AT&T announced the launch of Samsung Galaxy Appeal, the first smartphone offered with the carrier’s pre-paid GoPhone service. The Appeal is a side-slider QWERTY smartphone running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. As an entry-level device, it is boosted by a Qualcomm MSM7225A 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM. According to Samsung, the handset’s plastic parts are made of 80-percent recycled material and it ships with reduced packaging material, cutting back on paper usage.

The Galaxy Appeal, the latest member of the Galaxy family, sports a 3.2-inch 480×320 HVGA touchscreen, a 3 Megapixel camera with video recording and a QWERTY keyboard for easy text input. If the internal 1.8GB ROM is not enough, you can add up to 32GB of external memory using microSD card. It comes with a 1300mAh li-ion battery.

The Samsung Galaxy Appeal QWERTY smartphone will be released on 16 July for $149.99 at Walmart and AT&T, with GoPhone plans.

[AT&T]

• Sprint Samsung Galaxy S Pro with 4G and QWERTY
• Samsung Wave 2 and Wave 2 Pro Smartphones running Bada
• Samsung Galaxy Pocket Affordable Entry-level Smartphone
• Samsung GALAXY S Advance Mid-range Smartphone
• Samsung Galaxy Pro QWERTY Android Phone

Genius brings a new learning graphic tablet for kids aged 3-8. Known as Kids Designer II, the tablet features a 5 x 8-inch working area and comes with a cordless stylus pen for painting, drawing, writing. Kids can also use the tablet and pen as mouse and to play games. There is an integrated adjustable pen stand for storing the stylus.

The Kids Designer II comes with 15 learning games, creative activities, and programs at three difficulty levels covering subjects to inspire kids, including: colors, shapes, logic, geography, math, memory, responsiveness, and drawing. The tablet has as colorful, children-friendly design. Setup is easy, simply connect the tablet to computer via USB and install included software. It works with Windows XP/Vista/7.

[Genius 1|2]

• PeeWee Pivot Tablet Laptop for Kids
• HIPITouch Linux Tablet for Kids
• VTech InnoPad Tablet for Kids
• Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones For Kids
• PeeWee Power Laptop for Kids

Juniper Systems has partnered with Pennsylvania-based SDG Systems to bring the RAMPAGE 6 Mesa Rugged Notepad rugged handheld computer. While the original Mesa Rugged Notepad runs Windows Mobile 6.5.3, the new model uses Android 2.3 operating system and keeps many of the features and benefits. The device is rugged with IP67 waterproof and dustproof protection, meeting MIL-STD-810G standard and shockproof against multiple drops from 1.2 meter onto concrete. You can even add optional Class I, Div 2 non-incendive rating for use in hazardous locations.

The RAMPAGE 6 is powered by a 806Mhz processor with 256MB of RAM and 4GB flash memory. It has a magnesium alloy case front and plastic back. The rugged haneld has a 5.7-inch 640×480 touchscreen and supports WiFi .It has USB ports, RS-232C 9-pin D connector with 5VD, and 3.5mm jack. Other than standard model, there are also Geo model with 3.2 Megapixel camera and GPS, and the Geo 3G with 3G support. Users can also add a 1D/2D barcode scanner.

[JuniperSystems][Engadget]

• Asus ROG Rampage III GENE microATX Motherboard
• General Dynamics Itronix GB300 Rugged Wearable Computer runs Android
• Samsung Galaxy XCover Rugged Android Smartphone
• Asus Eee Tablet combines Notepad and E-Reader
• Motorola Defy Rugged Android Smartphone

The T10 features wear-leveling for extended lifespan and supports TRIM command, S.M.A.R.T and ECC error correction functions.

[Silicon Power 1|2]

• Silicon Power 64GB SDXC UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card
• Silicon Power LuxMini 720 USB Flash Drive
• Silicon Power Class 10 microSDHC Memory Card
• Silicon Power Touch 836 USB Flash Drive
• Silicon Power Extreme E25 Solid State Drive

Verizon launches the new Jetpack 890L by ZTE mobile hotspot with support for 4G LTE network. The new device allows you to share high-speed 4G connection to up to 10 WiFi-enabled devices (5 devices in 3G) at one time. When using Verizon’s 4G LTE network, it delivers fast download speeds of 5 to 12Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps.

Other than support for Verizon’s CDMA EVDO 800/1900 3G and 4G LTE 700MHz networks, the Jetpack 890L is also Global Ready with support for quad-band GSM/EDGE and quad-band HSPA+ network, allowing users to enjoy mobile connection in over 200 countries. The device supports 802.11b/g/n WiFi standard and WEP/WPA/WPA2 security. It comes with a OLED status display, and offers up to five hours of battery life.

The Jetpack 890L is available for $19.99 after $50 mail-in rebate with a 2-year contract.

[Verizon 1|2]

• Verizon Jetpack EuFi890 by ZTE 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
• Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620L 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
• Verizon Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
• Verizon MiFi 4510L 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
• Verizon Wirless Fivespot 3G Mobile Hotspot is Global Ready

AAXA Technologies introduces the P4 WiFi that, as its name tells, is WiFi-enabled version of the P4 pico projector. Compare to 80 lumens of the original P4, the new WiFi model also offers a higher brightness of 100 lumens, using triple LEDs light engine enhanced with Osram Converter Green technology. The P4 WiFi features 1280×768 resolution and 2000:1 contrast ratio.

The pico projector runs Windows CE 6.0 and comes with built-in media player capable of 720p HD video playback. With WiFi connectivity, users can access online content and browse the web using the included wireless keyboard and mouse combo. Other than 2GB onboard memory, the pocket projector also has microSD card slot and USB port for viewing files from USB storage device. The pre-loaded Softmaker Office suite also allows users to view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Adobe PDF files, making PC-free presentation possible. It also supports playback MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, MP4, AVI, WMV media files as well as BMP, JPG, GIF images, which means you can use it as a standalone media player/projector.

The AAXA P4 WiFi accepts VGA and A/V inputs and is equipped with 1w speaker. The rechargeable Li-ion battery offers 75 minutes of continuous use. The price is $399.

[AAXA 1|2]

• AAXA P1 Pico Projector with 1GB Memory
• AAXA L1 Laser Pico Projector
• AAXA P2 Pico Projector/Media Player
• AAXA P1 Jr. – The World’s Smallest LCoS Pico Projector
• AAXA L1 v2 Laser Pico Projector Announced

Pentax introduces the K-30, its new weather- and dust-proof digital SLR camera which is ideal for photographers with active outdoor lifestyles. The K-30 is compact and lightweight and comes with a weather, dust and cold resistant body featuring 81 seals set. According to Pentax, the camera is able to operate in sub-freezing temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C).

The K-30 sports a 16 Megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor, the PRIME M image processing engine that not only offers image processing power but is also optimized for Full HD video capture and delivers low chromatic noise. The camera is equipped with the new SAFOX IXi+ Autofocus (AF) engine to provide responsive, high-precision autofocus operation by incorporating a diffraction lens to minimize chromatic aberration in accordance to the characteristics of each individual lens. Also, its low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder offers a 100% field of view and approximately 0.92X maximum magnification. Other features include sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction technology, 77 segment metering system, in-camera HDR shooting modes and ISO up to 25600. The Custom Image function provides 11 custom settings for users to personalize a photo.

The Pentax K-30 features high-speed shutter unit with a top speed of 1/6000 second, and supports 6fps high speed continuous shooting. It comes with dual electronic dials for quick, fingertip access to exposure control and several Auto Picture and scene modes, and a 3-inch large LCD display. It supports Full HD 1920×1080 video recording with h.264 compression.

The K-30 is compatible with all K-mount lenses. It will be available in July in Crystal White and Crystal Blue with glossy finish, and black. The price is $839.95 for body, and $899.95 for the kit including the DA L 18-55mm zoom lens.

[Pentax 1|2]

• Pentax smc D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR weather-resistant lens
• Pentax K-7 Limited Silver Edition DSLR
• Pentax 645D Medium Format DSLR Camera
• Pentax K-5 DSLR Silver Limited Edition
• Pentax smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW lens

Panasonic introduces the new LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.8 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. (model H-HS12035) digital interchangeable standard zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds system. The lens is the latest edition to the premium lens brand X. It features a zoom range of 12-35mm (35mm camera equivalent: 24-70mm) and a constant F.28 aperture. It includes POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) for shooting clear, blur-free photos even in low light environments.

The  LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.8 is comprised of 14 lenses in nine groups, with UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens to minimize chromatic aberration and the UHR (Ultra High Refractive) lens to realize high descriptive performance from corner to corner. IUt also features the Nano Surface Coating technology which minimizes reflections at entire visual range (380nm-780nm).

Panasonic’s new lens complies with the Micro Four Thirds system and is compatible with its LUMIX G Series cameras. It is about 73.8mm in length and weighs 10.76oz. The lens will be released in August.

[Panasonic 1|2]

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 – World’s First Micro Four Thirds DSLR
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Micro Four Thirds Camera
• Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 Micro Four Thirds Camera
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Micro Four Thirds Camera with Touch Control
• Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 Micro Four Thirds Camera

Elgato is launching the Game Capture HD, that allows users to record their PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 gameplay to a Mac or PC for sharing with friends. Basically, the device sits between the consoles and HDTV to accepts HDMI input from Xbox 360 and A/V input from PlayStation, and pass through gameplay to HDTV via HDMI output. It is at the same time connected to a Mac or PC via USB for recording. The game recorder uses hardware H.264 encoding, allowing HD quality recording in small file size.

The Game Capture HD supports up to 1080i resolution. It comes with software for capturing gameplay and offers Flashback Recording for users to timeshift gameplay. You can share your gameplay to YouTube, Facebook and Twitter easily with just one click. The compact game recorder measures 73 x 24 x 109 mm. It comes with a USB cable, a HDMI cable and a PlayStation cable.

[Elgato][Engadget]

• Roxio Game Capture records Xbox 360 and PS3 Gameplay
• Elgato Video Capture for Mac
• Elgato EyeTV HD DVR streams to iPad/iPhone
• Elgato EyeTV Hybrid TV Tuner is now smaller
• Super Paper Mario GamePlay Video

Sony launches in Asia its new Handycam HDR-GW77, a rugged pocket Full HD camcorder. The GW77 is more or less the same as its brother GW55, but adds 16GB internal memory in addition to support for Memory Stick Micro and MicroSD/SDHC memory cards. It is waterproof up to 5 meter depth, shockproof against up to 1.5 meter fall and dustproof. Like the GW55, the camcorder is equipped with a 1/3.91 type 20.4 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and a Sony G Lens lens with 10x optical zoom.

The rugged, compact Handycam is capable of Full HD 1920×1080/50p video recording in MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format. It features Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for smooth and stable video recording, and the Extended Zoom to push the zoom range to 17x. Users can use the Swing Panorama function to record the whole sweep of the landscape with a single press of the shutter button, and the Self Portrait Timer to shoot shoot properly framed and clear images of themselves. The Highlight Playback function will automatically edits and saves events as playback-ready short movies at the touch of a button.

The camcorder comes with a swivel 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD touchscreen display. It comes with PlayMemories Home software for editing and management of videos and images, which also let you upload you videos to social sites. The Sony Handycam HDR-GW77 will be released in June in Hong Kong for HK$5980 (US$770).

[Sony HK PDF]

• Sony Handycam GW55VE Waterproof Full HD Pocket Camcorder
• Sony HDR-TG5 Handycam Full HD Camcorder with GPS
• Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 High Definition HDD Camcorder
• Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V, HDR-XR500V, HDR-XR200V and HDR-XR100 1080p Camcorders
• Sony Handycam HDR-UX7 AVCHD DVD Camcorder

The Vertex 3 LP offers up to 550MB/s read and 520MB/s write speeds with up to 85,000 IOPS maximum 4K random write performance. The 7mm SSD supports TRIM command for optimized performance.

[Maximumpc][OCZ]

• OCZ Vertex LE SSD
• OCZ Vertex 2.5-inch SSD
• OCZ Vertex EX Series 2.5-inch SSD
• OCZ Vertex 2 Pro and Vertex 2 EX SSDs
• OCZ Vertex 3 and Vertex 3 Pro Solid State Drives

Lenovo ThinkPad L430

Other than the ultraportable X230/X230T, mainstream T430/T430s/T530, and W530 mobile workstation, Lenovo also brings the more affordable ThinkPad L430 and L530 notebooks for business users. Both notebooks are powered by Intel’s 3rd gen Core (Ivy Bridge) processor up to Core i5 and dedicated NVIDIAA graphics with Optimus technology. They sport up to 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB hard drive (256GB SSD optional).

Lenovo ThinkPad L530

The L430 and L530 both have 180-degree metal hinges and pass MIL-SPEC tests and ThinkPad torture tests for durability. The former gets a 14-inch display while the L540 is a 15.6-inch notebook. They also comes with integrated optical drive, 4-in-1 card reader and USB connector. Other features include Dolby Advanced Audio v2 sound enhance,ent, 720p HD webcam, the new precision keyboard with optional backlight, TrackPoint, VGA output, Mini DisplayPort and optional ExpressCard 54 card slot and smart card reader.

Lenovo will release the ThinkPad L430 and L530 in June starting at $879.

Lenovo ThinkPad L430

Lenovo ThinkPad L530

Lenovo ThinkPad L530

[Lenovo 1|2]

• Lenovo ThinkPad W701 and W701ds Notebooks
• Lenovo Thinkpad SL410 and SL510 Notebooks
• Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 and SL510 Get Windows 7
• Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E425 and E525 Notebooks for SMB
• Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 14-inch Mobile Monitor

Lenovo is launching in June the new ThinkPad W530 mobile workstation designed for those who need processing power and graphics performance on the go. Equipped with the latest Ivy Bridge 3rd gen Core processor up to quad-core Core i7 and NVIDIA Quadro 1100M or 2100M graphics with 2GB RAM and Optimus technology, the machine is ready to handle professional applications such as CAD/CAM, GIS and 3D modeling. It is an independent software vendor (ISV)-certified workstation and comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD 270-nit wide viewing angle LCD display with 95% color gamut and a built-in X-Rite color calibrator. According to Lenovo, the W530 meets eight MIL-SPEC tests for durability.

The W530, replacing the W520, sports up to 32GB of RAM, up to 1TB hard drive or 256GB SSD, integrated optical drive and a card reader. It comes with new precision keyboard with optional backlight, dual-array HD microphone with noise-cancelling, integrated 720p HD webcam, USB 3.0 ports, 1394 port as well as WiFi connectivity. The notebook offers VGA and DisplayPort output and supports up to four external displays with optional ThinkPad dock.

The Lenovo ThinkPad W530 will be released in June starting at $1529.

[Lenovo 1|2]

• Lenovo ThinkPad W701 and W701ds Mobile Workstation Now Official
• Lenovo ThinkPad L430 and L530 Notebooks
• HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation getting NVIDIA Quadro 5000M
• Lenovo ThinkPad T410, T410s, T510 and W510 Notebook PCs
• nVIDIA Quadro FX 5800 Workstation Graphic Card

Lenovo ThinkPad T430

Lenovo introduces its range of Ivy Bridge-powered mainstream notebooks – ThinkPad T430, T430s and T530. The T430s, replacing T420s,  with its ‘s’ stands for slim, is the lightest 14-inch ThinkPad with docking. Other than the latest Intel Ivy Bridge 3rd gen Core processor, some models will also sport dedicated NVIDIA graphics card. All these notebooks can be equipped with up to 16GB of RAM. While the 14-inch T430 and T430s come with up to either 500GB hard drive or 256GB SSD, the 15-inch T530 can get up to 1TB hard drive or 256GB SSD.

Lenovo ThinkPad T430s

Lenovo’s new ThinkPads come with integrated optical drive and a 4-in-1 card reader. They feature 720p HD webcam with face tracking, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 (Dolby Home Theater for T430s), and dual array HD microphone and mini DisplayPort output. You can also find USB 3.0 connector and support for Bluetooth, WiFi and optional 4G mobile broadband connectivity. The T430, T430s and T530 notebooks also sport the new precision keyboard with optional backlight. The T430 and T530 offer over 30 hours of battery life when they are configure with 9-cell batteries and optional battery slices. They support Rapid Charge technology for rejuicing the battery to 80% in just 30 minutes.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad T430, T430s and T530 will be released in June. The former two will start at $879 and $1399 respectively.

Lenovo ThinkPad T530

Lenovo ThinkPad T430

Lenovo ThinkPad T430s

Lenovo ThinkPad T530

Lenovo ThinkPad T530

[Lenovo 1|2]

• Lenovo ThinkPad L430 and L530 Notebooks
• Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and X230t Ultraportables get Ivy Bridge
• Lenovo ThinkPad W701 and W701ds Notebooks
• Lenovo Thinkpad SL410 and SL510 Notebooks
• Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 and SL510 Get Windows 7

Pioneer introduces the BDR-2207, a powerful, full-featured internal optical drive that reads and writes to almost all disc formats, including the BDXL. Supporting the BDXL format, the drive can and write to BD-R and BD-RE Triple Layer (TL) 100GB media and BD-R Quad Layer (QL) 128GB media, and of couese conventional single and double layer recordable Blu-ray discs.


The BDR-2207 burns BD-R SL/DL at up to 12x, BD-R TL/QL at 6x and BD-RW SL/DL/TL at 2x. It also records DVD+/-R at 16x, DVD+/-R DL at 8x, DVD+RW at 8x, DVD-RW at 6x as well as CD-R and CD-RW at up to 40x. The powerful disc burner features PowerRead to provide smoother movie playback for discs marked with fingerprints or with minor surface scratches; PureRead2 to prevent clicking or poping sound; Auto Quiet Mode that minimize operating noise; and Peak Power Reducer that can reduce the drive’s peak power to ensure stable operation. There is also QuickStart that reduces the time between inserting a disc and that disc being ready by 40%.

The Pioneer BDR-2207 uses SATA interface and has 4MB data buffer. Using the bundled CyberLink software (PowerDVD 10 BD3D, PowerDirector 9 and Power2Go 7), users can enjoy not just standard Blu-ray but also 3D Blu-ray titles, and create HD Blu-ray discs and DVD discs. The BDXL burner is priced at $99.99.

[Pioneer 1|2]

• Pioneer BDR-206MBK BDXL/DVD/CD Burner
• Buffalo BRXL-6U2 and BRXL-6FBS-BK BDXL Burners
• Pioneer BDR-03J 8X Blu-ray Burner
• Pioneer BDR-2203 Internal Blu-ray Burner
• Buffalo BRXL-PC6U2-BK Slim External BDXL Burner

Pioneer introduces a new BPD-150 3D Blu-ray player, which according to the company is tailored to smartphone users and “deliver highest quality reproduction of their smartphone content”. The player, follow-up to the BDP-140, supports 3D Blu-ray playback and is network-enabled. It has Ethernet port for wired connection and can connect to wireless network using the optional Pioneer AS-WL300 WiFi adapter. With network connectivity, users can access YouTube video and Picasa photo albums, even stream media content from Mac/Windows computer or media server in the same network.

Other than 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, SACDs, CDs, the players also supports playback of smartphone specific 3gp file format, Flash video, DivX, DivX Plus HD and MKV videos from a disc, USB storage device and the network. WMA, MP3, AAC and lossless FLAC audio formats are also supported. The 3D Blu-ray player is also DLNA certified, which means it can stream audio, video and photo content wirelessly from DLNA-compatible devices, such as smartphones, tablets, Macs, Windows PCs and media servers.

The BPD-150 is the ideal companion Blu-ray player to the company’s latest AV receivers and it features Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link for enhanced audio and video reproduction. It is compatible with Pionner’s ControlApp and iControlAV2012 applications. It will be released in June 2012.

[Pioneer]

• Pioneer BDP-140 Network 3D Blu-ray Player
• Pioneer BDP-95FD Blu-ray Player
• Pioneer BDP-LX70 Blu-ray player
• Pioneer PDX-Z10 SACD Player
• Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD Blu-ray Player

iHome Audio brings us its new ‘decor-enhancing’ iP76 color changing speaker tower that packs 16 multi-color LED clusters to deliver virtually unlimited colors and create exciting light effects. You can set the speaker to feature your favorite color and of course there are effects and option for you to use to match the music. The tower is equipped with four speakers with Reson8 speaker technology.

The three-foot speaker tower uses Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from Bluetooth-enabled devices. It also has an integrated iPhone/iPod dock that charges and plays  iPhone and iPod content. It can even send video content to TV via the built-in component video output. There are also AUX input jack for connecting to audio source directly. The speaker tower ‘app-enhanced’, meaning it can be used with iHome’s free iOS apps for customization,  alarm clock, internet radio and other features. Coming in July, the iP76 will be priced at $199.99.

[Businesswire]

• iHome intros three new Audio Systems
• iHome iP3BZC iPhone/iPod Speaker Dock
• iHome iP1 iPhone/iPod Dock Shipped
• iHome iP88G Dual Dock Audio System for iPod/iPhone
• iHome iP2, iP39 and iP49 Audio Systems for iPhone/iPod

Panasonic introduces two new affordable compact digital cameras, the LUMIX DMC-S5 and DMC-S2. Both models are equipped with a 4x optical zoom LUMIX DC VARIO lens with 28mm wide angle, and offers 8x intelligent zoom. The two cameras are almost identical except for the sensor. The former packs a 16.1 Megapixel CCD sensor and the S2 has a 14 Megapixel imagers. They have a stylish, compact design, and comes with a 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD display and Venus Engine image processor.

The LUMIX S5 and S2 feature Sonic Speed Auto-Focus for users to quickly focus on moving subjects. They include the iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, offering MEGA O.I.S. to help reduce blurry photos due to shaking hands, Face Detection, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure, Motion Detection, and Happy Mode that optimizes color, saturation and brightness to make images more vivid and true to the color of the scene. The cameras also offers the Auto Retouch Mode that automatically adjust contrast and brightness to give different impression to the photo with just a press of a button. The S5 and S2 can record 1280×720 HD video, and shoot horizontal or vertical panoramic image using the new Panorama Mode.

With 70MB internal memory, Panasonic’s new LUMIX cameras support SD/SDHC and SDXC cards. The LUMIX S2 is available in the US in black, pink and violet colors starting at $102.98. The S5 is available in black, silver and red.

[Panasonic 1|2]

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Digital Camera
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3/DMC-TZ2 Digital cameras
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20 Camera
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 Camera
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 and DMC-FS5 Digital Cameras

Asus adds to its O!Play line the new O!Play Media Pro, a smart set-top box that combines a HD media player with DVB-T digital TV tuner. As a media player for your HDTV, the device supports over 50 media format. With Gigabit Ethernet LAN and WiFi 802.11b connectivity, it also offers access to internet content and radio such as YouTube Acetrax, DailyMotion, Picasa, as well as Facebook. Of course, you can also stream media content from computers connected to the same home network. The O!MediaShare also lets you stream content from tablets and smartphones wirelessly.

The O!Play Media Pro comes with integrated DVB-T digital TV tuner, turning any TV into a digital set. It supports Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that allows for scheduling of content up to seven days in advance.

[Asus]

• Asus O!Play HD2 HD Media Player with USB 3.0
• Asus O!Play MINI HD Media Player
• Asus O!Play Air HDP-R3 HD Media Player with WiFi-N Now Available
• Asus O!Play Air HDP-R3 WiFi-N HD Media Player
• Asus O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player

Asus ROG G75VW

Asus announced its next generation Republic of Gamers (ROG) gaming notebooks, the ROG G75VW and G55VW powered by Intel’s latest Ivy Bridge 3rd generation Core i7 processor. The machines also sport up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M/670M graphics card with up to 3GB of GDDR5 video memory. Both notebooks include intelligent dual thermal system with rear-venting design to keep heat away. The G75VW gets dedicated fans for CPU and GPU and a detachable fan filters, while the G55VW has a pair of fans.

Asus ROG G55VW

The G75VW and G55VW are 3D-capable. The former comes with a 17.3-inch Full HD LED-backlit display with support for NVIDIA 3D Vision 2, including 3D Active Shutter and 3D LightBoost technology, and the G55VW comes a 15.6-inch screen and support for NVIDIA 3D Vision with 3D Active Shutter technology. SonicMaster Lite is also included to deliver powerful audio with built-in subwoofer. For storage, the G75VW can be equipped with up to dual SATA 2.5-inch 1TB hard drive in RAID 0/1, and the G55VW gets up to 1TB hard drive. There are also DVD SuperMulti burner (optional Blu-ray drive), and a 3-in-1 card reader.

Other features include WiFi 802.11b/g/n, optional Bluetooth 4.0, HD webcam, four USB 3.0 outputs, mini DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA outputs. You can get the G75VW and G55VW from Amazon.com.

Asus ROG G75VW

Asus ROG G55VW

[Asus 1|2|3]

• Asus ROG CG8490 Gaming Desktop PC
• Asus G71V and G50V Gaming Notebooks
• Asus G2K, A7K, F7K Gaming Laptops
• Asus G60J and M60J Notebooks get Core i7-QM
• Asus G2 Gaming Laptop