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ASUSTOR to Shine Spotlight on All NAS Devices and New ADM 2.0 OS at Computex 2013

By Ike - [20/5/2013 - 09:53] - 0 - Networking

ASUSTOR will be attending Computex 2013 and exhibiting a brand new series of NAS devices featuring the latest Intel® Atom™ processor along with its new-look ADM 2.0 operating system and 2 new mobile apps, AiData and AiMaster. ASUSTOR s[...]

ASUSTOR to Shine Spotlight on All NAS Devices and New ADM 2.0 OS at Computex 2013

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Japan’s premium dildo manufacturer voted best in J-AV industry

By Ike - [10/5/2013 - 02:58] - 0 - Offbeat

Japan might not like to use the nomenclature of the english speaking world. A vibrator is called “Handy Massager” and porn is called AV. Even with the different names, there is no difference in popularity for these type of [...]

Japan’s premium dildo manufacturer voted best in J-AV industry

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Lightweight goes anytime anywhere –Thermaltake LifeCool II Notebook Cooler

By Ike - [8/5/2013 - 08:45] - 0 - Misc

Taipei, Taiwan – May 8, 2013 – Thermaltake, being an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units announces the newest upgrade on life style notebook cooler – LifeCool II. Thermaltake LifeCool II Noteb[...]

Lightweight goes anytime anywhere –Thermaltake LifeCool II Notebook Cooler

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LUXA2 Release MiniCinema iPad Mini Case for In-car Entertainment

By Ike - [3/5/2013 - 09:18] - 1 - Accessories

Taipei, Taiwan – May 3, 2013 – LUXA2, a premier designer and manufacturer of unique and functional mobile accessories including holders and cases, is proud to announce a brand new iPad mini accessory for in-car entertainment – Mi[...]

LUXA2 Release MiniCinema iPad Mini Case for In-car Entertainment

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Thermaltake receives prestigious “COMPUTEX d&i Awards 2013” for the 6th time!

By Ike - [2/5/2013 - 09:15] - 0 - Audio Systems Cases

Taipei, Taiwan – May 2, 2013 – World famous “COMPUTEX d&i award 2013” recently announced the recipients this year, ever since “COMPUTEX d&i awards” established, Thermaltake receives this honor every year since the d&i award[...]

Thermaltake receives prestigious “COMPUTEX d&i Awards 2013” for the 6th time!

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Golden week holidays boosts anime & TV soundtrack sales

By Ike - [30/4/2013 - 10:51] - 0 - Offbeat

It’s Golden week in Japan, an important holiday for the Nihongo population to take it easy. Not many companies are working during this week, offering their employees the time for a well deserved holiday out or to catch up watchin[...]

Golden week holidays boosts anime & TV soundtrack sales

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[REVIEW] QNAP TS-469L 4-bay NAS

By Ike - [24/4/2013 - 11:32] - 0 - Review Networking

Introduction It had been a while since we last received a QNAP product to be reviewed. As it happens, last week the gods favored us and brought in one of QNAP’s recent additions in their 4-bay SOHO/SMB NAS segment: The TS-469L. The TS-[...]

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[REVIEW] Synology DiskStation DS713+ with DX513 expansion unit

By Ike - [19/4/2013 - 11:21] - 1 - Review

Introduction A few weeks ago, Synology contacted us with the question “Have you spotted our latest 2-bay DS713+ and DX513 expansion unit?”. Honestly this model seemed to have slipped to capture our attention because we were thin[...]

[REVIEW] Synology DiskStation DS713+ with DX513 expansion unit

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PQI brings us macaron shaped USB flash drives, low saturated.

By Ike - [12/3/2013 - 12:01] - 0 - Accessories

Spring is in the air! PQI is launching a new, specially designed “Springtime Afternoon Tea” range of PQI Macaron USB flash drives to match the season. These new flash drives feature a full, rounded shape, and are available in a [...]

PQI brings us macaron shaped USB flash drives, low saturated.

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It feels like bread, it smells like bread, but it’s an iphone case

By Ike - [22/12/2012 - 03:53] - 0 - Offbeat

You’re on a diet and want to pretend you’re eating well? Try one of these 3 Softbank iPhone 4S cases in the shape of a bun. If the fact that they’re just as soft as bread doesn’t convince you, the smell will do[...]

It feels like bread, it smells like bread, but it’s an iphone case

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[HEALTH] Aromatherapy trends: herbal vaporization

By Ike - [22/12/2012 - 03:24] - 0 - Offbeat

Ancient records show that Asian cultures have been steaming and vaporizing medicinal herbs way back before Christ (end of 8 B.C. when recalling the oldest recording known to archived data). Mainly China, Indochina, Japan and Taiwan wer[...]

[HEALTH] Aromatherapy trends: herbal vaporization

Just in: Swarovski Hello Kitty rainbow ring

By Ike - [19/12/2012 - 08:45] - 0 - Kawaii

For all the Hello Kitty fans out there, a new collaboration with Swarovski has been set in stone. Unlike plenty of knockoff jewelry this rainbow set silver ring is an officially endorsed Hello Kitty product. Definitely a collectors ite[...]

Just in: Swarovski Hello Kitty rainbow ring

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Japanese boffins transformed a dog into a duck

By Ike - [19/12/2012 - 03:50] - 1 - Offbeat

So you had to possibility to swap your black iphone into a white one, but what if you liked to swap pets? If you ask anybody to name 1 country where crazy stuff comes from, chances are very high they’re going to reply you either [...]

Japanese boffins transformed a dog into a duck

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[REVIEW] ASUSTOR AS-604T 4-bay NAS

By Ike - [18/12/2012 - 10:08] - 11 - Review

Introduction This year at Computex, we got pulled into the booth of ASUSTOR by one of our contacts that used to work for QNAP, telling us their new products would be worth the time spent. And so we did, ended up devoting quite some tim[...]

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QNAP Adds Digital TV Recording and Resource Sharing for its Turbo NAS Lineup

By Ike - [18/12/2012 - 08:46] - 0 - Networking

Taipei, Taiwan, December 6, 2012 – QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of TV Station, extending Turbo NAS users’ multimedia experience to online TV watching, recording, and playback. Only requiring simple steps to install a[...]

QNAP Adds Digital TV Recording and Resource Sharing for its Turbo NAS Lineup

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[REVIEW] TTeSPORTS LEVEL 10M gaming mouse

By Ike - [15/12/2012 - 10:02] - 0 - Review Peripherals

Introduction A couple of months ago TT eSPORTS (better known in Europe and the US as ThermalTake) launched their new flagship mouse in Taipei: The LEVEL 10 M. The mouse caught quite a bit of media attention since it wasn’t your average[...]

[REVIEW] TTeSPORTS LEVEL 10M gaming mouse

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Japan music update: November 2012

By Ike - [1/12/2012 - 07:29] - 0 - Offbeat

Already November, a few weeks away from Christmas & New Year and that’s clearly showing in this month’s music charts. Quite obviously every girl group, boys band or sole performer out there wants to release their new album right no[...]

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Kingston Technology Celebrates 25 Years as the Leading Third-party Memory Manufacturer in the World

By Ike - [29/11/2012 - 09:44] - 0 - Memory

Kingston Technology Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announces that tomorrow marks 25 years in the business as the largest third-party manufacturer of comput[...]

Kingston Technology Celebrates 25 Years as the Leading Third-party Memory Manufacturer in the World

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ASUSTOR Launches AS 6 Series NAS

By Ike - [27/11/2012 - 09:45] - 0 - Networking

New App-based NAS powered by the Intel® Atom™ 2.13 GHz Dual-Core Processor features System Sleep Mode (S3) and local display Taipei, Taiwan, Novemeber 6th, 2012 – ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage soluti[...]

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[REVIEW] The new X-mini Capsule Speakers UNO and MAX on ceramics.

By Ike - [26/11/2012 - 11:05] - 0 - Review Speakers

Introduction Last year we reviewed XMI’s whole range of portable speakers and were very impressed by the sheer sound quality coming from their little orbs. Today we were pleased to receive the latest batch of the X-mini factory. 2 of t[...]

[REVIEW] The new X-mini Capsule Speakers UNO and MAX on ceramics.

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[REVIEW] Synology DS413

By Ike - [24/11/2012 - 05:58] - 3 - Review Networking

Introduction A couple of weeks ago we got our hands on Synology’s latest product in the home user/SOHO segment: the DS413. This particular unit shares a lot of its design and internal structure with its more networking-potent big broth[...]

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X-Mini launches new UNO and MAX series based on high quality ceramic tweeter

By Ike - [16/11/2012 - 12:54] - 0 - Audio Systems

Singapore, October 2012 – Following the successful launch of the X-mini KAI Capsule SpeakerTM which picked up both the red dot design and iF design awards, Xmi Pte Ltd headed back to the basics to improve on its basic Capsule SpeakerT[...]