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Intel announced its latest solid state drive, the SSD 520 series using Intel’s 25nm NAND memory process technology. To deliver enhanced performance for PC enthusiasts, gamers, professionals or small-medium businesses (SMBs), Intel’s new SSD uses SATA III interface and an LSI SandForce flash storage processor with an Intel co-defined and validated firmware release.

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Nikon’s new CoolPix S30 is a rugged compact digital camera targeted at families. The new camera is shock resistant to withstand falls from heights of up to 80 cm; dust resistant; and waterproof up to three-meters. With the S30, parents can preserve priceless memories of their babies easily. It has three large buttons, movie-record, shutter release and power, at the top and four flexible buttons on the back of the camera for adjusting and applying camera settings easily.
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Octopus Card is a rechargeable contactless stored value smart card uses for electronic payments in Hong Kong. The Card is widely used on virtually all public transport in Hong Kong and has expanded to use for payment at convenience stores, supermarkets, fast-food restaurants…etc. Today, the Octopus Card company release the Octopus iPhone Stick that lets users combine the stored-value smart card with their iPhone.

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Nikon CoolPix S4300 Plum

Nikon is brings the new CoolPix S4300 and CoolPix S3300 cameras for consumers who are looking for a compact, stylish and fashionable camera. Both models are equipped with 14 Megapixel image sensor and a 6x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with 26mm wide angle. They feature len-shift vibration reduction to effectively reduce blur, even with shooting indoors or in dark places where camera shake often results in blurred photos, for clear, sharp photos.
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NEC expands its P-series large screen display by introducing the new P552 model intended for 24/7 operation in venues such as quick-service restaurants, airports, public information environments, healthcare facilities and retail stores. The professional-grade, industrial-strength LCD display includes robust thermal protection, internal temperature sensors with self-diagnostics and fan-based technology to prevent overheating.

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Optoma launches the ML500, an ultra-portable business projector based on DLP technology for the professional. Like its brother ML300, the ML500 has built-in media player and utilizes Single 0.45″ WXGA DMD Chip DLP Technology to deliver 1280×800 resolution. The ML500 offers a higher brightness with 500 ANSI lumens with LED light source with 20,000 hours of life.
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Boost Mobile, Sprint’s non-contract wireless brand, launches the LG Marquee mid-range Android smartphone with a ultra thin design. The slim device is just 0.36-inch thick. It sports a 4-inch 700-nit NOVA touchscreen display, a 5 Megapixel main camera with 720p video capability and a 2 Megapixel front-facing camera.

The Marquee runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS on a 1GHz processor. It has 4GB internal storage and supports microSD card slot. For connectivity, you can find GPS/AGPS, Bluetooth with stereo support and WiFi. The LG Marquee is now available with Boost Mobile’s no-contract $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinkage, which includes unlimited nationwide talk, text messaging, Web, email and calls to 411.

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Sprint launches the Frost White version of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch Galaxy S II smartphone. The Epic 4G Touch, unlike the original Epic 4G, comes without physical QWERTY keyboard but a large 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus 800×480 touchscreen. It is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1.2Ghz dual core processor and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS with the iconic TouchWiz UI.

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Targus releases its ACP71USZ USB 3.0 dual video docking station for notebook that doubles as a universal notebook charger. Like the company’s dual head ACA039US USB 3.0 video card, the docking station is based on DisplayLink’s UBS 3.0 graphics technology and delivers beyond HD video and graphics with up to 2048 x 1152 resolution via DVI-I and HDMI dual outputs.
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Sprint is going to launch the Kyocera DuraPlus, an ultra-rugged mobile phone with push-to-talk capabilities. The candy-bar device features military-grade durability, cartified to Military Standard 810G for resistance to dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, humidity, blowing rain and water immersion (up to 30 minutes in up to 1 meter of water).

The DuraPlus comes with a color display and a front-ported speakerphone that allows you to talk and hear in noisy environments. It has an embedded LED flashlight with a dedicated power button to help “navigate power outages, read blueprints in unlit areas or for emergency response personnel working in dark conditions. Its powerful 1650mAb battery provides up to 9.5 hours of talk time, and users may get the optional 2300mAh battery if they need more.

The Kyocera DuraPlus works with Sprint’s Direct Connect services including one-to-one push-to-talk calling, Guaranteed Talk Permit, Group Connect, Call Alert with Text, NextMail and One-Touch Direct Connect that Allows quick access to multiple direct connect options.

Sprint will announced availability and pricing later.

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