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Core i3 4170, 4170T, 4370T, Pentium G3260, G3260T, G3460T, G3270 launched

Intel Skylake microarchitecture will be launched in 3rd quarter of 2015 and until then the company will be launching new haswell processors to fill the gap. The list includes Core i3 4170, i3 4170T, i3 4370T, Pentium G3260, G3260T, G3460T and G3270. These new processors are 100 MHz faster than their existing Core i3 and Pentium counterparts. Interestingly these Core i3 processors have support for hyper threading technology and most come with either 3MB or 4MB cache.

Core i3 4170, 4170T, 4370T, Pentium G3260, G3260T, G3460T, G3270

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TrekStor WinPhone costs € 150, comes with interchangeable back covers

TrekStor is a German company that has launched a Windows Phone called TrekStor WinPhone. It costs € 150 and has a thickness of only 7.5 mm. It weighs only 99.6 grams with body made entirely of polycarbonate. Like the Microsoft Lumia range, the back covers are interchangeable by user.

TrekStor WinPhone specifications

Obviously, this was achieved at the cost of some compromises, first of which is the small battery that packs mere 1750 mAh capacity. Second while the display measures 4.7 inches, it has resolution of only 1280 x 720 pixels.

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QuestRun makes debut on iOS and Android

QuestRun is an RPG battle like game that is now available at iOS and Android app stores. Priced at 2.99 dollars, it is an addictive, fast-paced, semi-randomized roguelike game where you explore the vibrant and varied dungeons, battle over 60 unique monsters, and play as over 15 different characters in this battle-focused tactical game where you’ll fight to outlive yourself again and again.

QuestRun review

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Toshiba Dynabook R82 is the lightest detachable PC of all time

Toshiba has launched Dynabook R82, a 12.5 inch detachable PC packing a nice clear LED LCD display with super view technology. It comes equipped with a 128GB solid state drive and a whopping full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution that gives it an incredibly high pixel density.  Toshiba Dynabook R82 specifications include an Intel Core M-5Y31 processor, 4GB memory and windows 8.1 64 bit operating system with Microsoft 365 subscription.

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ATP launches industrial grade 2242 and 2260 M.2 SSD

More and more storage manufactures have been launching M.2 solid state drives lately. Today ATP has launched a new collection of new industrial-grade SSDs. The new models are 2242 and 2260 M.2 SSDs where 42 and 60 in the names indicate how long the drives are.

atp 2242 and 2260 M.2 SSD

Smaller ones have lower capacity and they will likely be used in PMPs and HTPCs. Of course they will also be heavily used in thin laptops like ultrabooks. Experts also say that it might make them to embedded systems and point of sale terminals.

The new ATP 2242 and 2260 will features all modern SSD features like S.M.A.R.T monitor, TRIM and Advanced Wear-Leveling), as well as Power Cycling Protection (PowerProtector) and Data Integrity Protection (AutoRefresh).

ATP is all working on slimSATA and mSATA storage devices which will be making their debut along with the 2242 and 2260 M.2 solid state drives.

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Elecom SX-CL24L CL23L CL22L CL21L CL20 laptop coolers launched in Japan

Elecom has launched six new laptop coolers in the Japanese market. First is the SX-CL24L SX-CL23L which have blast mode switch that increases the rotational speed of the cooling fan. It features a 14 cm fan that spins at 1300 rpm that can cool down your laptop by up to 13 degrees. The main difference between the SX-CL24L and SX-CL23L is the use of built-in USB 3.0 hub that adds four additional ports. SX-CL24L price is ¥ 22,800 ($ 190) while the SX-CL23L retails for ¥ 15,100 ($ 125). Weight of SX-CL24L is about 1,580g and SX-CL23L weighs 1,530g.

Elecom SX-CL24L CL23L CL22L CL21L CL20

SX-CL22L – It is a notebook PC cooler with a stand where you can adjust the angle of the body. It is with a 20cm fan capable of doing maximum 800rpm which in turns cools down your laptop by 10 degrees. Price is ¥ 8,870 ($ 74).

SX-CL21L, SX-CL21- The SX-CL21L is for 15.4 inch to 17 inch laptops. The main difference between SX-CL21L and SX-CL21 is their size. The SX-CL21 can be used only with 12.1 to 14.1 inch laptops. Both come equipped with a 20cm fan capable of doing a maximum of 800rpm. With tax, the price of SX-CL21L is ¥ 8,870 while the SX-CL21 7,090 yen.

SX-CL20 – It is a flat cooler for laptops that can accommodate a wide range of laptops (12.1 – 17 inch). The price is ¥ 5,310 and is available in only black color.