Earlier in fotomire reigned exclusive primacy principle – if you have a big hand in a weighty DSLR, then you photographer. Everything else – the soapbox for photos in a family album. Dalnomerki stood alone. It is to this market and are used with Canon Nikon, releasing cool and reliable technique.

But times are changing now, and slowly to a place under the sun began to wade bezzerkalki. And if at first the market leaders quietly chuckled, then eventually come to understand what a huge part of the market goes to the competitors, and they also introduced their own system camera.

The representative of the mirrorless cameras in the second generation of Nikon today and we’ll see. Nikon 1 V2.

Design and Ergonomics Nikon 1 V2

The device is just to put it in a pocket or small bag / purse / clutch / whatever and carry always. In this case there is no sense of fragility – if in self-defense to throw it into someone in a dark alley, can cause significant damage to HP. In the production of magnesium alloy is used, so that the tactile sensation spectacular. Last but not least thanks to the rubber coating to prevent slipping.

Ergonomics camera also deserves praise – despite its small size, the camera fits in your hand like a glove, thanks to strong serving arm. Although women in neat handles it looks much more organically, but also for men’s suit. All kinds of buttons and levers a bit and most of them are small. Still, after a week of use accustomed.

On the front side, except for the lens release button, you can not find anything else. No, you can – there are also two stereo. The right side is empty. At the bottom – tripod socket and a compartment under the battery and memory card.

On the left side – MiniHDMI, MiniUSB and port for an external microphone. Which can not but rejoice.

The upper end of a busy flash and click to open it slightly offset to the left side and a small speaker next. The flash (mine decorative pentaprism) – standard hot shoe. The right side of a little more loaded. There – the shutter button is framed ring on / off button to record video and two wheels. One is responsible for selecting modes PASM, but besides all that you can find there an extended video recording mode, automatic mode, create creative photos and stuff. The second wheel is responsible for changing various parameters, and it is a mystery. The thing is that the wheel – and even buttons for parameter selection. Only need to click on it, pushing forward until it clicks.

Rear aspect most capacious. Offset to the left is an optical viewfinder with 1440k pixels, proximity sensor and diopter adjustment ring. The proximity sensor can operate in two modes: “Attenuation display, including the viewfinder,” “Off and the display and the viewfinder; activated when the last offering to the eye. ” It saves energy.

Left of the screen – four buttons, among them – Playback, Menu, Disp (analog Info) and deleting pictures.

Right of the screen – a microscopic four-way joystick-wheel inscribed with the OK button. Here hung a variety of functions, but that’s to have prilovchilis size. Top – button Fn.

In the spotlight – a three-inch display with a resolution of 921k dots. He did not touch, do not swivel, but bright enough to see what is happening, or what menu item to select. By the way, here it is revised and is in no way resembles a reflex brethren.

Immediately at this point to say that was not pleasant.
The first thing you want to pay attention to is the power button. I used to use the system when you feel a click after a little effort. To understand see how organized wheels turn DSLR Nikon. Immediately I was confronted with the fact that the wheel goes smoothly back and forth, always returning to the starting position. That is pulled back, let go – is on. Same for the shutdown. Absolutely embarrassing, because you can easily turn your device into a bag or pocket.

The second thing I want to note – it’s completely useless attachment system flash. Although the button for opening and for that, but a slight movement of the flash moved to the operating mode. I do not know how anyone, but I think that to break off her backpack is simple. Although, maybe it caught us disorderly instance – write in the comments.

And the third – Nikon 1 V2 suffers from the same illnesses as adults Nikon’y. Namely – unstick bands. I do not know, maybe the factory workers party superglue send in the end?

And the last – place on the body, in principle, enough to make the same joystick bit more. Or add at least a couple extra (no, they are not redundant) buttons. Although I have carp.

What’s inside?

The lens is clearly visible inch CMOS-matrix only 14 MP. Although this value with his head enough to get great shots. The processor inside – Expeed 3A. It’s just a recycled version of the third. Although it is recognized that handles tasks such stone to cheer. Lags and did not notice any slowdown when browsing menus or photos or shooting and otsmotren material. Writing takes place smartly – even after a series of 15 to / from the buffer to fill in about 50 pictures on a memory card is written about a second or two, but you can continue to shoot single immediately. We used a fast card Transcend 64GB SDXC UHS-I Ultimate (her review here ) to produce such results.

ISO speed – from 160 to 6400 ISO. I am personally very pleased that Nikon decided not to show how many times they can amplify the signal and decided to stay at reasonable numbers.

You can shoot at all values, in this case dating back to 1600 in RAW. After a competent processing images with values ​​above fit anywhere – even for WEB, though print, though not above the A5.

Dynamic Range pleasantly pleasing to the eye. You can shoot even difficult lit scenes, still the owner will receive a well-researched picture with volume. If necessary, you can include D-Lightning, which will draw more details, but if you want to HDR, have to do everything by hand – in an episode of FotoHack I’ll tell you how to do it.

Separately want to mention the ability to create dynamic images. It works like this – you take a picture with the appropriate configuration and the output becomes the second mov with sound (setup in just four types). To this need, I know.

Autofocus Nikon 1 V2

The camera has a system of 71 points, you can rely on completely. Focusing system allows it to grab the object that you wanted. Even in poor lighting conditions autofocus works quickly and accurately, providing the sharpness of the main subject. By the way, this system works even in video, then precisely as needed. Now create cinematic perefokusy easier – is just point the camera at a different subject.

Video capabilities Nikon 1 V2

Rollers are written in FullHD 60i/30p, HD – at 60p. It is possible to connect an external microphone and flexibility to control the aperture and shutter in Live-mode. But here there is one small bug nuance – to control the sound level on the schedule can not (or I am bad looking?), And there is no output for headphones.

Shooting TimeLapse’ov which has always distinguished the company, there are also available – will have to remove his hands from further processing.

But instead an opportunity to shoot sssuuupppeeerrr-ssslllooouuu-mmmooouuushshshnnn – 400 / s at a resolution of 640 x 240 pixels and 1,200 c / s – at 320 x 120. Discontinued this movie 3 seconds, the output is 16 and 48 seconds, respectively, at a frame rate 25 / s. Possibility of something cool, except that quality becomes so awful that it is much better to shoot in 60p and slow down image on a variety of plug-ins post. Yes, and the minimum exposure limit 1/1200s is not happy – it turns out that the survey can be made only in great lighting.

Good Nikon 1 V2

• Mass and dimensions.
• Ergonomics.
• Autofocus.
• Image quality.
• Dynamic range.
• Continuous shooting.
• Ability to record animated images.
• Port for a microphone.
• Video quality.
• Shooting Slow Motion.

Poorly Nikon 1 V2

• Price.
• Peel off the gum.
• Inconvenient power button.
• Opening flash.
• Lack of access for headphones.
• Lack of graphics sound.
• Lack of Time Lapse Motion.

Trimmed customization options for pictures (HDR, filters, vignetting control, etc.).
What glass to take

1 Nikkor VR 10-30 mm F3.5-5.6

Universal, not too light lens will become an indispensable companion for every day as a whale. My opinion – everyone in the coffer to be a glass, which just do not mind. A more detailed overview can be found here . Cost – about $ 200.

1 Nikkor VR 10-30 mm F3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM

In fact, the same lens as above, only with a motor for smooth zooming during movie recording. Worth 100 bucks more.

1 Nikkor VR 70-300 mm F4.5-5.6

Not astounding aperture, this lens is simply irreplaceable for those who can not imagine my life without shooting reportage and distant objects. Cost – $ 1000.

1 Nikkor AW 10 mm F2.8

Bright, wide-angle can boast that is protected from a variety of adverse environmental conditions – it is waterproof, cold-resistant and shockproof. In general, it is what you need to travel. After wide angle makes everything better. Price – $ 200.

1 Nikkor 10 mm F2.8

This is a variation on the theme of large-aperture wide angle without safety features. Suitable for travel, but obviously not for the extreme. It costs 250 dollars.

1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5 mm F3.5-5.6

Protected zoom developed taking into account the camera’s capability AW 1, so fans shoot in bad weather it is a must. Besides, the focal length of 30-70 mm equivalent can easily make it to the main carcass. Cost – $ 220.

1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13 mm F3.5-5.6

Not really aperture sverhshirokougolnik-zoom – great choice for shooting travel, architecture or genre pictures. Will cost the owner of 500 bucks.

1 Nikkor 18.5 mm F2.8

Focal length of the lens – about 50 mm equivalent. This means that the aperture can easily fix you live on camera, taking pictures of everything – from the architecture to the general reports. All for 200 bucks.

1 Nikkor 32 mm F1.2

Supersvetosilny representative of the family of lenses 1 Nikkor. This is a classic portrait lens with 85mm focal length roughly equivalent. Removing it, you will get a nice blur the background and the ability to not worry about ISO or shutter speed even in low light conditions. The cost is $ 900.

Alternative

Sony Nex-6

Bezzerkalka hybrid autofocus, matrix format 16 MP APS-C, swivel touch screen and Wi-Fi. Its cost is about $ 700. “Six” is an excellent choice for those who love to travel light and prefer to have a large selection of optics, including third-party manufacturers. Review is here.

Fuji X-E1

Camera, made in retro design, not exactly impress almost anyone. Clean lines, metal, imitation coating under the skin, as well as a bunch of film simulation modes. However, the port for an external microphone is not here, just as in the previous model. Cost – about $ 650. By the way, here matrix – 16 MP, format APS-C. Read the full review here.

Samsung NX-300

The camera features a large 3” touch screen, support for Wi-Fi, 20 MP APS-C matrix has a stylish modern design and good PhotoChances. Cost – about $ 550. However, there is no viewfinder – sight only on the screen. Review is available here.

Canon EOS M

Bezzerkalka from Canon boasts 18 MP matrix format APS-C, the presence of a port for an external microphone, compact size, but it has no viewfinder. In addition, the display – immovable, so that non-standard angles have a little try. Cost – about $ 550.

Olympus E-M5

Camera with matrix size Micro 4/3. Here there is also a good design, and swivel display and viewfinder, and just cool matrix stabilization system, which smooths trembling hands. But at the same port for an external microphone is not. Camera worth about $ 850. We have made ​​it a full review.

Panasonic DMC-G6

Another representative of the Micro 4/3 can not boast of ultra-compact dimensions – outwardly resembles a small SLR camera. But while there is a lot of advantages – mic, viewfinder, turning on three axes touchscreen display, a large number of mechanical controls. Cost – about $ 750. A full review is available here.

Panasonic DMC-GF6

Compact camera without a viewfinder, with swivel touch screen, small size and good PhotoChances is a perfect companion in all kinds of travel. Cost – $ 600. Review here.

Nikon 1 AW 1

Foolish not to mention alternatives that representative bezzerkalok from Nikon. This camera – simply brilliant solution for those who can not sit still and spend their leisure time in an extreme situation. Secure the camera can withstand immersion in water up to 15 m, a fall from a height of 2 m and frost down to -10. Also here there is also a navigation module, which includes GPS, compass and barometer with depth.

Summary Nikon 1 V2

Spending with the Nikon 1 V2 enough time, I realized I did not know what to conclude. To say that the camera is bad, I can not that good – too. Rather, it is neutral. It takes good photos, but the stars from the sky is not enough, she takes good video, but the film clip or shoot her, I would not. Like, it’s cool, and like – damp.

The result was a camera for $ 750 for those who need a small camera for every day or travel, but that does not expect anything from him supernatural.

I believe that the direction the company took very good. If only slightly modify the video and PhotoChances, as well as many minor illnesses, this camera is an excellent choice traveler or someone looking for an inexpensive and high-quality instrument.

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Not everyone need an expensive and powerful smartphones, because sometimes just enough opportunities “dialer” with an extended menu to choose from, like the camera so the internet – and, of course, in such cases, there is not much sense to overpay, even for inexpensive (considering its characteristics) Nexus 5, or even already become proverbial Moto G. However, I would not want that all actions have been hampered because of bleak braking device or that it literally did fell apart in his hands, and Turbo X1 and avoids one and the other misfortunes, becoming a very attractive option for its price.

This smartphone is small and tightly knit wedges (113 x 58 x 9.26 mm, weight 109 grams), looks almost indistinguishable from the Galaxy line of numerous models from the Korean company Samsung. Similar hull shape and contours, the same silver plastic piping passing through the ends of at least a plastic housing; however, different texture thereof, unlike the glossy mastermind Turbo X1 body riddled with fine mesh, so (and it is small size), he lies in the hand of a very nice and comfortable. In testing we had a white pattern, there is also a dark blue variation.

Earns extra points apparatus and thanks Okay build anything here does not creak, not loose and do not play, regardless of what kind of cover two complete you will use. However, this is not surprising, since the included analog Flip Cover not attached instead of a lid, and literally glued to it using a sticker. Such a decision can not be considered practical, because over time it will start to fall off, but the implementation is quite interesting, nothing like I have not seen for a very long time.

Location and standard buttons will be familiar to anyone in the same “Samsung” three keys on the front panel (touch the “Menu” and “Back” hardware “House”), the power on the right side and the volume rocker twin – on the left.

Habitually same location and other elements interact with the device, whether it touch 3.75 “IPS-display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels on the front panel and the camera with flash and speaker – on the back.

Screen, by the way, was pleasantly surprised, it is bright and juicy, and the viewing angles are close to the maximum – as you smart not cool, the picture remains in any case abolyutno readable (except black out slightly into the blue). But under the bright sunlight the picture, alas, fade, although it remains visible. Oleophobic coating is not here, the screen is quite dirty quickly.

Microphone is only one, and it is located on the bottom side of the device – you no additional noise reduction. But hear me was all very well, though, and made their way interlocutor during conversation noises from the outside, whether it is a strong wind or vehicles on the roadway.

When you first start your smartphone immediately flew update – it is extremely nice though, because, as a rule, this class of smartphone users expect to upgrade is not necessary. Nice because your device manufacturer support.

The operating system here is the ubiquitous Android version 4.2.2, you could possibly take for MIUI because of her similar icons. Nevertheless (alas), it is not, it uses almost “naked” Android with pleasant additions such as the possibility the device is switched off and on schedule, easy to manage two SIM-cards and audio profile settings.

Everything works smartly enough, although I would not rely on the fact that you can play heavy games, Mali-400 GPU and dual-core 1.2 GHz processor MediaTek MTK6572 no longer cope with the special tasks assigned to them – svezhevyshedshy Deus Ex: The Fall corny did not load levels. But Asphalt 8 showed himself to be surprisingly cheerful, and I do not think I could tolerate him play on Turbo X1. Any Swamp crocodiles yes evil birds worked perfectly.

In everyday life, all very well, although after top models and applications run, of course, not so hot as quickly, and from memory like povygruzhatsya, because here it is set just 512 MB (same basic 4GB, there is the possibility of further expansion at using a memory card microSD).

For the maintenance of life in the smartphone throughout the day meets absolutely ridiculous amount of battery of 1200 mAh, but it is enough if you use your smartphone as a “dialer” – sleeps X1 moderately well, the background is low rank. If they run the most difficult game, defuse this very little one can be a few a couple of hours (720p-video viewing is enough for 5 hours).

In general, Turbo X1 got a nice machine, although right to single out any one of its sides, I can not. It’s small, lightweight, and long runs – and in addition, he has a very good display and average performance. Yes, the camera, it is not considered, but what else is needed for some ridiculous $117 ?

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Nokia continues to make good devices that, in principle, it is logical. If ASUS, Samsung and LG can afford to experiment and demonstrate the technology, the Nokia is obliged to produce only products that fall into the bullseye. That’s why today you can buy a good dialer Finnish manufacturer, good budget smartphone on WP8, great flagship cameraphone monstryachy, and now fablet, and for two. At the Nokia World conference in Abu Dhabi, the company revealed two new items with screens 6 “, for those simpler – Nokia Lumia 1320, and for those who are hardcore – Nokia Lumia 1520, which today look.

What is interesting is that Nokia Lumia 1520, in fact, no direct competitors, if I did not miss anything. Let’s remember: Samsung has a similar size model – Galaxy Mega 6.3, but it becomes almost perfectly opposite the Nokia Lumia 1320, which is easier in 1520. Sony has Xperia Z Ultra, but it is much more than Nokia. Also there is a Samsung Galaxy Note 3, this is the best smartphone compared with 1520, although they are different. Despite the difference in size (Note 3 is much smaller in 1520), namely Samsung gave birth to a similar class devices and I know people choosing just between these two models. So sometimes I’ll remember the music.

For he’s not accuse Nokia nor about a single device – for the body. All current models are not made just fine, I would say, with the soul. Different colors, materials and build quality, fun shapes – prolzovatsya and smartphones, and dialers, and now, the Finnish manufacturer and tablet nicely. Recently, we have, by the way, went on a review of the first tablet Nokia – Lumia 2520, his body quite liked everyone who took him in hand. Overall, Nokia does not risk, and does everything well and immediately. At least that can be done – iron, for problems with the software when they are not always solely responsible manufacturer.

Versatility pleases model, if you like matte plastic – you Lumia 1520 suit, if you like that better gloss – the same model as you want. I have to test the yellow “lyumiya” plastic mat and then I really like. However, 100%, there are those who seem more solid gloss, glamorous for such sale is a 1520 red. I glossy plastic, by the way, not very much. There are models for those bright colors are not suitable, for example, if you go around the clock in a suit, you are likely to be way more restraint color, the same black.

Arrangement of all elements on the body completely standard and habitual users WP8-devices. Separately, I note two things that pleased me: the presence at hardware buttons to control the camera, it is in all the devices on the Windows Phone, and a slot for memory cards Micro SD, it is not everywhere, and not only on the OS. If you compare it with the already mentioned Galaxy Note 3 in the Nokia implementation of slots I like much more the memory card then you can get / insert / replace without removing the battery cover (which is not). In Note 3 for the same action is necessary to remove the cover, though the smartphone off and do not need. On the card can store your entire music library, including photos and videos. Work with files of another type is unlikely to succeed, given the lack of access to the file system.

Dimensions smartphone is pretty impressive, although the display size 6″ surprises. Frame on the sides of the screen are small – it pleases, but the chin and nadborodok might be a little less, I think. Thickness of 8.7 mm, and, oddly enough, this figure does not seem small. However, rounded corners, tapered edges and magic make use of the model is more or less comfortable. If the use of canopy should be considered as convenient.

Display

In Nokia Lumia 1520 set a very good IPS-display with proprietary technology Clear Black. It is covered with a protective glass Gorilla Glass 3. Otsutvtuet air gap, which is why the picture is literally under your fingers, and viewing angles are maximized. Resolution – Full HD and it is the first smartphone with a resolution of WP8. Pixel density at 6 “diagonal – 367 dpi, no grain at all, given the technology of manufacturing. At the same Note 3, with a smaller diagonal screen, the pixels can be considered due to the type of matrix Super AMOLED. The screen looks very rivlekatelno against competitors, not black light, as in most IPS-screens, contrasting colors, bright. In the settings you can adjust the picture for themselves and enable increased sensitivity to the smartphone could be manipulated with gloves.

Camera

Camera in 1520 – another very strong point of the device. At the top Nokia smartphones, it simply has to be cool and then she is such. 20 MP, Carl Zeiss, matrix size 1/2.5 ‘optical stabilization – this set of characteristics, not every praise. Of course, this is not the Lumia 1020, with its vast array, but 1520 photos are of excellent quality.Smartphone mobile photography lovers have to taste, the more recently released the official Instagram client for Windows Phone. Love firmware application Nokia Pro Cam, which can be configured by default to run by pressing the camera key. There is as automatic shooting mode as green on the SLR and manual. You can adjust ISO, focus (!), Exposure, shutter speed of 1/16000 seconds to 4 seconds and more. In general, there are many possibilities. Large resolution is not only for the enviable characteristics smartphone makes even 5 MP photos using all available, it significantly affects the quality, especially in low light conditions. And the coolest – you can use an approximation similar optical 2-fold when taking a photo, and a 4-fold when shooting movies. 

Productivity and Software

Here smartphone also happy – finally getting a smartphone WP a lot of money, you will get and specifications corresponding to the flagship. About uncompromising display I said now go through the processor and other components at hardware. In 1520, installed the most recent quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800 with 2.3 GHz. The same stands for the new flagship models on Android, for example, in the already mentioned Galaxy Note 3. Also schedule here masthead – Adreno 330. Operatianoy memory – 2 GB user – 32. Characteristics, as we see, advanced, nothing to complain about, except the fact that for all this necessary? Applications requiring such iron, I have not found, and demanding games for WP8 – just two and a handful. There Riptide GP 2, there is Modern Combat 4, just recently released GTA San Andreas, but it all goes on weaker hardware. Let’s hope that such features here in the future, because once the game has started to emerge as GTA, we can hope to other hits. Another problem is that in front of us first smartphone WP with Full HD display. What can I say, if not all of the standard software adapted for such permission? Sided same, especially games, have a resolution of HD, 1520 image is stretched and looks sad. Hopefully, the situation will get better quickly.

• Dimensions: 163x85x9 mm.
• Weight: 209 g
• Operating System: Windows Phone 8 GDR3.
• Processor: Quad, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974), 2,2 GHz
• Graphics: Adreno 330.
• Display: IPS, ClearBlack, 6 “, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 367 ppi
• Memory: 32 GB of flash, Micro SD
• RAM: 2 GB.
• Camera: Basic – 20 MP, video recording in 1080p, 30 frames / s, front – 2 MP.
• Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4,0, NFC.
• Interface connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, Micro USB.
• Battery: Li-Pol battery 3400 mAh.

Continuing about the software in the Nokia Lumia 1520 installed a new version of WP8 – GDR3. It has introduced several new sizes of tiles, support quad-core processors and displays with Full HD displays. The rest of the changes are not so much to say about the OS is also not necessary. Of corporate software has nokievskogo Nokia StoryTeller, Here Drive + and others.

Output

Nokia makes a very nice device that wants to use it. I especially like amateur mobile photography, cameras, and application Nokia Pro Cam in Nokia smartphones are just great. But as they say, a good guy – it’s not a profession, the smartphone is definitely very nice, with good potential inside, but the outside disgusting ecosystem. There is a good camera, but, in fact, her mobility is only slightly larger than kompatnoy bezzerkalke – only plus is that the smartphone is always close by. A process picture, at least as I was not looking, almost nothing. Games, applications – with this problem at the WP, although popolzovavshis smartphone thoroughly, I like the OS itself. So if all sum up, a serious drawback in 1520 alone – a good number of third-party software.Well, the cost to acquire Nokia Lumia 1520 we have less than $ 600, hardly happens. This Dorje than Note 3. I do not want to say that Nokia’s smartphone itself worse, but, as I said, they are incomparable ecosystem, this must be considered.

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Game controllers for smartphones and tablets – is useful gadgets for those who really like spire. Today and for Android, iOS and present games that just a few years Nazal not everyone could play on a PC, for example: GTA San Andreas, Deus EX, FIFA and others. And play them with on-screen control is not as convenient as on an external keypad. Probema the latest was as follows: each manufacturer gamepads had to personally make a fuss about the supported games, it’s always meant that the number of games was small. But in iOS 7 Apple added support for gamepads and now all the new ones should be compatible with all games developers which respectively added compatibility with manipulators. Today we look at one of the first new generation gamepads – MOGA Ace Power.

The device is intended for gadgets Apple, but not all. Fit all iPhone and iPod Touch with built-in Lightning. To all devices, regardless of thickness, and held tightly in the fixtures, complete a further pad.

A major advantage over competing solution from Logitech – more controls: sticks, triggers, cross, buttons … Everything as in adults manipulators. There’s even a headphone jack is.

In MOGA Ace Power has a built-in battery, 1800 mAh, which can recharge your smartphone or player because gameplay discharges cool gadgets. But if the charge is not required, you can turn off the switch on its individual controller. Gamepad itself charged by jack MicroUSB.

Speaking of convenience – keep manipulator inserted gadget is very convenient, comfortable size. During transport, MOGA folded, losing twice in size. However, if the player is not a smartphone or inserted, the construction feels flimsy, but in fact the plastic out of the box there is a small manufacturing defects like scratches. By the way, on the PSP some parties, such as were. Well, soiled plastic can not be attributed to the pluses, greasy stains remain visible very well.

In order to not fall out of the smartphone mounts or diskonketa happened with the controller in the hottest point in the game, after fixation device, its position is fixed tumbler Smart Lock, located on the back side.

The biggest drawback of the controller for me personally – that it can not work with smartphones in most types of covers or cases, they should be removed. Those who use case studies, are likely to be unhappy about it. Also the film by fixing halves MOGA, the lower part of the protection bulged.

Also, the biggest drawback I find it impossible to connect the iPad, because he has more display, and autonomy is much better. it would be cool to be able to kadzhety Connect with Bluetooth, but no module in MOGA. That’s why I like the controller from SteelSeries – Stratus .

Most importantly – the game that is supported? The manufacturer’s website , you can view the supported games . Among them are such well-known hits like Riptide GP2, Asphalt 8, Dungeon Hunter 4, Dead Trigger 2, Limbo, Galaxy On Fire 2, several Sky Gamblers, Duke Nukem Manhattan project, GTA San Andreas and others. In principle, there is play in that game but still not enough. Understandably, there is more to blame for developers, but still, so far with buying a gamepad and can wait. For me, the biggest drawback is the lack of support of FIFA, then wine lies entirely on EA, but it makes it no easier.

Overall, summing up, I would recommend this controller for those who do not use any covers or films and plays exclusively on a handheld device, to have such MOGA has some advantages: convenient size, management and built-in battery. I recommend everyone else, or wait, or pay attention to the already mentioned model from SteelSeries – Stratus .

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Design

ASUS X200CA design is fairly simple, but not devoid of playfulness. It has a full plastic body with a fine ribbed texture which is very useful when carrying the laptop, and just pleasant to the touch. The bottom of the computer is made of the same plastic as the rest of the body. It is said that in contrast to many computers at the ASUS X200CA This panel looks very neat.

Laptop cover, though, and is made of plastic, flex only under strong pressure. The computer opens quite easily, but the lid is kept fairly reliable, does not rattle and does not falter during the opening / closing the computer. Well, according to tradition, in the center of the panel is a small logo Asus, which immediately catches the eye of the user.

Operating panel ASUS X200CA looks pretty cozy. Everything is in its place, which is a huge plus for a fairly simple computer. Pleasantly surprised by the size touchpad, which, despite its limited space is inspiring dimensions. Width of the laptop is 25.6 mm and weighs 1.24 kg. In short, what you need to carry.

Input Devices

Compare the computer keyboard of small and home multimedia laptop rather silly. However, even some small laptops leave a much more pleasant experience from work than their larger counterparts.

Keyboard from ASUS X200CA has a rather mild stroke with an average depth, which is very good for printing. The key here is not flimsy and have a sharp rebound, which again suggests that to work in the way he approaches. The only slight downside is the small arrow keys, for which it is not difficult to miss.
As we noted earlier, quite a pleasant surprise for us was the large touchpad, which supports many multi-touch gestures needed to run the latest version of Windows OS. Also, the touchpad does not have physical keys, but instead is pressed over the entire surface. He pressed, by the way, quite easily, without making much noise. In addition, ASUS X200CA and equipped with a touchscreen. It did not miss a lot. Touch screen allows you to minimize the cost of time and effort to navigate the Windows 8. He knows modern gestures, and also has a fairly accurate input.

Screen

Diagonal Screen ASUS X200CA is 11.6 inches with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. Despite the relatively simple matrix, the screen of our computer issues a juicy and vibrant colors that is sure to please fans hold screenings on the road. Perhaps the only drawback of this screen are narrow viewing angles, that is, in principle, is not fatal.

This screen is the best fit for the road conditions: you can always work with text documents and presentations, as well as entertain themselves watching movies or running an old, but a favorite of the strategy.

Performance

For a small and affordable ASUS X200CA subnotebook has a relatively high performance. On board of this computer is a low-voltage dual-core Intel Pentium 2117U clocked at 1.8 GHz. The hard drive is of 500 GB, and 4 GB of RAM to help the processor to cope with the tasks. As used herein the video card integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics, which is unlikely to pull the new games, but it will cope with the launch of applications, and many of the old video games. 

Interfaces

The set of interfaces at the ASUS X200CA not too big, because of its size. It includes two ports USB 2.0, one USB 3.0, HDMI video output and VGA, Internet connection RJ-45, SD-card reader slot, lock Kensington, combined audiodzhek 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jack and AC-adapter.

Output

ASUS X200CA – this is a good and inexpensive solution for travelers. This computer when its price is relatively high performance and high quality keyboard and a stylish design. Of the minuses can be noted here a weak screen, which is not so scary when working on the road.

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Options for protecting delicate body of iPhone 5 from scratches – a great many. There are cases of skin is made ​​of rigid plastic, and there is a tree, and there are “kozhurki” made ​​from TPU, such as blankets Energie and Miss Sixty for the iPhone 5 . We offer a closer look.

What is this stuff is? Certainly, some of our readers have already seen termopoliuretanom, at least, certainly saw great balls for walking on water. Of the same material are made and cases Energie and Miss Sixty, which ensures high durability.

Covers are heavy enough, thanks to the feeling of high-quality accessory. Impression is reinforced after a careful note of the quality of the application prints – it’s really high. In each series of covers (Energie and Miss Sixty) there are a few models. For example, cases are addressed to Miss Sixty 60s – hippie daisy in the heads and other paraphernalia that time. The models are called – 60’s Hippies.

Also, the manufacturer did not forget about Andy Warhol, are available Covers Pop Art, with a bright print with a repeating object. It looks very interesting!

Holders of Series Energie much more “serious”. As a model Dynamic Energie, and Family Business are less bright colors and are aimed primarily at members of the stronger sex. Family Business Cases were clearly inspired by the gangster-themed, because of this they have a strong design and black color.

Dynamic Energy covers speak for themselves – they plotted dynamic prints, which were intertwined planes and grungy textures that together create a great and unusual look of your iPhone 5. Of course, access to all controls of a smartphone is still open – there are cutouts for the camera, lock button, slider mute, volume rocker, headphone jack, speaker and microphone.

Buy Cases Miss Sixty and Energie you can store in Drivix. The cost of the accessory is $36.

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On the interface iOS 7 working team of designers led by Johnny Ive (Jony Ive), so the appearance of the new system came out as simple and concise, like the others, he created products.

One could even argue that Apple followed the trend, initiated by Microsoft in the operating system Windows Phone, with an emphasis on two-dimensional graphics and fonts. This is a “simplification” of the interface is clearly not pass without debate, and do not leave people indifferent. But let’s look at what’s new in Apple made iOS 7.

Control Center – Control Center

Quick access to the settings of the flyout – function, long known users to Android, but iOS is nothing like “out of the box” was not. In Apple decided to remedy this shortcoming, so that iOS 7 will be the control center, which can be called by swiping your finger from the bottom to the center of the screen.

This menu will be set to turn on / off the “in plane”, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mode “do not disturb”, screen rotation, and adjust the brightness. In the same panel will be key players, sound control, the keys activate AirDrop and AirPlay. At the bottom of the control center will be located buttons: a flashlight, a timer, a calculator and a camera.

The new center alerts

In iOS 6 Apple developers have submitted notification center, which contains all the notifications that arrive at the device. The new version of this function will improve, and iOS 7 will receive a notification in the center of three tabs: Today, everything is missing.

Tab “Today” will display the weather, reminders, schedules, calendar and other useful information that users may want during the day.

The tab “all”, as you might guess, contains all the notifications that fall into your device. By analogy, in the “missing” you can see all the missed warning or those with which the user did not do anything for 24 hours.

Multitasking

In the Apple iOS 7 promises to implement a new multitasking, in which the system will study the habits of the user, that is, at what time and what applications they use. This will allow the operating system to automatically update the contents of the programs at a time when people have to work with them.

Sounds strange, but Apple promises that if a user opens a news application at 9 am each day, iOS 7 will learn it, and will automatically update the news even before he took the smartphone / tablet in hand.

In addition, the interface will update the multitasking besides icons it will also contain a card applications that you can close the flick of a finger from the center to the top of the screen.

Camera

The camera interface in iOS 7 will change to match the system to switch between different shooting modes it will be possible to use the swipe gesture.

In addition, Apple will add a camera filters and the new “square” photo size, the result will something similar to Instagram, but without the social component. In total there will be nine filter chamber with the possibility of viewing real time.

Photos

Built Gallery in iOS 7 will learn to sort the photos, taking into account not only the date but also the time and place. Thus, the pictures can be automatically sorted in the “Collections”, “Moments” and “Years.”

By year all clear, but each “year” contains the “Collections” that sort photos by geography, for example, a walk through the city to another.

In turn, the “Collections” include “Moments”, this is the same sort by geodata, but broken down into smaller parts, for example, a photo from one of the street.

AirDrop

AirDrop function first appeared in OS X 10.8, it can help to be shared between multiple files your Mac. With the release of iOS 7, it will also appear on the iPhone / iPad / iPod touch, and allow you to send to compatible devices, photos, videos, documents, and contacts through a network of Wi-Fi.

Safari browser

Apple designers redesigned mobile browser Safari, he began to look better, and at the same time has added new features. It appeared a unified line for address entry and retrieval of information, added the ability to navigate with gestures, as well as change the display mode of the open tabs.

In addition, while scrolling down the page, the browser will now automatically hide the navigation bar and enter the address, turning the site almost the entire screen.

As in Safari for OS X Mavericks, the mobile version you can view sent from the browser to the social network links, and iCloud Keychain password synchronization and the ability to automatically generate them.

Internet Radio

Rumors that Apple will launch Internet radio service went a long time ago, and the company still has taken this step, but used a different approach. Thus, the presented service iTunes Radio is part of the iTunes Store, and lets you listen to Internet radio, choosing from more than 200 thematic stations.

Its operation is structured so that the more people are listening to music, the more accurate the recommendations he gives service. Because this radio is part of the store, all you can listen to the song right there to buy.

In fact, the launch of iTunes Radio and aims to generate sales of music in the iTunes Store. As long as the service works only in the U.S., but Apple promises to expand it to other countries.

App Store

In the App Store will be a new feature to search for programs, which will be called Apps Near Me. It will pick up the application, depending on the user’s location.

For example, if a person was in the Louvre, App Store with a new feature to show him all of the applications that are relevant to this museum. Also in the App Store will be a new category of software and games for children.

Search for iPhone

With Apple iOS 7 seriously take up the problem of lost or stolen iPhone, with an updated feature Find My iPhone unlock or reset the device will not be so easy.

The new version of iOS this safety feature can not be disabled without entering a username and password, Apple ID, just like reset the device to factory default settings. If the attacker still managed to reset, Find My iPhone can still display on the lock screen smart phone message from the actual owner. In addition, to reactivate the iPhone will also need to enter the Apple ID, which is used to reset.

Release iOS 7 will take place in the autumn of this year, so Apple is still time to finalize the design and functionality of the system. Upgrading to a new version of the OS will: iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 4, 3, 2, and mini.

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