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CyberLink Corp. today launched PhotoDirector 4, the latest version of its intuitive photography software that incorporates complete features that photographers need to effectively manage, adjust, edit and showcase photos - all in an easy-to-use photography workflow software. PhotoDirector 4 is also CyberLink’s first Mac compatible software, supporting the latest Mac OS X 10.8 as well as Windows 8 systems.
We live in a world where everyone—from the budding shutterbug using a smartphone to professionals on high-end DSLRs—wants to create and share high-quality photos. There were more than 100 billion photos posted to Facebook last year, and each day, more than 4.5 million photos are added to Flickr. PhotoDirector is the perfect solution for all users to organize, edit and share their photographs; regardless of their innate abilities, they purely need the desire to create.
“PhotoDirector 4 delivers a set of tools previously available only to professionals and this new version provides even easier ways to create and share masterpiece photos,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “We’re also excited to deliver our first Mac-based product. Now, customers have the opportunity to use our industry-leading software on the platform of their choice.”
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Christmas is the best time to share happiness and create memories together with your families and friends. Apacer considerately launches the AH133 Christmas Limited Edition that reflects the delightful atmosphere of the Christmas via its elegant gold matte finish and sketches the Christmas tree and dazzling starlight in an artistic manner. This limited edition is not only the best choice for gift exchange that delivers season’s greetings, but the storage full of happy memories at the precious moments in your life!
To provide exquisite experience and perfect quality, Apacer always rolls out the digital storage products that exceed users’ expectations. “Christmas is a time for warmth, happiness, and sharing. With this in mind, Apacer designed AH133 Christmas Limited Edition that features a style in consistent with the joyous festival atmosphere. It further highlights the product element for memory storage and sharing, which fills the gift with the warmth of emotion, said Grace Lo, Associated Vice President of Apacer Commodity Business Unit. The square metallic body of AH133 Christmas Limited Edition is exquisitely crafted and brings an elegant and delicate touch. With the top of its body cut into a semicircle strap hole, users can freely attach straps or necklace to show their personal aesthetics style.
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ioSafe aims to tackle data vulnerability and security in the private cloud market with the ioSafe N2, a disaster proof network attached storage (NAS) appliance powered by Synology® DiskStation Manager (DSM) aimed at the SOHO, SMB and Remote Office Branch Office (ROBO) markets.
The ioSafe N2 will provide end users with a disaster plan straight out of the box while enabling them to maintain complete ownership of their data and total control over how it is secured, accessed and backed up. The N2 is designed to provide all the benefits of the private cloud with fast local transfer speeds and none of the security risks and privacy issues associated the public cloud.
The high performance 2-bay N2 will provide up to 8TB of storage capacity and be equipped with a 2GHz Marvel CPU and 512MB memory. The N2 will use redundant hard drives as well as ioSafe's patented DataCast, HydroSafe and FloSafe technologies to protect data from loss in fire up to 1550°F and submersion in fresh or salt water up to a 10 foot depth for 3 days.
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun volume production of 128-gigabyte (GB) embedded memory for next-generation smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.
Samsung started producing the new 128GB eMMC (embedded multimedia card) Pro Class 1500 in late August, which is only one month after it started delivering eMMC Pro products in 16-, 32- and 64-GB densities, rapidly completing the industry’s widest line-up of eMMC products.
“By doubling the highest density of its previous eMMC products, Samsung expects to contribute significantly to a timely release of leading-edge mobile devices,” said Wanhoon Hong, executive vice president, Memory Sales & Marketing, Samsung Electronics. “The higher data storage and faster data transmission will bring a range of benefits to users that compare to those of ultra-slim notebook PCs.”
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CyberLink Corp., an innovative provider of media creation solutions, today launched the PowerDirector 11 Series – a new generation of the company’s award-winning video editing software. For the first time, the PowerDirector family extends into the professional market with versions offering a complete post-production solution, while retaining versions targeted squarely at its consumer base. Each addresses a major global trend: the ability for users of all skillsets to create high-quality video content, regardless of skill or experience.
“PowerDirector 11 is about bringing the very best in performance, creativity and quality to video editing; it’s about going beyond what other solutions offer.” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “We are living in a world where the line between video consumer and video producer has forever been blurred and we are pleased to create tools that empower anyone—from the novice shooting family movies on a smartphone up to a professional making a music video or a short film with high-end digital equipment—to truly create.”
In the consumer space, PowerDirector is the world’s first and only video editor to offer native 64-bit and multi-GPGPU support for unprecedented rendering speeds, while for professional editors, who demand cutting-edge quality, there is now support for 4K Ultra HD resolution along with professional color grading and sound design solutions. PowerDirector is also the world’s first video editor to achieve AVCHD 2.0 certification for both AVCHD 3D and Progressive formats, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of AVCHD cameras.
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MyDigitalSSD has teamed with SuperSSpeed to release the new MyDigitalSSD SuperSSpeed SATA III (6G) SLC 2.5” SandForce Solid State Drive - A drive that is proof, that in this day and age, you get what you pay for.
SuperSSeries SSDs offer Read/Write speeds of up to 550/520MB/s, durability, and reliability synonymous with MyDigitalSSD but boast SLC flash for personal, as well as industrial sized projects.
Why choose SLC over MLC? SLC flash chips are rated at 100K Read/Write/Erase Cycles and offer virtually zero distinction between compressible and incompressible data. Whereas, MLC flash is rated at 3-5K read/write/erase cycles and gets choked up when asked to handle incompressible data. SuperSSpeed SLC flash based SandForce drives are argued to be 20 times better than its nearest MLC rival at only twice the expense.
Furthermore, each drive includes a dual 2.5” hard drive desktop adapter bracket, a one foot SATA cable, and is compatible with all major operating systems including Windows XP, Vista, 7, Mac OS10.X, and Linux.
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Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions today unleashes a professional Compact Flash card- Superior CF 1000X. SP Superior CF 1000X provides exceptional transfer rate reaching up to 150 MB per second as well as a larger capacity of 128 GB, satisfying professional photographers’ need in storing more high-quality images, 3D or full HD videos in just one single memory card.
SP Superior CF 1000X supports VPG-20 specification (Video Performance Guarantee), which guarantees the video capture rate at up to 20 MB per second. This allows professional full HD video captures at high frame rate without loosing any frames. Operable in Ultra DMA mode 7, CF 1000X’s performance can be boosted at up to 150 MB per second, perfectly built for professional enthusiasts to indulge in continuous shooting experience, with no risk of loosing any instant and cherishing moments.
Silicon Power Superior CF 1000X is true to its name, giving out the extraordinary photographic experience in performance. With two choices of capacity from 64 GB to 128 GB, photographers can be worried free from changing another CF card in the middle of shooting frames and images. SP’s CF 1000X is a green product and is in compliance with strict European RoHS directives. It also comes with a Lifetime warranty.
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D-Link today announced its latest addition to its family of SharePort mobility products – the SharePort Go (DIR-506L), giving families and mobile professionals a simple-to-use and feature-rich solution for easy media streaming to a range of devices and Wireless networking on-the-go. Featuring a compact design and rechargeable battery, the portable SharePort Go (DIR-506L) allows users to easily share and stream across a range of devices, add wireless storage to a smartphone or tablet, or turn any Internet connection into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
"Internet access is ubiquitous in public places across the globe – hotels, coffee shops, airports and more – however, often times these connections are not secure and they don't offer an easy way to share an Internet connection with multiple devices," said Ken Loyd, director, consumer products, D-Link. "The new SharePort Go not only provides easy and secure networking wherever you are, but enables you to share all types of media with any number of devices, effortlessly."
Featuring a rechargeable built-in battery, the SharePort Go can be used almost anywhere, at home or on the road and can also be used to charge a smartphone when its battery is running low. With SharePort Go, users can seamlessly add wireless storage to an iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ device using any USB Flash drive – a very convenient feature when you run out of storage and are unable to add more media or download new apps. Additionally, the device offers a range of network functionality, turning an Internet connection into a Wi-Fi Hotspot and can also be used as a portable router to create a secured wireless network anywhere.
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SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced that it is developing flash memory cards based on the new CFast2.0 specification introduced today by the CompactFlash Association (CFA). The new specification enables next-generation photo and video applications by delivering up to four times faster performance than the CompactFlash memory cards currently used in DSLR cameras and other imaging devices.
"CFast2.0 memory cards will help drive the future of professional photography and video-recording applications," said Shuki Nir, senior vice president and general manager, Retail, SanDisk. "With the CFast2.0 specification's unparalleled performance, flash memory can now enter new markets such as high-definition TV and even cinema production."
Ideal for Next-Generation Professional Video Applications
Professional video applications are growing more powerful than ever before, with 2K video enjoying widespread use and full-frame 4K video already gaining adoption in high-end production environments. These next-generation video applications can produce videos with incredibly high resolutions and large file sizes. The CFast2.0 specification supports advanced video applications through higher interface bandwidth and much higher levels of Video Performance Guarantee to meet the requirements of 2K/4K digital intermediate compressed production environments.
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PNY Technologies, Inc., a worldwide leader in memory products, today announced the newest addition to their pen drive product line, it's the innovative Opener Attache USB flash drive. The Opener Attache is a high speed data storage device with a built in handy bottle opener for opening your favorite beverage, perfect for gadget lovers on the go.
The integrated bottle opener mechanism, encased in stainless steel and durable structure, opens the toughest of bottle caps quickly and easily. It also doubles as a hook that can be conveniently attached to key rings or backpacks for the ultimate portable use. The water resistant and shockproof body protects important data for long and continued use.
