NEC has replenished its product line with a new 24-inch monitor that joins MultiSync series. Codenamed MD242C2, the model is housed in a case of a rather strict design, featuring 556.8x227.6x378-528 mm dimensions. Upon the whole, this monitor positions itself as the most appropriate solution for medical establishments, providing for an accurate imaging.



Monitor NEC MD242C2 is based on IPS array with LED backlit and 12 ms response time (8 ms in Gray-to-Gray mode). Its operational resolution equals to 1920x1200 pixels, while the display aspect ratio makes up 16:10. Viewing angles, both vertical and horizontal, equal to 178 degrees, brightness achieves 350 cd/m2 and static contrast is estimated as 1000:1. NEC employs 14-bit look-up tables (LUT) to ensure proper color output and more accurate display of gray hues in blackened areas.


To continue, the manufacturer equips this model with mini D-Sub, HDMI, DVI-D, and DisplayPort video outputs. The two latter ports are known to …

Sapphire is the company that frequently gladdens its fans with high-end advanced solutions. Thereby, it doesn’t lag behind other manufacturers who nowadays introduce their own versions of AMD’s Radeon R series of adapters. Sapphire Radeon R7 series currently counts seven models: four of them belong to Radeon R7 240 lineup, two – to Radeon R7 250 lineup, and one – to Radeon R7 260 lineup. As a result, each customer is able to choose a card, which is an optimal balance between price and facilities.



The senior model, Sapphire Radeon R7 260X, is based on AMD Bonaire XTX GPU, running at 1150 MHz frequency. It is equipped with 2 GB GDDR5 memory modules (128-bit interface) that operate at 6600 MHz effective frequency. Cooling is provided by a two-slot cooler that embraces a few heatpipes, an aluminum heatsink, and a single axial-flow fan. Video interfaces are represented by DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-I, and DVI-D ports.


A pair of Sapphire Radeon R7 250 models is distinguished …

The product range of Silicon Power has been broadened by a shockproof external storage device, called Armor A75. The novelty, weighing 169 g, has the following dimensions: 124.4 х 82 х 12.2 mm, so it can be rightfully named “the thinnest device of a kind”.



Its trendy rugged ridges reinforce the construction and provide extra protection against shocks and scratches. The manufacturer assures the HDD can endure fall from the 1.22 m height without drastic consequences. The product resistance is ensured by the pure aluminium framework. Silicon Power applied the lightweight aluminium with effective heat dissipation to make Armor A75 the slimmest drive for data storing.


Inside the specialty houses the 2.5-inch HDD of 1 (or 2) TB capacity. It is also supplied with a USB 3.1 interface and a 3-year warranty. Below the vendor’s logo on the front one can easily find the L-shaped LED light, indicating the status of the device.