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Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 OC 3GB Graphics Card Review

Chris Hadley — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:36:51 +0000

As we all know last Tuesday was the official release date for AMDs 7950 graphics cards. We’ve already taken a look at one of the offerings from XFX, but now its Sapphires turn to take centre stage and show us what they can do to spice up the reference design to their tastes.

The 7950 that Sapphire have sent us to tinker with is their Radeon HD 7950 Overclocked Edition. Fresh out of the Sapphire factories, we see this card launched with a 100Mhz overclock on the GPU core, giving it the right to display the OC label, but more crucially we see a remake of a heatpipe cooler design rather than a vapour chamber arrangement that is appearing more and more from other manufacturers.

With the 7950 OC coming to us at a slightly closer reference level when comparing to the XFX Black Edition Overclocked that we looked the other day, naturally we expect it to perform in a similar manner and being very close to reference point, which we can get a feel for what a more stock like card can do in rivalry to its bigger brother; the 7970.

Overclocking and processing performance aside, the basis behind this card is to do with the cooler and how it performs under load and more so when the end user takes it and overclocks it themselves to the next level. Its how it will perform then that matters. And that is what we are hoping to see as we go through our testing.

Club 3D SenseVision CSV-2000D USB to DVI Graphics Adapter Review

Nick Lord — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:38:13 +0000

We are in an era where digital media is everywhere around us. Whether we are at the shops, around a friends or simply sitting in our lounge at home we cannot escape the technological revolution.

As internet speeds increase, and laptop devices become common place all around the world, many people wish to use their personal computers as multimedia hubs. Music playback, video downloads, image libraries and Digital TV streaming are all popular activities shared by this global community. Computers become personal real estate with users wanting to customise their technology to maximise the viewing experience.

Today we are looking at a portable computer graphics interface. The SenseVision CSV-2000D is designed to expand your existing capabilities by adding additional monitors to your computer or Mac through your USB 2.0 interface.

However there are many applications for this technology including domestic computer to Television applications as well as presentation aids and gaming experiences. Manufactured by Club 3D, the CSV-2000D comes under the SenseVision range with its sister product being the CSV-2000H, a HDMI derivative of the interface.

Looking at the product on the shelf, the Club 3D SenseVision CSV-2000D comes in a plastic blister pack moulded to hold the device in the centre. The packaging displays the product in such a way that you can see the two end ports allowing you to choose the correct model. The packaging itself is very stark with the only colour coming from the Sense Vision logo at the bottom of the pack.

When cutting open the box you find a whole host of additional items. Firstly you discover the obligatory user guide with a multi lingual overview of the installation process. The driver CD also fits neatly into the slim line packaging, offering full installation support. In the lower section of the packaging a DVI to VGA converter is hidden, along with a USB cable to connect the device to your computer.

On closer inspection when getting the device out of the packaging it is clear the CSV-2000D is made from a sleek thermosetting plastic. The shell curves over the device and down the two sides giving the CSV-2000D an aesthetically pleasing look. A ‘Mini-B’ USB connector is located on one end of the device with a full size DVI connector at the other

The Club 3D logo adorns the top giving the module a stylishly simple appearance. Looking at the connection accessory provided, the DVI converter allows analogue Displays to work with the digital interface through a VGA connection. This allows older monitors or televisions to work using this interface.

Portability is also a key consideration. At only 7:6:2 cm in size and taking all of its power from the connected USB 2.0 interface, it does not require any bulky transformers or additional power solutions. This makes the SenseVision CSV-2000D ideal for travelling applications.

Installing the device for the first time was extremely easy, to begin I had to connect the CSV-2000D SenseVision module to the USB interface on the Computer. Once the device was detected, using the installation driver disk, the operating system installed the device in a matter of minutes.

Installing internal graphics hardware can be a daunting prospect for most of us. This plug and play installation was far easier to use and navigate and allowed a second graphics display in minutes with minimal fuss.

The module also comes with a software utility which allows you to access enhanced features such as switching between desktops depending on your type of usage.

Each SenseVision module can handle one output, however for those of you who enjoy seeing life that little bigger you will be pleased to know a total of six CSV-2000D devices can be run from a single PC computer.

This makes for an impressive Panoramic commuting experience, giving you a large workspace for general applications or a dynamic visual experience for you gamers out there.

The Mac community out there will also not be disappointed, with four CSV-2000D’s compatible, giving a large workspace for OSX displaying the unequivocal image quality that apple are notorious for.

Many of you may be thinking to yourselves “why would I need more than one screen on my computer”. Here at eTeknix we like to find ways to make your life easier and more efficient. The CSV-2000D is one such device that would enhance your computing experience, allowing you to perform multiple tasks concurrently. Your extended desktop expands your visual real estate, making your interface experience easy and enjoyable.

Gone are the days of flicking between applications or web pages. The CSV-2000D allows you to view it all at the same time through drag and drop functions onto the relevant screens. We believe the CSV-2000D is ideal for home computing applications where you wish to utilize the power of your computer to be more efficient or upgrade to Panoramic commuting to maximise your viewing experience.

The CSV-2000D uses a virtual driver which allows the device to work alongside your existing graphics card. Looking at the technology behind the product we find that the SenseVision range is based on the award winning DL-195 Chipset technology.

This uses a Dual Core decode engine combined with compression techniques to deliver high resolution video graphics. At only 2.5 watts maximum load the CSV-2000D is also one of the most economical devices on the market. Combining this energy efficient design with a passive cooling solution, the device is ultra-silent when on.

The CSV-2000D is compatible with a wide range of computers including Netbooks, notebooks, laptops, desktops and Intel-based Macs. This makes the device extremely versatile and suitable for a whole range of applications. Extended display modes are also supported with various layouts and orientations available in the software utility.

With a price tag of £45 the CSV-2000D is a competitively priced contender for portable graphics applications. With the equivalent hardware installations costing three times this amount we believe the CSV-2000D is a cost effective way to extend you computers visual real estate without breaking the bank.

XFX Radeon HD 7950 Black Edition Overclocked 3GB Graphics Card Review

Chris Hadley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:01:29 +0000

With the release of the 7970 now passed and the cards making their way out into the big wide world, now is time for AMDs partners to release the slightly toned down version of their jaw dropping card. When we took a look at the 7970 reference card, we was astounded by the power that had been laid in front of us in the form of a single GPU format. The card took all of our test methodology in its stride and barely showed strain at any point – and this was purely a reference card before any of the partners were able to get their labs on the case and tweek them to their own recipes.

The 7950 is built around the same ‘Tahiti’ core as the 7970 but mainly its clocks speeds will be lower at stock. With the 7950 now though the workshops of AMDs partners, now we can really get a feel of what this card can do. XFX have made the push and have made it first to the eTeknix test bench, but with no standard card by far. What we have here to play with is their 7950 Black Edition Overclocked 3Gb card.

The 7950 as one would guess is at the more eco and budget friendly end of the spectrum in comparison to the 7970 and the 7990 when it comes to launch, so is there a huge compromise to be made by saving money or is it still going to thrash the pants off the 6950 and even dare I say it the GTX 580 as well? Well rumour has it that with the right tweeks, the 7950 will easily overclock to and perform at 7970 levels. So would this card be a timely investment or should we still look at the 7970 for its pure processing power?

XFX Radeon HD 7950 Black Edition Overclocked 3GB Graphics Card Video Review

Andy Ruffell — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:01:09 +0000

With AMD releasing the Radeon HD 7950 today, we all knew that things would go a bit differently from when the 7970 launched back in December. The 7970 saw a reference launch with partners bringing out refreshed cards later down the line. The 7950 however was destined to see specialist models being released at launch including custom coolers and overclocked editions.

Today we take a look at the XFX Radeon HD 7950 Black Edition Overclocked 3GB graphics card which offers up a double dissipation cooler which XFX are famous for, as well as being overclocked past its stock speeds and being included in the Black Edition range of products.

Black Edition allows the components to be of the very best quality including a hand-picked custom GPU that is known to surpass certain limits in terms of overclocking.

Whilst this video review offers more of an aesethicc look at the card, we have all of the benchmarks in our full written review which offers a more technical look at things, and in a bit more detail. The video review gives a further look into the styling and design behind the card with our personal opinion on the card from a first glance.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Edimax WD-1000TR Wireless WHDI Caster Review

Chris Hadley — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:04:48 +0000

With the current trend of home users having large flat screen TVs mounted on their walls, or even having a ceiling mounted projector for that matter, most people start to find that a mass of cables coming down to their DVD players, games consoles & media centres etc is very unsightly. Edimax have created a solution to this problem with the WHDI caster, which removes the need to have an HDMI cable (or two) running up and down the wall.

The WD1000-TR is a very simple yet effective solution to this unassumingly simple problem, by having a transmitter that connects to the source and a receiver that can be mounted near to the TV or up next to a projector, eliminating the need for those unwanted cables. The WD1000-TR supports full HD resolutions as well as AC-3 & DTS audio streaming, and also boasts a less than 1ms latency for those gamers that would otherwise worry about any lag during play.

The WHDI Caster comes in a dark teal coloured box and on the front lists a brief run down of what its function is. Along the bottom, there is a highlight of devices that are supported, including games consoles, media players and projectors.

The back of the box shows us how the caster would be installed on both the transmitter and receiver ends. Below this is indicated which type of mains plug is included for use in different countries.

Paperwork wise, there is a multi language quick installation guide for setting up the system and this also comes on a CD with the user manual.

Alongside the transmitter and receiver, there are two power adaptors; one with mini USB and one with a DC jack, a small ~6″ HMDI cable, a longer length HDMI cable and a USB Y-cable for powering the transmitter directly off USB instead of the mains.

The transmitter is the smaller of the two parts that come in the box. This part is a simple plug and play half with no further setup required once connected (except for your desktop settings if using a computer). On the top is a power button which lights up blue when on and red in standby.

On the rear of the transmitter is an HDMI port for connecting the source device to and also a mini-USB for power, either by the mains plug or the included USB Y-cable.

The receiver unit is far larger in length and width to the transmitter, but this does contain more inside including the antenna and the graphics card to reproduce the image on screen. On the front are two buttons, one being the power and the other for bringing up the OSD with a quick press or for changing the channel (long press) if there is interference from other nearby devices.

On the rear of the receiver is an HDMI port, DC power jack and a mini-USB service port although this has no use to the end user.

On the rear of the receiver are two screw holes for mounting to a wall. This would be most beneficial where the receiving source is a wall mounted TV or a projector mounted on the ceiling.

Setup is a simple as connecting the transmitter to the source device (in our case a laptop for testing) and then connecting the other half to a TV or projector. As soon as the power is on, the receiver automatically searches for and locks onto the WHDI signal and that is it! No further setup is required. The only intervention that may be required on the receiver end is changing the receiving channel in the event that another device in the vicinity of the receiver is operating on the sane 5Ghz band is therefore potentially interfering with the signal. This would be noticed with either loss of sound or distortion in the image that is reproduced. There are not many tests as such than can be done with a device of this type, but to check how well things worked, I streamed an array of content from a colour enriched HD movie (in this case Toy Story 3) to a fast moving film, then playing Rock Band 3 (for any latency and decoding delay) and finally by streaming audio content across to look for any loss in audio quality.

Throughout all the testing it was hard to notice that the source was not directly connected to the TV at all, even by placing the transmitter further away to take into account different situations of setup showed no real difference. During game play where the milliseconds of latency can make a difference – especially in Rock Band – there was little to no difference in the experience had. To double check this, I re-calibrated my guitar with the TV a number of times with both the caster connected and without and the average difference between the two was a mere 2 milliseconds, oh so close to the <1ms latency that the WD1000-TR claims to offer.

The WHDI Caster worked very well upto its specified range of 10m after which the receiver was unable to locate a signal to lock onto. I did also note that having the transmitter in a neighbouring room did affect the signal, however in a real world scenario, the system is going to be setup in a way that this would not be an issue to most users.

So all in all, why would you want one of these devices? Surely its far easier to run a cable from point to point? Well in a nut shell yes it is, however, there are the situations where you don’t want to be running loads of cables up your wall to the TV and in an corporate environment for example its not necessarily practical to keep reaching up to a ceiling mounted projector to connect a laptop or other media device.

The Edimax WD-100TR is available for £111.56 which may seem a lot to some of us, but what we have to consider is that the other options that are available on the market vary from £100 right up to the £450 mark. For this reason we can safely say that the Edimax WD1000-TR is priced very competitively and its performance for this price in comparison to the competition is outstanding.

AOC launches a new 23″ flicker-free 3D monitor

Gaetan Longree — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:43:55 +0000

One of the world’s largest manufacturer of LCD, LED monitors and HDTVs known as AOC has unveiled a new monitor equipped with full 3D technology while providing flicker-free images; the e2352Phz.

“AOC’s new flicker-free 3D monitor lets you experience what 3D was meant to be – with clear, bright and vivid images that make your display come to life,” said Robert Velez, AOC Marketing Manager. “Whether you are gaming on your computer or watching your favorite movie, this high quality 23-inch monitor can’t be beat in terms of value, features and price point.”

This slim high definition 23″ monitor brings FPR 3D technology, displaying bright, crisp and vivid 3D images, eliminating eye fatigue and dizziness caused by most of the mainstream 3D displays. Through simple setup plug-and-play and the HDMI 1.4a input ready for 3D playback, any device can be connected and played without any wait or complicated setup.

To go more into details, AOC’s FPR technology on this monitor works with the included lightweight portable 3D passive polarized glasses to offer a comfortable viewing experience along with brighter and more vivid images. In comparison, most of the conventional 3D glasses are battery-powered shutter glasses that use complicated signalling process, thus causing eyestrain, headaches and dizziness.

In addition to the realistic 3D experience, crosstalk-free crops and clear images, this monitor also allows easy conversion from 2D to 3D.

Specification wise, the monitor is capable of displaying more than 16.7 million colours, features a 5ms response time and has a dynamic ratio of 20,000,000:1, giving a better view of darker scenes.

With the ENERGY STAR compliant monitor’s LED backlight panel containing no toxic mercury, it also uses half the power of the traditional CCFL screens.

For convenience and a more enjoyable experience, the monitor is equipped with a built-in VESA stand as well as built-in speakers.

Available now, the e2352Phz is priced at $299 from TigerDirect.com and BestBuy.com, as well as among other retailers.

For more information, please refer to the official product page.

AOC is also currently offering the monitor as a price in a contest, for more information, please refer to our dedicated forum thread.

Source: Press Release

New All in One PC from MSI

Ryan Martin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:04:38 +0000

The MSI AE2071 is equipped with high quality Military Class II components than have an optimal lifetime during heavy conditions. Thanks to the great connectivity possibilities like USB3.0 and HDMI-out, this AE2071 All-in-One PC can be connected to most multi-media devices. The MSI exclusive software which is bundled lets users sync and share multi-media files and important Outlook data. Next to these useful features, the MSI AE2071 is equipped with an LED display and is very environmental friendly and cost saving.

Military Class II

The MSI AE2071 uses the highest quality and most stable components like Super Ferrite Chokes, Solid caps and Hi-c Caps. These components provide unparalleled quality, extreme performance and superb efficiency. These Military Class II components are officially certified according to the US Department of Defense component standards.

Great connectivity possibilities

The MSI AE2071 is equipped with two USB 3.0 ports which provide a high-speed transfer rate up-to ten times faster than the traditional USB 2.0 and MSI’s Super Charger technology which not only makes it possible to charge your USB device while the computer is switched off, but also reduces charging times up to 40%. HDMI-out is also supported for displaying videos on a larger display such as projectors and TVs.

File sharing and syncing

The MSI AE2071 is equipped with MSI’s exclusive software. MSI’s Smart Media Link lets you play multi-media files simultaneously on different devices in the same LAN or WiFi network. You can also synchronize important Outlook contact data, calendar information, photos, songs, video content, documents and even website bookmarks with other computers easily thanks to MSI’s Smart Sync software.

Environmental friendly and cost saving

The LED panel on the AE2071 makes sure the display has a low energy consumption. When the All-in-One is not used, the display can be turned off without going to standby mode, saving even more electricity. This is not only good for the environment, but saves you a lot of money too.

AE2071 Technical specifications

Model	MSI AE2071All-in-One
CPU	Intel® Core™ i3-2130/ Pentium® G630 / Pentium® G620 Processors
OS	Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Display	20″ 1600 x 900 HD+ / MultiTouch screen
Chipset	Intel H61
Graphics	Integrate Intel® HD Graphics 2000 for Core i3 2130
	Integrate Intel® HD Graphics for G620 and G630
Memory	DDR3 2GB , 1333 MHz, (2G*1), Maximum 8GB
HDD	500GB 3.5” SATAII
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n
ODD	Tray-in DVD Super Multi
Card Reader	6-in-1(XD, SD ,mini SD ,Micro SD, MMC, MS)
Connectivity	Side: USB3.0×2, 6-in-1 Card Reader, Power
	Back: Mic in x1, Headphone out x1, USB2.0 x4, HDMI out x1, RJ45x1
Camera	0.3 megapixel camera and microphone
TV Tuner	Optional (PCI-E interface)
Keyboard/Mouse	USB Keyboard/Mouse
Wall Mount	Support standard VESA Wall Mount, optional wall mount kits
Dimension / Net Weight	513.2mm* 392.1mm* 87.7mm / 7.31kg
Power	90W

Source: Press Release

Zotac intros a USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor

Gaetan Longree — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:36:59 +0000

Zotac has today launched an easy way for users to expand their view with a USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor.

By plugging the adapter into a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port, you can connect a display to enjoy a new extension instantly. The adaptor supports resolutions up to 1920×1200 with 6-channel digital audio in order to best reproduce Full HD content.

Through the use of a DisplayLink USB graphics technology, the visual data is compressed in real-time providing an efficient and lag-free display output.

“ZOTAC has created a simple to use solution that customers have always demanded. The ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor makes it easy to expand the capabilities of notebooks and desktops by adding more display outputs via a simple plug-and-play adaptor,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International. “Thanks to the lightning-fast speed of USB 3.0, movies and images are displayed smoothly with crisp details.”

Additionally, a single desktop or notebook can connect up to six ZOTAC USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptors with Microsoft Windows operating systems for those who require the maximum amount of monitors. Apple Mac OS users can connect up to four.

“Enjoy videos, photos, movies, web content and more on multiple HD displays with the ZOTAC adaptor,“ said John Cummins, VP of Sales and Marketing for DisplayLink. “With DisplayLink technology, you can expect high performance and crisp visual quality all with the ease of a USB accessory.”

Source: Press Release

ECS launch Wi-Bridge wireless display adapter

Ryan Martin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:42:50 +0000

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has launched its first wireless display solution for HDMI display devices—ECS Wi-Bridge designed to delight your entertainment experience with wide and big screens.

The ECS Wi-Bridge is not only small in size, but also smart in function. The ECS Wi-Bridge is a lightweight, wireless display adapter which is portable and compact to save more space in your living room or on your office desk. The ECS Wi-Bridge successfully breaks wired limitations and bridges your PC or Notebook to a big screen display supporting 1080P HD high quality resolution output via HDMI.

Compliant With Different Systems
The ECS Wi-Bridge supports every kind of common video/audio/photo formats. Transmitting via Wi-Fi connection, the ECS Wi-Bridge can cover a range of up to 30 meters; and the utility can be compliant with iOS and Android systems. Moreover, you can easily control the content on your devices wirelessly with a remote control bundled in the package.

Source: Press Release

Club3D Radeon HD 6950 Battlefield 3 Edition Graphics Card Review

Andy Ruffell — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:27:11 +0000

Dubbed one of the most highly anticipated games of the year, Battlefield 3 saw pre-orders galore and when it finally arrived, a lot of consumers were sadly let down by their systems, with the intense game needing a lot more juice than first expected.

This gave graphics card manufacturers the chance to revamp a card, add new features or even just bundle in the game for good measure.

The Radeon 6950 is classed as one of the best bang for buck cards on the market, giving a good balance of performance while keeping a few pennies in the bank at the same time. Due to this, it instantly became a hit with consumers and they flocked out to buy them in abundance.

Today we have a Radeon HD 6950 from our good friends at Club3D. It may look standard, but it is basically identical to their patented CoolStream card, but comes with Battlefield 3 included. CoolStream is the cooling technology behind Club3D’s graphics cards, and as we’ve seen in other reviews of their cards, it really is a great cooling solution, so we’re eager to see how this card performs.

Sapphire Radeon HD 6450 FleX Edition Graphics Card Review

Andy Ruffell — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:20:05 +0000

2011 has been a big year for gaming with the releases of Batman: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Modern Warfare 3 and Skyrim to name but a few and getting good quality graphics comes with a price and you can always go one better in the hope of getting the best possible graphics.

AMD and their partners believe in getting the best possible gaming experience through use of Eyefinity, but this can also come at a cost when you start to break it down. You’ll first and foremost, need a card that is capable, three or more monitors and the technology behind it all.

Many cards on the market have two DVI ports, a HDMI and two DisplayPort connectors, which depending on your configuration, could lead to you purchasing some expensive monitors, or some DisplayPort hubs which are quite pricey in their own right. The other option involves purchasing active dongles, but at around £50 a pop, this can also work out costly.

Sapphire started to address this problem by introducing their FleX range of cards, which do the job aboard the card so you don’t have to shell out extra cash. FleX allows you to run three monitors running on DVI independently, without the need for any high priced extras or dongles.

Sapphire have now decided to bring their FleX technology to the Radeon HD 6450 to offer consumers a low cost Eyefinity solution for users on a budget. Whilst it’s not the fastest card on the market, it will allow you to immerse yourself into the game further, so let’s take a look to see what it’s all about.

Toshiba continues push into the tablet market

Ryan Martin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:03:01 +0000

Toshiba already have a substantial variety of tablets out at the moment including the Portégé and Thrive tablets. They are by no means resting on their laurels though and are planning a new tablet. The WT301/D Wintel tablet is scheduled next and this one resembles a notebook in specifications. Packing a 10.1″ LED backlit screen at 1366 by 768, an Intel Atom processor (unknown model at this time), 2 GB of RAM, a 64 GB solid state drive, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a 1.3-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 0.3MP webcam, stereo speakers, a micro HDMI output, and one USB 2.0 port.

There is not a word on pricing just yet but given the impressive specifications it certainly will not be cheap. It will launch first in Toshiba’s home market, Japan.

Source: TechPowerUp

Asus P8Z68-V LX Z68 Motherboard Review

Andy Ruffell — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:34:52 +0000

After X79 proving to be a pricey upgrade this Christmas, a lot of users are still looking at what the famous Z68 platform has to offer, and with prices falling as we get closer to that special day of the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to upgrade it seems. Couple this fantastic value with a range of components that can really be pushed to their limits including the 2500k, 2600k and the newest 2700k processors and you have a system that will last the test of time, or at least until Intel bring out Ivy Bridge.

We recently took a look at the budget-friendly Z68AP-D3 from Gigabyte recently which offered the performance needed but for an extremely low price point. Today we see Asus doing something very similar with the new P8Z68-V LX budget board.

Though from a first glance we see a budget board, Asus have also tried to give all of the features you want and need including some that you would only assume to see on top high-end boards such as a UEFI BIOS, EPU/TPU features and multi-GPU support.

Priced at £78.82, this is one of the best priced Z68 boards on the market, and being released just before Christmas seems to be a great tactic by Asus, but has the performance been affected or can it keep up with its bigger brothers that are double the price? Let’s find out shall we!

HIS debut the Multi-View+Sound USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter kit

Ryan Martin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:42:28 +0000

HIS today made the world’sfirst USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter available – the HISMulti-View+Sound. Delivering a fast and easy way to expand your visual computingexperience across multiple screens, the HIS Multi-View+Sound turns yourcomputer into a gaming and multimedia center!

Features & Advantages:

USB 3.0 Support: 10 times faster than 2.0

Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0: User-friendly for all USB laptops or desktops

Supports up to 6 Additional Displays: Enabling multi-tasking and increased productivity

Full HD 1080p & HDMI Output: High quality image & sound, full-screen video playback

HDCP Compliant: Play copy-protected DVDs

DirectX 10 & DirectX 11 Game Support: Play the latest 3D games

See More, Enjoy More!

The HIS Multi-View+Sound supports 27″ LCD monitors and TVs of up to 80″ with 16:9 ratio in amazing 2048 by1152 resolution. Up-scale your computer into a multimedia center with an immense display!

Enjoy HD Beauty

With Full HD 1080p support & HDMI Output, the adapter delivers high quality HDMI 1920X1080 graphics PLUS sound, enabling seamless full-screen video playback over USB. See HD, hear HD and feel HD!

Game Better and Faster

HIS Multi-View+Sound is capable to turn your computer into an enthusiastic gaming machine, allowing users to enjoy the latest 3D games with enhanced graphics and effects.

With Direct X 10 & 11 support, the HIS Multi-View+Sound is in line with the latest 3D games.

Game Faster Gamers will be pleased with the ability to achieve up to 60 FPS in various games to enjoy maximum realism! Sounds Better

Supports both 2.1 and 5.1 channel audio, intensifying the sense of reality!

View More, Work Better

Connecting a second display suddenly becomes ridiculously easy with the HIS Multi-View+Sound. Having one dedicated screen just for twitter or facebook and a second for outlook is not a dream anymore. Simply connect any PC or notebook with USB 3.0/2.0 to an external monitor and your notebook becomes a dual display workstation!

HIS Multi-View+Sound allows you to connect up to 6 monitors, making it the ideal solution for all those who rely on having several applications visible simultaneously for extra productivity. Multi-tasking just got a lot simpler!

Please visit the Product Page for more information.

Source: Press Release

Storage Options 7″ Scroll Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen Tablet Review

Andy Ruffell — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:32:40 +0000

Before I start this, I will make it clear. I own an iPhone, and have always owned one and because of that fact, I’ve never had a chance to fully explore the world of Android, but I’ll be stepping into this with a fresh perspective and will try not to analyse the operating system to much but focus more on the device itself, as at the end of the day, Storage Options make the tablet, not the operating system.

You may remember a little while ago, we took a look at the miScroll from the same manufacturer and whilst it was a great product for the price, it was lacking something in the fact that it has a resistive screen. Today we’re taking a look at the same product, pretty much, but with a slightly improved design and the main important aspect; this model has a capacitive screen.

A capacitive screen has some key features and relies on the electrical properties of the human body, meaning that only a very light touch is needed opposed to adding unnecessary pressure as you would with a resistive screen.

Starting with the accessories, we find quite a lot being bundled in with the tablet, in terms of connectivity with a DC adapter, On The Go cable, USB cable, headphones and relevant documentation.

The unit measures in at 203mm x 132mm x 12mm and has a 7″ screen with a 800×480 resolution and uses a 16:9 aspect ratio. It also features a 16-bit G-Sensor which allows the screen to rotate 360 degrees depending on your preference of landscape or portrait mode.

Around the screen, we find a black border which sadly is a sucker for fingerprints so we certainly advise having a screen protector as your first major accessory.

There is also a built-in 0.3 Megapixel camera and towards the bottom of the device, we find three buttons for bringing up menu options, going back to the home screen or returning to the last page or menu.

The back of the unit is very iPad-esque, with a silver metal surface. Darted around the bottom area is little denotations to inform us of what the side buttons and bottom connectors are.

On the side we find the power button as well as the volume buttons. It’s also worth noting that whilst some of the models in Storage Options range of tablets have removeable back covers and batteries, this model does not.

Moving to the bottom of the device, we find the 1W speaker, a DC-5V power connector, On The Go connector, reset button, mini HDMI port, TF card slot and headphone jack. Everything to keep you going whilst you’re on the move.

Due to this device having HDMI, it does allow it to become an all in one storage solution for acting as a portable storage space that can simply be plugged into any HDMI enabled screen and allow you to watch full 1080p HD footage from a variety of different formats.

Taking a look at what the tablet can do, and straight away we find that it comes equipped with the Android 2.3 operating system which is a key selling point for keeping the cost down and offering a familiar interface that can be customized to the users needs.

Running on a 1GHz ARM11 processor and only 256MB DDR2 memory, you can’t expect lightning fast results, and the responsiveness of the screen makes up for some of the lag that is generated by the internals.

The display whilst it doesn’t have the greatest resolution, is able to handle HD and high quality content very well and displays clear and vibrant colours in images and video, even with the likes of YouTube, which comes included on the operating system.

Performance is a subjective opinion on a device like this, due to the operating system used and not a great amount of benchmarking applications being available to suit. Instead of us looking at each angle of the tablet in terms of graphics and processing power, we’d rather comment on the tablet as a whole unit and for the most part it’s good.

The tablet seems a lot more responsive than the miScroll that we looked at with a resistive screen, but certain aspects of the tablet still believe in giving up half way through tasks, like watching YouTube videos or simply surfing the web.

Battery life on the whole is good, at around 4 hours worth of medium usage. If you constantly stream videos and multi-task, you’ll find this decreasing, but not at any kind of rapid rate.

After looking at the equivalent resistive model back in October, I was certainly keen to see how the capacitive model would compare as I’ve been used to similar technology with my iPhone which I honestly love. Whilst I was well aware that it wouldn’t be the quickest device on the planet, for the price of £112.88 you can’t complain, and the fact that Scan are throwing in a free Duracell 4GB microSDHC card, it’s everything you need to get going.