Global laptop shipments have faced with glut stocks in March and a weakening global economy in May. That caused the situation of reaching a growth of supply in the second quarter of the year only for 5% compared with the previous, and it fell by 1.8% compared with this period year ago. Shipments totalled just over 50 million units, according to analysts.



Numbers of Acer and Lenovo laptop shipments were at the average level on the world market in comparison the first quarter of the year. Shipments of mobile PCs from HP, Dell and Toshiba have fallen to 4-7%. Most of all with the increase of supply by 36% managed its shipment the ASUS Company.


It is interesting that HP may soon lose its title of leader in the laptop market — China's Lenovo breathes down its neck, lagging behind only with 500,000 units. ASUS surpassed Dell, becoming the fourth largest producer of mobile PCs in the world with a share of 11.3%, and Apple and Samsung are in the seventh and eighth places …

The Cougar Panzer is the Panzer Max chassis younger brother. They look similar and are built using the same principles. With the original design and unusual mix of materials, this chassis can become a perfect choice for the gamer or enthusiast, but let’s make hustle and see what it can offer!


Specifications

Cougar Panzer

Case Type — Mid-Tower

Material — Steel & plastic

Weight — N/A

Slots — 7

Drive Bays — 2x Internal 2.5/3.5"

4x Internal 2.5"

Motherboard Form Factors — Mini ITX / Micro ATX / ATX / CEB

Dimensions — 208 x 565 x 520 mm

Front Door/Cover — N/A

Front Fans — 140 mm x 2 / 120 mm x 3 (optional)

Rear Fans — 120 mm x 1 (pre-installed)

Top Fans — 140 mm x 2 / 120 mm x 3 (optional)

Bottom Fans — 120 mm x 1

Side Fans — N/A

I/O — 2x USB 3.0

2x USB 2.0

1x Headphone

1x Microphone

FAN/LED Controller — N/A

Compatibility — CPU Cooler: 160 mm

GPU: 425 mm (400 mm with front fans)

PSU: No …

All those people who look for a small-sized and classic chassis for HTPC system have got a wonderful opportunity to implement their longing into life. PC-Cooling GmbH has introduced its new PC case, codenamed Coolcube, under Cooltek brand. Such an engaging name totally corresponds to the case's framework: cubic case made of anodized aluminum and painted black. Featuring 210x200x240 mm dimensions, the product is estimated for the installation of mini-ITX motherboards. The case itself contains a large number of ventilation holes in the side and rear parts.



The number of PCI expansion slots equals to two, but there is no a dedicated bay for 5.25-inch drives. However, there is room for the installation of a single 3.5-inch drive and one 2.5-inch drive. The length of supported graphics cards should not exceed 185 mm, while the height of supported CPU coolers should not exceed 80 mm.


The most striking thing is that this chassis model is compatible with the majority power supply …