Genius today announces their new learning graphics tablet – Kids Designer II. Helping to accelerate kids’, ages 3-8, learning and creativity skills, this Genius learning graphics tablet is a fun yet educational tool for kids to play, paint, create, and learn.
The Kids Designer II has a 5” x 8” contact area as well as large volume buttons giving kids convenient control. Additionally, the enter key on the front of this learning graphics tablet gives kids instant game access.
Kids can use the wireless stylus to play Kids Designer II’s interactive games and activities, or even use it as a mouse. When finished using the stylus, it can be placed on the adjustable pen stand – eliminating any worries about losing the stylus.
The Kids Designer II has fifteen learning games, creative activities, and programs at three difficulty levels that cover a range of subjects, including: colors, shapes, logic, geography, math, memory, responsiveness, and drawing. The kid-friendly interface ensures that children won’t get bored.
Simply install the software, plug Genius’ Kids Designer II into your computer via USB, and watch your kids’ minds take-off while they express themselves, learn valuable skills, and get a head-start on mastering technological innovations of tomorrow.
Genius’ Kids Designer II is compatible with Windows® 7/Vista/XP. One USB port is required for connecting the tablet to your PC, as well as a CD/DVD-ROM for software installation.

Package Contents:

• Kids Designer II
• Cordless pen
• CD includes: Kids Designer II game software (15 games)
• Multi-language user manual

Product photos and detailed specs are available at: http://www.geniusnet.com/wSite/ct?xItem=51235&ctNode=174&mp=1

Genius Announces New Learning Graphics Tablet – Kids Designer II is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

SEGA^® of America, Inc., SEGA^® Europe Ltd., Gearbox Software and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated first-person shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines™ will be in stores worldwide on February 12, 2013. As the authentic addition to the ALIENS franchise canon, the game’s stunning visuals and adrenaline pumping action will deliver breathtakingly immersive single, cooperative and competitive multi-player modes. Providing for an innovative asymmetrical competitive multiplayer experience, Aliens: Colonial Marines lets players fight in first person as the ultimate combatants – the United States Colonial Marines, or in third person as the universe’s deadliest killers – the Xenomorphs. Plunging into familiar and new environments from the iconic film franchise, players will have to fight the fear and face the true horrors of the ALIENS universe.

In partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and developed by critically acclaimed studio Gearbox Software, Aliens: Colonial Marines will bring new levels of bone-chilling suspense and adrenaline-filled action to the renowned franchise. Aliens: Colonial Marines begins with an ostensibly abandoned ship, the U.S.S. Sulaco, recovered in orbit around LV-426. Players lead a group of highly trained United States Colonial Marines as they board the deserted craft to uncover the fate of the crew. They will have to fight to survive unspeakable horrors and their own anxieties as they chase down the truth behind a galaxy-spanning deception that places humanity at the mercy of the most murderous and deadly species in the universe. Aliens: Colonial Marines features authentic environments, such as the surface of LV-426 and Hadley’s Hope, weapons inspired by the film series and is designed to provide an exhilarating and engaging new chapter in the ALIENS universe.

Aliens: Colonial Marines will be available in stores across the globe on February 12, 2013 on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. A release date for the announced Wii U™ version will be revealed at a later time.

For more information, please visit www.sega.com/alienscolonialmarines

Aliens: Colonial Marines Lands February 12, 2013 is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

BitFenix is proud to introduce two brand new fan controllers designed to put the user in the driver’s seat – Recon™ and Hydra Pro™. Recon is the world’s first Internet-connected fan controller, offering total control even on the go. Hydra Pro delivers powerful 30W per channel performance and, when combined with BitFenix Spectre and Spectre Pro LED fans, convenient push-button LED on/off functionality.

"Users have been clamoring for these two devices for a while now, and I’m proud to report that the wait is finally over," says BitFenix Product Manager David Jarlestedt. "With Recon and Hydra Pro, BitFenix once again takes our disruptive ideas and brings them into a new design space – fan controllers. Offering never-before-seen functionality at competitive price points, Recon and Hydra Pro are set to become the go-to thermal control devices for enthusiasts the world over."

Recon

 

Designed for the new age of mobile devices, Recon is the world’s first Internet-connected fan controller. After installing the included Windows-based software, this five-channel fan controller enables users to connect to it using smartphones, tablets or laptops via the Internet. Once connected, users can monitor and adjust their fans and temperatures via their mobile device. Best of all, the mobile interface is browser-based, which means it is compatible with virtually any mobile operating system, including iOS, Android, or Windows. At home, the easy-to-use touchscreen interface displays current system temperatures and fan speeds, while giving easy access to the Recon’s advanced functionality.

Recon sports two specially-designed microprocessors that continuously interact with your motherboard, providing real-time status monitoring and control. Users can also save presets and recall up to three presets on-the-fly, making quick adjustments push-button simple. And to keep things looking awesome, Recon’s SofTouch™ bezel delivers a luxurious matte finish and soft feel. With Recon, users are always in total control of their system – even on the go.

 

Hydra Pro

 

Two devices in one, Hydra Pro combines a powerful fan controller with an LED control device. Its five thermal channels deliver up to 30W of power each, and are easily controlled via low-profile sliders that make it compatible with a wide variety of cases – even those with doors.

But when coupled with BitFenix Spectre and Spectre Pro LED fans, Hydra Pro really begins to shine. Users can connect their Spectre and Spectre Pro LED fans to Hydra Pro using the two pin cable that comes with every Spectre and Spectre Pro LED fan. Once connected, users can control fan LEDs with a single button push. Featuring signature BitFenix SofTouch™ surface treatment on the outside, Hydra Pro makes an attractive addition to virtually any system.

Pricing and Availability

BitFenix Recon carries an MSRP of 34.90€ in the EU, $39 in North America, and will be available at the following retailers starting next week:

• North America

  • Performance PCs (http://www.performance-pcs.com )

  • Canada Computers (http://canadacomputers.com )

• Europe

  • Caseking (http://www.caseking.de )

  • Overclockers UK (http://www.overclockers.co.uk )

  • Specialtech (http://www.specialtech.co.uk )

• Australia

  • PC Case Gear (http://pccasegear.com )

  • Scorptech (http://www.scorptec.com.au )

BitFenix Hydra Pro carries an MSRP of 30€ in the EU, $34.90 in North America, and will be available in early June.

For more information on Recon and Hydra Pro, please visit http://www.bitfenix.com .

BitFenix Announces Recon and Hydra Pro Fan Controllers is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

Ematic, a leader in value tablets, announced today the release of the eGlide XL Pro 2, its latest feature-packed, 10” Android-powered tablet.  This standout device redefines the user’s media experience with its widescreen view ideal for movies, and powerful multi-core processor built for optimal performance.

“We’re thrilled to launch the eGlide XL Pro 2, and add it to our expanding line of tablets which suit various needs and lifestyles,” says Roy Rayn, General Manager of Ematic.  “This tablet incorporates everything our consumers love about Ematic products: durability, productivity and affordability.”

Powered to Perform…

The eGlide XL Pro 2 comes preloaded with Android 4.0 OS (or “Ice Cream Sandwich”) and a vast selection of pre-installed applications ready to use right away like the Kobo eReading application.  The Android system delivers an easy user experience; faster web browsing and multi-tasking capabilities while the Ematic App Shop offers access to the latest apps that ensure the user will always be kept up-to-date with news feeds, social networks, and the latest games.

Exceptional Visual Display…

The 10” capacitive touch screen features a crisp, clear display that truly brings movies and games to life.  The tablet’s HD video player supports up to 1080p HD video and games by connecting to an HDTV.  HDMI mirroring puts images from the tablet right to the big screen.

Powerful Processor and Remarkable Storage…

The eGlide XL Pro 2 comes with a 1GHz Processor and 400MHz GPU.  It has more room for storing those important photos, videos, and documents with 4GB of internal storage plus 5GB of additional cloud storage, and 1GB RAM.  Meantime, the MicroSD Card slot makes it possible to add another 32GB of storage.

Packed with Features…

Ematic’s latest tablet includes a built-in three-axis gyroscope coupled with an accelerometer for advanced motion sensing such as full 3D rotation.  It has a front-facing camera and voice recorder.  Built-in Wi-Fi means Internet connectivity anywhere there’s a hotspot.

Introducing EDAN…

Ematic is also pleased to announce that EDAN (“Ematic Digital Assistant & Navigator”) is preloaded onto the eGlide XL Pro 2.  The virtual assistant app uses voice-to-text technology to find out answers to every day questions such as restaurant locations, movie times and more.  Users can verbally dictate an email, Facebook message, or tweet without relying on the tablet’s on-screen keyboard.

The eGlide XL Pro 2 is now available at ShopNBC.com, Walmart.com, and Amazon.com.  It retails for $219.99 (prices may vary).

Product page: http://ematic.us/product_details.php?prodID=158

via MaxBorges

Ematic Launches Inexpensive eGlide XL Pro 2 10” Android Tablet is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

NZXT constantly pursues innovative ways to manufacture the best cases possible in the market. During the development of Switch 810, a lot of passion went into the design phase of this chassis and many bold decisions were made. We incorporated more than 16 features in our chassis while keeping an attractive price point consumers would find highly valuable.

We wanted to ensure that our chassis is not only a great case for you now, but can evolve with technological advances and remain up-to-date for many years to come.

Without our community’s valuable feedback and criticisms, our products would not be as unique as they are today. We always aim to maintain customer satisfaction through providing high quality products at great prices, which is why we decided to release the Special Edition to feature two of the most demanded color palettes from our loyal fans: Matte Black and Gunmetal. The community voiced their opinion and we responded. This is our way of showing that NZXT cares.

The Switch 810 Special Edition is now available in Matte Black and Gunmetal at the NZXT Store, priced at $179.99 MSRP. Click here for a demo video in HD and visit www.nzxt.com for more information.

via MaxBorges

NZXT Launches the Switch 810 Special Edition is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

ADATA Technology Co., Ltd announced a boost to its XPG™ Xtreme Series DDR3 lineup with the DDR3-2133X 8GB and 16GB dual channel kits. This new entry to XPG™ Xtreme Series satisfies enthusiasts’ increasingly stringent demands for high capacity and performance DRAM modules.
The new ADATA XPG Xtreme Series DDR3-2133X runs at 2133 MHz and an operating voltage of 1.65V with latency settings of 10-11-11-30, allowing for predicted bandwidth up to 34.1GB per second.
Each XPG memory chip is selected through a strict filtering process and complete with high performance 8-layer PCB (Printed Circuit Board). The chips are in direct contact with the heat spreaders for efficient heat dissipation and prolonged lifespan. The XPG Xtreme Series DDR3-2133X also supports the Intel™ XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) version 1.3, providing easy configuration for power users, and is compatible with the Intel P67 / X79 / Z68 / Z75 / Z77 platforms.
Availability
The new XPG Xtreme Series DDR3-2133X dual memory kits are already available in the USA and Canada.

More information can be found on ADATA’s website at:
http://www.adata-group.com/index.php?action=product_feature&cid=5&piid=68

ADATA Intros XPG Xtreme Series DDR3-2133X 8GB and 16GB Dual Channel Kits is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

RunCore, leading supplier of high-performance solid-state drives, announces the global launch of their InVincible Solid State Disc drive. This SATA SSD solution provides for highest data security through a special button device that allows for total physical destruction with a single click.

The RunCore InVincible SSDs allow you to protect sensitive data from third party access in two ways with a single click. One method is the intelligent elimination of all your data through overwriting the entire disk with meaningless code. This overwrite-deletion method ensures that there is no way to potentially recover previous data stored to the device, effectively setting you SSD back to factory default.

A less subtle method is the physical destruction of your SSD by applying an over-current to the NAND flash memory and thereby physically destroying these. The RunCore InVincible product series is catering to embedded computer systems requiring high-speed serial switched fabric interconnects for rugged design implementation and more flexible power ranges. Delivering optimized storage options particularly in mission-critical fields such aerospace, defense and general industrial applications.

With these devices your private data protection is entering an entirely new stage of security. This is especially important in an ever more mobile environment were sensitive data and information are frequently being carried along, making it a potential risk to being used by unauthorized 3^rd parties. With the RunCore InVincible you now have a highly advanced data protection solution for most demanding professional usage which is also suited for the private sector where data security is becoming an ever more important concern.

For more information please go to:www.runcore.com/en

Here’s the video:

RunCore InVincible SSD with Physical Self-Destruction Official Launch is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Diablo^® III, the highly anticipated next chapter in its award-winning action–role-playing-game series, is now available in retail stores throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Gamers in the regions above as well as in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil are also able to purchase Diablo III digitally via the game’s official website (http://www.diablo3.com).

“This launch is a culmination of many years of hard work by our development team, and many years of passionate, dedicated support from gamers around the world”

In the wake of a Blizzard record of more than 2 million preorders^*, and following more than 8,000 midnight launch events earlier today at retail stores worldwide, gamers across the planet are now storming Sanctuary in hot pursuit of the Lord of Terror.

“This launch is a culmination of many years of hard work by our development team, and many years of passionate, dedicated support from gamers around the world,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We’re grateful for the enthusiasm of our players, and for the help of our beta testers in getting the game ready for release. Now that Diablo III is live, we hope everyone’s ready to have a hellishly good time slaying demons and collecting loot in Sanctuary.”

Diablo III is available for Windows^® XP/Windows Vista^®/Windows^® 7 and Macintosh^® at a suggested price of $59.99 USD for both the retail DVD-ROM version and the digital version sold directly from Blizzard. A special alabaster-white Collector’s Edition, sold exclusively in retail stores while supplies last at a suggested price of $99.99 USD, includes the game on DVD-ROM, a behind-the-scenes Blu-ray/DVD two-disc set, the Diablo III soundtrack CD, a 208-page Art of Diablo III book, and a 4 GB USB soulstone (including full versions of Diablo II and Diablo II: Lord of Destruction^®) and corresponding Diablo skull base, as well as exclusive in-game content for Diablo III, World of Warcraft^®, and StarCraft^® II: Wings of Liberty^®. Diablo III has received a Mature rating from the ESRB.

Players in the Latin American countries listed above and in Russia will be able to purchase Diablo III at local retail locations starting June 7. Digital availability via http://www.diablo3.com for the Russian version of the game will also begin June 7. In addition to the English version, Diablo III is fully localized into Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, European Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Korean, and traditional Chinese.

Diablo III continues the epic Diablo storyline, with players taking on the role of one of five heroic characters — barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, or demon hunter — and embarking on an epic quest to save the world of Sanctuary from the corrupting forces of the Burning Hells. As players adventure through rich and varied settings, they’ll engage in pulse-pounding combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, grow in experience and ability, acquire artifacts of incredible power, and meet key characters who’ll join them in battle or aid them in other ways. The game features the intuitive interface, fast-paced action, and visceral gameplay that Diablo players have come to expect and enjoy.

Designed from the ground up to leverage the full functionality of the Battle.net^® platform, Diablo III also provides gamers with industry-leading matchmaking and communication tools, allowing adventurers to seamlessly join forces for cooperative play. Battle.net also provides the infrastructure for the Diablo III auction house, a feature-rich marketplace that Sanctuary’s heroes can use to trade their hard-earned treasures. To learn more about the auction house and the other features of Diablo III, please visit the official website at http://www.diablo3.com.

Diablo III Out Now! is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

The 2nd-Generation A-Series APU, codenamed “Trinity”, is a grounds-up improved design over the previous generation, enabling a best-in-class PC mobility, entertainment, and gaming experience. New features of the product design include:

• Double the performance per watt of the previous generation;²
• The AMD HD Media Accelerator with a unique set of technologies designed to optimize video quality available with premium and Internet video content, and accelerate video file conversion;
• An increase in CPU performance of up to 29 percent³ with higher processor speeds thanks to the next-generation AMD “Piledriver” CPU core with 3rd-Generation AMD Turbo Core technology, where power is dynamically shifted between the CPU and GPU depending on application needs, effectively providing a more responsive experience that can boost CPU frequencies to up to 3.2 GHz;
• AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series graphics for an increase of graphics performance up to 56% over the previous generation.⁴  Combined, the CPU and GPU cores deliver more than 700 gigaflops of computing performance⁵ – several times more than the fastest x86 CPUs – to boost performance of hundreds of applications;
• Up to 12 hours of battery life through CPU and GPU power enhancements, with clear battery life leadership in notebook form factors.

“The latest OEM notebooks, ultrathins, All-in-Ones and desktops based on the new AMD A-Series APU enable the best video and gaming experiences, highly responsive performance with AMD Turbo CORE, and accelerate an ever-increasing range of productivity and multimedia applications — in sleek, stylish designs at price points that make sense,” said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president and General Manager, AMD Client Business Unit. “Our 2nd-Generation AMD A-Series APU is a major step forward in every performance and power dimension, allowing users to enjoy a stunning experience without having to give up the things that matter to them most. This experience doesn’t stop at mainstream notebooks. It carries over into affordable ultrathin form factors featuring the latest in AMD Radeon™ graphics.”

The Growing AMD Accelerated Application Ecosystem

The developer ecosystem continues to gravitate to the unmatched level of compute and unique processing capabilities of the APU as more than 100 applications and games are now accelerated by AMD APUs.  The 2nd-Generation AMD A-Series APU gives users superior Web-based video experience thanks to plug-ins for Google Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer 9 that make it easy for consumers to turn on AMD Steady Video technology.⁶ Recent applications that have been optimized for use on AMD A-Series APUs include Adobe Photoshop CS6, WinZip 16.5 and VLC Media Player. AMD A-Series APUs are also well-positioned to take advantage of the upcoming transition to the Windows® 8 operating system.

“We are excited for the introduction of the 2nd-Generation AMD A-Series APU and are confident it will continue the great work Microsoft and AMD have done together on the A-Series APU,” said Aidan Marcuss, senior director, Windows Business Planning, Microsoft Corp. “We look forward to seeing the A-Series APU in action with Windows 8 to deliver a great user experience across a variety of hardware.”

For developers who want to engage in the industry’s move toward heterogeneous computing, the upcoming AMD Fusion¹² Developer Summit will offer them a unique opportunity to enhance their knowledge base. More information on AFDS can be found here.

Unmatched Mobility

With more than 12 hours of ‘resting’ battery life, AMD is now an industry leader in notebook battery-life performance. The 2nd-Generation AMD A-Series APU delivers increased levels of performance, while consuming half the power as its predecessor.

These gains can be attributed to the new power-optimized “Piledriver” CPU core, as well as to AMD Start Now technology, which is designed to maximize system responsiveness by quickly entering and exiting low power states. With AMD Start Now, the computer resumes from sleep mode in as few as two seconds and boots to the desktop in as few as 10 seconds.⁷

In ultrathin form factors, AMD enables an uncompromised visual experience thanks to a power-efficient and premium AMD Radeon graphics engine. Consumers can expect to see ultrathin notebooks based on dual-core 17-watt and quad-core 25-watt AMD A-Series APUs. These products will be easily identifiable by aluminum-styled VISION Technology stickers at a range of competitive price points.

Best-in-class Entertainment

As more and more people turn to their computers as the hub for their entertainment, the visual aspect of computing becomes ever more important. To enhance these capabilities, AMD created the AMD HD Media Accelerator – a unique set of technologies that enable the best video quality on a PC. Key features of the HD Media Accelerator include:

• AMD Perfect Picture HD – An image, video processing and display technology that automatically makes images and video better with color vibrancy adjustments, edge enhancement, noise reduction and dynamic contrast fixes;⁸
• AMD Steady Video Technology – A technology that enables smooth playback of jittery video content with a single button click thanks to plug-ins for popular Web browsers and multimedia applications;⁶
• AMD Quick Stream Technology – A new technology that prioritizes video streaming on PC systems for a smooth, virtually uninterrupted video stream;
• True HD video chat with up to four people at once;
• AMD Video Converter – A video compression engine for fast conversion and sharing of media files across multiple formats and devices;
• Full decode support for H.264, MPEG-2, VC-1, MVC, DivX and WMV.

Gaming Leadership

The 2nd-Generation AMD A-Series APU builds on AMD’s legacy of gaming leadership with an increase in graphics performance of up to 56% over the previous generation4 and support for:

• AMD Eyefinity Technology – For the first time, this immersive technology is available from an APU without the need for a discrete graphics card;¹⁰
• Performance-leading DirectX® 11 graphics architecture and 1080p gaming a life-like level of detail;
• AMD Radeon dual graphics support that delivers a performance boost of up to 75 percent when adding a discrete graphics card to the APU.¹¹  The AMD Radeon dual graphics option also offers support for DirectX® 9 for older game titles, and uses new AMD CrossFire™ Technology Profiles for easier updates.

http://blogs.amd.com/fusion/2012/05/15/2nd-generation-amd-a-series-apu-landing-page/

AMD Launches 2nd-Generation A-Series Trinity APU is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

WATER2.0 Performer- Price Does Not Compromise Performance Even with the great value of the WATER2.0 Performer it uses a top quality engineered performance 25mm radiator.

WATER2.0 Pro- A Step Above The WATER2.0 Pro take the Performer design even further by applying a thicker high performance radiator which allows for more surface area and better cooling potential

WATER2.0 Extreme- When "Good Enough" is Not The WATER2.0 Extreme is for the user who wants the absolute best performance with room to push the limit. With a expanded 240mm radiator the WATER2.0 extreme can push the limits of an extreme platform.

Here’s the product page for the Pro but if you’ll scroll down there’s a nice comparison chart of all of them included: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1444&ID=2116

Amazon has the Performer listed for $69.99 right now: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B007UIX1RO/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1336501858&sr=8-1&condition=new

and the Pro for $99.99 now: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B007UIX1M4/ref=sr_1_3_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1336501858&sr=8-3&condition=new

That’s not bad for a liquid cooling setup like this I think..

Thermaltake Announces Water2.0 Performer & Pro All-in-One Cooling Solutions is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

Beginning May 20, customers can purchase the Focus 2, available in a glossy pure white, from AT&T for$49.99 with a two-year contract.

Like AT&T’s other new 4G LTE Windows Phones, the Samsung Focus 2 features the Windows Phone 7.5 operating system which makes it easier to do everyday tasks faster.  Only Windows Phone has Live Tiles, providing real time updates on your Start Screen including calendar appointments, emails or social media feeds. With Bing Search built-in, you’ll never be lost, as finding directions or a highly rated restaurant nearby is quick and easy. Microsoft® Office Mobile and SkyDrive® also allow you to create, save and access documents anywhere from the cloud to help maintain productivity while on-the-go.

The Samsung Focus 2, the latest addition to the Focus family (following the Focus, Focus Flash and Focus S), comes with a 4-inch Super AMOLED™ screen and 5-megapixel camera that makes taking pictures or shooting video in HD 720p a breeze.  The front-facing VGA camera provides the ability for video chat.  Hands-free messaging is available through speech-to-text and text-to-speech features that make it easier to stay in touch safely while out and about.

"AT&T offers our customers the broadest Windows Phone portfolio of any carrier, with three 4G LTE Windows Phones – the only 4G LTE Windows Phones in the U.S. – now at a variety of price points and form factors," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility.  "The Samsung Focus 2 brings the people-first Windows Phone interface together with AT&T’s fast 4G LTE network for an unbeatable experience."

"Samsung is the unmatched leader in offering smartphones across a variety of platforms and the Focus 2 is a powerful example of our continued commitment to Windows Phone," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. "As our first 4G LTE Windows Phone, the Focus 2 is a fast and versatile device for productivity, entertainment and social networking."

For more information, customers can visit http://www.att.com/samsungfocus2 or http://www.samsung.com/us/focus2.

AT&T and Samsung to Launch the Focus 2 is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

The DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE captures life’s special moments with an advanced 8-megapixel camera with quick activation from the home screen so customers never miss that perfect shot.  Additionally, there’s no longer a need to choose between shooting video or taking photos, HTC Video Pic^™ allows users to shoot HD video and capture photos at the same time.  With 4G LTE speeds, sharing photos and video via email, uploading to the cloud or posting to social networking sites is a breeze.

DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE is packed with features to make life easier and customizable.  Customers can personalize and use lock screen shortcuts to quickly access their four favorite apps.  Folders can easily be created on any home screen for additional customization and organization.  A Read Later feature allows people short on time the ability to save browser content like news articles and websites that can be viewed later, even while offline.  The smartphone is also NFC capable so customers can take advantage of Android Beam^™ to quickly share Web pages, apps, contacts and YouTube^™ videos with friends by simply tapping two compatible phones together.

Additional features:

• 4-inch super LCD qHD display
• 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus, LED flash, BSI, f/2.2 and 28 mm lens
• Front-facing camera for video chatting with friends and family
• 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon^™ S4 processor
• Mobile Hotspot capable to share 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• Support for up to 32 GB microSD^™ memory card
• 1,700 mAh lithium ion removable battery

The new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com in the coming weeks.

HTC and Verizon Announce the Droid Incredible 4G LTE is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

Skype announced today that Skype video calling is now available on PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita), expanding Skype video calling capabilities to a portable gaming device for the first time. PS Vita, which launched in early 2012, will offer video calling capabilities and voice calling on both the Wi-Fi and 3G models. PS Vita users can download the application for free from PlayStation®Store later today*.

"Our users appreciate being able to access Skype features wherever and whenever they choose," saidManrique Brenes, senior director, consumer electronics group at Skype. "With the launch of Skype for PS Vita, we are taking another step towards our ultimate goal of making Skype video calling available on every platform, all over the world, and meeting the demands of existing PlayStation users to offer video on a gaming console."

Skype on PS Vita runs in "background mode" for users while gaming or using other applications* and users have the capability to "pause" a game, conduct a call and then return to their previous activity.  Additionally, PS Vita features both front and rear facing cameras, which allows users to switch back and forth between the two during a Skype call. This is a great benefit of never missing a call even when playing a game or using another app.

PS Vita is available for $249.99 (MSRP) for Wi-Fi and $299.99 (MSRP) for Wi-Fi/3G models.  The device is also equipped with a 5" OLED touch screen, dual analog sticks, front touchscreen and rear touch pad, two cameras and a built in microphone.

Twelve time world champion Fatal1ty was one of the first users to test-drive the application.

"As a gaming enthusiast, I am always in search for a next big thing," said Fatal1ty. "When I heard Skype was going to be featured on PS Vita, my first thought was this was going to be the device that sets the bar for all new gaming consoles-connecting with family and friends while playing your favorite game."

For more information on Skype for PlayStation Vita, please visit www.skype.com/go/ps-vita or http://us.playstation.com/psvita/.

Skype Comes to the PS Vita is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

MemoTrek™ Technologies, the leading wholesale supplier of branded USB flash drives and promotional USB memory has recently announced the launch of the MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB flash drive, a classical key shaped metal USB flash drive containing a high quality NAND flash memory solid state chip with a storage capacity of up to 32GB.

The MemoTrek™ MetalKey 32GB USB key of solid metal can be branded with a custom company logo to create sustainable marketing value and boost marketing ROI by giving an attractive and truly practical promotional gift to the two important segments of potential new customers or loyal VIPs.   

The MetalKey’s solid metal casing in made in exactly the same shape and size of a normal key, and can be branded with a company logo, corporate slogan or website URL and in order to create the ideal corporate gift:

Highly functional, attractive, desirable and guaranteed to be popular with all customers, co-workers and other important business peers. And while at the same time serving as a media for corporate marketing presentations, software applications or any other data that needs to be shared with peers.

Because of it’s small footprint, as well as the durable and solid design and its elegant touch of sophisticated understatement the MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB flash drive tends to blend so much in with any normal keys that it might not get noticed that someone actually carries e.g an encrypted backup image of important personal data or document scans among the keys on their keychain.

An enormous amount of information can be stored on the spacious 32GB version, and even on the 8GB and 16GB versions of the MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB it is possible to store and conveniently transport backup images of entire operating systems, user environments as well as a huge amount of multi media files, videos and software.

Branded by precision laser engraving equipment that elegantly etches a company logo, project slogan or corporate website discreetly onto the stainless metal surface of the minimalistic and elegantly key shaped metal USB flash drive, the MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB makes for the perfect promotional gift with a long lasting, sustainable and practical value.

The MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB is light and has a very small footprint, and because of this easy handling it’s the ideal storage device for data when traveling on business trips, or for companies to bring to their important seminars, meetings and company events with many participants.

It’s small, attractive and is perceived as being highly valuable for its size. But more than that, the MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB comes with true functional value and will certainly be used by the receiver in many parts of his every day life, both in professional office surroundings or business settings and at home or for fun and when sharing files with friends and family members.

Looking good both on a meeting table in a board room as well as on a main key-chain or together with a chain of car keys, the MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB can used to hold everything from images to Operating Systems to boot into, to company sales presentations, marketing Apps or media files and movies.

Loaded with MP3 files, a 32GB MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB can hold a huge collection of music that can be plaid on most computers, TV’s, media centers and car audio systems. This makes the MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB compatible with most modern media centers and audio devices.

Equipped with individual choice of high quality NAND flash memory or A-grade original Samsung or Intel NAND flash memory chips, the MemoTrek™ MetalKey USB is covered by the 12 Month MemoTrek™ Warranty and undergoes a strict quality control process prior to dispatch.

View more detailed information about the MetalKey USB in the MemoTrek™ wholesale shop.

MetalKey: Key-Shaped Metal USB Flash Drive Launched by MemoTrek is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog

As Sgt. James Heller would say, "It’s $#&*ing GOTIME!"  Today, gamers the world over can head out to local retailers and pick up their copy of PROTOTYPE 2 for the Xbox 360  video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation  3 computer entertainment system in order to become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon and experience the epic showdown between Sgt. James Heller and Alex Mercer.  This highly anticipated sequel to Radical Entertainment’s best-selling open-world title from 2009 is set 14-months after the events of the original game, and follows all-new protagonist – Sgt. James Heller – as he sets out to exact revenge against the man he holds responsible for the loss of his loved ones and the world as he once knew it – Alex Mercer.  With strong early reviews showing up across the globe – 4.5/5 (90%) from Future Publishing’s @Gamer Magazine (U.S.), 9 out of 10 from Official PlayStation Magazine (UK), 93/100 from PlayMania (Spain) – and over 55 pieces of additional RADNET Edition content available for free while supplies last, gamers won’t want to miss out on experiencing the power of revenge.  PROTOTYPE 2, from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc.  is rated "M" (Mature – Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language – content that may be suitable for persons 17 and older) by the ESRB.

"April 24^th has been a long time coming and we wouldn’t have been able to do it without the support of our unbelievably loyal fans," said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment.  "All of us here at Radical are extremely proud of what we’ve created with PROTOTYPE 2 and we hope you all get as much enjoyment from playing it as we had making it…I’ll see you on the RADNET leaderboards – Gamertag/PSN username:  SuperSangria."

Fans that already pre-ordered PROTOTYPE 2 or purchase the game during the launch window will gain access to RADNET Edition content via a one-time-use code giving them 55 pieces of additional content for free, delivered for seven weeks post launch*.  This weekly scheduled content includes in-game Events, Challenges, Avatar Items, Dynamic Themes and Behind-the-Scenes videos, as well as bonus Mutations for PROTOTYPE 2′s main story.  And those that participate in ALL of RADNET’s weekly Challenges and Events will unlock the ultimate shape-shifting reward…the Alex Mercer playable skin.  PROTOTYPE 2′sRADNET Edition content will only be available for free while supplies last so be sure and pick up your copy today!

Additionally, for the most hardcore fans – the ones who finished 2009′s original PROTOTYPE game multiple times; those who constantly debate whether Mercer or Heller is the more badass character; the ones who are eagerly waiting to jump in feet first and experience all that PROTOTYPE 2 has to offer, there’s the Blackwatch Collector’s Edition.  This limited edition run of PROTOTYPE 2 not only contains the above mentioned RADNET Edition content, but also includes our first paid DLC pack – Colossal Mayhem – redeemable on May 8, 2012, plus a voucher code to download Dark Horse’s third and finalPROTOTYPE 2 comic – The Labyrinth, as well as our amazing game soundtrack and art book, and 20% off at the PROTOTYPE merchandise store where you can pick from an assortment of PROTOTYPE 2themed swag – all the accoutrement any hardcore P2 fan could want! 

To find out more about PROTOTYPE 2  check out www.prototypegame.com for the latest trailers, screenshots, special promotions and more!

PROTOTYPE 2 was developed by Radical Entertainment for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC.  The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system RADNET Editions of PROTOTYPE 2 are available now for a suggested retail price of $59.99.  The Blackwatch Collector’s Edition of PROTOTYPE 2 is available for a suggested retail price of $79.99.  The Windows PC version of PROTOTYPE 2 will be available at retail on July 24, 2012.

Prototype 2 is Out Now is a post from: Testfreaks | The Blog