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SanDisk Corporation, the global leader in flash storage solutions, today introduced the world’s fastest microSD card. SanDisk Extreme PRO microSDXC UHS-II PRO card allows users to action cameras, unmanned drones and smartphones loading and unloading of large video and music files at unprecedented speeds to date.

SanDisk’s new card, available in capacities of 64 GB and 128 GB, offering transfer speeds up to 275 MB / s to download high-quality content at record speed. Thanks to its classification as Class 10 and UHS Speed ​​Class 3 (U3), the SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDHC UHS-II card is the perfect item to capture video at resolutions of Full HD and Ultra HD 4K in the last action cameras, drones drones and smartphones. With the card, SanDisk also includes a USB 3.0 reader to download files conveniently to a PC card.

In the words of Les Santiago, Direct IDC Research:

Mobile devices today are more sophisticated than ever, requiring more advanced technology to deliver the best possible user experience. With increasing demand for higher quality content, such as video at resolutions of Full HD and 4K, the need for storage solutions have higher capacity and faster growing exponentially. The microSDHC UHS-II Pro SanDisk Extreme card is at the forefront of delivering solutions that meet these changing needs.

The latest action cameras, drones and smart phones and tablets are versatile and powerful devices that have expanded the possibilities to collect and record high-quality video. The SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II microSDXC cards are compatible with devices that use host UHS-I, operating at speeds up to UHS-I as long as the device allows. They have also been designed for the most rugged devices today, since the cards can keep up in extreme environments. SanDisk Extreme Pro cards microSD microSDHC UHS-II 4 are made of shock resistant, high temperature, with an impermeable coating and protection against contamination x-ray

The SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDHC UHS-II cards are manufactured with capacities of 64 and 128 GB and have a limited lifetime warranty and will be available worldwide in the second quarter of this year at a price of $ 179.99 and $ 299.99 respectively

In the past we have covered MeegoPad T07 and MeegoPad T04 and today the company has churned our T08 which is a unique all in one mini PC packing latest specs one can desire in 2015.

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The manufacturer AOC has just introduced its new model AOC U2477PWQ, a computer monitor for users with limited desk space but somehow it manages to pack 24 inches and a very high density display with impressive 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels that provides the best viewing experience which also provides very wide viewing angles.

The new AOC U2477PWQ is positioned as a great alternative for home and office users who do not have much space but do not want to give up the experience of a very high density screen. So far, only the monitors bearing 27 inches came with such resolution.

The PLS panel of the new AOC monitor provides a vivid and realistic reproduction of the full range of colors and comes with wide 178 viewing angles – both horizontally and vertically. The U2477PWQ offers perfect image display to its users, so it is ideal for professionals such as graphic designers, photographers and filmmakers who prefer or need a size smaller screen.

Home users with certain types of ambitions and hobbies will find in this model ideal for video editing and photography at the amateur level. The display provides a useful technology that prevents eye fatigue. The new AOC U2477PWQ comes with lots of ports including D-Sub15 a k a VGA, DVI, HDMI 2.0, MHL (Mobile High Definition Link) 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.2. The package also includes VGA, HDMI and DisplayPort cable so there is no need to purchase a new one after buying the monitor.

Mobile power banks have been around from quite some time but seldom do you find a quality mobile power bank that works reliably and packs adequate amount of charge. Also if it offers fast charging feature, that is even better. Today we are reviewing Tech Armor Active Power 6000 which ticks all of the requirements and more.

The body of Tech Armor Active Power 6000 is covered mostly with soft rubbery material that is great to touch. It is non-slippery and bears a matte finish. On the front of this mobile power bank, you’ll find two USB ports and a flashlight LED.

The two ports allows one to charge two devices at same time. One offers fast recharge feature that is offered by many phones and tablets. So I used the fast charging port to check if my Galaxy Note 3 was indeed charging at faster rate and yes, it was – I double checked it using a free app from play store which shows the charging speed.

On the right side, you’ll find a micro USB port which is used for charging the Tech Armor Active Power 6000 mobile power bank. You can use the included cable or any micro USB charger to top it up.

On the left side is a power button which shows you the amount of juice remaining on the small LED present on top. It is handy as you can plan when to charge it.

The Tech Armor Active Power 6000 has 6000mAh which means you can charge your Galaxy Note phone or any phone at least twice. If you a tablet user, you would still be able to charge it fully at least once.

Tech Armor Active Power 6000 is not very heavy. Infact, it is light enough to be carried around. Its manufacture offers whopping two years of warranty on it and it comes with excellent packaging. The customer support is excellent as it is an American company.

Verdict – whether your phone has good battery life or not, you will want to have Tech Armor Active Power 6000 in your bag. It will top off your phone’s or tablet’s battery in no time and you’ll be able to work / play more on your devices.  Visit Techarmor.com for more information.

After VIA ARTiGO A820, VIA has launched ARTiGO A600, an ultra-compact fanless computer that is perfect for IoT and M2M applications that require computing power along with features like low consumption and wide range of I / O capabilities.

VIA ARTiGO A600 integrates four COM ports that include Phoenix RS-485 3-pole 3.75KV isolation, a port for RS-232 COM port and a GOD for 8-bit GPIO connections. The I / O section also includes two USB 2.0 ports, a Mini HDMI port interfaces for HMI, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a miniPCIe port, which measures only 12.5 x 12.5 x 3 cm and can accommodate an optional Wi-Fi module.

VIA ARTiGO A600 includes a VIA 800MHz Cortex-A9 SoC, a Micro SD input and a 4GB eMMC flash memory and 1GB DDR3 SDRAM. Also available is a software development tool that is optimized for Linux. It supports all key features such as complete set of customized software services which allow quick and easy development.

VIA ARTiGO A600 will enable companies to transform developing a new generation of smart devices. The control systems for industrial automation will have a key role in the development of innovative products and services more personalized.

MSI has announced the launch of a new special edition of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti from NVIDIA, which is the current top model of the company. The MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Golden Edition is a special variant with a copper sink, offering maximum heat dissipation and of course, since it is dressed in gold, it lives up to its name.

MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Golden Edition: The Review

The fully integrated heat sink made of copper has several advantages and some disadvantages. Typically, the copper heat pipes and these are being welded or somehow grip block of aluminum foils, which is a good transmitter of heat but not as good as copper. Using a sink made entirely of copper allows one to do soldering better and therefore, the heat dissipation is more uniform and efficient and greatly reducing the overall temperature of the device.

The drawbacks are obvious: the copper is heavier than aluminum and therefore, the final product is heavy. For instance, this GPU weighs 1,338 grams and non-copper model weighs 1,068 grams. Also, the copper is far more expensive, so integrating a heat sink made entirely of copper significantly increases the costing and therefore, sale price of the graphics card in higher than the aluminum one.

In addition to what has been said, this MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Golden Edition integrates a wide black back plate with the MSI Gaming dragon orange that covers the entire back of the PCB and also improves the aesthetics of the graphic card. On the opposite side, it incorporates two cooling fans responsible for cooling down the whole sink.

Finally, we are told that MSI has always used the best Military Class components to provide this GPU better stability and performance. It is factory overclocked and MSI has raised the operating speed of the core to the 1291 Mhz compared to 1279 Mhz reference version and 7096 MHz memory (GDDR5 effective) compared to 7010 Mhz stock.

So far MSI has not announced pricing or availability of this new graphic card but it kind of Limited Edition, so expect it to be very, very expensive.