Enter the World of “Fable II” One Episode at a Time.. The First One is on Us!

“Fable II: Game Episodes” debuts today with the first chapter available for free on Xbox LIVE

SYDNEY — September 30, 2009 — Microsoft is offering a completely new way to experience “Fable II” through the power of Xbox LIVE and Games on Demand: “Fable II: Game Episodes.”  Now player curious about “Fable II” can explore the rich world of Albion, and develop their own wild stories about the glory or mischief they’ve gotten into as consequences of their choices in the game.

Debuting today on Xbox LIVE, “Fable II: Game Episodes” gives players the choice to purchase and download “Fable II” one episode at a time. This marks the first time in Xbox history that a major blockbuster title will be distributed not only digitally, but episodically as well. “Fable II: Game Episodes” delivers the entire “Fable II” experience in five consecutive instalments, with all the Achievements, challenges and excitement of the disc-based game, as well as full compatibility with the previously released Game Add-ons, “Knothole Island” and “See the Future.”

As an incentive for those curious about the adventures that await them in “Fable II,” Microsoft Game Studios is making the first episode free to download* In this initial episode, players are introduced to the vibrant world of Albion where every choice has a consequence, and are able to experience childhood and the trials of being a young adult. Players can then choose to purchase additional episodes on Xbox LIVE at their own pace.   

Players who decide to purchase “Fable II” either digitally or on disc after a foray into the first game episode will find their saved progress, character profile, and items from the first episode will be transferred seamlessly as they continue their journey.  All editions of the game offer cooperative play with friends through Xbox LIVE.**

“Fable II: Game Episodes” are rated M. For more information about “Fable II: Game Episodes” and “Fable III” please visit http://www.lionhead.com.

*Broadband Internet service fees may apply (sold separately), requires Xbox 360® Hard drive (sold separately)

** Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer.

TINKER BELL and the LOST TREASURE  on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD from 11 November 2009 

In 2008 audiences around the globe re-discovered and fell in love with one of the world’s most iconic characters when Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment launched Tinker Bell, the debut film in the exciting new ‘Disney Fairies’ movie series.

Releasing on 11 November 2009, the enchanting pixie-dusted magic and fun continues with even more action-packed adventure, as Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure takes Tink far beyond Pixie Hollow in an original full length animated film on Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray +DVD) and standard definition DVD.

In the original Tinker Bell, fans heard Tink’s voice for the very first time, and through her fabulous fairy friends explored the world of Pixie Hollow. Produced by DisneyToon Studios, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure is the highly anticipated second film in the continuing Disney Fairies Franchise and a captivating story that builds on Tinker Bell’s popular adventures through breathtaking animation, spectacular music and an all-star cast of voice talent.

In Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, Tinker Bell’s greatest adventure yet takes place in Autumn, as the fairies are on the mainland change the colours of the leaves, tend to pumpkin patches, and help geese fly south for the winter. The rare Blue Moon will rise, and when its light passes through the magical Fall Scepter that Tinker Bell has been summoned to create, Pixie Hollow’s supply of pixie dust will be restored. But when Tinker Bell accidentally puts all of Pixie Hollow in jeopardy, she must venture out across the sea on a secret quest to set things right. Along her journey Tink meets new friends, including Blaze, a cute and courageous firefly who helps Tinker Bell complete her mission.

It’s a long and dangerous journey, full of astonishing encounters, a few narrow escapes and a daring rescue by Tink’s friend Terence. Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure is an exciting adventure and a once-in-a-blue-moon experience for the entire family.

PLOT

Tinker Bell is thrilled – she has been selected to create the prestigious Autumn Scepter to commemorate the rare Blue Moon. Her friend Terence, while trying to help Tink, only gets on her nerves, which leads temperamental Tink to explode in frustration. Her angry words shatter their friendship, and in the midst of her rage Tink accidentally destroys the scepter’s fragile moonstone. To fix the moonstone Tink must embark on a perilous quest for the enchanted mirror of Incanta, but on this journey Tink discovers there is no greater treasure than a true friend.

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure is the all-new magical adventure that takes Tinker Bell beyond Pixie Hollow. Discover how the Pixies make their magic dust and let your imagination soar as Autumn comes to Pixie Hollow. Take off in a hot air balloon with Tinker Bell and her new friend Blaze, a lightning bug who lights her way, on an enchanting secret journey to find a new moonstone, the source of the Pixies mystical dust. But hold on tight as there’ll be amazing encounters, some close calls, and a daring rescue by her old friend Terence.

In her biggest adventure yet, Tinker Bell not only learns a lesson in responsibility, she discovers the true meaning of friendship. Along the way Tink reunites with all her fairy friends – including Rosetta, Silvermist, Iridessa and Fawn – and meets new friends, Terence, a boy fairy; and Blaze, a cute and courageous firefly; who help Tinker Bell complete her mission. From the creators of Tinker Bell, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure is a captivating journey of self-discovery everyone will want to take.

FAIRY PROFILES – Tink’s new friends

TINKER BELL – A Tinker fairy

She is spirited, rebellious, impatient, impulsive, determined and persistent yet, always charming and loveable. She has a talent for tinkering, and when she is called on to save the day, Tink discovers the importance of her own true talents.

TERENCE – A Boy Fairy

Tink’s best friend from the Sparrow Men, Terence is a Pixie Dust Fairy, meaning he distributes the daily ratio of Pixie Dust to all fairies in Pixie Hollow. Terence tries to help Tinker Bell build the scepter which leads to her quest to find the Lost Treasure. Terence is an integral part of the adventure and friendship themes in the story.

BLAZE – A Firefly

Blaze is a young firefly; he’s mischievous, inventive and enthusiastic and uses his light as a flashlight, spotlight or SOS. Despite his diminutive size, he is courageous and supremely loyal to his friends. Blaze is part of Tinker Bell’s exciting adventure and they become friends who go on a thrilling journey together to find the Lost Treasure.

FAIRY PROFILES – Key characters

FAWN – An Animal fairy

This rascally imp is full of mischief and mirth – she loves to tweak Iridessa just to see her glow. Fawn is always ready to play and the more rough-and-tumble the game, the better.

IRIDESSA – A Light fairy

Dess is a detail-oriented perfectionist and chronic worry-wart. She tries to look on the bright side of things, but often senses disaster. As bright as her presence is, Iridessa is always trying to keep it together.

ROSETTA – A Garden fairy

Ro is a perfectly elegant and mannered fairy with a quick wit and loaded with charm. She eagerly gives beauty tips and make-overs to her friends and flowers, and always tries to look her best – as any perfect pixie would.

SILVERMIST – A Water fairy

Sil has a delightfully offbeat and upbeat way of looking at everything. She often listens to rumours from her babbling brook and she usually goes with the flow . . . but she can sometimes be a bit wishy-washy.

QUEEN CLARION

Queen Clarion is the symbol of Mother Nature for Pixie Hollow, a regal leader with a genuine love for her loyal subjects. She has a particular fondness for the spunky Tinker Bell, encouraging Tink’s inquisitive nature and helping to mentor the confused young fairy in her search for herself.

FAIRY MARY

Fairy Mary serves as mother hen to the tinker fairies, managing that group with a nurturing, loving attitude at every turn and encouraging Tink to accept who she is and embrace it.

CLANK & BOBBLE

The male tinker fairies Clank and Bobble take great delight in being the best they can be – and try to show Tinker Bell the intrinsic joys within their work. They just love tinkering – they’re constantly talking about it, constantly reflecting upon it, they even sing songs about it.

PRODUCTION OVERVIEW

Director:                     Klay Hall

Producer:                   Sean Lurie

Art Director:              Ellen Jin Over

Genre:                        Animation/adventure/family/fantasy

Voice talent:               Mae Whitman              (Tinker Bell)

Jesse McCartney          (Terence)

Eliza Pollack Zebert   (Blaze)

Angela Bartys             (Fawn)

Raven-Symoné            (Iridessa)

Kristen Chenoweth     (Rosetta)

Lucy Liu                      (Silvermist)

Anjelica Huston          (Queen Clarion)

Pamela Adlon              (Vidia)

                                    Grey DeLisle               (Lyria / Viola / Narrator)

Jeff Bennett                 (Clank / Short Troll / Fairy Gary)

Jane Horrocks              (Fairy Mary)

Rating:                        G

Release date:             11 November 2009

                                    See it at select cinemas for two weeks only from 22 October 2009

RRP:                           $39.95 – DVD;

$49.95 – Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD)

DVD & BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES:

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure will magically transport viewers to the magical world of Pixie Hollow through an array of captivating bonus features, including:

• Outtakes: Never-before-seen scenes.
• Fairy bloopers: Fairies make mistakes too!
• Magical guide to Pixie Hollow: Explore the Magical Guide, this time in the autumn area of Pixie Hollow.
• Pixie preview: Exclusive animated vignette featuring Tink and her friends.
• Deleted scenes: With Filmmaker’s intros.
• Pixie Hollow comes to Florida: Discover how the filmmakers help transform Epcot Center into Pixie Hollow.
• Music and more: The Gift of a Friend music video with Demi Lovato.

– ENDS –

Additional Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure features which may be of interest, include:

• ACTIVITIES:
  • DIY Bookmarks with character art;
  • Mock magazine covers;
  • Maze activity sheets;
  • Collectible poster art;
  • Tink’s recipes for ‘Trail mix’ and ‘Pixie nectar’;
  • Spot the difference activity sheet; and
  • Travel planner & luggage tags activity sheet.
• FEATURES:
  • Pixie Hollow timeline; and
  • Fairy fashion inspirations.
• IMAGES:
  • Screen stills;
  • Character art; and
  • Fashion pics.

For further media information, or to request a review copy please contact:

Erin Godfrey                                                                           Samantha Phillips

Haystac                                                                                   Haystac

P: 03 8689 2214                                                                      P: 03 8689 2243

M: 0438 313 350                                                                     M: 0409 890 742

E: e.godfrey@haystac.com.au                                                 E: s.phillips@haystac.com.au

BACKGROUND:

The Disney Fairies is the latest franchise from The Walt Disney Company and has become one of the company’s most successful franchises – driven on multiple platforms and across several business units of The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Consumer Products, Parks and Resorts, Disney Interactive Media Group, and Disney Channel. The Disney Fairies films are based on a series of books released beginning 2005 by Disney Publishing Worldwide, with more than 18+ million books sold to date. The series includes 10 Chapter Book titles reaching the New York times best-sellers list in the US with many reaching international best-sellers list and Disney Fairies magazines selling 7.5 million copies in 28 countries. The Consumer Products line, encompassing a wide assortment of categories including apparel, toys, role play, stationery, personal care, home décor, and youth electronics has been a huge success at retailers around the world, driving more than $850 MM in global retail sales.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has created an interactive meet and greet at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort with walk around characters of Tinker Bell, Fawn, Iridessa, Rosetta, and Silvermist, producing a popular environment for park visitors to meet their favorite fairies.

The story of Tinker Bell comes to life in the spectacular production of Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Currently in the second year of its US tour, this Disney On Ice show reveals the mystical world of Pixie Hollow and the arrival of Tinker Bell, as well as three other classic Disney stories: Disney/Pixar’s Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid.

Disney Online recently introduced Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow (www.PixieHollow.com), an online destination where fans can experience the wonder and magic of Tinker Bell’s world. In Pixie Hollow, guests can create their very own personalised Fairy and help bring about the change of seasons by making friends, playing games and embarking on quests. To date, more than 16 million Fairies have been created.

WD® Unveils Smaller, Smarter and More Secure Ultra-Portable My Passport™ Essential™  Drives with New WD Smartware™ Software
Pocket-Size Drives with WD SmartWare and Hardware Encryption Keep Consumers’Digital Lives Secure in One Place

(Click here download high resolution images and specification sheet) 

Sydney, Australia – Sept. 30, 2009 – WD® the world’s leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its smaller, smarter and more secure My Passport™ Essential™ and My Passport for Mac® ultra-portable external hard drives featuring WD’s new WD SmartWare™ software and equipped with hardware-based encryption. The new My Passport drives are more than 20 percent smaller than the previous generation My Passport.

The new portable drives with WD SmartWare software visually present consumers’ data in a control center, providing them peace of mind that their precious photos, videos and files are securely protected. Available now at select retailers and the WD online store (shopwd.com), the new My Passport Essential and My Passport for Mac drives are offered in capacities ranging from 320 GB to 1 TB and come in a range of colors including Pacific Blue, Real Red, Cool Silver, Midnight Black and Arctic White.

According to research firm Parks Associates, the average U.S. broadband household currently has over 120 gigabytes (GB) of digital media and files, which is expected to grow to over 1 terabyte (TB) of data by 2013. And while 70 percent of consumers back up their content, the majority of these people are using manual, cumbersome methods such as copying and pasting to multiple CDs and DVDs, and less than 18 percent use software that automatically and continuously backs up their content.

When the My Passport Essential drive is plugged in for the first time, the simple and intuitive first backup process launches automatically. The real-time visual interface of WD SmartWare software gives users a reassuring view of their backup as it happens. After the first backup, users’ files are backed up automatically every time they change or add a file. 

My Passport Essential and My Passport for Mac drives also feature user-selected password protection combined with military-grade 256-bit hardware encryption, which scrambles files before they are stored. Typically found only on much more expensive drive systems, the encryption acts as a virtual padlock to keep users’ data secure.

“The smaller and sleeker design of WD’s redesigned My Passport drives, combined with the intuitive visual backup experience of WD SmartWare software, makes this drive a smart and secure, travel-friendly storage choice,” said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD’s branded products group. “These ultra-portable drives are a stylish and spacious storage solution for consumers to confidently backup, store and carry their entire digital lives.”

WD My Passport Essential hard drives are designed for Windows®-based PCs while WD My Passport for Mac drives are formatted for Mac computers and are compatible with Apple® TimeMachine™, Apple’s integrated backup solution. WD SmartWare works on Windows PCs and Mac computers and offers a seamlessly integrated option for Mac users who want an alternative to Time Machine or Mac OS 10.4 users who don’t have TimeMachine compatibility.

WD SmartWare Software
WD SmartWare software features:
– Visual backup displays that show content in categories and shows the progress of backup;
– Automatic, continuous data backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file;
– Retrieve valuable data to its original location whether it’s lost data or the file has been overwritten; and,
– Customizable data backup that allows user to set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center.

My Passport Essential
The new WD My Passport Essential, My Passport Essential SE and My Passport for Mac drives with WD SmartWare software feature:
– Smaller, sleeker design offered in a range of colors including Pacific Blue, Real Red, Cool Silver and Midnight Black;
– 256-bit hardware encryption for peace of mind knowing that data is protected from unauthorized access;
– USB 2.0 interface that powers  the drive directly from the USB port on user’s computer, no separate power supply is needed;
– Planet-friendly packaging derived from recycled materials to minimize waste;
– Ready to plug-and-play with Windows PCs; and,
– 3-year limited warranty.
The My Passport for Mac drives are plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users and compatible with Apple® Time Machine™.

Product and Pricing Summary
Manufacturer: Western Digital
Product Name: My Passport Essential 320 GB, 500 GB and 640 GB,
                        My Passport Essential SE 750 GB and 1 TB
* My Passport Essential
RRP for 320GB: AU$ 139, NZ$159
RRP for 500GB: AU$ 199, NZ$229
RRP for 640GB: AU$ 249, NZ$299
* My Passport Essential SE
RRP for 750GB: AU$ 279, NZ$319
RRP for 1 TB: AU$ 379, NZ$449
Website: www.westerndigital.com
Australian Distributors: Synnex Australia
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro NZ and Synnex NZ
Availability: Now
Media Kit Download: http://www.gapmarketing.com.au/press_images/WD/MyPassportEss_Kit.zip

About WD
WD, one of the storage industry’s pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users’ data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and media products.
WD was founded in 1970. The company’s storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company’s Web site (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks; My Passport, My Passport Essential and WD SmartWare are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. One gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. One terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment

WD® Unveils Redesigned My Book® Essential™ and My Book for Mac® Drives with New WD Smartware™ Software
Helping Consumers Keep Their Digital Lives Safe in One Place

(Click here download high resolution images and specification sheet)

Sydney, Australia – Sept. 30, 2009 – WD® the world’s leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new, smaller, sleeker My Book® Essential™ and My Book for Mac® desktop external hard drives equipped with the new WD SmartWare™ software and hardware-based encryption. The new appliances visually present consumers’ data in a software control center, providing them peace of mind that their precious photos, videos and files are securely protected. Available now at select retailers and the WD online store (shopwd.com), the new My Book Essential and My Book for Mac drives are offered in capacities ranging from 500 GB to 2 TB.

According to research firm Parks Associates, the average U.S. broadband household currently has over 120 gigabytes (GB) of digital media and files, which is expected to grow to over 1 terabyte (TB) of data by 2013. The accelerating shift from physical media (such as photo negatives, CDs and DVDs) to digital media (such as digital photos, videos and downloads) means that consumers’ real lives and digital lives are increasingly overlapping. And while 70 percent of consumers back up their content, the majority of these people are using manual, cumbersome methods such as copying and pasting to multiple CDs and DVDs, and less than 18 percent use software that automatically and continuously backs up their content. As a result, many consumers’ digital lives are unprotected and at risk.

When the My Book Essential drive is plugged in for the first time, the simple and intuitive first backup process launches automatically. The real-time visual interface of WD SmartWare software gives users a reassuring view of their backup as it happens. After the first backup, users’ files are backed up automatically every time they change or add a file. 

My Book Essential and My Book for Mac drives also feature user-selected password protection combined with military-grade 256-bit hardware encryption, which scrambles files before they are stored. Typically found only on much more expensive drive systems, the encryption acts as a virtual padloc¬k to keep users’ data safe.

“Keeping an extra copy of your digital life used to be a painstaking, manual task undertaken only by the most expert and diligent of users. WD’s new My Book Essential and My Book for Mac external hard drives, powered by WD SmartWare, have finally made it easy enough so that anyone can do it,” said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD’s branded products group. “WD’s new drives combine massive storage capacity, visual backup, and hardware encryption, so consumers can now actually see their digital life, safe in one place.”

WD SmartWare software works on Windows® PCs and Mac computers. WD My Book Essential hard drives are designed for Windows-based PCs while WD My Book for Mac drives are formatted for Mac computers and are compatible with Apple® TimeMachine™, Apple’s integrated backup solution.

WD SmartWare Software
WD SmartWare software features:
– Visual backup displays that show content in categories and shows the progress of backup;
– Automatic, continuous data backup will instantly make a second copy whenever you add or change a file;
– Retrieve valuable data to its original location whether it’s lost data or the file has been overwritten; and,
– Customizable data backup that allows user to set drive security, run diagnostics, manage the power settings, and more from the WD SmartWare control center.

My Book Essential
The new WD My Book Essential and My Book for Mac drives with WD SmartWare software feature:
– Smaller, sleeker, more streamlined design and elegant book-like shape that takes up minimal space;
– 256-bit hardware encryption and password protection for peace of mind knowing that data is protected from unauthorized access;
– Illuminated capacity gauge lets user see at a glance how much space is available on the drive;
– USB 2.0 interface – for convenience and compatibility among multiple computers;
– WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30 percent, a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer;
– Planet-friendly packaging derived from recycled materials to minimize waste;
– Ready to plug-and-play with Windows PCs; and,
– 3-year limited warranty.

The My Book for Mac drives are plug-and-play ready for Mac computer users and compatible with Apple TimeMachine.

Product and Pricing Summary
Manufacturer: Western Digital
Product Name: My Book Essential and My Book for Mac
RRP for 1 TB: AU$199, NZ$239
RRP for 1.5 TB : AU$269, NZ$319
RRP for 2 TB: AU$449, NZ$549
Website: www.westerndigital.com
Australian Distributors: Synnex Australia and Simms International (Simms for the My Book for Mac only)
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram NZ, Synnex NZ
Availability: Now
Photos and Product Specs download: http://www.gapmarketing.com.au/press_images/WD/MyBook_MediaKit.zip

About WD
WD, one of the storage industry’s pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users’ data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and media products.
WD was founded in 1970. The company’s storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company’s Web site (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, My Book and the WD logo are registered trademarks; My Book Essential, WD GreenPower Technology and WD SmartWare are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. One gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. One terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

Kingston Technology Ships 8GB HyperX Kits for Intel Core i5 and i7 Platforms

Sydney, Australia– September 30 , 2009 – Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is adding 8GB dual-channel HyperX memory kits in support of Intel’s new LGA1156 Core i5 and Core i7 systems. The DDR3 XMP-ready kits are available in 1600 and 1333MHz frequencies and run at a low 1.65 volts.

The 8GB memory kits help increase overall system performance in 64-bit operating systems including Windows Vista and the upcoming Windows 7. System builders and ultra-enthusiasts who deploy 8GB of Kingston dual-channel memory will find performance increases in such tasks as running virtual machines, video encoding and graphics-oriented applications.

The 8GB kits are the latest additions to the entire family of Kingston’s Core i5 and i7 memory solutions. Since late August, Kingston has been shipping 4GB kits in 2133-, 2000-, 1600- and 1333MHz frequencies.

Product Summary
Manufacturer: Kingston Technology
Product name : Kingston HyperX DDR3 Dual-Channel 1.65 volt
RRP for KHX1600C8D3K4/8GX: A$395, NZ$490
RRP for KHX1333C7D3K4/8GX: A$375, NZ$460
Website: www.kingston.com/anz
Australian Distributors:  Avnet Australia Pty Ltd, Ingram Micro, Simms International Pty Ltd., Synnex Australia PTY Ltd.
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro NZ, Synnex NZKingston memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support.

Kingston memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For more detailed information visit www.kingston.com/anz.

To discuss this product on Kingston Blog, please go to www.kingston-blog.com. To try the game “Challenge Your Memory”, please go to www.kingston-blog.com/challenge_your_memory/en/.

To find out if your Kingston product is genuine, Kingston also provides an online verification site: www.kingston.com/asia/verify. To try the game “Search for Genuine Kingston”, please go to http://anti-counterfeit.kingston-blog.com/en_index.jsp.

Download High Resolution Images
http://www.gapmarketing.com.au/press_images/Kingston/DDR3quadkit.zip

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and sales representatives in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Europe, Russia, Turkey, and Latin America. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/anz.

Here is a quick note to let you know that Xbox is now offering a discount of up to 20 per cent on the recommended retail price of a range of Official Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers.

Check out the full range at http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/pm/controlleroffer/

Now is a great time to upgrade your controller or add to your collection for more multiplayer fun.

The discount of up to 20 percent discount is available from participating retailers until November 15th 2009.

Aion and Blood Bowl at the Top of the Charts

SYDNEY, Australia – September 30, 2009 – as QVS continues to take great strides in becoming the biggest independent gaming specialist in Asia Pacific, we are proud to announce that two of our biggest titles for the year occupy the number 1 and number 4 spots out of the top 5 ranked titles on the charts.

Aion and Blood Bowl have made the ranks in the top 5 of the UK charts. Aion’s first week of launch has hit Number 1 in both the Australian and UK charts and Blood Bowl at Number 4 and rising in its second week running. All other major brands that were launched on the same day are officially behind the 2 titles on the charts (Need for Speed: Shift; Batman: Arkahm Asylum; Resident Evil 5).

Blood Bowl has already been a big seller in Spain, Germany and France since its release in June and Australia is confident to see a very similar level of success when the game is released October 22nd. Blood Bowl being released on handhelds and PC, with a console version in the works, the title holds true to its tabletop counterpart, challenging players with a turn-based strategic romp that gives new meaning to the term ‘fantasy football’.

The team at Cyanide have done a fantastic job of accurately recreating the turn-based play mechanics of the tabletop game that will be familiar to Blood Bowl fans in Australia. It also delivers an exciting and new real-time play version of the game that will appeal to a wider audience that may not be as familiar with turn-based strategy titles.

Aion has also been a success, taking Asia by storm and has wowed hundreds of thousands of beta testers in Europe, North America and Australia. With cconsumer excitement and anticipation for Aion reaching massive heights in the lead up to the release date, nearly 450,000 copies were sold before launch! The game was constantly ranked among the top games on both Steam and Direct to Drive throughout the preorder period.

29 September, 2009 –
The original Wii Fit™ attracted new players to the world of video games and has sold through more than 700,000* units in Australia and more than 15,000* units in New Zealand. From October 15, Wii Fit™ Plus will be available on Wii™ to reinvigorate your work out!

Wii Fit Plus, an upgrade to Wii Fit, has everything that Wii Fit offered plus more! New features include the option to customise and design your own work out, additional exercises, estimates of calories burned, 15 new balance games, and an option to weigh your baby and even your cat and dog!

Choose from a variety of specialised work out routines that focus on your individual fitness goals or target areas, all in the comfort of your own home. Have you overindulged? Wii Fit Plus can recommend an appropriate work out for you. Perhaps you want to do some gentle relaxing exercise, or maybe work on your tummy hips and thighs. You can even set your own work out routines based on how much time you have available, 20, 30, 40 minutes for example. Wii Fit Plus offers more customisation and personalisation.

After you have designed your own work out with Wii Fit Plus, the seamless flow of the exercises will make it easier than ever for you to maintain your exercise routine.

For newcomers to Wii Fit, Wii Fit Plus will come packaged with the Wii Balance board accessory.

Wii Fit Plus bundle with Wii Balance Board AU SRP $159.95 / NZ SRP $199.95**

For those that already own Wii Fit, the Wii Fit Plus software will be available to purchase as a standalone. This also means that for those that have been tracking their progress with Wii Fit, this progress will be saved and automatically updated onto your Wii Fit Plus, once you insert the Wii Fit Plus software into your Wii.

Wii Fit plus stand alone software AU SRP $29.95 / NZ SRP $39.95**

*All sell through information supplied by GfK Retail and Technology Australia

** Prices may vary at retailers

A Webcam for Everywhere: Logitech Webcam C905 for HD Performance on the Go

One Million Enjoy Logitech’s Free, Fast, Easy Video-Calling Software

SYDNEY, Aust. — Sept. 29, 2009 — To help you stay close to those who matter most, no matter where you are, Logitech Australia today unveiled the Logitech® Webcam C905 for laptop users on the go. Boasting premium autofocus technology and Carl Zeiss® optics, the Logitech® Webcam C905 delivers image-perfect detail and clarity, and exceptional video calling.

Optimised for laptops and netbooks, the highly versatile Logitech Webcam C905 features an easy-to-transport design so that you can make a video call no matter where you are, on any PC. With Carl Zeiss® optics and auto focus, people can enjoy razor-sharp images even in extreme close-ups. A 2-megapixel HD sensor delivers fluid, true-to-life video up to 720p and snapshots at up to 8 megapixels (software enhanced). Logitech® RightLight™ 2 technology intelligently adjusts to produce the best-possible images, even in dim or backlit settings. And with Logitech® Video Effects™, you can personalise your conversations by choosing from hundreds of avatars, face accessories, and masks that mirror expressions and movement.

“Our newest high-performance portable laptop webcam, coupled with our easy-to-use Logitech® Vid™ video-calling software, provides people with an exceptional video-calling experience,” said Nick Angelucci, product and marketing manager for Logitech Australia.

“In just the first three months since launching Vid, user registrations have reached a million accounts worldwide, showing that consumers want simple, hassle free and effective communication solutions,” he added.

Logitech Vid dramatically simplifies video calling by offering a streamlined setup and a simple, intuitive interface. In fact, you can set up Vid in fewer than half the steps required by the major instant-messaging programs. Continuing in the company’s mission to help you and your loved ones connect face to face, Logitech Vid is the latest in a series of Logitech innovations for video calling and is included with the recently launched Logitech® series of Web cameras.

Powered by the Logitech® SightSpeed® Network, Vid is a reliable source for high-quality video calling and is compatible with PC and Mac® computers, as well as stand-alone and embedded webcams. Vid is available for download at www.logitech.com/Vid.

Pricing and Availability
Available in Australia in early October, the Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 has a suggested retail price of $199.95 AU, including GST.

About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

Logitech Performance Mouse M950, Logitech Anywhere Mouse M905 Feature Darkfield Laser Tracking – Letting You Use Your Mouse on Clear Glass and High-Gloss Surfaces

Sydney, Australia. — September 28, 2009 — Today, Logitech Australia takes the computer mouse where no mouse has gone before. With Logitech® Darkfield Laser Tracking™, you can use your mouse virtually anywhere you want – including clear glass (that’s at least 4 mm thick) and high-gloss surfaces. This new technology is available in the Logitech® Performance Mouse M950™ and the Logitech® Anywhere Mouse M905™, giving you the option of a full-size mouse or a more compact, notebook mouse.

Logitech research showed that 40 percent of people have a glass surface in their home. This coupled with the increase in the popularity of laptop computers, means that people are moving around and coming into contact with a multitude of surfaces – like granite and lacquered wood – that challenge the tracking capabilities of standard mice.

“Laptops have gained popularity in the last several years because of the freedom they afford – people today want to be able to connect to their digital world anytime, anywhere. However, until now, no mouse has been able to match that flexibility,” said Rory Dooley, Logitech’s senior vice president and general manager of the Control Devices business unit. “Thanks to Logitech Darkfield, whether you’re checking the morning news from the granite counter top in your kitchen or at work manipulating a spreadsheet from your glass desk, you can be confident that your Logitech mouse will be up to the task.”

Breaking the Glass Barrier

A pioneer in the development of the computer mouse in the 1980s, Logitech has enthusiastically driven nearly every major innovation in mouse technology – persistently refining this ubiquitous interface between people and their digital experiences. From laser tracking to hyper-fast scrolling to the Plug-and-Forget Nano-receiver, Logitech has dedicated itself to creating ways to help you get more out of your computing experience. The latest in this line of innovations, Logitech Darkfield, opens up new possibilities for when and where you can use your mouse.

Regular laser tracking technology relies on the ability of the mouse’s sensor to detect the textural details of the surface. The more irregularities a surface exhibits, the easier it is for the sensor to identify reference points that it can use to accurately measure motion. However, because high-gloss surfaces such as glass are almost completely flat, there are not enough details for a typical laser mouse’s sensor to detect.

To track on glass (that’s at least 4 mm thick), Logitech Darkfield uses dark field microscopy to detect microscopic particles and micro-scratches on these surfaces, rather than tracking the surface itself. Similar to the way in which our eye sees the clear night sky, the mouse’s sensor sees the clean areas of glass as a dark background with bright dots – the dust. Then, the sensor interprets the movement of these dots to track exactly where you’ve moved the mouse.

Logitech Performance Mouse M950, Logitech Anywhere Mouse M905

Because choice is important, this new technology is available on a full-size mouse as well as a more compact, notebook mouse. However, both mice are designed to put you in control of your digital world. Both models feature hyper-fast scrolling, so you can fly through long documents with ease, while click-to-click mode gives you more precision when navigating lists, photos and slideshows.

With the full-size Logitech Performance Mouse M950, you have the power to get the job done. The sculpted, right-handed shape gives you the comfort you need, while the flexible micro-USB charging system lets you recharge your mouse through your computer or a wall outlet – even while you’re using it. To make you more productive, four customisable thumb buttons put your most important controls – like application switching and zooming – at your fingertips. And, force-sensitive side-to-side scrolling (software enabled) – a first in any Logitech mouse – lets you quickly navigate around Web pages.

Thanks to its compact size, the Logitech Anywhere Mouse M905 works wherever you do and a travel pouch helps protect the mouse while in-transit. The contoured shape fits naturally into most hands and back and forward buttons, placed within reach of your thumb, help you surf the Web efficiently.

In addition to providing unsurpassed cursor control, both of the new Logitech mice feature the recently announced Logitech® Unifying receiver. The tiny wireless receiver stays in your notebook, so there’s no need to unplug it when you move around. Plus, you can easily add up to five other compatible Logitech keyboards and mice to the single receiver, including the recently announced Logitech® Keyboard K340, Logitech® Marathon Mouse M705 and the Logitech® Wireless Mouse M505.

Pricing and Availability

Logitech Performance Mouse M950 – $199.95 AU, including GST

Logitech Anywhere Mouse M905 – $149.95 AU, including GST

The Logitech Performance Mouse M950 and Anywhere Mouse M905 are expected to be available in Australia in early October.

About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).