NEC has also dropped their newest slim desktop PC, the VL750/MS. As part of the VALUESTAR L series, the system features a 3.40GHz fourth generation core processor (onboard memory), an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 3TB hard drive, a BDXL drive, an SD card slot and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS with Office Home and Business 2013. The VL750/MS sells for 215,000 Yen (about $2,105) and comes with a 23-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS Full HD LED-backlight display (w/ 2x 2W built-in speakers). [NEC]
I-O Data will launch their newest LCD monitor, the LCD-AD171E. This new 17-inch monitor provides 1280 x 1024 native resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 170/160 degree viewing angles, and consumes just 16.1W of power during normal operation. In addition, it also comes with two built-in 1W stereo speakers and has D-Sub and DVI-D connectors. Coming in both black and white color options, the LCD-AD171E will go on sale from the end of May for unannounced price yet. [I-O Data]
HP has showed off their newest Android 4.2 tablet for the mass market. Called the SlateBook x2, the tablet packs a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS Full HD touchscreen display, a 1.8GHz NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 64GB of internal storage, an SD card sot, a 720p front-facing camera, a 1080p rear-facing camera, WiFi, an HDMI output port, DTS+ capable speakers and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. The SlateBook x2 will hit the market from August for $479.99 (a removable keyboard dock included). [HP]
Xigmatek has unveiled another low-profile CPU cooler to its line-up, the Janus. Supporting both Intel (LGA2011/1366/1156/1155/1150/775) and AMD (FM2/FM1/AM3/AM3+/AM2+/AM2) sockets, this dual-fan CPU cooler is packed with a mirror-polished nickel-plated copper base, six 6mm high quality heatpipes, an aluminum heatsink and has two fans (120mm top, 80mm bottom). Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [Xigmatek]
Western Digital has released a new line of USB 3.0 portable hard drives, the My Passport Ultra. Available in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities, these ultra-compact hard drives come with a USB 3.0 connection interface, NTFS format and have built-in WD SmartWare Pro backup software with Dropbox integration. The 500GB and 1TB models are priced at $99.99 and $129.99, respectively. [Western Digital]
Mitsubishi has announced a new Full HD monitor ‘RDT235WX-S (BK)’ to its line-up. As part of the Diamondcrysta WIDE series, this new 23-inch IPS LED-backlight display provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 230 cd/m2 brightness, 3.2ms response time and 178/178 degree viewing angles. No to mention, it also comes with two built-in 2W stereo speakers and has DVI-D, HDMI, MHL-enabled HDMI, mini D-Sub and D-terminal. The RDT235WX-S (BK) will hit the market from May 31st for unannounced price yet. [Mitsubishi]
Noctua is proud to introduce their latest CPU cooler, the NH-U12DX i4. Supporting Intel’s LGA2011 (both Square and Narrow ILM), LGA1356 and LGA1366 Xeon platforms, the cooler is packed with a copper base, copper heatpipes, an aluminum heatsink and a 120mm PWM fan that operates at 300 to 1500 RPM. The NH-U12DX i4 will be available soon for $74.90. [Noctua]
Here comes another high-end desktop PC from Ark PC, the GOUGER GU-IS6X79R5G. Powered by a 3.20GHz Intel Core i7-3930K processor, the system is equipped with an Intel X79 Express Chipset, a GeForce GTX 680 2GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD, a 1TB hard drive, a 500W 80LUS BRONZE power supply and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The GOUGER GU-IS6X79R5G is available now for 187,980 Yen (about $1,840). [Ark PC]
Here we have another newly introduced USB 3.0 wireless LAN cordless handset from Planex, the GW-900D. Corresponding to the ‘Draft 11ac’ (the new standard for Wireless LAN IEEE802.11ac), the GW-900D has two built-in antennas, a USB 3.0 connection interface, a WPS button and supports for dual-band WiFi access point (2.4GHz – 300Mbps and 5GHz – 866Mbps). The GW-900D will begin shipping from May 28th for unannounced price yet. [Planex]
I-O Data has come out with a new line of SSDs, the SSDN-3V. Coming in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB sizes, these slim 2.5-inch SSDs (7mm thick) are equipped with a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a SandForce 2281 controller and can deliver read and write speeds of up to 306MB/s and 186MB/s, respectively. The SSDN-3V will start start shipping from the end of May and will come bundled with a USB adapter that lets you plug it externally and a 7mm to 9.5mm adapter. Prices unannounced yet. [I-O Data]
