Noctua Computex 2011 showcase

Posted on June 11, 2011 by admin

Jacob shows off Noctua’s latest offerings to be shown at the Computex 2011 booth.

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ASUS O!Play mini HD Media Player

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

The O!Play mini HD Media Player is portable, lightweight and sexy!

It does everything that a full size media player can do easily. The decoder is powerful and covers almost all the major codec formats available, through all the usual connections, it converts your living room into a completely Dolby digital entertainment zone. The full HD 1080p format support and auto Smart Subtitle encoding by RightTxT gives a depth of features unseen in other brands. The 4-in-1 card reader allows on-the-fly video and photo viewing in multi formats bring high quality enjoyment to the O!Play Media Player series. Check out more here

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Silverstone Raven RV03 Final Version Launched

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

PM Tony Ou invited us to an exclusive preview and unboxing of the final production version of the Raven RV03. You can see and hear about all the specs and details directly from the source.
Check out more on : http://www.silverstonetek.com

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Plextor Solid State Drives – M2S Series

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

Plextor launches a brand new SSD series to cater for high speed USB 3.0 devices. The M2S series uses a server grade Marvell chip to enhance speed of data transfer, in addition to proprietary software algorithms which enhance data integrity and product lifespan.
Check out more here:
http://www.plextor.com

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Plextor 12X Internal Blu-ray Writer, PX-LB950SA

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Peter du Preez

Plextor releases the PX-LB950SA, A 12x Internal Blu-ray burner, with extreme support bundled software such as PlexUtilities and Power DVD 9 Suite combined with the high quality craftsmanship that makes Plextor stand out as the leading ODD brand for connoisseurs of quality. Check out more at http://www.Plextor.com

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Plextor 24x Internal DVD RW – PX-L890SA

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Peter du Preez

Plextor releases the PX-L890SA, A 24x Internal DVD RW drive, with extreme support bundled software and high quality craftsmanship that makes Plextor stand out as the leading ODD brand for connoisseurs of quality. Check out more at http://www.Plextor.com

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Plextor 8x External Slim DVD RW – PX-L611U

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Peter du Preez

Plextor releases the PX-L611U, an 8x External Slim DVD RW device, with extreme support bundled software and high quality craftsmanship that makes Plextor stand out as the leading ODD brand for connoisseurs of quality. Check out more at http://www.Plextor.com

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Lite-On 8X External Slim DVD Writer

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Peter du Preez
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Lite-On Announces New eNAU series 8X External Slim DVD Writer that Provides Complete Personalization

New eNAU series let you customize your drive, as well as your discs
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Lite-On iHBS212 12X Blu-ray Disc Writer

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Peter du Preez
Lite-On Blueray preview

Lite-On Introduces New iHBS212 12X Blu-ray Disc Writer
with SATA interface
The 12x BD burner that delivers a perfect 25GB disk in under 12 minutes
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Phottix Hector 9 HD unboxing

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Peter du Preez
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The Hector 9 HD monitor  is one of the latest accessories for photographic or video enthusiasts from Phottix. The 9″ monitor is connected directly to your photo or video equipment through a multitude of different options. The crisp clarity and larger screen allow directors, or composers to see in more vivid detail the full composition of their shots.
The plethora of buttons and functions make the monitor very handy and convenient. Michael Geier from Aduzai Studios (FirstZoom.tv) takes the time to unbox and explain each function and capability available on the monitor.
Check out more at the Phottix website: http://www.phottix.com/
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BLACKRAPID Strap Showdown

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Peter du Preez
Spaghetti Western showdown at FirstZoom Studios where Craig Ferguson shows how fast BLACKRAPID RS-5 straps really are. Check out more at Blackrapid.com
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BLACKRAPID RS-5 FirstZoom Review

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Peter du Preez
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Craig Ferguson is a well respected cultural photographer in Taiwan, his experience brings a measure of perspective to some basic camera equipment that we all could use. BLACKRAPID has become the camera strap of choice for pro’s and amatures alike. It brings both convenience and comfort to something that people just expect to be normal. The RS-5 is anything but normal. It has a special design allowing the camera to move along the strap, and yet hang comfortably. It has padding which stays in place, and extra pockets to keep all the trinkets you need when roaming around shooting pics. For more info check out Blackrapid.com

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Phottix Atlas Wireless Flash Trigger – Outdoor Review

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Peter du Preez

Craig Ferguson tested the Phottix Atlas Wireless Trigger engineering samples in a real life scenario. The flashes were staggered along a path and they fired off as Betty rode past on the bicycle. The time was early dawn before sunrise. The filming done with the HD DSLR Canon 7D made the scene much brighter than it was in real life.

Phottix has since improved the active range of the triggers to well over 100m.

Check out Phottix here:
http://www.phottix.com/

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Phottix Atlas Wireless Flash Trigger Full Review

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Peter du Preez

The Phottix Atlas 2.4 GHz Wireless Flash Trigger brings reliability and endurance on par with the well known Pocket Wizard. This Review done by Craig Ferguson Images in association with FirstZoom Studios shows you the Atlas in use in real life situations. Craig, an experienced Cultural Photographer from Taiwan gives his opinion and feedback on the engineering samples he received early on in the products development.  With his feedback, Phottix will continue to develop the Atlas which is scheduled to be released within the next month or two.
Check out how well it works in the studio, inside a bomb shelter, and from a fair distance. Never missing a beat, the Atlas wireless trigger fired every time.
The device has 4 channels, and many various ways to connect to lots of different flash devices and DSLR cameras.

This was filmed on a HD- DSLR Canon 7D, using the original Mic on the camera.

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Go Rock stereo portable mini travel speakers @ Computex 2010

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Peter du Preez

Go Rock travel speakers are:
1) Low profile devices
2) High volume, low distortion
3) Retractable connection cable
4) Have a Magnetic lock for easy storing and handling
5) Ideal for mobile sound options, presentations and music on the move.

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