While some have described as Avegant Glyph headphones function of immersion in virtual reality, we think that this is an important mark on the development of such technologies. Oculus Rift, which journalists at the show decided to experience for yourself, not something that would completely, but significantly different from what the Avegant Glyph. It’s really a movie theater on the head with all the modern features and picture quality.

Avegant Glyph was first introduced in his first form another exhibition CES-2014, and it was hard to imagine what it will undergo changes in the future, which in January became a reality, and now even a little becomes the past. System for ensuring food has been completely revised in the direction of efficiency and ergonomics of the device. Despite the enormous size of both the headphones (you can see for yourself, looking at the photo), the mass of this miracle of technology raises cries of bewilderment and causes the eyes to take a perfectly round shape – incredibly light kit in addition to its functions will surprise its ease of use of any user who can afford it allow.

While virtually real-Oculus Rift is designed to shield you from the world around, creating the illusion that you were supposedly somewhere else, Glyph allows you to see above and below the panel to get an idea of what is going to happen around you.

As for the positive aspects, such a configuration allows you to do things such as drinking during use of bottles, cups, jars – anything, and you can read text messages directly without removing the headphones-visor. As regards deficiencies that any unique were detected, except for the characteristic such technical devices.

Impressions, of course, from the use of such a device someone may seem contradictory, because the dive fully into virtual reality does not work, because at any moment it will be possible to focus on what is happening around them. This is more like watching a movie projected on the background in the face of the real picture. For introverts who do not like to see how others view them, the news is not a pleasant one, because using such an accessory every now and then it will be possible to catch the surprised looks of onlookers. Some people do not like this, someone is parallel to, and someone is flattered by the attention, so it can take into account this fact, if you suddenly want to order itself.

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At the annual CES show in 2014 was first introduced laptop Toshiba Satellite P50t, having a multi-touch display with very high resolution 3840h2160 pixels. This had largely known ahead Retina-display, in particular, the density of pixels. Interestingly, the proposed different grade Satellite P50t not with 4K-screen TV and a Full HD, filling in this laptop is also quite productive, though not up to the masthead. That’s what we’ll copy in the review, because it also deserves some attention of users.

Technical characteristics Toshiba Satellite p50t

• Processor: Intel Core i7-4700MQ 2400 MHz
• Memory: 16 GB DDR3 1600 MHz
• Storage: 1000 GB HDD 5400 rpm
• Display: 15.6 “1920×1080 Full HD LED, glossy touch
• Video: Intel HD Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M 2GB
• Drive: Blu-ray
• Wireless: Wi-Fi, WiDi, Bluetooth 4.0 + LE
• Audio: DTS Sound, 2 speakers
• Interfaces: 2xUSB 2.0, 2xUSB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45, card reader SD, headphone output, microphone input
• Extras: 2 MP webcam
• Battery: 4-cell Lithium-Ion 3220 mAh
• Dimensions, weight: 386.5x251x28 mm, 2.4 kg
• Operating system: Windows 8
• Options: Toshiba Satellite P50t-A (02T029)

Design Toshiba Satellite p50t

Body of this laptop is made of aluminum and has a silver coloring («Prestige Silver»). However, this color is not used anywhere, for example, the keyboard is completely black, which noticeably stands out. Dimensions Toshiba Satellite P50t-A constitute 386.5x251x28 mm regards weight of 2.4 kg, it is the normal rate for the majority of the 15.6-inch device.

Can not say that the laptop looks pompous. The upper part of the laptop is quite modest, on its surface can be seen only logo Toshiba. At the same time, the sloping edge of the cover is the final element of the design concept. The bottom holds more traditionally, it has one compartment, as well as several louvers for air intake. In general, this notebook can be compared with some premium models, it is definitely the sense of style, elegance and individuality markedly.

Display, audio, webcam Toshiba Satellite p50t

Toshiba Satellite P50t has a display of 15.6 inches, a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and a 16:9 aspect ratio. On Full HD-screen font looks smaller than usual, however, good color reproduction and wide enough visibility allows you to see the bright undistorted image is completely overlap. Not enough unless the field, observed from a small blur. But the display has a touch surface with support for 10-finger multi-touch, it will undoubtedly increase the functionality of the laptop as a whole.

By the way, as already mentioned, there are equipment and ultra-high resolution display – 3840h2160 pixels (density of 282 ppi). On this screen QHD-everything will be even smaller, but you will get at least stable viewing angles and excellent color.

Laptop stereo speakers located above the keyboard, they are hidden special decorative grille. Harman Kardon traditional choice for Toshiba, besides further you can customize the sound with DTS Sound. Well, it sounds really like it, because it is clean, moderately loud, and even when playing audio tracks audible bass. Of course, this speaker is not intended to outshine the music center, however, it is worthy of praise. If you belong to the sound quality is too demanding, perhaps then can not do without earphones.

In Satellite P50t a web camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels. Its good to use if you want to talk on Skype. However, if you want to take a photo or video, the camera will cope with this task.

Keyboard and Touchpad Toshiba Satellite p50t

The keyboard of this laptop is made on island principle, moreover, besides the main keys and it accommodates more nampad. At the same time all the buttons medium size, work with good response, but with a short course, this will have little getting used to at first.

The main advantage is the keyboard backlight, it allows you to work comfortably even in dark conditions. To enable it, you must press the key combination [Fn] + [Z]. When you stop typing, turning off lights by yourself.

Laptop touchpad shifted to the left relative to the center podladonnoy site, so right wrist will be more space. It is relatively close in time to respond to commands due to good sensitivity. Touchpad also allows scrolling, zooming and other gestures. Separate physical buttons below the touchpad not, for the convenience of the right and left mouse buttons separated zone thin vertical mark.

Performance Toshiba Satellite p50t

New Toshiba Satellite P50t-A (02T029) runs on 64-bit operating system Windows 8. The housing Toshiba Satellite P50t is fourth-generation processor Intel Core i7-4700MQ, having four cores. CPU with a clock speed of 2.4 GHz has a cache in the third level of $ 6 MB. With Turbo Boost technology can increase it to 3.4 GHz. It supports multi-threading, which allows to increase the speed. Of course, this processor is very productive, he is capable even many challenges.

The notebook uses two video cards. First – built-in accelerator Intel HD Graphics 4600, has 20 execution units and supports DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2 and OpenGL 4.0. The computing power of this card a quarter higher than the HD Graphics 4000. For embedded controller only uses system memory, or rather part of its volume. It is noteworthy that in the Intel HD Graphics 4600 provided improved decoder for 4K-video. In general, it is well to cope with many graphics tasks.

Second graphics card in Satellite P50t-A is a mid-level discrete graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M with 2GB of internal memory and support for DirectX 11. It encodes and decodes the video, you can send video to an external monitor via HDMI. In general, GT 740M is quite efficient, it will suffice for all sorts of entertainment, including gaming. For example, the native Full HD resolution with maximum settings you can play F1 2013 to 30 fps. In other games (Tomb Raider or BioShock Infinite) – high or better than average with a frequency of more than 35 frames per second, provided that it is necessary to reduce the display resolution to 1366×768 pixels.

As for RAM, this package includes 16 GB, with each slot installed on standard 8 GB DDR3-1600 MHz. This amount of RAM is more than enough to perform advanced tasks, and with a good supply for the future. Also there is a grade in which less than half the RAM. By the way, and storage space is more than enough, because there are a hard disk capacity of 1 TB. HDD is not too fast, because it has a spindle speed of 5400 revolutions per minute.

Ports and Communications Toshiba Satellite p50t

On the left side of the casing Satellite P50t located two ports USB 2.0, network RJ-45 connector and socket for recharging. In addition, there is a built-in drive Blu-ray, reproducing discs of different formats. Recently, many manufacturers stopped equipping laptops optical drives, and here he is present that is sure to pleasantly pleased.

On the right side of the device can be seen two more USB, but the standard 3.0, two audio jacks for microphone and headphones, as well as HDMI, VGA, and a Kensington lock slot. Note that one of the USB supports Sleep-and-Charge, so from this interface, you can recharge various gadgets.

The rear end of the laptop completely empty.

Front, on the bevel is only SD-card reader, and on the very edge – three LEDs that display the work laptop and activation of wireless modules.

Of wireless communications present Wi-Fi, WiDi, and Bluetooth 4.0 + LE.

Battery Toshiba Satellite p50t

The laptop is a 4-cell lithium-ion battery prismatic power 3220 mAh (43 Wh). To charge it used 120 watt power supply. It should be noted that the autonomy of the device is not high enough. For example, reducing the screen brightness to 40%, you can work on Toshiba Satellite P50t in balanced mode, no more than three hours.

Conclusion Toshiba Satellite p50t

Laptop Toshiba Satellite P50t-A is not only an attractive device in the case of aluminum, which perfectly fit into the interior work and home, but also a good multimedia device. Thanks to the powerful processor, discrete graphics, 16 GB of RAM and high-quality display, you can not only watch high definition movies, but also to play modern games. By the way, the laptop is equipped with an optical drive Blu-ray, and it expands the list of supported disc formats, it also boasts a speaker Harman Kardon, a touchscreen and a 2 megapixel front camera. Not less than pleased that the keyboard Satellite P50t may be illuminated, so you can successfully and comfortably to work or play in the dark, without annoying the household indoor lighting.

Depending on the cost of the laptop ranges from $ 1500 to $ 3000, so it’s only you to make a choice. The only thing that at this price will need to weigh the pros and cons.

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At CES 2014 in Barcelona, ​​the company introduced an updated model of Ultrabook Lenovo X1 Carbon legendary ruler of the Thinkpad, which has a long history and is still considered a model of business-class laptops. New positioned not only as a business ultrabook with a top filling, but also the lightest 14-inch notebook in the world. Compared with its predecessor, model Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2014 received not only new hardware, but also significantly redesigned and redeveloped housing configuration.

Technical characteristics Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

• Operating System: Windows 8.1 x64 for one language;
• screen: touch matte 14-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels / IPS-display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels / display with a resolution of 1600×900 pixels;
• Processor: Intel Core i5-4200U/4300U, Intel Core i7-4550U/4600U;
• graphics card: Intel HD Graphics 4400/5000;
• Memory: 4/8 GB of RAM;
• Hard disk: 128/180/240/256/512 GB of memory on the SSD;
• wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, GSM / HSPA +, NFC (optional), Bluetooth 4.0;
• Camera: Webcam 1.3 megapixel;
• Battery: removable vosmiyacheechny battery capacity 45 Wh;
• Dimensions: 331 x 227 x 20,15 mm;
• Weight: 1.27 kg;
• features: multi-function touch strip above the keyboard, trackpoint, fingerprint reader, matte touchscreen.

Supplied Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

As befits masthead ultrabook, Thinkpad X1 Carbon comes in an impressive package: in this case it is a big black box with a red edging strip that runs along its edges.

Inside the box is the laptop itself and austere set of components that are laid out in separate cells of cardboard and red – the network cable, power supply and documentation set.

Unusual proved only the presence of the adapter included with the Lenovo brand miniature connector on the full-size connector 8P8C (often mistakenly referred to as RJ-45) for connecting Ethernet-cable.

Housing and materials Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon from all sides with matte soft-touch black plastic. However, this material is called the usual “soft-touch plastic” is difficult – despite the fact that it is soft to the touch, does not slip in your hands and does not collect fingerprints, he is much more stable than the standard soft-stitch to external influences.

On the back side of the cover ultrabook nothing interesting – only company logos and line of notebooks Lenovo Thinkpad. The same can be said about the day of the device – it is located informational labels and vents (it’s worth remembering before ultrabook put on a soft surface, blocking the air intake). Lid covering the entire bottom of the laptop rests only on a few standard Phillips-head screws – no proprietary Torx. However, replacing the inside amenable only SSD, and one with non-standard configuration – long and narrow compared to a standard mSATA SSD. Besides: RAM soldered here and all the motherboard, so you’ll have to settle for primordial 4 or 8 GB, depending on the configuration of the laptop.

Devaysa cover opens up to 180 degrees. This configuration does not allow Thinkpad X1 Carbon as a tablet-convertible, but the laptop can always be arranged so as convenient.

Running along the edges. On the left side is a connector for the power supply. In his left side you can see the cover, revealing that, the device can be connected to the combined cable docking station, sold separately. There are also ports HDMI, mini Display Port, USB 3.0 and jack 3,5 mm.

On the opposite side of the body you can see another port USB 3.0, connector adapter for 8P8C connector and Kensington lock, plus a lattice for blowing air.

On the rear edge of the notebook was a place only the SIM-card format miniSIM. Surprising and alarming trend of Lenovo not to equip new Thinkpad Ultrabook line card slots – it was not, for example, in Transformers Thinkpad Helix, and now he has lost, and an updated version of the top-end Thinkpad X1 Carbon. It is definitely frustrating, especially given the thickness of the notebook, which, unlike weight, a record can not be called small.

But the quality of the design and assembly of laptop casing traditionally high. Thinkpad X1 Carbon is really very easy, although it has a relatively thick shell, which was the result of strong construction. Cover ultrabook opens lightly and easily, although one hand to do it still will not work. No squeaks and backlash at the joints no body.

Keyboard Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

Keyboard “island” type are typical for the line Thinkpad X1 Carbon, but only if it is a configuration of the keys themselves, which are convenient to print the form and are separated by a sufficient distance so that when speed dialing is not touch adjacent buttons. Do not forget about the two-tier producer and keyboard backlight that automatically turns on and off depending on the light.

However, the keyboard has a very ultrabook nonstandard configuration: no keys Caps Lock (at its usual place placed Home and End), PrintScreen and Insert, not to mention a number of system keys like Pause, Break and Scroll Lock. In addition, with his usual place in the lowest row offset button Escape. Finally completely disappeared row of function keys – their place now takes the touch panel, which gives the laptop a futuristic look. And if the latter decision is understandable, it’s regularly used by removing the system keys and transfer Escape look absolutely illogical.

First on the trackpad is the button Fn, which changes modes panel displaying sets of buttons for specific needs. There are four modes – standard (key change brightness, volume, instrument, “scissors”, etc.), browser (added button “update”, “back” and others), the conference (audio control buttons and web-cam) and function keys (besides them displayed the power key Wi-Fi, webcam, keyboard backlight, as well as call setup).

Whatever you say, Lenovo solution so radically alter the keyboard – a very bold and very controversial. Become more convenient if, for example, to look around and press the refresh the page in your browser, without receiving tactile feedback, if most of us are already so used to being on the touch key F5? Even more strange was the situation with key combinations. Now those who are used often use a combination of function keys, for example, Alt + F4 to close the applications will have to change their habits. After all, you first need to repeatedly press Fn, to display the desired key, and then to press the key combination. Not to mention the fact that depression and physical touch keys in one combination requires concentration on the process. And the one who used to enter the combination automatically be forced to relearn in the bud. Moreover: Lenovo offers learn new combinations in order to compensate for the elimination. And if double pressing Shift to turn Caps Lock is still possible to reconcile, then Fn + T to press Print Screen looks at all obvious, and to use such keys will help not only to study but also to break established habits.

Subtotal keyboard. The first thing to say – she, like any other keyboard Thinkpad, perfect for typing, including large amounts, and this does not take away. If you work with documents and regularly spend online conference, but at the same time, do not use specialized software that is likely to problems with the transition to the device is not expected. However, those who used to work with texts from the keyboard or uses the software packages, where it is important to use the function keys and combinations thereof, should carefully weigh the “pros” and “cons” of buying the device.

As with any other laptop line ThinkPad, at Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon between the keys G, H and B is the strain gauge – trackpoint, which allows precise positioning of the mouse cursor.

The touchpad is large, has a matte surface, gently pressed anywhere – so very convenient to use. The touchpad can be operated in two modes. The first – actually, touchpad mode, in which the finger moves when moving the cursor, and for right-clicking meets the lower right corner. The second mode is activated by using the trackpoint – it touchpad is halved, each half is responsible for pressing the corresponding buttons on the mouse, and it is also a small area marked by three prominent points, equivalent to pressing the middle button.

Business-oriented laptops, among other things, can be highlighted in special ways to protect information and access to them. One common example of this – equipment fingerprint sensor device. It got its Thinkpad X1 Carbon. Using proprietary utility Fingerprint Manager Pro can be written in the memory of all ten fingers prints, then it suffices to one of them by the sensor on the lock screen to remove it. Of course, this requires a little adapt himself – a finger is required to hold a certain speed, no faster or slower, but after a couple of days of use, you can forget what the password from the keyboard.

Display Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

If innovations in Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon, on the keyboard, have been very controversial, is unique in some way display Ultrabook is to be commended. There are several reasons. First – high resolution, which was 2560 × 1440 pixels, with a diagonal of 14 inches gives a huge laptop density of 210 ppi. Here it is worth noting the narrow confines of the perimeter of the screen through which dimensions Thinkpad X1 Carbon hardly differ from the typical size of 13.3-inch ultrabook.

As befits the requirements for Intel, every device that has a label «Ultrabook», including the Thinkpad X1 Carbon, equipped with a touch screen. But Lenovo honors trends from the vast majority of other ultrabooks is that Thinkpad X1 Carbon got matte touchscreen. Currently it is a fairly rare event – we could not think of a single device with the same screen. The advantages of matte touch screen weight – it does not glare and does not reflect light sources does not collect fingerprints (the screen is enough to wipe once a week, rather than several times a day).

Subjectively, contrast and color quality IPS screen thanks to the mark. Ample supply of brightness – the maximum level of 260 nits.

The problem with any screen high ppi, including display Thinkpad X1 Carbon, exactly one, and it is fixed – the operating system Windows 8.1. All the “tiled” applications are displayed correctly, and all the elements of OS have maximum clarity. But some applications, especially older or special, can be displayed either with too small elements, or stretched and blurry. Therefore, despite the fact that in recent versions of Windows have learned to properly scale the interface should take into account this lack of OSes.

Software Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

As already mentioned, Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon is running a 64-bit version of the operating system Windows 8.1 for one language. And although the manufacturer can not change the user interface, it is preset to the ultrabook many applications, both proprietary and third-party. Some of these applications – “tile”, and some – “classic”. Will start with the first category.

Most of the pre-installed software has already become a familiar line Lenovo Thinkpad, but many of them supplemented for specific Thinkpad X1 Carbon items. For example, in the program Lenovo Settings, as before, you can adjust the sound, webcam and gestures, but also introduces a new paragraph settings touch strip above the keyboard.

Clicking on it opens on the desktop a special application, which offers a choice of four layouts by default, as well as enable or disable their auto-switching. In the next tab allows gestures that can recognize the webcam, performing at their base any action.

Another application, Lenovo Support, contains the operating instructions for the Ultrabook, tips for use, warranty information and support.

As another assistant producer offers “classical” program for your desktop Lenovo Solution Center, which “follows” the state of the ultrabook, periodically checking equipment, making backup copies of important information, and generally serves as a kind of information hub where you can find all information about status of the computer.

In addition to its own programs on ultrabook Lenovo preinstalled many third-party applications, including “tile» Evernote, Skitch, Kindle, Zinio and AccuWeather and “classic”, for example, antivirus McAfee.

Performance Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

In the section on “iron” stuffing ultrabook start with its internal memory in the test model Thinkpad X1 Carbon installed replaceable SSD of 256 GB. Net of the recovery partition and the partition with Windows operating system image from the manufacturer, under the C drive 219 GB allocated.

To store your own files and install software the user is only about 170 GB, but it’s a little space can be expanded by removing some preinstalled applications.

We tested came modification Lenovo X1 Carbon with a processor Intel Core i5-4200U and 8 GB of RAM. But there is just ultrabook in seven variants, ranging from the most affordable with Intel Core i5-4200U and 4 GB of RAM and ending with the most powerful model with a processor Intel Core i7-4600U and 8 GB of RAM. In addition, the devices differ in the integrated graphics subsystem – in this case, Intel HD Graphics 4400, and top models equipped with Intel HD Graphics 5000. Moreover, most models are offered as options with support for 3G, and without it. Thus, Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon exists in more than a dozen different versions, among which you can choose the right almost every taste.

Gaming Performance Thinkpad X1 Carbon has been tested in benchmark 3DMark, where the device as seen on the screenshot above, made no furore, despite the powerful ultrabook for stuffing – all because of a high-resolution display. And initially the device is not designed for such problems, but if they want to play, you have to lower the resolution to at least 1920×1080 pixels.

But ultrabook boasts high speed installed SSD-drive – CrystalDiskMark test results can be seen in the screenshot.

In general, the subjective perception of the performance of the laptop using favorable – for all user requests Thinkpad X1 Carbon reacts instantly, applications run as fast as possible, and heavy page in the browser itself, scrolls very smoothly, with both the touchpad and using the touchscreen.

As for the active cooling system ultrabook, the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon got very quiet coolers, which are poorly rustling under heavy load (you can hear them only in a quiet room or office) and in the weak load, such as when working with documents, they just disabled.

Wireless Networks Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon supports wireless network Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n – no newfangled standard 802.11ac. Which, of course, looks a bit strange, but hardly anyone upset, given the spread of small routers that support it. In the same WLAN-card that provides Ultrabooks Wi-Fi, and integrated module Bluetooth 4.0.

Surf the Internet without wires and can be an alternative method – inserting the SIM-card of any operator in modem support GSM and HSPA + (LTE, unfortunately, no). A useful option when you often use your notebook on the road.

Directly under the touchpad ultrabook is the contact pad NFC, and she did not indicated the company logo of this technology, so that you can learn about it only from the instruction. Working wireless, however, no complaints.

Autonomy Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

With the new processor Intel Haswell fourth generation Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon operates from a single battery charge longer than its counterparts last year. So, while working or watching video on the average brightness is about five hours, and when working with text – almost eight hours. Of course, there are ultrabooks that can provide even more time, but this result seems quite decent – a full day in the absence of outlet Thinkpad X1 Carbon stand without problems.

Results Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon

Ultrabook Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon, on the one hand, inherited the best features of the line Thinkpad – solid construction, assembly quality, comfortable keyboard keys, fingerprint scanner and a trackpoint. On the other hand, the producer tried to make a device with the latest trends and fill it with some new “chips”. Some of these innovations, such as a high resolution touch screen mat or cover the opening angle of 180 degrees may be called uniquely useful and helpful. But change the keyboard layout, multi-function Touch Strip, as well as the missing card slot cause a number of issues. And the need to get used to such decisions may deter many potential buyers. Strictly speaking, Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon – image model with business options. She certainly appeal to fans of high-tech, who can afford this ultrabook. Its price (it is the model of our review) is about 70 thousand rubles, but buying any laptop line Thinkpad, you know, for what you give your money.

Pros Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon:

• quality matte multitouch display;
• build quality and materials used
• “Chips” line Thinkpad – keyboard, trackpoint, fingerprint reader;
• built-in GSM / HSPA + modem;
• powerful stuffing;
• light weight.

Cons Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon:

• illogical keyboard layout + reduction system keys;
• no memory card slots.

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Clean, stock Android – it’s not for Samsung, but the motley old TouchWiz has long outlived his own, especially in the era of the global response to skevomorfizmom, … Apple started with its ambiguous iOS 7? Microsoft flat tiles Metro UI? Whoever trendsetters, it’s not about that. Wind of change came to designers and Samsung, so with spring sunshine and a brand new Galaxy S5 in this world comes and improved, and redrawn version perekroennaya proprietary shell from the Korean manufacturer. 

A couple of screenshots, leafless entire Internet with easy flow @ evleaks, confirm the statement of Executive Vice President Samsung Young Hee Lee at the CES-2014 that the fifth “galactic smartphone” will be significantly different from the two predecessors, repeating the form of sea pebbles. “Back to basics” – said Lee. What could it mean? Updated angular will in no way forms combined with smooth glossy flagship Samsung. Well, then there is every reason to believe that the term “sources” should be understood angles – in the best traditions of S2.

Brand new TouchWiz: Every little helps

• Desk. In addition to a slightly modified icons that no longer surround heavy shadows, you can watch an elegant font and cash in the dark gradient favorite shortcuts.

• Lock screen has all the chances to get more opportunities: TouchWiz allow you to make the most important information on the lock screen, whether it is a card with the shortest route to your destination, or information about the upcoming meeting. Well, where do without the banal (but certainly should) display the time, date and weather.

• The menu updates. Will Samsung introduce service competitor Google Now? It is very likely! Although a useful application in devices for a long time stuck South Korean electronics giant, new flagships will have its own data collection and analysis system user created to make life easier for all of us to show the expense of the last match of their favorite team, order food or find information on the next flight … All this already? But as you know, the thing is supplied correctly and marketing, so wait and see. 

Despite the fact that the release date or S5, or a new version of TouchWiz is not yet glimmers on the horizon, the company Samsung and its still not left the shell already charged in the secondary, comparing not only with said Google Now, but the interface Metro.

So will redesign its own menu and notifications best step for vendor or future owners of devices from Samsung will also lean towards a third-party launcher?

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According to Business Korea, Samsung has at CES 2014 will introduce Chromebook processor Exynos 5 Octa 5420. Recall that in the current ARM-based chip architecture is big.LITTLE, which involves the use of four-efficient Cortex A7 cores 1.3 GHz, as well as four productive Cortex A15 1,8 GHz. Thus, depending on the load, the processor uses a different group of cores. For graphics processing in such a system meets chip Mali-T628.

Compared with the model available today Chromebook, according to preliminary information, the new version will get a 12-inch display with a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels. In addition, up to 3GB of RAM will increase, while the size of the built-in will be 16 or 32 GB. Among other improvements are expected port USB 3.0, and more capacious battery, capable of providing autonomy at 7:00.

These characteristics should be enough to work with the operating system Chrome OS .

More accurate performance and cost of the new Chromebook from Samsung will be known after the announcement of the device, however, according to preliminary information, the price will vary from $ 250 to $ 300.

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ASUS CES 2014 before decided in the specific form stir interest in the announcement of a new hybrid device, which will be held at the upcoming exhibition.

Hero movie became a symbol of New York City and the United States – the Statue of Liberty, which brandishes a hybrid mobile device, iridescent two colors: green and blue.

You would think that the ASUS show at CES 2014 a new generation of hybrid device Transformer Book Trio , which advertises and the Statue of Liberty, and green and blue, gradually changing each other, are a combination of OS Windows (most likely, Windows 8.1, as from Windows RT it long refused ) and Android in both laptop and tablet mode. Recall that the current model Transformer Book Trio provides an opportunity to “dual-boot” mode only laptop.

It is also possible to suggest that the basis for a new generation of hybrid device 3-in-1 ASUS Transformer Book Trio lie processor Intel Atom ( Silvermont ).

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Encouraged by the success Pocket Photo Printer Pocket Photo (PD223) , LG is prepared to release a second version of the device – Pocket Photo 2 (PD239). Demonstration of new items will be held as part of the Consumer Electronics Show CES 2014.

The new model was smaller, but better performance compared to the Pocket Photo PD223. Thus, the thickness of the device is 20 mm – 4 mm smaller than the previous solutions. Despite its compact size, the printer is capable of printing up to 30 images on a single charge (15 prints of the predecessor). Print resolution is 600 dpi. Novelty is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology and NFC. It can be used in conjunction with mobile devices running the operating system Android, iOS, and Windows 8 (probably a mistake in the announcement, and was meant OS Windows Phone 8). With the application for the printer, the user can edit photos, add them to the scope and effects, print QR-codes.

Portable Photo Printer LG Pocket Photo 2 (PD239) will go on sale in Korea in mid-January 2014. Unit price and the timing of its appearance in other markets are not reported.

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Samsung has announced its intention to show on the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 new video in a series of Smart TV.

Feature smart TV Samsung lineup in 2014 are improved features user interaction with the device. So much refined voice control function. Now you can change channels, just by saying the number of the desired channel. Also Improved voice search mechanism. Now the user to interact with the TV by voice is limited only by 11 countries, but in 2014 it will be available in 12 new markets.

In addition, significantly modified the function control your TV using gestures, added a new feature called “finger gestures.” Now the user can change channels, change the volume, control the viewing, search and run to view content using gestures undertaken fingers. For example, you can pause the video by sliding your finger counterclockwise.

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Recently introduced mobile devices Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 got back panels, the design of which resembles the textural skin. This decision proved to be so popular that it was decided to use in other products.

It is learned that in the future, Samsung intends to use the same coating and notebooks based on the operating system Windows. Thus, resource Seeko already shared image of a new laptop Ativ Book Style 9 OS Windows 8.1, the lid of which has the same performance as the back panel of the smartphone Galaxy Note 3.

Detailed specifications Laptop Samsung Ativ Book 9 Style has not yet reported. We only know that he will get 4 speaker output of 2 watts. It is expected that the device will be on display during the exhibition CES 2014 in early January.

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In addition to the largest TV with a curved display at CES 2014, LG also plans to demonstrate the device based on the operating system webOS.

Detailed specifications of LG TV with webOS has not yet reported. We only know that he learn 2-core processor, clocked at 2.2 GHz and 1.5 GB of RAM. The device will support multitasking.

Recall, the company originally planned to use Palm webOS smartphones. Later, the company HP bought Palm, together with the rights to webOS. After some refinement this operating system debuted on the plates HP. However, these devices have not received popularity because of their further advance was abandoned. Earlier this year, LG bought the HP webOS platform and announced its intention to use it to their TVs Smart TV.

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