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Western Digital today announced that its newest generation of the popular My Book Studio external hard drives are designed for use with Mac computers and Apple Time Machine. Now available with a 3 TB storage capacity, the new design features a brushed aluminum casing to match the appearance of a Mac computer, and also serves to keep the drive cool while in use. The aluminum exterior, combined with its WD Caviar Green drives, eliminates the need for an internal fan to reduce drive noise and extend the life of the drive. Although formatted for Mac computers, the My Book Studio external hard drives can also be reformatted for PCs. Read More…

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Packard Bell launched a new stylish and intuitive all-in-one ‘oneTwo S’ to suit the modern digital life and that can fit into any room with grace. The customized touch portal with plenty of gadgets, delivers easy access to media content and social networks. Its ultra-slim, streamlined design saves space, which comes in glossy black, matte white, chrome and silver colour. Chrome-colored back-stand can be adjusted with one hand to get the best viewing angle. The 20-inch high-definition display provides vivid HD ready images. The optional TV-tuner enhances a boundless experience just like on digital TV, enriched by the True studio-audio of THX TruStudio PC.Read More…

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Canon launched its imageRunner Advance C2000 series in Saudi Arabia in presence of over 50 resellers from Riyadh that is aimed at helping Small and Medium Enterprises achieve tangible cost savings with colour printing. “The launch of these new products puts us even more firmly on the industry map as the leading brand for colour and colour capable solutions. Canon has a strong heritage in this space and we have a deep understanding of business requirements. The launch of our new office colour portfolio reflects this. With businesses now making a strong transition to colour, we now have a product to match every specific business need,” said Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Director, Canon Middle East.Read More…

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Epson developed a projector exhaust shutter system featured in Epson’s EB-D6155W and EB-D6250 projectors that Epson recently launched in Middle East region. The shutter automatically closes when the projector is not in use, preventing dust and sand from entering and causing damage. The projectors’ optical engine is encased in glass to offer further protection against the atmosphere, delivering high-quality projection that is fully dust-proof.
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Tablet wave continues to charm its way into many hearts and inspiring a new breed of enterprises. One such example is VMK, an Congo based tech company now has ‘Designed and Engineered In Congo’ at their own R&D centre a sleek looking 7-inch flat panel tablet which would be powered by Android OS, that would come with 1.2GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB memory and Wi-Fi. The new android powered tablet from VMK stable, which will be the first android tablet from the african continent is expected to hit the stands in September 2011.Read More…

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This friday HP rolled out its new tablet called TouchPad in US market after it went on sale in Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon.com, to name a few. HP expects to take TouchPad beyond America in the later part of this year. TouchPad measures 9.45″ wide by 7.48″ high by 0.54″ deep and it weighs approximately 740 grams. It also supports Adobe’s Flash video format and runs the webOS operating system. HP becomes the newest kid of on the block to offer a tablet besides Samsung Galaxy Tab, the BlackBerry PlayBook, the Motorola Xoom and many other tablets running on Google Android OS.Read More…

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Huawei recently unveiled a new 7-inch tablet “MediaPad,” the first tablet in the world to run this version of Android 3.2, which is tailor made for devices that sport smaller designs. Huawei’s MediaPad packs a 217-pixel per inch IPS capacitive touch panel. The tablet is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor and is equipped with 8GB of memory. The memory can be upgraded further via a micro-SD card slot. HSPA+ 14.4Mbps and high-speed WiFi 802.11n for internet connectivity.Read More…

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NVIDIA unveils world’s fastest GPU for notebook, GeForce GTX 580M, which sets new benchmarks in the world of gaming and computing. Currently, available only in the Alienware M18x, and is expected to be available soon in the Alienware M17x notebook along with NVIDIA Optimus technology. “The best game support. The best gaming features. The best gaming performance available anywhere. That’s the essence of the GeForce GTX 580M,” said Rene Haas, General Manager of notebook products at NVIDIA.Read More…

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Logitech today introduced its new Wireless Keyboard K360, a conveniently compact keyboard that is about 20 percent smaller than standard keyboards. Logitech K360 comes with a three-year battery life, and offers plug-and-play setup. It comes with Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity offering the reliability of a cord with wireless convenience and freedom. “Logitech understands the keyboard limitations of today’s laptops and netbooks, and our newest keyboard gives customers space to stretch out and enjoy the comfort of a familiar design – without sacrificing compactness or ease of use. Read More…

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OCZ recently launched the Deneva 2 SSD line designed specifically to offer wide range of enterprise applications including servers, cloud computing, and data centers. The Deneva 2 series delivers maximum performance while meeting the stringent reliability, security, performance and economical needs of enterprise storage environments. As the demand for increased storage efficiency, maximized data throughput, and a smaller operating footprint broadens across various industries, more and more companies are turning to the benefits of SSDs to significantly optimize their storage infrastructures. Read More…

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Sharp Middle Easthas announced the launch of the world’s first Multi Function Printer (MFP) range with a finger-swipe touch control panel. The line up is the newest of Sharp’s next-generation printing solutions to be offered in the Middle East region. The three models in the range are the full colour MX-2610N, MX-3110N, and the MX-361ON, all of which feature the 10.1″ control panel which users can tap, flick or slide a finger to control many features such as accessing documents, functions and settings. Gautam Chakrabarty, Deputy GM Marketing, Business Solutions Division, Sharp Middle East says, “We are very happy to be able to offer these new products to businesses in the region.Read More…

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Axis Communications, a manufacturer of network vide has introduced the fixed network camera based on Axis’ Lightfinder technology. AXIS Q1602/-E Network Cameras are the perfect solutions for indoor and outdoor surveillance in low-light conditions, especially where users require color information in the video to enhance recognition and identification of objects. “Axis’ unique Lightfinder technology allows fixed network cameras to reach a new level of image performance in difficult light conditions,” says Baraa Al Akkad, Regional Manager, Axis Communications Middle East.
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