• Next-Generation SSDNow V+200 Balances Performance with Price
• Wide Capacity Range Ideal for Corporate Deployment, Personal Users

Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the latest addition to its SSDNow range, the  SSDNow V+200. The new Kingston SSDNow V+200 solid-state drives are the ideal high-performance upgrade solution for the performance minded yet cost-conscious business or home user.

The SSDNow V+200 features the second-generation high-speed SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) SandForce SF-2281 Processor and outstanding sequential read and write speeds of up to 535MB/s and 480MB/s. The SSDNow V+200 enables fast system start-up, rapid data access and speedy copying of large files such as videos, presentations and graphics illustrations.

 “Kingston constantly strives to offer the perfect upgrade solution to cover each market segment. The SSDNow V+200 drive has been specifically designed to meet the needs of both business and home users looking for an inexpensive yet powerful upgrade,” says Nathan Su, Flash memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The SSDNow V+200 is equipped with all essential tools needed to extend the lifecycle and boost a system’s performance to the maximum. The balance between performance and price makes this SSD deliver the best ROI as an upgrade for a fleet of corporate notebooks or desktops or the home PC,” Nathan continues.

The SSDNow V+200 is available in 60GB, 90GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities as either a stand-alone drive or as an upgrade kit to make installation easy and quick. Kits include cables, brackets, cloning software and HDD enclosure — everything the business or home user needs to get started.

A video of the new SSDNow V+200 can be found at http://youtu.be/K7DtjEac5rk.

Kingston SSDs are backed by a three-year warranty and free live technical support. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/uk.

Kingston SSDNow V+200 Features & Specifications:

• Dramatic Performance for Any System Upgrade
• Multiple Capacities: The right capacity to meet your storage standards
• Endurance: Data Integrity Protection featuring DuraClass Technology
• Dependable: RAISE for advanced data reliability
• Secure: Self-encrypting drive technology
• Durable: DuraWrite optimizes writes to extend endurance
• Form Factor: 2.5²
• Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s), SATA Rev. 2.0 (3Gb/s), SATA Rev. 1.0 (1.5Gb/s) Capacities¹: 60GB, 90GB, 120GB, 240GB, 480GB
• Sequential Reads: SATA Rev. 3.0: 535MB/s

                       SATA Rev. 2.0: 280MB/s

• Sequential Writes: SATA Rev. 3.0: 60GB – 460MB/s; All Others – 480MB/s

                              SATA Rev. 2.0: 260MB/s

• Sustained Random 4k Read/Write²

60GB – 12,000/47,000 IOPS

90GB – 20,000/47,000 IOPS

120GB – 20,000/44,000 IOPS

240GB – 36,000/43,000 IOPS

480GB – 43,000/30,000 IOPS

Max Random 4k Read/Write²

60GB – 85,000/60,000 IOPS

90GB – 85,000/57,000 IOPS

120GB – 85,000/55,000 IOPS

240GB – 85,000/43,000 IOPS

480GB – 75,000/34,000 IOPS

• Power Consumption: 0.565 W (TYP) Idle / 1.795 W (TYP) Read / 2.025 (TYP) Write
• Storage Temperatures: -40° C to 85° C
• Operating Temperatures: 0° C to 70° C
• Weight: 115g
• Vibration Operating: 2.17G
• Vibration Non-operating: 20G
• MTBF: 1,000,000 Hrs
• Warranty/Support: Three-year warranty with free technical support

• Limited Edition Red Modules Come to HyperX
• HyperX LoVo Gets Design Change

Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of HyperX Red Limited Edition Memory and a new look for HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules. These memory modules have a new look and are designed for PC modders, system builders and entry-level gamers looking to push the performance envelope.

HyperX Red Limited Edition has a sleek and aggressive look that provides a stylish accent to any motherboard or desktop computer in which it is installed. HyperX Red is Intel XMP ready and is available in 8GB kits and 4GB single modules at 1600MHz and 1333MHz, in both 1.65v and 1.5v. With the ease of installation and HyperX reliability, these new modules meet the needs of consumers and gamers alike who seek higher performance via faster speeds and larger capacities.

Kingston has also redesigned the look of its HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules. The new streamlined HyperX LoVo will remain in its standard green color but with a heatspreader similar to the HyperX Genesis. HyperX LoVo consumes less power and reduces heat thus requiring less fan speed to create a cool and quiet machine. Running at 1600MHz at 1.35v or 1333MHz at 1.25v, it is perfect for Intel’s mini-ITX ‘Apple Glen’ motherboards, AMD’s Llano platform and “always on” home theater PCs or home media servers. HyperX LoVo is available in 8GB and 4GB kits of two.

“The enthusiast community knows the HyperX brand is synonymous with high speed, high quality and stylish design,” said Ann Bai, DRAM Memory Sales Director, APAC Region,Kingston. “The new HyperX Red and the updated look of LoVo are great additions to our HyperX family. We have high-performance memory solutions to meet the specific needs of everyone from the entry-level gamer to the seasoned professional.”

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/uk/memory/hyperX

Kingston HyperX Red Limited Edition Specifications
Part Number	Capacity and Features
KHX1600C9D3B1RK2/8GX	8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC DIMM @1.65v (kit of 2) XMP CL9-9-9-27
KHX1333C9D3B1RK2/8G	8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC DIMM   @1.5v (kit of 2) CL9-9-9-27
KHX1600C9D3B1R/4G	4GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC DIMM   @1.65v CL9-9-9-27
KHX1333C9D3B1R/4G	4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC DIMM   @1.5v CL9-9-9-27

Kingston HyperX LoVo Low Voltage Specifications
Part Number	Capacity and Features
KHX1600C9D3LK2/8GX	8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC DIMM   @1.35v (kit of 2) XMP CL9-9-9-27
KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX	4GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC DIMM   @1.35v (kit of 2) XMP CL9-9-9-27

• Wireless Storage for Android-based Kindle Fire
• 64GB Capacity Provides More Storage On the Go
• App Update Includes Streaming via AirPlay Devices, DRM Support 

Razer’s cloud-based storage software Synapse 2.0 comes out of beta, with added support for more Razer peripherals

Razer, the world leader in high performance gaming hardware is bringing its cloud-based unified driver and peripherals management software, Razer Synapse 2.0 out of beta.

Razer Synapse 2.0 is now available for download to the public and currently supports the Star Wars: The Old Republic gaming peripherals by Razer, the Razer Blade gaming laptop, Razer Naga HEX action-RPG/MOBA gaming mouse, and the award-winning Razer Naga MMO gaming mouse. Razer Synapse 2.0 is designed as a unified driver, so settings for Razer products are conveniently accessible through one single program instead of through separate and multiple drivers. Razer will continue to add support for more of Razer’s legacy and upcoming products.

“I’m proud of what we’ve done with Razer Synapse 2.0 – its value added for gamers who use Razer products. We’ve made it easier for them to have the custom settings for their Razer peripherals stored in a cloud so they spend less time setting up and more time doing what they should be doing, gaming,” said Robert ‘RazerGuy’ Krakoff, President, Razer USA.

The new Razer Synapse 2.0 software is built on next-gen, cloud-based technology to give gamers full access to all their peripheral hardware settings, anytime, anywhere at tournaments, LAN centers, at home and at the office. Gamers will be able to take their Razer Naga HEX and any other supported peripherals to a LAN center and instantly sync their personalized custom settings simply by logging into Razer Synapse 2.0. Pro-gamers will be able to access custom settings while using Razer peripherals provided by a tournament host; so they spend less time setting up controls and more time gaming. As a unified driver for all upcoming Razer products, Razer Synapse 2.0 also automatically downloads game add-ons, and firmware updates as they become available, ensuring Razer devices are always updated and in optimum condition for winning.

Availability:

For more information on product compatibility and the launch of Razer Synapse 2.0 please visit: http://www.razerzone.com/synapse2.

Project Fiona – the only tablet in the world designed for PC gaming

Razer™, the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, is proud to announce its newest gaming concept design – the Project Fiona PC Gaming Tablet. Unlike other tablets designed for general use and casual gaming, Project Fiona is a tablet concept designed to play the most popular PC games of today with an intuitive control setup for a phenomenal on-the-go gaming experience.

Powered by Intel® Core™ i7

Razer worked closely with Intel to harness the power of its third generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor in Project Fiona. As a result, Razer’s tablet is more akin to a fully functioning PC; and yet in a form factor and platform highly familiar to everybody.

Instead of relying on developers to work on a suite of brand new applications for Project Fiona, many PC games today run natively on the tablet concept without the need to be ported, optimized, or developed from scratch.

Moreover, Project Fiona will feature one of the most powerful processors integrated in a tablet form factor. Instead of the casual and mobile-only games that run on under-powered tablets, Project Fiona will run full-fledged PC games that have never run on a tablet form factor before until today.

“Project Fiona’s combination of high performance Intel-based gaming hardware and innovative tablet design is specifically focused for PC gamers. It will unleash the PC gamer to play their existing and future high-end games in one of the most exciting new form factors – a tablet,” said Brad Graff, Director of Partner Marketing, Netbook & Tablet Group, Intel.

PC Gaming User Interface Designed For a Tablet Form Factor

Razer’s multi-award winning user interface and ergonomics team have developed an all-new hybrid user interface scheme for Project Fiona. Featuring integrated dual game controllers with ultra-precise analog sticks, Project Fiona runs gamepad-enabled PC games right out of the box.

Along with the game controllers, Project Fiona is also designed with ultra-precise accelerometers and a highly sensitive multi-touch screen. This provides game developers with new game experiential opportunities to develop around the hybrid game control experience offered by Project Fiona. It also ensures current-generation PC games run on the tablet concept, as well as any existing games optimized for the touchscreen interface of a tablet.

Future games developed for Fiona are expected to take advantage of not just the integrated gamepad controls but also integrate core game functionality controls for the touchscreen and accelerometer-based controls.

“While multi-touch screens have become the de facto user interface for tablets, they are not the right interface for serious PC gaming,” said Min-Liang Tan, CEO, Razer. “The user interface we have designed for Project Fiona allows all existing PC games to be played right out of the box and also provides game developers new opportunities as they develop next-gen games on a highly-intuitive platform. Both developers and gamers are going to love the new user interface that combines the best of a gamepad, multi-touch screen and accelerometers for an all-new gaming experience on-the-go.”

The Most Immersive Gaming Experience on a Tablet

To further intensify the gaming experience with Project Fiona, Razer’s integrated dual controllers deliver full force feedback, so every explosion or gun recoil can be felt in the gamer’s hands.

THX® Ltd., which works with many of the world’s most innovative audio and video home entertainment manufacturers, agrees that the tablet adds tremendous flexibility to a gamer’s lifestyle. “Video games, music and entertainment that previously were mainly enjoyed within the home can now be enjoyed anywhere through tablets such as the Razer Concept PC Gaming Tablet,” said Chris Golson, Senior Director, Business Development, THX.

Developer units of the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet will be made available soon. Interested parties should email developer@razerzone.com for more information. Project Fiona will be on display at Razer’s booth in South Hall 3, #31473.

About the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet

Project Fiona is the only tablet in the world designed for PC gaming.

Price: Estimated below US$1,000

Availability: Actual product shipping Q4 2012

For more information about the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet, please visit www.razerzone.com/projectfiona

Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet images

Razer releases all-new gaming mouse with six thumb buttons designed for MOBA, action-RPG and hack and slash games pwnage

Razer, the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, is taking your intense arena battling and frenzied hack and slash gaming to the next level with the Razer Naga Hex MOBA/action-RPG gaming mouse. Inspired by the award-winning Razer Naga MMO gaming mouse’s 12-button thumb grid, the Razer Naga Hex features six large thumb buttons optimized for the user interfaces found in action-RPG and MOBA games.

Excitement in the world of gaming is heating up with the rise of the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre, with games like critically acclaimed League of Legends. Games that throw champions into a ring to arm themselves, level up, and duke it out against one another while defending massive super structures.

Six mechanical buttons optimized for MOBA/action-RPGs
Enter the Razer Naga Hex, designed with six mechanical buttons to specifically bind the spells, abilities, items, and other invaluable commands in MOBA games like League of Legends for faster and easier actuation. With a mechanical key infrastructure that requires less force to actuate, you gain the edge in speed over enemies, attacking before they can react. The Razer Naga Hex is also perfect for obsessive clicking in hack and slash games.

High performance buttons up to 250 clicks a minute
Since both the RPG and MOBA game genres require intensive clicking, the Razer Naga Hex’s buttons are constructed with special switches for a performance of up to 250 clicks per minute – perfect for pro-gamers with lightning fast reflexes. Don’t worry about hyper-clicking though, as the Razer Naga Hex utilizes switches that are good for up to a whopping 10 million clicks.

Ergonomic shape and interchangeable thumb rests
The Razer Naga Hex is designed with an ergonomic curvature that fits your hand comfortably. The placement of the six thumb buttons has also been perfected over countless design reiterations, and validated by MOBA pro-gamers to ensure you’re getting the best game control and grip. 3 interchangeable thumb rests of different heights are included so you get the best comfort and grip that suits you. This is especially important for reducing strain during lengthy gaming sessions at home or at highly competitive tournaments.

Synapse 2.0 enabled
The Razer Naga Hex will also be Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled – this means the mouse is installed with the world’s first cloud-based storage software that automatically saves all user custom mouse settings and profiles to a cloud server. These settings can then be accessed from any computer, with any Razer Naga Hex, ensuring that the mouse is ready for use instantly, and setup just the way you like it.

“I love RPG and MOBA games. And I believe that having the right abilities available is the difference between slaying enemies and winning, or dying a miserable death and having your character wiped in hardcore mode,” said Robert ‘RazerGuy’ Krakoff, President, Razer USA. “That’s why we designed the Razer Naga Hex – we believe that the six mechanical thumb buttons are going to help gamers stay ahead of the competition with the best ergonomic control.”

About the Razer Naga Hex Gaming Mouse
The Razer Naga Hex is perfectly suited for pro-gamers and fans of the MOBA/action-RPG game genres. It is primed with six mechanical thumb buttons for the exact number of controls necessary to suit the user interfaces of those games. Bind your skill-bar or inventory grid to the six buttons for faster, more comfortably efficient access to your full range of powers as you take the competition down.

Price: US$79.99

Availability
Razerzone.com : 10 January Pre-orders open, Ship End January
Worldwide : In stores March 2012

Product features:

• 6 MOBA/action-RPG optimized mechanical thumb buttons
• 11 total programmable buttons
• Special switches in buttons for up to 250 clicks per minute
• 10 million click life cycle
• Ergonomic curved design
• Razer Synapse 2.0
• 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G Laser Sensor
• 1000Hz Ultrapolling/1ms response time
• Approximate Size : 116mm/4.57” (Length) x 78mm/3.07” (Width) x 42mm/1.65” (Height)
• Approximate Weight: 134g/0.30lbs

For more information about the Razer Naga Hex, please visit www.razerzone.com/hex

Razer Naga Hex images

• USB Flash Drives, Wi-Fi Based Storage Allow Memory Expansion
•  Small Form-Factors Provide Style, Convenience and Portability
• Wi-Drive Capacity Boost to 64GB Coming Soon

Taipei, Taiwan, Dec 29^th, 2011 -Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), the world’s leading motherboard, graphics card, barebone system, notebook and mobile device manufacturer has launched its first wireless display solution for HDMI display devices—ECS Wi-Bridge designed to delight your entertainment experience with wide and big screens.

Unlimited Extension of Colorful Life

ECS Wi-Bridge not only is small in size, but also smart in function. ECS Wi-Bridge is a lightweight, wireless display adapter which is portable and compact to save more space in your living room or on your office desk. ECS Wi-Bridge successfully breaks wired limitations and bridges your PC or NB to a big screen display supporting 1080P HD high quality resolution output via HDMI. ECS Wi-Bridge supports varying display modes meeting users different browsing performance needs. In addition to easy life, ECS Wi-Bridge is ideal for office use. Save time unplugging and easily switch between various presenters. You will find conferences smoother and more enjoyable.

Compliant With Different Systems

ECS Wi-Bridge supports every kind of common video/audio/photo formats. Transmitting via Wi-Fi connection, ECS Wi-Bridge can cover a range of up to 30 meters; and the utility can be compliant with iOS and Android systems. Moreover, easily control the content on your devices wirelessly with a remote control bundled in the package. ECS Wi-Bridge provides the best wireless solution to break the boundary between your PC and the couch.

Razer, the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, today announced it has secured a US$50 million round led by IDG-Accel China Capital Fund (“IDG-Accel”), one of the leading global investment funds in the world with IDG and Accel Partners as its strategic partners.

The minority investment by IDG-Accel is the first-ever round of venture capital raised by Razer. Funding to date has been contributed by angel investors as well as through Razer’s global operations.

“We took a long time raising our first VC round as games like Battlefield 3 kept us pretty busy recently,” said Min-Liang Tan, co-founder and CEO of Razer. “More importantly, we took our time selecting an institutional investor as we wanted to find a partner that understood our commitment to gaming and our no-compromise attitude to designing products. Plus these guys didn’t freak out when we disappeared for a week in the middle of the deal when Skyrim launched.”

Razer has built a cult brand around its products and designs with millions of fans worldwide. The company is not just one of the largest gaming hardware brands in the US and Europe but has also been recently ranked as one of the top technology brands in China with strategic partnerships with the largest Chinese gaming companies like Tencent, Shanda, Changyou and Perfect World.

“Given our global reach, we wanted an institutional partner who didn’t just provide funding but could also help us scale. IDG-Accel is a global fund and their relationships in the US and China will definitely be complementary for our worldwide businesses,” continued Min-Liang Tan. “We’ve been having fun and kicking ass while being funded by our internal operations these couple of years – now imagine the kind of badass products we’ll be designing with the resources that IDG-Accel will bring to the table. I just hope that IDG-Accel is aware that our board meetings generally start with a game of Counterstrike and the losers have to buy coffee.”

Razer intends to use the funds to invest in technology, expand and innovate on its portfolio of designs and to pay for the video gaming habits of the management and staff, though not necessarily in that order.

Special edition USB drive will launch to coincide with the auspicious, much celebrated Lunar New Year

In the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the fifth sign in the 12 Chinese Horoscopes that represent each year of the lunar calendar. In addition to signifying luck, dragon is a creature of myth and legend and is a symbol of good fortune and sign of intense power. To celebrate this Lunar New Year, Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announces the launch of the new Fortune Dragon Drive for the APAC region. The year of dragon is an important and lucky year in the Chinese community. After the lucky Bunny Drive, this special edition Dragon Drive is another exciting addition to the Kingston DataTraveler Chinese Zodiac USB drive lineup. It can be expected that the Fortune Dragon Drive will create a collection craze in 2012.

On the occasion of this prestigious Special Edition Fortune Dragon Drive launch, Nathan Su – Flash Memory Sales Director of APAC region, said, “Kingston’s DataTraveler Chinese Zodiac series USB drives have been very popular among collectors over the years. The drive is a Collector’s Item and have a lot of appeal with its vivid, delightful color scheme of red and yellow. I am sure this will resonate well with consumers of all ages.”

Targeted specially at those born in the Year of the Dragon and those who have an interest in collector’s items, this extremely charming USB drive comes in a unique package and box. The product is compatible with all operating systems and boasts of Kingston’s solid 5 year warranty and free technical support service. For more information, please visit http://www.kingston.com/asia

Listed below are some of the key product features.