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Dominate the battlefield with the CM Storm QuickFire TK

Sydney, Australia – 06 November, 2012 – Cooler Master, an industry leading case, thermal solution, gaming gear, and mobile accessory manufacturer, is proud to announce the latest gaming Keyboard in its CM Storm line, the QuickFire TK.

The QuickFire TK is a compact, steel-reinforced, fully backlit mechanical gaming keyboard. While as compact and lightweight as the QuickFire Rapid, it features a complete NumPad block. So you have more deskspace for your mouse and can switch between Game mode and Numpad mode – no compromise!

On top of that, the QuickFire TK comes with NKRO over USB and the usual CM Storm Key Combos let you adjust the backlight, access multimedia commands and lock the Windows keys, giving the QuickFire TK some serious punch for its size.

The QuickFire TK comes with the same durable, laser etched and grip coated keycaps as the QuickFire Pro and Trigger, and like with all of our other keyboards, we let customers choose which Cherry MX switch they prefer instead of telling them what they want. It features the same removable USB cable, cable routing groves on the back, large anti-slip pads and stand-offs with rubber feet.

What’s new is that the steel plate now comes coated in the same color as the Cherry MX switch, and the brown switch version even has white LED backlight.

On top of that, the FN key can now be locked by holding it for 3 seconds, making it easier and more convenient to use the multimedia shortcuts and adjust the LED backlight.

Long-Life Cherry MX Switches
Offering the best available mechanical hardware, QuickFire TK integrates Cherry MX switches. Available in Red, Blue or Brown switches, every switch is guaranteed to last over 50 million keystrokes and will sustain the same key feel and response without degrading over time.

Each switch type has its own coloured plate and different coloured LED backlight.  The red switch has a red plate and backlight, the blue switch has a blue plate and backlight and the brown switch has a brown plate with a white LED backlight.

Cherry MX switches provide the QuickFire TK with the ability to respond to, and recover from, furious button presses with almost zero lag. Vastly improve your gaming actions per minute by utilising a QuickFire TK Mechanical Gaming Keyboard in FPS, MMO, RTS, and other games.

Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: Cooler Master
Product Name: CM Storm QuickFire TK
MSRP: AU$115 and NZ$129
Website: http://www.coolermaster.com.au
Distributors: Australia IT/Rectron/DMA/ PB Technology (NZ)
Availability:  Now

About Cooler Master
Cooler Master was founded to provide the best thermal solutions to our customers worldwide. Since its establishment over two decades ago, we continue to invest in product development in order to innovate and provide leading-edge technology to end users and businesses. Cooler Master’s product line-up has expanded dramatically and today includes heatsink, fans, cases, power supplies, keyboards, mice, headsets as well as mobile phone, tablet and laptop accessories. Cooler Master has its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, with branch offices all over the world, to offer to our customers the best service in time. For more information on Cooler Master, please visit www.coolermaster.com.au or www.coolermaster.co.nz.

 
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Tim Bentley Promoted to New Symantec.cloud Regional Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand

SYDNEY, Australia – 6 November 2012 – Symantec today announced the appointment of Tim Bentley as the new regional sales director for the Symantec.cloud business in the Pacific region. Based in Sydney, Bentley will be responsible for expanding the company’s market presence and accelerating new business opportunities with customers looking to utilise cloud-based offerings.

Prior to this promotion, Bentley was the regional sales manager for the Symantec.cloud business where he helped customers move to the cloud by removing some of their IT budgetary and operational constraints. In this role, Bentley drove the delivery of the Symantec.cloud sales strategy in Australia and New Zealand, and was responsible for managing both the enterprise and SMB cloud sales teams.

Bentley has more than 12 years of experience in the IT industry and has played a crucial role in making Symantec.cloud solutions accessible for businesses throughout Australia and New Zealand. Prior to his time at Symantec.cloud, Bentley worked for MessageLabs UK, where he headed up enterprise sales in the Australian market, and Cable & Wireless where he coordinated specialist sales teams.

“Tim brings a wealth of experience to the regional sales director role. His strategic knowledge of the Symantec.cloud portfolio will be of great benefit for our local sales teams as well as customers and partners,” said Brenton Smith, vice president & managing director, Pacific Region, Symantec.

“We are continuing to grow and expand our portfolio of cloud services in Australia and New Zealand by bringing more of Symantec’s technologies to the cloud, offering customers flexibility of choice and increased service manageability. Most recently we have focused on growing web security, archiving and endpoint protection services and are now investing in data loss prevention and backup solutions,” said Bjorn Engelhardt, vice president, Specialist Solutions, Asia Pacific and Japan, Symantec.

“Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2003, the Symantec.cloud business has been hugely successful,” said Bentley, regional sales director, Symantec.cloud, Pacific region. “We are proud to count 14 of the top 15 banks as customers and are able to provide the same shared services with guaranteed outcomes and service level agreements to all sizes and all types of businesses.”

“Today many of our customers invest in Symantec.cloud solutions not only for our email and web security solutions but also for our email archiving solutions, such as EnterpriseVault.cloud, which is driving rapid growth for us in the Australian and New Zealand markets, as companies look to resolve email archiving headaches for good.”

More than 11 million end users at more than 55,000 organisations ranging from small businesses to the Fortune 500 use Symantec.cloud to secure and manage information stored on endpoints and delivered via email, web, and instant messaging. A division within Symantec Corporation, Symantec.cloud offers customers the ability to work more productively in a connected world.

Symantec.cloud has invested in two data centres in Australia to help service the needs of local customers and further boost the resilience of its cloud services infrastructure locally.

About Symantec
Symantec protects the world’s information, and is a global leader in security, backup and availability solutions. Our innovative products and services protect people and information in any environment – from the smallest mobile device, to the enterprise data center, to cloud-based systems. Our world-renowned expertise in protecting data, identities and interactions gives our customers confidence in a connected world. More information is available at www.symantec.com or by connecting with Symantec at: go.symantec.com/socialmedia.

 
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Grand Theft Auto V Trailer #2 Coming Next Week, Thurs Nov 15

The highly anticipated 2nd trailer for Grand Theft Auto V debuts worldwide next week Thursday, November 15th. Watch it here at the Rockstar Newswire and at http://www.rockstargames.com/V.

 
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Grand Theft Auto V Now Officially Available for Pre-Order

Starting today, Grand Theft Auto V is officially available for pre-order everywhere. For those of you that might prefer online retail to the more traditional brick and mortar, we’ve included a list of links to some popular retailers below.

We’re also making available the newest official artwork from the game that was featured in last week’s announcement. Grab “Beach Weather” from the Rockstar Downloads page and look for much, much more to be revealed – including the Game Informer cover story later this week as well as the official launch of trailer 2 next Thursday, November 15.

AU RETAILERS

EB Games: Xbox 360| Playstation 3

JB Hi-Fi: Xbox 360  | Playstation 3

NZ RETAILERS

Mighty Ape: Xbox 360  | Playstation 3

EB Games: Xbox 360 | Playstation 3

JB Hi-Fi: Xbox 360  | Playstation 3

 
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Bitdefender 2013 launches #1 proven security products on Windows Store

Bitdefender Safepay Autopilot and enhance security for Windows 8  

SYDNEY & AUCKLAND – November 6, 2012 – Bitdefender 2013, the world’s top-ranked antivirus, is now available through the Windows Store, enhancing Windows security with innovative features such as Bitdefender Safepay to protect online shopping and Autopilot to run your security for Windows 8 at maximum effectiveness.

The launch of Bitdefender 2013 security products on the Windows Store brings millions of computer users a step closer to the latest generation of internet security products through classic products.

“It’s exciting to bring the latest generation in antivirus to the latest generation of Windows,” said Bitdefender Chief Security Strategist, Catalin Cosoi. “Windows 8 comes with a series of real enhancements that, together with Bitdefender security products, can bring the user greater security than ever. In this era of increasing data theft, phishing, and online fraud, Bitdefender and Windows 8 can make for a priceless combination.”

Bitdefender 2013 comes with Safepay, which brings online banking and shopping to a whole new level of security. Safepay activates a secured browser whenever you access your bank accounts, uses hotspot protection to create an unbreachable connection on public wireless connections, and includes a virtual keyboard so no hacker can read your keystrokes. Meanwhile Bitdefender Autopilot runs your antivirus at maximum effectiveness and the world’s best antivirus protects you from threats all around.

“With Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 you get everything but the kitchen sink,” wrote reviewer Neil J. Rubenking in an October review by prestigious computer publication, PC Mag. Internet Security is “packed with as much protection as possible.”

Read more about the world’s best antivirus and the other features of Bitdefender 2013 at http://www.bitdefender.com.au.

 
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Apple Sells Three Million iPads in Three Days

Wi-Fi Only Models of New iPad mini & Fourth Generation iPad Double Previous First Weekend Sales

CUPERTINO, California—6 November, 2012—Apple® today announced it has sold three million iPads in just three days since the launch of its new iPad® mini and fourth generation iPad—double the previous first weekend milestone of 1.5 million Wi-Fi only models sold for the third generation iPad in March. The Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of both iPad mini and fourth generation iPad will ship in a few weeks in the US, Australia and many more countries later this year.

“Customers around the world love the new iPad mini and fourth generation iPad,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We set a new launch weekend record and practically sold out of iPad minis. We’re working hard to build more quickly to meet the incredible demand.”

The new iPad mini features a stunning 7.9-inch Multi-Touch™ display, FaceTime® HD and iSight® cameras, ultrafast wireless performance* and an incredible 10 hours of battery life**. The new fourth generation iPad features a gorgeous 9.7-inch Retina™ display, new Apple-designed A6X chip, FaceTime HD camera and ultrafast wireless performance.

Both iPad mini and the new fourth generation iPad with Retina display are available in 34 countries including Australia, the US, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the UK, and will be available in many more countries later this year, including mainland China. Demand for iPad mini exceeded the initial supply and while many of the pre-orders have been shipped to customers, some are scheduled to be shipped later this month.

Pricing & Availability
iPad mini with Wi-Fi comes in either white & silver or black & slate, and is available for a recommended retail price of A$369 inc. GST for the 16GB model, A$479 inc. GST for the 32GB model and A$589 inc. GST for the 64GB model. Fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi models are available in black or white for a recommended retail price of A$539 inc. GST for the 16GB model, A$649 inc. GST for the 32GB model and A$759 inc. GST for the 64GB model. Both iPad mini and fourth generation iPad are available from the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com/au), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorised Resellers.

iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular and fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular will be available in Australia later this year. iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular will be offered for a recommended retail price of A$509 inc. GST for the 16GB model, A$619 inc. GST for the 32GB model and A$729 inc. GST for the 64GB model. Fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular will be offered for a recommended retail price of A$679 inc. GST for the 16GB model, A$789 inc. GST for the 32GB model and A$899 inc. GST for the 64GB model. Additionally, iPad 2 is available at a recommended retail price of A$429 inc. GST for the 16GB Wi-Fi model and just A$569 inc. GST for the 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G model where they are sold now.

*Network speeds are dependent on carrier networks. Check with your carrier for details.
**Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.

 
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Wreck it Ralph trailer for Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed

 
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Let the battle begin! PlayStation® Australia searches for the Ultimate All-Star

The search begins for Australia’s Ultimate All-Star fan and favourite PlayStation® All-Stars character

A month of brawler fun to celebrate the release of PlayStation® All-Stars Battle Royale 

SYDNEY, 5 November 2012 – In celebration of the upcoming release of PlayStation® All-Stars Battle Royale™, PlayStation® Australia today announced the launch of its nationwide community search to find the number one fan. The competition runs for 20 days, and is also aiming to settle the score and finally decide who Australia’s Ultimate PlayStation® All-Star character is.

Fans can easily engage with the new PlayStation Australia Facebook app by hitting ‘like’ and stepping straight into the virtual ring to battle with their favourite characters for the chance to win the ultimate bragging rights and be crowned winner.

Players can pick their favourite character and face-off with up to 19 rivals in battle every day. Each battle earns you points by firing off different moves against your opponent and you can earn even more for every friend you recruit into the brawl. If your mouth is mightier than your moves, players gain extra bonuses by dropping in killer comments during any battle.

Each day, all players have the opportunity to win daily PS3™ and PlayStation®Vita All-Star Prize Packs while battling with multiple characters increases your chances of winning in addition to being crowned PlayStation Australia’s Ultimate All-Star. An epic major prize of a PlayStation Experience Day is also up for grabs for the gamer that battles the hardest to win the most points.

The top point scorer will win the title prize of PlayStation Australia’s Ultimate All-Star. The All-Star Character that comes out on top to reign supreme after all the battles will officially be crowned PlayStation Australia’s Ultimate All-Star Character.

Coming to PS3 and PlayStation Vita on 22 November, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is the ultimate four-player brawler, influenced by some of the greatest PlayStation themes and characters of all time.  Spanning the entire PlayStation catalogue, players join a cast of characters including Kratos, PaRappa the Rapper, Nathan Drake, Fat Princess and many more. Each character has their own unique special moves, as different PlayStation universes collide to form interactive environments.

Check out the PlayStation All-Stars app on PlayStation Australia’s Facebook page here.

You can watch the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Trailer here.

 
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Hitman Absolution – Introducing: Living Breathing World Trailer

SYDNEY (November 5TH, 2012) – IO Interactive A/S, a Square Enix studio, presents “INTRODUCING: LIVING BREATHING WORLD,” the sixth gameplay trailer in the original INTRODUCING series. Regardless of what play style you adopt, you will enjoy a unique play-through experience as you enjoy the rich variation in a living breathing world. A world filled with incredibly intelligent characters all displaying richly detailed synthetic life, where everyone you meet may well have a bigger part to play in Hitman: Absolution.

Created entirely from original gameplay moments, INTRODUCING is dedicated to show the richness, depth and possibilities surrounding the living and breathing world of HITMAN®: ABSOLUTION™ – powered by IO INTERACTIVE’S new proprietary  GLACIER 2™ technology.

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION is scheduled for release across Australia, New Zealand, and other territories on November 20, 2012 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

 
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MAG II Gun Controller – Your Mission starts November 20th on the PlayStation®3 entertainment system and PC.

Sydney, Australia – 5th November, 2012 – All Interactive Entertainment (AIE) announced today the MAG II Gun Controller will be available in Australia and New Zealand from November 20th.

Fully compatible with the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC, the MAG II is the immersive and realistic new way to play First-Person-Shooter (FPS) games.

The MAG II is instantly compatible with ALL shooting games on PS3™ and PC. This is not a light gun; this is a compact, ergonomic, ultra responsive, precision FPS controller.

Designed and built with both casual and serious FPS gaming in mind, the MAG II features 3 pre-programmed sensitivity options and is the only gun controller to incorporate Motion Sensing and Gyroscopic Induction movement tracking.

The MAG II Gun Controller is supported by a team of engineers who are dedicated to enhancing the FPS experience. Future downloadable updates (via PC) will be available to unlock new functions and gameplay modes accessible via the MAG II Gun Controllers’ Function Dial.

Prove yourself with the MAG II Wireless Gun Controller for the PS3™ and PC and own the FPS battleground.

The MAG II will be available in Australia for SRP AUD$149.95 and in New Zealand for SRP NZD$199.95. Pre-orders open now.

Support website www.magcontroller.com

Further Features of the MAG II Gun Controller

– Compatible with ALL First-Person-Shooter games

– Full Functionality of Official Controllers

– Real Time, in Game, “On the Fly Calibration”

– High Precision Motion Tracking Gyroscope, eliminating the need for a Sensor Bar.

– Wireless Connection & Built in Vibration

– Updateable System Firmware & Mods

– Works with ALL TVs, Projectors & Monitors

About All Interactive Entertainment

Based on the Gold Coast, Australia, All Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of All Interactive Distribution (AID) and is the largest independent distributor of video games in Australia and New Zealand.

More information on AIE can be found at: www.aie.allinteractive.com.au

 
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