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ORIGIN PC EON14-S, NS-14 Laptops Available

MIAMI, FL, May 24, 2023 – ORIGIN PC, a leader in custom high-performance systems, announced the launch of its new 14-inch, 40-Series powered laptops. The powerful EON14-S gaming laptop and NS-14 workstation laptop are available now. Gamers can rejoice as

EON14-S front open

40-Series gaming is now lightweight and portable. Enjoy the sights and buttery smooth frame-rates provided by next-gen hardware anywhere with the EON14-S. Streamers, content creators, and professionals now have access to an incredibly portable, yet powerful system to fuel their creative engine with an NS-14 laptop.

The EON14-S is a modern and reliable gaming machine that pushes a portable experience further than before without sacrificing performance. It can be equipped with up to an Intel Core i9-13900H 14-core processor, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, to 64GB of DDR5 DRAM, and even 8TB of storage. All while only 0.84 inches thin and 3.85 pounds light, it provides incredible speeds, frame rates, and connectivity to offer an immersive and full-fledged gaming experience on the go.

EON14-S rear open left angle

Professionals have complete access to the tools, resources, and computing strength necessary to get the job done with the new NS-14. Also customizable with up to an Intel Core

i9-13900H 14-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, take your projects and work anywhere. Just as light at 0.84 inches thin and weighing 3.85 pounds, it is excellent for frequent travelers and remote workers. Built with Thunderbolt 4 and power delivery available, add on up to two additional 4K displays or a single 8K display. Alternatively, charge any accessory devices you need. The NS-14 equips you with some of the latest, reliable hardware as well as convenient utility to make finishing your tasks easier than ever.

The EON14-S and NS-14 both feature:

  • Up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU
  • Up to an Intel Core i9-13900H 14-core processor
  • 14” 144Hz FHD 1920×1080 display
  • Up to 8TB Storage
  • Up to 64GB DDR5 Memory
  • Thunderbolt 4 with power delivery
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 Port, SD card reader
  • Wi-Fi 6 compatibility
  • 1x RJ-45 ethernet port 

About ORIGIN

ORIGIN PC builds custom, high-performance desktops, workstations, and laptops for hardware enthusiasts, digital/graphics artists, professionals, government agencies, and gamers. ORIGIN PCs are hand built, tested, and serviced by knowledgeable gaming enthusiasts, industry veterans, and award-winning system integrators. In 2019 Origin PC was acquired by CORSAIR and remains a separate brand within CORSAIR.

About CORSAIR

CORSAIR is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. From award-winning PC components and peripherals, to premium streaming equipment, smart ambient lighting, and esports coaching services, CORSAIR delivers a full ecosystem of products that work together to enable everyone, from casual gamers to committed professionals, to perform at their very best.

Epson Launches SureColor T5770DM, T7770DM for CAD, Graphics

LOS ALAMITOS, CA, May 17, 2023 – Committed to delivering the new benchmark in high-speed CAD and graphics printing, Epson announced availability of its production-class SureColor T-Series multifunction printers – the 36-inch SureColor T5770DM and 44-inch SureColor T7770DM. Leveraging the same innovative, compact design as their single-function counterparts, the technical multifunction printers feature an integrated 36-inch wide dual-light scanner that enables both high-speed scanning and copying for wide-format documents.

“For many technical professions, the ability to scan and share documents is essential for efficient workflow and collaboration,” said Jacob Hardin, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. “The new multifunction SureColor T-Series production models include an integrated scanner to provide the ability to professionally scan, copy and share wide-format documents, without sacrificing space. The compact design with full-front operation fits in just about any office environment and makes in-house printing cost efficient and attainable.”

The SureColor T5770DM and SureColor T7770DM deliver versatile high-speed scanning at up to 10 inches per second (black-and-white) and 4.5 inches per second (color),1 with no additional footprint versus single function printers.2 Featuring a space-saving design, the scanner lid flips up when scanning and copying functions are selected and closes when finished to keep the printer’s top surface flat. The scanner’s dual light source reduces the appearance of wrinkles in scanned documents, and predefined modes help optimize scan quality based on image type, enhancing renderings, blueprints, inverted blueprints, and tracing paper. With integrated wireless connectivity, the printers enable users to scan a variety of file formats to USB, mobile devices, PCs, network folders, and more, and easily preview and edit scans from virtually anywhere in the home or office using the Epson Smart Panel3 app.

Featuring industry-leading 2.64-inch PrecisionCore TFP printhead technology, the SureColor T5770DM and SureColor T7770DM deliver A1/D-size prints in as fast as 16 seconds.4 The models leverage UltraChrome XD3 six-­color inks including dedicated Red ink to produce crisp lines and vibrant branding colors for graphics, signage, blueprints, documents, and more. Additional features designed to facilitate business productivity include:

  • Innovative design fits almost any workflow – Unique flattop design with complete front operation, simple automatic roll loading and dual roll/take-up reel integrated
  • Print on a wide range of media for various applications – Print on a variety of media, including glossy, technical, bond, matte and specialty media, and rigid posterboard up to 1.5 mm thick
  • Seamless, dual-roll productivity – Accommodate two media types or sizes, or use the second roll as a take-up reel for roll-to-roll production
  • Easy to use and maintain – Configurable 4.3-inch touchscreen control panel for simple operation, automated routine maintenance and convenient user self-service for long-term operation
  • No assembly required – Be up and printing in as little as 30 minutes
  • Versatile connectivity – SuperSpeed USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi® connectivity (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) options to fit virtually any production workflow
  • Adobe Embedded Print Engine – High-speed processing and PDF printing convenience powered by a powerful Adobe Embedded Print Engine with four on-board Intel Atom CPUs; provides up to 3x faster processing of complicated data and accurate printing of transparent layers than previous generations, with PDF RIP resolution up to 1200 dpi5
  • Included Epson Software Suite and Epson Cloud Solution PORT6help maximize productivity – Remotely manage and monitor your printer fleet from the convenience of your laptop or smart device

Pricing and Availability

The 36-inch SureColor T5770DM and 44-inch SureColor T7770DM are now available through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers. For additional information, visit https://epson.com/TSeriesProduction.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion.

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, CA, is Epson’s regional headquarters for the US, Canada, and Latin America.

To learn more about Epson, please visit epson.com.

* This product uses only genuine Epson-brand cartridges. Other brands of ink cartridges and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly.

1 Based on scans at 300 dpi in Black-and-White or Color Mode.

2 When compared to the single-function SureColor T5770 and SureColor T7770 models

3 Requires Epson Smart Panel app download. Data usage fees may apply.

4 Print speeds are based on the print engine speed only. Total throughput time for any print depends on various factors including workstation configuration, file size, print resolution, ink coverage and networking. Actual print speeds will vary.

5 (At 600×600 dpi, 2 pass). At 300 x 300 dpi with 4 halftone layers.

6 All features of this system require an active Internet connection and the use of a supported browser.

Epson Announces EcoTank ET-4810 Printer

LOS ALAMITOS, CA, May 12, 2023 – Epson, the number one Brand by revenue at retail for Inkjet Printers in the US in Q1 2023,1 announced the EcoTank ET-4810 All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer will be available at select retailers. From printing high-quality documents for business needs to colorful projects for the busy family, the ET-4810 gives users the freedom to print in color without worrying about running out of ink. Now powered with PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology for high-quality prints at fast print speeds and an additional EcoFit black ink bottle, the ET-4810 is an essential everyday printing solution to add to any home office.

“While professionals have a workplace outside of their homes, many continue to work from their home offices as a convenience while juggling busy family schedules. However, the convenience could cost more than expected,” said Nils Madden, marketing director, Consumer Imaging & Printing, Epson America. “By implementing fast, cost-efficient and easy-to-use solutions like an EcoTank cartridge-free printer, users have the peace of mind knowing they can print thousands of pages2 without the discomfort of replacing expensive ink cartridges.”

The EcoTank ET-4810 offers dramatic savings on replacement ink. Users can save up to 90% with low-cost replacement ink bottles versus ink cartridges3—that’s about one cent per color ISO page versus about 20 cents with cartridges.3 The ET-4810 also comes included with an extra black ink bottle for up to 4,300 additional pages black2 right out of the box. Plus, users get up to 4,300 pages black/7,300 color2 with each replacement set of bottles.

Environmental Benefits

As part of the EcoTank lineup of printers that produce zero cartridge waste, the EcoTank ET-4810 leverages supersized, easily refillable ink tanks and EcoFit ink bottles to help reduce the amount of cartridge waste ending up in landfills. The ET-4810 contains up to 30 percent recycled plastic4 and offers improved packaging with recyclable carboard inserts, replacing polystyrene.

Additional EcoTank ET-4810 Features

  • Impressive Print Quality – Epson’s unique PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology produces extremely sharp text—plus impressive color photos and graphics—on a wide variety of paper types
  • Fast Productivity – Epson PrecisionCore printhead provides high-quality prints at fast speeds; plus 30-page Auto Document Feeder for increased productivity
  • Modern Connectivity – Features Ethernet and wireless, plus hands-free voice-activated printing;5 easily print from smart devices6 with the intuitive Epson Smart Panel app7
  • Built-in Scanner and Copier – High-resolution flatbed scanner and a color display for easy document copying and navigation

Pricing, Availability and Support

The EcoTank ET-4810 ($299 MSRP) will be available in store and online at Walmart this month and in store and online at Target in October 2023. For more information on availability, visit the Epson store (www.epsonstore.com). The ET-4810 also includes a worry-free 2-year limited warranty with registration,8 including full unit replacement. For more information, visit https://epson.com/ecotank-ink-tank-printers.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. For more information, visit global.epson.com.

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, CA, is Epson’s regional headquarters for the US, Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit epson.com.

1 Source: Circana/Weekly Retail Tracking Service, US, Inkjet Printers (single and multifunction combined), based on dollar sales, January 1 – April 1, 2023 combined.
2 Part of the ink from the included bottles is used for initial setup; yields are lower than those of replacement ink bottles. Replacement and included ink bottle yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson’s methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. All ink colors are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colors must be available for printing. For more information, visit www.epson.com/inkinfo
3 Actual savings and costs will vary considerably based on print tasks, print volumes and usage conditions. Savings and cost per ISO page are based on the cost of replacement ink bottles and the cost of enough standard cartridges to achieve the total page yields of the bottles using the MSRP (USD) and yields for Epson standard-capacity ink cartridges for similarly featured Epson consumer inkjet printers as of April 2023.
4 Ratio determined by weight of recycled vs. non-recycled plastic.
5 See www.epson.com/voice for device compatibility. Epson Connect account and voice-activated account registration required.
6 Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect
7 Requires Epson Smart Panel App download. Data usage fees may apply.
8 12 months of standard limited warranty or 50,000 plain paper sheets (whichever happens first). For an additional 12-month extended service plan (total of 24 months or 50,000 plain paper sheets, whichever happens first), you must register your product and use Epson genuine ink bottles. See Limited Warranty for details. 

Kingston Digital Announces DC600M Enterprise SSD

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, May 9, 2023 – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced its new DC600M Enterprise SSD. DC600M is optimized for mixed-use workloads with excellent Quality of Service (QoS)1 to ensure latency and IOPS consistency to hit Service-level agreements.

DC600M is 6Gbps SATA 3.0 storage with 3D TLC NAND, suited for use in high-volume rack-mount servers. The drive includes hardware based on-board power loss protection via power loss capacitors to protect data against unexpected power failure reducing the risk of data loss, and ensures the drive successfully re-initializes on the next system power-up. With predictable low latencies over a wide range of read and write workloads DC600M is designed for system integrators, hyperscale data centers, and cloud service providers.

“Quality of Service in an enterprise SSD is critical as data centers and workloads demand stability and low latency for predictable storage performance levels to meet strict customer SLAs,” said Keith Schimmenti, enterprise SSD business manager, Kingston. “In addition, DC600M is AES 256-bit encrypted making it the optimal data center storage solution when you combine its enterprise-class reliability and strict QoS requirements along with Kingston’s legendary sales support.”

The DC600M data center SSD is available in 480GB, 960GB, 1920GB, 3840GB, and 7680GB2 capacities.

DC600M Data Center SSD Features & Specifications:

  • Hardware-based PLP: Power loss capacitors to protect user data against unexpected power loss and enhance performance.
  • Delivers excellent Quality of Service (QoS)1: Optimized performance predictability to hit Service-level agreements (SLAs).
  • AES 256-bit Encryption: Built in protection to safeguard important data.
  • Capacities up to 7680GB2Upgrade and manage storage with capacities up to 7680GB.
  • Form factor: 2.5 Inch
  • Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) – with backwards compatibility to SATA Rev. 2.0 (3Gb/s)
  • Capacities2480GB, 960GB, 1920GB, 3840GB, 7680GB
  • NAND: 3D TLC
  • Sequential Read/Write:
    • 480GB – 560MBs/470MBs
    • 960GB – 560MBs/530MBs
    • 1920GB – 560MBs/530MBs
    • 3840GB – 560MBs/530MBs
    • 7680GB – 560MBs/530MBs
  • Steady State 4k Random Read/Write:
    • 480GB – 94,000/41,000 IOPS
    • 960GB – 94,000/65,000 IOPS
    • 1920GB – 94,000/78,000 IOPS
    • 3840GB – 94,000/59,000 IOPS
    • 7680GB – 94,000/34,000 IOPS
  • Quality of Service (Latency)3,4,5 (99.999) Read/Write:
    • 480GB – 180/110 uSec
    • 960GB – 3840GB – 200/300 uSec
    • 7680GB – 240/170 uSec
  • Typical Latency – Read/Write: <200 µs / <30 us3,4,5
  • Hot-Plug Capable
  • Static and Dynamic Wear Leveling
  • Enterprise SMART tools: Reliability tracking, usage statistics, life remaining, wear leveling, temperature
  • Endurance:
    • 480GB – 876TBW6, 1 DWPD (5 years)7, 1.66 DWPD (3 years)7
    • 960GB – 1752TBW6, 1 DWPD (5 years)7, 1.66 DWPD (3 years)7
    • 1920GB – 3504TBW6, 1 DWPD (5 years)7, 1.66 DWPD (3 years)7
    • 3840GB – 7008TBW6, 1 DWPD (5 years)7, 1.66 DWPD (3 years)7
    • 7680GB – 14016TBW6, 1 DWPD (5 years)7, 1.66 DWPD (3 years)7
  • Power consumption:
    • Idle: 1.30W
    • Average: 1.45W
    • Max Read: 1.6W
    • Max Write: 3.6W
  • Storage temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
  • Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C
  • Dimensions: 69.9mm x 100mm x 7mm
  • Weight: 92.34g
  • Vibration operating: 2.17G Peak (7–800Hz)
  • Vibration non-operating: 20G Peak (10–2000Hz)
  • MTBF: 2 million hours
  • UBER: ≤10 -17
  • Warranty/support: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support8

1 Quality of Service (QoS) of an SSD refers to the consistency and predictability of Latency (response time) and IOPS (IOs Per Second) performance while servicing a read/write workload. QoS metrics demonstrate that, given a worst-case workload tested over a period of time, an SSD’s latency and IOPS profiles stay within a specified range without having unexpected outliers causing a sudden drop in application performance.

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 Memory Guide at kingston.com/flashguide

3 Measurement taken once the workload has reached steady state but including all background activities required for normal operation and data reliability.

4 Based on 960GB capacity.

5 Workload based on FIO, Random Aligned 4KB QD=1 workload. Quality of Service is measured as the time taken for 99.999 percentile of commands to finish the round-trip from host to drive and to host. Typical Latency is measured as the time taken for 99.9 percentile of commands to finish the round-trip from host to drive and to host.

6 Total Bytes Written (TBW) is derived from the JEDEC Enterprise Workload (JESD219A).

7 Drives Writes Per Day (DWPD).

8 Five Year Conditional SSD Warranty based on which of the following events occurs first: (i) five (5) years from the date of purchase by the original end user customer; (ii) when the usage of a SATA SSD as measured by Kingston’s implementation of the SMART attribute 231, labeled as “SSD Wear Indicator”, reaches a normalized value of one (1) as indicated by Kingston’s SSD Manager (“KSM”)

About Kingston Digital, Inc.

From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference.

For more information, visit Kingston.com.