STEC announces new s230 series of slim SATA SSDs featuring power fail protection

STEC,Inc, a leading global provider of solid state drive(SSD) technologies and products, announced the small-form factor s230 series of Slim SATA solid state drives providing an efficient storage design tailored for embedded systems. STEC's line of industrial-grade embedded solid state storage solutions that feature SATA and SATA II SSDs and capacities of up to 50GB, the s230 is a low-power, small foot print slim SATA drive in an industry standard JEDEC MO-297 format occupying less than half the space of a standard 2.5-inch drive. It features advanced PowerSafe technology, making it one of the most reliable and cost effective devices for space-constrained systems, in which protection against drive corruption. The s230 is avialble in a range of cost effective capacities from 8GB to 32GB. The s230 Series is ideally suited for space constrained, fan-less system designs where traditional storage solutions are too large. The new compact design of s230 drives fills the growing need for small format SATA SSD solution in both the integrator and OEM markets. The s230 Series leverages STECs high performance, industrial grade SSD controller and sophisticated flash management. These elements deliver high capacities in no compromise solid state storage solutions that provide embedded system designers with true plug-n-play storage devices, short design cycles and fast time to market. The s230 use of single level cell(SLC) flash media helps ensure extended endurance and reliability, as well as support for industrial (-40°C to 85°C) temperatures. The inclusion of STECs PowerSafe Technology provides instant data integrity in the evnt of an unplanned power failure. The STEC s230 Series of slim SATA SSDs are sampling now, with volume unit pricing beginning at $85.

STEC announces innovative 2TB solid state drives, new versin of caching software

STEC,Inc, a leading global provider of solid state drive(SSD) solutions, introduced a pair of two-Terabyte(2TB) Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) and Serial attached SCSI(SAS) SSD drives each with select versions supporting unlimited writes becoming the first supplier to offer 2TB SSDs with both interfaces. The new STEC 2TB s840 SAS SSD and 2TB s1120 PCIe Accelerator SSD, along with the updated EnhanceIO software, deliver on STEC's mission of providing innovative solid state storage solutions that solve many of the performance and optimization challenges in the enterprise storage market. The newest member of STEC's s800 series SAS SSDs, the versatile 2Tb s840 drive works seamlessly with existing enterprise storage infrastructures. The s840 appears to any system or RAID controller as a standard drive that can be managed by existing storage management tools, delivering true plug and play architecture. The 2TB s840's proprietary controller allows the product to support 12 to 25 % greater capacity than other SAS SSD on the market. The drive's PowerSafe Technology protects against unscheduled power outages, a critical requirement for rapidly growing, data intensive market segments, including cloud computing, data centers and large scale internet properties. The 2TB s1120, which establishes a new level in capacity for the STEC s1100 Series PCIe accelerators, improves data access without expanding hardware footprints and operational costs, uses extremely low power, and provides high performance and endurance. Its low power consumption less than 25W is essential to hyper scale data centers, in which every watt is critical. The s1120 PCIe accelerator enables multiple SSDs to be deployed on a single server and features data protection functions such as PowerSafe technology that ensure that data is not lost in the event of power failure. The 2TB s1120 card is ideal for accelerating applications such as big data, data analysis , statistical analysis and modeling, and video imaging, editing and sharing. The STEC 2TB s840, SAS SSD and 2TB s1120 PCIe accelerator SSD will be available in February with volume pricing starting at $7,995 and $9,425 respectively. EnhanceIO Cache Software is priced at $295 for Linux and $495 for Windows. for more information on s840 visit http://www.storagereview.com/stec_s840_enterprise_ssd_review

Millenniata and RITEK announces Blu ray optical disc available in spring 2013

Millenniata and RiTEK announced it will offer Blu-ray M-DISCs in the second quarter of 2013, increasing both the storage capacity and the accessibility of the M-DISC. The announcement, made at the storage visions conference in Las Vegas,
         RiTEK Corporation, the leading manufacturer of optical storage media in the world, will produce the new Blu-ray M-DISC as part of its manufacturing agreement with Millenniata. In addition, RiTEK has signed a license agreement with Millenniata to distribute and co-brand both the DVD and Blu-ray M-DISCs through its established distribution and reseller channels.
         The New Blu rayM-DISCs will be writable and readable on any Blu-ray combo drive an enormous step for Millenniata and the convenience of this permanent storage technology. The Blu-ray M-DISCs will also offer at least five times the amount of storage as the standard 4.7GB M-DiSC.
        Millenniata produces the M-DISC, which provides data loss prevention by laser etching data into an inorganic rock-like material that is not available from any other recordable media.
      The M-DISC ready drives are on the recently launched M series of notebooks under Acer's Aspire range. Hitachi-LG Data storage, Inc, manufacturers the M-DISC compatible drives in partnership with Millenniata.

PNY Launches New Portable PowerPack line of Mobile chargers

OCZ Technology Group Inc, today announced the launch of the new portable PowerPack line of mobile chargers, featuring models with charging capacities of 7800mAh, 5200mAH, and 2600mAH.
         The new portable PowerPack line of mobile chargers from PNY keeps your smartphones and tablets charged while on the go. PNY PowerPack are universal rechargeable backup batteries, ideal for use with digital devices that accept a USB charge such as Apple, Android, Windows and BlackBerry. The durable design is constructed with a high end, silver brushed aluminum housing, offering users a compact, portable, and stylish design. All PNY PowerPack models feature a convenient on/off power switch and unique digital display, so you'll always know exactly how much charging power you have left.
         Each PowerPack comes with an included 20" Micro USB cable which easily recharges the PowerPack and also supports charging to Android, Windows, and BlackBerry devices. The PowerPack also accepts an Apple charging cable, for charging your iPhone,iPod or iPad. The universal USB output lets user easily recharge from any USB port found on car chargers, wall chargers and standard laptops.

PNY's line of PowerPack mobile chargers includes three options to fit your lifestyle charging needs.
PNY PowerPack 7800mAH
- Provides up to three extra charges
- Features a dual port USB output for simultaneously charging 2 devices
- Output: 2.1 Amp + 1Amp
- MSRP: $79.99

PNY PowerPack 5200mAH
- Provides up to two extra charges
- Features a dual port USB output for simultaneously charging 2 devices
- Output: 2.1 Amp + 1 Amp
- MSRP: $59.99

PNY PowerPack 2600mAH
- Provides up to one extra charge, in a slender, pocket sized design
- Features a single port USB output for charging 1 device
- Output: 1Amp
- MSRP: $ 39.99

OCZ Technology adds new 750W and 850W Power Supply Models to its PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III Portfolio

750W        850W

OCZ Technology Group Inc, a leading provider of high performance solid state drives (SSDs) and power management solutions for computing devices and systems, announced that it has added 750W and 850W power supply unit (PSU) models to the award-winning Silencer MK III power supply series from PC power & Cooling. With these new high-wattage options, the silencer MK III provides a professional grade power solution rated for industrial usage and provides the performance and stability required for demanding computing environments.
        The Silencer MK III 750W and 850W are rock-solid power supply solutions that meet the stringent 80 Plus Gold certification for exceptional energy efficiency ratings and support over 90% efficiency under typical workloads. Featuring its popular Dual Thermal Control System, the Silencer MK III works in conjunction with the load and temperature controlled fan for ultra quiet operation. The entire Silencer MK III series combines a single +12V rail, premium components, rigorous protection circuitries, continuous stable output at a demanding 50°C ambient temperature, and heavy-duty chrome finish metallic cable connectors to provide excellent conductivity and lower resistance when compared to other power supplies on the market.
        Where industrial grade durability meet sleek modular design, the Silencer MK III 750W and 850W models are available immediately and are backed with PC Power & Cooling's complete confidence in reliability and supported by an industry leading 7 year warranty. For more information on OCZ's complete PC Power & Cooling portfolio, including the new 750W and 850W Silencer MK III series, Visit www.pcpower.com

Corsair Raptor Gaming Peripherals Now Available

Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, announced that the Corsair Raptor line of PC gaming keyboards, mice, and headsets is now available in the United States and Germany.
        Based on the result of acquisition of assets from Raptor Gaming in Germany, the Corsair Raptor line forms a new series of gaming peripherals alongside the premier Corsair Vengeance line. While both lines are designed for high performance gaming with advanced features such as anti-ghosting keys, replaceable key caps, and on the fly sensitivity adjustments, the Corsair Raptor products are designed with conventional materials and are priced to hit a wider variety of retailer price points.
        Corsair Raptor Products are immediately available in the United States at top resellers including Newegg, Fry's Electronics, and Amazon. In Germany, the products are available at Media Market. The products will be available in other regions in the first half of 2013.
For more information about the Corsair Raptor line of gaming keyboards, mice, and headsets, visit:
http://www.corsair.com/gaming-peripherals.html

Corsair Super Sizes Hydro Series Liquid Coolers with 280mm and 140mm Sizes

H110(280mm)    
  Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, announced the Hydro Series H110 and H90 liquid CPU coolers. With huge radiator cooling surface areas of 280mm and 140mm respectively and specially designed 140mm low-speed, high static pressure fans, the new coolers drivers superior CPU cooling and quieter operation than smaller 120mm designs.
           The Hydro Series H110 is a low-noise, high performance liquid CPU cooler with a double-length 280mm by 140mm radiator. The H110 radiator's large surface area provides more contact room for heat dissipation and for side-by-side mounting of dual fans. Each fan is a specially designed low-speed 140mm static pressure fans, which moves much more air per decibel of noise than 120mm fans. Combined, the larger radiators and lower fan speeds produce better performance with much lower noise levels than smaller 120mm dual-fan coolers. The H110 fits cases with dual 140mm top fan mounts and 20mm screw spacing.

H90(140mm)

        The Hydro Series H90, like the H110, is a low noise, high performance liquid CPU cooler, but with a more compact square 140mm radiator and a single 140mm static pressure fan. The large radiator and spacious surface area combined with lower fan-speeds produce better performance than smaller 120mm single fan coolers with lower noise. The H90 is compatible with many cases with a rear or top 140mm fan mount.
       The Hydro Series H110 and H90 liquid coolers feature an enhanced copper cold plate with soaks up heat more efficiently than previous generation designs. Both coolers are compatible with most modem CPU platforms including AMD AM2, AM3, AM3+, FM2 and FM1 and Intel LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 1366 and LGA 2011.
      The Corsair Hydro Series H110 and Hydro Series H90 liquid coolers are immediately available from Corsair's worldwide network of resellers and distributors. Suggested retail prices in the United States are $129.99 for the H110 and $99.99 for the H90.

Corsair's Launches worlds Fastest's Native USB 3.0 Flash Drives

Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, announced the Flash Voyager GT Turbo flash drives, the world's fastest native USB 3.0 flash drives. Available in 128GB, 64GB, and 32GB capacities, the new flash drives deliver affordable, leading edge file transfer speeds previously only available in far more expensive "USB 3.0 to SATA bridge" based drives.
        The Flash Voyager GT Turbo USB 3.0 flash drives are housed in a sleek, sturdy, brushed metal housing with a convenient cap less design. The new flash drives deliver transfer speeds never-before-seen in a native USB 3.0 flash drive, with read speeds of up to 260MB/s and write speeds of up to 235MB/s. 1.7 times faster than other native USB 3.0 flash drives. The drives connect with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, and work with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux with no additional software required.
        "The enormous life sizes of modem HD movies, music and photos continue to push the need for greater storage space and faster file copy speeds,"said Thi La, senior VP and GM of Memory and Enthusiast component products at Corsair.

       The Flash Voyager GT Turbo flash drives will be available in February from Corsair's worldwide network of resellers and distributors. They are backed by a 5-year warranty and Corsair's well-earned reputation for quality, compatibility, and performance.

Suggested retail pricing are as follows:
* Flash Voyager GT Turbo 128GB: $179.99USD
* Flash Voyager GT Turbo 64GB: $89.99USD
* Flash Voyager GT Turbo 328GB: $49.99USD

Corsair Release Dominator Platinum Light Bar Upgrade Kits

Corsair, a worldwide designer and supplier of high performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the release of the Dominator Platinum Light Bar upgrade kits. The new kits allow PC enthusiasts to enhance and customize the lighting of their Dominator Platinum DDR3 PC memory kits. Each Dominator Platinum Light Bar upgrade kit includes two light bars which replace the existing bars on the memory modules, and translucent colored inserts which allow users to customize the lightning color. The light bars are designed with new top openings to radiate more light upwards. A supplied installation tool allows users to install the kits in a matter of minutes.
      "Since the launch of our Dominator Platinum memory, we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from enthusiasts about its design and performance,"said Thi La, Senior VP and GM of Memory and Enthusiasts Component Products at Corsair.
         Dominator Platinum Light Bar upgrade kits will be available in February from selected resellers and distributors with a suggested retail price of $29.99 USD in the united States. Like Corsair Dominator Platinum Memory, the light kits are backed by lifetime limited warranty and corsair's hard-earned reputation for quality, compatibility, and performance.