Adobe Lightroom is updated with important news

Although Lightroom is more intended for use on an iPad and not on an iPhone, Adobe offers different versions for both platforms. While the iPad Lightroom is in version 2.2.0, the iPhone version is version 3.3.

A few months ago Adobe decided to offer this application completely free ofcharge to all users of Apple devices, which has become one of the best applications to edit all the photos we do with our devices without having to get home and do it in front of your Mac or PC.

Among the developments related to the iPhone version, we find that Lightroom finally supports 3D Touch and Peek & Pop technology . Thanks to the latter function, it is much easier and faster to navigate through the different images we have stored in the application without having to open and close it again to see the next, making us save valuable time.

Another new feature found in this update is that finally the application offers the possibility to save the modified high - resolution photographs . But not only allows us to save on the reel of our device, but also allows us to share through the different extensions that we have in our device.

Adobe Lightroom is one of the most used applications by photographers on its desktop version, allowing us to quickly make timely changes in photographs without having to open Photoshop to modify the values ​​to take, such as brightness, contrast, temperature, saturation, exposure ...

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is available for download completely free on the App Storewithout in-app purchases . If we are users of Adobe Creative Cloud, we can add our data to the application to synchronize the images that we modify our device and access from iPhone to the work we have done since our desktop version.

Samsung does not support Apple in its pulse with the FBI. Anyone surprised?

Since Tim Cook expressed his position defending the privacy of users against FBI requests to unlock the iPhone 5c Terrorist San Bernardino, they have already been more than 40 props that have received Cupertino. These include those of Microsoft, Google, Edward Snowden, Mark Zuckerberg and co-founder of WhatsApp, Jan Koum.But it seems that Samsung will not support Apple's stance , at least not officially or delivering any writing.

As we read in Bloomberg , Samsung itself that you agree with some of the statements from Apple, as the idea that " any request to create a backdoor could undermine consumer confidence ", but did not show support for his enemy intimate, which is none other than the company directed by Tim Cook. But is it something that should surprise us ? I think depend on the terms and criteria of each.

On the one hand, yes that surprises you want to stand out from a group in which themselves are other large technology companies; on the other, knowing how to operate a company that wanted to take the death of Steve Jobs (even mailings that read that "now is the time" when the former CEO of Apple died were sent), it is not surprising that want to attempt to harm the Cupertino.

Ensure confidence in our products and services is our number one priority. Our phones are integrated with encryption that protects privacy and content and not have back doors. [...]

When necessary to do so, within the law, we work with law enforcement. But any request to create a backdoor could undermine customer confidence. [...]

Protecting the privacy of our customers is very important, but we have not decided whether to file a written "amicus" in the current case. I think Samsung should put aside for a moment the rivalry with Apple and simply do the right thing.

What it is kind of funny is when they say they should put aside their rivalry with Apple and do the right thing when they have not done or have it decided . I think, as they say, have to do the right thing is to side with customers because, after all , are the ones who pay them and have put them where they are. If they do not, however much they say, they have sided with the FBI, and we all know that side can only end in the image you finish this article:

Apple will launch a totally wireless Bluetooth EarPods

The latest rumors about the iPhone in July will ensure that no 3.5mm jack port. To listen to music with this supposed new iPhone would require a headset that will use the Lightning connector or Bluetooth were, so everything suggests that include a newEarPods with at least change the 3.5mm connector to the current course Lightning claiming the rumors. In addition, as says Mark Gurman, who has already filtered correctly lot about Apple, the Cupertino company will also launch a totally wireless Bluetooth headset .

Most likely, the accessory comes with the iPhone in July this September, but "together" I mean in time, as these new headphones buy apart if we wished so. They are totally wireless implies not only that are not connected to the iPhone via a cable, otherwise there is not a cable linking the right with the left earphone headset.

These "earphones", as describes Gurman although Apple has registered the trademark "AirPods" and is expected to be the name that will go on sale, would include noise cancellation system , allowing us to hear higher quality both music and phone calls, and communication with Siri would be much more accurate, which currently leaves much to be desired, I says someone who has tried asking Siri you place a disc in particular with some air and had to get the iPhone from its case.

Apple is trying different ways to enlarge or reduce the size headphones for them to engage our ears well, something similar to what other brands have also think it's very necessary. While we have not gotten to ask Siri that I put music accurately while doing sport windy, I have also seen how the current EarPods have gotten me out, and that use a silicone covering headphones. This becomes much more important when you consider that the new headsets are totally independent.

At present it is impossible to know at what price come these AirPods, but considering that the Wireless Powerbeats2 are priced at € 199.95, we think that will have a similar price. Noise-canceling without any cables, a lower price on a product Apple surprised us.

Carl Zeiss integrated display in normal eyeglasses

At the CES show Carl Zeiss glasses, which seems at first glance quite normal, but similar functionality to Google Glass should meet without looking as futuristic slant.

Above all, it is about the projection of information on the curved glass of the spectacles from the OLED display in the arm (where the battery is located) is transferred to the glass on the mirror, the more it works like a prism. For this is placed on the usual glass a second very thin, which is to be attached anywhere on the lenses.

However, the prototype, which was unveiled at CES, is still far from a market and the company has probably not interested in realizing the actual computer hardware and software itself, for a suitable partner is currently being sought.

The relative silence around Smart Glasses, after the "flop" of Google Glass, will probably be broken soon.

CES: Intel launches new improved Compute stick on the market

Intel Compute stick will come in three variants on the market. They are equipped with Core-m3 or m5 core processors. One of three variants even has its own operating system, in this case, Windows 10 is installed. However, prices are not yet known.

Intel improve several aspects of the presented last year Compute sticks. Besides better processors sticks was also upgraded the memory of the new Compute. The memory is now to 4 GB. The internal memory has been expanded to 64 GB. The three models will come onto the market in the first quarter of 2016th

The updated Intel Compute stick will be available in three versions. At prices of the manufacturer, however, has not made ​​any claims.

Model STK2MV64CC the Intel Compute stick is equipped with a Core vPro processor-m5 (m5-6Y57 equipped), in the models STK2M364CC and STK2M3W64CC a Core-M3 CPU (each is m3-6Y30) installed. The latter is the "W" in the product name for the preinstalled operating system Windows 10. The other model comes with no factory installed OS.

All three versions of Intel Compute Stick are respectively 11.4 times 3.8 times 1.2 centimeters tall, which is about one centimeter longer than their predecessors. But are now but also not only two, but three USB ports on board, which were also upgraded to version 3.0.

The processors are always 4 GB of RAM to the side. Also, the Compute Stick now brings with 64GB internal memory. So here, the output values ​​were compared with the previous year's models or doubled compared to the Linux version even quadrupled. The support for 4K is new.

As usual and known by others stick PCs ago, the Intel Compute stick is still plugged into the HDMI port of a monitor, and then makes the PC. However, he gets power via USB.For a power supply with two USB 3.0 ports included. For communication WiFi (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.2 are available. About a Micro-SD card slot the memory can be expanded up to 128 GB.

As Applications Intel looks primarily mobile workers who can carry "your PC" in this way.It is also advisable to Compute stick together with its software "Unite" for use in conference rooms. Third, it strikes him even for use in health care or other environments before, where employees want to access changing thin clients. The two models with no preinstalled Windows also come to have a TPM chip (Trusted Platform Module).

CES: Acer Liquid Jade Primo with Windows Mobile and 10 Continuum function

Acer displays at CES in Las Vegas a powerful smartphone with Windows Mobile 10. The Liquid Jade Primo is sold with a docking station, with which the Continuum function of the operating system can be used. Thus, the smartphone becomes a small desktop PC.

The 5.5-inch AMOLED display of Jade Primo dissolves 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Inside, a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC clocked 808 on six cores with up to 2 GHz and is supported by 3 GB of RAM.

The internal flash memory is 32 GB, but can be expanded via microSD card up to 128 GB. Alternatively, instead of the MicroSD card and a second SIM card smartphone be plugged.

In addition to quad-band GSM and UMTS, the Liquid Jade Primo understands, moreover, Cat6-LTE and WiFi 802.11ac. The specifications of the camera tells Acer with that 4K video can be recorded back photographed with 21-megapixel resolution and a dual LED flash as well. Also on the front side you have indulged in the Jade Primo above average number of megapixels and allows Selfies with a resolution of 8 MP.

Most, however, stands the Continuum function of Jade Primo out thanks to the enclosed dock. The station is connected to the screen to use the Continuum surface of the operating system, Windows 10 Mobile. Here, the mouse and keyboard can be connected to use the smartphone as a small desktop PC, and can for example use office software more effectively. The dock has two USB2.0 and USB3.0 and an HDMI port.

Acer wants to bring the Liquid Jade Primo in January 2016 to trade. Including docking station will cost the smartphone in Germany 599Euro. Mouse, keyboard or another dock to bring content from the smartphone screen to a large screen can be purchased separately.

CES: Cheap Archos Power smartphones with replaceable battery

Archos at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas a new smartphone series called Power before. The mobile devices are distinguished primarily by low prices and long battery life.

The Archos 40 Power 4-inch display and the Power 50 with 5-inch display are the first smartphones of the new series. The smaller model should come in May for a suggested retail price of 69.99 euros in trade.

The first power models coming in May with screen diagonals of 4 respectively 5 inches at prices of 70 or 150 euros in the trade (Image: Archos).

The exchangeable batteries of the two smartphones have Kapzität of 1,900 or 4,000 mAh. The 40 Power should therefore hold out two days to maturity of 50 Power of producer claimed, however, no details.

Buyer of 40 Power received a smartphone with TN display, which dissolves 480 by 800 pixels (WVGA), 512 MB ​​RAM, a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor (Spreadtrum SC7731C based on ARM's Cortex-A7) with 1.2GHz and GPU Mali 400 MP4 and has 8 GB of internal memory. The latter can be expanded using microSD card up to 64 GB. The operating system is Android 5.1 is used.

The 70-euro-Smartphone sparks with UMTS, WLAN supports IEEE 802.11b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth and has GPS and an FM radio. The camera in the front takes pictures with 2 megapixels, which. In the back with 5 megapixels The latter allows thanks to LED flash even in dark areas.

Other features include a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, and a microUSB port. In addition, as with all current Archos smartphones a second SIM card slot available.

The Archos 50 Power should also come to the market in May and will cost around 150 euros. The higher price is justified by the technical equipment much better. The processor is a quad-core model Mediatek (MT6735), which is clocked at up to 1.3GHz.He is assisted by the graphics unit Mali T720 and 2 GB of RAM to the side. The internal memory falls with 16 GB of twice as large as the 4-inch model. Again, an optional extension by microSD card.

The 5-inch IPS HD display of LTE smartphones Archos 50 Power represents 1280 720 pixels, which corresponds to a pixel density of 294 ppi. The camera equipment is the 40 Power also clearly superior: In the back of a 13-megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus. The remaining functions and interfaces as well as the Dual-SIM slot are identical to the Archos 40 Power. The operating system is Android 5.1 also.

Apple filtered images of a new black belt Milanese

Someone at Apple must still last you surf nochevieja because the company just posted on several official websites a new Apple Watch strap is not yet available in any official store. In particular it is, as you can see from the picture that heads the article, a black model of the successful Milanese strap for Apple Watch . This is the model Space Black Belt, currently only the size of 42mm, and it would be the perfect companion to your Apple Watch steel the same color.

The exclusive (and expensive) model Steel Space Black Watch Apple will have another strap designed especially for him. A strap steel links of the same color now appears that will add another Milanese Loop the same color. At least that is clear from the information and images that have leaked in the official online Apple stores in Portugal and the Czech Republic. Interestingly there are countries where yesterday it was announced that the watch will be available throughout this month , so it has probably been caused by publishing new information Apple clock error regarding this fact.

We do not know the price of the belts do not even know if others will appear online Apple Store in the coming days, although everything points to that. Another fact is that we do not know if you can buy the Apple Watch Space Black with that belt, which can ensure cheaper price . Right now it is only available with black strap links with a price of € 1,269 for the 42mm model. Considering that black belt links is priced at € 619 and that the normal costs € 169 Milanese strap could be that Apple Watch Strap Black Space Milanese not cost more than the standard model with Milanese strap is available for 819 €.

Currently those who want a belt of this kind have had to opt for models from other manufacturers, like the model that you have on these lines that you can buy on Amazon Spain, and although they have far lower than the original price have the same finishes that of Apple.

Haier HaierPad W1225P: 12.2 inch Windows tablet presents

Not only the large companies use the CES to present new devices even smaller tablet manufacturers such as Haier set in Las Vegas for the first time from some models. So also the new HaierPad W1225P, which will be released in the second quarter 2016 at a price of 849 Euro.

When Haier HaierPad W1225P is the first higher-priced Windows Tablet manufacturer, its 12.2-inch IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels dissolves. The tablet is powered by an unspecified Intel Skylake-Y-processor, 4GB of memory are at your side. On the 32 GB of internal memory is pre-installed at the factory Windows 10, an expansion via microSD card is possible. Furthermore, the device still has a 8,500 mAh battery and next to a microHDMI port is a microUSB 3.0 port installed.

 

From Q2 2016 available for 849 Euro

The Haier HaierPad W1225P, which comes with a keyboard dock, measuring only 8.9 mm in thickness and 850 grams brings relatively low on the scale. Will be available in the Windows Tablet According to Haier in the second quarter, the price is, however, not exactly turn out low with 849 euros. Personally, I doubt so that you will celebrate with such a product a great success ...

Source: Microsoft News

Dell Latitude 11 5000 Series: 2-in-1 presented with Intel Core M and USB Type C

In addition to the Latitude 12 7000 Series Dell 2016 also still another 2-in-1 announced at CES with Windows 10th The Latitude 11 5000 Series will be available at prices starting at 749 US dollars, at least in the United States from 26 January.

Dell's new Latitude 11 5000 Series has a 10.8-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The Windows tablet is powered by an Intel Core m3 or m5-6Y57 dual-core SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM available to the side. The internal memory of the device is provided by a maximum of 512 GB SSD and two cameras with 8 and 5 megapixels are on board. Rounding out the features of a 35 Wh battery and the Windows 10 operating system.

USB Type C and two different keyboard docks

With USB 3.0, USB 3.0 with USB Type C port, microHDMI and a microSDXC card reader, the new Windows Tablet Dell has the most important connections. Furthermore, the device is understood to WLAN b / g / n / ac and Bluetooth 4.1. Since the Latitude 11 5000 Series 2-in-1 is according to Dell to a Dell naturally offers also two matching keyboard dock for the tablet, both of which may come up with a backlit keyboard. In addition, there will be even more to buy an active stylus and on request, the Latitude 11 5000 Series also be purchased with a mobile radio module.

In the US, Dell is selling the Latitude 11 5000 Series from 26 January at prices starting at 749 US dollars. Whether, and if so when Dell will bring the tablet to Germany, is not yet known.

CES 2016: Acer Aspire Switch 12 S presented

 

At CES 2016 in Las Vegas must not miss Acer. The Chinese have now presented the new Aspire switch S 12 at a press conference. Unlike its predecessor, attempting no longer a strange hinge cover as many scenarios, but has opted for a "classic" Detachable - so the display can be used as a tablet simply.

Technically, of course, everything up to date. Intel Core M processor on Skylake basis, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD and a 12.5-inch Full HD or 4K display with support for an Acer Active Pen at the terminals was also not stingy: In addition to two USB 3.0 ports, Micro HDMI and MicroSD slot and back Intel Real Sense camera, it still has a USB 3.1 Type C Thunderbolt port. In this both USB 3.1, Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort 1.2 are integrated. In addition, the switch 12 S via the USB 3.1 port and loaded.

The heart of the 2-in-1 Ultrabooks - the tablet unit - can be mentioned as separate from the keyboard and use separately. The holder is magnetic and is reminiscent of the solution in Trekstor People's Tablet. As it is known from devices in this category, you can set up in various positions it so.

In keyboard dock are located next to the illuminated keyboard the two USB 3.0 ports that are to be connected, despite not visible contacts, at full speed, according to Acer. Tablet Dock and bring together around 1.4kg on the scales, the tablet alone 800 grams.According to Acer there should also keyboard docks with additional SSD. The press release also is talk that the Dock is loaded on the tablet - seemingly so a battery is installed, which is not mentioned.

The Aspire switch 12 S should be available from € 1200 in March - including keyboard dock. The Acer Active Pen but must be purchased separately.

CES 2016: Kangaroo -Windows 10 Pocket PC with battery for 100 dollars

The kangaroo PC comes: The presented InFocus at CES 2016 Mini-PC costs only $ 100, fits in your pocket and offers a battery. Together with an app and the included by docking station even an iPad can use it as a display.
Who does simple tasks on a PC, does not necessarily require thick desktops and notebook highly bred race cars. The Kangaroo PC measures just 80.5 x 124 x 12.9 mm and weighs 200 g, whereby it can be used well everywhere. According to the manufacturer of the battery lasts for four hours before the mini-PC with Windows 10 Home Edition has connected to the grid again.

The Kangaroo has a microSD card reader and a fingerprint sensor. Wireless connectivity ensure WLAN ac and Bluetooth. The highlight of the sparingly equipped with interfaces PCs: a docking station with HDMI port and two USB outputs is included in the price. Together with an app can be an iPad turn into a Windows 10 screen.

Otherwise frugality is fashionable. In addition to 32GB of flash memory, the marsupial has 2 GB of memory and Intel's Atom processor Z8500-X5. The processor of cherry-Trail generation offers four cores clocked at 1.44 to 2.24 GHz. That's enough for simple tasks like office applications, graphics-intensive work of the budget for Atom processor is largely unsuitable.

Whether, when and at what price the Kangaroo will also be available in this country, is not yet known.

Source: Kangaroo

CES: AMD Announces New Graphics Card Polaris with 14nm FinFET fabrication

The new graphics architecture AMD Polaris supports HDMI 2.0a and DisplayPort 1.3. It also aims to offer lower power consumption and enabling thinner and lighter notebooks.From mid-year, the company wants to bring the chips on the market.

With Polaris AMD has on the CES presented in Las Vegas a new graphics architecture. It consists in the production of available from mid-2016 chips on the 14-nanometer FinFET process. The GPUs will support, inter alia, HDR monitors and allow the encoding and decoding of 4K videos in H.265 format at 60 frames per second.

AMD Logo (Picture: AMD)

When Polaris is the fourth generation of AMD's GPU architecture Graphics Core Next (CGN). The display engine now also provides support for HDMI 2.0a and DisplayPort 1.3.

"Our new Polaris architecture shows significant advances in performance, energy efficiency and functionality" is Lisa Su, president and CEO of AMD, in a press release quoted. "2016 will be a very interesting year for Radeon fans."

To achieve this performance, nearly all of the components have been revised, including command and geometry processor Level 2 cache, multimedia cores, memory controller and display engine. The transition from 28-nanometer process to structure widths of 14 nanometers will also reduce energy consumption significantly.

For Polaris-based graphics cards AMD calls using the example of the computer game "Star Wars: Battlefront" According to a consumption of 85 watts, compared to 140 watts a Nvidia graphics card with 28 nanometer-sized structures. Due to the lower energy consumption, the chips will also allow the development of "thin and light" notebooks with the graphics performance of a game console.

In the third quarter AMD had a significant decline in sales and a loss of $ 197 million reported. The division for PCs and GPUs lost due to low demand for PCs 46 percent of their revenue a. In the current financial year announced in October to Downsizing our balance sheet. The new GPU generation is, however, until the second half of the year can contribute to the desired turnaround - currently AMD provides only pattern to original equipment manufacturers of.

CES: Samsung S2 Gear Classic is compatible with iOS

The Samsung S2 Gear Classic will also appear in two new colors. Functionally there compared to normal S2 Classic but only an innovation: iOS compatibility. Thus, the Smart Watches with OS Tizen also be able to understand iPhones.

The South Korean company Samsung shows at the CES in Las Vegas new versions of its SmartWatch Gear S2 Classic. In addition to a clock with platinum coating a SmartWatch with 18-carat pink gold there is flaunted. The latter model is, moreover, not solid gold, but is only gold plated.

The watches are technically identical to the normal S2 Classic. But they do have to match the new look new dials that will not exist for ordinary die S2 models. In addition, a nicer leather strap is used, the sutures have been handled better, says Samsung.

The clock with a round AMOLED display and dual-core processor has NFC, WLAN and Bluetooth. The dual-core processor clocked at 1 GHz. He is assisted by 512 MB of RAM available and 4 GB flash memory for apps and data. The clock of the battery will allow operation of up to 3 days. He is charged by induction.

On the watch, incidentally, does not run Android Wear but the operating system Tizen.In future, also work with iOS watches. So far, this is possible only with Android devices. A Closer appointment called Samsung but not yet.

The watches S2 Classic rose gold and platinum will be available in the US from February 2016th What will they cost, is still unknown.

CES: Asus ZenFone zoom with triple optical zoom

Asus shows at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas currently an Android smartphone with outstanding camera. The ZenFone Zoom is the world's slimmest smartphone with triple optical zoom.

Was announced the ZenFone Zoom already last year, now it can be on the CES try. In a direct comparison of two photos the ZenFone Zoom can say quickly. Thanks to the optical zoom is possible with the Asus device a particularly detailed recording of depth.

"The 13 Megapixel make ourselves already in nonzoomed mode easily, zoom in the selected portion of the image on the screen. Ultimately we arrive but relatively quickly reach the limits of what is possible. The image details disappear in the coarse-grained to the pixel boundaries and photographed sees little of detail. That is why we shoot a second image. This time we drive the optical zoom to the full.

Here we see immediately the qualitative difference. When repeated subsequent zooming in on the touch screen, we arrive back against the fruit bowl. And lo and behold, in the supposed fruit bowl teeming with Cheese snacks. That's the great thing about the combination of sensor and optics. The quality of digital photography can be significantly increased through the improvement of these two areas.

We are curious to see if and how this will in the longer term impact on the pocket Photography. Likewise, of course, the question arises, what is the life of such a ludicrously small lens transmission in reality. "

All the technical details of the Asus ZenFone Zoom overview:

· Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE (250Mbit / s)

· Announced for: January 2015

· Dimensions: 158.9 x 78.8 x 12 mm (6.26 x 3.10 x 0.47)

· Weight: 185 grams

· SIM: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)

· Display: IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 5.5 inches (65.9 percent screen-to-body ratio), resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels (403 ppi pixel density) Multitouch, Gorilla Glass 4

· OS: Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)

· Chipset: Intel Atom Z3580, 64-bit

· CPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz

· GPU: PowerVR G6430

· Memory Card Slot: microSD, up to 64GB

· Internal memory: 16/32/64/128 GB, 2/4 GB RAM

· Main camera: 10 lenses Hoya, 13 MP, laser autofocus, 3x optical zoom, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, optical image stabilizer, aperture f / 2.7 to f / 4.8

• Features: Geo-tagging, Touch-Focus, Face Detection, Panorama, HDR, Video 1080p@30fps

· Front Camera: 5 MP

· Sound: Alert types Vibration, MP3, WAV, 3.5mm

· WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

· Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP, EDR

· GPS: A-GPS, GLONASS

· Radio: No

· USB: microUSB v2.0, USB Host

· Sensorium: accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass

· Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM

· Browser: HTML5

· Java: No

· 5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage

· MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player

· MP4/H.264 player

· Document viewer

· Photo/video editor

· Battery: Non-replaceable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery

· Color: Meteorite black, Glacier white, orange

· Price: about 300 €

CES: Asus shows Vivo Books with different equipment

Asus presents at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas several new notebook series Vivo Book from. These include the Vivo Book X556, E403, K501 and the N552.

The Vivo Books are all equipped with a processor from Intel, which for the most powerful notebook also has a graphics card from Nvidia stands aside. While most new Vivo Books also have a USB-C port, the N552 has the only a high-resolution display with UHD 3,840 times 2,160 pixels.

Vivobook E403

The Asus Vivo Book E403 comes depending on the version with an Intel Celeron Dual-Core (N3050), quad-core (N3150) or Pentium Quad-Core (N3700) processor. The memory is 4 GB, respectively, the internal memory is 32 GB or 64 GB eMMC. For two years, you can also make free use of 500 GB of online storage. The notebook with 14-inch display measures 17.9 millimeters in thickness.

(Picture: About Gizmo)

As operating system Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 Home preinstalled. Connections to an HDMI and one USB 2, USB 3 and USB C interface is available. In addition, Asus built a multi-format card reader and a 3.5-millimeter audio jack. Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi 802.11b / g / n (2 × 2) as well as a VGA webcam on board. Stereo speakers and a microphone are also incorporated into the E403.

Asus gives the notebook a 57 Wh polymer battery for up to 14 hours of battery life, which the E403 1.5 kilograms brings on the scales. The IceCool called feature ensures that the surface of the notebook between 28 ° C and 35 ° C stays warm, so easy on the hands.

Vivobook K501

The 15.6-inch notebook manages, depending on the version, 1366 x 768 or 1920 x 1080 pixels. The processor is either an Intel Core i5 installed (6200U) or i7 (6500U). The memory is 4 GB, but can be up to 12 GB expand. A lot of power is likely to put graphics card with 2 respectively 4 GB in the Nvidia GTX 950M GeFore.

The pre-installed operating system is Windows 10 Home / Pro. The internal memory is between 500 GB and 1 TB HDD and 16 GB SSD and 256. Otherwise, the Vivo Book owns K501 a 2-in-1 card reader (SD / SDHC), a VGA webcam, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11b / g / n or ac and an HDMI, LAN and audio connection in addition to two USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports.

The Speaker of support ICESound and SonicMaster. With the three-cell battery of 48 Wh which weighs 2 kg and measures 21.7 K501 millimeters in thickness. The battery intended for 441 minutes of video playback (Full HD) or 393 minutes internet usage range, ie around 7 hours. Also this notebook is delivered with SmartGesture- and IceCool technology. In addition to provide a dedicated thermal Duo-copper solution for low temperatures of the CPU and GPU.

Vivobook X556

This notebook initially falls due to the colors available (red, blue, white, silver) on.Otherwise, the data with the specifications of the K501 are comparable. Asus equips an Intel Core i3 / 5/7 processor with up to 12 GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeFore 920m graphics card with 2 GB VRAM. The operating system is preinstalled Windows 10 Home / Pro again.

The 15.6-inch LED display with anti-glare panel dissolves either in HD (1,280 x 800) or Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) and there are in the former version in a mirrored version. The internal memory is between 500 GB and 2 TB, a Super Multi DVD drive is also installed.

The connections and data connectivity differ from K501 only insofar that there are a total of three USB ports - one each USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB C - and a multi-card reader SD / SDHC / SDXC support. The two-cell 38 Wh polymer battery brings the 2.55 centimeter thick notebook on a weight of 2.3 kilograms.

Vivobook N552

The most powerful (at least on paper) notebook of four Vivo Books, which we on the CES have considered, is the N552. It is equipped with an Intel Core i5 (6300HQ) or i7 (6700HQ). The memory is expandable up to 16 GB, as a graphics card is an Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M fitted with 2 or 4 GB. The operating system is Windows 10 Home.

Depending on the version, the 15.6-inch IPS panel 1366 x 768, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) or rich 3,840 times 2,160 (UHD) pixels dissolves. The hard disk capacity is between 750 GB and 2 GB HDD, 128 GB and 256 GB SSD. The optical drive can read and write and Super Multi Blu-Ray DVDs.

The card reader accepts SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC, the webcam dissolves in HD quality. Otherwise, WLAN 802.11 b / g / n or ac and two built-in speakers with SonicMaster and Bang & Olufsen ICE Power on board.

The Vivo Book N552 has a mini DisplayPort, HDMI and one LAN port and three USB 3.0 ports. The new USB 3.1 Type C is also once found in the N552, also a headphone output and microphone input. The four batteries have a capacity of 3,200 mAh. Overall, the notebook weighs 2.53 kg.