06 April 2015

Windows Phone Lenovo?

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The whole internet is slowly starting to spread speculation that Lenovo is working on a smart phone operating system from Microsoft. Specific details are still not available, but it does not prevent us to abandon our imaginations. Want to know how Lenovo Windows Phone I imagine?

Even during last year's MWC 2014, Lenovo introduced as an official partner of the Windows Phone. But it was a long time the latest relevant information on the cooperation of Microsoft and Lenovo in the field of smart phones. Initial speculation reported that Lenovo will introduce the final facility by the end of 2014. This did not happen. At this year's MWC 2015 in Barcelona, ​​Lenovo has re-emerged as a project partner Windows Phone and thus revived my desire for Lenovo smartphone operating system from Microsoft stable.

The reasons why the final performance smartphone with Windows Phone occurred, there may be several. It was probably preferable to wait directly to the new version of Windows Phone and ride the wave and on the marketing and focus on the next generation of devices. Lets imagine a broad portfolio of low-end to high-end devices and provide them long enough technical support. Development and promotion of devices running which incidentally from afar started playing knell, simply would not be lucrative.

So now we have no choice but eagerly await a Windows Phone and speculate about its specifications. The main advantage of Windows Phone operating system for smart phones is that it is not at all demanding as hardware is concerned. Thanks to the great optimization is sufficient to completely smooth running and common hardware so devices with a price tag of around 3000 - can compete with the much more expensive colleagues running Android.

Personally, I can imagine a slightly modified Lenovo VIBE X2 with Windows 10, painted in a beautiful blue color variation is a great 5palcovým FullHD IPS display. Eight-core processor X2 offers plenty of power for boorish Android system, and if in such a phone running Windows Phone, system response would be absolutely fabulous. Such a device would accurately reflect the spirit of the entire ecosystem with a new Windows Phone tenth beautifully chiseled lines, lightning speed, fine display and sophisticated design is exactly what I look for.

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I think that Lenovo may also offer attractive low-end smartphones built on the basis A7000, which offers plenty of power and a great display. Hardware specifications for the system from Microsoft more than sufficient. As for high-end devices are concerned, I'll be surprised what the new Lenovo VIBE X3 Pro, which could be a top model with Windows built.

KFA2 GTX 960 OC GRAPHICS CARD WITH EXTREMELY QUIET SILENCE PLUS COOLING

The new KFA2 GTX 960 OC graphics card is overclocked at the factory and should bring a small performance boost with it, compared to the regular model without overclocking. The graphics card is based on the Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 and has the Maxwell architecture. The clock frequency is specified with 1165MHz during normal operation and it can be overclocked up to 1228MHz, if more power is needed.

Graphics memory is specified with 2GB GDDR5 and he works with a clock speed of 3505MHz.It is controlled via a 128-bit interface. The graphics card is installed on a typical PCI Express 3.0 interface on the motherboard and it has the SLI technology with which they can be combined with multiple graphics cards in one system.

Other technologies include Nvidia TXAA, GPU Boost 2.0, PhysX, FXAA, CUDA, GameWorks and Co. added. There are 12 applications and games already supports DirectX. The alternatives can be found in front of interfaces for DVI-I, HDMI and DisplayPort 3x in version 1.2. The cooling takes place via the Silence Extreme Plus technology, which is to ensure quiet operation. About the Idle mode, the fan can even be completely stopped, which only then is but an advantage if the graphics card is claimed not much. The price of the new graphics accelerator is indicated by € 199.99 by the manufacturer. All other technical data, can be found in the datasheet to ensure compatibility before.

The KFA2 GTX 960 OC graphics card

  • Technologies: NVIDIA TXAA technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0, NVIDIA FXAA technology, NVIDIA PhysX ™ technology, NVIDIA CUDA ™ technology, NVIDIA SLI® technology, NVIDIA® GameWorks Technology NVIDIA® Game Stream Technology, PCI Express 3.0 support, OpenGL 4.4 support
  • Maxwell architecture
  • Silence Extreme Plus technology
  • Core Clock (MHz): 1165 MHz
  • Boost Clock (MHz): 1228 MHz
  • Memory Amount: 2 GB GDDR5
  • Memory Clock: 3505 (7010) MHz
  • Memory Interface: 128-bit GDDR5
  • Outputs: DVI-I, HDMI, DP 3x 1.2
  • Bus Type: PCI-Express 3.0
  • Support for DirectX 12
  • Price: € 199.99

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Source: Galaxy Micro Systems

ACER CHROME BASE: NEW DESKTOP PC UNVEILS CHROME OS

The new Acer Chrome Base desktop PC but first to be launched only in Asia and North America, in the second quarter run, 2015. About a launch in Europe or even in Germany, are at this point, however, is not yet available, as well little as a possible price. In the field of art the All-in-One PC is equipped with a 21.5-inch touchscreen monitor that has the IPS technology and a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels supported. The operation can thanks to a 10-point touch technology carried out with ten fingers at the same time and the viewing angle is given as 178 degrees.

In power also come with an Nvidia Tegra K1 processor has to offer four Cortex-A15 cores running at 2.3GHz and at clock frequency. Also present is the Nvidia Kepler architecture that provides 192 Nvidia CUDA cores. The whole is complemented by four gigabytes of RAM and 16GB of internal memory size. For networking among other Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0 are provided.

Furthermore, the Chrome Base PC has stereo speakers with three watts of power, an HD webcam for video chats, and there are ports for HDMI, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. Of course, as the operating system, the latest version of Google Chrome is going on. 

The Acer Chrome Base Desktop PC

  • 21.5-inch IPS touch screen with full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 10-point touch technology, 178 degree viewing angle
  • Nvidia Tegra K1 Quad-Core processor with Cortex-A15 cores with 4x 2.3GHz
  • Nvidia Kepler architecture with 192 CUDA cores
  • 4GB RAM
  • 16GB ROM
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0
  • Stereo speakers with 3 watts of power
  • HD Webcam
  • Interfaces: HDMI, USB 3.0, USB 2.0
  • Google Chrome OS
  • Price / Release Date Germany: Unknown

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Source:  Computerworld

BENQ RL2755HM: NEW 27-INCH MONITOR FOR GAMERS

The new BenQ RL2755HM monitor is designed for players and offers an image size of 27 inch / 68.58-inches on which a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels is supported, in a typical aspect ratio of 16: 9. In addition, they exhibit a higher dynamic contrast ratio of 12,000,000: 1 for use and 60Hz refresh. For low power consumption and an optimized coverage of the color space, the typical LED backlight technology provides.

For variety of functions include, among others the Black eQualizer who has, among other things affect the image values ​​and can increase the brightness of dark scenes. Also available is an OSD menu for configuration available, which is in 17 languages ​​and image enhancement takes place via Senseye 3 technology. The sound reproduction through the monitor is also possible as 2 × 2-watt speakers.

The mount on a wall bracket can be made via the VESA 100 x 100 standard. The alternatives are 2x HMDI, DVI-D with HDCP support and RGB analog with it. The power consumption during operation should comprise about 23 watts (eco mode) and less than 0.5 watts in standby. The package includes added various cable, a quick start guide and a CD with operating instructions. The manufacturer’s warranty includes two years. The prize € 329 will be due if you like the way the monitor.

The BenQ RL2755HM 27-inch monitor

  • Picture quality & -Resolution: 68.58-cm / 27 inch diameter image 1920 x 1080 max. Resolution, 16: 9, 60 Hz, Dynamic contrast of 12 million: 1
  • 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.
  • Black eQualizer: About the Black eQualizer, the brightness of dark scenes increase, without overexposing bright areas here. The RL2755HM recognizes the input source and adjusts the brightness enhancement in the area from which the gamer has preordained.
  • 20-Level Color Vibrance: The BenQ offers RL2755HM Color Vibrance with 20 steps. Color Vibrance allows a bundled change the color setting without parameters such as brightness, contrast or gamma individually to adjust.
  • Display Mode & Smart Scaling: The function display mode, the settings of the 27-inch displays can be made independently. And the Smart Scaling function scales the on-screen content freely to any format.
  • Interfaces: 2x HDMI, DVI-D, RGB
  • 2x 2W stereo speakers
  • VESA 100 x 100 standard
  • Power consumption: less than 23 watts operation, less than 0.5 watts standby
  • 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.
  • Energy efficiency class B
  • Scope of supply: Power, HDMI and audio cable, Quick Start Guide / Manual CD
  • Price 329 €
  • Now available
  • 2 years warranty

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Source: BenQ

TOSHIBA ULTRABOOK KIRA 107 IN SUPER SLIM GOWN WITH CORE I7 AVAILABLE

The new Toshiba KIRA 107 Ultrabook is housed as for Ultrabooks usual in an ultra-slim body that brings a weight of 1.35 kilograms and the dimensions of 316 x 207 x 9.5 / 19.8 millimeters. The playback and operating is a 13.3-inch / 33.8-centimeter Pure pixel touchscreen display with 10-point touch technology instead, which allows a very high resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and comes with Corning Glass Concore so the causes no scratches.

In terms of performance, an Intel Core processor provides i7-5500U from the fifth generation of the necessary steam and is complemented by a round Intel HD 5500 graphics chipset, over 8GB on DDR3L memory and a fast 256GB SSD hard drive. The wireless exchange of data is possible via Wi-Fi 802.11 a / g / n / ac, Intel WiDi and Bluetooth 4.0 + LE. Other connections are available for 3x USB 3.0, HDMI with UHD support, SD card slot, headphone and microphone added. In the area of ​​multimedia also a 0.9-megapixel HD webcam with stereo microphone is used, and stereo speakers with DTS technology from Harman Kardon and.

When the software is Windows 8.1 operating system with its pros on board and the housing is held in silver. The battery life will last up to ten hours at normal usage.

The Toshiba KIRA 107 Ultrabook

· Processor: Intel® Core ™ processor i7-5500U the fifth generation

· Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 5500

· Memory: 256 GB SSD

· Memory: 8 GB RAM DDR3L

· Connectivity: 3 USB 3.0 (incl Sleep-and-Charge function.), WiFi ™ ac + a / g / n, Intel WiDi Wireless Display ™ and other technologies, Bluetooth 4.0 + LE, including UHD HDMI® output, SD ™ card reader, headphone and microphone

· Web Camera: 0.9 MP HD with built-in stereo microphone

· Click pad with Multi-Touch Control

· Sound: Harman / Kardon® stereo speakers and DTS Studio Sound ™

· Colour: Silver

· Up to 10 hours of battery life

· Display: 13.3-inch (33.8 cm) Pixel Pure ™ display (resolution: 2,560 x 1,440) with the ten-finger touch support and Corning® glass Concore ™

· Operating System: Windows 8.1 Pro, 64-bit (pre-installed)

· Dimensions: 316 x 207 x 9.5 (front) / 19.8 (rear) mm, Weight: 1.35 kg

· RRP incl. VAT .: 1,799 EUR

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Source: Toshiba

TOSHIBA KIRA 10D NOTEBOOK WITH 256GB SSD AND CORE I7 AVAILABLE

The new Toshiba KIRA 10D Notebook will be more precise with an Intel Core processor i7-5500U from the fifth generation at the start and it is in this respect also with an Intel HD 5500 graphics chipset equipped. The hardware is complemented by 8GB of RAM and a fast 256GB DDR3L SSD hard drive that will be useful for data storage. Reproduction of content takes place on the 13.3-inch / 33.8-inches wide and antireflection Full HD display, which can offer a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Furthermore, one finds Wi-Fi 802.11 a / g / n / ac, Intel WiDi and Bluetooth 4.0 + LE ago for the wireless exchange of data. The alternatives are HDMI with UHD support, an SD card reader, headphone and microphone to choose from. Video chats can be run on the 0.9-megapixel HD webcam with additional stereo microphone that is built into the frame. The appliance can be operated from the keyboard with additional ClickPad and multi-touch gesture control.

The battery life is Toshiba on under normal use for up to 13 hours and the operating system is Windows 8.1 in the 64-bit Edition. The dimensions of the housing cover 316 x 207 x 7.6 / 17.9 mm and the weight amounts to 1.10 kilograms. All other technical features can be found in the datasheet to ensure compatibility before.

The Toshiba KIRA 10D Notebook

  • Processor: Intel® Core ™ processor i7-5500U the fifth generation
  • Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 5500
  • Memory: 256 GB SSD
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM DDR3L
  • Connectivity: 3 USB 3.0 (incl Sleep-and-Charge function.), WiFi ™ ac + a / g / n, Intel WiDi Wireless Display ™ and other technologies, Bluetooth 4.0 + LE, including UHD HDMI® output, SD ™ card reader, headphone and microphone
  • Web Camera: 0.9 MP HD with built-in stereo microphone
  • Click pad with Multi-Touch Control
  • Sound: Harman / Kardon® stereo speakers and DTS Studio Sound ™
  • Colour: Silver
  • Display: 13.3-inch (33.8 cm) anti-glare Full HD IPS display (resolution: 1,920 x 1,080)
  • Operating System: Windows 8.1, 64-bit (pre-installed)
  • Battery life: up to 13 hours
  • Dimensions: 316 x 207 x 7.6 (front) / 17.9 (rear) mm, Weight: 1.10 kg
  • RRP incl. VAT .: 1,549

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Source: Toshiba

SAMSUNG S24E510C AND S27E510C LED: NEW CURVED MONITORS ANNOUNCED

The two new Samsung S24E510C and S27E510C LED Curved monitors will go with image sizes from 24-inches and 27-inches and just under 60 inches and less than 69-inches from the start and are for a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels or Full HD designed. There comes a VA panel technology used, which provides, inter alia, a response time of just four millisecond ready, a brightness of 300cd / m² and the viewing angle is given as 178 degrees. A typical LED backlight technology is also encompassed on board and the contrast of 3000: the first

Other special features include inter alia the stand that tilts slightly forward and backward. The Power Consumption Operational 37 Watt is specified with the larger 27-inch model. The radius of curvature is specified with 4000 millimeters and the Curved display, the monitor should adapt more to the natural visual field of the user. Whether this is really necessary or even beneficial, everyone can decide for themselves. The power consumption by up to ten per cent, should be reduced during operation via the integrated Eco Saving Plus technology.

As prices for the two new monitors € 289 will be charged for the 24-inch model and 369 € for the 27-incher. All other technical details about the two new monitors, can be found in the datasheet to ensure compatibility before. Opinions and ratings of the two curved devices, you are welcome to leave our comment function.

The Samsung S24E510C and S27E510C Curved LED Monitors

  • 24-inch (59.94-centimeter) model and 27-inch (68.58-centimeter) model
  • Curved panel with 4000 mm radius of curvature
  • Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • VA panel technology
  • 4ms response time
  • Brightness 300cd / m²
  • Viewing angle: 178 degrees
  • LED backlight technology
  • Eco Saving Plus technology
  • Contrast: 3000: 1
  • Stand: forward and backward inclinable
  • Power consumption: 37 watts mode (27-inch)
  • Price 289 € and 369 €

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Source: Samsung