Western Digital announces a new high-capacity 3.5-inch HDD for data centers. The WD Re+ will be available in versions of up to 6 TB. All of them are designed with power-saving ideas in mind; hence, their maximal power consumption index does not go above 6 W. The new-comer employs five-platter architecture and SATA 6 Gb/sec interface that guarantees the maximal efficiency level. Moreover, its MTBF index approximates 1.2 million hours on average workload index of 550 TB per year.



The WD Re+ is distinguished by the following advantages:

— the incorporation of dual actuator positioning system that improves the drive’s working efficiency;

— the implementation of RAFF technology that monitors HDD parameters in real time and compensates for the linear and angular vibration;

— the employment of StableTrac technology that reduces vibrations and stabilizes drive platters;

— the usage of TLER technology that prevents latencies or an abrupt destruction of RAID … …

There is replenishment in a range of BenQ Monitors — BenQ PD2710QC. The novelty is addressed to people who work with graphics and video professionally and to designers. There are even a few special modes of working — CAD/CAM, Animation and Darkroom. Also the monitor will be convenient for MacBook and MacBook Pro owners.


Specifications

Panel Type & Backlight — IPS / W-LED, edge array

Screen Size & Aspect Ratio — 27" / 16:9

Max Resolution & Refresh — 2560x1440 @ 60Hz; Density — 109ppi

Native Color Depth & Gamut — 8-bit / sRGB

Response Time (GTG) — 5ms

Brightness — 350cd/m2

Contrast — 1000:1

Speakers-absent

Video Inputs — (2) DisplayPort 1.2 in; (1) DisplayPort 1.2 out; (1) HDMI 1.4

Audio — 3.5mm headphone output

USBv3.0 — (1) up, (4) down; (1) USB-C

Power Consumption — 22w, brightness @ 200nits

Panel Dimensions WxHxD w/base — 24.1 x 17.3-24.8 x 10.7" (612 x 439-630 x 272mm)

Panel ThicknessPanel Thickness — …

AOC has finally put its new monitor, codenamed q2963Pm, on sale. Announced earlier this year, at CES 2013 to be precise, the product is now available in official European retail stores at a price of about 314 Euro. As the name suggests, the monitor enjoys quite a voluminous 29-inch display, and in combination with the suggested price, it might become the most affordable option in this format segment.



AOC q2963Pm employs IPS panel type that ensures high resolution showings: 2560x1080. The display aspect ratio equals to 21:9, whilst array response time does not go beyond 5 ms (in GtG mode). The implementation of an advance panel promotes for the utmost viewing properties. Therefore, the monitor offers wide viewing angles in both vertical and horizontal aspects (178/178 degrees), maximal brightness of 250 nits, typical static contrast – 1000:1, and rather high dynamic contrast – 5 million to 1. Besides, q2963Pm is equipped with a power-saving WLED based on white diodes. The …