Intel chips for thin and low-cost laptops, the new “iron” line of smartphones Samsung Galaxy C, futuristic 3D-printer ZMorph, the end of the era of the Xbox 360, new 12-inch “MacBook” long lasting portable speaker B & amp; O Play, first smartphone world with the HDR-display and play “hardware” Acer. These and other news of the week -. In Vestey.Hi-tech Collection
Xbox 360 will no longer be
The company Microsoft announced the termination of further production of the Xbox 360 game console, which in November last year celebrated its 10th anniversary from the date of release. This was announced by the head of Microsoft gaming division, Phil Spencer. For some time the prefix will continue to be sold in stores until stocks are exhausted, but released it will be no more.
“Xbox 360 has helped to redefine an entire generation of gaming at Microsoft. I am extremely proud of all the work and dedication that They were invested in the development of ‘iron’ the Xbox 360, services and gaming portfolio over the past decade and I am grateful to the fans for their endless passion and support “, -. wrote in Microsoft Phil Spencer blog
According to Spencer, the owners. Xbox 360 will continue to receive updates via Xbox Live, and all related online services will remain active. Also, Microsoft has committed to support all the “hardware” for the console (for xbox.com/support address). In addition, gamers will be able to continue to play all the games for the Xbox 360, which is backward compatible with the current model, Xbox One.
Column B & O Play plays all day
The company B & amp; O Play began selling portable speaker A1 with very capacious lithium-ion battery (2200 mAh). The manufacturer promises that its battery life (with “moderate” volume) will be enough for 24 hours of continuous music playback. New items can be ordered for $ 249 on the website B & amp; O Play. A1 is available in two colors:. With silver and green
In addition, Bluetooth-equipped speaker and wide directional microphone port USB Type-C. A1 If you connect to a computer, it can be used for the organization of conference calls. Besides, the novelty unusual appearance: it looks like the aluminum washer with a leather lace. The surface of the “dome” is very smooth -. No buttons or protrusions on it there
The Verge editor Dan Seifert was “impressed with the sound volume, despite its relatively compact size.” “Two-way speaker has Midwoofer an aluminum cone and a silk dome tweeter, both managed by B & amp; O Play DSP, – the journalist writes, – A1 does not shake your bass, but his 30-watt amplifier easily fills the sound room or provide a party in the open music air. in addition, he was just really cool looks “.
smart phone with the HDR-display first in the world
The company Sony will soon announce a new gadget out of the lineup Xperia X, presented at the MWC 2016 and has not yet gone on sale. Presumably, the new device – Xperia X Premium – the world’s first smartphone with the HDR-display. HDR-display provides extended dynamic range, its maximum brightness will be 1300 nits.
In contrast, one of the best, according to experts, the screens on the market, owned by the tablet Apple iPad Pro with a diagonal of 9.7 inches , brightness of 511 nits. The second distinguishing feature of the display Xperia X Premium will be the contrast – 2000: 1. Also, Xperia X Premium will work with 10-bit color palette, displaying about 1 billion colors. The majority of the flagships of other manufacturers, the figure is about 16.8 million.
Works display device at a frequency of 120 Hz, that is, the picture on it is updated twice as often as other smartphones. Screen size will be 5.5 inches, and its resolution – modest in comparison with the 4K-predecessor Xperia Z5 Premium 1920 x 1080 pixels. The smartphone will get a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 3GB of RAM and a balanced port USB Type-C.
Game “iron” Acer
at a press conference held in new York, Acer showed several new products for gaming enthusiasts. Among the new products announced entered Predator 17X – a high-performance gaming notebook with a chip Intel 6th generation. Its processor supports overclocking and graphics card Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 desktop level. Cooling System Predator 17X includes three fan
Predator G1 -. a compact gaming PC with a full-sized card Nvidia GeForce GTX (you can install and more powerful Titan X), Intel Core processor 6th generation and, in the maximum configuration, 64 gigabytes of RAM DDR4. The Acer stressed that this new product supports the VR-devices like Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
Among other things, Acer introduced a new line of curved monitors Predator Z1, designed for gamers. Each model has a built-in G-Sync technology that allows graphics cards and computer monitors to “understand” each other, to each new image appears on the screen only when necessary. Thus, G-Sync speeds up gameplay, reduces to a minimum the jerks, delays and makes the picture smoother. Predator Z1 will be available in several sizes, including 27, 30 and 31.5 inches. The latter will maintain the aspect ratio of 21: 9 and with extra-angle view
Overview:. Wireless speaker LG Sound360
On the test to Vesti .Hi-tech has got a compact Bluetooth-column, which looks like a bottle of yogurt. It is with this form have decided to experiment in the LG, releasing Sound360 (also known as Smart Audio LG NP7860) – Wireless speakers with an unusual, able to decorate the interior design and original management
But the acoustic characteristics of the device, alas, is not audiophile. – for playing pop hits or rock mainstream LG Sound360 fit well, but the music is more slozhnosochinennogo when playing on it “zamylivaetsya” disassemble parts difficult. Not the best way to Sound360 sparkle and dance electronics like trance or drum ‘n’ bass -. Due to the small “bass” potential
On the other hand, the vast majority of the inhabitants of the planet Earth in such subtleties not to listen to, hear music loudly – and it is good to notice the flaws, you need at least a few trained ear. But the designer looks, able to decorate any built in a modern style interior – from high-tech to the country – did not notice will not work
“Iron” series of Samsung.
The company in may, Samsung may introduce a new series of smartphones branded Galaxy C, which will be equipped with a very thin aluminum casing. The first line of the upcoming C became known last month to supply the Indian Zauba site, inform about a smartphone Samsung SM-C5000 with a 5.2-inch screen.
Recently, this model is “lit up” in the Geekbench 3 test . According to unconfirmed information, specifications C5 include 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 617 (1.52 GHz), Adreno 405 graphics and 4GB “RAM”. Work on the smartphone will be Android 6.0.1 operating system (Marshmallow).
As expected, the C-line devices will develop Galaxy A, made in glass-metal design. But in contrast to the model Galaxy A8, the new smartphone will be equipped with “slim metal body.” According to the informants, the announcement of C5 and another model, the C7, will be held next month, and you can buy them will at first only in the Chinese market.
chips Intel cheap laptops
Intel has introduced Apollo Lake – a new generation of Atom-processors, designed not only to increase the power of mobile devices,” 2 in 1 “, but also make them cheaper and more compact. Apollo Lake are based on the x86 microarchitecture Goldmont. They will continue to be made on 14-nanometer process technology, but, unlike the Cherry Trail predecessors, will have the graphics core of the 9th generation (Gen9) – the same as in more Skylake powerful processor architecture
. Hardware support for decoding and HEVC vP9, said at Intel, will enable the new chips to play ultrachetky 4K-content. The configuration of the devices can be anything. Apollo Lake Processors (up to 4 cores) will include support for various types of RAM (DDR4, DDR3, LPDDR3 and LPDDR4) and drives (SATA, PCIe x4 and eMMC 5.0). In addition, Intel strongly recommends that manufacturers equip new products universal port USB Type-C, which can be used for charging and data transfer.
Sales of the first products on the new platform will begin no earlier than the 2nd half of the year . It is a tablet hybrids with detachable keyboard, convertible laptops, mini-PCs and other products that are being demanded, help to cushion the fall of the computer market. Apollo Lake chips themselves are produced under the Celeron and Pentium brands
iPhone 2017:. Glass and waterproof
In 2017 , the iPhone will be completely glass. This is the opinion analyst Ming Chi Kuo KGI. Moreover, the body made of glass make watertight. In order to ensure the necessary strength smartphone faces remain the metal, but the front and back panel are made of glass.
This solution will help get rid of the plastic inserts on top and bottom, annoying fans the perfect design and improve the reception quality of the network signal. Glass is heavier than aluminum, but, according to Kuo, the smartphone will not grow much weight – Apple uses a more lightweight and energy efficiency AMOLED-display device. According to rumors, Apple has reached an agreement with Samsung to supply tens of millions of the OLED-matrix.
Recall that Apple has used glass as a material for the back cover of the smartphone in 2010 in the iPhone 4, and in 2011 in iPhone 4s. As Kuo points out, it is likely that the iPhone 2017 will be similar to those of their predecessors.
A giant smartphone Xiaomi
The Chinese company Xiaomi will release a new large smartphone Xiaomi Max. The name of the device has received as a result of online voting, which was attended by about 250 thousand people.
According to unofficial information, the biggest in the history of the company Xiaomi smartphone will get a screen with a diagonal of 6.4 inches with a resolution of at least 2560×1440 pixels , Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory and a fingerprint reader.
In the Chinese social media have already published “spyware” image faceplate planshetofona. Judging by the pictures, the new gadget will get three touch buttons and a thin border around the screen. As for the sensor Touch ID, then if he is present, be located will clearly not on the front panel.
“smart” Moto 360 hours left in Russia
Lenovo has started selling smart Moto 360 hours 2nd generation in the Russian market. Wear gadget runs on Android Wear operating system, compatible with both Android-devices, and “iPhone”. Sync your smartphone extends the Moto 360, but “smart” watches can work without it, in a fully autonomous mode. Connecting to Wi-Fi, the device can receive updates and notifications, as well as perform a full range of voice commands.
Owners of Moto 360 have access to Google’s online services (from the card to the messenger Hangouts), view e-mail and calendar as well as to perform a voice search. Watches are made in a round stainless steel housing, which has a thickness of 11.4 millimeters and a diameter of 42 (30-mm screen 360h325 pixels) or 46 mm (40 mm 360h330).
The device has a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 400 with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz, 512 MB of “RAM” and 4 GB of internal memory, as well as modules Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g) and Bluetooth 4.0 LE. Under the lower cover Moto 360 is an optical heart rate monitor. The Russian model with a 42-mm housing will be sold in 26 490 rubles, with 46 mm – 28 490 rubles
Pink Galaxy S7
The color of “rose gold” surely become a trend among manufacturers of electronics. Following Apple, which produces in him not only smartphones and tablets, and even laptops, fashion trend picked Samsung
The Korean company announced the launch of its flagship devices -. Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge – in the color pink gold (in Apple rose gold, but Russian and pink rose in relation to the same color rendering). . Until that smartphones in this design are sold only in South Korea
Recall, Galaxy S7 S7 edge presentations and spoke of four colors – black, silver, gold and white. But in reality, the vast majority of market is represented only by the first three. Will the pink flagships as “elusive”, as the white -. Still unknown
Overview iPhone SE
Announced March 21 more affordable (from $ 400 in the US) iPhone SE appearance was almost an exact copy released in 2013 iPhone 5s – the latest Apple smartphone, which you can access it with one hand without any problems. Inside showed a motley set of components from the “iPhone” the latest generation – the processor, 2 GB of fast RAM, wireless interfaces, controllers and the main camera on the iPhone 6s, front-facing camera and a fingerprint scanner on the iPhone 5S
The screen is also on. “old man” – and it shows. And color reproduction, and viewing angles it is inferior to modern LCD-panels in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. What is it – to use in 2016, the 4-inch smartphone and what buyers iPhone SE will have to compromise for the sake of a more affordable “iPhone”, found Vesti.Hi-tech
The main conclusion for me at. the results of a two-week test drive iPhone SE – minced impossible to crank back. That is, of course, move with the 5.5-inch “iPhone” on the 4-inch is possible, you can feel at this pleasant nostalgic, you can even enjoy the way the device is securely in the hand, like a forgotten thumb easily reaches for any point screen. You can even get used again to set the text on the tiny keyboard (or establish an alternative – for example, I use Fleksy). On the other pros and cons of buying iPhone SE -. Our review
Smartphones LeEco lost audio jack
According to rumors, appeared in November last year, in the next model iPhone Apple refuses to 3.5-mm headphone jack, offering users instead use the Lightning-headset or wireless audio device. The Chinese company LeEco decided to overtake Apple – presented this week its three new smartphones have only one connector USB-C
To listen to music at Le 2, Le 2 Pro or Le the Max 2 will either have to connect a Bluetooth-headset,. or plug in your headphones, use the USB-C port. Two models of stereo headsets – a plug and a full-size – LeEco also revealed this week. Headphones Conformity (invented by the company) Continual Digital Lossless Audio.
Le Le 2 and 2 Pro are equipped with a FullHD display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, battery 3000 mAh, and the 10-core MediaTek (X20 to X25 and Le 2 in Le 2 Pro). In the basic model of the 16-megapixel camera and a 3 GB RAM, and “advanced” – the 21-megapixel Sony IMX230 sensor and 4GB “RAM”. Both models have a built-in storage to 32 GB.
Futuristic 3D-printer
The Polish company ZMorph developed a new product that combines the functions of 3D-printers and engraving CNC machine. The novelty would take a worthy place in the film “Martian”: body ZMorph 2.0 SX is made of transparent plastic and metal, and its shape is somewhat similar to a monoblock Apple iMac G3
In the company unit called “the most advanced multi. tool of 3D-printers. ” Interchangeable heads allow you to use it for different types of work: laser engraving (on the foil, leather, cardboard and plywood), milling (for plastic, as well as pine, walnut and other wood), print 3D-objects from more than 30 materials ( ABS-, PLA-, HIPS-plastic, ceramic, PVC film, the EVA-foam, etc.).
The whole machine weighs about 20 kilograms. ZMorph 2.0 SX has an LCD touch screen that allows you to control of 3D-printers without using a PC. Inside the envelope has a built size of 300 x 235 x 165 millimeters. The base model sells for $ 2690, fully furnished (with the laser module and the machine for extrusion) – for $ 3890
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Apple has updated its compact and super slim laptop MacBook, which was first shown last spring. 12-inch “MacBook” got new Intel processors, more powerful graphics and flash memory, and the time of its battery life has increased by an hour.
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