Violin Launches Windows All-Flash Array for Next-Gen Enterprise And Cloud Deployment

 

Violin Memory, Inc, a leading provider of all-flash storage arrays and appliances delivering application solutions for the enterprise, announced today general availability of the Windows Flash Array (WFA). Jointly developed with Microsoft Corp., the WFA is the first all-flash high-performance storage array powered by Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 to deliver a rich set of high performance storage features and data services for the enterprise.

 

Review: Panasonic VIERA TH-P50ST60D - The Last Of The Plasmas Can Still Hold Its Own

Panasonic VIERA TH-P50ST60D

MRP: Rs 1,25,000 (market price starting at Rs 1,00,000)

Television technology has come a long way with LED-backlit TVs currently being the TV technology of popular choice. However, Plasma TV technology continues to hold its own purely because of its inherently superior image quality. Panasonic has been one of the main proponents of this ageing technology and is still one of the largest Plasma TV makers in the market. The company has got the VIERA TH-P50ST60D belonging to the ST60 series, which is its 2013 mid-range offering. However, the performance surprised me. Read on.

Zebronics Launches Four 5.1 Speaker Models For Rs 4000 Each

Zebronics Launches Four 5.1 Speaker Models For Rs 4000 Each

Zebronics has launched four different models of speakers, each sporting 5.1 surround sound, all comprising its 5.1 Sound Monsters category. Here are excerpts from the press release:

These have been designed to deliver high quality sound at a cost effective price. They come with down firing sub-woofers to deliver the party effects required in the entertainment zone. Zebronics has added ZEB-SW8590RUCF, ZEB-SW8580RUCF, ZEB-SW8570RUCF and ZEB-SW8530RUCF speakers to the Sound Monster range.Zebronics believes that these models have been designed to add the style quotient to user's party zones. The satellite units are well designed to match home décor and facilitate with true surround - sound. They provide the right output which is comfortable on ears and sufficient to enjoy the music, both hard and soft. The full range speakers and down-firing subwoofers make the sound reliable and effective. All the speakers come with 5 satellite units and 1 sub-woofer of 100W RMS.

Key Features

• 100W Output Power

• FM Radio

• LED Display

• Fully Functional Remote Control

• Support SD memory cards & USB pen drive

Pradeep Doshi, Director- Sales for Zebronics said "Our Sound Monsters will definitely grab your attention with its royal appearance and great surround sound. These speakers are sure to enhance the beauty of customer's party zone. The aggressive pricing of these speakers makes them affordable to masses. Zebronics believes in designing quality rich products at challenging prices and Sound Monster range has always been one of our best to show case. Partners would love to address the growing demands of quality sound in the market through our Sound Monster Speakers"
Specification

• Output Power: 40W+12W x 5

• Voltage: AC220V -240V 50/60Hz

• Frequency response: 40Hz-20KHz

• S/N ratio: ≥80dB

• Separation: ≥45dB

• Subwoofer driver unit: 6.5"

• Satellite driver unit: 3" x 5

• Woofer size: 170 x 318 x 355 mm

• Satellite size: 110 x 200 x 122 mm

The company launched the ZEB-SW8590RUCF, ZEB-SW8580RUCF, ZEB-SW8570RUCF, and the ZEB-SW8530RUCF. Not only are their characteristics and features identical, they are also priced at the same value at Rs 4000, which is not a bad price for a wireless remote controlled 5.1 speakers set. I must say that these speakers do look different and the design is decent. As far as the audio quality is concerned, I can only comment about that after listening to them.

Tech Predictions Of 2014 - Guest Post By Sanjay Deshmukh, Citrix

The following is a guest post by Sanjay Deshmukh, Area Vice President, India subcontinent, Citrix.

Our workplace is going through a rapid transformation led by change in the way we work. Today "work" is no more a place we go to. It's what we do when ever and where ever business needs to be done. Given the impact of globalisation and also focus on customer majority of workforce prefers a flexible working environment which is not restricted within office premises and devices, and the tech savvy millennial generation is actively driving the evolution of IT consumerization at workplaces in India. In addition, widespread smartphone penetration in India coupled with strong convergence between mobile and internet, provides enterprises a convenient medium for improving access to technology and mobility solutions to their customers, employees and contractors. As a result, mobility has become one of the key drivers for business transformation and growth and a topmost priority on the boardroom agenda. As we progress into the future, there will be a need to redefine the purview of mobility from being restricted to devices and the security to a more overarching vision of enabling employees to work from anywhere and thus mobilizing all the aspects of business viz Data, enterprise and native applications, Collaboration and Support which are required to fulfil this vision’ In this context of the new found imperatives of Indian organisations we anticipate the following top technology trends in 2014.

ViewSonic Launches VP2772 Adobe Color QHD 27" Professional Display

While most companies focus on consumer-centric monitors, they also cater to the niche professional segment sometimes. ViewSonic, the company famously known long for its PC monitors, has launched the VP2772 Adobe Color QHD monitor with a 27" IPS screen promising excellent viewing angles and great colours. Meant to be used in photography, graphic design, media creation, publishing, and other colour-critical applications, this monitor features a 10-bit panel capable of displaying 1.07 billion colours. It boasts of being able to display 99% of the wider Adobe RGB colour space, thanks also to its advanced 12-bit colour engine and 14-bit LUT that processes up to 68.7 billion colours, thus being capable or rendering accurate colours. The SuperClear IPS panel with 2560x1440 pixel dimensions (Quad HD) is calibrated with a Delta E≤3 value.

Amar Chitra Katha App Launched For Microsoft Windows 8 Devices At Comic Con India

If you say that you didn't grow up reading Tinkle and other Amar Chitra Katha comics, you're probably lying. Now the same comics are available on your Windows 8 devices, thanks to the launch of ACK Comics app from the publishers of Amar Chitra Katha. The launch happened aptly at the Comic Con India convention being held at Goregaon, Mumbai. The event started with a small interactive skit where actors dressed as characters from ACK comics (Akbar, Birbal, Rani Lakshmibai, Kalidasa, and Chanakya) interacted with the audience to draw the conclusion that the audience does not recognise them anymore. They then discuss the matter and arrive at a solution that an app would be the best way to reintroduce them to people.

BenQ Launches Two Flicker-Free Monitors With MHL Connectivity, Starting At Rs 18,000

BenQ has added to its portfolio of flicker-free monitor with two new models in the EW40 series. The EW2440L and the EW2740L come with 24" and 27" Full HD VA panels featuring LED backlighting. It claims to be able to show true 8-bit images for better colour shades as against the 6-bit done by run-of-the-mill panels. They claim to provide wide viewing angles of up to 178 degrees in any direction. The monitors sport thin bezels that result in a better visual appeal.