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Rashi continues to mark success with its ongoing Annual flagship CBFX For a decade now Rashi Peripherals private limited has been hosting the Channel Business Forum popularly known as the CBF, it is one the oldest functional event/ forum initiated by a distributor for its partners. Inception of an idea which dates back to 2005, with an aim to educate and inform the partners about the latest and upcoming products trends in the IT ecosystem which would be offered by Rashi. After hosting nine successful editions Rashi continues its legacy of CBF and by far their phase -4, and has been met with much success. As of today the torch of CBF, has travelled across seven cities and laying foundation stones for a relationship with nearly five hundred and seven partners across seven cities namely Kolkata,

Patna, Jaipur, Mumbai- Bhayander, Wazirpur, Nasik & Kolhapur. With noted Support from popular brands such as ASUS, Intel, Leadtek & Toshiba, was monumental in achieving stratospheric success. “It’s great to see that a company goes the extra mile to establish a relationship with us, it makes the relationship more than just the business.” Mr. Sharma, a partner at CBF Jaipur. “The CBF was idea which became a reality in 2005, with an intention to lay the founding stones for a strong and a lasting relationship with our partners. It’s testimonies like these that drive and encourage us to perform better with each year that passes by.” Concluded Mr. Goenka Vice president, Sales & Marketingwith much glee.

Ace Overclocker, HiCookie, makes New Indian CPU-Z OC Record in Mumbai Saturday, December 20, 2014, was a big day for India’s hardcore PC enthusiasts and power users who had gathered in Mumbai, as they were witness to a new Indian record being made in CPU-Z Overclocking (OC), by none other than HiCookie, holder and breaker of multiple OC world records. OC is the practice of pushing a PC component to function faster than the manufactured clock frequency. This calls for a lot of practice, upgraded skills, dedication, and of course, a deep passion for the activity. HiCookie demonstrating his fabled OC skills was the highlight of the PC enthusiasts’ meet, organised jointly by Gigabyte Technology (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Motherboard Business Unit), CoolerMaster India, and Adata India – all Taiwan-based companies and world leaders in their respective spheres of PC hardware. Egged on by the Power Users present, HiCookie managed to achieve a CPU-Z

benchmark of 6.37 GHz, a new Indian record in this category. Also, DDR4 RAM was overclocked to 3060MHz. The record was made by HiCookie, using the Gigabyte GA-X99-SOC Force motherboard with an Intel Core i7-5960X Processor Extreme Edition, with liquid nitrogen (LN2) for cooling. The other crucial components included ADATA XPG Z1 DDR4-2400 16GB RAM Kit, ADATA

XPG SX910 512GB SSD, and Cooler Master V1200 Platinum PSU. GA-X99SOC Force, based on the Intel X99 Express chipset, is a part of the GIGABYTE X99 Overclocking series motherboards. Though it is specially designed for Overclocking, it retains all the vital features of any Gigabyte X99 motherboard, such as SATA Express, 4 way CrossfireX/SLI, m2 sata and AMP-UP audio, along with a wide range of other mainstream attributes. Commenting on the Overclocking session, Suvojit Banerjee, who had come all the way from Kolkata to be a part of the event, said, “Overclocking is my passion and I consistently try to improve myself by practising and enhancing my knowledge. Watching HiCookie in action was like finding a treasure trove full of tricks and tips to improve my OC skills.” The event also featured an Overclocking competition among Power Users.

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NATIONAL UPDATES

Asus Celebrates 500 Million Motherboard Sales with Global Giveaway

Asus has celebrated that it has sold over 500-million motherboards since the company’s inception in 1989. This significant milestone will be celebrated with a global competition, giving Asus fans and followers around the world the chance to learn more about the quarter-century history of Asus and win some amazing prizes, including a Z97 PC in a unique Asus TUF case mod. The dedicated ‘500-million motherboards’ website details the Asus story exploring key milestones .

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Transcend wins Interbrand’s Best Taiwan Global Brands Taiwan’s top 20 brand names for 2014 were announced this week by the global branding consultancy Interbrand. For the eighth year in a row, Transcend Information appears on Interbrand’s Best Taiwan Global Brands ranking, with a brand value of USD $142 million. With superior product quality and excel-

lent customer service, Transcend maintains a vast and loyal customer base. A comprehensive network of 14 offices worldwide has not only made Transcend a highly diversified international enterprise, but has also established the company as a fast-growing global memory brand.

Zion Announces Zion RAM QUALITY CHALLENGE

ABACUS PERIPHERALS PVT.LTD has announced Quality Challenge for the channel Partners. Emphasizing the point that ZION RAM offer highly durable and zero failure RAM’s , Zion will now offer a sliver coin against every faulty RAM it requires between 1st Dec to 31st March 2015. Objective of this scheme is to ensure the channel partners that Zion only offer the highest grade memory products and reinforce their trust best on the Brand. This challenge is also in time with the channel proudly RMA policy of Zion RAM. Zion RMA offers 3 years paperless replacement warranty on memory modules so none of their customers have to run form pillar to post to claim RMA.

Intex Bags Three awards at Mobility Excellence Award 2015 Intex Technologies has claimed top three honors at the first edition of Mobility Excellence Awards 2015. In a glittering ceremony hosted by Mobility, the leading Mobile technology magazine, Intex received the prestigious award for ‘The most reputed Indian handset brands’ for its immense contribution to the Mobile industry. The Brand also swept away two more awards, the Best Speakers and the Best Firefox Smartphone for its endeavor to bring to its customer cutting edge innovation at an impeccable price.

Kaspersky Internet Security certified as the best solution for online transaction protection Based on the results of efficacy assessments conducted in Q3 2014, MRG Effitas has certified Kaspersky Internet Security as a solution that provides effective protection for online transactions. As in the previous assessment, which

was carried out in Q2, security solutions were tested in three phases. As a result, Kaspersky Internet Security once again demonstrated that it is a reliable security solution and was awarded a well-deserved certificate from MRG Effitas.

COVERSTORY

he smartphone market has been showing great promise worldwide and the trend has reflected in the Indian market as well. India is expected to be one of the biggest smartphone market in terms of volume in the coming years. In India, the smartphone market holds tremendous potential as a section of the mobile phone owners in India have still not transitioned to smartphone usage. So the scope of the market reach for smartphones in India is colossal because of this unexplored market. While Nokia had dominated the initial mobile revolution in India, the smartphone phase witnessed the growing presence of other global brands like Samsung, Motorola, Sony and LG have tapped their potential. Then the domestic brands surged into the market and did remarkably well. They include Micromax, Karbonn, Lava,

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Spice, etc who have also managed to mark their presence in the competitive mobile market. The market of late has witnessed a huge shift in consumer choices. The smartphone trend is catching up across India as mobile phone with internet connection is growing popular across India. The Chinese smartphones have joined the foray in the Indian market and they are showing great improvement in sales and marked a major share in the Indian smartphone market. Some of the key Chinese smartphone brands have been Gionee, Huawei, Oppo, Lenovo and they have managed to show remarkable growth. They grew from less than 2% smartphone market share in Jan 2014 to 12% by the end of June 2014. About a dozen Chinese handset brands, including Gionee, Lenovo, OPPO, Huawei, ZTE and Konka, have together taken a little more than 10 per cent of the Indian

handset market in the past couple of years. The number was only one to two per cent about two years earlier. One of the key trends of growing popularity of Chinese smartphones can be witnessed in the exponential growth of Xiaomi. It has become the leading company in China and other emerging key markets. The four key factors that have contributed to Xiaomiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success include in-house R&D and competitively priced devices, ability to monetize services, complete online distribution along with wide and deep consumer engagement and cult following. The Indian mobile devices market has always had unique characteristics. In a retail market where the OEM sells the devices directly to the consumer, a robust distribution network (with adequate channel incentives), sustained brand building

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and marketing, availability of a number of products on the portfolio and competitive pricing have conventionally been the key factors of success in this market. The Chinese smartphone brands have brought in strong marketing and distribution network in India. The big brands are facing stiff competition as the Chinese smartphone brands are offering better specs and quality hardware in competitive prices. According to research firm IDC, the Indian smartphone market grew at 82 per cent year-on-year in the quarter ended September 2014 to 23.3 million units. The Chinese players who have managed to mark their presence inclued

Xiaomi

Just about four years old, Xiaomi (pronounced as Shao-me) was started by eight co-founders in China. They came up with their first smartphone, Mi1, in 2011 and received around 3,00,000 orders within a few hours. The company, which entered the Indian market last year, has launched three devices here so far -- Redmi 1S, Redmi Note and Mi3 -- in partnership with e-commerce major Flipkart. While all this sounds ordinary, there are many special things about Xiaomi. The company isn't available in any offline retail

channel and sells phones online. It doesn't believe in traditional marketing campaigns and instead communicates through social networking sites. Xiaomi is expected to launch its latest 4G device Mi4 in the country January 28th

Xiaomi is expected to launch its latest 4G device Mi4 in the country on January 28th as it looks to strengthen its position in the booming Indian smartphone market. Xiaomi is often reported as the Apple of China ans is popular for launching budget friendly smartphones that are not expensive.

as it looks to strengthen its position in the booming Indian smartphone market. Xiaomi is often reported as the Apple of China and is popular for launching budget friendly smartphones that are not expensive. The company believes in offering phones almost at minimum cost and earn money by selling the devices for over a year and a half and also by making and selling accessories. It also plans to increase focus on after-sale services. Xiaomi has just five service centres across India at present.

Gionee

Gionee is marekting itself as the sexiest and as the world's slimmest smartphone. It has managed to garner good market share in India following the aggressive marketing campaign and positive public response. Founded in China in 2002, Gionee entered India last year to compete against global brands such as Samsung and Nokia as well as Indian players including Micromax and Karbonn. Within a short span of time, Gionee has rolled out a wide range of handsets. It has received a good response, both for the hardware and software. Gionee launched the Elife S5.5 in India dubbed as the slimmest phone for a price of Rs 22,999, last year. Chinese handset maker

COVERSTORY Gionee plans to set up a manufacturing facility in India in the next couple of years. Gionee's devices are priced 10-15 per cent above Indian brands and 40-45 per cent below global brands. To expand its retail presence across the country, the company, according to a press release, plans to open 250 brand stores across the country by the end of this financial year and increase its service centres to 750 from the existing 700 ones.. The company expects to reach a target of Rs 2,500 crore by the end of this year, with average revenue of Rs 125 crore a month. Gionee is looking at becoming the number six player in India, with local sales of six million smartphones out of the 35 million global sales target by the end of 2014 from 15 models.

Oppo Mobile

After making its presence felt in China, Oppo Mobile decided to enter the evolving Indian handset market earlier this year. The company roped in actors Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor to promote its handsets. It believes in laying emphasis on 'experience'. The company plans to have a diverse portfolio of more than 10 mobile phones across categories by December 2014. It ventured into India with the flagship N1 abd now has quite a few offerings in the market. The Oppo R5 was launched in December. It is planning to build its own showrooms and exclusive stores shortly. It is aiming to have over 4,000 retail points in one year. The no-frills operations, along with their lean supply chain, direct access to consumers and growing brand (of some of the leading players such as Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal), and most importantly competition among themselves make the Indian e-commerce players the preferred partners for many smartphone OEMs operating in India. E-commerce sites have become the default (and only) channel for some OEMs

01/FEBRUARY/2015 such as Xiaomi, Obi and Motorola. With e-commerce sites growing in popularity the Indian smartphone market will be redefined by this trend. The growth of the e-commerce sites is causing stiff competition to the large format retail, organized retail, exclusive brand and large multi-brand outlets in the urban areas. The consumers are looking for the latest technology and new gadgets. Most of the mobile device consumers are repeat buyers who look to purchase smartphones based on their technological needs and personal preferences. The marketing campaigns of these smartphone companies have also gone a long way in helping them reach out to the Indian consumer. This changing market choices signify a paradigm shift in the Indian smartphone space.Beside the top eight Chinese brands which have already made their presence felt here, in India, another 45 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including Zopo, UMI, JiaYu, Mogu, Iocean and Meizu â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are working to tap the smartphone market here. All these new products will eat into the Indian companies market share. The strategy is to flood the market

with a lot of choice for consumers, including high-end hardware and good experience.The target for these companies are the youth who are looking for technological innovations instead of just a phone for handling calls. The Chinese smartphone brands sell 200,000-300,000 units a month across India on an average, in cities and semi-urban markets. The Chinese brands are definitley here to stay.They are focusing on setting up R&D centres and also expanding their retail and service outlets. The Indian brands will have to strategize a fresh marketing approach to bring in the customers. They will need to develop a personal and direct connect with the Indian consumer while at the same time understand the needs and experience expected by the end-consumer. The Indian smartphone brands will need to offer products and technology that meet with the needs of the consumer and improve on providing better digital and service experience to the technology friendly Indian consumer.

The Chinese brands are definitley here to stay.They are focusing on setting up R&D centres and also expanding their retail and service outlets. The Indian brands will have to strategize a fresh marketing approach to bring in the customers.

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RASHI NEWSWIRE

Asus

Netgear

Asus X99-Deluxe

• CPU support – New Intel Core i7 • • • • • • •

processors on LGA 2011-v3 socket Chipset Intel –X99 Express Chipset Memory – 8 x DIMM, max, 64GB, DDR4 up to 3300(O.C.) MHz DIP Version – 5 Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 CPU Power- Industry leading DIGI+ VRM8-phase design DRAM Power – Industry leading DIGI+DRAM4-phase design PCIex16 Slots – 5 PCIex4/x1 Slots – 1PCIex4

WND930 Outdoor Dual Band Wireless-N • High powered for maximum coverage

• Ideal for both Hotspot WiFi access with ultra-reliability. and point-to-point mesh links. • Hardened enclosure for harsh outdoor • Simple connectivity and ease of set up. environment. Toll Free No: 1800-419-4543

HP HP C2600 Multimedia Keyboard + Mouse (Wired) • 10 Multimedia dedicated keys. • Win 8 hot keys + Cut. Paste.

Copy. Dedicated keys + Rupees symbol incorporated get you to the action fast. • Spill proof design keyboard + adjustable keyboard height with 2 positions + Rubber side grips enhance your overall comfort and control. • Eliminate key strokes and increase productivity. • Integrated number pad for effortless data entry.

Sandisk

SDCZ59-008G-B35B 8GB Cruzer U USB 2.0 Drive – Blue • U-clip design attaches

Asus DSL-N12E • Wireless – N300 ADSL Modem Router

WPS push button.

HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC • Sleek and sturdy. • Passes MIL-STD 810G durability

saving.

• Thin & Light at <1.6Kgs, 21 mm

• 11n Wireless ADSL modem router.

• EZ WPS connection with physical • Eco-friendly, up to 72% power

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thickness.

• I5 4200U 4th generation processor.

securely to your backpack, keychain or purse. • Enough capacity to hold your photos, music, documents and more. • Keeps the USB connector safe inside when you’re not using it. • Cool custom design in your choice of colours.

For more information contact: Rashi Branch • Bangalore :42480202, • Mangalore : 2225208, • Hubli: 2213777

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Multimedia Headphones Stunner

Deep Bass • Adjustable Mic Padded ear cups • Volume control 2M Flat cable • 3.5mm 40mm Driver

Fusion

Deep Bass • Mic • Soft ear cups Volume control 2M Cable 3.5mm • 40mm Driver

Colt 2

Deep Bass • Adjustable Mic Padded ear cups • Volume control 2M Flat cable • 3.5mm 30mm driver

Bolt

Deep Bass • Adjustable Mic Folded ear cups • Volume Control 2M Flat cable • 3.5mm 30mm driver

Metal Head

Deep Bass • Adjustable MIC • Padded Ear cups Volume control •2meter Sleeved cable 3.5mm • 50mm Driver

USB Keyboard ZEB-K15

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4.5cm LCD disply 200mAh Li-ION battery USB powered Built-in FM Built-in Speaker Supports AMV, Mp3 and WMA

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Asia Powercom PowerSound 2100 Multimedia speakers WD launches personal Cloud Storage Solutions WD has launched My Cloud EX2 and My Cloud EX4 devices in India. My Cloud EX2 and My Cloud EX4 systems belong to the My Cloud family of personal cloud solutions and are designed to fulfill data storage needs of creative professionals, prosumers, workgroups and anyone looking for a reliable way to save, share, back up, stream and manage massive amounts of digital data. My Cloud EX2 and My Cloud EX4 devices are high-performance two-bay and four-bay network attached storage (NAS) solutions.

HyperX launches HighPerformance PCIe SSD

HyperX has announced the HyperX Predator PCIe SSD. Shipping in February, HyperX Predator PCIe SSD will be the highest-end SSD with the fastest speeds in the HyperX lineup. HyperX Predator PCIe SSD offers large capacities (240GB, 480GB) and incredible speeds to take systems to the edge. A 960GB version will ship in later Q1/Q2. Faster than SATA-based SSDs, the generation 2.0 x4 interface delivers speeds up to 1400MB/s read and 1000MB/s write for ultra-responsive multitasking and an overall faster system.

Asia Powercom has announced its addition of its first Multimedia speaker PowerSound 2100 to their extensive range of audio products. Asia Powercom PowerSound 2100 is an active 2.1 desktop speaker system that offers reference-quality audio in a compact and affordable package. It

includes a pair of 2.5â&#x20AC;?speakers and a 4â&#x20AC;? subwoofer which beautifully designed for superior quality with bass boost technology and level control for clear and powerful sound output. PowerSound 2100 comes with the MRP of Rs. 1999/- and the product is available in Black color.

T-Series Mobiles launches SG81

T-Series Mobiles has unveiled the slim and sleek SG81. Featuring a host of superlative specifications, the phone is available at a reasonable price of Rs 1,799. The 2.4-inch bar-shaped (bar) phone comes with user-friendly features like Memory Card Support Capacity of 4 GB(Expandable Memory), Screen Resolution of 240X320 pixels, inbuilt mobile tracker and pre-installed WhatsApp. Available in 123X53X10.6mm, the SG81 offers an internal Bluetooth ,GPRS connectivity and flash-enabled camera . It also comprises inner memory of 64 MB and external memory of up to T card. It features MP3 player, MMS facility and FM Radio. It comes in Black & Silver, Grey & Silver and White & Silver.

Cadyce SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station Cadyce has recently announced the availability of their USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station Model: CA-U3DS, Cadyce is making their USB product line faster, reliable and more affordable with the new additions to a thriving line of USB Accessories. The CA-U3DS is an USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station which will deliver all the connectivity of a desktop with a simple USB 3.0 cable from your laptop, Ultrabook, Macbook and Tablet. With the help of CA-U3DS user can get connected with up to 10 devices or accessories through a single SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port. In short, Cadyce USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station offers extra potential to your computer by

adding more USB ports, extra displays, speaker and microphone through a single USB cable. Now you can add DVI/VGA and HDMI connections supporting two additional monitors with the Resolution up to 2048 x 1152, a gigabit Ethernet port, six USB ports and audio input/output jacks for headsets.

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iBall new 2.1 Multimedia Speaker Nightingale K9

iBall has introduced the latest product in its expansive 2.1 multimedia speaker range, the Nightingale K9. The speakers being compatible with USB, SD and AUX input devices, they promise to be the centre of attention at a house party. Its satellite speakers, each measuring 10(W) x 15 (H) x 9(D) cms, ensure clear mid and high range audio response. The Nightingale K9 comes with a remote control with direct track selection, volume and many other controls. Radio lovers would love this compact device as they tune in to their favourite FM channels. The full wood Nightingale is priced at MRP of Rs 2,599/- only.

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Cadyce CA-ULC1B and CA-ULM Cadyce has expanded its Apple MFi Accessories portfolio with the launch of two new Apple Accessory models i.e. USB lightning Cable (Black) – CA-ULC1B and Lightning to Micro USB connector – CA-ULM. Cadyce's CA-ULC1B is the newest USB Lightning Cable (Black),

which allows to charge and transfer music or data to/from your iPod, iPhone, iPad and also supports Windows PC or Mac. Cadyce USB Lightning Cable (Black) CAULC1B is Apple MFi Certified. Cadyce is procuring genuine hardware connectors and components from Apple.

ADATA Launches its Gold Edition XPG Z1 DDR4 Overclocking Memory ADATA Technology has launched the Gold Edition of its XPG Z1 DDR4 overclocking memory, clocking in at the outrageously high speeds of 3000/3200/3300/3333MHz. Besides supporting the latest Intel Haswell-E platform, ADATA’s XPG Z1 Gold Edition DDR4 also provides ultimate perfor-

mance for gamers, overclockers and PC enthusiasts, and also features higher power efficiency. The XPG Z1 Gold Edition features a jet wing-inspired design with a race-car carbon texture that embodies the pursuit of extreme performance. The XPG Z1 DDR4 DRAM memory module is made with high-quality chips.

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Lapcare intros LapcareYO! LBS 999 speaker

Lapcare has announced the launch of its first and unique Bluetooth speakercum-stand under the ‘YO!’ lifestyle series – the Lapcare YO!- LBS999 . LBS999, is foldable and features a 1050 mAh Li-On battery, which keeps it going for upto 4 hours. The Bluetooth+NFC connectivity, easily pairs with any Bluetooth enabled device and provides a range of upto 10 meters. Additional features include an USB Port, LED indicator, volume adjusting function and an inbuilt microphone. The LBS999 Bluetooth speakers is priced at Rs. 3997.

Corsair launches New High-Performance USB 3.0 Flash Drives

Corsair has announced the immediate availability of new USB 3.0 flash drive families - Flash Voyager Slider X1 and Flash Voyager Slider X2. The Flash Voyager Slider X1 and Slider X2 share a sleek, glossy design that allows the USB cap to conveniently slide back into the drive housing. Slider X1 is available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB capacities and thanks to its USB 3.0 interface is able to reach read speeds of up to 130MB/sec. Slider X2 comes with read speeds of 200MB/sec in capacities of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB.

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TP-LINK 11ac Wave 2 Performance Routers TP-LINK has announced the Archer C2600 and Archer C3200 Wi-Fi routers utilizing advanced technologies to help meet the heavy networking demands of today’s homes and small businesses. The Archer C2600 is ideal for supporting a large number of wireless devices simultaneously, whiletheArcher C3200 delivers the highest

combined Wi-Fi speedswith two5GHz bands for an optimized entertainment experience when gaming online or streaming 4K videos.The Archer C2600 utilizes Qualcomm VIVE 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology delivering speeds of up to 2.6Gbps using the 2.4GHz band at 800Mbps and the5GHz band at 1733Mbps.

Lenovo launches budget tablet- TAB 2 A7- 10

Lenovo has launched its latest TAB 2 A7-10, exclusively on Snapdeal - India’s largest online marketplace. The TAB 2 A7-10 is 9.3 mm thin and weighs only 269 grams. The tablet provides asmooth experience and powerful performance with Android 4.4 KitKat and a 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor. The sharp and vivid 7-inch display allows users to comfortably view photos, videos and web content from any angle. Lenovo Tab 2 A7-10 in ebony black is available for INR 4,999.

D-Link Unveils Latest Version of Network Management Software D-Link has announced the release of DView 7, the latest version of its powerful network management software. D-View 7 is a web-based network management system designed to manage device configurations, performance, and troubleshooting. D-View 7 is a web-based, SNMP supported network management solution for D-Link business product lines. It can manage SNMP supported devices including switches, unified switches, unified APs, standalone APs, and third party SNMP devices. It can provide a centralized management platform to control, monitor, and configure multiple devices in different product lines. New features and benefits of

D-View 7 include: • License-based pay-for-whatyou-need cost structure allowing users to purchase licenses based on the number of devices and locations to be managed • Full featured free trial version able to manage up to 25 devices in 2 locations with no expiration date • A convergent network solution that allows users to manage both wired and wireless devices

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Plextor unveils new M7e SSD with High Performance PCIe Technology Plextor unveiled the new M7e solidstate drive (SSD) with the complete line of solid-state drive products at CES 2015. The M7e, features PCIe Gen 2 x 4, enabling up to 2GB of information to be passed in one second. PCI express drives give gamers and high intensity users the maximum performance and synergy they crave from their devices. Also scheduled for display is the M6e Black. It boasts random read/write speeds of 105/100K IOPS. The M6e Black will include PlexTurbo 2.0, the latest generation of solid state memory cache solutions developed by Plextor, and will allow increased system memory size of up to 4GB DRAM.

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TP-LINK Lineup of Power Banks TP-LINK has announced the U.S. debut of the PB50, TL-PB5200 and TL-PB2600 Power Bank portable charging units at the 2015 International CES. The new sleek, compact Power Banks are compatible with most 5V input USB-charged devices, including Apple iPhones and iPads, as well as Android devices. Simply connect the included Micro USB cable to a compatible

device for uninterrupted mobility. The PB50 operates at 10,000mAh and has one 5V/2A USB port and one 5V/1A USB port. The TL-PB5200 operates at 5,200mAh and has one 5V/2A USB port. The TL-PB2600 operates at 2,600mAh and has one 5V/1A USB port. The PB50, TL-PB5200 and TL-PB2600 are planned for availability in Q2, 2015.

iBall Octa A41 Tablet

iBall has introduced the iBall Slide Octa A41 and happens to be the first Octa-core 7” Tablet in the Indian market. iBall Slide Octa A41 features an Octa core ARM Cortex 1.7 GHz processor, which offers high-speed performance needed to fuel the act of apps and games from Google Play. The wide FHD screen offers 1920x1200 pixel resolution with IPS screen panel. Its 16 GB builtin storage leaves users worry free of the excess data and heavy games. iBall Slide Octa A41 is priced at MRP of just of Rs 14,999/-.

Digisol delivers best-inclass PoE solutions

PoE is becoming an increasingly popular way of powering devices through an Ethernet cable/port rather than using a separate mains supply. In today’s networked world every device is connected on IP whether it’s wired or wireless. Wireless connectivity is equally important as wired connectivity since is provides mobility and more flexibility of deployments. Wireless Access Points are integral part of any office LAN or hotel infrastructure today and aesthetics designs are adaptive in interiors. The only challenge faced earlier was power socket provisioning at each install points.Digisol provides cutting edge PoE solutions for serving different PoE needs today.

TRENDnet AC750 Wireless Travel Router TRENDnet has announced the AC750 Wireless Travel Router, model TEW817DTR-the first WiFi AC travel router with interchangeable power plugs which ensures operability on every continent. TRENDnet’s AC750 Wireless Travel Router, model TEW-817DTR, is a power-

ful travel router with concurrent 433 Mbps WiFi AC and 300 Mbps WiFi N bands, for on the go professionals. Users quickly convert a single wired or wireless internet connection into a shared WiFi network for all Wireless AC and Wireless N devices.

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Epson unveils new range of Business Projectors

Epson has launched a new range of business projectors that are aimed at boosting efficiency and productivity in the office while providing true-tolife colour projection. The products being launched include the EB-1400 series, the EB-1970/80 series and the large-scale venue projector, EBZ9000/11000 Series. All the projectors are powered by Epsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proprietary 3LCD technology which produce images that are 3X brighter than comparable technologies. The 3LCD technology results in bright and colour-accurate images, and smooth projections of movies without colour breakup.

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D-Link DIR-816, Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router The DIR-816 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router from D-Link gives lightning-fast combined wireless speed of up to 750 Mbps and increased range. Using dualband wireless, it you to operate two concurrent, high-speed Wi-Fi bands for ulti-

mate wireless performance. With DIR-816 each band can operate as a separate Wi-Fi network, thereby allowing to customize the network according to connectivity needs. The DIR-816 is priced at Rs. 2599/ and comes with 3 years warranty.

Kingston Ultra High-Speed microSD For 4K and HD Video Capture

Kingston has announced the microSD UHS-I Speed Class 3 90MB/s read, 80MB/s write card (SDCA3). The 9080MB/s read-write speeds allow sports/adventure enthusiasts and users alike to capture cinema-quality Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (2160p), 3D and 4K2K videos on high performance small form factor devices such as smartphones and cameras used by adventure and thrill seekers. SDCA3 will soon be available as a stand-alone card or with an SD card adapter in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities.

PNY releases the powerful PowerPack T5200

PNY Technologies has officially announced the release of the latest model in their popular power bank range-the PowerPack T5200. The T5200 supplies 5200mAh of power, enough to provide up to three full charge cycles and pack the extra juice for all your digital devices. The T5200 weighs and features a builtin strap hole for portability and easy usage of the power bank. The power bank is available in a black color and includes three LED lights indicator to display the different battery levels status.

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 2 and ThinkCentre Tiny-In-One 23 Lenovo has announced the launch of ThinkPad Helix 2 and ThinkCentre Tinyin-One 23. Lenovo ThinkPad Helix weighs 2.98 pounds and measures only 0.38 inches, The Ultrabook features all new Intel Core M processor, providing even better perfor-

mance than the previous generation. The Lenovo ThinkPad Helix is priced from approximately INR 78,000 onwards. Lenovo ThinkCentre TIO 23 comes with a brilliant 23-inch FHD display, front-access USB 3.0 audio ports, an optional ODD and is priced INR 20,000 onwards.

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D-Link DIR-615, Wireless N 300 Router ADATA UC340 USB 3.0 Flash Drive

ADATA Technology has launched a new UC340 USB flash drive that features trim geometric lines and a clean glossy finish. Carry it on a neck strap, purse, or key chain. With SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity, you can transfer anywhere between 16GB to 256GB of audio, video and data files in just a few moments.ADATA’s UC340 USB 3.0 Flash Drive is backed by a lifetime warranty and will be available through authorized distributors and channel partners across India at a price of Rs. 920, Rs. 1525, Rs. 270, Rs. 6500 and Rs. 14000 for 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB respectively.

The DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router is an attractive, high-performance router that makes it easy to share broadband Internet connection with multiple devices. The external antennas increases wireless network coverage, so one can now give “dead spots”

a miss and get a reliable connection across the home. The DIR-615 also functions on Repeater Mode, which allows to extend the range of existing wireless network. D-Link DIR-615 is priced at Rs. 1699/and comes with a warranty of 3 years.

TP-LINK introduces Cloud-Based Smart Home Devices TP-LINK has announced the U.S. release of the HS100, HS110 and HS200 at the 2015 International CES. The Smart Home devices utilize the TP-LINK cloud-based server and mobile application to provide 24/7 on-demand access, scheduled automation, manual control and real-time monitoring of home electrical appliances and devices wherever an Internet connection is available.

The HS100, HS110 and HS200 are planned for availability in Q3, 2015.

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Portronics Portable Sound Bar with Bluetooth

Portronics has upgraded the superior version of its famous Pure sound Bluetooth series, Pure Sound Pro BT 2, which plays your favourite songs from anywhere you like. The Pro BT 2 speaker supports Bluetooth and has a range of about 30 feet, so you can enjoy your music, without wires. It pairs with your Smartphone and Tables with much ease. Voice prompts talk you through Bluetooth pairing, making it simple. And the speaker remembers the recent devices you’ve used, so reconnecting is even easier.The Pro BT 2 is bundled with 2 strong 5W drives and two passive radiators that provide full-spectrum audio and clarity at any listening levels. Portronics Glitz is available with a price of Rs.3999/-.

D-Link DWL-8610AP, Wireless AC1750 Dual-Band Unified Access Point The DWL-8610AP Wireless AC1750 Dual-Band Unified Access Point combines the cutting-edge wireless speeds of 802.11ac with the unparalleled flexibility and scalability of D-Link’s Unified Wireless Solution. Its AC SmartBeamTM technology enables the DWL-8610AP to have

even greater reach. Further its automatic RF management feature saves Power & Money. DWL-8610AP also supports 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS) for enhanced throughput and better performance of time-sensitive traffic like VoIP and streaming DSCP.

Kingston offers Automatic Cloud Backup to Personal Secure USB Flash Drive Kingston has announced the additional feature of cloud backup to the DataTraveler Locker+ G3 (DTLPG3) USB 3.0 Flash drive for personal security. DTLPG3 offers hardware encryption, password protection and fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds to keep one’s personal data safe. DataTraveler Locker+ G3 is available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities and is backed by a five-year warranty.

Asus announces LimitedEdition TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S in India

Asus has announced the TUF Sabertooth Z97 Mark S, a Z97 ATX motherboard with a strikingly-white, irresistibly-tough arctic-camouflage design and a limited-edition production run. It features TUF camouflage-white Thermal Armor with Flow Valve to optimize airflow, Thermal Radar 2 for intuitive fan tuning, a TUF ICe microchip to intelligently monitor and control system temperatures and fan speeds, reinforced camouflage-white TUF Fortifier backplate, high-durability TUF Components and TUF Dust Defenders . Sabertooth Z97 Mark S is available for an end-user price of Rs.24,250/- (including taxes).

PNY introduces Power Pack L8021 Black Edition PNY Technologies has announced the latest addition “The Black Edition L8021”, to their power bank series. The Black Edition L8021 is offered with a smooth black leather-like casing that is fingerprint and light scratch proof. The L8021 is a slim power bank measuring at 134.8mmL x

73.0mmW x 14.1 mmH in thickness, and weighing at 208g-a complete portable and convenient battery charger. The L8021 is safe from multiple protections of short circuit, over-voltage, over-current, overcharge, over-discharge; double safety, auto shutdown, UN38.3 and insulation safety.

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