DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0 will be Available Up to 1TB
Data Transfer Speeds up to 240MB/s Read, 160MB/s Write
Certified SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Sydney, Australia – January 9, 2013? Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0 USB Flash drive. DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0 is the world’s largest-capacity USB 3.0 Flash drive as it will be available in a 1TB capacity later in Q1. It is shipping now in 512GB capacity. DT HyperX Predator 3.0 is the fastest USB 3.0 Flash drive in the Kingston family, with speeds of up to 240MB/s read and 160MB/s write. It has also achieved SuperSpeed USB 3.0 certification.

“Our new DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0 allows users to store their entire digital world on a portable USB 3.0 Flash drive,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The large capacity and fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds allow users to save time as they can access, edit and transfer applications or files such as HD movies directly from the drive without any performance lag.”

DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0 is compliant with next-generation USB 3.0 specifications and is optimised for newer PCs with USB 3.0 ports. Users who work with large video or graphics files, or gamers who like to travel with their entire library will appreciate the drive’s speed and capacity. The casing is made of zinc alloy metal for superior quality, shock resistance and high-end design. DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0 ships with a custom Kingston key ring and a HyperX valet keychain. It is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 for efficient data transfer rates.

DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0 USB Flash drive is part of the HyperX Predator family, which represents the highest-performance products offered from Kingston HyperX. The drive is backed by a five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.

For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/en.

Kingston is celebrating 25 years in the memory industry. The company was founded on October 17, 1987, and has grown to become the largest third-party memory manufacturer in the world. The 25th anniversary video can be found here, along with more information, including a timeline of Kingston’s history. In addition, HyperX memory is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The first HyperX high-performance memory module was released in November 2002.

Kingston HyperX Predator 3.0 Features and Specifications:
·        Highest Capacities: Uncompromised data storage to carry your digital world on a portable USB drive
·        Highest Performance: Unparalleled speeds to save time while transferring content rich data
·        Zinc Alloy Metal Casing: Resilient protection for data in a cutting-edge design
·        HyperX Valet Keychain: Exclusive accessory for a stylish twist to portable storage
·        Guaranteed: Five-year warranty and free technical support for added peace of mind
·        Speed¹: USB 3.0: 240MB/s read and 160MB/s write
USB 2.0: 30MB/s read and 30MB/s write
·        Backwards Compatible: With USB 2.0
·        Capacities²: 512GB, 1TB (later Q1)
·        Dimensions: Without key ring: 2.8346″ x 1.0606″ x 0.8268″ (72mm x 26.94mm x 21mm) with key ring: 3.4854″ x 1.0606″ x 0.8268″ (88.53mm x 26.94mm x 21mm)
·        Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
·        Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)
·        USB 3.0³: Latest USB standard guarantees backwards compatibility with USB 2.0

¹ Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.
² Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Guide at kingston.com/flash_memory_guide.
³ Requires a host device with a USB 3.0 port

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Jan. 7, 2013 — AMD (NYSE: AMD), a leading provider of technology that enables visually-rich experiences for today’s consumers, provided an early look at its new 2013 accelerated processing units (APUs) and announced a new OEM relationship with VIZIO. At an International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) event, AMD demonstrated working silicon of its first true system on chip (SoC) APUs, codenamed “Temash” and “Kabini”, which will be the industry’s first quad-core x86 SoCs. Both APUs are scheduled to ship in the first half of 2013. Demonstrations included a range of leading-edge applications and games on a “Kabini”-based ultrathin notebook and a “Temash”-based performance tablet and hybrid notebook.

AMD also introduced the new APU codenamed “Richland” which is currently shipping to OEMs and delivers visual performance increases ranging from 22 to 40 percent over the previous generation of AMD A-Series APUs.i “Richland” is expected to come bundled with new software for consumers such as gesture and facial recognition to dramatically expand and enhance consumers’ user experiences. The follow-on to “Richland” will be the 28nm APU codenamed “Kaveri” with revolutionary heterogeneous system architecture (HSA) features which is expected to begin shipping to customers in the second half of 2013.

Additionally, AMD announced a new series of discrete graphics processors for performance gaming that are already shipping to OEMs, AMD Radeon™ HD 8000m series graphics. These latest products are reflective of the company’s strategy to focus on creating differentiated IP leadership through low-power technologies that target the high-growth client markets such as ultrathin, convertible and tablet.

“With a groundbreaking new APU line-up in 2013, AMD is poised to win in high-growth consumer segments,” said Lisa Su, senior vice president and general manager, AMD Global Business Units. “We are developing technologies with end users in mind – to bring true surround computing and immersive experiences to our everyday lives. It is exciting to bring our industry-leading APU technologies to market, including the industry’s first x86 quad-core SoC, while building on our leadership in graphics and gaming.”

2013 APU LINE-UP DELIVERS A HUGE LEAP FORWARD IN PERFORMANCE-PER-WATT AND ELITE SOFTWARE EXPERIENCES
• “Richland” brings increases in both CPUii and graphics along with improvements in battery lifeiii. “Richland” APUs are expected to come bundled with a wealth of elite software experiences which include gesture and facial recognition, wireless connectivity directly to TVs and monitors and prioritization of system resources when streaming video.

• “Kabini” targets ultrathin notebooks with exceptional battery life and offers impressive levels of performance in both dual- and quad-core options. “Kabini” is expected to deliver an increase of more than 50 percent in performanceiv over the previous generation of AMD essential computing APUs (codenamed “Brazos 2.0”.)

• “Temash” is AMD’s elite low-power, mobility processor for Windows 8 Tablets and Hybrids. AMD expects “Temash” to be the highest-performance SoC for tablets in the market, with 100% more graphics processing performancev than its predecessor (codenamed “Hondo”.)

AMD FORGES NEW TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS WITH POPULAR CONSUMER BRANDS
During an unveiling at today’s press event, VIZIO was on hand to showcase a powerful new relationship and portfolio of AMD-based platforms with VIZIO. VIZIO’s new AMD portfolio includes an 11.6” APU-powered tablet PC, two high-performance ultrathin notebooks in both 14” and 15.6”, and an impressive 24” All-in-One (AiO) system.

“VIZIO is entering the consumer PC market in an even bigger way in 2013 and we are thrilled to include AMD in our line-up for the premium visual and gaming performance we believe their processors deliver,” said Lily Knowles, vice president of product marketing, VIZIO. “AMD provides the VIZIO tablet, notebooks and all-in-one with the best graphics and visual experience for our customers.”

In addition to VIZIO, AMD will support a wide variety of systems from several OEMs with premium features and stunning designs in 2013.

“The ASUS U38 delivers a premium feature set to consumers and was co-engineered in close partnership with AMD and Microsoft and designed for Windows 8,” said S.Y. Hsu, corporate vice president, ASUS. “With an HD touch-display and solid-state drive for faster start-up times, the Asus U38 brings the AMD A-Series APU to an entirely new tier of premium design.”

“The HP Pavilion TouchSmart Sleekbook is HP’s most affordable touch-enabled system, perfect for Windows 8 users and with the performance of the AMD A-Series APU supporting an excellent overall experience” said, Kevin Frost, vice president and general manager, Consumer PCs, Printing and Personal Systems, HP. “The quality graphics, high-performance game play and immersive audio/video offered on the AMD-based HP TouchSmart Sleekbook will make it a hit with consumers of any age.”

BRINGING SURROUND COMPUTING TO LIFE AT CES
These new products further AMD’s vision for the next era of Surround Computing – the convergence of computing ecosystems that result in immersive experiences across a wealth of form factors with new consumer-driven natural interfaces. To build on this concept, AMD today, in concert with VIZIO, unveiled the industry’s first AMD SurRound House which gives visitors to the AMD Experience Zone at CES a first glimpse into the art of the possible for Surround Computing. The AMD SurRound House delivers a next-generation home theater demonstration on AMD technology that delivers panoramic HD content perfectly paired with spatial audio to immerse participants in a true 360° sensory experience.

Supporting Resources
• 2013 Software Experiences video
• AMD on Twitter at @AMD_Unprocessed
• Follow #AMDatCES
• Facebook Follow link

Record-Breaking December with Over Two Billion Downloads

CUPERTINO, California?8 January, 2013?Apple® today announced that customers have downloaded over 40 billion apps*, with nearly 20 billion in 2012 alone. The App Store? has over 500 million active accounts and had a record-breaking December with over two billion downloads during the month. Apple’s incredible developer community has created over 775,000 apps for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® users worldwide, and developers have been paid over seven billion US dollars by Apple.

“It has been an incredible year for the iOS developer community,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “Developers have made over seven billion US dollars on the App Store, and we continue to invest in providing them with the best ecosystem so they can create the most innovative apps in the world.”

In 2012, the husband and wife team at Imangi Studios saw their game Temple Run downloaded more than 75 million times; Backflip Studios and Supercell, two emerging game development studios, brought in over USD$100 million combined for their leading freemium titles DragonVale and Clash of Clans; and emerging services including Uber, Flipboard, HotelTonight, and AirBnB attracted millions of users on iOS. Companies including Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Autodesk, Marvel and Major League Baseball continued to expand their iOS offerings, while developers like JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot Interactive and Bottle Rocket Apps continued to push the boundaries of what iOS apps can do.

“The success of our game Temple Run in 2012 was nothing short of astonishing,” said Keith Shepherd, co-founder of Imangi Studios. “We were simply looking to create a game that was fun and easy to play, but once it hit the App Store, the game took off. This past year, we saw more than 75 million downloads of Temple Run on iOS.”

“Our success on iOS has been incredible,” said Samir Hanna, vice president of Consumer Products for Autodesk. “We set off with the modest goal of bringing SketchBook to iPhone users as a way of introducing them to Autodesk. Fast forward three years, we now offer 20 apps to iOS users that have achieved more than 50 million downloads, and we continue to roll out new creativity and design tools that appeal to both professionals and consumers.”

“The App Store provided us with opportunities beyond our wildest dreams,” said Bad Robot Interactive’s JJ Abrams. “Our app Action Movie FX was designed to bring Hollywood special effects to anyone’s self-made video, whether that be on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and we’re just thrilled that millions of fans around the world were as excited as we were about the possibilities that this app brings.”

“Bottle Rocket Apps now employs over 100 full-time employees, dedicated to nothing but building great apps,” said Calvin Carter, president of Bottle
Rocket Apps. “In my 20 plus years in technology, I have never seen such a vibrant marketplace for software like the App Store.”

Apple offers developers a wealth of resources and tools to help them make great  apps, plus a robust ecosystem and marketplace which provide customers a safe and easy way to discover them. Apple also provides developers great ways to monetise apps including in-app purchase, subscriptions and advertising, and helps market and support developer efforts in the App Store and beyond.

The revolutionary App Store offers more than 775,000 apps to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users in 155 countries around the world, with more than 300,000 native iPad apps available. App Store customers can choose from an incredible range of apps in 23 categories, including newspapers and magazines offered in Newsstand, games, business, news, sports, health & fitness and travel.

*40 billion unique downloads excluding re-downloads and updates.

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.