Ahrensburg, February 2009: While the product innovations of the previous year were mainly addressed to the clientele of gamers, Aplus presents starting from now a series of Mini-ITX cases, which will rather find their place in modern living rooms. The PC cases of Cupid series have got an easy-care, extremely scratch-proof black surface with a wrinkle texture. An adequate cooling is achieved by perforated side panels. The high-quality fronts in aluminium and acrylic fit optically perfectly to modern home entertainment systems and are accentuated by an on/off switch with crystal-blue LED indicator.

The models Cupid1 (185 x 255 x 70 mm) and Cupid2 (300 x 290 x 65 mm) are equipped with an external 60 W power supply adapter and a DC to DC power board inside. Optionally you can also buy these cases with 90 W. Cupid3 (220 x 323 x 129 mm) operates with a Micro ATX 200 W (from April 250 W) power supply. All three models support mainstream Mini-ITX motherboards.

Behind the front doors of the mini cases two USB ports for 2.0, an audio and a microphone jack and a 56-in-1 card reader are hidden. Cupid1&2 provide external Slim 5,25“ drive bays, while a full 5,25“ drive can be installed in the Cupid3. Inside is space for 2,5” hard disks in Cupid1 and 3,5“ in Cupid2&3, so there are enough possibilities for the installation of hard drives and expansions.

The Cupid series is marketed exclusively by MaxPoint Handelsges. mbH and is available from March in specialised shops. The recommended retail prices are 79 € (Cupid1), 85 € (Cupid2) respectively 69 € (Cupid3) including VAT.

Ahrensburg, April 2009:

The product line of KeySonic mini keyboards with touchpad is completed now by further models. ACK-340 RF+ and ACK-540 RF+ are the names of versions in super-mini and mini format, which establish their connection to the PC with a reliable 2.4 GHz radio transmission. A new, bi-directional radio frequency technology provides an optimal radio connection. Thereby a simplified connecting process via one-way-synchronisation only from the keyboard is possible. To synchronise the keyboard with the RF-receiver only the button on the bottom of the keyboard needs to be pushed.

Both models have been equipped as the first KeySonic keyboards with an optimised Smart-Touchpad. With two fingers the screen can be scrolled up and down similar to a mouse wheel, while a pop-up menu as known from the right mouse button appears after touching with three fingers. In future also the Bluetooth- and USB-versions of the 340 and 540 series will be fit with this touchpad. The keyboards find their optimal application in home entertainment as well as in training, conference and presentation rooms etc.

Externally, the keyboards convince with a modern design in noble, matt black SoftSkin coating. The full functionality of keyboards with full-size layout is achieved by an integrated numeric keypad and 12 function keys. The key stroke is silent, but noticeable thanks to the proven, high-quality membrane technology.  Skid-proof tilt feet for adjustment of the tilt angle and a palm rest guarantee an ergonomic operation. Status messages such as Reconnect, Transmitting and Low Battery are signalised with blue LEDs in an attractive Light-Stripe-Design. The On/Off-switch increases the operation time of the batteries. The installation of the keyboard is incredibly simple: The USB receiver is to put into the PC and is recognised automatically, no special driver is necessary.

Both input devices are delivered in an attractive retail packaging in typically red KeySonic design. They are marketed exclusively by MaxPoint Handelsgesellschaft mbH. The ACK-340 RF+ is offered in specialised shops for a recommended retail price of 49.00 €; the ACK-540 RF+ for 59.00 € (incl. VAT). Various country layouts are available on request.

MaxPoint, October 2008: The long wait is coming to an end - under its own brand of A+ the company MaxPoint presents the devilish beautiful follow-up model of the very successful "EL Diablo" PC case, which is much sought-after in gamer circles. The new "EL Diablo Advance" outwardly confidents, like its predecessor, by Titanium inlays in a black chassis, accentuated by separately controllable and backlit with blue LED fans. Therewith a great atmosphere can be staged in darkened rooms. The top cover of the super tower is completely redesigned: borne by blue lateral LED strips it includes two additional fans, gleaming also in cool blue. In the front bevelled edge a temperature indication with blue acrylic display is integrated; directly behind it are additional ports and controls.

Following the new hardware trend the ventilation system and the hard drive bays have been further optimised to achieve an even more efficient cooling. Besides the gigantic 330 mm fan in side panel, hiding behind a mesh window, and a 250 mm fan embedded in front, two 180 mm fans on top provide a still better air circulation. Especially the upper part of the case, where the heat usually collects, will be better ventilated. Thus, the upper 5.25" bays, the power supply and the CPU area are cooled more intensive. So that the cooling system of the “EL Diablo Advance” has gone a step closer to the ideal of a water cooling, without need to accept their many disadvantages (expensive components, difficult installation, maintenance and care, fiddling with the chemistry and potential water damage). Through the built-in fan control all fan areas can be adjusted separately and customised to the individual needs and temperatures.

Additionally two USB 2.0 ports, two audio ports and one eSATA port are integrated in top cover for faster and easier access to the different interfaces. The case also has special, screwless installable hard disk trays, which protect the disks effectively and minimise noise and vibrations. The case offers space for up to 12 hard drives and 7 PCI cards, which are very easy to install, and can accommodate Standard ATX, Micro ATX and MP dual record motherboards.

The “EL Diablo Advance” PC case will be available from end of October in specialised shops for a recommended retail price of 145, - Euro.