Three external antennas broadcast on the 2.4GHz spectrum.  Three spatial streams per antenna produce a record 450Mbps theoretical wireless throughput. Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology boosts wireless coverage, signal strength, and throughput speed.

One Gigabit Wide Area Network port and four Gigabit Local Area Network ports offer exceptional wired throughput performance.

The latest in wireless encryption and a secure firewall protect your digital network. Router setup is fast and intuitive. WMM® Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes gaming, Internet calls, and video streams. A convenient on/off power button protects the router when powering down.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) integrates other WPS supported wireless adapters at the touch of a button. Gone are the days of entering complicated encryption codes; simply press the WPS button on the TEW-691GR, and then press the WPS button on a compatible wireless adapter, confirm you would like to connect and the devices automatically exchange information and connect. The router is compatible with IEEE 802.11n and backward compatible with IEEE 802.11g/b/a compliant devices.

The TRENDnet 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router, model TEW-691GR, will be available from online and retail partners shortly at the MSRP of U.S. $199.00.

The adapters add two super speed 5Gbps USB 3.0 ports to a laptop or desktop computer. Transfer content from USB 3.0 storage enclosures, flash drives, and camcorders at 5Gbps speeds-10 times faster than USB 2.0.

TRENDnet’s 2-Port USB 3.0 ExpressCard Adapter, model TU3-H2EC, plugs into any available ExpressCard port on a Window’s based laptop computer to provide two USB 3.0 ports.

A power adapter provides full power to all connected USB 3.0 devices. Backward compatibility allows users to connect USB 2.0 devices to the USB 3.0 ports.

The 2-Port USB 3.0 PCI Express Adapter, model TU3-H2PIE, connects to an available PCI Express port on a Window’s based tower computer. A 4-pin power port connects to an internal power supply in order to provide full power to all connected USB 3.0 devices. Backward compatibility allows users to connect USB 2.0 devices to the USB 3.0 ports.

“USB 3.0 is like HD television—once you experience it, you won’t go back,” stated Zak Wood, Director of Global Marketing for TRENDnet. “The tremendous speed advantage of USB 3.0 (5Gbps) versus USB 2.0 (480Mbps) is driving strong consumer adoption. TRENDnet’s user friendly adapters upgrade existing computers to high speed 5Gbps USB 3.0.”

TRENDnet’s 2-Port USB 3.0 ExpressCard Adapter, model TU3-H2EC, will be available from online and retail partners shortly.

The MSRP for the TU3-H2EC is U.S. $59.00

TRENDnet’s 2-Port USB 3.0 PCI Express Adapter, model TU3-H2PIE, will be available from online and retail partners shortly.

The MSRP for the TU3-H2PIE is U.S. $49.00

The new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs support ultra-fast data transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s, which are up to 10 times faster than prior USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 standards. SIIG’s SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs are completely backwards – compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices – and will operate simultaneously with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 devices.

SIIG SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs have built-in over-current protection to ensure your connected USB devices are protected from unforeseen power surges.

The latest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 enables highest data transfer speeds when connected with bandwidth-hungry devices, including external hard disks, high resolution webcams, video surveillance cameras, digital video cameras, and multi-channel audio.

SIIG’s SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs are fully compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification, Revision 1.0 to ensure compatibility with the latest computer systems and a wide variety of USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 devices.

The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs support the latest Windows operating systems, carry FCC Class B (DoC) and CE approvals, and are RoHS-compliant. SIIG’s SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hubs are backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty.

Additional SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hubs info:

SuperSpeed USB 4-Port Hub – Easily adds four more SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to your USB-enabled system, supporting up to four USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 devices. (SIIG Part# JU-H40312-S1, MSRP $59.99)

SuperSpeed USB 7-Port Hub – This 7-port hub adds three SuperSpeed USB 3.0, and four USB 2.0 ports to your USB-enabled system, supporting up to three USB 3.0 devices, or up to seven USB 2.0 devices. (SIIG Part# JU-H70112-S1, MSRP $59.99)

For more details, check out http://www.siig.com/

The Panasonic RP-HC700 noise cancelling headphones are designed to filter out background noise by generating a signal of the opposite phase to effectively cancel it.  Additionally, the headphones reduce low frequency noises such as the drone of a plane’s engine or a loud air conditioning unit.

The noise-canceling feature can also be switched off to allow the user to converse or to reduce background noise by virtue of the headphone’s comfortable insulated housing.  When the noise canceling effect is off, the headphones can still be used as normal headphones.

Company claims that whether used to block out sound while on an aircraft or to create a tranquil environment to enjoy your music, with the RP-HC700 noise canceling headphones, are upto the challenge and even a crowded flight feels like a private flight.

These comfortable headphones feature large, 40mm drivers with Neodymium rare-earth magnets for pure, natural sound reproduction and a well-rounded response that keeps the bass pumping without overwhelming the music.

The ultra thin diaphragm is made from natural fiber bio-cellulose which has the sound velocity advantages of both aluminum and titanium, along with the warm, delicate sound that a paper diaphragm provides.  Trebles are sparking clear, and bass notes are deep and rich.

Boasting ergo-design earpads made of soft, high-grade synthetic leather, the Panasonic RP-HC700 headphones provide long listening comfort.  Thanks to their swivel mechanism they conveniently fold for compact storage and come with a protective carrying case, making them ideal for travel.

Panasonic RP-HC700 Headphone features

• Reduces outside noise by 92% (22dB) at 200Hz
• Bio-Cellulose Diaphragm reproduces pure & precise sound
• Feed-forward canceling system with new driver provides high-quality sound reproduction even when noise canceling circuit is off
• Two noises cut filters for low and high sound frequencies
• Ergo-design Earpads for long listening comfort
• Hard case included
• 34 hours long operation time with 1xAAA Alkaline battery
• Frequency response 10Hz – 30kHz
• Black Color

The Panasonic RP-HC700 noise cancelling headphones operate on one AAA Alkaline battery and have a frequency response of 8Hz – 22kHz.

The Panasonic RP-HC700 noise cancelling headphones are already available, with a suggested retail price of $199.99.

Maintaining the form factor and affordability of previous DDS media, Maxell’s new DAT 320 expands the popular and cost-effective tape format. In addition to the larger storage capacity, the DAT 320 has a transfer rate of up to 24MB/sec.

It also utilizes a high-performance metal evaporated tape with superior recording characteristics, such as high output and low error rate. Simultaneously, the DAT 320 format features encryption capabilities currently employed by the LTO Ultrium format, helping protect the storage and transport of sensitive information.

A diamond-like protective layer, along with a strong, wear-resistant and high-performance lubricant coating, ensure superior tape durability and excellent reliability.

An effective tool for disaster control, this removable tape media is available for data backup and exchange. Because it is compact in size, the DAT 320 can be easily stored locally or offsite as a disaster countermeasure. It provides lower costs per GB as compared with other storage media, and is very cost effective in backup operations and maintenance.

The DAT 320 drive is backwards compatible with DAT 160, allowing small- and medium-size businesses to upgrade and take advantage of the increased storage capacity, while maintaining access to previously recorded data. The backwards compatibility also allows for previous investments in DDS media to be extended into the future by utilizing the same form factor.

Maxell is widely recognized as a major supplier in the data storage media industry and has remained at the forefront of the data recording business, with an emphasis on quality, reliability and innovation. In addition, Maxell is in the process of developing higher capacity tape products utilizing its cutting edge technologies.

Maxell DAT 320 data cartridge Specifications

• Item – DAT320 XJ B
• Cartridge color – Black
• Storage capacity  (2:1compressed) – 160 (320) GB
• Maximum transfer rate (2:1 compressed) – 12 (24) MB/sec
• Tape length – 153M
• Tape thickness – 5.9 μm
• Tape width – 8.0 mm
• Cartridge dimensions (W x H x L) -  73.0 x 54.0 x 14.7 mm

The unique approach using configurable components is designed to provide channel partners with the flexibility to assemble complete systems to their customers’ specifications without the need for costly stocking of pre-configured systems.

It is a set of configurable storage components. The components allow you to build the storage system you need with ease. Select from two chassis models and three controllers, an expansion chassis, enterprise disk drives and a range of accessories and premium software options.

“The introduction of the CTS2600 family is a significant milestone on our mission to be the most trusted and comprehensive storage building block supplier to the channel,” said Brent Blanchard, director of worldwide channel sales and marketing, LSI.

According to company, the CTS2600 family complements its existing channel portfolio and provides partners with one-stop shopping for delivering both direct-attached and external storage solutions to vertical market segments such as managed hosting, cloud, medical applications and digital content.

The LSI CTS2600 family is designed for small to midsize enterprises in direct-attached and storage area network (SAN) environments and includes affordable, high-quality external storage components such as controllers, storage enclosures and disk drives.

The CTS2600 family is built upon the robustness of more than 20 years of LSI system design and development expertise and over 400,000 storage systems shipped across a wide range of workloads and market segments.

The CTS2600 family allows channel partners to deliver systems with 6Gb/s SAS back-end drive connects and offers multi-protocol host connectivity, mixed drive support, simplified management and low power consumption. Multi-protocol host connectivity includes 6Gb/s SAS and 1Gb/s iSCSI or 6Gb/s SAS and 8Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) interface options.

The multi-protocol host connectivity delivers support for a wide variety of implementations, from low-cost rack-integrated solutions and single-room data centers using SAS, to SAN environments utilizing iSCSI or FC for larger consolidation and virtualization projects.

According to company, the “Colfax International offers a broad spectrum of high-performance computing solutions, all of them completely customizable to meet our customers’ unique requirements,” said Gautam Shah, CEO, Colfax International. “The addition of configurable external storage building blocks to the LSI channel portfolio is well aligned with our business model and will enable us to deliver low-cost, high-performance storage solutions that can quickly and efficiently meet customers’ changing mission-critical demands.”

Applications benefits from LSI CTS2600

• Storage applications requiring connectivity and information sharing for multiple servers and/or performance workstation.
• Block-access applications – databases, email, content management such as SharePoint or Alfresco.
• Consolidated storage for multiple servers, including virtual servers.
• Applications requiring RAID processing in the array, not the server.
• Environments requiring an easy-to-manage consolidated backup, where the backup doesn’t tax servers and provides less waste and over-provisioning, where it is easy to expand on demand

Midrange performance, functionality with entry-level affordability

LSI CTS2600 controller technology combined with leading host interface connectivity can deliver bandwidth up to 4,000 MB/s on sustained reads from disk and over 40,000 input/output operations per second (IOPS) random disk reads. By offering both balanced and sustainable performance, partner-configured systems can reliably support both random and sequential access-intensive application workloads.

The CTS2600 family offers additional flexibility with drive enclosures supporting performance-optimized SAS drives, capacity-optimized SAS drives and solid-state drives (SSDs). Customers can intermix up to 96 drives in either 2.5-inch form factors using the new 2U, 24-drive CTS2600-24 enclosure or 3.5-inch form factors using the 2U, 12-drive CTS2600-12 enclosure.

By offering the ability to intermix drive types within a single system, customers can more easily address a wide range of capacity and performance requirements while optimizing rack space and power and cooling costs.

The CTS2600 family’s support for 2.5-inch drives and SSDs, which deliver higher IOPS per watt and produce much less heat than mechanical 3.5-inch drives, also promotes lower overall annual energy expenditures.

In addition, the CTS2600 power supplies comply with Energy Star, 80 PLUS energy efficiency and Climate Savers Computing specifications for even greater energy efficiency.

The CTS2600 family helps to ensure high reliability and availability with fully redundant hot-swappable components, automated path failover and extensive online dynamic RAID administration capabilities. Partner-configured systems also provide simplified storage management using LSI SANtricity ES management software.

The SANtricity ES graphical user interface is designed to meet the needs of both full-time storage administrators who want complete control over their storage configuration as well as part-time system administrators who need an intuitive and easy-to-use interface that helps them ensure optimal storage utilization.

SANtricity ES software also offers optional, fully integrated replication features including volume snapshot, volume copy and remote volume mirror across Fibre Channel host ports, helping customers in managed hosting, cloud, medical applications, digital content and other vertical markets to meet high data availability and protection requirements.

Branding guide and training

LSI offers a branding guide to authorized system builders with information about the process of branding systems built from CTS2600 components. In addition, LSI provides comprehensive product training and support tailored to the needs of system builders as part of the LSI Authorized Systems Builder Program.

The initial online training includes hardware and software configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting designed to ensure high-quality installations and a positive end-customer experience.

The CTS2600 family of configurable storage components will be available from select LSI distributors, system builders and system integrators on July 7, 2010. Visit www.lsi.com for more details.

Solid State Drives (SSDs) can replace or complement a traditional hard drive in a notebook or desktop PC and deliver noticeably faster computer performance when booting up, opening files and running software applications.

With no moving parts, these SSDs deliver greater reliability and consume less power than conventional hard disk drives (HDDs). During the past decade, HDD speed has only improved 1.3 times, while Intel’s processor speeds have improved more than 200 times.

This has caused a system bottleneck that SSDs can help solve. HDDs use a mechanical arm and spinning platter, which can sometimes result in a hard disk crash. An SSD uses flash memory chips and is 100 percent solid state with no moving parts. This makes an SSD extremely rugged, reliable and energy efficient.

The biggest benefit is in performance, where an Intel SSD delivers up to 56 percent improvement in system responsiveness for gamers, multimedia enthusiasts or anyone desiring to get more performance out of their new or existing notebook or desktop computer.

“We think solid-state drives will become increasingly popular as people realize how much faster they can boot up and run their favorite software or work-intensive applications,” said Jason Bonfig, vice president of Computing at Best Buy. “Our customers are looking for the latest and greatest in technology and entertainment experiences. Now they can purchase an Intel SSD and add it to a new or existing computer for a makeover that will improve their computing or gaming experience.”

The Intel X25-M Mainstream SSD has 80 gigabytes (GB) of storage space, which can store applications and data or hold approximately 20,000 songs or 70,000 photos. The Intel X25-M can serve as a replacement for a hard drive in a notebook or desktop and has a Best Buy price of $229.99.

The 40GB Intel X25-V Value SSD is priced at $129.99. It is most effectively used as a “boot drive” in a desktop PC where the current hard disk drive is used for storing data, while the value SSD gives a boost to system performance by storing the operating system and gaming, or other important applications, for much faster access and boot up.

According to Intel, it has already shipped more than a million SSDs and consumers are realizing that SSDs aren’t just an alternate means of storage, but a performance enhancement that brings a new level of responsiveness to their computer. With Best Buy selling Intel SSDs, we hope more people will begin to experience the dramatic effect of solid-state drive computing.

The VHT210 32-inch Home Theater Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and the VHT510 40-inch Home Theater Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer delivers big home theater sound in a sleek design with advanced surround sound technology.

Both can be connected wirelessly to the VHP100 Wireless Home Theater Headphones, which deliver premium audio performance with active noise cancellation in a comfortable over-the-ear design.

The expanding array of VIZIO wireless audio devices utilizing Wireless HD Audio technology enables consumers to enjoy audio from almost anywhere in the home. For example, using the Wireless Home Theater Headphones, users can watch movies with full surround sound, without disturbing neighbors or others in the home, or enjoy their tunes from another room with proper set up.

With Wireless HD Audio built-in to the SoundBar, the wireless subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the home theater up to 60 feet away, under optimal conditions, from the Soundbar without running wires across the living room.

VHT210 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer

With a sleek design perfectly matched for smaller-sized flat panel TVs, this 32” Soundbar also connects wirelessly to its subwoofer, with a range of up to 60 feet, and also works with other VIZIO Wireless HD Audio products.

Exceptional audio performance is produced by the Soundbar with dual 2.75” drivers and .75” tweeters that deliver left right and center channels, all enhanced with SRS Studio Sound HD for an immersive surround sound experience and SRS TruVolume™ technology that eliminates sharp jumps in volume with channel and program changes.

With easy-to-configure table-standing or wall-mounting options and audio inputs including digital audio optical (S/PIDIF) and analog stereo (RCA), the VHT210 is an easy fit and a great performer in any home theater. The VHT210 will be available in Q3 at an MSRP of $299.99.

VHT510 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Surround Speakers

For the ultimate home theater surround sound experience, the 40” VHT510 Soundbar is ideal for HDTVs that are 40” or larger and also includes a wireless subwoofer and rear surround speakers that utilize Wireless HD Audio technology. This premium surround sound system supports Dolby Digital, DTS, SRS CircleCinema HDTM and SRS TruVolume for a truly immersive audio experience.

In addition to a digital S/PDIF input, two analog stereo RCA inputs are provided. A remote control selects inputs, playback formats and volume.  The VHT510 will be available in Q3 at an MSRP of $399.99.

VHP100 Wireless Home Theater Headphones

With a comfortable over-the-ear design and high-definition audio through high performance 40mm drivers, VIZIO’s Wireless Home Theater Headphones let you crank up the sound for a fully immersive audio experience.

Pairing with VIZIO’s 2.1 and 5.1 channel home theater Soundbars is easy and automatic with built-in Wireless HD Audio support. Its wireless base station accepts SPDIF and RCA inputs, as well as RCA audio outputs for use with legacy Soundbars and Home Theater systems.

Active noise cancellation provides maximum audio enjoyment in environments with high ambient sound levels, such as on airplanes or automobiles using the built-in 3.5mm audio jack.

The rechargeable headphones fuel up by simply placing them on the base station, and features automatic power-saving mode to extend battery life. Complete with a USB charger and an accompanying travel case, these headphones are also ideal for home theater on-the-go.

VT100 would be available in Q4, MSRP will be $299.99.

The MRX series features four receivers: the MRX 300, MRX 500, MRX 700, and MRX 900, all featuring 7 channels of amplification (MRX 900 will have 9 channels of amplification) and 4 HDMI in/1 out (MRX 900 will have 7 HDMI in/1 out).

Bringing the company’s award winning technology to its newest line, Anthem’s MRX receivers are all equipped with the critically acclaimed Anthem Room Correction (ARC) system.

A highly anticipated release, the Anthem MRX receivers include all the latest audio formats inc luding Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, and DTS-HD Master Audio and support internet radio (except MRX 300) and HD Radio (MRX 700 and MRX 900).

In addition, the MRX series will process 3D movies and television when paired with a 3DTV and a 3D capable source component making them the perfect addition for 3D enabled home theaters.

The MRX receivers boast amplifier sections embodying Anthem’s design focus on low noise, low distortion and “real” power. Standard on all Anthem products, the receivers come with the company’s hallmark of user-friendly menus and easy operation.

Additional technical features of the MRX receiver line include:

• 9.1 channels of amplification with bi-amping capability on the MRX 900
• 7 channels of amplication on all other models
• Built in award-winning Anthem Room Correction (ARC) system
• Internet Radio via built-in Ethernet port on models 500 and up
• Front and rear USB inputs play music from the hard drive or memory stick on models 500 and up
• 1080p up-conversion with Deep Color support
• Second 2-channel zone

Designed for use with all MRX receivers, Anthem is also introducing an optional add-on accessory, the MDX 1 iPod/iPhone dock, including native digital output and on-screen display for the latest generation iPod/iPhone.

With no AC adaptor plug or inserts required, as well as menu access and song selection using an MRX remote control, the MDX 1 is a desirable add-on to the MRX family. The MDX 1 will be released simultaneously with the MRX 500 and MRX 700 and will be priced at $129 MSRP.

The MRX series receivers are estimated to start at $999 MSRP with the first two models, the MRX 500 and MRX 700 expected to hit specialty dealer shelves by late summer 2010.

In addition to providing full 1080p performance with Blu-ray and 1080p up-scaling with DVD discs, VIZIO’s new Blu-ray players, the VBR210, VBR220 and VBR231 offer even more entertainment on demand from the Internet, from top brands like Netflix and VUDU, which offers High definition movies and TV shows, and Pandora Internet Radio.

The players also deliver access to other well-known online services, such as the Associated Press.

The VBR210 and VBR220 Blu-ray players utilize built-in 802.11n single-band 2.4 GHz wireless to connect to the user’s high-speed Internet connection.

Each delivers up to 7.1 channels of digital audio output over HDMI, with support for Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, and DTS HD® audio formats.

Both players have a USB port that supports JPEG and MP3 media playback. Available now, both players carry an MSRP of $189.99

The VBR231 Blu-ray Player is the first in the market to offer superior performance with VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) through its built-in 802.11n Dual-Band wireless connectivity.

With the ability to use both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, this player delivers reliable high-speed connectivity in almost any room of the home — and it is a great complement to the VIZIO Dual-Band Wireless Router.

Additional features include support for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD audio formats over HDMI, and a USB port for JPEG and MP3 playback. The VBR231 is scheduled for release in July with an MSRP of 199.99