WD came out with a new enterprise-class storage, entitled My Cloud EX2 Ultra. The model is intended for the installation of two HDDs with the maximal capacity of 12 TB. According to the manufacturer, this NAS will be a perfect choice for professionals who require automatic data synchronization, file sharing, data backup, etc.



WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra is based on 1.3-GHz CPU accompanied by 1 GB DDR3. The pair ensures the realization of fast data transferring as well as smooth video streaming. The compatible drives support RAID 0/1, JBOD & Spanning operational modes. Backup process might be realized in several ways: data backup to the other NAS, to the external storage via USB 3.0 port or to the cloud storage via LAN/WAN network.


The model is shipped with pre-installed HDDs (WD Red with support for NASware 3.0 technology), configured to operate in RAID 1. NASware 3.0 is called to improve solidity, minimize data loss prospects in case of power off or voltage surge. If required, …

Kingston, an outstanding developer of various data storage solutions, has recently introduced a new series of solid-state drives intended for enterprise use. Entitled SSDNow E50, the products feature a standard 2.5-inch design and are available in three capacities: 100 GB, 240 GB and 480 GB correspondingly. The new-comer employs SATA III 6 Gb/sec interface and MLC NAND synchronous flash-memory.



Kingston SSDNow E50 takes LSI SandForce-SF2581 controller as the basis. It ensures rather high performance showings. With the purpose to guarantee a stable operation of the drives, to minimize data transfer errors and reduce the cell wear, the manufacturer furnished the models with DuraClass, DuraWrite, S.M.A.R.T., and RAISE technologies. As a result, Mean Time between Failures is estimated as 1.000.000 hours.


In regard to speed characteristics, each model demonstrates the following showings:

— SSDNow E50 100 GB: the max. sequential Read speed – 550 MB/sec, the max. sequential …

LG Electronics announced an UltraWide 34UC89G PC monitor, mostly intended for gaming purposes.



This 34” wide-screen novelty has a curved IPS panel with the 2560 × 1080 pixels resolution. Key specifications include the 300 cd/m2 brightness level, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 5 ms response time, 178 degrees viewing angles and the 21:9 aspect ratio. 34UC89G ensures 99% coverage of the sRGB colour gamut. Preselected colour settings are managed via the Onscreen Control software.


The display supports the NVIDIA G-Sync adaptive synchronization technology, delivering smooth image transfer. The refresh rate is 166 Hz. On top of everything, the latest LG monitor offers several gaming functions and modes, namely Black Stabilizer (supplies clear imaging in dark zones) and Dynamic Action Sync (accelerates game dynamics).


Among interface options one can find an HDMI 1.4, a DisplayPort 1.2 connectors, as well as a dual-ported USB hub. The manufacturer estimated its specialty to cost …