JBL Introduced Its New Line of Speakers

JBL by Harman introduced to the media and bloggers the new line of speakers for your listening pleasures..

HARMAN is the parent company behind an array of legendary brands that includes Harman Kardon®, JBL®, Mark Levinson® and Infinity®.   They are a leading global provider of premium audio and infotainment solutions, engaging customers around the home, in the car and on the go.

The following are the speakers presented during the launch --

JBL ON TOUR MICRO - Rock your pocket..

JBL JEMBE - Powerful entertainment speakers..

JBL CREATURE III - The next evolution is here..

JBL DUET - Two-piece computer speaker system..

JBL ON TIME MICRO - Time machine dock for iPod..

JBL ON TIME 200P - Your music, the JBL way..

JBL ON STAGE IV - Portable loudspeaker dock device with a twist..

JBL ON AIR WIRELESS - Unique-looking dock with a halo design..

JBL ON BEAT - JBL unviels IPAD-friendly OnBeat speaker dock

GO + PLAY II - Makes your favorite design sound great..

SOUNDSTICKS III - Incredible industrial design..

JBL Spyro - Match you unique style and choose among different colors..

JBL Spot - Skinnable speakers sound out the sweet spot..

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Find Great Deals on Black Friday

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in the USA and falls on the Friday after the fourth Thursday in November. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in some states.

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Why Black Friday?

Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. There are two popular theories as to why the day after Thanksgiving Day is called Black Friday. One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black markings on the road surface, leading to the term Black Friday.

The other theory is that the term Black Friday comes from an old way of recording business accounts. Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink. Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits prior to Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.

Among the popular sites and products to check out during Black Friday are Amazon.com, Best Buy and Apple iTunes Store.

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Kingston Launches its Fastest USB Flash Drive

• DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Allows for High-speed Transfers
• Kingston HyperX Performance, Style in a Portable USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• Stores up to 51,000 Images, 54 DVDs or 48,000 MP3s

Hsinchu, Taiwan – November 18, 2011 – Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0. The DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is designed for enthusiasts and gamers, and features the fastest speeds and largest capacities that Kingston has to offer in a USB Flash drive.

Its high-speed eight-channel architecture provides USB 3.0 data transfer rates of up to 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write. Users can save time associated with opening, editing and copying large files and applications between devices. The fast write speeds also allow users to work on large files or applications directly from the USB 3.0 drive without performance lag.

“Enthusiasts have long known HyperX as the memory of choice for overclockers and power users who need the most performance from system memory,” said Nathan Su, Flash memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The new DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash drive continues this tradition. With the fastest speeds and largest capacity, this storage device is the perfect solution for users who require high performance and carry a lot of data.”

The DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities. The 256GB capacity can store approximately 10 Blu-ray Discs (25GB each), 54 DVDs (4.7GB each), 48,640 MP3s (4MB each) or 13,473,684 Microsoft Word files pages with various formatting and basic graphics.

With a durable and sleek design, the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is a terrific portable storage solution for gamers, enthusiasts, early adopters and high-end consumers who require the best performance and highest capacities to carry their digital library. Faster speeds and higher capacities enable users to quickly store their digital files and keep it with them at all times, in HyperX style.

DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 features a metal and rubberized casing with a reinforced key ring hole for daily use. It allows users to keep it with them at all times, as it can be easily attached to a key ring or lanyard.

A video of the device can be found at http://youtu.be/BjsMQRzBfl8.

DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is backed by a five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/asia.

Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Features and Specifications:

·         Capacities*: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

·         Speed**:

o   USB 3.0: Up to 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write

o   USB 2.0: Up to 30 MB/s read/write

·         8-Channel Architecture

·         Backwards Compatible: With USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports

·         Solid/rugged design: Durable metal and rubberized casing provides increased protection

·         ReadyBoost Support

·         Dimensions: 2.952" x 0.916" x 0.626" (74.99mm x 23.29mm x 15.9mm)

·         Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)

·         Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)

·         Simple: Just plug into any USB port

·         Practical: Durable casing with a solid lanyard loop

·         Warranty: 5 years

Storage Capacity*	Photos†			Video Recording (in minutes)†			Storage Usage
	10MP	18MP	24MP	12 Mbps (1080p)	24 Mbps (1080p)	48 Mbps (1080p)	HD .MKV Movies	Compressed .MP4 Movies
64GB	17067	9481	7111	569	284	142	4	49
128GB	34133	18962	14222	1137	569	284	9	99
256GB	68266	37924	28444	2276	1137	568	19	198

Compatibility Table
Operating System	File Transfer
Windows 7	Yes
Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)	Yes
Windows XP (SP3)	Yes

Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash Drive
Part Number	Capacity and Features
DTHX30/64GB	64GB DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash Drive
DTHX30/128GB	128GB DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash Drive
DTHX30/256GB	256GB DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB Flash Drive

*Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.
**Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.

^† Actual recording time will vary based upon camera model, selected resolution, compression settings and the content being recorded. Some host devices may not support all of the Flash storage capacities listed. Consult your device's owner's manual for supported capacities.

Kingston can be found on:

Blog: http://www.kingston-blog.com/en

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KingstonBlogFansClub.en

Twitter: http://twitter.com/KingstonFEPR

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KingstonAPAC

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/asia.

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Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.

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ECS Black X79 Series is the Invincible Gaming Station of Choice

Taipei, Taiwan, Nov 14^th, 2011 – Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), the world’s leading motherboard, graphics card, barebone system, notebook and mobile device manufacturer presents two king-level motherboards to join ECS Black Series as the best gaming station of next generation based on Intel® X79 chipset supporting LGA2011 Sandy Bridge-E processors—X79R-AX Black Extreme and X79R-AX Black Deluxe.

    

ECS Black X79 Series unleashes the extreme power of Intel® Sandy Bridge-E processors and breaks the limitation of your desktop computer to a height you could never dream of. ECS Black X79 Series is equipped with four PCIe Gen 3 x16 slots for 4-way GPUs supporting NVIDIA® SLI® and AMD CrossFireX^TM graphics cards to construct an invincible gaming station. Also, ECS Black X79 Series supports quad-channel memory up to 64GB providing off-the-chart task processing speeds; the memory frequency support could also overclock to 2500MHz which is over 87% more than the traditional 1333MHz memory frequency.

   

ECS Black X79 Series maintains the elegant black/white design with high quality all solid capacitors, DriverMosfet, up to 14-phase power to ensure the power stability and safety of your computer. ECS X79R-AX Black Extreme also adopts exclusively QoolTech^TM IV which indicates heat sink temperatures by changing color to smartly prevent your computer from over-heating; meanwhile, ECS X79R-AX Black Extreme has one more label indicating the exact graduation of temperature over the PCH heat sink.

Besides designing under Intel X79 chipset specification, ECS has equipped with additional IC controllers to support more friendly functions. ECS X79R-AX Black Extreme has: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s, up to 12 SATA (8 x 6Gb/s + 4 x 3Gb/s) ports and Dual Gigabit LAN enhancing your computer with stronger Internet connectivity functions and the expansion ability to build up a dream multi-task computer station.

About ECS

The Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has been a pioneer in designing and manufacturing computer motherboards since 1987. Today, the motherboard maker also designs and manufactures desktop PCs, notebooks, servers, motherboards, video cards, wireless solutions and handheld devices for distributors worldwide. Headquartered in Taiwan with operations in North America, Europe and China, Korea and Japan, ECS also has ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturing facilities in China.

For more information, please visit ECS at www.ecs.com.tw.

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Canon PhotoMarathon Challenges Filipino Photographers

Canon recently launched four of its five PhotoMarathon legs with 600 photography enthusiasts in Mindanao, Visayas, North and South Luzon. Doubtless, Canon is certainly realizing its vision of building the Philippines as a country of ImageNation citizens.

photo credit: Canon Marketing (Philippines)

ABOUT THE PHOTOMARATHON

PhotoMarathon is a day-long series of photo contests that tests the skills and creativity of participants. An annual event arranged by Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. for its loyal consumers, the number of contestants has grown considerably since its local inception in 2006. This year, the roving competition started in Cagayan de Oro, then went to Bohol, Vigan, Legazpi and just recently in Manila.

Entries are categorized into two, compact and DSLR camera. Canon users are given themes to interpret through photography with a certain time limit.

"We are very happy with the outcome," beams Canon Vice-President and Image Communications Products division head Bong Serevo, "as one of the major projects of our ImageNation campaign, we hope that this encourages talented Filipinos to recognize the beauty that is our country."

MY PHOTOMARATHON EXPERIENCE

I, myself, joined the Manila leg of the PhotoMarathon. My first time to ever join a photography competition. Luckily, i was able to make it through the online registration despite the huge number of participants who anticipated the opening of the registration. I hardly slept the night before it, I am both anxious and excited. I left as early as 5:30am following the event organizers' advise beforehand that there will be three (3) fun run happening within Makati. There were around more than a thousand participants who came and joined the competition. For now, I simply enjoyed the competition, get the feel of it but on the next Canon PhotoMarathon competition on 2012, I will be more competitive and prepared.

Congratulations to all the winners! Canon definitely made everyone feel "Delighting You Always."

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Gear Up for Battle with Gainward GeForce® GTX

 

Take on Battlefield 3™ with the ultimate weapon – Gainward GeForce® GTX Graphic Cards.

Go into battle with the gaming horsepower and stunning DirectX11 graphics you need to bring Battlefield 3™ to life with Gainward GeForce GTX 580, 570 & 560 Graphics cards. Stand a chance to own a powerful weapon - Gainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti or Razer gaming mouse when you register your eligible of Gainward GeForce graphics card.

 Experience optimised performance and image quality of truly immersive battle and hyper-realistic destruction, get your PC battle-ready with Gainward GeForce GTX 580, 570 & 560 Graphics cards.

 ■ Gainward GeForce GTX 560 or 570 will provide a smooth high quality 1080p gaming experience.
■ For Ultra quality at 1080p, gamers will need Gainward GeForce GTX 580.
■ Gainward GeForce GTX 590 or 580 SLI will deliver the ultimate in resolution and quality.

From now until 6th January 2012, Gainward is giving away fabulous prizes, two GeForce GTX Gaming Graphics cards and 10 units of Razer gaming mouse. Just simple register your Gainward GeForce Graphics card now!

The final registration date is 6th Jan. 2012 (11am PHT); if you register your Gainward GeForce graphics card* Serial No. earlier before 2nd December 2011, you will have 5 chances to win the prize selections. Register as earlier as you can and you will have more chances to win the prize. Each prize selection entry is only eligible to win once during the entire.

The Prizes --

Gainward GeForce® GTX 560 Ti 1024MB GOOD (Each worth Php10,599)

● GPU : GeForce GTX 560
● GPU Clockspeed : 822 Mhz
● Memory : 1024MB GDDR5 (256 bits)
● Memory Clock speed : 2020 Mhz
● Video-Features : HDMI
● Connectivity : DVI-I, VGA
● Power Connector : 6-pin X2
● Bus : PCI-Express 2.0




Gainward GeForce® GTX 560 1024MB GOOD (Each worth Php8,599)

● GPU:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
● GPU Clock speed:810 Mhz
● Memory:1024MB GDDR5 (256 bits)
● Memory Clock speed:2004 Mhz
● Video-Features:HDMI
● Connectivity:DVI-I, VGA
● Power Connector:6-pin x2
● Bus:PCI-Express 2.0


Battlefield 3™ Razer Imperator

With the Razer Imperator Battlefield 3™ Edition, its 6400dpi 4G Dual Sensor System ensures your every movement is translated into frags of pinpoint accuracy. And its rubberized contoured thumb grip and ergonomic right-handed form factor become an extension of your will and prowess – making you the ultimate weapon in the intense military shooter, Battlefield 3.

If you register your Gainward GeForce graphics card* Serial No. before 2nd December 2011, you will have 5 chances of the prize selections. Register as earlier as you can and you will have more chances to win the prize. Each prize selection entry is only eligible to win once during the entire.

REGISTER NOW!

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