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HTC BUTTERFLY S

The Butterfly S is the first HTC handset to be launched with Android 4.2.2. And this smartphone comes with a fantastic specification list: there's a 1.9 GHz quad-core processor, 5-inch 1080p HD display, 1.9GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm 600 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage space (with a microSD card slot) and a 3,200 mAh battery. The Butterfly S comes with HTC's signature dual front-facing Boom stereo speakers and on the back there's an Ultrapixel camera which promises superior low-light photography with 4 MP resolution.

THINKPAD X1 CARBON TOUCH

Weighing in at a svelte 3.4 pounds (1.5kg) and super slender (only 20.8mm thick), the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is constructed from carbon fibre that provides more strength and durability than traditional notebook materials. Users can interact naturally thanks to the vibrant, 14-inch HD+ display and further enrich their Windows 8 experience using the large multi-gesture glass touchpad. Powered by Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, what is being billed as the world's lightest 14-inch ultrabook invites users to enjoy multimedia content with Dolby Home Theater v4. The HD face-tracking camera and dual-array microphones ensure high-quality video and voice-track capability without the need for USB peripherals.

FASTEST HARD DRIVE

The Seagate Enterprise Turbo SSHD, the industry's first solid state hybrid drive (SSHD), combines the capacity of a hard drive with s solid-state flash enabling high-speed performance for mission-critical data. It provides up to a threefold increase in random performance over existing 15K RPM drives and is available with up to 600 GB of capacity. By unifying the best of solid-state and magnetic technologies, Turbo improves tiered storage performance combining accelerated speed with hard-disc drive high capacity.

TARTARUS GAMING KEYPAD

Razer Tartarus is a membrane gaming keypad boasting "ergonomic comfort and infinite customisation options" and 25 programmable keys including an eight-way directional thumb pad. The thumb pad allows gamers to move with more precision, while also acting as modifier keys, multiplying the keyset count by eight, providing 128 different command options. The Razer Tartarus also allow users to switch quickly between eight key maps. It also have full anti-ghosting features, with backlit keys that give users total control even in completely dark conditions.

SONY XPERIA Z ULTRA

The Xperia Z Ultra is the first Sony smartphone to offer a 6.4-inch screen, be only 6.5mm thick and weigh in at a mere 212 grammes. It comes equipped with an 8 megapixel camera which is IP58-standard waterproof (water-resistant for 30 minutes in depths of up to 1.5 metres). It has a "triluminos" display and a feature called X-Reality for Mobile which can produce up to 16 million colour and full HD images (1920 x 1080 pixels). It has a tempered-glass screen on which a pencil can be used as a stylus to write. Operating with a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdradon 800 Quad core on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, it has 16 GB of built-in memory and 2 GB of Ram expandable up to 32GB with microSD.

MINISTATION EXTREME HARD DRIVE

The Buffalo MiniStation Extreme offers 3.0 SuperSpeed and super shock protection. With transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps _ 10 times faster than a standard USB 2.0, it vastly reduces the time needed for data transmission, making it ideal for transferring and sharing videos, large digital photo collections, music files and other data-intensive digital content. Its high-performance USB 3.0 portable storage comes in a compact, shock-resistant design and in three colours: red, black and silver.

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