NCN[National Computrade News]

CMYK

CMYK

CMYK

CMYK

National Computrade News | 30 Mar. - 14 Apr., 20124

CMYK

C O N T E N T SNews Brief 6 , 8

Launch Pad 10 , 12

Kingston 16

Product Review 26

Hybrid Drives : Miles to Go

Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about solid-state drives, which are more or less very large, more permanent implementations of the USB fl ash drive. These drives have no moving parts, have much faster access times, and are less vulnerable to shock. These are probably some of the reasons that they are offered as an option now by just about every computer manufacturer on the market. However, because the technology is newer, they are more expensive per GB of space, which is defi nitely a turn off for many p eople.These new hybrid drives are a nice compromise between the two options. They are composed of a traditional drive of magnetic disks, with a small solid-state cache that will store frequently accessed to data to allow for super fast lookups on that data. A hybrid hard drive is one that combines the platter-based storage on a traditional hard drive (HDD) with a small amount of onboard fl ash memory. This fl ash memory is generally used to cache frequently used applications to improve the responsiveness of the system, bringing it closer to that of a solid-state drive (SSD). This design enables hybrid hard drives to have faster performance than HDDs while offering a similar storage capacity. Although they cost slightly more than HDDs, they are signifi cantly more affordable than an SSD.

With regards,

(Swapan Roy, Editor, NCN)

happening

in focus

Fromtheeditor...

HP Wall Art unveils new business frontiers for print partners

Editor : Swapan Roy

Chief Editor : Manoj Jha

Asst. Editor : S. Goswamy

Art Director : Anit Kumar

Finance & Acct. : Sandip Sarkar

Marketing Manager : Tridip Dey

Staff Photographer : Ajay Kumar

Circulation Manager : Pratap Biswas

Production Asst. : Ashish Ghosh

System Manager : Ajay Biswas

H.O.: DELHI / EDITORIAL OFFICEROY MEDIATIVES-39, 1st Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi-110020 (INDIA)Ph: 91-11-41602841, 65683896, 40536384-87Mob: 09810380882, 09811346846

REDG.OFF.: 38-B / 56 Block, C. R. Park, New Delhi-110019 (India).

BRANCH OFFICE:MUMBAI : E-mail: [email protected]

KOLKATA: 105/12B, Dum Dum Road, Sil Colony, Kolkata-74 (INDIA)Contact : 09330922965; 09903392620E-mail : [email protected]

ORISSA : Krushna Nagar, 5th Lane, Lalji Palli Berhampur-760008 (Orissa) (India)Contact : Raj Kumar-09338410809 Email : [email protected] [email protected]

National Computrade News Fortnightly News Paper, Printed, Published & Owned by Swapan Roy at 38-B / 56 Block, C. R. Park, New Delhi-110019 (India). Printed at Pushpak Printer, C-96, Okhla Industrial Area-I, New Delhi-20.

Retail selling price of News Paper Rs. 10. Annual subscription Rs. 240.

Editor : [email protected] [email protected] : [email protected] [email protected] : [email protected] : [email protected]

product of fortnight

18

22

24

INTEX Unveils Sound Bar Home Theatre System

Pg>>>

Pg>>>

Pg>>>Visit us at : www.ncnonline.net

Pg>>>

“We intend to expand market through the introduction of new products by growing our partner and channel base”

WD Organised Dealer Meet successfully at Aligarh

CMYK

CMYK

CMYK

CMYK


news brief

Sandeep Ramani joins EnventEnvent has announced the joining of co-founder

Sandeep Ramani as the Chief Operating Officer. "Sandeep’s joining was little overdue and his rich domain experience & strong relationship with the channel community will contribute in enhancing our market penetration across the country. Envent is built to create niche in the mundane

world of wired and wireless gadgets & with his deep understanding of Channel & OEM sales business, I am sure we will be able to take Envent to different heights said Sukhesh Madaan, Founder & CEO, Envent. “I am looking forward to this new and challenging opportunity. Having expertise and experience of launching new brands, we have now taken up the challenge to build a brand around extreme Innovation. The aim is to give each user a customized experience that makes him enjoy his share of technology. I am quite excited about introducing Envent’s innovative and state of the art offerings. I am sure the Indian consumer as well as our channel partners will find lot of value in our product line.” commented Sandeep Ramani.

Zebronics infuses magic into Wireless ProductsTop Notch Infotronix announced four new high-performance wireless products, NetWiz – The

Network Wizard. These products redefine the role wireless routers and gateways play in consumers’ life by enabling a variety of innovative new applications and features, which expand the possibilities and unleash the ultimate home network. The NetWiz – The Network Wizard is a product range has

3 wireless routers and a wireless dongle. Be it a PC, Laptop, a tablet or even a mobile phone, Netwiz series wireless routers connects all for a seamless internet experience. Its just magical. In today’s’ connected world communication is big part of our life, internet is one of the fastest medium of communication, Zebronics have tried to make it simple for all kind of users. Several research and development were conducted for months to make sure that these products prove to be user friendly and works flawlessly. With the new wireless routers announced today, Zebronics is not only setting a new industry bar for performance and choice in the wireless networking category, but also redefining the role of the router. The

high quality products in Netwiz range are now available along with all the accessories like adapter, cables and manuals. Commenting on the launch Pradeep Doshi - Director Sales, Topnotch Infotronix said “NetWiz products have been planned and tested for long time by us, we wanted to be perfectly sure of the quality and making these products more easy to use even though it delayed the launch. The results are the products which are wonderful to use. We have also added a designer element to the products. ” We are proud to announce a new product range Netwiz from Zebronics, he added.

WatchGuard XTM 8 Series Wins as Next-Generation Firewall

WatchGuard Technologies announced that the WatchGuard XTM 8 series next-generation firewall won the Medium Enterprise Security Solution Award from granted by Info Security Products Guide. The security industry celebrated its 8th Annual 2012 Global Excellence Awards by honoring excellence in every facet of the industry including products, people behind the successes and best companies."WatchGuard is honored to receive this award that recognizes our dedication to providing unbeatable security solutions to medium sized enterprises," said Eric Aarrestad, VP of Marketing at WatchGuard Technologies. "The WatchGuard XTM 8 series next-generation firewall provides cutting edge Application Control technologies along with advanced firewall and IPS protection. No other firewall provides as much performance, functionality and value for the mid-market and enterprise than this."More than 50 judges from a broad spectrum of industry voices from around the world participated and their average scores determined the 2012 Global Excellence Awards Finalists and Winners.

ASUS opens up 4th retail store in West BengalASUS Technology is further mounting its presence with opening of its retail outlet in

Siliguri, West Bengal. Under the retail development strategy, Asus has been targeting states wise expansion to launch its exclusive provisions across the population. Under the same strategy, the company is opening an exclusive retail collection store in Siliguri which will feature the entire range of fully working Notebooks and Netbooks that have been launched in India till date. The retail outlet Digitek is located at, Hotel Vinayak Complex, 2nd Floor, Hill Cart Road, Siliguri. The company has made diligent efforts to magnify the retail presence across the country, the setting up of Siliguri store is a part of the company’s strategy in providing access to all the future and most up-to-date technology to the customers in the small cities and towns. The company already has set up stores in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Calicut, Goa, Jaipur, Thane, Raipur, Bhillai, Gurgaon, Durgapur and Cochin, earlier. With its retail expansion, ASUS is aiming at providing the opportunity to the customers to have firsthand information on its superior technology and product range.“In view of the 3 existing stores in West Bengal and the constructive responses we have acquired from this region, we were categorical about placing another retail facility here. Our store in Siliguri being our 4th store in West Bengal will certainly prove out to be an assenting move for us as well as for our existing and prospective customers’ constantly increasing expectations. Our value and volume strategy with the augmented reach in West Bengal will further lift our assistance for our customers in order to provide them access to all the notable upcoming technology.” commented Unaez Quraishi – Sales & Distribution Director – System Business Group, Asus (India).

Sandeep Ramani, COO, Envent

CMYK

CMYK

CMYK

CMYK

CCCMMMYYYKKK

CMYK

CMYK


Ben Su takes over as the New MD for MSI IndiaMSI announced the appointment of Ben Su as the new Managing Director for MSI India. Ben has recently taken over this

role from Eric Kuo, who was previously heading MSI India and has now moved on to a larger role back in the company head quarter in Taiwan. In his capacity as the new Managing Director of the Company, Su would be overseeing pan-India operations in verticals like technical support and sales for MSI in the country. Talking about his aggressive plan for the company in the year ahead, he said, “Our growth in India has been consistent. MSI saw a growth of 37% last year and over shot its annual target. We look to maintain it in 2012 as well and hope to grow by another 30% this year.”Ben has been associated with MSI for the past 3 years as the National Business Head. He has been the force behind creating an aggressive local sales team for the India market which has proved to be extremely successful for MSI in the country. “We are currently operating in more than 30 cities in India and we look forward to expand our business by 6-7 cities every quarter. This year, we are aggressively looking at penetrating into C and D-class cities through one-to-one relationship with direct resellers. Overall we have 400 loyal partners across India, but we see tremendous growth in the new markets. Additionally, we are putting resources to grow our online sales business," he further added.

news brief news brief

BenQ launches second-generation Joybee GP2 in India

BenQ announced the launch of its second-generation Joybee GP2 in India for a big screen experience on the go.A revolutionary mobile entertainer; the Joybee GP2 leads the category with unparalleled audiovisual multimedia experience on the go. These include an all-in-one Apple iPhone/iPod-compatible dock, optional battery pack, highly power-efficient 3LED projection technology, 720p HD-ready short-throw projection, 200 ANSI lumen brightness, superior multimedia connectivity (connectable to Apple iPads and other tablet computers via HDMI), multiple format support, SD card slot, USB Reader , File Transfer to 2GB onboard memory from computers and two 2W stereo speakers.“‘Delivering on our commitment of providing effi cient projection solutions for India, this new power packed projector, GP2 has been specially designed to combine ease-of-use with optimal performance allowing users to create Big Picture experience even in smallest of spaces. People today are always on the move and GP2 is the perfect answer for the collaborative needs of professionals as well as individuals. Joybee GP2 is a product that can be used while you are off for a vacation, organizing a party at your home or even at your offi ce boardroom presentations by connecting it to Apple iPads, iPhone and other tablets via HDMI. It is an all-in-one pocket device that can serve both business as well as personal entertainment purpose, said, Rajeev Singh, Country Head & General Manager, BenQ India. Light and compact at a mere 565g, this palm-sized device features an all-in-one iPhone/iPod-compatible dock designed to put a spin to house parties, sleepovers, camping expeditions or even expeditions abroad. With a simple plug 'n play, users can share videos, photos and games with their family and friends on a brilliant 160" cinematic display or hit the beat via the music playback function effortlessly. The simultaneous charging capability ensures the fun will never stop. What’s more, BenQ has designed an optional battery pack to go with this nifty device, offering users three full hours of big picture when the battery is fully charged.

WD Ships First 2 TB Portable Hard Drives Western Digital announced the next generation of its top-selling

My Passport line of portable hard drives, offering consumers a fresh new enclosure design and the fi rst-ever 2 TB capacity in a portable drive. Now available in fi ve popular colors: white, black, silver, blue, and red, with a range of capacities beginning from 500 GB, the new sleeker My Passport portable drives offer digital consumers an appealing array of storage options that reflect their p e r s o n a l s t y l e . Additionally, the new My Passport drives offer WD Smart Ware automatic backup software and WD Security for password protection a n d h a r d w a r e encryption. With the addi t ion of premium finishes, specially-engineered to make the outer shell more resistant to scratches and fi ngerprints, the new My Passport external d r i v e s f e a t u r e ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity; USB 2.0 compatibility; c o n t i n u o u s , automatic backup software; and password protection with hardware encryption. The included software offers the fl exibility to customize the drive to a user’s storage preferences: installing all features, just the components needed, or using the drive without the software. The new 2 TB model offers massive capacity in an amazing pocket-sized enclosure, affording plenty of secure storage for all of one’s photos, video, music and other important fi les.“More than money, jewelry and other valuables, the item most missed if ever lost or stolen is ones computer – and everything on it – so our goal in launching the next-generation of the popular My Passport drives is to encourage more consumers to protect their data before something happens,” said Khalid Wani, WD’s Sales director – branded business for India, Middle East and Africa. “The new My Passport makes backing up and preserving one’s digital life easier, reliable and more secure than ever – it’s the perfect blend of monstrous capacity, reliability and user-friendly technology in a sleek form factor, now in fi ve colors.”

CMYK

CMYK

National Computrade News | 30 Mar. - 14 Apr., 2012 9

CMYK

CMYK


Antec launches One S3 Enclosure Antec Inc. launches EA-650 Platinum, the latest in its series

of power supplies for the Indian market. With the addition of EarthWatts Platinum, Antec has effectively upgraded the EarthWatts family of energy-conscious power supplies to the highest standard of efficiency. EA-650 Platinum ensures that environmentally-conscious corporations and energy-savvy end users alike can take advantage of the benefits of 80 PLUS PLATINUM efficiency. As one of the industry’s first mainstream 80 PLUS® Platinum certified PSUs, EarthWatts Platinum offers an ideal combination of industry-leading reliability, guaranteed continuous power and up to 93% energy efficiency compared to prior models, saving users on average up to 25% on their electric bill. Simple 120mm two ball-bearing fan controlled by Antec’s renowned Thermal Manager and CircuitShield operates with minimal noise even at full load.

ASUS Reveals Intel 7 Series-Based Motherboards ASUS has recently hosted a series of global seminars, which provided a stage for several

new proprietary technologies, all featured on upcoming ASUS motherboards that use Intel 7 series chipsets. They include the pioneering Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control for significant performance boosts, ASUS Wi-Fi GO!forfuture-proof

and more convenient entertainment experiences, and Fan Xpert 2, which enables the most customizable fan controls ever offered on a motherboard. On display at the seminars were brand new motherboards from ASUS’ celebrated ROG brand, including the micro ATX Maximus

V GENE, as well as the ruggedized SABERTOOTH Z77 from the ASUS TUF range. The Maximus V GENE comes with SupremeFX III audio and network traffic management via

Intel Ethernet and ASUS GameFirst technology, affording smoother and more immersive gameplay. Meanwhile,

the SABERTOOTH Z77 features Thermal Armor for precision cooling and unsurpassed reliability. In addition to these boards, the ASUS 7 Series caters to a wide range of computing segments, including workstation models with 4-way GeForce SLI and dual Intel Ethernet. Multimedia-focused and energy efficient mini-ITX and H77 motherboards further extend new ASUS and Intel® technologies into the home theater PC sector.

Edimax Unveils Wireless Network Camera Edimax Technology announced the launch of the IC-3015Wn 1.3Mpx Wireless

Network Camera. The Edimax IC-3015Wn 1.3Mpx Wireless Network Camera is a highly cost-effective network camera designed for easy home monitoring. It is of an average smartphone size, the Edimax IC-3015Wn can be easily set up on a table or on the wall, so one can always keep an eye on the safety of their loved ones, pets or property. The Edimax IC-3015Wn comes in a glossy white finish and a simplistic design, allowing it to blend in perfectly with user's home decoration. The Edimax IC-3015Wn 1.3Mpx Wireless Network Camera is simply the best choice for easy home monitoring. The Edimax IC-3015Wn is built with a wide 1.7mm (28mm equiv.) lens that covers a viewing angle of 74.8 degrees, making it suitable for capturing video footage of a wide area with a single network camera. With a 1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, this network camera is able to capture SXVGA (1280 x 960) videos at 30 frames per second.

Techcom introduces high performance Webcam, SSD 355

Techcom has added one more excellent performance webcam to its stable – the SSD 355; which comes with high quality 3P lens and night vision too. The high quality 3P lens helps provide true picture quality and better resolution while 6 white LED indication lights offer enhanced visibility and sharp, clearer images, even in the dark. While, the lights have sensors which activates them automatically in low-light conditions, a manual control button is also provided that allows you to use the lights at your own convenience. With easy to use clamp stand, it i s conven ient to use with both PCs and laptops. The plug & play model makes it easy to install and operate. T h e w e b c a m is easily connectible via 2.0 (UVC) high speed USB interface. Built-in microphone of superior quality makes the SSD 355 a very efficient medium for effective and convenient communication, esp. during video chats. It also has powerful zoom options with zooming in possible up to 4X.

launch pad

PNY introduces HP v250wPNY introduce the most innovative USB Flash drive

to its HP line-up. PNY and HP continuing its success with metallic USB flash drives such as the silver v210w \ v220w and the golden v225w \ c335w, has a yet another offering with the new v250w. This USB flash drive sports a solid metal design with a lustrous and classy steel finish. One of its unique features is a hook at the end to help secure it as an accessory to your bag, purse, keys, backpacks, or even your

trousers' belt loop. The v250w seems more like a marvelous example of HP engineering with its glossy metallic body and a carabineer or mountaineer's sky hook at one end. Since it is not made of plastic as usual, it is rugged and resistant to damage.

The cap-less design ensures that you don't have to worry about losing the cap. Measuring a handy 5 mm x 15.8 mm x 46.6 mm and weighing 11.5 g, this is an ultra-compact, slim and highly portable flash drive.The HP v250w is available in capacities of 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB, allowing you to easily carry and share your music, photos, videos, and other data with your friends. The drive has a USB 2.0 interface which is backward compatible with older USB ports. It is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7, and even on Mac OS 10.3 and above..

Verbatim unveils ultra stylish ‘Clip-it’ USB Drive Verbatim’s “Clip-it” USB Drive brings a unique way to attach the paper work with

the electronic one. Being the new entry in the Indian flash drive market, Verbatim’s USB drive combines flash storage with the simple functionality of a paperclip or pocket clip, to make it a wonderfully practical solution for daily business or private users. Designed to be resistant to dust, water and static discharges, this Capless USB connector is available in a range of vibrant colors including Black, White, Yellow, Green, Pink, Blue and Orange.Arman Emami designed this Red Dot award-winning ultra stylish USB drive comes with storage capacities of 2GB and 4GB, 8GB and 16GB. “The appearance of USB drives plays an important role while choosing one for our use. The convenience to carry and keep it safely makes them unique among other players. With ultra-reliable SIP (System In Package) Technology which encapsulates all electronic components, Verbatim’s USB drive scores high among others. The Clip-it USB drive makes it easier for you to keep all your data together in one place, whether it is electronic or not. Now you can send and store documents together with media files without having to use or email attachments,” said, Ramesh Tuli, Country Manager, Verbatim India.

Moser Baer unveils Racer mini USB flash drive

Moser Baer has launched another innovative offering in the f lash memory segment- a race car shaped USB f lash drive. Named as Moser Baer Racer, the tiny, sleek a n d t r e n d y m i n i USB flash drive has an ergonomic design. Its slightly r a i s e d p l a t f o r m , ribbed contours and connector-less shape prov ide comfortable insertion and pull-out, ease of hold and portability. It comes in 4 and 8 GB variants. According to Deepak Shetty, Senior Vice President-Domestic Sales and Marketing, Moser Baer, “The mini-USB flash drive rides high not only on the form factor but also on its high data transfer rate adding value to the overall usage experience. "

CMYK

CMYK


CMYK

CMYK


ECS introduces Thin Mini-ITX motherboards Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) announces a variety of options of Thin Mini-ITX

for users to meet their different demands with AIO (All-In-One) and motherboards. To target different segments, ECS Thin Mini-ITX motherboards are not only compatible with AIO but also with small form factor PCs, offering a wide range of solutions including H61H2-TI, H61H2- G11 and CDC-TI. With the growth in popularity of AIO, acceptance

of the Thin Mini-ITX platform proves to be leading standard of this new trend, allowing for future-proof upgradeability. The

brand new CDC-TI Thin Mini-ITX motherboard supports Intel Atom D2700/D2550/D2500 Dual-core processors. The CPU and Memory are supported 100% by Solid

Capacitors in order to provide better conductivity and longevity. CDC-TI features 2 x DDR3 SO-DIMM socket supporting

u p t o 4GB, 2 x SATA 3Gb/s, 2 x USB 2.0, 2 Mini-PCIe (1 Full/ 1 Half), VGA, HDMI and LVDS support. It is distinguished by its fan-less design because of the lowest CPU power consumption of <10W TDP. ECS CDC-TI not only works well for Thin Mini-ITX AIOs but also for other form factors that can take advantage of a low-profi le board.

Jabra launches UC Voice Series Headsets With Jabra’s leading position within the hands-free communications industry and the

expected growth potential of INR 35-70 billion by 2014 (driven by the growth of Unifi ed Communications) Jabra announced the launch of four new UC-dedicated headsets for cost-effective UC deployments – the Jabra UC VOICET series. All four headsets were designed specifically for companies looking for a c o s t - e f f e c t i v e means of deploying headsets across an organization and to accommodate for the different working styles and environments without compromis ing on quality. In addition to headset solutions for light to heavy users the Jabra UC VOICE series features a portable headset deve loped for today’s virtual offi ces that is the industry’s fi rst corded UC headset with a behind-the-ear wearing style and discreet form factor for video conferencing.“Today there are approximately 7.8 million users of UC,” said Ralph Ede, Managing Director – South A s i a Jabra. “By 2015 that number is expected to skyrocket to 49.5 million. Optimization of these investments by adding the voice dimension to the UC experience and attaching headsets that offer superior sound, comfort and build will have a tremendous impact when wanting to ensure the right ROI.”

launch pad

Envent introduces Human touch keyboard and mouse combo

Envent has rolled out the all new Human touch keyboard and mouse combo that lets the user work the way he likes. The stylish ET-KBWMC007 2.4 GHz wireless combo is not just sleek but also tough and spill resistant. It is designed with sturdy tilt legs and durable keys. It helps the user operate faster with the one-touch control keys for instant access to music, volume, Internet and much more.

It comes loaded with features like high quality membrane for easy typing experience and ergonomic design to prevent arm fatigue. It has 104 keys and 14 hot keys. It is compatible with windows 98/2000/xp/vista/7 with stylish mouse of resolution of 1000dpi you’ll enjoy smooth, precise tracking on virtually any surface. This wireless combo allows you to work or play in more places—like your comfy couch—the long-range wireless connection virtually eliminates delays, dropouts, and interference and gives you range of up to 10 meters with advanced 2.4 GHz connectivity.

AOC introduces 22” IPS LED Monitor AOC introduced a new addition to its monitor family

i2251Fwe, a 22” IPS LED Monitor - a gizmo of new features. I2251Fwe is great in looks, super slim, has a glossy fi nish with stylish Touch keys and a textured back cover with unique multi-function Dual stand, that can double up to give a photo frame look. The AOC IPS Monitor offers

unbeatable performance with accurate image output. Having a wider colour gamut, than normal panels, the IPS Panel offers better and more realistic colour reproduction. The wide view (178’ viewing angle both horizontally & vertically) is an icing on cake. Additionally the IPS Panel is a solid

panel, making it more suitable for advanced touch screen applications. Saurabh Grover, Sales Head India, AOC Monitor Business said, “ The new IPS LED Monitor from AOC, is ideal for customers who want the most advanced IPS technology at value prices. This stylish IPS LED monitor offers advanced performance, with accurate image and colour output; and is ideal for specialized applications like graphics, touch screen applications, vertical displays etc.”

Genius launches Portable Stereo Gaming SpeakerTaiwan –based Genius presents a new set of portable stereo gaming speakers, SP-i250G

for the GX Gaming line. SP-i250G has two omni directional stereo speakers that provide vivid and rich audio. The advanced 40mm neodymium speakers provide deep low notes in a small portable cabinet. Also one can just use one speaker with any audio device. SP-i250G uses a special mechanical to turn the power on/off and adjust the volume by twisting the middle cover. As an added feature an LED ring in the middle of the speaker will change different colors when music is playing. The Gold plated plug makes sound signal transmission smoother and decreases noise. There is a pouch for each speaker and charging is easy by using a USB port. SP-i250G brings amazing dynamic sound performance when one is playing games or listening to all kinds of music anywhere.

CMYK

CMYK


CMYK

CMYK


needed to extend the lifecycle and boost a

system’s performance to the maximum. The balance

be tween pe r fo rmance and price makes this SSD deliver the best ROI as an upgrade for a fl eet of corporate notebooks or desktops or the home PC.

The SSDNow V+200 series of SSDs from Kingston are unique and versatile. While targeted at end users within the enterprise, the SSDNow V+200 will fi nd itself widely adopted by consumers as well. Kingston of course is expecting traction with end users as well though since they offer an easy upgrade kit, something that appeals more to the client user than enterprise.

Regardless of the target, the SSDNow

V+200 SSD holds up exactly as expected for a SandForce enabled drive with asynchronous NAND. For end users though, the SSDNow V+200 series pack a punch with strong low queue-depth performance with above average consideration for thermal dissipation under heavy workloads. This is the latest-generation of Kingston SSD product lineup. It moves fast. It boots in seconds, has a sequential read/write speed of 535MBps/480MBps, and houses a SandForce SF-2281 controller. The innovative product is equipped with all essential tools that are needed for extending the lifecycle and boosting a system's performance to the maximum. With this latest offering, Kingston is hoping to strike a perfect balance offering an exciting range of SSDs with excellent features at competitive prices.For more information Contact :Website: www.kingston.com/enEmail: [email protected] Tel No: 022 42230300

strives to offer the perfect upgrade solution to cover each market s e g m e n t . T h e

SSDNow V+200 drives have been

spec i f i c a l l y designed to

meet

the needs of both business and home users looking for an inexpensive yet powerful upgrade. The new Kingston SSDNow V+200 solid-state drives are aimed as the “ideal high-performance upgrade solution for the performance minded yet cost-conscious business or home user.”

The Kingston SSDNow V+200 family uses the 2nd generation SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) SandForce SF-2281 controller, promising sequential read and write speeds of up to 535MB/s and 480MB/s, respectively. The SSDNow V+200 series of SSDs are available in 60GB, 90GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB

capacities. They come as either a standalone

drive, or as an upgrade kit. Kits will include cables, brackets, cloning software and an HDD enclosure.

Additionally, Kingston constantly strives to offer the perfect upgrade solution to cover

each market segment. The SSDNow V+200 drives have been specifically designed to meet the needs of both business and

home users looking for an inexpensive yet powerful upgrade. The SSDNow V+200 series are equipped with all the essential tools

For any organistion, SSDNow can deliver dramatic savings with lower

upfront costs and TCO. SSDNow drives can extend the lifecycle and dramatically improve the performance of a PC with higher speeds, greater stability and legendary Kingston reliabil ity. From booting up to opening applications, SSDNow signifi cantly cuts down waiting time. Best of all, with no moving parts, SSDNow drives are shock-proof, maintaining stability through the roughest conditions and extending the life of your desktop or notebook.

SSDs in the enterprise are quickly moving from cutting-edge status to advanced but increasingly common fi xtures of data center storage infrastructure. But as we've seen too often in the past, advances in one area of the enterprise organism are of limited value without corresponding developments elsewhere. It's not without a bit of irony, however, that SSDs are allowing the storage side of the house to push a few envelopes for a change. After all, storage has traditionally been the slowest evolving in the enterprise, as both server and networking technologies have a long history of pushing I/O way beyond the state-of-the-art in traditional spinning media.

Now that enterprise SSDs can boast of speeds as high as 500 MB/s, the pressure is on the rest of the enterprise stack to support larger amounts of Flash in increasingly complex and dynamic data environments. Still, the simple fact is that data loads are expanding exponentially, and enterprises are desperate for any technology to help manage the infl ux, even if it means wholesale rebuilding of enterprise infrastructure. Kingston c o n s t a n t l y

Kingston's SSDNow V+200: A solid option for good performance and value

kingston

CMYK

CMYK


CMYK

CMYK


product of fortnight

Intex Technologies has launched its fi rst

wireless sound bar home theatre system. ‘Sound Bar Marvel 250’ takes entertainment to the next level with virtual surround sound and enhanced audio packed into a slim profi le. This innovat ive sound system is available at an attractive price in India.

INTEX Marvel 250 Sound Bar gives you the

virtual surround sound effect without the mesh of wires all around your room. It comes with a wireless subwoofer which adds real punch and power to your music and movies. The bar is stylishly designed offering fl exibility in terms of placement on the wall or table top. Behind the elegant looks of this sound bar is a thumping output of 80W and this output is complimented with the enhanced sound of a 100 W Subwoofer.

Commenting on the launch, Vikram Kalia, GM- Product Management, Intex Technologies (India) Ltd. said, “The most important feature for any home theater system is high quality sound. Consumers have become more demanding and are looking for a device that not only comes at an affordable price but also gives rich audio experience. We are very excited to introduce the Sound Bar range which will redefi ne the total sound experience. It literally converts any television into a total home entertainment system.”

“Sound bars are becoming popular in India and are a good match for fl at-panel TVs as they provide much better sound than the tiny speakers built into those sets. Their sleek designs perfectly complement the styling of the latest plasma and LCD displays. Going forward we intend to pursue market opportunities in lifestyle audio products in both personal and commercial segment,” he further added.

Today music is considered to be one of the most relaxing experiences for the human beings. This makes speaker segment to be always in demand. Current scenario of Multimedia speakers is quite happening. The sales are on an upward trend and Intex is today in commanding position. The number of models being launched in this year has further strengthened this positioning.

Speaker market is getting into various applications since past few years which have resulted into increase in the numbers. The connectivity with LCD/LED TVs and DVD Players has given additional sales to the Multimedia Player segment.

INTEX sound bar has been thoughtfully designed with new generation CLASS D Audio Amplifi er circuitry for today’s digital music sources. Equipped with instant Low Power Radio (LPR) based wireless interface at 2.4GHz between sub woofer and Channel Bar, the bar automatically eliminates pairing time as required in blue-tooth based technology.

Designed to perform under all power conditions in India, it has SMPS based power supply design. The Sound Bar has control buttons on the panel as well as it can be controlled through a remote. Offering the ultimate in consumer convenience, It is compatible with various sources - DVD player, personal computer, laptops, video game console and Television.

Another model of Sound bar - “Superb 200” is also available with inbuilt subwoofer and is priced at Rs. 9999. Both these models will be available at the counters of INTEX IT and Consumer Electronics Channel Partners and INTEX SQUARES (exclusive retail stores) across the country.

The brand 'Intex' covers eight business segments- PC & Peripherals, Mobile Phones, Consumer Electronics, Security Software, Retail, Power Electronics, Enterprise Business and International Business. The business segments cover a portfolio of 29 Product Groups spread across more than

350 SKUs ranging from Multimedia Speakers, Headphones, Web Cameras, TFT-LCD /LED monitors, Data Card, Dual SIM/Triple SIM and Single SIM mobile handsets, LCD & LED TVs, DVD players, Antivirus & Internet Security to name just a few. The Company has been a pioneer in launching novel products like India's first projector Phone V-Show, Vision Phone for visually challenged, Dominator to name few.

INTEX Unveils Sound Bar Home Theatre System

Sound bars are becoming popular in India and are

a good match for fl at-panel TVs as they provide

much better sound than the tiny speakers built

into those sets.

Vikram Kalia, GM- Product Management, Intex Technologies (India) Ltd.

• Channel Bar Power Output: 40w +40w rms @ 10% THD

• Sub Woofer Power Output: 50w+50w rms @ 10% THD.[Dual Voice coil Driver]

• Total System Peak Music Power: 252w.• System Frequency Response: 20Hz – 22 KHz

[within 2 db]• System S/N Ratio: above 85db.• Input Sensitivity: 450mv rms.• Channel separation: Above 60db.

Salient Features

CMYK

CMYK


CMYK

CMYK


happening


Hewlett-Packard announced the launch of HP Wall Art in India; offering a transformational and high-growth business opportunity for its print service provider (PSP) partners. HP Wall Art is an attractive, easy and affordable wall décor solution

that uses HP Latex printers and HP PVC-free Wall Paper to bring a room to life. By partnering with HP for Wall Art, PSPs can help their customers create and customize their own wall décor that is easy to order and simple to install. HP Wall Art opens whole new business frontiers in the wide format printing market by enabling PSPs to diversify their offerings and reach new markets of interior décor for homes and commercial spaces. It is fi rst-of-its-kind wall décor product that combines HP’s industry-leading printing technology with hundreds of designs to offer unique, personalized wallpapers for living rooms, bedrooms and children’s rooms. This new initiative further strengthens HP’s constant endeavours in making their print partners more productive, effi cient and profi table.Puneet Chadha, Director – Graphics Solutions Business, HP Imaging and Printing Group India said, “We are very bullish about HP Wall Art, which is a revolutionary product that leverages HP’s advanced printing technology to offer a uniquely customizable home décor option for the home. By offering a complete ecosystem to our partners, we would be able to mitigate business risks and lower the entry barriers for our PSP for this new and exciting business opportunity.”“The graphics business in India has a great future and has gained wide acceptance in indoor and outdoor applications, including soft signage,” Chadha added. This new line of technology would benefi t PSPs with an existing Latex-installed base, and also the aspiring ones who can now join this new ecosystem and tap the revenue potential in the interior décor segment. The upgrade is seamless for an existing latex printer through adoption of new machines in the same line.HP Latex printing technology offers PSPs the opportunity to be at the forefront of another advancement—environmentally responsible printing. HP has been constantly evolving technologies for their partners to ensure high margin earnings.

Western Digital organised Dealer meet at Aligarh on 19th March. In this meet

WD ddisplayed all the internal and external drives. All the partners from Aligarh and adjoining are also attended the meet. WD updated the partners about current HDD industry situation after Thailand fl ood. They also update the partners about entire range of products, service program and incentive SWD program. The main attraction of the meet was WD Enterprise Drive, Laptop drives and Media Players. “I am delighted to know that partners are quite are happy with our WD express service. I am very thankful to AITA (Aligarh IT association) for giving me this opportunity to have interaction with partners,” said, Deepak Jain, Sales Manager- North India, Western Digital. WD, a storage

WD OrganisedDealer Meet successfully at Aligarh

industry pioneer and long-time leader, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' d a t a a c c e s s i b l e

and secure from loss. Its storage

technologies serve a wide range of host applications including client and enterprise c o m p u t i n g , e m b e d d e d s y s t ems and consumer electronics, as well as its own storage systems. Its home enter ta inment products enable r ich engagement with stored digital content.

CMYK

CMYK


CMYK

CMYK

Recently, NComputing launched the NComputing M300, an entirely new virtual desktop device that redefines what is

possible in a thin client. The M300 delivers customers a 3-in-1 device that provides a rich PC experience to three users simultaneously at 1/3rd the cost, using 1/3rd the power and 1/3rd the networking ports compared to PCs and other thin clients. Customers can now deploy more computing per rupee, spend less on power and facility upgrades, and manage with fewer IT resources. Available immediately worldwide, the M300 is targeted at local workgroups from 3 to 45 users in environments like classrooms, labs, libraries, shared office workspaces, business centers and call centers.

Manish Sharma, Vice President Asia Pacific, NComputing Inc, said, “NComputing delivers unmatched price performance, most optimal capabilities and is the only technology vendor to provide the entire end-to-end VDI solution.” “The new 3-in-1 M300 is a game changing product and will further strengthen our position in the thin client segment in India. International Data Corporation (IDC), a leading provider of global IT research and advice, has ranked NComputing as the largest provider of enterprise client devices in India, with an unbeatable market

share of 89%, as per the last tracker report, “Sharma added further.According to International Data Corporation (IDC), NComputing

is the largest provider of enterprise client devices in India. India is one of the world’s most prolific consumers of thin and terminal clients; and home to some of the world’s largest public and private virtual desktop deployments – most of which are based on NComputing technology.

“This latest IDC report reinforces NComputing’s position as the leader in the enterprise client devices market in India - which has been our fastest growing market,” said Sharma. “NComputing has redefined and revolutionized desktop computing. We lead the market in innovation and solving the desktop computing needs of public, private and education customers throughout India. We intend to expand the market still further through the introduction of new products, by growing our partner and channel base, and by increasing existing and new customer adoption,” continued, Sharma.

In Q3 2011, NComputing had achieved 200% YoY (year-on-year) growth in shipments of its virtual desktop solutions in India. The company has achieved particular success in the education and public sectors, having supplied 60% of its solutions in schools throughout India. 30% of sales were to small and mid-sized businesses (SMB), a market that is increasingly turning to virtual desktops as a high performance, low cost desktop computing solution.

NComputing solutions have been adopted as the desktop computing solution of choice by multiple states like Bihar, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. “The company has also been recognized for bringing truly affordable, simple yet high performance and energy efficient computing solutions to schools, hospitals, factories and businesses. NComputing recorded a recent technology breakthrough in the performance and economics of VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) with the release of vSpace Server 6.5 that delivers the ability to support up to 100 users in a single operating system,” said Sharma.

The newly launched product the M300 was built to be a simple, incredibly powerful, and highly affordable thin-client deployment option. Working in tandem with NComputing’s vSpace Server 6.6 software, the M300 3-in-1 thin client kit allows an organization to add virtual PC desktops for a fraction of the cost of a PC. “Customers can lower cost of acquisition and energy costs by more than 75%, networking costs by 67% and support costs by up to 75% ¬-- with no compromise in the quality of the computing experience for users. For the M300, vSpace Server software enables up to 45 concurrent users to be hosted on a single operating system instance and on a single host computer. An entire deployment can be measured in hours and managed by either IT professionals or those with only basic PC skills and time. With these capabilities, the M300 3-in-1 thin-client kit multiplies the benefits of thin client computing in a virtual desktop environment,” added, Sharma.

“NComputing’s highly successful PCI-based X-Series, the M300 delivers superior graphics & HD video streaming capabilities, increases the number of users per host PC, connects at distance with Ethernet, and provides support for USB 2.0. The M300 is available immediately from NComputing’s National Distributor, Redington India Limited and its 700 channel partners across the country,” concluded, Sharma.

in focus

“We intend to expand market through the introduction of new products by growing our partner and channel base”


Manish Sharma, Vice President Asia Pacific, NComputing Inc

CMYK

CMYK

CMYK

CMYK


NOTE Book

The Aspire Series offers a diverse range of notebooks that give you the performance, graphics

and communication tools to step up your digital

entertainment Aspire Series

notebooks are attractive, ergonomic and durable. Slim profi les,

cool aesthetic accents, and eye-catching colors abound. Engage in video chats using the Aspire's quality

webcam. In addition, Bluetooth enables quick,

short-range wireless sharing, and the latest interfaces connect to external devices for

fast data transfers.

Intel Core i7-2640M Processor 2.80 GHz

with Turbo Boost up to 3.50 GHz Genuine

Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, 13.3

(33.78 cms) wide (WXGA++: 1600x900) TFT color display (VAIO

Display Plus, LED backlight) Performance Switch: Dynamic Hybrid Graphics

System for STAMINA mode and SPEED mode Lightweight and full-fl at design: Magnesium top

cover & body, aluminium palm rest HD web camera powered by "Exmor"

2nd generation Intel Core i5-2450M processor (2.50 GHz

with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10 GHz) Genuine Windows 7 Home

Premium SP1 64bit (English) 14.0" (35.6cm)

HD WLED True-Life (1366x768)

4GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MH

PORTÉGÉ Z830Weighing mere 1.12kg and only 15.9mm thick at its

thickest point. The PORTÉGÉ Z830 sets a new standard

for thin and light laptops, in not just its portability

but cutting-edge design. It is packing a powerful Intel

Core i3, i5, or i7 processor and a plethora of essential connection ports.

Together with Toshiba’ Hi-Speed Start technology that starts Windows® from the power-off state in

about 13 seconds, The Z830 has a Li-ion battery that powers

the laptop for up to approximately 8 hours.

product review

Sony: VAIO S Series

Dell : XPS 14z

Toshiba: PROTEGEZ830

ACER: Aspire

CMYK

CMYK


CMYK

CMYK

Registration No. R.N.I. 72270/99

NCN[National Computrade News]

Documents

Transcript of NCN[National Computrade News]