AudioControl New 4K Ultra HD Receivers Now Shipping

AudioControl New 4K Ultra HD Receivers Now Shipping AudioControl Announces New Concert AVR-6 & AVR-8 Ultra HD 4K  Home Theater Receivers Now Shipping Worldwide! Seattle, WA - February 20, 2014 AudioControl, the U.S. award winning designer of home theater processors and amplifiers, today announced that their new Concert AVR-6 and Concert AVR-8 Ultra HD 4K home theater receivers are now shipping to all dealers in North America and Internationally. AudioControl's new AVR-6 and AVR-8 receivers deliver a visually stunning entertainment experience, designed by a company with nearly 40 years of making some of the best audio and video products in the world.    Behind the striking contemporary visual design, the Concert AVR-8 benefits from the high-end audio performance that AudioControl is renowned for. Its powerful high-current 7 x 200 watts per channel theater amplifier stable at 4 Ohms creates a truly incredible audio platform that turns watching a movie in your living room, media space or theater into a movie lover's 'nirvana'. The Concert AVR-8's sister, the Concert AVR-6 also benefits from the same high performing audio and video platform as the Concert AVR-8, powering its seven-channel amplifier, all channels driven at 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms. AudioControl CEO Alex Camara commented, "AudioControl has been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing high performance, quality audio and video products for nearly 40 years. Our new Concert receivers deliver an incredible audiophile experience, combined with the latest in 4K Ultra HD video processing, that results in the ultimate viewing and listening experience for movie lovers, not prepared to compromise on their passion for the highest quality entertainment experience". The Facts and Features:  The features of the Concert AVR-6 and AVR-8 Receiver have been designed to deliver a breathtaking experience. Amongst the many features and capabilities of these new receivers are the following: 7.1 Home Theater 4K Ultra HD and 3D advanced surround sound receiver Specialist high-performance receiver for the Custom Install market 7 HDMI inputs; COAX SPDIF x 4; Toslink x 2; RCA Phono x 6; USB Input, Ethernet Client Ability to be configured as a full 7.1 system, or as a 5.1 system with the 2 remaining channels serving a second zone Dual HDMI outputs (ARC compatible), Component x 3, Composite x 4 ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible Zone 2 audio output Proprietary auto room set-up and room correction with equalization HDMI Ultra HD 4K and 3D video pass-through and up-scaling capability Surround modes include Dolby True HD; Dolby Digital Plus; Dolby Digital EX; Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Pro Logic IIx; DTS-HD Master Audio; DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete; DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix; DTS 5.1 Ability to scale to any resolution standard or high definition sources where required Powerful, Dynamic, Audiophile 200 Watts Per Channel Amplification, All Channels Driven into 4 Ohms (Concert AVR-8). Powerful, Dynamic, Audiophile 100 Watts Per Channel Amplification, All Channels Driven into 8 Ohms (Concert AVR-6). Seven channels of 'cool running' Class H amplification reducing the need for rack fans Compatibility and integration with leading control systems including Crestron, Control 4, Savant and RTI Custom Install control ready with Ethernet, RS232, 12 volt trigger and IR control options AudioControl iOS Control App available free on the iTunes Store (& streaming control Apps) Internet radio and music streaming services including fully integrated FM/DAB/DAB+ in appropriate markets USB supports memory devices and digital audio from iPod®, iPad® and iPhone® devices AudioControl's unique and discrete styling for both rack and non-rack mount needs Programmable Remote control provided AudioControl's 40 Year Focus on audiophile quality, made in the USA and a bulletproof 5-year warranty program.

AudioControl is shipping both Concert AVR models exclusively into the Custom Integrator channel. As with all AudioControl Home products, these new models are not available for sale on the Internet or in mass retail. Both models are now shipping direct from AudioControl's design, engineering and manufacturing facilities located in Seattle, USA and come with AudioControl's legendary 5-year warranty.  About AudioControl AudioControl is a U.S. designer and manufacturer of the highest quality home theater processors and amplifiers, distributed audio amplifiers, car audio, signal processors and precise analysis products, celebrating nearly four decades of 'making good sound great'. The company's headquarters, including research and development, manufacturing, production, and training facilities continue to thrive in Seattle, Washington heart of the rainforest of the Pacific Northwest. For more information visit www.audiocontrol.com. Contact your local dealer or rep for more information or call the rainforest at 425-775-8461 for more information on ordering AudioControl products.

Enerplex Jumpr Max Power Bank and Kickr IV Portable Solar Charger Review

Going green is a huge topic. And it is a good thing. Fortunately, there are some manufacturers that make some great products to support that movements to provide clean energy. Enerplex provides a one/two punch in the Kicker IV and Jumper Max. They charge our portable devices, and do so with solar power.

Features and specs:

Kicker IV:
Power:
6.5 Watts Unregulated
6.0 Watt, 5 Volt System regulated
1.2 Amp Output (STC)
*STC- Standard Testing Conditions
Dimensions:
Product Open: 774mm (30.5˝ ) x 185mm (7.3” ) x 2mm (0.08” )
Product Folded Size: 225mm (8.8˝ ) x 185 mm (7.3” ) x 18mm (0.71” )
Product Packaging: 266.7mm (10.5˝ ) x 190.5 mm (7.5” ) x 50.8mm (2.0” )
Weight:
Product: 290.3g (0.64 lbs.)
Product with Packaging: 368.5g (0.81 lbs.)

Jumper Max:
-10,000 mAh battery capacity
-Input: DC 5V/1A Max (Micro-USB)
-Dual USB Outputs: DC 5V/1A, DC 5V/2A (USB-A)
-Can charge tablets such as the Kindle Fire HD, iPad 3, and iPad Mini
-Can charge multiple devices at the same time!
Jumpr Max Charging Capabilities:

• Samsung Galaxy S4- 3.4 charges
• iPhone 5/5S- 6.1 charges
• Google Nexus 7- 2 charges
• Kindle Fire HD- 2 charges
• iPad 3- 1 charge
• iPad Mini- 1.95 charges

Dimensions:
Product: 123.3mm (4.8˝) x 77.05mm (3.0˝ ) x 17.57mm (0.7˝ )
Product Packaging: 216mm (8.5˝) x 115.3mm (4.5˝) x 32.2mm (1.27˝)
Weight:
Product: 192g (0.42 lbs.)
Product with Packaging: 258g (0.57 lbs.)

Both products come in standard paper packaging and had a clear plastic window to see the product. The products were mostly plastic. Quality of components as well as fit and finish were good. Included with the power bank were manual, cable, and connectors. And the Kicker IV came with the cable, and cloth bands to hold it secure.

I really liked the large power bank. At 10,000 mah, it was good for about 3 charges to my HTC One cell phone, and almost a full charge for my Samsung Galaxy Note 10" tablet. And just bigger than a cell phone, it is not too big in size. It would be a tad bulky in a pants pocket. But it would store well in a purse or a car glove box.

The Kicker IV is an awesome portable solar panel! I really liked the way there were 4 panels. The way it is designed, they fold onto each other to make a more compact size. A single connection on the side is where you attach the cable. One end plugs into solar panel and the other end plugs into the portable device. The solar panel provides enough current that it charges your device as if it was plugged into a wall outlet, and it is enough for small devices such as a cell phone, Nintendo DS or Kindle.

The big one two green punch is using the two devices together. I plugged in the power bank into the solar panel to charge, and left it out in the sun to charge for a day. Once charged, I can use the power bank to charge my portable devices. After the power bank is depleted it is back onto the solar panel, and the cycle continues.  Here in Arizona, we get a lot of sun.  It is a perfect fit here.  I am also an avid camper as an Assistant Scoutmaster.  If you have a cell phone, camera, or GPS in the outdoors and no outlet nearby, the Kicker IV has you covered. And even with a nearby outlet, it's free clean power!

I was very impressed with the performance of both devices. They work absolutely great on their own. And together they provide on excellent portable green power solution! And they are fairly priced at $129.99 for the Kicker IV and a MSRP of $69.99 for the Jumpr Max. Based on their design, features, quality and performance, they have both earned our Highly Recommended award. For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.enerplex.biz.

announcing two OLYMPUS^® M.zuiko^® PRo series LENSES UNDER DEVELOPMENT

Olympus developing Two New Powerful Micro Four Thirds^® Lenses that Will Extend the OM-D^® and PEN^® System for the Professional User

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 12, 2014 — Olympus announces the development of two new M.ZUIKO lenses, adding to its award-winning PRO series line-up, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO (14mm-28mm 35mm equivalent) and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4 PRO (600mm 35mm equivalent). Both Olympus lenses deliver first-of-its kind performance to the M.ZUIKO PRO series and are scheduled to launch in 2015.

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO is the first-ever wide-angle zoom lens in the M.ZUIKO PRO series. This compact and lightweight lens maintains a dustproof and splashproof design to compliment the rugged durability of the Olympus OM-D^® E-M1 and E-M5. True to ZUIKO standards, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO features sharpness to the edges of the image and excellent performance for professional use.

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 PRO lens is the first single-focal-length super telephoto lens in the M.ZUIKO PRO series. Like other lenses in the PRO series, this new lens will deliver superb performance, complimented by compact, dustproof and splashproof construction.

When combined with the available M ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, expected to reach store shelves in the second half of 2014, the M.ZUIKO PRO series will feature four different lenses that cover everything from super wide-angle to super telephoto zoom.

ABOUT OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
Olympus Imaging America Inc. is a leading provider of digital imaging and audio technology solutions, noted for their precision optics and ground-breaking technologies.

For more than 90 years, Olympus has innovated and developed best-in-class products that expand the boundaries of product design and functionality, empowering consumers and professionals alike to capture their stories. These include:

• Digital Compact Cameras
• Professional and Consumer Interchangeable Lens Cameras
• Related Underwater Products and Accessories
• Digital Audio Recorders
• Binoculars
• Accessories

For more information about Olympus and their award-winning products, please visit www.getolympus.com or connect with us and other fans like you through our social and photographic communities: @getolympus on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and Flickr, as well as at www.penready.com.

*Olympus Image Share is compatible with most smartphones. Please visit http://www.getolympus.com/olympusimageshare for phone compatibility information.

Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

All trademarks and registered trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective holders, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

©2014 Olympus Imaging America Inc.

Kingston Digital Ships Fastest SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) Card for 4K and Ultra-HD Video Capture

Kingston Digital Ships Fastest SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) Card for 4K and Ultra-HD Video Capture

 

Fountain Valley, CA -- February 4, 2014 -- Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced its fastest addition to the Secure Digital product line. The new SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) card (Kingston^® part #: SDA3/xxGB) allows professionals and consumers to capture 4K and other Ultra-HD video resolutions. The new card is available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities.

 The SD Association’s latest specification, UHS-I U3 (Ultra High-Speed Bus, Speed Class 3), guarantees performance of at least 30MB/s read and write, enough bandwidth to record and playback 4K video without interruption. Kingston’s SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 card provides speeds of 90MB/s read and 80MB/s write, which is up to 9x faster (read) and up to 8x faster (write) than standard Class 10 SD cards. The faster speeds ensure the best video and photo integrity by reducing stutter as well as faster PC upload time especially when using USB 3.0 card readers. 

            The SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 is compatible with all SDHC and SDXC host devices. It allows users to capture cinema quality Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (2160p), 3D, and 4K2K videos on high-performance cameras such as Digital Single Lens Reflex (D-SLR), Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (D- SLM), camcorders and video cameras. In addition to 4K video capture, it can also be used for high-density photograph capture in burst or continuous capture mode, television recording, and live broadcasts.  Users can capture up to 60 minutes of 4K HD video or shoot high-density image files in RAW or JPEG (up to 8,000 24MP images) on a 64GB card.

The SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For more information, visit kingston.com/us/flash/sd_cards.

Kingston SDHC/SDXC UHS-I U3 Flash Card Features & Specifications:

·Versatile: Class 10 performance when used in a non-UHS-I capable device

·Compliant: with the SD Card Association specification

·Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss

·Compatible: with SDHC & SDXC host devices; SDXC cards are not compatible with SDHC-enabled devices/readers

·File format: FAT32 (SDHC 16GB–32GB), exFAT (SDXC 64GB)

·Guaranteed: lifetime warranty, free technical support

·Capacities¹: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB

·Dimensions: 24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm

·Operating Temperatures: -25°C to 85°C

·Storage Temperatures: -40°C to 85°C

·Voltage: 3.3v

·Performance²: up to 90MB/s read and 80MB/s write, UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3)

 

¹ Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/flashguide

² Speed may vary due to host and device configuration.

 

Description	Part Number
16GB SDHC UHS-I Speed Class 3 Flash Card	SDA3/16GB
32GB SDHC UHS-I Speed Class 3 Flash Card	SDA3/32GB
64GB SDHC UHS-I Speed Class 3 Flash Card	SDA3/64GB

 

Kingston can be found on:

 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kingstontechmemory

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kingstontechnology

Google+:  https://plus.google.com/+kingston

Twitter: http://twitter.com/kingstonhq

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/164609?trk=tyah

 

About Kingston Digital, Inc.

Kingston Digital, Inc. (“KDI”) is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley , California , USA . For more information, p lease visit www.kingston.com or call 800-337-8410.  

PIXEOM REVOLUTIONIZES CLOUD COMPUTING, WITH ITS NEW PERSONAL CLOUD DEVICE AND EXCHANGE NETWORK

PIXEOM REVOLUTIONIZES CLOUD COMPUTING, WITH ITS NEW PERSONAL CLOUD DEVICE AND EXCHANGE NETWORK

Pixeom debuts their solution to data privacy concerns - The New Pixeom X1 Personal Cloud Device and Exchange Network, built on Raspberry Pi.

Mountain View, CA, January 21, 2014 - Privacy is one of the most significant issues facing us today, the platforms created to address this are still hosted in large data centers, and have suffered privacy breaches, leaving the public looking for solutions wherein they control their data. The Pixeom Personal Cloud Device and Exchange Network allows users to easily create, access, and share their content from anywhere, while connecting with a global community, through the use of a secure Pixeom X1 device. The X1, built using Rasperry Pi, is a small personal cloud device that facilitates file storage, collaboration, social networking, and e-commerce, by acting together with other X1 devices to power a community-built independent network.  "While there are other cloud services on the market today, the new Pixeom is transformational in combining cloud storage with a gateway to a global community, where content sharing,         e-commerce, collaboration and relationship building is made possible.  We have created a truly boundary-less content sharing and e-commerce platform without rules and limits imposed on its users by other cloud service providers," said Sam Nagar the co-founder.    Customers who purchase an X1 device for a one-time cost can easily upload, store, post, and share data from anywhere without using a third-party cloud or hosting service provider, and without being subject to storage limits, usage restrictions, incremental fees, or the potential for security breaches. X1 device owners can create public or private groups, content and marketplaces, all the while, maintaining absolute control over what content is shared. The Personal Exchange Network Apps, facilitate three types of content exchanges: ·         File Exchange App - enables Pixeom users to store and share files with built-in synchronization and commenting for collaboration, as well as versioning for convenient recovery. ·         Club Exchange App - provides Pixeom users the ability to create interactive discussion boards and build social communities around topics of interest, or allow businesses to foster communication with customers and partners. ·         Market Exchange App - allows Pixeom users to create interactive virtual stores or list individual items for sale via the network, the app is developed to be simple and turnkey, including; payment processing, inventory management, and CRM. Pixeom launched a Kickstarter campaign on January 7, and within the first 14 days,  raised close to 75% of their goal - poising them to sail past their initial funding target. Those who contribute $99 through the Kickstarter campaign, will receive a special edition device. "We are excited and encouraged by the response that we have received, it is the right product at the right time and we are looking forward to the future of Pixeom," Nagar said.

About Pixeom

Founded in September 2013, Pixeom, LLC is the creator of the Pixeom Personal Exchange Network that allows individual and small business users to store, share and access content from anywhere through a small personal cloud device, called the Pixeom X1. Members of the Personal Exchange Network can collaborate with other members through the Club Exchange, and build virtual storefronts using the Market Exchange. The Pixeom X1 is currently available via the Pixeom Kickstarter campaign page. For more information, please visit www.pixeom.com.

Innodisk’s New Peripheral Modules Relieve Space Limitations and Expand Embedded System Functionality

Innodisk new line of peripheral modules for embedded systems offer signal conversion and expandability

January 14, 2014, Taipei, Taiwan – Industrial and Embedded service provider, Innodisk, is introducing a new line of peripheral modules for embedded applications. Users will be able to interface to LAN, serial ports (USB/RS232-422-485/PCIe), storage devices and video displays easily through these space-efficient embedded peripheral boards. “Based on our experience in industrial component design, we can provide professional industrial products which are more reliable,” says Joey Hsu, Innodisk director of embedded peripherals division. “Besides a wide operating temperature range, vibration and dust resistance, we are proud of our longevity support.” Flexibility Innodisk’s line of embedded peripheral modules offer a full set of signal conversion and expansion options to embedded systems. Output signal functionality ranges from LAN, serial ports (USB/RS232-422-485/PCIe), and SATA interface cards, to display cards outputting analog VGA and digital signals(HDMI/TTL/LVDS). Converter and bridge modules increase interfacing options while riser and extender boards expand system connectivity. Compatibility Innodisk’s embedded peripheral modules come in a variety of form factors including mPCIe, Standard PCIe, 2.5” SSD and next generation M.2 (NGFF). Connectivity is through common interfaces PCI-Express, USB, and SATA. The space saving designs and variety of connectivity options make these modules easily compatible with a range of embedded systems. Service Innodisk’s reputation for industrial grade quality means buyers can be assured of reliability with a 3 year warranty. An in-house development team and factory allows for OEM/ODM quality service even at smaller scales. Innodisk’s global presence means customers around the world enjoy local support. Current Offerings Innodisk Embedded Peripherals currently offers 17 products to convert PCIe, SATA, and USB to PCIe, USB, SATA, SD, PATA,. Form factors include mPCIe/mSATA, PCIe standard, M.2 (NGFF), 2.5” SSD, as well as DDR3 DIMM. For more product information, please refer to www.innodisk.com.tw Embedded peripherals are Innodisk next step in being a comprehensive industrial system service provider. With embedded peripheral modules, Innodisk is not only a storage provider but an embedded service provider. About Innodisk Innodisk is a designer, manufacturer and solution provider of enterprise-class SSDs and other flash storage products as well as DRAM for the enterprise, industrial, embedded, cloud, military & aerospace, transportation, medical equipment, communications & networking and gaming industries. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan with engineering support and sales teams in China, Europe, Japan, and the United States, Innodisk is able to support clients globally. With abundant experience and an unrivaled knowledge of the memory industry, Innodisk develops products with excellent quality, remarkable performance, great cost-efficiency, and the highest reliability. For more information about Innodisk, please visit http://www.innodisk.com/.

PHORUS PR5 RECEIVER WITH DTS PLAY-FI™ NAMED AS CES 2014 INNOVATIONS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING AWARD HONOREE

PHORUS PR5 RECEIVER WITH DTS PLAY-FI™ NAMED AS CES 2014 INNOVATIONS DESIGN

AND ENGINEERING AWARD HONOREE

 

ENCINO, Calif. (January 6, 2014) – Phorus, a subsidiary of DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), dedicated to delivering great sounding whole-home wireless audio systems, is proud to announce that its next generation PR5 Receiver with Play-Fi™ was named as a CES Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Award Honoree in the Home Audio/Video Components category.

Making its debut at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show, the new Phorus PR5 Receiver with Play-Fi will allow music lovers to easily stream high-quality audio directly from their connected smartphones, tablets and PCs, wirelessly to their existing audio systems over a standard home Wi-Fi network, with zero loss in music quality. Compatible with nearly all AVRs, HTiBs, soundbars, and powered speakers, Play-Fi forges a seamless connection between audio systems, mobile devices and music, creating the ultimate infrastructure within the home to play your music from any device, in as many rooms as you want to listen to it.
In addition to multi-room and multi-zone streaming from any device running the Play-Fi application, the Phorus PR5 Receiver with Play-Fi also supports Bluetooth® AptX®, and AAC streaming, as well as direct streaming from iTunes on OSX and Windows.

“We are extremely proud that the CEA has honored our Phorus PR5 receiver with the prestigious 2014 CES Innovation Award,” said Dannie Lau, general manager of Phorus. “This is a huge validation of the product and its simple, one button approach to transforming any home entertainment system, boom box or speaker dock into a feature rich and great sounding wireless whole-home audio system.”

The Phorus PR5 Receiver with Play-Fi (priced at $179) will be on display at the Innovations Showcase, located at The Venetian during the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show, which runs from January 7-10, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The DTS Play-Fi ecosystem will be on display at the DTS Booth at CES, located in the Central Hall, Booth 9839. The first generation Phorus PR1 Receiver is currently available from the Phorus Store, on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca, at Nebraska Furniture Mart, and RadioShack locations nationwide.

The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the producer of the International CES, the global gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technology, and have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media, to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products, across 29 product categories.  Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured on CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.

Visit Phorus.com for more information, or connect with Phorus on Facebook and Twitter (@phorusaudio) or connect with DTS, Inc. on Facebook and Twitter (@DTS_Inc).

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About DTS, Inc.
DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq:DTSI) is a premier audio solutions provider for high-definition entertainment experiences—anytime, anywhere, on any device. DTS' audio solutions enable delivery and playback of clear, compelling high-definition audio, which is incorporated by hundreds of licensee customers around the world, into billions of consumer electronic devices.  From a renowned legacy as a pioneer in high definition multi-channel audio, DTS became a mandatory audio format in the Blu-ray Disc standard and is now increasingly deployed in enabling digital delivery of compelling movies, music, games and other forms of digital entertainment to a growing array of network-connected consumer devices. DTS technology is in automotive audio systems, digital media players, DVD players, game consoles, home theaters, PCs, set-top boxes, smartphones, surround music content and every device capable of playing Blu-ray discs. Founded in 1993, DTS' corporate headquarters is located in Calabasas, California with its licensing operations headquartered in Limerick, Ireland. DTS also has offices in Encino, Los Gatos and Santa Ana, California, Washington, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Copyright 2014, DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

 

 

SOURCE: DTS, INC.

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2013 Editor's Choice Awards

2013 has been a great year. And with it there have been some excellent products! Not all have been award worthy. But the best find themselves earning our Editor's Choice Award. To further recognize these well deserving products, we publish our Annual Editor's Choice Award. These are the best of the best in their categories that came across my desk this year.

ACS T1 Custom In Ear Monitors

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/04/2013-headphone-shootout-part-2-iems.html

Adata XPG SX300 SATA3 256GB mSATA Drive

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/03/adata-xpg-sx300-sata3-256gb-msata-drive.html

Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X Headphones

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/06/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-open-back.html

Kenwood Excelon DNN990HD Connected Navigation Entertainment Car Receiver

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/08/kenwood-excelon-dnn990hd-connected.html

Kingston HyperX 16GB DDR3-1600 Laptop Memory

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/03/adata-xpg-sx300-sata3-256gb-msata-drive.html

Kingston Wi-Drive 128GB Wireless Drive

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/12/kingston-wi-drive-128gb-wireless-drive.html

Magellan SmartGPS 5295 Car Smart GPS Receiver

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/12/magellan-smartgps-5295-review.html

Monster Diamond Tears Headphones

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/04/2013-annual-headphone-shootout-part-one.html

Onkyo LS-B50 EnvisionCinema Soundbar System

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/11/onkyo-ls-b50-soundbar-with-wireless.html

Otterbox Defender Series Cell Phone Case

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/06/otter-box-defender-series-and-commuter.html

Otterbox Defender Series Tablet Case and The Latch Accessory

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/12/otterbox-defender-series-samsung-galaxy.html

STM Jet Roller Wheeled Laptop Bag

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/03/stm-jet-roller-wheeled-laptop-bag-review.html

SVS PC13-Ultra Cylinder Powered Subwoofer

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/12/svs-pc13-ultra-subwoofer-review.html

Velodyne vTrue Headphones

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/04/2013-annual-headphone-shootout-part-one.html

ViewSonic's VP2770-LED Monitor

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/05/viewsonic-vp2770-led.html

Westone 4R In Ear Monitors

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/04/2013-headphone-shootout-part-2-iems.html

Westone UMX3 In Ear Monitors

http://www.stereowiseplus.com/2013/04/2013-headphone-shootout-part-2-iems.html

As you can see, there have been some excellent products! Click on the links for their full review. And not just products, but innovations as well. It has me excited for the future. I can't wait for what 2014 will bring. Stay tuned for more coverage of great products and great manufactures. And thanks for reading and following us!

Kingston Wi-Drive 128GB Wireless Drive Review

There is more and more need for storage capacity on our portable devices. Whether it be pictures, video, music, or games, our portable devices are being used more and more for all of the above. All of this takes up memory, and some devices don't have the capability to use memory cards. Enter the Kingston Wi-Drive.

Features and Specs:

F E AT U R E S / B E N E F I T S

 

>>Capacities1 — 32GB, 64GB

>>Dimensions — 121.5mm x 61.8mm x 9.8mm
>>Wireless Network Interface — Wi-Fi 802.11g/n
with wireless security (WPA/WEP)>>Rechargeable Battery — up to four hours of
continuous use

>>Local Storage2 — wirelessly transfer files to and

from the Wi-Drive App and the Wi-Drive hardware

>>Bridged network connection option — allows

you to access the Internet while using Wi-Drive’s

content3

>>Cable — miniUSB to USB cable included

• User can upload files and content from their

PC/Mac to the Wi-Drive using the USB cable

>>Convenient — pocket-sized for easy
transportability

>>Guaranteed — one-year warranty

>>Free Wi-Drive Apps4 with Additional

Features — downloadable at Apple's App Store,

Google Play and Amazon Appstore

>>Customizable Device Name (SSID)

>>User selectable Wi-Fi priority list when there are
multiple APN/Key available>>File Support5 — Wi-Drive can store any file type,
but playback and viewing is based on the files
that are supported by the moblie device.

General file format support6:

• Audio: MP3, WAV

• Video7: m4V, mp4 (H.264 video codec)

• Image: jpg, tif
• Document: pdf

>>Operating Temperature — 32°F to 122°F

(0°C to 50°C)>>Storage Temperature — 14°F to 158°F

The Kinston Wi-Drive 128GB came in an attractive looking box with pics of the device and it's features. Opening the box yielded a wrapped Wi-Drive, USB cable, wall adaptor, and owners manual. The Wi-Drive was made mostly of black plastic. But the quality as well as the fit and finish was very good. We recently reviewed the Kingston MobileLite which is a similar device. I like the design and quality of this Wi-Drive much better. It feels better put together, and has a more sleek, elegant look. It looks like a more premium device.

Using the Wi-Drive was rather simple. It is like having your own personal Cloud!  First you would download and install the application on your portable device, and run the program pairing it with the Wi-Drive. Once that is all done, now you are ready to start enjoying all of the additional content. Will you are limited by the capacity of the Wi-Drive, 128GB really is A LOT of capacity!!

Performance of the Kingston Wi-Drive was just as I anticipated. Music, photos, and content on the device was simple to access and played great. The wall adapter had a USB connection, and there is a USB cable included that attaches to it to charge the drive. This same cable can be used to attach the Drive to your computer to transfer content.  Transferring the content was easy. Viewing or listening to it through the Wi-Drive on your portable device was just as easy.

The Kingston Wi-Drive had me pleasantly unsurprised. Unsurprised, as it has the quality and performance that is up to the reputation that Kingston has made for itself as a clue chip manufacturer. With an MSRP of $179.99 it is a tad pricey, but worth it for the additional capacity it gives you. They also have lower capacities of 64GB and 32GB available, which is still a lot of additional content.  It is well built, and I love the design! Based on it's design, features, quality , and performance, the Kingston 128 Wi-Drive has earned our Editor's Choice Award. For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.kingston.com.