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Canon Middle East launched the high-performance PIXMA iP4950, a photo printer ideal for professionals and families looking to create fantastic quality documents and photos at impressive speeds. The new PIXMA iP4950 incorporates leading printing technology and innovative features, including Full HD Movie Print and Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Specialised features, including ECO Information and Auto Duplex Print, also ensure that reducing the environmental impact of printing is easier than ever before. Read More…

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BenQ will showcase its flagship gaming monitor- the XL 2410T- at the ‘Beat the Pro’ Challenge to be held during the Games Alliance Middle East Show 2011, which will be held from 22nd to 23rd September 2011 at the Ice Rink – Dubai Mall, Dubai, UAE. Gamers from across the region will have a chance to face off against Yegor Markelov (a.k.a Markeloff) one of the leading E-Sports players in the world from Team Navi, at the ‘Beat the Pro’ Challenge. Read More…

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Toshiba the pioneer for mobile computing launched the world’s first 3D laptop without 3D glasses, Qosmio F750 3D, which has a distinction displaying both 2D and 3D content simultaneously in one screen. With embedded harman kardon stereo speakers and Dolby Advanced Audio it offers a truly cinematic experience both in 2D and 3D mode. Santosh Varghese, Regional General Manager, Toshiba Gulf, said, “The Qosmio F750 3D perfectly demonstrates how Toshiba uses its outstanding expertise in research and development to turn innovative technologies and applications into real products. This new showpiece model offers the cutting-edge technology that multimedia enthusiasts and early adopters are looking for.” Read More…

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Samsung launched its ultraportable, trendy, sleek and light weight notebook, Samsung 350U in the Middle East region.
Samsung 350U is a sleek 21mm and 1.35kg light weight notebook that offers a compact design, ease of use and mobility while ensuring a solid performance. The 350U notebook features a choice of the latest Intel Core i3 Processor, genuine Windows 7 Home Premium operating system and anti-reflective 12.5” HD LED display.
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Blue Coat today announced the release of its next-generation CacheFlow 5000 appliance, which delivers a significant leap forward in performance and capacity — more than three times greater throughput and cache storage compared to the previous version — in the same compact, 4U footprint. The new CacheFlow appliance is available immediately and includes IPv6 support to address the advanced networking requirements of large service provider customers.Read More…

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Asus released its new Graphic Card, HD 6770 DirectCU Silent which is currently the most powerful and advanced fanless graphics cards in the market. It runs totally silent and is 16% cooler than generic passive designs, the ASUS DirectCU Silent series increases thermal performance and offers consumers a more reliable and longer lasting experience that meets every graphics need, from casual multimedia to dedicated gaming.Read More…

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LG today unveiled its two new, second generation super slim and lightweight laptops. LG P430 and P530 both have an LED LCD display that is 47% slimmer than competing laptops weighing less than 2.25 kilograms. The slim and light laptops feature a premium metallic design and come with a choice of brushed aluminum or diamond cut finishes. A metal cover forged using LG’s Insert Mold Technology (IMR) means that both finishes are better protected from scratches and fingerprints. Read More…

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Samsung today launched the QWERTY keyboard remote control is the UAE. This new addition to Samsung’s Smart TV line-up is set to provide an even more wholesome home entertainment experience. The Samsung QWERTY keyboard remote control, weighing only 181 grams, provides added functionality and ease, enhancing users’ Smart TV experience. The QWERTY keyboard layout allows viewers to easily sign-in and surf any site; chat with friends; and navigate through apps at a touch of a button. Organizing folders and apps are also made easier with QWERTY’s direction key and optical sensor, enabling users to select points on the screen through the use of an arrow keypad. Read More…

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MSI today unveiled its two new gaming laptops GT780DXR and GT683DXR part of G Series family of gaming laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M graphics processing unit (GPU). The new laptops are designed for the serious gamer seeking unmatched power with an unprecedented immersive experience. GT780DXR comes in a brushed aluminum chassis with 17.3-inches of Full HD Non Reflection display and SteelSeries programmable backlit keyboard. Read More…

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Leading Monitor brand AOC today, announced the launch of e2351Fh a 23 inches ultra slim ergonomic LED Monitor which comes with unique stand that transforms from conventional to a special photo frame style in the Middle East and Africa region. AOC e2351FH has a radically slim display body measuring just 10.6 mm thin, backed by a compact electronics box perched atop a sleek angled strut. Read More…

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Leading South African distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) recently introduced the new range of Scorpio Black and Scorpio Blue hard disk drives for Notebooks from Western Digital’s stable. WD Scorpio Black is a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive combines the class-leading 7200 RPM spin speed and 16 MB cache to deliver maximum notebook performance. Now available in capacities of up to 750 GB, the WD Scorpio Black hard drives provide creative professionals, gamers and PC enthusiasts with additional capacity they need to get their job done. Using Advanced Format (AF) technology, the WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives also incorporate a variety of data-protection features to actively monitor and protect valuable data.Read More…

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Astaro, a Sophos company and leading Unified Threat Management provider, announced the availability of version 2 of Astaro RED 10 appliance. The new version of the celebrated branch office security hardware appliance offers additional features which make securing remote locations even easier and helps avoid potential lapses in security due to downtime. Astaro RED is the first security solution to offer complete and centrally managed Unified Threat Management and has been recognised as a revolutionary method for securing branch offices. It empowers organisations to connect their remote locations to a central location (headquarters) within minutes and without onsite technical expertise.
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