Last year Western Digital presented the record-breaking 12 TB HGST Ultrastar He12 HDD. It had to be followed by the 14 TB model of the same series, however, we are still waiting for that. In the meanwhile, Toshiba is planning to release such a sample soon.



The 14 TB novelty is expected to be announced by the end of the year. Key specifications (like the platter count and the interface used) are not reported yet. We just may assume that the SATA standard will be applied.


Presumably, the specialty by Toshiba will be filled with helium, being seven times less dense, than air. This will greatly diminish turbulence, produced by platters rotation, power consumption and the inside temperature.


Unfortunately, the 14 TB estimated price is unveiled up to this time. And finally, we should note, that early in the year the Seagate company mentioned its intentions to manufacture the 18 TB HDD in a year and a half.

Envision can’t be called a well-known brand label, though it enters into the group of companies headed by Gigabyte. Despite this fact, the manufacturer tries to offer its potential customers only worthy and outstanding products. Let’s have a look at one of its latest developments – monitor model Envision H2776MHAL.



General Specifications


The first two things that catch the eye in monitor Envision H2776MHAL are display dimensions and panel type. The display features 27 inch dimensions, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 1920x1080 pixels resolution. The model is based on MVA panel type equipped with a power-saving LED backlit. Its response time equals to 12 ms. The integration of such panel is thought to provide for the highest image qualities which are manifested through the following parameters:

— display brightness: 300 cd/m2;

— viewing angles: 178/178 degrees (down and across);

— contrast: static – 5000:1, dynamic – 50 million to 1;

— number of …

Samsung never frustrates its devotees when it comes to the release of high-quality products. Monitor segment is not an exception. This summer the company launched a new series of FullHD monitors with ultramodern design and improved ergonomics. SyncMaster SA950 belongs to the senior model lineup and boasts the implementation of brand 3D formation technology which differs from the wide-spread Nvidia 3D Vision one. Upon the whole, this model resembles other 3D monitors, however is able to offer unmatched display facilities and user-friendly control options.



General Peculiarities and Ergonomics


SyncMaster SA950 is based on TN-array and goes with 1920x1080 resolution. The maximal loft frequency approximates 120 Hz. The major peculiarity of this model is that it supports practically any graphics cards and works with any video signal source (that is able to form 3D imaging in side-by-side, frame-by-frame, or interlace modes).


The other distinctive feature of SA950 is its …