IOGEAR, today announced the addition of the HVER STEALTH premium mechanical gaming keyboard to its Kaliber Gaming line of gaming and eSports products. Available immediately for $49.99, this streamlined mechanical keyboard boasts a variety of must-have gaming features, premium build quality and extreme durability.
“Our HVER keyboards are known for their edgy appearance, premium build quality, solid feature set and affordable price points. While the HVER keyboards have done well historically, many of our customers, streamers and influencers have provided similar feedback, saying that the keyboard performs great but looks too aggressive. So, we reassessed and created a keyboard that combines what people loved about previous HVER models with the physical qualities they liked about other high-end gaming keyboards,” said Derek Hamilton, product manager at IOGEAR.
The Basics Done Right
The HVER STEALTH features a standard 110-key layout but elevates the experience by hovering the keys above the keyboard’s subtle but stylish brushed aluminum face plate. This provides a comfortable typing experience for everyday use, while also providing very crisp, direct switch actuations for gameplay. The textured double-injected keycaps are easy to read and provide a durable non-slip surface that will endure hundreds of hours of gameplay without wearing off. Under those keycaps, customers will find high-quality brown, boxed-style mechanical switches that deliver a subtle tactile click upon actuation and the perfect amount of noise for mixed use. Keeping things stable is a weighted base and rubber feet that ensure the keyboard won’t slip out of position, even in the most rigorous gaming sessions.
Tons of Must-Have Features for Gamers
Loaded with advanced features for its price, the HVER STEALTH features:
Edge-lit illumination with programmable per-key RGB lighting
Programmable keys for macro functions, shortcuts, etc.
Intuitive software to set custom backlight and keyboard functions
Full N-Key Rollover
Windows key lockout that prevents accidental pop ups while gaming
Swappable W-A-S-D and arrow keys for MMO players and left-handed gamers
The HVER STEALTH (GKB740) from IOGEAR is available now at amazon.com.
Upgraded KORONA KORE II Combo Kit
IOGEAR has also announced the release of its upgraded KORONA KORE II combo kit. At $49.95, the KORONA KORE II kit is packed with a feature-rich compact 89-key RGB backlit plunger-style keyboard and ergonomic adjustable 6,200 DPI mouse combo.
KORONA KORE II Compact Keyboard features:
Compact 89-key design
RGB multi-zone backlight with multiple lighting patterns
10-key layout built into the compact design
Rotary control knob for easy audio and lighting adjustments
26 Anti-Ghosting keys so you never miss a keystroke!
Windows key lockout prevents accidental menu pops
POM structured plunger keys offer a soft and smooth tactile response
KORONA KORE II Mouse features:
7 buttons with macro programming software
RGB backlighting with multiple lighting modes
Pixart 3327 optical sensor – adjusts up to 6200dpi
Shift-on-the-fly DPI adjustment
Double injected non-slip rubber side panels
Non-slip rubber coated click wheel
125/500/1000Hz adjustable report rate
32KB built-in memory
KORONA KORE II (GKM601) keyboard and mouse kits are available today at amazon.com.
IOGEAR, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., manufactures innovative information technology products for consumers and organizations of varying sizes that are designed to help integrate technologies in everyday life, share resources and decrease clutter at home, in business, and on-the-go. IOGEAR meets a variety of user needs by offering a broad range of solutions including: KVMs, AV & Digital Home, Computer Accessories, Networking, Mobility and Gaming. IOGEAR distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.
SolidRun, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance System on Module (SOM) solutions, Single Board Computers (SBC) and network edge solutions, today announces its all-new family of LX2-Lite SOMs and CLEARFOG LX2-Lite Development Platform, based on the powerful Layerscape® LX2162A SoC from NXP® Semiconductors. With a footprint measuring just 58mm x 48mm, or about 25% the size of standard COM Express 7 solution, the LX2-Lite Mini SOM is the smallest 16-core SOM platform in the world.
The new LX2-Lite SOM packs all the embedded power management, memory, storage, and I/O subsystems developers need. Ideal for modern software-defined networking solutions, edge network security hardware, data processing units and more, this powerful SOM combines the efficiency of NXP’s 16nm FinFET process architecture and up to 16 Arm® Cortex®-A72 cores with advanced data path acceleration optimized for L2/3 packet processing, security offload and robust traffic management and quality of service. The SOM also boasts a 50Gbps security acceleration engine and 88Gbps data compression engine for maximum network security and data routing application performance.
Developers can maximize the LX2-Lite SOM’s vast amounts of I/Os and SerDes lanes using the new CLEARFOG LX2-Lite Developer Platform. This platform offers the perfect foundation for creating high performance SD-WAN, network security, and industrial control solutions, and boasts a solid mix of high-performance networking, PCIe, USB and SATA connections, to satisfy a variety of hardware applications.
“SolidRun has been for many years the go-to source for flexible developer solutions based on today’s most powerful processing platforms,” said Mordi Blaunstein, VP sales and marketing at SolidRun. “The new ultra-compact LX2-Lite SOMs and CLEARFOG developer platform will prove to be important additions to our lineup, as they will help developers create advanced edge network appliances of various form factors that are capable of extreme computing and high-speed communications. We look forward to launching a variety of edge and data center networking solutions that maximize the benefits of this powerful SOM in the months to come.”
The new LX2-Lite SOMs are capable of incredible speed and come in three varieties, a 16-core version based on the NXP LX2162A, a 12-core version based on the NXP LX2122A, and an 8-core version based on the NXP LX2082A processor. Boasting 12 SerDes lanes, the LX2-Lite-based SOM supports up to four 25Gbps Ethernet connections (up to a max of 100Gbps) and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 connections concurrently, as well as several combinations of the two for vast application flexibility. Each SOM features a high-speed USB 3.0 interface, and general industrial connectivity options like UART and I2C. All SOMs feature up to 32GB of DDR4 system memory, 8GB of eMMC storage, 8Mbit serial peripheral interface with 64MB of flash memory and SD/MMC interface. SolidRun LX2-Lite SOMs support Linux, as well as Debian, Ubuntu and Yocto developer operating systems.
“Our LX2162A line of processors offers a powerful solution because it takes the robust processing power of our popular LX2160A SoC and shrinks the form factor to better serve the growing market of high-performance software-defined edge network security appliances, the worldwide shift to SD-WAN network architectures, and 5G ORAN applications while maintaining a size that’s ideal for PCIe add-in cards and mini-ITX appliances,” said Toby Foster, senior product marketing manager at NXP. “Working with SolidRun, we’re able to help engineers jumpstart the development of next-generation cloud and edge network solutions based on our LX2-Lite platform, while expediting the process of turning those prototypes into scalable, market-ready solutions.”
The CLEARFOG LX2-Lite Developer Platform from SolidRun streamlines prototyping and reduces development time for solutions based on the LX2Lite processor-based SOMs. This platform features a variety of expansion and communications options, including:
2x SFP28 ports (25GbE each)
2x SFP+ ports (up to 10GbE each)
8x RJ45 ports (1GbE each)
USB to STM32 for remote management
GPIO header
I/Os for USB 3.0
Optional RunBMC compliant socket
Micro USB debugging port
The LX2162A, LX2122A and LX2082A SOMs based on the NXP LX2-Lite family of SOCs, as well as the CLEARFOG LX2-Lite Developer Platform are available today for pre-order through SolidRun. To help expedite the development process, customers will be provided with an optimized board support package, stable long-term support for select software distributions, access to SolidRun’s support tools and sample source code.
SolidRun is a global leading developer of embedded systems and network solutions, focused on a wide range of energy-efficient, powerful, and flexible products. Our innovative compact embedded solutions are based on ARM and x86 architecture and offer a variety of platforms including SOMs (System-on-Module), SBCs (Single Board Computer) and industrial mini-PCs.
SolidRun offers a one-stop-shop for developers and OEMs, providing a complete service from hardware customization to software support and even product branding and enclosure design. With a mission to simplify application development while overcoming deployment challenges, SolidRun proudly provides customers faster time-to-market and lower costs.
SolidRun’s LX2-Lite SOM specifications include:
LX2082A
LX2122A
LX2162A
CPU Details
NXP Layerscape LX2082A
NXP Layerscape LX2122A
NXP Layerscape LX2162A
8 x Cortex A72
12 x Cortex A72
16 x Cortex A72
CPU Speed
2.0GHz Commercial
2.0GHz Commercial
2.0GHz Commercial
RAM
Single channel
Single channel
Single channel
up to 32GB DDR4*
up to 32GB DDR4*
up to 32GB DDR4*
Internal Storage
8GB eMMC
8GB eMMC
8GB eMMC
8MB SPI
8MB SPI
8MB SPI
External Storage Support
SD
SD
SD
PCIe-SSD
PCIe-SSD
PCIe-SSD
Ethernet
4 x 25 GbE or
4 x 25 GbE or
4 x 25 GbE or
1 x 100 GbE
1 x 100 GbE
1 x 100 GbE
4 x 10GbE w/ built in PHY
4 x 10GbE w/ built in PHY
4 x 10GbE w/ built in PHY
8 x 1GbE**
8 x 1GbE**
8 x 1GbE**
Sync-E, 1588-V2
Sync-E, 1588-V2
Sync-E, 1588-V2
USB 3.0
1
1
1
PCIe
8 (Gen 3.0 – 2 controllers)**
8 (Gen 3.0 – 2 controllers)**
8 (Gen 3.0 – 2 controllers)**
I2C
4
4
4
UART
2
2
2
GPIO
✔
✔
✔
SATA
4 (Gen 3.0)**
4 (Gen 3.0)**
4 (Gen 3.0)**
SD/MMC
1
1
1
JTAG
✔
✔
✔
OS Support
Linux
Linux
Linux
DPDK
DPDK
DPDK
UEFI
UEFI
UEFI
NXP Layerscape Secure Boot
NXP Layerscape Secure Boot
NXP Layerscape Secure Boot
Size
55 x 48 mm
55 x 48 mm
55 x 48 mm
Interface
3 x Hirose DF40 connectors
3 x Hirose DF40 connectors
3 x Hirose DF40 connectors
Main Voltage
12V
12V
12V
I/O Voltage
3.3V/1.8V
3.3V/1.8V
3.3V/1.8V
Temperature
Commercial: 0°C to 70°C
Commercial: 0°C to 70°C
Commercial: 0°C to 70°C
Humidity
Humidity (non-condensing): 10% – 90%
Humidity (non-condensing): 10% – 90%
Humidity (non-condensing): 10% – 90%
(*) Contact us for Dual channel 64GB DDR4 support. (**) Configurable SD2 SERDESs based on NXP LX2162A processor specifications.
Carrier board specifications include:
CLEARFOG LX2-Lite
I/Os
1 x USB 3.0
Networking
2 x SFP28 ports (25GbE each)
2 x SFP+ ports (10GbE each)
8 x 1GbE copper (RJ45)
Processor
NXP Layerscape LX2-Lite (up to 16-core) Arm Cortex A72 up to 2GHz
Monolith, the high-end audio brand from Monoprice, today announced the addition of three new THX® Certified Compact home theater speaker solutions. With a variety of new, premium wall-mounted options, these Monolith speakers have been THX Certified to ensure that listeners experience sound that is incredibly dynamic, detailed, and immersive.
“Whether it’s a basement or living room, selecting the right gear to create a great sounding home theater can be a daunting task, but our Monolith line makes it easy,” said Hobie Sechrest, Monolith business unit manager, Monoprice. “We engineer our Monolith THX Certified speakers to the highest standards for quality and value, and design them to meet the strictest performance standards to ensure an optimal home cinema experience in rooms of all sizes. Achieving THX® Certification validates our hard work and dedication to bringing great products to market.”
THX® Certified Compact On-Wall Speakers – Available Immediately
Featuring a slim and elegant cabinet design, the Monolith M-OW1 ($299.99 MSRP) packs a high-performance 4.5-inch concentric driver with an inset 20mm silk dome tweeter featuring an optimized waveguide and two 4.5-inch passive radiators. Ideally suited for use as front-, center- and surround-channel speakers, these 4-ohm on-wall speakers deliver a surprisingly flat frequency response from 70Hz to 20kHz.
For those that like the clean look of a soundbar, but demand the performance of a true home theater speaker system, the Monolith M-OW3 ($499.99 MSRP) combines front left, center, and right channels into a single thin and stylish wall-mounted speaker. Each of the passive soundbar’s three channels features a high-performance 4.5-inch concentric driver with an inset 20mm silk dome tweeter, an optimized waveguide, and two 4.5-inch passive radiators. This potent LCR speaker also boasts a flat frequency response from 70Hz to 20kHz, ensuring theater-quality sound with a compact footprint.
THX Certified Compact Satellite Speakers – Available Immediately
For those that want to elevate their entertainment experience to new heights, Monolith has also introduced THX® Certified Compact Satellite Speakers ($249.99/pair MSRP). Perfect for front L/R, height or surround channels, these compact speakers feature a high-excursion 4.5-inch concentric driver with an inset 20mm silk dome tweeter and optimized waveguide. Though smaller in form factor than the on-walls, these MDF-encased, precision-tuned cube shaped speakers deliver a flat frequency response down to 80Hz.
These new THX Certified Compact Monolith on-wall and satellite speakers are an ideal fit for many home theater systems. With a keyhole mounting slot and spring-loaded wire terminals, they’re easily installed in any room. Backed by a five-year warranty, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and Monolith’s proven reputation for excellence, these on-wall speakers are expected to exceed consumer expectations.
“Monolith and THX are brands that stand for quality, and we’ve validated through rigorous testing that the new Monolith on-wall and satellite speakers from Monoprice truly excel. Meeting strict THX performance and listening standards, we’re pleased to announce that the M-OW1, M-OW3 and Compact Satellite Speakers from Monolith have earned THX Certification. Customers can be sure these speakers are capable of delivering spectacular performance for an optimal home theater experience,” said Steve Martz, global head of THX Certification, THX Ltd.
All Monolith™ THX® Certified Compact speakers can be mixed and matched to suit any room or system needs. Combining Monolith THX Certified Compact on-wall and satellite speakers ensures a timbre-matched listening experience. For the ultimate entertainment experience, Monolith THX Certified speakers should be paired with a powerful Monolith THX Certified subwoofer.
About Monoprice, Inc. (DBA Monoprice.com) Located in Brea, Calif., Monoprice, Inc. is an e-commerce leader providing thousands of high-quality and affordable electronics and tech products. Maintaining a business philosophy that focuses on the needs of its customers, the company strives to bring simplicity, fairness, and confidence to consumers and businesses shopping for big-ticket electronics and tech accessories. As a one-stop-shop for most consumer electronics needs, Monoprice oversees a variety of house brands that deliver lasting quality, premium specs, and industry-leading performance, including Dark Matter, Monolith, Pure Outdoor, and Indio. For more information about Monoprice, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and the Monoprice Blog.
About THX Ltd.
Founded in 1983 by filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. today continues to excel at empowering great entertainment experiences. The company provides innovative new technologies and the assurance of superior audio and visual fidelity that truthfully delivers the artist’s vision. THX offerings go beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, automotive systems, and live entertainment. Its THX® Spatial Audio and patent-rich THX AAA™ audio technologies, and world-class THX® Certification standards, help THX partners bring premium entertainment enjoyment to market in the cinema, home, and mobile lifestyle electronics. THX Ltd. is an independent subsidiary of Razer. For more information, visit THX.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and follow us on Twitter.
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Ringing in a new era of premium business computing, Dynabook Americas, Inc., formerly Toshiba PC Company, today announced the all-new, ultra-premium 14-inch Portégé® X40-K. Benefitting from new hybrid-architecture 12th Gen Intel® Core™ P-Series 28W processor options, Windows 11 Pro and a skillfully crafted dark blue aluminum chassis that is both stylish and durable, this new laptop boasts greater performance, uncompromising portability and robust security.
“With a more dispersed workforce becoming the norm for businesses, IT departments are challenged with procuring computing solutions that offer the best mix of portability, performance, and productivity features. Our premium 14-inch Portégé X40-K was designed specifically for this,” said James Robbins, general manager, Dynabook Americas, Inc. “This new laptop checks all the right boxes for customers. It’s lightweight, powerful, secure, and loaded with features. Furthermore, it is very stylish, which is something modern buyers demand, and comes reinforced with a durable aluminum chassis and a warranty that ensures these laptops continue fostering years of worry-free productivity.”
The New Look of Premium
Featuring a new, compact, dark blue aluminum chassis with diamond cut perimeter edges, the Portégé X40-K is the perfect mix of style, form, and function. Created with the hybrid workplace in mind, the laptop excels in portability, measuring just 17.9mm thin and weighing under 3.2 pounds. Though thin and light, it was engineered and tested to MIL-STD-810H standards for strength and durability to ensure robust endurance to the rigors of daily use in or out of the office. Opening the lid exposes a vibrant, thin-bezel 14-inch IPS or multi-touch display, premium backlit keyboard, and large multi-touch ClickPad embedded into a comfortable aluminum palm rest – all of which exudes quality craftsmanship.
With Great Power Comes Great Productivity
With full-performance 28-watt 12th Gen Intel® Core processor options, the Portégé X40-K benefits from the massive performance boost and enhanced efficiency afforded by Intel’s all-new hybrid architecture. Configurable with Core i5 or i7 CPUs, up to 64GB of memory and reinforced with ultra-fast SSD storage, Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4, the Portégé X40-K delivers exceptional performance for multi-tasking. Intel® Iris® Xe graphics adds crisp and smooth video performance, support for up to four external 4K displays, and enhanced security.
A variety of ports, including full-size HDMI®, Gigabit LAN, 3.5mm audio and USB-A, as well as a microSD™ card slot provide convenient, adapter-free expansion. When not in use, Sleep & Charge technology keeps a USB port powered, allowing the laptop to charge a smartphone and other accessories.
Configured For Your Business Needs
The Portégé X40-K can be pre-configured with Windows 11 Pro, which offers tons of enhanced productivity and security features, and provides users a more tailored and intuitive user experience than previous generations of the operating system. Windows 11 can be managed with familiar tools and processes, making it a natural upgrade path for any PC user. For businesses waiting to migrate, these laptops can be ordered with Windows 10 Pro, and would be eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro when they’re ready to make the transition.
Security Taken Seriously
Among the most secure laptops in the world, the Portégé X40-K meets Microsoft’s strict Secured-core PC requirements and addresses the security and manageability challenges posed by the accelerated shift towards flexible working patterns. Dynabook’s proprietary BIOS offers another extensive security layer to mitigate BIOS-level security threats, while numerous integrated features like Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, enterprise-grade encryption and optional Windows Hello fingerprint and face authentication provide unrelenting protection against data, device and identity threats.
Even with a distributed workforce, IT departments are easily able to support and manage these laptops using baked-in intelligent manageability capabilities. Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT), as integrated in new 12th Gen Intel Core processors, offers streamlined management of devices – even remotely. Dynabook’s proprietary BIOS can also be upgraded and managed remotely to maintain the highest levels of security.
Backed by One of The Best Warranties in the Business
Backed by Dynabook’s proven reliability and industry-leading +Care Service® Warranty1 with On-site, the new Portégé X40-K from Dynabook will provide years of worry-free reliability. Featured SKUs are backed by three years of coverage, while Build-to-Order configurations are backed by four years. With additional access to an extensive service and support network, Dynabook +Care Service warranties help businesses minimize downtime and reduce IT costs.
Dynabook will offer multiple configurations of the Portégé X40-K laptop through the company’s network of resellers or at us.dynabook.com. MSRP pricing will start at $1,349.99 for the Portégé X40-K.
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About Dynabook Americas, Inc. (formerly Toshiba America Client Solutions, Inc.) Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Dynabook Americas, Inc., provides a diverse portfolio of enterprise-grade hardware and software offerings, including awarding-winning mobile computers, innovative wearable devices, augmented reality applications and security solutions. Dynabook designs, engineers, and manufactures its offerings in its own-operated facilities to ensure quality and reliability. Dynabook Americas is an independent operating company wholly owned by Dynabook, Inc., of Japan, a wholly owned company of Sharp Corporation. For more information on Dynabook Americas, visit https://us.dynabook.com/.
About Dynabook Inc. (formerly Toshiba Client Solutions Co., Ltd.) For over 30 years, Dynabook laptops and technologies have set the standard for innovation, quality, and reliability. Now wholly owned by Sharp Corporation, Dynabook Inc., continues that tradition by delivering rich value and services that support our partners and customers in achieving their goals.
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