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ViewSonic Debuts Experience Zone in India

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Ribbon cutting ceremony at ViewSonic Experience Zone – New Delhi

ViewSonic has announced the launch of its first Experience Zone in New Delhi. The Experience Zone aims to provide an engaging and immersive experience to enable users to access all its AV and IT products and solutions. With the launch of its first experience zone in India, ViewSonic has also entered a new segment of LED Video Wall and announced the launch of its All-In-One LD135-151 Direct View LED Display. The company’s initial experience zone is divided into three different product ranges and solutions, namely Corporate Zone, Hybrid Learning Classrooms and Entertainment Zone.

Eric Wei, General Manager, ViewSonic – Asia Pacific said, “We are extremely excited to launch our first-ever Experience Zone in India. Our futuristic zone will create an outstanding and compelling experience for our users, exhibiting all our products and solutions. We aim to offer our users an experience of advanced technology, innovations and features embedded in our solutions. India is a key market for us and we understand the diversified needs of our consumers and strive to provide them with our unmatchable range of solutions and services. We are positive that the Experience Zone will help our target consumers make a sound purchase decision. We plan to launch more experience zones in other key Indian market and strengthen our position in the country in the coming year.”

The corporate zone showcases all its professional products in one area. Entering a new segment, the newly released LD135-151 is available in 4 different sizes (108”, 135”, 163 & 216”). Its large screen display is embedded with Gold Bonding Wire, boosts easy installation, operation and maintenance. The zone also included wireless presentation display ViewSonic CDE20 series.

The hybrid learning classrooms will display various products from edtech categories, which aim to help both teachers and students streamline and smoothen the teaching and learning methodology. It will show the new ViewSonic IFP52-A series, on which the teachers will conduct lectures and the recording will be flashed on the student’s device at home, using a PTZ Camera. Educators will also make extensive use of ViewSonic’s proprietary and integrated software, myViewBoard.

Entertainment Zone

The entertainment zone comes with acoustic room with a recliner and a home theatre system. The site will also showcase their upcoming flagship model X1000-4K+ HDR Ultra Short Throw Smart LED Soundbar Projector along with the X100-4K+ Projector which is equipped with 4K UHD resolution and an integrated 40W Harman Kardon-customised soundbar.

Talking about the launch Muneer Ahmad, Vice President, Sales and Marketing – AV and EdTech at ViewSonic India said, “We are delighted to launch our first experience zone in India, this will enable us to associate with our consumers directly and closely. It not only strengthens our relationship with them but will help in building brand loyalty. We are committed to bringing high-quality products that prioritise innovation and technology. Our newly launched LED Video Wall is one of its kind equipped with best-in-class features and advanced technology, giving a perfect amalgamation of corporate viewing experience. We are also hopeful that our newly launched professional projector will be well received, and our hybrid learning solutions will create a positive impact in the Indian market.”

The experience zone will also showcase launches in monitor’s segment such as ELITE XG270Q, a 27″ IPS G-SYNC compatible gaming monitor. Additionally, ColorPro Series VP2468a Pantone Validated and touchscreen monitor TD1655 has been included. The zone also showcased other monitors such as VX3211-4K-MHD, used for both gaming and entertainment purpose.

Commenting about the launch, Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Director – Sales & marketing, IT Business, ViewSonic India said, “The launch of experience zone is one of ViewSonic’s biggest accomplishment to strengthen our brand position in the Indian market. Giving first-hand experience of all our products and solutions to the users will help us establish ourselves and build a close-knit relationship with our customers. Our display solutions have gained significant momentum in the Indian market with innovative technology and unique features. Our experience zone will showcase our recent monitors, such as ColorPro and ELITE Gaming Monitors. In addition, we will also showcase a new product, ‘Pen Displays’, inbuilt with software which eases the internal communications in the corporates. With this zone, we are expecting to see more engagement with our customers and expand our reach in other cities.”

Level Up Your Game with New Western Digital NVMe SSDs

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Western Digital has released its latest addition to the WD_Black portfolio, the WD_Black SN770 NVMe SSD. The new drive fuels gaming PC rigs with faster speeds and longer gameplay, offering up to 40 percent faster performance and up to 20 percent more power efficiency at maximum speed over the previous generation.

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The WD_Black SN770 NVMe SSD features a PCIe Gen4 interface that delivers ultra-fast read speeds of up to 5,150MB/s (1TB and 2TB models only) to fuel in-game responsiveness, minimise stutter, and provide smooth streaming for a performance boost that gamers can see and feel. The drive is an accessible option for gamers looking to transition to Gen4 while also being backwards compatible for those with Gen3 systems. Purpose-built for PC gaming, it is an ideal solution for enthusiast PC builders and long-time gamers looking to elevate their gaming experience.

Khalid Wani, Senior Director – Sales, India, Western Digital, said, “Our WD_Black portfolio provides a variety of innovative, high-performance solutions that are purpose-built for every type of gamer, at every level. Today we have introduced SN770 NVMe SSD, which is designed for PC gaming with blazing fast speeds and additional storage for quick game load times, smooth streaming, and minimal in-game stutter.”

“As more gamers look to make the transition to PCIe Gen4 systems, we believe it is important for the PC gaming community to have a variety of reliable, high-performing solutions to level up their gaming rigs,” said Jaganathan Chelliah, Senior Director – Marketing, India and Middle East and Africa, Western Digital. “The new WD_Black SN770 NVMe SSD makes Gen4 technology more accessible, helping more gamers get into the game faster and improve their overall gaming experience.” He added.

The WD_Black SN770 NVMe SSD is available in capacities ranging from 250GB up to 2TB, starting at an SRP of ₹4,749.

Asus Launches ROG Phone 5s Series

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Republic of Gamers (ROG), a premium sub-brand of Asus, has announced the launch of its ROG 5s series in India. The company has introduced ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro as the latest upgrade to its ROG Phone series.

The ROG Phone 5s series is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform, featuring advanced 5G capabilities and premium Snapdragon Elite Gaming features. The processing power is complemented by up to 18 GB of fast LPDDR5 RAM. The optimised and upgraded GameCool 5 cooling system with AeroActive Cooler 5 (fan accessory bundled with ROG Phone 5s Pro only and optional for ROG Phone 5s), and the performance manager in Armory Crate ensures maximum performance is available for any gaming scenario.

Commenting at the launch, Dinesh Sharma, Business Head, Commercial PC and Smartphone, System Business Group, ASUS in India said, “We are constantly innovating and aiming to provide only the best and premium features in our Ultimate Weapons for Smartphone Gaming i.e. ROG Phone, to our ROG community. We are thrilled to launch two new additions to the ROG family – ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5 Pro to upgrade the cutting-edge capabilities we offer for the mobile gaming ecosystem.”

The 144 Hz / 1 ms AMOLED display used in the ROG Phone 5s series now boasts an upgraded 360 Hz native touch-sampling rate and upgraded ultra-low 24ms touch latency for a super-smooth, seamless, and ultrafast gaming experience. Additionally, the ROG Phone 5s Pro features a colour version of the innovative ROG Vision rear matrix display, which shows customisable animations in response to a variety of system events. The AirTrigger 5 control system now supports the two rear capacitive touch sensors on ROG Phone 5s Pro, giving mobile gamers more control capabilities in their games. The ultrasonic shoulder side sensors on both models also support dual gestures, such as tap-and-slide or tap-and-swipe, for total control.

With the clock speed now up to a blistering 3 GHz, the CPU performance is designed to deliver matchless mobile processing power. ROG Phone 5s Pro also feature up to 18 GB of fast LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of fastest UFS3.1 storage to dramatically increase the overall gaming performance. The upgraded GameCool 5 cooling system in the ROG Phone 5s series has an optimum thermal structure featuring a centred CPU with the battery split into two parts, one located on each side of the CPU. The re-shaped 3D vapour chamber and extensive graphite sheets also help to spread the heat evenly across the device to reduce heat build-up in the middle.

Now boasting an uprated 360 Hz native touch-sampling rate and uprated ultra-low 24ms touch latency, the 144 Hz / 1 ms Samsung E4 AMOLED display delivers a super-smooth gaming experience, with an ultra-low touch latency. Tuned in collaboration with leading visual-processing company Pixelworks, the supreme visuals are enhanced even further with world-beating colour accuracy, always-on HDR technology to improve non-HDR visuals, and a screen that’s protected by the toughest ever Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The ROG Phone 5s Pro additionally features a colour version of ROG Vision, the unique rear display that highlights the ROG creative spirit. ROG Vision can display a variety of cool animations that show you whether ROG Phone 5s Pro is charging, if there’s an incoming call, whether X Mode is enabled and more. Gamers can even create custom animations to make their phone even more personal.

The GameFX audio system on ROG Phone 5s series features symmetrical 7-magnet dual speakers for truly balanced stereo sound effects and a 3.5 mm headphone jack in conjunction with a Hi-Fi grade ESS DAC. Both have been optimised via a collaboration with audio specialist Dirac, giving the ROG Phone 5s series truly impressive audio quality and a wider soundscape. In addition to the premium sounds, GameFX also delivers crystal-clear in-game sound effects and powerful aural soundscapes.

The ROG phone 5s series features multiple antennas to ensure you are always connected to the internet with maximum speed and fidelity no matter how you hold the device to game, vertically or horizontally. To also ensure you’re connected to the fastest mode of internet, the ROG Phone 5s series features the amazing HyperFusion. HyperFusion allows the ROG Phone 5s to automatically choose the fastest internet connection and for apps that allow multiple connections, Hyperfusion can also connect to both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Wi-Fi channels at the same time, or it can combine both the Mobile data and Wi-Fi together increasing your internet connectivity speed.

The ROG Phone 5s series comes with a 64MP Flagship Sony IMX686 sensor main camera, offering you up to 8K Pro video recording, Pro mode for Photos and videos, and Superb Night mode performance. It also has a secondary 13MP camera to capture ultra-wide angles and offers a HyperSteady video-recording feature. And lastly, there’s the 5MP Macro camera for when you want incredibly close-up detail. For superior selfies, the front camera is a 24MP camera that can shoot 4K as well.

ASUS ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro will be available from 18th February 2022 in India on Flipkart. The ROG Phone 5s 8GB / 128GB will be available at ₹49,999, ROG Phone 5s 12GB/256 GB will retail at ₹57,999 and the ROG Phone 5s Pro 18GB / 512GB will carry a price tag of ₹79,999.

Asus Launches ROG Fusion II Series Gaming Headsets

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Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the Fusion II 500 and Fusion II 300, a pair of fully loaded gaming headsets that feature advanced virtual 7.1 surround sound, high-resolution ESS 9280 Quad DAC technology and ASUS AI Beamforming Microphones with AI Noise Cancelation.

ROG Fusion II 500

The ROG Fusion II series headsets use 50 mm Asus Essence drivers and are one of the few gaming headsets in the market to feature the ESS 9280 Quad DAC to provide gamers with lossless audio processing. Each DAC allocates its processing power to a subset of the audible frequency range — from lows, mids, highs and ultra-highs — resulting in crisp, clear sound for true-to-life audio.

ROG Fusion II 300

The Asus AI Beamforming Microphones with AI Noise Cancelation ensure a clear and natural representation of human voices with minimal distortion. The microphones create a 40° acoustic zone in front of the gamer’s mouth and filter out distracting background noise from other directions for clear voice pick-up. In addition, AI Noise Cancelation identifies and reduces over 500 million types of background noise such as chatter, keyboard clatter and mouse clicks by up to 95 per cent. The Game Chat volume control on the ROG Fusion II 500 allows gamers to adjust the volume of in-game audio and voice chat via the slider on the earcups to suit their preferences.

Both headsets include customisable Aura RGB lighting to provide gamers with over 16.8 million colour combinations and six preset lighting effects via Armoury Crate. This software provides gamers with extensive controls and an intuitive interface to adjust audio profiles and lighting.

The ROG Fusion II 500 features a 3.5 mm audio jack, USB-C and USB Type-A connectivity, making it compatible with a myriad of devices including laptops, PCs, mobile devices and gaming consoles. The Fusion II 300 is similar to the higher-end Fusion II 500, but does not support 3.5 mm audio connection. The ASUS ROG Fusion II series gaming headsets will be available in India from March. Prices are yet to be announced.

Antec Performance P120 Crystal Mid-Tower case is a combination of aesthetics and performance

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The Antec P120 Crystal follows the minimalism design of the Performance Series and takes it to the next level through front and side tempered glass panels, which provides a panoramic view of the PC setup and the custom water-cooling loop as well.

Users can bid goodbye to thumbscrews, and the P120 Crystal comes with an industry-leading slide button design on the tempered glass side panel. Through quick sliding, users can easily swing the side panel and get their hands on the inner components.

The top-mounted PSU chamber frees the space at the bottom of P120 Crystal, allowing users to have more options to plan their custom water-cooling loop and radiators. P120 Crystal also comes with 7 horizontal and 3 vertical expansion slots, offering huge space for you to explore more potential PC configuration.

The inbuilt aluminium VGA holder is flexible, providing plenty of possible positions. The P120 Crystal supports the following:

A. Motherboard Support: Up to E-ATX (Up to 12″ x 11″)
B. 2.5″ SSD: 3
C. 3.5″ HDD/2.5″ SSD (convertible): 2/1
D. Graphics Card Support: Up to 450 mm
E. CPU Cooler Support: Up to 185 mm
F. PSU Support: Up to 294 mm

The Crystal supports up to 7x120mm or 6x140mm fans, and is also crafted to mount 2x360mm radiators simultaneously.

The Crystal also facilitates power heat dissipation through abundant air intake in the bottom to allow the GPU to cool faster. The 3xPCI-E slots provide more space for the GPU and improve the thermal performance too.

Attractive visual effects, combined with faster cool down of the CPU can be achieved when installing a radiator at the side. The case fan is at the rear and is for heat emission, thus completing the air circulation.

The P120 is easy to access and clean. The magnetic dust filter on the right-side panel can be lifted and removed easily. You also have to pull out the dust filter below without moving the case.

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