Razer Atrox arcade stick entices Xbox 360 fighters with swappable parts

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Razer Atrox arcade stick entices Xbox 360 fighters with pro focus, swappable parts" data-src-height="391" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/screenshot51613411pm.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Look out, MadCatz -- Razer's ready to add an Xbox 360 arcade stick to its peripheral lineup. The $200 Atrox should please serious button mashers, thanks to Sanwa-sourced controls and completely customizable parts. A total of 10 buttons sit alongside the joystick, and you'll find storage compartments for an additional stick and the bundled 13-foot detachable USB cable under the lid. Fighting game enthusiasts can pre-order the Atrox beginning on May 21st from Razer's online store, with global availability set for June -- Japan's lucky shores will see it this month. There's no word on variations for other systems, but that may be the price to pay for the integrated Xbox Live headset jack. Catch a render of its internals and a press release after the break.</div><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Razer Atrox arcade stick entices Xbox 360 fighters with pro focus, swappable parts" data-src-height="432" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/screenshot51613415pm.jpg" /></div><div class="pr_box open" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><div class="pr_box_button">Hide Press Release</div><div class="pr_text"><br /> RAZER LAUNCHES ATROX ARCADE STICK WITH SUPPORT FROM FIGHTING GAME COMMUNITY<br /> Beta Testing Concludes, Customizability and Build Quality Set Razer Arcade Stick Apart<br /> For Immediate Release:<br /> CARLSBAD, Calif. – May 16, 2013 – Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick for Xbox 360®, the final product following an extensive beta testing program.<br /> Tested by some of the world's best pro-gamers and Fighting Game Community members all over the world, the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick is constructed with modders and tournament gamers in mind. Featuring premium quality Sanwa™ components, the 10 highly responsive buttons and a precision eight-way joystick allow gamers to strike instantly and surely, game after game, while maintaining peak performance and reliability.<br /> An extremely moddable controller, the inside of the arcade stick platform opens up at the touch of a button, making the Razer Atrox a breeze to customize for all tastes and play styles. Users can swap in their own personal designs for a unique look, while also getting access to the internal compartments and honeycomb structure for easy screw mounting.<br /> The easily accessible internal compartment of the Razer Atrox reveals dedicated slots to store an included alternate bat top joystick, the detachable cable, and a screwdriver for modding, giving gamers plenty of room for storage as they travel around dominating FGC events.<br /> "Following a huge beta testing program, we're confident that we've built an arcade stick enthusiasts will love," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "We know that the Fighting Game Community is huge on modding their arcade sticks, and that is why we made the Razer Atrox extremely mod friendly. We are excited to see what extreme mods the Razer Atrox will be the base for."<br /> About the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick for Xbox 360®<br /> Arcade gaming has come a long way since its glory days– an era woven into the fabric of gaming history as one that paved the way for innovation, and also one that brought us bittersweet nostalgia. Hours spent at the arcade honed the gamer in you; for every coin you inserted, every combo you executed, every hit you took, and every ultra you unleashed in return – you became a better player. And this is the approach we took when designing the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick.<br /> Years upon years of collective gaming experience from pro-gamers and you, the Razer community, have culminated in the ultimate Arcade Stick for the Xbox 360. Engineered and refined to perfection through countless prototypes and an extensive beta testing phase, the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick is crafted to allow advanced modification – With internals and storage easily accessible at the touch of a button, the joystick, all 10 buttons and the top panel are fully interchangeable for full customizability. And that's just the beginning.<br /> Featuring genuine Sanwa hardware and an ergonomically authentic arcade layout, the Razer Atrox represents the pinnacle of precision and reliability and is the definitive Arcade Stick for tournament-grade gaming.<br /> Forged from the fires of an arcade gaming legacy, the Razer Atrox is, in the most primeval sense, Bred to Fight.<br /> Price:<br /> U.S. $199.99 / EU €199.99<br /> Availability:<br />Razerzone.com – Pre Order on 21st May 2013<br />Japan – May 2013<br />Worldwide – June 2013<br /> Product features:<br /> · 10 tournament-grade Sanwa buttons<br /> · Authentic Sanwa joystick with ball top and additional bat top<br /> · Interchangeable top plate allows for custom artwork finishes<br /> · Fully accessible internals and storage compartments for easy modding<br /> · Honeycomb structure on the inside for easy screw mounting<br /> · Storage room for alternative bat top joystick and more<br /> · 13 ft / 4 m detachable USB cable<br /> · Screwdriver included for modding<br /> · 2.5 mm audio jack for headset use on Xbox LIVE<br /> </div></div></div>

Razer Atrox arcade stick entices Xbox 360 fighters with swappable parts

Look out, MadCatz -- Razer's ready to add an Xbox 360 arcade stick to its peripheral lineup. The $200 Atrox should please serious button...

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Novation announces Launchpad S with better MIDI support, we go hands-on

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Novation announces Launchpad S with better MIDI support, we go handson video" data-src-height="412" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05438launchpadshero.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">A couple of years is a pretty good run in MIDI controller-land. It was 2009 when Novation's Launchpad turned the Ableton world onto its simplistic charms. It appears, however, the firm's decided it was long overdue a refresh, so that's exactly what it's done. Say hello to the Launchpad S. What does the S stand for? We're not entirely sure, but it could be for speedy, as Novation has ramped up the refresh rate to give a snappier response when you switch between modes.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">It could also be for superior lights, as the brightness has been dialled up in response to user feedback. It's also worth noting these pads are entirely USB-powered, making it trickier than simply sucking down more juice. One other superficial change -- perhaps more to give it its own sense of identity than anything else -- is a change of color. It's out with the original's black, and in with an almost metallic gray. So far so good, but we're really thinking that S stands for "software." Why? Because thanks to standards compliant MIDI implementation, the Launchpad S is now plug-and-play with a whole host more applications, not least core-MIDI iOS apps such as the popular <i>FL Studio Mobile</i>. We took a few minutes to get to know the Launchpad S a little better, which you can see in our video past the break.</div><div class="post-gallery" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><h3 class="title"><b>Novation Launchpad S hands-on</b></h3><br /><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05450-1365610861_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05451_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05452_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05448_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05449-1365610866_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05446_95x95.jpg" /> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">As you can imagine, the Launchpad S is pretty much identical to the original it revizes. But, given that that was four or so years ago, it doesn't hurt to remind ourselves. First and foremost, it's still an Ableton controller, with those 64 multi-colored pads letting you control your sessions all from the small, lightweight device. There are different modes, so that you can cleverly use columns of the pads almost like faders (slide your finger up the squares, watch the lights follow). The new iteration claims to be have an improved refresh rate, which means jumping between these user modes should now be a much smoother ride. Sadly, though, the devices on the stand at the show weren't connected to the right software to either test this out, or show it off. The lights do, indeed, look substantially brighter, and this should go a long way to silencing folk who thought this was an issue with the original. As for the visual update, well, we're not sure if it's an improvement, or if we simply find it fresh looking after staring at the old black one for so long. Either way, it definitely remains a handsome enough device that we'd still be happy to include it in our set-up. If you agree with us, you'll be able to do so starting April, for $169. Keep heading south for the video tour.</div></div>

Novation announces Launchpad S with better MIDI support, we go hands-on

A couple of years is a pretty good run in MIDI controller-land. It was 2009 when Novation's Launchpad turned the Ableton world onto its...

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Numark Mixtrack Edge ultra-portable DJ controller announced, we go hands-on

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Numark Edge ultraportable DJ controller announced, we go handson" data-src-height="412" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05397-1365597450.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Just when you thought Numark couldn't invent any more DJ controllers, it's done it again. This time it's MusikMesse at Frankfurt, with the little guy you see above -- the Mixtrack Edge. It's described as "ultra portable" and when you see how big it is -- roughly the size of an iPad -- we're inclined to agree with that. In fact, when you see the device cooped up in its protective case with the lid down, you'd be forgiven for thinking that's exactly what it was (a tablet). But, no... this is another attempt at forging a new DJ controller category. Numark's done small before (like the DJ2Go), but the Mixtrack Edge has a significant trick up its sleeve -- a built in audio interface. This means no cable splitters, instead plug headphones right in, and line your audio out to your speakers. Sound good? We went hands on to find out, plug in after the break.</div><div class="post-gallery" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><h3 class="title"><b>Numark Edge hands-on</b></h3><br /><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05434-1365596916_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05396_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05397_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05399-1365596918_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05400_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc05401-1365596920_95x95.jpg" /> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Looks-wise, it's a bit of a mixed bag, and reminds us somewhat of the MPC Fly from sister firm Akai. The brushed metal-effect finish aims to give a quality appearance, but touch any of the controls and that soon evaporates. The buttons feel decent enough, but the faders and rotary controls will test the patience of anyone above even the most casual user. Those platters? Yeah, you can leave those scratching ambitions at the door -- but they do let you get hands involved in the mix. That said, these are the considerations of someone who probably shouldn't be buying one of these in the first place. The Mixtrack Edge is clearly aimed at house parties, small gatherings, absolute beginners or even mixing on the road. As such, it offers all the essentials you need to do just that (apart from controls for EQ, which might have been preferable over the included FX dials). There are even semi-advanced options such as loop and sample triggering (again, we argue some would prefer EQs). The Mixtrack Edge is fully USB-powered and also adheres to the MIDI standard making it compliant with a whole host of software, and we'd suggest that likely includes core-MIDI iOS apps.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">In our brief time with it, it's hard not to overlook the things that might seem minor now. One example being the faders. Clearly in an attempt to shrink the overall footprint, the controls have been designed to sit as flush with the main surface as possible. While this works for the aesthetic appeal, it makes quick and animated adjustments very difficult. Did we mention there are no EQ controls? Perhaps the choice of controls on offer are indicative of a new breed, more interested in a quick mashing together of sounds, rather than drawn out, musical mixing? All things said and done, we're sure Numark has created something that will please a very precise section of the (potential) DJ market. We'll just have to wait and see exactly how well it does, given that, as yet, Numark's keeping the volume down on price and availability.</div></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="349" id="viddler-3ad82a10" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="//www.viddler.com/embed/3ad82a10/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=82372448&disablebranding=0&view_secret=82372448" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="545"></iframe></div>

Numark Mixtrack Edge ultra-portable DJ controller announced, we go hands-on

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شبكة ويب جديدة وستكون اسمها السديم او OpenStack

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://greenzoneregypt.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Nebula One turns servers into simplified, scalable cloud storage with OpenStack video" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/nebula-one.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">شبكة ويب جديدة وستكون اسمها السديم او OpenStack</td></tr></tbody></table><b></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><b> عمل شبكة نطاق بمجموعة سحابة شبكات .سيكون اتحاد بين الذاكرة والخادم </b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b> <span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">لن</span> <span class="hps">يكون من</span> <span class="hps">الجميل أن يكون</span> <span class="hps">المربع الذي</span> <span class="hps">يمكن أن</span> <span class="hps">تفعل أكثر من</span> <span class="hps">العمل الشاق</span><span class="">؟</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="">سيتم عمل سديم للاتصال بين شبكات النظم بين المجرات والكون بسرعة جبارة </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class=""> </span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"> <span class="hps">من أمثال</span> <span class="hps">ديل</span> <span class="hps">أو</span> <span class="hps">HP</span> <span class="hps">في جهاز الكمبيوتر</span> <span class="hps">سحابة</span> <span class="hps">موحد</span> <span class="hps">مراكز</span> <span class="hps">على منصة</span> <a href="http://greenzoneregypt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="hps">OpenStack</span></a> <span class="hps">أكثر عالمية</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps"> </span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">و</span><span class="">يمكن</span> <span class="hps">أيضا التحدث</span> <span class="hps">إلى</span> <span class="hps">أي</span> <span class="hps">خدمات مثل امازون</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">للاصحاب تكنولوجيا المعلومات </span></span><br /><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">للإشراف على</span> <span class="hps">الكثير</span> <span class="hps">كله</span> <span class="hps">في حين</span> <span class="hps">تخطي</span> <span class="hps">أي</span> <span class="hps">مساعدة خارجية</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">يمكن توسيع سعة المعالج وسرعتة الي  </span></span><br /><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">يصل إلى</span>  </span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">1،600</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps"><br /></span></span></b></div><b>الذاكرة سوف تكون <span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">9.4تيرا</span></span></b><br /><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">وسرعة التخزين  </span></span><br /><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="">2.3 جيجا</span></span></b><br /><b><br /><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class="hps">على الرغم من أن</span> <span class="hps">نشك</span> <span class="hps">انها</span> <span class="hps">تعول على</span> <span class="hps">معركة كلاسيكية</span> <span class="hps">بين</span> <span class="hps">الوقت والمال</span> <span class="hps">للتوصل الى اتفاق</span> <span class="hps">-</span> <span class="hps">ويمكن</span> <span class="hps">حفظها في</span> <span class="hps">الأسابيع</span> <span class="hps">الإعداد والصيانة</span> <span class="hps">تمثل</span> <span class="hps">الخصم</span> <span class="hps">الحقيقي</span><span class="">.</span></span></b><br /><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="ar"><span class=""> </span></span></b><b>تمت الترجمة من قبل <a href="http://greenzoneregypt.blogspot.com/">http://greenzoneregypt.blogspot.com</a>/</b></div></div><b><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r4rsEjsomFI?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></b></div>

شبكة ويب جديدة وستكون اسمها السديم او OpenStack

شبكة ويب جديدة وستكون اسمها السديم او OpenStack  عمل شبكة نطاق بمجموعة سحابة شبكات .سيكون اتحاد بين الذاكرة والخادم   لن يكون من الجميل أن...

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Ableton Push review: a dedicated controller for the Live faithful

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Ableton Push review a dedicated controller for the Live faithful" data-src-height="412" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/ableton-push-review.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">MIDI<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7080182682816192337"> might be a little long in the tooth as protocols go, but it's been the prevailing standard for getting music hardware and software to play nice pretty much since its inception. As such, the MIDI controller is a fairly established staple in professional and bedroom studios alike. The problem is they're generic by nature. They come in all shapes and sizes, but to be profitable, they need to appeal to a broad range of applications. Ableton clearly didn't think this arrangement was up to snuff, though, so it created Push -- a software controller built entirely for its popular Live production software. While there have been Live-specific controllers before -- some even officially endorsed by Ableton -- Push is a whole new beast. It's one that hopes to unite hardware and software in a way that an all-purpose controller never could.</a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Ableton also has lofty musical ambitions for Push: it claims it designed the hardware as an instrument in and of itself; something that lets you close the lid of the laptop and use to make music with, while not looking like you are checking your email. And, given that Ableton makes the software that it's building Push for, integration is understandably expected to be airtight. But how well does it work? Is it an instrument? Will it replace all your other controllers? Do you want one? Is it worth the $599 pre-order price? Will it blend? We've pushed ourselves to explore the device fully in an effort to find out (apart from that last question, of course).</div><div class="post-gallery" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><h3 class="title"><b>Ableton Push review</b></h3><br /><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc05251800wm_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc05252800wm_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc05253800wm_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc05254800wm_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc05255800wm_95x95.jpg" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc05257800wm_95x95.jpg" /> </div></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="349" id="viddler-462863b" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="//www.viddler.com/embed/462863b/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=92382934&disablebranding=0&view_secret=92382934" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="545"></iframe></div>

Ableton Push review: a dedicated controller for the Live faithful

MIDI might be a little long in the tooth as protocols go, but it's been the prevailing standard for getting music hardware and softwa...

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Game Pad supports 6.3-inch devices, raises eyebrows

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Samsung Galaxy S 4 Game Pad to support up to 6.3-inch devices, raises eyebrows" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/samsung-gs4-gamepad-6-3-inches.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">We noticed that Samsung's planned Game Pad accessory has an expanding clamp designed to accommodate screen sizes larger than the 5-inch Galaxy S 4 being used as its showcase, but it wasn't clear just how far it would go. Now that there's an official accessory page on the GS4's microsite, Samsung is unusually specific about the limit: 6.3 inches. That's an odd choice of display dimension, as it's bigger than the 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II and smaller than the 7-inch Galaxy Tab line. Samsung could just be hedging its bets, so we wouldn't make too many presumptions. It's often wise to give yourself a little headroom. However, a 6.3-inch screen would dovetail with unconfirmed <em>Korea Times </em>rumors that the next-generation Galaxy Note phone would use a similar size and give the 6.1-inch Ascend Mate a run for its money. We won't be convinced until we can see such a device for ourselves -- for all we know, it could be an extra-tiny version of a future Galaxy Tab.</div></div>

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Game Pad supports 6.3-inch devices, raises eyebrows

  We noticed that Samsung's planned Game Pad accessory has an expanding clamp designed to accommodate screen sizes larger than the 5-inc...

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