SCIENCE

OMPUTEX 2011 will open on a grand scale May 31 – June 4. Apacer Technology, with years of extensive experience in digital storage, will be showcasing two innovative, industry-leading industrial solid state drives, or SSDs.

Products on display will also include devices with SATA, PATA, CompactFlash and USB interfaces, as well as a broad spectrum of SSD core information security technologies for SSD data safety. The technologies are to bring SSD to new level by elevating data storage reliability. Apacer will also be sporting its competitive advantages in the field of digital stage by exhibiting a series of the highest-spec memory modules for overclocking, desktop PCs and laptops, as well as USB3.0 high-speed flash drives and external hard drives.

For family-friendly digital entertainment, Apacer will be displaying multimedia products including the world’s first-ever modularized 3-D multimedia player, and Web Disk — a cloud-based storage device that satisfies evolving needs for mobile communication. Ingeniously designed, handy-to-use computer peripherals will be on offer, too, with the aim of feeding consumer needs in an innovative manner. Users will also appreciate the intriguing and joyful digital lifestyle from Apacer that can be shared with friends and family members.

Apacer booth number and location: I610, I710, I614C and I714c at Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Nangang Exhibition Hall.

Featured products:

Apacer’s high-performance and reliable digital storage solutions prove its everlasting breakthrough efforts

※Memory module

◎Server memory module: DDR3-1600 using both internal and external Vref circuits
In addition to the highest-spec memory modules of the series for desktop PCs and laptops, Apacer gets ahead of the market by introducing the DDR3-1600 memory module for servers in response to Intel’s Romley server platform to be launched late this year. The memory module uses both internal and external Vref (voltage reference) circuits, allowing the storage system to run perfectly while eliminating signal noise. The resulting quick data processing ability helps provide a professional high-performance storage solution for enterprises.

◎ARES Series DDR3-2133 CL9 large-capacity overclocking memory module available in 16GB Kits (4GBx4): superb performance made easy
ARES Series DDR3-2133 CL9 high-capacity overclocking memory module is available in 16GB Kits (4GBx4). Tailored for Intel’s new Sandy Bridge LGA1155 processor, it can deliver stunningly high bandwidth and performance. With a combination of high clock rate, huge capacity and low latency, the solution is perfect for overclocking enthusiasts.

※Industrial SSD: RSFD that combines RFID and PHFD that carries PCIe interface while combining traditional hard drive and SSD

◎RSFD (RFID SATA Flash Drive):
As a double-interface SSD, the RSFD (RFID SATA Flash Drive) has two storage interfaces: SATA and USB. SATA SSD (SFD) can be used as system drive, and USB SSD (UFD) as data storage drive. This SSD features RFID (radio-frequency identification) function, freeing users from having to install additional software. They can power on/off the UFD according to their needs by using the integrated reader and RFID tags for short-range sensing. As a result, the safety of stored data is strengthened. With the ability to perform AES encryption while accessing data, this RSFD can serve as an encryption device to safeguard personal information more easily.

◎PHFD (PCIe Hybrid Flash Drive):
PHFD (PCIe Hybrid Flash Drive) uses PCIe interface and combines traditional hard drive with SSD. Users can employ the HyperDuo technology to use the SSD as a cache drive and accelerates system operation by automatically storing frequently used softwares and files into the SSD. Compared with use of traditional hard drive alone, the PHFD not only gives a performance boost for the system but also provides SSD-specific advantages such as high performance and reliability. Users may also appreciate its large capacity and low cost, which used to be the benefits of traditional hard drives only.

Apacer, in addition to the two innovative SSDs above, will also be showcasing a series of industrial SSDs including devices with SATA, PATA, CompactFlash and USB interfaces, as well as a wide array of core data safety technologies for enhanced data storage reliability.

※Consumer SSD: SATA 3.0 SSD to catch the eyes of visitors
At the exhibition, Apacer will display a series of SSDs with industry-leading specifications: Pro II AS203 and Turbo II AS602. Targeting hard-core gamers, AS610 supports the SATA 6Gb/s interface for high-speed transfer. Boasting the sequential read speed of up to 550/520 MB/sec, it delivers the lightning-fast performance ever that enables all data to be transferred within seconds. What’s more, Apacer will also announce a 1.8-inch ultra-slim SSD for tablet PCs. Its features of resistance to shock, low power consumption and high speed makes it the best upgrade alternative to traditional hard drives for users on the go.

※A display zone for high-speed USB 3.0 devices: external hard drive, flash drive, hub and card reader for speed-hungry users
Apacer’s USB 3.0 external hard drive is backward-compatible with the USB 2.0 standard. There are two LED indicators representing USB2.0 and USB3.0 data transfer, respectively, so that users can easily know how the hard drive is reading. The built-in smart power management function, coupled with operation system configuration, allows the hard drive to automatically enter into power-saving mode. With high-speed read/write performance, the external hard drive delivers a data transfer speed three times the USB 2.0 devices, saving a vast amount of time for users when backing up lots of data and video/audio files.

As for USB3.0 flash drive, Apacer will introduce AH552. AH552 boasts high speed and storage capacity, and shows outstanding quality with the sleek aluminum housing and pen cap design. It supports high-specification Quad-Channel transmission and offers extraordinary speed of up to 110MB/s in read and 70MB/s in write, bringing the advantage of USB 3.0 to full display. To take the lead in the industry, Apacer also plans to unveil AH350 and AH351, with the aim of popularizing lightweight USB 3.0 devices to satisfy various consumer needs.

Apacer’s five-slot USB3.0 card-reader —AM541—supports all major memory cards including high-speed SDXC, SDHC and UDMA6 CF cards. Its featured high-speed transfer enables professional photographers to quickly access data, which can also be exchanged among slots to save the time. In addition to its outstanding speed and function, the ultra-slim design makes AM541 a genuinely trendy tech gadget.

The increasing prevalence of USB 3.0 devices causes USB 3.0 slots to be insufficient. To solve such problem, Apacer launches AP310 USB 3.0 hub supporting four USB 3.0 devices. Its transfer speed is up to 5Gbps and is down-compatible with USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 standards.


Multimedia audio/video players and computer peripherals to present the theme of “Technology for Joy”

※Multimedia player: the world’s first modularized design for brilliant 3D user experience
To usher in the age of 3D and Full HD playback, the user-friendly multimedia player AL830 gives viewers an easy access to lifelike 3D details. AL830 supports webcast function and includes tens of thousands of digital channels in the world. Its access to the famous Picasa web album service enables even more photos to be shared in the living room with family members. Features also include the addition of NAS (network attached storage), BT download support and a web browser as well as the support for DTS & Dolby and over forty AV and subtitle formats — all of which make AL830 the world’s most comprehensive high-definition multimedia player.

To address today’s exponential growth of audio/video files, AL830 comes with a 3.5-inch large-capacity SATA drive and a USB 3.0 interface. Moreover, Apacer thinks outside the box by presenting the world’s first-ever modularized SATAII Hard Disk. Users may use it alone or with AL830 based on their needs. Ergonomically engineered, the modularized SATAII Hard Disk. does not compromise the chic style and has a so highly thought-out design that it can be easily held when used in combination with the player. Thanks to the perfect combination of AL830 with the modularized drive, HD videos and photos can be vividly presented on the big screen of TV or via projector.

※The sharingover Web Disk — sharing of splendid lifestyle made easy
To meet evolving needs for mobile communication and to further provide an easy-to-share digital lifestyle, Apacer introduces a web-enabled, interactive NAS (network attached storage) — Web Disk. Through cloud-based network connection, users may upload photos or data on the go using a smartphone or a tablet PC. With its plug-and-play function, you can easily build your own personal cloud. The sharing-over-network drive supports uPNP media playback and stream media player. Simply use it to enjoy the exciting web content directly on your big TV screen!

※Creative, stylish computer peripherals — a perfect match in dynamic colors
Apacer is proud to present a new series of mobile mice. Keeping in mind the stylish accessorizing that users desire, whether for use in professional settings or for a relaxing afternoon of leisure, the tricolor M823, with its smooth, rounded contour design, will single you out you as one who is unique and stylish.

In addition to its sparkling appearance, the M823 also includes multiple handy functions. The built-in 3-way scrolling wheel and mid-button function grants you a quick, easy method for viewing documents and browsing webpages. Moreover, it also provides you with a choice of two different optical resolutions, 800 and 1600 DPI, combined with built-in short-key switching, so that you will have the most precise control while playing games, editing documents and modifying photographs