New WD Purple NV 3.5-inch Drives Equipped for NVR Surveillance-system Environments

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WD SCALES UP SURVEILLANCE-CLASS HARD DRIVE LINE

Western Digital, the company and storage industry leader, today introduced WD Purple NV, a purpose-built line of 3.5-inch, high-capacity 4 TB and 6 TB hard drives for the greater demands of scalable network video recorder (NVR) surveillance systems. 

Compared with standard WD Purple drives, the new member of the WD’s surveillance video recording family of drives, WD Purple NV, is designed for larger-scale network surveillance systems utilizing higher hard drive bay counts and greater numbers of attached cameras, which demand increased storage capacity and durability. The new drives’ high capacities also enable long video retention periods for analysis and reference. WD Purple NV is also designed to withstand the demands of always-on digital NVR recording environments. It offers low power consumption and many advanced performance features typically reserved for higher end surveillance storage.

“The global video surveillance market is expanding with the increased accessibility to easy-to-use systems for small businesses and municipalities,” said Matt Rutledge, senior vice president of HDD marketing at WD. “WD optimized the WD Purple NV line of hard drives for NVR digital surveillance systems to improve high-definition video playback for high-camera-count applications. NVR surveillance systems can produce incredible amounts of data which makes the WD Purple NV hard drives a perfect solution for NVR systems needing high quality recording and playback and high capacity storage.” 

Features

WD Purple NV hard drives are equipped with an array of exclusive WD technologies, including:

AllFrame - When combined with ATA streaming support, AllFrame™ technology helps to reduce video footage loss with a proprietary cache policy management technology to help improve data flow and playback. WD Purple includes exclusive firmware upgrades that protect against video pixilation and interruptions within a surveillance system.

Premium Protection - Designed with tarnish-resistant components, WD Purple NV offers premium protection in harsh environments where surveillance systems can be installed.

Support for High-Camera-Count Systems - WD Purple NV hard drives are optimized to support systems utilizing high numbers of high-definition surveillance cameras, giving you the flexibility to upgrade and expand your security system in the future. Higher storage capacities also allow you to store the surveillance footage for a longer period of time, especially in situations when every second counts. 

Availability

WD Purple NV 6 TB surveillance hard drives are shipping immediately to customers for qualification and are covered by a three-year limited warranty. WD Purple NV 4 TB hard drives will be available for qualification later this quarter. Both the 6 TB and 4 TB capacities will be shipping in volume within the quarter. More information about WD’s surveillance hard drives and limited warranty terms can be found on the company website at http://products.wd.com/wdpurple. 

Epson wins Best Photo Printer, Best Photo Projector and Best Photo Scanner in TIPA Awards 2015

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Editors and journalists from photography magazines around the world have recognized three Epson products in the prestigious TIPA Awards 2015.

The winning Epson products this year were the Epson SureColor P600, which was named "Best Photo Printer," the Epson EH-LS10000, which was named "Best Photo Projector," and the Epson Perfection V850 Pro, which won the award for "Best Photo Scanner."

Epson SureColor P600 "Best Photo Printer

TIPA -- the Technical Image Press Association -- judges the innovation, technology, design, ease-of-use, and price-to-performance ratio of products launched in a 12-month period to develop a shortlist and winner for each award category.

With members in nine European countries plus Australia, Canada, China, India, South Africa, Brazil, and the USA, TIPA is one of the largest and most influential photographic and imaging press associations in the world. Winning the three 2015 awards means that Epson has now received a total of 37 awards from TIPA for technologies and imaging products, including inkjet printers, inks, scanners, and projectors, since 1997.

Epson EH-LS10000 "Best Photo Projector

Product citations

The award-winning products received the following citations from TIPA:

Epson SureColor P600

"This 8-color photo printer features sheet and roll feed, the ability to print on CDs and DVDs, and USB and Ethernet connections plus wireless options. Its Epson UltraChrome HD ink has been reformulated with pigmented inks that include Light Black, Light Light Black, Photo Black and Matte Black cartridges, which give a good indication of the printer's ability to satisfy the needs of black and white and monochrome printmakers on both glossy and matte surface papers."

Epson EH-LS10000

"This projector features 4K enhancement for increased sharpness, an unprecedented Absolute Black contrast ratio, and delivers Color and White Brightness at 1500 lumens. The EH-LS10000 projector boasts a wider color gamut, which produces richer colors and smoother gradations."

Epson Perfection V850 Pro

"The V850 Pro allows for scanning of all film sizes up to 4x5 inches using the supplied frames, and up to 8x10 inches without them. It utilizes an LED light source that opens up tonal values, especially noted in black and white negatives. An Anti-Newton ring plate helps eliminate Moire patterns and color shifts."

Wanderland Music and Arts Festival with Globe - Wanderland Day Camp 2015

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Are you ready for Wanderland Day Camp 2015?

Win tickets and score discounts to the music and arts festival of the year, thanks to Globe!

Pack your camping gear and get ready for another round of Wanderland Music and Arts Festival! An annual feel good habit happening on the 25 April 2015 where the Globe Circuit Grounds will serve as a huge nest of loads of fun, adventure, dining, and eargasm from noon until midnight. 

Last year was filled with carnival themed get-up with fun outdoor carnival games and performances from Indie artists from around the world. On its third year, Wanderland will bring the Central District of Manila a full-fledged camp festival experience for a guilt-free music and art satisfaction. Troupes and backpackers raise their banners for a one-day getaway to such blissful and surreal camp experience with outdoor activities such as music exhibitions, live art, treasure hunt, and obstacle courses.

Journey to Wanderland Day Camp on April 25, 2015 for an exclusive one-day getaway experience with much-awaited performances from international acts Kid Cudi, Rac, Augustana, The Jungle Giants, Youngblood Hawke, as well as local artists Hale, Sinyma, Kate Torralba and more. 

Immerse in outdoor activities like a treasure hunt or an obstacle course. Write your thoughts out on a freedom wall, chill on a hammock, savor s'mores, and try other cool things. If you thought last year’s Globe Wanderlounge was great, wait until you see what Globe has in store for all Wanderers this year!

Be one of the lucky 100 Wanderers to win tickets

You can earn raffle entries to win tickets to Wanderland Day Camp 2015 by subscribing to Globe or Tattoo GoSURF or Tattoo Home Broadband Plans from March 20 to April 20, 2015. Subscribing to GoSURF 10, for example, automatically gets you 10 raffle entries. Once you’ve subscribed, Globe Prepaid customers can register to the raffle by sending in Wanderland REG 

<Name>/<Address>/<Email>/<Age>/<Gender> to 2662. 

Postpaid, Tattoo Postpaid, and Tattoo Home Broadband customers are required to register to the raffle once, but only by texting in “Wanderland Raffle” to 2662. 

See full mechanics here: http://www.globe.com.ph/wanderland

Exclusive GCash MasterCard Ticket Discounts for Wanderland

From April 1 to April 24, 2015, you can also get 10% off on your Wanderland tickets when you pay using our GCash MasterCard! Swipe and pay with the GCash MasterCard in purchasing Wanderland tickets at any SM Ticket outlets.

Listen to the official Wanderland Top Hits 2015 Playlist on Spotify

Ready to get going? Amp up the excitement, follow and listen to Wanderland Top Hits 2015 (http://spoti.fi/1HJTaWV) now.

Get a new gadget for free when you PayLite with Citi Credit Cards at Beyond the Box

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Shopping for new gadgets and accessories at Beyond the Box has never been more rewarding with your Citi credit card.

Simply spend at least P50,000 and sign up for 0% PayLite up to 24 months to get a new Momax iPower Go Mini 8400 mAh worth P2,600. Or you can choose to get an Urbanears Plattan worth P2,950 instead, also for free.

Plus, you can also avail of a free buffet at Vikings. After claiming your freebie at Beyond the Box, drop by at any Vikings outlet and surrender your valid charge slips and present your Citi card to dine for free.

This promotion is exclusive to all Citi cardholders and runs until April 30, 2015. The Beyond the Box freebie and Vikings free buffet are redeemable until June 30, 2015.

For more information, visit www.citibank.com.ph/beyondthebox or call the CitiPhone Hotline at 995 9999.

World of DC Comics: Manila joins Cities Around the Globe to Break the World Record

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The World of DC Comics campaign in Manila offers fans a series of events that they can participate in with their families and fellow DC enthusiasts.

Pacific Licensing Studio (PLS) unveils the World of DC Comics campaign, a year-long program consisting of events, merchandising and promotions for 2015. 

The program includes a 3-day event highlighting the World of DC Comics in Television, Movies, Comic Books, Video Games and Animation. Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and PLS worked closely with main retailer, the SM Store, local licensing partners and sponsors to offer exclusive merchandise, promotional support and others to bring fans this exciting campaign in Manila. 

This April, fans are invited to enjoy two major events which are the DC Comics Super Hero World Record event and the DC Comics All-Star Fun Run.

The DC Comics Super Hero World Record event is set to achieve a world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as DC Comics Super Heroes on April 18, 2015 at the SM North Edsa, The Block Atrium. Manila will be joining 12 cities around the globe in an attempt to break the record within 24 hours. Aside from the DC Comics Super Hero World Record event, fans can enjoy exhibits, interactive games and activities on April 17 to 19, 2015 at the SM North Edsa, The Block Atrium and Cyberzone. World of DC Comics exclusive merchandise from SM Youth and the SM Store will also be available at the said event. 

To increase the hype leading to the DC Comics Super Hero World Record event, SM Supermalls and Cyberzone will have a series of DC Comics pocket Cosplay competitions every weekend starting March 27 and ending April 12, 2015. The Top three (3) winners in each location will walk away with a cash prize and will compete at the finale event on April 18, 2015 for a chance to win the Grand Prize. 

To participate in the DC Comics Super Hero World Record Event, fans must dress from head-to-toe as an instantly recognized Super Hero that has been featured in a DC Comics published book, television program or film. Both homemade costumes as well as official costumes from licensees and official event retail partners will be considered as long as they are a full representation of the Super Hero and are as close to the original DC Comics’ Super Hero’s costume as possible. The world record will be set once fans gather in the assigned area and stay there for a full five minutes to be counted in the record. 

In addition, an All-Star Fun Run will also be happening on April 18, 2015 at 4:00 am at the SM by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia. Fans can run with the World’s Greatest Heroes and receive a limited edition Justice League Race Kit. 

The run consists of three categories: 3k-, 5k- and 10k-runs. 

For more information about the events, visit https://on.fb.me/1HyMMkZ,http://worldofdcph.com/ and #DCWorldRecord and #WorldofDC_PH.