Kingston has announced an Opal 1.0 compliant SSD which comes in the form of its KC300 SSD. This new version of the KC300 SSD, built to support the Opal 1.0 specification, is particularly interesting for enterprise applications, as its new features allow it to self-encrypt, as well as perform other built-in security functions. “As SSDs […]
Dell on Monday announced a new line of “UltraHD” monitors, each sporting a resolution nearly four times greater than Full HD (1080p). The new line includes the Dell UltraSharp 32, UltraSharp 24, and the 28 Ultra HD. Despite being the same resolution as more expensive 4K HDTV sets, Dell has priced the monitors to be […]
Western Digital has released the Black 2 Dual Drive, a product that merges an SSD and an HDD into the same component. The unit isn’t an SSHD; instead, the SSD (120GB) and HDD (1TB) partitions are separate, giving people more control over where data is stored. Data usage is typically offloaded to the HDD, though, […]
Apple has released a firmware update for its AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule routers, v7.7.2. The code fixes three problems, including one that would cause periodic loss of an Internet connection. Another prevented USB hard drives connected to an Extreme from being used by Time Machine. The final bug triggered network loops. To install the […]
Harman Kardon has announced a new set of desktop speakers, the Nova stereo system. The new speakers are compatible with virtually any device, with an array of wired and wireless inputs that allow it to accompany Roku set-top boxes, standard HDTVs, Apple TV systems, and more. Harman Kardon packs these capabilities into a small, versatile […]
The Pioneer Electronics Sound and Visual Division has unveiled a new addition to its “DDJ-S” Serato based line of controllers, the DDJ-SB, which features similar operability as Pioneer’s DDJ-SX and recently announced DDJ-SR. The DDJ-SB 2-channel DJ controller is designed for the entry-level DJ who wants the same look and feel as the two higher-end models but with […]
Elgato has launched a new portable storage drive, the Thunderbolt Drive+. The unit is based on an SSD, and capable of speeds up to 420MBps. Despite its name, it includes both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports, which also double as power sources. For durabilty’s sake the drive uses an IP64-certified metal enclosure that protects against […]
Scanner maker Apparent, makers of Doxie, have unveiled a new “ultra-mobile” flatbed scanner that features a removable lid and transparent scanning window, known as the Doxie Flip. The device is said to offer flatbed-quality scanning to just about anything that is basically flat — including notoriously hard-to-scan items like books, scrapbooks, photo albums where the […]
Apple tends to have a reputation for great build quality and products that “just work”, but the 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro are apparently running into some problems. Quite a few people have reported that the keyboard and trackpad stop working and cause the entire system to lock-up. Users are reporting different solutions, some claiming […]
Promise Technology today announced Pegasus2 and SANLink2, the first storage solutions to use the new Thunderbolt 2 protocol. The Pegasus2 line of hardware RAID solutions accelerates and simplifies 4K workflows, offering RAID protection in a compact and portable enclosure at maximum data transfer rates allowed through Thunderbolt 2. SANLink2, a Thunderbolt 2 to 8G Fibre […]