Tag Archives: Launch

The chaps in KitGuru Labs have been fans of Silverstone's Sugo range (on and off) since the original SG01. Sure, there have been some issues with size, noise and ease of assembly along the way but – overall – these chassis have filled a valuable gap in the market. We …

Check out the publicity documentation for almost any high end vehicle these days, and you can be sure of one thing. There will be greater investment options available for the in-car entertainment than there will for things like the breaking systems. Luxa2 has launched a neat little product that will …

With a worldwide shipment expected at the end of May, Asus has ear-marked today for the launch of its very own Radeon HD 7990 graphics accelerator. In KitGuru Labs' tests, this card stamped its authority at the top of the mountain, so it will be interesting to see what Asus …

Microsoft has released an update on the intended release date for its Surface Pro tablet, letting eager UK buyers know that it'll be here before the end of the May and by the close of June, there won't be many places in the world you can't buy one. According to …

With one of the biggest media splashes of the year, Samsung pooled a heap of press and associated industry lovers for an evening of Galaxy S4 wonder and musical delight. Well. We say delight. If Gary Barlow is to your musical taste. Here's a glance inside the year's biggest launch …

Some of the more endearing mysteries of the modern world include why notebook users are so obsessed with screen size and why so many desktop users buy a keyboard and mouse based on looks. Don't worry, in the old days, many people would buy music playing devices based on how …

Each country has its own idea of what constitutes good design. Sometimes it's a regional thing. For most of Europe, less is more. A fact proven by the way the Audi line up continues to do so well – even the understated R8 is even a firm favourite with American …

We love a bit of argy-bargy at KitGuru. There's nothing quite like a couple of multi-billion dollar corporations slugging it out, toe-to-toe, for market share. Right now, it looks like the winner is going to be you, the KitGuru reader. For our American cousins, argy-bargy is where everyone gets very …

While the industry itself might be experiencing wobbles, games still rake in a huge amount of money. But the traditional methods of promotion might be in trouble if the apparent lessons learned from the ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines' launch prove accurate. KitGuru considers the power of a well placed ad campaign. …

The market for storage shows no sign of slowing down and, recently, there has been a big push to make back-up and sharing systems as easy to use as possible. For many, that means cross-platform compatibility and no wires. KitGuru takes a look at Patriot's latest launch. Here at KitGuru …

With an 8 core processor and 1080p rumoured, Samsung is promising an iconic phone. Times Square is an iconic location. This afternoon, Samsung will take over the whole square for what promises to be the biggest launch in phone history – for what Samsung hopes will be the biggest selling …

Synology has today released the latest update to its popular DiskStation Manager software. While the ‘4.2' version name itself might not sound like much – the company's CEO claims that this is one of the biggest advances in storage software for some time. KitGuru considers a free demonstration over on …

Running out of juice is a pain. Whenever it happens, you just wish that you had half an hour spare to stick your phone or other cool electronic device into a hotel wall socket and get a few bars back. But what if you're no where near a hotel?  Arctic …

Looking forward, ASUS has launched new Micro ATX motherboards with native HDMI and DVI outputs for use with Intel and AMD processors that feature integrated graphics. The motherboards also incorporate exclusive ASUS USB 3.0 ‘Boost Technology' for faster data transfers with compatible storage and solid capacitors – which Asus claim …

You might not have heard of Lauren Villagran, graduate of Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism with a background that includes Associated Press and CBS, but she's the lady that's helped pen one of the most explosive business stories of recent times: The decision by Hector Ruiz to stand up …

Despite Microsoft pushing through a touch platform for the PC more than a decade ago, it took Apple's iPad for anyone to notice. The increase in touch based systems, automatically leads to an increase in cool/new touch apps. Eugene and Intel were on hand today to show off just what …

We all know Arctic from their cooling products, but as KitGuru discovered a couple of years back, the company has big plans to expand into new markets – and the launch of its brand new, media centre platform is part of that plan. KitGuru checks out the quality on offer …

In terms of launches, audio is generally the poor cousin of the CPU and GPU. While publications across the globe go ape for the latest and greatest in terms of piped lines, cor-inducing cores and giggly hurts – the audio processor tends to stay in the shade. Not today. This …

Sometimes an upgrade is really simple to understand. Other times you need a mini-computer, advanced maths degree and several hours of umm-ing and arr-ing to see if the new products is, in fact, better. KitGuru scans the spec sheet for the brand new FX-4130 and ponders motives and machinations. With …

In a touching bookend to the life of Steve Jobs, Apple is finalising its announcement for the launch of the iPad 5 in March with stock in stores to coincide with the release of the Ashton Kutcher pic ‘jOBS' at Easter. Any jokes regarding the rebirth of our saviour probably …

KitGuru is nothing is not extrapolatory. We love looking back and predicting the future. When it comes to SSD, there is a sea change coming – so we've pulled out the trusty sextant and peered into the foggy future to see what Spring 2014 might look like. Right now, the …

The world of modern technology requires a balancing act. You must control costs, otherwise you can't make a profit – while at the same time you need to innovate like there is no tomorrow or there won't be a tomorrow. At CES, the world's second largest memory module producer has …

We've said it on KitGuru a number of times: If you were boiling hot on a summer's day and had the choice between (a) sitting in a small, dark room with a fan on you or (b) diving into a swimming pool, then we all know which one cools best. …

Given that KitGuru has had quite a few conversations with AMD in the past about the benefits for creating a simple PC, in the smallest possible form factor, that could perform a wide variety of tasks – it's ironic that Intel is the company to launch the device. KitGuru takes …

While Sony and Microsoft prepare to increase the realism on the next generation of sitting-room based consoles, Nintendo has always focused more on playability. As the Wii U lands in British stores, KitGuru assesses the unit shipments required for this new box to be a success. We asked around the …

Nintendo has announced that when its new console, the Wii U, launches in the UK, it will be at a partnered HMV store on London's Oxford Street. It will officially begin at 12am, but doors will actually open an hour before, with the first 100 people awarded a free game. …

While some of these names may be unfamiliar, graphics specialist Sparkle is part of one of the world's largest manufacturers of graphics cards and its Calibre series is aimed squarely at the affordable nVidia performance market. KitGuru notices something new on the site and heads off to investigate. The Calibre …

While ‘wee-tee-kah-wah-tee' won't mean a great deal to most of you, over 40 million people across the world have a fair chance of knowing that it means, “Sing me a song”. To put that number in perspective, it's around the same as the number of people on the planet who …

It's not often a technology company launches a product that is openly labelled ‘Flashy', but when LEDs have been built in from the ground up – maybe it's an idea. The product info says ‘Turbo Powered PSU', so KitGuru brought along a tin of fresh-Porsche smell, just in case. The …

The world divides a lot of different ways, male and female, young and old – but one of the most basic and long lasting divisions that's not related to genetics, must be ‘worker' and 'employer'. Boosting the technology industry means increasing sales, which means increasing employment. The Coalition seems to …