COMPUTEX d&i Awards 2014

COMPUTEX d&i Awards 2014

The largest IT event in Asia, COMPUTEX TAIPEI was officially kicked off yesterday during an opening ceremony in the Taipei World Trade Center, Nangang Exhibition Hall. Present at the event were a number of VIPs, including Dr. Chih-Kang Wang, Chairman, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA); T.H. Tung, Chairman, Taipei Computer Association; Dr. Chia- Jung Chang, Minister, Ministry of Economic Affairs; and Den-Yih Wu, Vice President, Republic of China (Taiwan).


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The opening ceremony of COMPUTEX which doubles as prize-giving ceremony to the winners of the COMPUTEX d&i awards, as well as the Best Choice awards brims with excitement and joy.

The design and innovation award was already hosted by the TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) and iF for the seventh year running – 288 entries from nine countries participated and competed to receive one of the COMPUTEX d&i awards 2014. 74 product innovations had the judges convinced; five of them are also happy to take home a Gold Award.

This year, the experts evaluated a total of 288 products from nine different countries – 74 were selected to receive the COMPUTEX d&i award 2014. The following five entries were the proud recipients of a COMPUTEX Gold Award.

They are X300A Wireless from GP Acoustics Ltd., UK;HTC Dot View from HTC, Taiwan;Philips Two-in-One Design from Royal Philips, Netherlands;Cylinder from Taer Innovation Co., Ltd., Taiwan;Level 10 M Hybrid Mouse from Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd., Taiwan.

COMPUTEX Gold Awards 2014

X300A Wireless Manufacturer GP Acoustics (UK) Ltd.
Design GP Acoustics (UK) Ltd.
X300A Wireless is a compact, premium quality sound system that allows you to enjoy true high fidelity sound when you’re streaming music via Airplay® or DLNA from your computer, smartphone, or mobile device. Featuring KEF’s unique Uni-Q drivers, four dedicated amplifiers (two per speaker), two discrete high-quality DACs and a high resolution 96kHz/24-bit distortion-free digital USB connection in wired mode, X300A Wireless has everything you need to turn an uncompromising digital desktop into a true audiophile environment. Available in Gunmetal and Linear White finishes, X300A Wireless will blend beautifully with any interior space.

Philips Two-in-One Design
Monitor
Manufacturer Royal Philips
Design Philips Design

Increase your productivity and reclaim your workspace with the Philips Two-in-One, Dual 19-inch Display. The light, open footprint provides a clutter-free design that clears up space on your desktop versus a traditional two stand setup. The ultra-thin bezel minimizes distractions, and the two displays can be combined almost seamlessly to give the feeling of having one large display.

HTC Dot View Manufacturer HTC
Design HTC
“The HTC Dot View case is designed to interact with the phone without flipping the cover open. The back of the case features curved back to fit the smartphone, and the use of polycarbonate keeps the case thin and lightweight, while still adding protection. The front silicone flip cover with embedded magnet wakes up the phone when it is open, and a grid of precisely-moulded tiny holes not only add to its aesthetic value, but also trigger a visual effect for the time, notifications and weather that you can see through the cover when close. One swipe up or down on the arrow allows you to answer or decline the calls without opening up the cover. “

cylinder
Cell phone car holder
Manufacturer Taer Innovation Co., Ltd.
Design Taer Innovation Co., Ltd.

“Cylinder” redefines the way that phone car holders fit in cars. Elegant yet simple, the anodized aluminium finish is a perfect fit with the interior of your car. The reinforced all-directional metal holder is sturdier than ever.

It provides users with the most intuitive, simplest usage. By enabling the placing of your phone in “Cylinder” with just one hand, it lessens distraction and increases safety while driving. The soft rubber provides good protection and snugly holds your phone. This product fits most 3.5″”-5″” handheld devices (iPhone/Samsung S4/HTC/Sony, etc.) and comes with a suction disk that can be used repeatedly.

Level 10 M Hybrid Mouse
Mouse
Manufacturer Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd.
Design Tt Design
The Level 10 M Hybrid Wired & Wireless Mouse is the newest member of the Level 10 M family, designed in collaboration with BMW DesignworksUSA. The M Hybrid Mouse can function as a wired mouse via USB cable, and wirelessly with the included 5.8G USB receiver dongle plugged into the PC. It inherits the all-special characteristics of its close sibling the M Mouse, but with new improved ergonomics. The M Hybrid Mouse takes what was an otherwise perfect mouse and makes it even better!
Learn more about d&i awards at: Computex