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Microsoft today announced a number of offers that will be available on its top-selling range hardware products at this year’s Gitex including web cams, mice and keyboards which will be sold by various retailers at Gitex Shopper 2011. Merthan Kaleli, Retail Sales & Marketing Lead, Microsoft Gulf said: “As we have witnessed in previous years, Microsoft Hardware products are very popular with consumers during Gitex shopper events, and we are very excited to announce the new range of innovative accessories available this year. Read More…

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AOC the largest display manufacturer in the world today, announced the launch of its new Ultra Thin, Super Slim, Metallic Finish, Futuristic Looks, Eco-friendly, Full HD, LED IPS monitor i2353Ph. The super slim display body measuring just 9.2mm thin and a slim, transparent crystal stand to further enhance its futuristic styling. The base has illuminated soft-touch controls, and can tilt to transform into a sleek wall mount (VESA standard), allowing the panel to seemingly float in space.Read More…

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Sharp Middle East innovated its new range of Multi Function Printer (MFP) solutions with the introductio of Open System Architecture (OSA) – Network Scanner Tool (NST). Sharp OSA is a powerful platform for automating document-related workflow. It transforms the Sharp MFP into hub for all existing applications – making document management systems, reporting functions, internally developed programs, and much more accessible directly from the touch-screen control panel. Read More…

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Samsung announced the new High-performance 512GB SSDs with Ultra-fast SATA Revision 3.0 Interface with data transmissions at six gigabits per second (6Gb/s) which are expected to replace SATA 3Gb/s-based SSDs by year-end.
The SATA 6Gb/s SSD shortens system boot-up time to about 10 seconds, while its high-performance allows users to download up to five DVD video files in less than a minute.Read More…

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According to the a recent study by GfK, Toshiba cornered 24.4% of the Saudi market share of Notebooks during the period of from January 2011 to May 2011, making it the leader in the notebook segment in Saudi Arabia. During the same period, Toshiba also achieved an average rate of 78.2% making it one of the fastest growing brands in the kingdom. “Apart from the excellent GfK market study results which placed Toshiba in the lead in terms of sales unit percentage, Toshiba is also the most visible brand in the showrooms in Saudi Arabia,” said John Maliakal, Regional Manager, Toshiba Gulf Computer Systems Division for the countries of KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.
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South African IT distributor, Esquire Technologies recently announced that it has signed up a distribution agreement for Southern African region with a leading gaming brand Antec. The agreement will allow Esquire to entire range of Antec accessories for the gaming enthusiast, and high-performance computer components, it also targets PC upgrades and those who ‘do it yourself.’ Asgar Mahomed, Managing Director at Esquire, said, “Antec is recognised in the industry as a pioneer provider of quality and award-winning products, which has maintained a position for its continual development of cutting-edge innovations that clients have welcomed over the last 25 years.”Read More…

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LG Electronics introduced its new LED IPS monitors, the IPS1 and IPS6 series, that combine IPS and LED, two technologies in which LG is already an established leader. The IPS1 and IPS6 series boast exceptionally real colour, high uniformity of brightness and truly dazzling picture quality along with a wide viewing angle. The new monitors’ advantages continue to stack up with their high energy efficiency, resulting in cuts in energy use of up to 27% compared with other models. In recognition of their efficiency, the IPS6 monitors have EnergyStar Certification.
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Looking at the potential of SME’s in UAE, Samsung expanded its business to business (B2B) printing range by adding ML-4510/501X printer series to its portfolio. The new printer is designed specifically for small-to-medium and it provides higher productivity, high quality and trouble free mono laser printing solution that is also environmentally and budget friendly. “In 2011, we have continued to enhance our B2B printer lineup, establishing our position as enterprise printing market leaders. Read More…

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Imation recently introduced a Wireless A/V Extender, Imation Link in UAE, which is designed to stream content from PC or Mac to a television or to a projector. Imation Link projects audio and high-definition video content – Internet TV, movies, photos, computer games and even business presentations – to a television or projector without the hassle of tangled cords or costly cables. Unlike any other wireless-sharing solution today, the PC- and Mac-compatible device supports high-definition video (up to 720p), high-resolution photos (up to 1080p) and stereo audio. Read More…

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Xerox launched its new Wide Format Multifunction Printer Xerox 7142 that would provide cost effective printing solutions for architectural, engineering and construction companies, manufacturing firms and even commercial printing organisations. The compact Xerox 7142 MFP employs high-resolution color scanning and printing technology to ensure crisp, accurate image quality on jobs such as construction plans, electrical wiring diagrams and mapping. The system scans hard copy documents to electronic files and copies existing prints of all standard sizes – up to 15 metres in length. Read More…

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ASUS launched redesigned N Series featuring a simple and elegant design by David Lewis and an enhanced version of SonicMaster Technology co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, N Series notebooks also ship with a bundled subwoofer. Instant On two-second notebook resume and 15-day standby power, USB Charger+ device charging even with the notebook turned off, the latest 2nd generation Intel Core processors, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and superfast USB 3.0 help new N Series notebooks provide users with a more incredible multimedia experience than ever before. Read More…

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Leading South African distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) recently introduced one of the thinnest 15-inch laptops Dell XPS 15z which
weighs just 2.54kg and is less than 24.68mm thin. Dell XPS 15z is all geared for both gamers and multimedia enthusiasts, as its ideal for watching the movies in high definition (HD) or playing games with its enhanced viewing features and graphics. The amazingly bright and vivid 15.6 inch display in optional HD is truly a movie lover and gamers’ paradise, giving you a distinct and remarkable experience. Every XPS 15z includes Stage software, an easy-to-use interface this gives you the ability to track your movies, games and music in just one easy step.Read More…