Medion S8312 Lifetab available again from February 5 at Aldi Süd

The discounter Aldi Süd is from 5 February with the Medion S8312 Lifetab once again an interesting Android tablet offering, which was already the end of 2014 on the shelves of the chain. A month later, the whole package at a price of 179 euros may still continue to be proud of.

Fitted is the Medion S8312 Lifetab with an 8-inch IPS display, which dissolves relatively high with 1920 x 1200 pixels. The processor potters in the tablet a faster 1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek, the 2 GB of RAM available to the side. The internal memory of 16 GB and proper measures can be expanded via microSD card if necessary. Two cameras with a resolution of 5 and 2 megapixels and up to 10 hours battery entertaining round out the package based on Android 4.4 KitKat Medion S8312 Lifetab.

In relation to the available wireless standards, the Aldi Tablet with WiFi b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and Infrared trumps. Added to this is a microSIM slot, thanks to the well can surf the internet mobile. For this purpose, Aldi exposes a AldiTalk Starter Set with 10 Euro credit that allows the free trial of Internet Flatrate L with 1,500 MB for a month.

In summary, the Medion S8312 Lifetab at an affordable price of 179 euros a stunning features, so that those who did not receive in December, should strike from 5 February.Do you want to spare you the way to the store, you can find the tablet the way in the online store of Medion - there but with an extra cost of 20 €.

Unbreakable poled displays from LG: mass production scheduled to begin in summer

Many expected the know: Once is not paying attention, the smartphone is already slipped off the table and chipped by the fall of the screen glass. Does not look nice, partly the touchscreen does not work anymore and repair is often very expensive.

LG wants to put an end to the whole now and has developed so-called poled displays.Rather than pouring in glass layer OLED, component composed entirely made of unbreakable plastic.
As a result, the display is also flexible, so that even more bent or even directly on flexible devices are possible in the future. But above all, not shatter the display when the unit is dropped, which is probably the most pleasant of the new development. There are of course other benefits: the plastic OLED displays are only half as thin and significantly lighter compared to ordinary glass-based OLED displays. How thin is, shows up with a view of a conventional LED display that around 2 mm thickness almost four times as thick fails as a plastic OLED display.

But the technique should not be limited to smartphones, but in the future in other devices such as wearables (smartwatches etc.), tablets, notebooks, and even televisions are used. LG here imagines eg rollable or foldable PC. But it is obvious that the actual components become more flexible.

A few hurdles to overcome but there are still, the new poled displays do not offer the same color accuracy, brightness and energy efficiency as previous OLED panels. But here LG will be hopefully still come up with something to improve the representation quality.

The mass production of displays should start as early as July of this year, so we will certainly see you soon first smartphones with the new display. The LG G Flex 3 example, would be a more than suitable candidate for test. Finally sat already the first G Flex on a flexible plastic OLED display. There, however, as a "proof of concept" rather - that as proof that this technology can be realized.

I think we are on the poled crystal displays in the coming years look really exciting based devices will also be even more resistant.

Source: Tom’s Hardware

Broadwell vs. Haswell: The difference

Although it know many computer professionals, we come across customers, which terms such as "Broadwell" or "Haswell" say nothing. Therefore we want to briefly explain something and discuss the differences, since so slow to come, the first devices with the new Broadwell chips on the market it here. 

Broadwell and Haswell, the code name for a processor micro-architecture of the chip manufacturer Intel. Processors with Haswell chip are sometimes called "Intel Core i processors 4th generation," while the processors are designed with the Broadwell chips, the 5th generation. Recognizable is the generation of the processor with Core i-series based on the model number. Haswell processors all have a model number that starts with a "4" as they begin in processors with Broadwell chip with a "5". Here's an example: "Core i7 4 790 "(Haswell) or" Core i7 5 600U "(Broadwell).

Processor with Haswell chip (left) vs. with Broadwell-chip (right)

Haswell is thus the predecessor of Broadwell and the biggest difference between the two generations is the reduced 14-nm process technology. Haswell chips were still manufactured in 22 nm process. By changing the process, not only the size of the chip is reduced in itself, but it also reduces the power consumption or it can be higher clock speeds at the same current consumption.

In addition, Intel has made targeted improvements to the architecture that will lead up to 5% more performance at the same clock. In addition, the integrated graphics card has also been optimized and should bring few percentage points more power.

Conclusion: The differences between Haswell- and Broadwell processors are limited.Due to the structure of 22nm to 14nm reduction, the chips have become smaller, which allows devices with compact dimensions. Whether you need a processor from the 5th generation or whether it is a one of the 4th generation, it does depends above all on whether one puts much emphasis on long battery life. The Broadwell processors have on average a low power consumption, which is of course a positive impact on the battery life.

LG G4 is set with ultra-high-resolution display 3K new standards

LG has in the past year, with the flagship model G3 can land a real bestseller in previously so dominated by Samsung business with premium Android smartphones.One of the most spectacular features of the device represented the display, which is the first smartphone display at all could come 1440 pixels with a very high resolution of 2560 x. Now that the new smartphone 2015 season has begun, however, it looks as if the South Koreans wanted with the successor of G3 on this point even once a bet on it.

As the blog MyLG claims to have learned from an anonymous tipster, is to have the alleged G4-called next top model from LG has a display with true unusual but extremely sharp resolution of 2880 x 1620 pixels. Within the industry for such screens are also called 3K displays.

If in fact turn out to be correct, the information of MyLG, LG has a good chance with his flagship 2015er again to beat like waves than ever with the G3 last year. Also, the company would continue to refine our reputation as a true display specialist and technological leader.

Google Earth Pro for free now

Nearly $ 400 you had previously set for the Pro version of Google Earth on the table. As of now, it is available to all interested parties as a free version available. Why does Google decided to take this step ha, t is unclear. This is probably the most commercial users, however, also matter.

Google Earth Pro is free of charge

The normal version of Google Earth should be familiar to most of us. The Google Earth Pro version are, however, few have used "normal" users. The in-house blog , Google has now announced that Google Earth Pro is free of charge.

Over 10 years have tradespeople, scientists and lovers of the Pro version used for various tasks. So has the Pro version, among other things to plan for the possibility walks to place solar panels on your own roof virtually to measure 3D buildings to print high-resolution photos, record HD movies of virtual flights and much more.

In order to use Google Earth for free you need you just the current download Google Earth Pro version and a request key for free use .

Minix Neo Z64: New Mini PC fanless design

We ask you now another new mini PC from which you can order some resellers such as AliExpress.com or Geekbuying in the form of Minix Neo Z64, with prices starting around 120 € to 150 €, depending on which operating system her preferred.

The new  Minix Neo Z64 Mini-PC is housed in a fanless case and therefore produces no major noise during operation. For built-in hardware include, inter alia, an Intel Atom Z3735F quad-core processor, which comes from the Bay Trail Series. The processor has a clock speed of 1.33GHz and can be overclocked to a maximum 1,83GHz. The power consumption is specified with just 2.2 watts in operation.

Further features of the mini-PC has two gigabytes of DDR3 RAM, and a 32GB SSD hard drive, which is the data storage. Depending on the desired model comes to this, the Android 4.4 "KitKat" or the Windows 8.1 "Bing" Operating System. The latter is slightly more expensive. In the area of ​​connectivity you have WLAN 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0 and an Ethernet LAN 10 / 100Mbps interface.

Other connections there are also for 2x USB 2.0, a microSD card slot and HDMI 1.4 with added. Included is yet another infrared remote control that can be used for media playback, as well as an HDMI cable, via which you can couple the mini-PC to a monitor or TV. If you are interested in the new device, you can order this among other things on the source. All other technical information can be found also in the attached data sheet.

The Minix Neo Z64 Mini-PC

o Intel Bay Trail platform

o Intel Atom Z3735F quad-core processor with 1.33GHz / 1,86GHz clock frequencies, 2.2 watts TDP, 64-bit processor

o Intel HD graphics chipset

o 2GB DDR3 memory

o 32GB SSD hard drive

o Optional Android 4.4 "KitKat" or Windows 8.1 "Bing" operating system

o Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, Ethernet LAN 10 / 100Mbps

o Ports: 2x USB 2.0, MicroSD card slot, HDMI 1.4

o Scope of delivery: IR remote control, HDMI cable

o Price: from 120 € to 150 €

Source: AliExpress / via Liliputing.com

Available Toshiba C70-B33J laptop as a desktop replacement immediately

The new Toshiba C70 -B33J Notebook will be more precise with a 17.3-inch / 43.9-inch TruBrite HD + display great at the start, which has to provide high brightness, an LED-backlit display and an aspect ratio of 16: . 9 The supported resolution is specified with 1600 x 900 pixels (HD +). In power you is an Intel Core processor i5-5200U available, equipped with 3MB of L3 cache and 2.7GHz has to offer clock speeds of 2.2GHz.

Is supplemented by the whole whopping 12GB of DDR3L memory with 1600MHz clock speed, as well as the large 1TB HDD hard disk that works with 5400 revolutions per minute. For the graphical performance ensures an AMD Radeon R7 M260 2GB graphics card with GDDR3 graphics memory. The wireless exchange of data may WLAN 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0 + LE done in a 3G / 4G option is not available.

Other services can be found for 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, RGB and HDMI ago. Memory cards, however, can be accessed via the multi-card reader and operating system is Windows 8.1 in the 64-bit version to use. The housing is held in Pearl White-point design and the device will cost € 799. At the same time it still offers a momentum of other models that will be also be bought with the current AMD E1-6010, A4-6210 and A6-6310 APUs from AMD. The other prizes can be found in the datasheet to ensure compatibility before.

The Toshiba C70-B33J Notebook

o Display: 43.9 cm (17.3-inch) TruBrite® HD + TFT High Brightness display with LED backlight and 16: 9 aspect ratio,

o Resolution: 1,600 x 900

o Operating System: Windows preinstalled 8.1 (64-bit)

o Processor: Intel® Core ™ i5-5200U (2.2 / 2.7 GHz, 3 MB level 3 cache)

o Graphics: AMD Radeon ™ graphics R7 M260 (2 GB DDR3)

o Memory: 12 GB RAM DDR3L (1600 MHz), 1 TB SATA (5400 rev / min)

o Connectivity: Wi-Fi b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0 + LE, 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 (Sleep-and-Charge), HDMI®-out, RGB, 1 x Multi-Card Reader

o Color: pearl white dot Design

o RRP incl. VAT .: 799 €

o Satellite C70D-B-307 (Black): 499 €

o Satellite C70D-B-326 (Pearl White): 599 €

o Satellite C70D-B-318 (Pearl White): 499 €

o Satellite C70D-B-314 (Pearl White): 499 €

o Satellite C70D-B-312 (Pearl White): 549 €

o Satellite C70-B-353 (Black): 649 €

o Satellite C70D-B-30E (Black): 549 €

o Satellite C70-B-33H (Black): 799 €

Source: Toshiba

Blaupunkt Tablet 4Kids: New Tablet PC for the kids

The new Blaupunkt Tablet 4Kids was developed through a partnership with fragFINN eV and accordingly you will find a special app before, which is intended to protect children from harmful content. Or rather, the app a child-friendly Internet access is available, the particular browser and search engine functions on fragFINN.de possible. Showing only content and themes, which are suitable for children.

In addition, various control and enable opportunities for parents are available that can determine, among other things, what content should be downloaded. In the area of ​​technology is a 7-inch touchscreen display is used, which with 1024 x supports a resolution of SVGA 600 pixels and the power comes from your fast 1.5GHz quad-core processor, which is a Rockchip RK3188 to -T is. The internal storage is provided with eight gigabytes and can be increased via MicroSD card slot for additional 32GB. In addition, 1GB of RAM with it.

For the wireless exchange of data-Fi 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth are available and the regular data transmission can be made by MicroUSB interface. The sound playback will take over stereo speakers and recording of audio content, there is a microphone ready.Cameras can be found in front of the front and back, as well as an additional connection for headphones.

In terms of software, the Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" operating system is pre-installed and the power is supplied by a 3000mAh battery that is specified with up to seven hours of runtime. Comes with two rugged protective cases made of silicone are included which are decorated in shades of pink and blue. The actual case carries the color green. As cost € 129.99 will be due.

The Blaupunkt Tablet 4Kids

o 7-inch touchscreen display

o 1.5GHz faster quad-core processor Rockchip RK3188-T

o 1GB of RAM

o 8GB Flash Memory

o MicroSD card slot for memory cards up to 32GB

o Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth

o Interfaces: headphones, microSD, microUSB

o 0.3 megapixel VGA camera front

o 2-megapixel camera back

o 3000mAh battery with up to 7 hours of battery life

o Microphone

o Android 4.4.2 "KitKat" operating system

o fragFINN eV app with protection features

o Delivery: 2 cases of silicone in pink and blue, 230-volt AC adapter, USB cable, USB adapter, user manual

o Dimensions: 197 x 126 x 10.2 mm

o Weight: 290 grams

o Price: € 129.99

Source: Blaupunkt

BenQ XL2420G gamer monitor with Nvidia G-Sync technology revealed

For the gaming group, we ask you today the new BenQ XL2420G Gamer Monitor ago, which is equipped with the famous Nvidia G-Sync technology and therefore provides many features that are to play this more enjoyable.

The NVIDIA G-Sync technology for BenQ XL2420G Gamer Monitor provides, inter alia, a really fast response time of only one millisecond for gray-to-gray available, a fast response time of 144Hz and there comes a dynamic contrast ratio of 12,000,000: 1 to the course. In addition, various setting options and special features are available, including the Black eQualizer, Display Mode and Smart Scaling.

At a size of 24 inches / 60.96-cm, the monitor supports a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels in 16: 9 aspect ratio. The color depth is indicated with 16.7 million colors and maximum viewing angle is 170 degrees horizontal and 160 degrees vertical. The alternatives are either on the monitor, among other HDMI with HDCP, DVI-DL, DisplayPort 1.2 and RGB analog for graphics cards. Also on board is a USB hub that offers a total of four ports.

The operation and configuration takes place over 5 touch sensors and it can be made various settings for image reproduction. Among other things, adjust the contrast, brightness, sharpness and Co. affect. For the safety of a Kensington lock security is on board and using a VESA 100 x 100 standard, the monitor can also be mounted on a wall bracket. During playback of 3D content Nvidia technology with 2 Light Boost 3D Vision support is used.

Included is added a power cable, various cable, a manual, a driver CD, a dust cover and the display driver software. The manufacture's warranty includes two years and the gaming monitor can you set you up immediately at a price of 549 € (RRP). All other highlights you will find also further down in the datasheet.

The BenQ XL2420G Gamer Monitor

o Picture quality & -Resolution: 24 inches / 60.69 cm diameter image, full HD / 1080p, 16: 9, 144 Hz, Dynamic contrast of 12 million: 1

o LED Backlight: The BenQ LED backlighting offers significant advantages over conventional CCFL technology: higher light output and color space optimized to ensure excellent image performance.

o NVIDIA G-SYNC ™ Support: NVIDIA G-SYNC ™ is a new display technology that prevents tearing of the images or minimizes the jerking of view and delays in the input. Scenes are displayed immediately, objects appear sharper, and the game runs smoothly.

o Black eQualizer: About the Black Equalizer, the brightness of dark scenes increase without overexpose bright areas here. The XL2420G recognizes the input source and adjusts the brightness enhancement in the area from which the gamer has preordained.

o Motion Blur Reduction: BenQ's Motion Blur Reduction technology providing smooth, streak-free experience: Gamers do not suffer more from a poor image quality due to motion blur and lagging.

o Display Mode & Smart Scaling: The Function Display Mode, the settings of the 24 inch displays can be made independently. And the Smart Scaling function scales the on-screen content freely to any format.

o Low Blue Light mode: Each display produces a color strand of blue light, which can interfere with the eyes sustainable. BenQ's unique low Bluelight technology reduces this blue light to provide a healthier work and play.

Source: BenQ

RuggON Rextorm Series 10.1: Rugged Tablet PCs with high brightness

From the home RuggON we can imagine the new Rextorm series 10.1 Tablet PC series, which PM-521, PX-501 and PA 501 includes three models, all in one you today robust housing will go to the start.

The new RuggON Rextorm series 10.1 Tablet PCs offer first and foremost a 10.1-inch touchscreen display for the operator to supporting a WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and which was provided with the Gorilla glass surface protection, which air gaps and reflections are to be prevented. The display also offers a very high brightness of 1000 cd / m² and is also in direct sunlight readable. The inputs are held on the capacitive touch technology and operation can be done either with fingers or a glove. For more precise control is still a stylus pen with a hard top with 2 millimeter case.

In power comes in the model PX-501, an Intel Core i5 processor Haswell platform used, 4GB or 8GB of DDR3 memory and 120GB or 240GB optionally an SSD hard drive. Support includes operating systems like Windows 7, Windows 8 Pro and Windows Embedded 8.7.

The Model PM-521 is, however, comes with the Intel Bay Trail dual-core processors and also offers a 120GB or 240GB SSD hard drive to, as well as 4GB or 8GB of DDR3 memory.The operating systems Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Embedded are 7 or 8 in question.

Alternatively, there is also the third model PA-501 that will go with the Android operating system at the start. This model offers a long battery life up to 22 hours and can optionally with 4G / LTE, NFC, MSR and a 1D / 2D barcode scanners are equipped.

In terms of connectivity the tablet PCs, among other 802.11ac WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0 and LTE offer (4G) to the charge. The detection can take place over the GNSS positioning, which provides the three GPS chipsets for GPS, GLONASS and Beidou.

Other connections include USB 2.0, USB 3.0, RS-232, RJ-45 (Ethernet LAN), micro HDMI and a microSD card slot added. The case was protected by modern standards against damage. It was secured standards against shocks and vibrations according to MIL-STD-810G and IP65 on the standard, which can protect the hardware from high temperatures or a fall of 1.52 meters. The individual prices of tablet PCs, however, were not named in the wake of the announcement.

The RuggON Rextorm series 10.1 Tablet PCs

Source: RuggO

Plextor M6e Black Edition: announced Ultra-fast SSDs for PCI-E

The new Plextor M6e Black Edition SSD is superior to most traditional SATA SSD drives in terms of speed and supports data rates of up to 770MB per second for reading and up to 625MB per second when writing data to. The Random 4K Read and 4K write speeds are you with up to 105,000 IOPS and 100,000 IOPS. About the True speed function is the speed can be kept high even after prolonged use.

The connection of the SSD hard disk is a PCI-Express 2 × 2 instead of interface and it is the software cache technology PlexTurbo 2.0 are used. Also on board is a dual-core controller of the company Marvell (88SS9183) and on-board DDR DRAM cache. The NAND flash chips used hard disk comes from Toshiba. As storage capacity for the new SSD hard drive models with 128GB, 256GB and 512GB are available.

The dimensions of the SSD card are indicated with 180 x 22.3 x 121.04 mm in height, depth and width, with a weight of 180 grams. The new Black Edition SSD hard drive will be available as early as this month in Germany, including at Caseking, Alternate or ATELCO. In Switzerland, you can get to buy the SSD in Computer Universe and Alltron. For exact prices, we could not find out.

The Plextor M6e Black Edition SSD hard drive

· PCI-Express SSDs with 2 × 2 Support

· Read Speed: up to 770MB per second

· Write Speed: up to 625MB per second

· Random 4K Read: 105,000 IOPS

· Random 4K Write: 100,000 IOPS

· Capacities: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

· PlexTurbo 2.0 cache technology

· Marvell dual-core controller 88SS9183

· On-board DDR DRAM cache

· NAND flash chips from Toshiba

· Dimensions: 180 x 22.3 x 121.04 mm height, depth, width

· Weight: 180 grams

· Price: Unknown

· Available: February 2015

· Available any of these computer Universe, Alltron, Atelco, Alternate, Caseking

Source: Plextor