The ViewSonic vendor released XG3202-C, which is a 32-inch curved (1800R) monitor possessing a Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels) SuperClear VA panel.



This monitor delivers the full presence effect and has the following key specifications: 178 degrees viewing angles, 6 ms response time and 144 Hz refresh rate. The novelty also features the 300 cd/m2 brightness, 3000:1 contrast ratio and 120 000 000:1 dynamic contrast.


The specialty by ViewSonic supports the AMD FreeSync technology, effectively eliminating picture failure, flickering or frame bounce and providing smooth gaming experience. The gaming mode selection button allows applying precalibrated settings, ensuring best colour rendering, alongside with other options for particular gaming scripts.


For connection one can use DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort and D-Sub ports. Audio is supplied via 2 W stereophonic speakers.


The ViewSonic XG3202-C monitor costs approximately 550 EUR.

MSI has enriched its inventory with a pair of mini-PCs. The Cubi 2 Plus and the Cubi 2 Plus vPro feature 155.3x147.9x58.6 mm dimensions. Both models come equipped with a 90-watt power adapter and run on Windows 10 Home OS. The first new-comer is based on Intel H110 chipset, while the second one – on Intel Q170 version. The pair supports the installation of either Intel Core i3-6100T CPU (3.2 GHz frequency), Intel Core i5-6500T (2.5-3.1 GHz frequency) or Intel Core i7-6700T (2.8-3.6 GHz frequency).



MSI Cubi 2 Plus mini-PCs employ Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU, up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133 MHz RAM, allowing to install a single M.2 SATA solid-state drive (up to 256 GB capacity) and a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD (up to 1 TB capacity). Network facilities are introduced by Bluetooth 4.0 adapter, Gigabit Ethernet port, 802.11b/g/n or 802.11ac Wi-Fi module.


To continue, MSI Cubi 2 Plus boasts rich connectivity; it is furnished with: two USB 3.1 (Type-A & Type-C) ports, one USB 2.0 …

Data storage units have become an integral part of PC hardware in recent years. Such conjuncture is simply explained by the rising necessity to store huge amounts of information and transfer the data to various devices. NAS and DAS units have been developed with the intention to solve all storage problems, however, the efficiency of their work is much dependent on the interfaces they use for data transfer. USB 2.0 interfaces are unable to cope with voluminous info; the prevalent now USB 3.0 and eSATA interfaces are efficient only for a single winchester. But when it comes to the management of really huge data blocks, there appears a need for a more advanced solution. Promise Technology dares to solve all vital issues by releasing DAS Pegasus R4 with Thunderbolt interface which is notable for the high and stable data transfer speed with the retention of compatibility.



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DAS Promise Pegasus R4 series does not differ so much in design terms from other …