EverQuest Franchise Reaches Video Game Milestone

Sony releases EverQuest Seeds of Destruction, the 15th expansion pack for the gene defining online game. Seeds of Destruction is the unprecedented 15th expansion for EverQuest, and is available via digital download at www.everquest.com for the suggested retail price of $39.99.

With EverQuest rapidly approaching its 10th anniversary next March, the legacy of the franchise continues to grow along with the amount of new content offered, said Clint Worley, senior producer, EverQuest. Seeds of Destruction will take players back in time where they can discover new storylines, adventures and zones.

EVERQUEST FRANCHISE REACHES VIDEO GAME MILESTONE

Sony releases EverQuest Seeds of DestructionTM, the 15th expansion pack for the gene defining online game.

SAN DIEGO, CA. – Oct. 21, 2008 Online gamers can now experience EverQuest Seeds of Destruction, the brand-new expansion from the genre-defining video game. Seeds of Destruction is the unprecedented 15th expansion for EverQuest, and is available via digital download at www.everquest.com for the suggested retail price of $39.99.

Super Talent Rolls Out Luxio 64GB USB Drives

Super Talent Rolls Out Luxio™ 64GB USB Drives High Capacity USB Flash Drives with Premium Style and FeaturesSan Jose, California – October 21, 2008 – Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today launched a new family of high performance, feature rich Luxio USB drives in capacities up to 64GB.   A 64GB Luxio drive can store as many as 20,000 six megapixel photos or 16,000 MP3 songs. Luxio drives are housed in a sleek 21 x 76 x 10 mm UV coated

Super Talent Announces A Massive 64GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive!

Super Talent Technology today launched a new family of high performance, feature rich Luxio USB drives in capacities up to 64GB. All Luxio models will begin shipping this week and the64GB Luxio drives are expected to retail for around $149. If you need some insane amount of storage on your key ring this is the drive for you!

A 64GB Luxio drive can store as many as 20,000 six megapixel photos or 16,000 MP3 songs. Luxio drives are housed in a sleek 21 x 76 x 10 mm UV coated ABS/PC case with chrome plated zinc trim. All models include advanced AES-256 hardware encryption as a standard feature for fast, convenient data security. Offered in three colors, black, silver and wood grain, Luxio drives are packaged in an elegant gift box and also include a custom made black leather carrying case.

Corsair Launches DDR3 Triple Pack Memory Kits for Intel Core i7 Platforms

Corsair announced today that it is launching a full line of DDR3 performance memory products designed for Intel Core i7 processor. The kits range in price from $120 to $475 depending on what speed and accessories you want to go with your memory kit. Corsair also has a new AIRFLOW fan it seems as the press picture for the TR3X6G1866C9DF 6GB Kit of 1866MHz memory shows two fans in a wider than normal housing. The original AIRFLOW used three fans and was not as wide.

Designed to take advantage of the Core i7 processors triple-channel memory controller, Corsair will offer memory solutions supporting three different DDR3 memory speeds in triple memory packs: 1333MHz, 1600MHz and 1866MHz. The 1866MHz Corsair DDR3 modules will be the worlds fastest Intel Core i7 solution. Each memory speed will feature kits of three 1 Gigabyte or 2 Gigabyte modules for a total of 3 Gigabyte or 6 Gigabyte kits. The 1600MHz and 1866MHz DDR3 memory kits will also feature the industrys highest performance memory technology, Corsairs patented Dual-Path Heat Exchange (DHX), for maximum performance and reliability. With six total products available, Corsair is launching the most comprehensive product line available for the Intel Core i7 processor.

Far Cry 2 Ships

Yes, Far Cry 2 has shipped. Another highly anticipated game, like Spore, but in this case a first-person shooter. And like Spore, you’re going to be saddled with SecuROM DRM. However, they seem to have learned their lesson by watching the criticism EA took over Spore; here are the DRM details:You have 5 activations on 3 separate PCs. Uninstalling the game “refunds” an activation. This process is called “revoke”, so as long as you complete proper uninstall you will be able to install the game an unlimited number

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HP Readying iPAQ Voice Messenger, Data Messenger

new_ipaqs Two new iPAQ Windows Mobile Smartphones are coming, the iPAQ Voice Messenger and the iPAQ Data Messenger.  It’s unclear whether or not these are replacements to, or siblings of, the iPAQ Oak and Silver we’ve been hearing about for the last few months.  What is clear is that these two new handhelds represent HP’s renewed push into the consumer handheld market.

The iPAQ Voice Messenger is a Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard non-touchscreen smartphone, while the Data Messenger is a touchscreen Professional device with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.  More details to come.

Samsung Epix Gets Official

epixWe first told you about the Samsung Epix earlier this month, and today AT&T Mobility made it official.  The new Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Smartphone is now shipping for $99 with a 2-year service agreement and a mail-in rebate.

Aside from UMTS/HSDPA 3G mobile broadband, aGPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a microSDHC card slot, the Epix also features an optical navigational interface which works like the trackpad on a notebook PC.  The Epix is the only smartphone sold in the U.S. with this type of system navigation.

The Samsung Epix is available today at the AT&T Mobility Web Store with limited availability at AT&T retail stores.

Asustek targets 77 percent laptop jump in 2009: report

Taiwan's Asustek Computer aims to increase its notebook output by 77 percent in 2009 as it rides growing demand for its low-cost laptops, local media reported on Tuesday. Asustek Chairman Jonney Shih said he hoped his company would ship up to 20 million laptops next year, propelling Asustek to become one of the world's top four laptop makers, the Chinese-language Economic Daily reported.

Based on previous forecasts, the company is on track to ship 11.3 million notebooks this year, including netbooks, the newspaper said. Shares in Asustek were up nearly 3 percent on Tuesday, outpacing a 0.3 percent drop in the benchmark index. Many of the world's top PC makers, including Dell, Acer and NEC, have entered the netbook market and will either launch or have launched their own line of low-cost notebooks.