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TOP 10 notebooks: Most Popular Laptops for January 2012
Each month we compile data for popularity of a particular notebook in search engines and markets to get an idea for what mainstream consumers are looking at and thinking about using. Lets go through notebooks that our customers wanted to see the most during last month.
In that sense, think of this list as the "most clickable laptops of the month" ... the notebooks that most of the people visiting this site are interested in learning about. Keep in mind that clicks directly on the "Most Viewed Laptops" list do not count toward the total - keeping the list as fair as possible each month. The only clicks that count toward the monthly totals come from web searches like Google or from visitors who have clicked on a laptop after visiting our "Notebook Database" or inside our forums.
The 15.6-inch HP Pavilion g6 budget-priced laptop is the number one position holder for its first time ever. Following closely behind the g6 is last month's #1 position holder, the Asus Zenbook UX31 ultrabook. The number three position holder is Toshiba's answer to the ultrabook calling, the Portege Z830/835. We recently compiled a head-to-head feature on the #2 and #3 position holders to find out which one is the best for users searching for an ultrabook.
HP Pavilion g6
1. HP Pavilion g6 (Previously #2) - The Pavilion g6 is a budget-priced laptop that tries to balance great design, solid performance, and affordability. The Pavilion g6t series with 15.6-inch LED display features a range of available Intel Pentium and Core i series processors, Windows 7, multiple graphics options, and a 6-cell battery with more than four hours of battery life while browsing the web.
2. ASUS Zenbook UX31 (Previously #1) - The Asus Zenbook UX31 is a 13.3-inch notebook with a 900p
ASUS Zenbook UX31
screen. It also comes with the option of a 11.6-inch screen. It was designed to compete with Apple's MacBook Air because of its higher-end specifications in a slim form factor. You can customize this notebook with up to 4GB-1333 DDR3 RAM. It has a 50Whr polymer (non-removable) battery.
View the NotebookReview.com Review for the ASUS Zenbook UX31
3. Toshiba Portege Z835 (Previously #4) - The Toshiba Portege Z835 is a consumer notebook with a
Toshiba Portege Z835
13.3-inch 720p display and a dual-core Intel Core i3-2367M processor. Known as an "Ultrabook," it comes equipped with 4GB DDR3-1333MHz memory (max. 6GB), a 128GB solid state drive, USB 3.0 and a backlit keyboard. The battery provided six hours of life during our tests.
View the NotebookReview.com Review for the Toshiba Portege Z835
4. Lenovo G570 (Previously #3) - The G570 is part of the budget-priced/general use G-Series line by
Lenovo G570
Lenovo. Running on Windows 7 Home Premium on a 15.6-inch display (1366x768), the G570 has an Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor and up to 8GB of RAM. Choose from a 500GB capacity hard drive at 5400rpm or a 750GB capacity hard drive at 5400rpm. The graphics card included with the system is an Intel HD 3000 (integrated). (19,795 unique views)
View NotebookReview.com Review for the Lenovo G570
5. Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (Previously #7) - The 12.5-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is an ultraportable
Lenovo ThinkPad X220
business notebook that will soon replace the popular X201. The X220 comes built with the latest of the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core i3, i5 or i7), has a high-quality IPS display, and can deliver more than eight and a half hours of battery life. With the optional battery slice this system can deliver 18 and a half hours of mobile life. Choose up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a hard drive with up to 320GB of hard drive storage.
6. Asus N55S (Previously #5) - The Asus N55S is a consumer multimedia notebook that can also be used to
Asus N55S
play the latest games. It has a 15.6-inch 1080p display and it's equipped with an Intel Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor and a 2GB Nvidia GeForce GT 555M graphics card. The N55S has 8GB of DDR3-1333 memory and 750GB of storage space at 7200rpm. Our tests showed that the battery lasted about 4 hours without a power source.
7. Dell XPS 14z (Previously #6) - The Dell XPS 14z is a travel-friendly notebook due to its 0.9" chassis
Dell XPS 14z
thickness and 14-inch 720p display. Customize it with either an Intel Core i5-2430M or an Intel Core i7-2640M (dual-core processors) and up to 8GB DDR3-1333 RAM. The 14z comes equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M graphics card with Optimus technology.
8. Lenovo IdeaPad U300s (New to the top 10) - The 13.3-inch Lenovo IdeaPad U300s is an Ultrabook
Lenovo IdeaPad U300s
(ultraportable with 0.6 thinness) with decent specs and performance. The notebook weighs only 2.9 pounds. Equip it with up to a second-generation Intel Core i7 dual-core ULV processor, 256GB SSD, up to 4GB of memory, and integrated Intel HD graphics.
9. Toshiba Satellite P755-3DV20 (New to the top 10) - The Toshiba Satellite P755-3DV20 is a 3D ready
Toshiba Satellite P755-3DV20
15.6-inch multimedia laptop. Included is a Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics, and 6GB DDR3 1333MHz memory. The system has a 750GB hard drive at 5400rpm.
10. Dell XPS 15z (Previously #8) - The Dell XPS 15z is a 15-inch multimedia notebook with an ultra-thin
Dell XPS 15z
metal chassis, an optional 1080p display and a backlit keyboard. The XPS 15z can be configured with a second-generation Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GT 525M dedicated graphics for serious multimedia performance. With a starting weight of just 5.5 pounds and an attractive metal exterior this is an interesting alternative to Apple's MacBook Pro
Here we go, best from laptops weby our users opinions. Now you can easily choose best leptop for you.
Photo of the day: the prototype of notebook APU AMD Trinity
At the AMD Financial Analyst Day was presented to the reference sample notebook APU AMD Trinity. The developer of the prototype ODM was the company Compal. Source has published photographs of the product.
Compal prototype
According to the manufacturer, shows one of several options for products that are designed to demonstrate the potential of new platforms and to attract OEM-partners.
It is expected that thin laptops at APU Trinity will cost $ 500-600.
In the embodiment shown in the photographs, using APU Trinity with low power consumption: TDP 17 or 25 watts.
The thickness of the PC - 18 mm.
The sample is equipped with two ports USB 3.0, mini-DisplayPort outputs and HDMI.
In addition, you can see the Ethernet port and socket audio subsystem.
On the weight and battery life of your computer data are not available.
Source: Engadget
5 Ways Your Laptop Could Be Transformed by Kinect
Matt Hickey at The Daily reported last Friday that Microsoft plans to bring its popular Kinect motion-sensing device onto laptops in the near future. The preview laptops, which appeared to be ASUS netbooks running Windows 8, feature a number of sensors running across the top of the screen where the webcam would normally be positioned. The Kinect will be able to function at such close distances thanks to the device’s new ”Near Mode,” which allows it to detect movement from a distance as close as 40 centimeters. Although Steve Ballmer announced Kinect for Windows at CES, this is the first time that a device has been integrated directly into the hardware of a notebook.
Since the Kinect was first released in 2010, hackers have been devising ingenious ways to transform the device into everything from a virtual fitting room to a robotic, lightsaber-wielding “Jedibot”. As astoundingly creative as these projects may be, however, ordinary users may be less thrilled about how – for instance – surgeons are using the hands-free motion controls of the Kinect to manipulate images, speeding up operations and reducing the risk of contamination. So what kind of practical applications can the average user expect? Here are five ways the Kinect can be used to enhance your daily laptop experience:
kinect
1. Hands-free browsing – browse the Internet by swiping aside windows and tabs, Minority Report-style. Tablet users already enjoy the sensation of whisking away windows with the flick of a wrist; imagine being able to do the same on a laptop, without touching anything at all. Moreover, users would be able to use multi-touch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom and four-finger flick to quickly and easily navigate websites, without dealing with obnoxious clickpads. British websiteElectricpig goes a step further, theorizing that one day we’ll be able to browse the Web without our hands at all, using eye-tracking software developed for the Kinect.
2. Hands-free media control – Xbox owners quickly fell in love with the Kinect’s ability to let them fast forward and rewind movies just by moving their hands through the air or speaking aloud to the device. Laptop users should enjoy the same capabilities, as well as greater possibilities. For instance, the Kinect could be used to navigate PowerPoint slides without needing to stand by the computer or use a remote control, skip or queue up songs without getting up from the couch, or manipulate photos without using a cumbersome mouse.
3. Hands-free typing – Windows already features voice commands and dictation for visually impaired users, but the software can be difficult to set up and use. With its sophisticated voice recognition capabilities, the Kinect could make dictation more accessible to mainstream laptop users. Imagine being able to write a Word document using nothing more than your voice, and quickly editing it with little more than a flick of your wrist.
4. Enhanced security – Ice Cream Sandwich already boasts a Face Unlock security feature for smartphones and tablets, but the tool can be easily fooled. Facial recognition software on the Kinect, which can detect the skeletal frame of a user, may be much harder to beat – particularly if the facial recognition software is paired with the Kinect’s voice recognition capabilities. For an added layer of security, laptop manufacturers could support gesture-based lock screens.
5. Social network integration – In an age of instantaneous status updates and photo-sharing, nothing could be more instantaneous than a person’s voice. Laptops featuring an integrated Kinect could allow users to tweet using their voice, use the device’s motion sensors to drag and drop photos into their Flickr albums, or “like” a YouTube video or a Facebook post by giving a thumbs-up in front of the camera.
Source: LaptopMag.com
The first batch of gaming laptops Razer Blade was sold in half an hour
Razer Blade, a new gaming laptop, waited for many people, despite the skepticism of many experts over the price devaysa. And now the company a couple of days ago Razer released for sale its first batch of these laptops. The whole batch was sold out in 30 minutes!
Razer Blade Gaming Laptop
As expected, the second batch of Razer Blade will hit stores in 2 weeks. The company, which just did not expect such a rush (and hid it in Facebook), has pledged that he would do the maximum number of gaming laptops at this time.
The Razer Blade comes with a 17-inch Full HD display, running on a processor Core i7 2640M, has 8 gigabytes of RAM, as well as smart SSD-drive capacity of 256 gigabytes. Also worth noting Video Card Nvidia GeForce GT 555M. Also, the laptop is next to the main keyboard 10 special buttons and a small secondary display.
Cost is $ Razer Blade 2800, and many experts really surprised at such high interest in the device, because the specifications are not the best, and the size of the hard disk once is not enough for toys. Others on the contrary called Blade «labor gaming" laptop because of its unusual design. Let's see how things develop further. In the meantime, you can see a couple of videos (albeit in English) on this laptop.
Microsoft integrates Kinect technology into Windows 8 laptops!
Kinect system from Microsoft gives Xbox 360 the ability to use a game controller body player. Device has become quite popular, so it is not surprising that the software giant will begin delivery in February Kinect for Windows for the price $ 249. The system will add the new entry form for Windows.
Now there is information that Microsoft is also working on the system Kinect, which will be embedded in laptop computers. Journalists have The Daily opportunity to test some of the first prototype netbook with integrated sensors Kinect.
Microsoft kinect
Instead of connecting external controllers, prototypes, apparently owned by Asus, have built-in sensor places where you can find a web camera. This notebook can be used not only for gaming but also for better interoperability with other applications.
Microsoft expects to license its technology Kinect for portable computers. Therefore, we will soon be able to see the notebooks from various manufacturers with embedded controllers Kinect.
The spread of this technology in computers would lead to finding new ways to use them. Who knows, maybe these input methods will be able to press the mouse which is now standard for users to interact with computers.
Best laptop for work
Given the fact that among the general population laptops purchased much more popular than desktop computers, are increasingly the question arises what laptop to choose, because even among the same brand of mobile computing range is too diverse.
- laptop for work
If you prefer to world leaders, then among the best manufacturers are usually called HP, Asus and Acer, which owns the lion's share of the market of portable devices, it is not surprising if someone wants to buy an Acer notebook based solely on ratings. Also in the top ten laptops were Dell, Lenovo and Sony VAIO.
By what criteria to choose
In fact, ratings are important, though, it's better to build a selection based on certain parameters. Most manufacturers are trying to cater to all categories of customers, producing business models, game series, multimedia laptops, and versatile device for all occasions.
As for the laptop to work, they meet three main criteria: performance, compactness and mobility, which implies a small size and weight, and high autonomy (ie the period of the battery). More about this how to buy a laptop.
Other important features that should have a business notebook are:
- High-contrast display with 13.3 inch or so, which would not limit you to view when working with documents. If the work involves a demonstration or view videos of presentations or videos, you better buy some 17-inch laptop , but it will affect the weight and mobility, not for the better;
- Full-size keyboard with soft keys, which would allow to work without tiring hands;
- The presence of CD / DVD-drive;
- A wide range of options for connecting various devices (ports USB, LAN, VGA-out, SD-slot, Bluetooth and others);
- Wireless connections to work in any place where there is access (Wi-Fi, 3G);
- At least 3-4 GB of RAM;
- Hard Drive 320 GB or more;
- Processor Intel Core i5 or similar, which supports the processing time of four or more tasks with dynamic power control, depending on the load. If you have a lot of time working with different applications, continually switching between them, it is best to choose Core i7.
To help you decide which one to choose a laptop, you should pay attention to a series of ThinkPad Edge, Dell Vostro series or Sony VAIO S.
Ultrabooks get the next generation of NVIDIA graphics
Fudzilla reports that several upcoming models may get a new graphics NVIDIA Kepler. Ultrabuk Lenovo IdeaPad U410 will also have integrated graphics Intel GMA 610,which will work with graphics, NVIDIA.
Ultrabook lenovo u410
Intel will provide the ability to switch between graphics chips. This means that you can switch between integrated graphics and NVIDIA graphics, depending on your performance needs.
NVIDIA Kepler will support the technology NVIDIA Optimus, which allows the computer to automatically switch between graphics chips without user intervention. When you surf the Web or perform other actions, where the graphics performance Intel HD will be enough, you will be using integrated graphics, low power consumption. But when you run games or other intensive applications include high-performance graphics NVIDIA Kepler.
NVIDIA, is expected to begin shipping its new graphics chips in April. So after a month or so after that we will see solutions using these chips. For example, ultrabuk Lenovo IdeaPad U410 will be released in May.
Look at Lenovo IdeaPad Y470p
Lenovo IdeaPad Y470p Lenovo has added to its line of another new laptop, firing Lenovo IdeaPad Y470p, which is an updated version of the laptop Y470 with improved graphics. The new Lenovo IdeaPad Y470p equipped graphics card AMD Radeon HD 7690 with 1GB of VRAM and a 14-inch LED-display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y470
Work devaysa manages processor Intel Core i7 2670QM with a frequency of 2.2 GHz. The notebook has 8 GB of RAM and hard disk 750 GB, and DVD-ROM drive and support for Wi-Fi standard 802.11 b / g / n. Lenovo IdeaPad Y470p Other features of Lenovo IdeaPad Y470p include module Bluetooth 2.1, a 2 megapixel camera for video chat, HDMI -output and 6-cell battery. The laptop will cost $799.
Lenovo and 3D-card Radeon HD 7690M in IdeaPad Y470p
Online store Lenovo added a new mobile computer, which may wellmeet the needs of fans to play modern games. The equipment models IdeaPad Y470p with 14-inch display is 3D-card AMD Radeon HD 7690M. This new modeldiffers from Y470, equipped with a 3D-card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M.
lenovo ideapad y470p
The basis of the system is a quad-processor Intel Core i7, running at 2.2 GHz. Itsconfiguration can consist of up to 8 GB of RAM, HDD up to 1 TB drive, Blu-ray Disc, web-camera with 2 megapixel, HDMI and USB 3.0. The screen resolution is equal to 1366 x 768 pixels. The notebook is equipped with a mass of 2.2 kg six-cell battery that provides up to four hours of battery life.
As for price, in the case of a basic configuration, it is $ 799, but can easily exceed the $ 1,200 mark, is only carried away the choice of more efficient components.
Source: Lenovo, IdeaPad
Netbook ASUS Eee PC R051BX cope with Full HD video through APU AMD C-60
An extensive range of netbooks, ASUS added a model of Eee PC R051BX, unlike many of my classmates using the platform AMD. Dual- APU C-60the maximum speed of 1.33 GHz includes video core Radeon HD 6290 and handles all high-definition video, which can be verified by viewing the video:
Volume soldered on the motherboard RAM is 1 GB hard disk capacity is 320 GB. Quantitative characteristics of the screen is quite common for this class of devices: 10.1-inch diagonal, 1024 x 600 pixels, but it has a matte finish that reduce glare from light sources.
ASUS Eee PC R051BX
Source: Amazon.com
On the netbook side faces arranged two-port USB 2.0, HDMI and VGA, composite audio jack, memory card reader port and Fast Ethernet. The capacity of triple battery is 2600 mAh. With the size 262 x 178 x 36,5 mm weight products reaches 1.17 kg. Netbook ASUS Eee PC R051BX priced at 260 euros.
Tablet PC Versus Laptops! Advantages and Limitations of Tablet PC and Laptops
Tablet PC versus Laptops : Tablets are predominantly designed to be the bridge between the mobile phone and laptop but definitely not to replace the laptop or computers. The same ways as how laptop cannot “completely” replace the desktop. If you see at the operating systems of mobile there are only three real players: Windows Phone 7, Android and iOS. Other two operating systems for mobile are WebOS and BlackBerry but both of them are losing their popularity where the WebOS is almost at lowest in percentage of use. These platforms are used well both on tablets (not Windows Phone 7 yet) as well as on Smartphone and they quite sync well with each other.
Advantages and Limitations of Tablet PC and Laptops
compare tablet pc and laptop
Tablets has the convenience of portability and easier to take around for personal or official use. For students to take around in their college campus tablets are comfortable than a laptop or a computer. But once you are back home the laptop or desktop becomes the primary system for everything however your tablet information can be synced to your system (laptop or computer) so that you can always rest peacefully having a backup if something happens to your tablet memory.
So, it is technically understood that tablets cannot be more successful than laptops but it is definite that tablets make certain things easier however the common desktop or laptop cannot be washed out really as it is still a necessity if you need true processing power in accomplishing tasks like graphics rendering, programming, software engineering, etc.
The advantages of tablet over laptop are always concerned with ones’ need. Today there are a lot of people who never care owning a laptop as a Tablet PC covers their need though they have certain limitation but the users’ need might be accomplished within the limitations. If a huge screen or a gaming level graphics support is your need then a laptop could be the choice. On the other hand if you need a mobile computer to use while standing, walking, lounging etc, only a Tablet PC can accompany you for your needs. In meetings or in classrooms to make drawings, take notes, markup documents, scribble items etc without any doubt Tablets are the device that suits your requirement.
No confusion over Tablet PC versus laptops as Tablets are just PCs without mouse and can be operated through touch-screen monitor. In terms of PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) a Tablet PC can replace your laptop which is smaller than notebook and is a portable computer but knowing the advantages of its portability its obvious that it has got limitations too. Back home it is laptop that can fit your needs, surprisingly the wise use of both tablets and laptop can secure your data and both can act as backup devices and keeping your day worry-free.
CES 2012: Tablet Lenovo and other Android-news
Lenovo products on the Tablet market has not been widely represent
CES 2012 news
ed. But the company is clearly trying to produce innovative solutions that can move it forward. At CES 2012 was seen several of these.
To present a truly unique product that can outshine even "unattainable» iPad, but at least something from Samsung, Lenovo has not yet succeeded. But the company is trying, and obviously not going to give up what we see on those shown at CES 2012 solutions.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2 caused a feeling of deja vu. Just open the review ASUS Transformer Prime, to determine the causes of such feelings. However, it is unlikely ASUS will be sued for copying the design (hello, Apple!) - Devices still differ, and are similar only in the idea.
Lenovo IdeaPad S2
So, IdeaTab S2 - a 10-inch tablet based on Android 4.0, which comes with a keyboard, a dock, where there are additional connectors and battery.
Specs do not differ from the actual counterparts - for example, a brand new 28 nm dual-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon, clocked at 1.5 GHz. The thickness of the shell plate is only 8.7 mm, and weight - 580 grams. All this is quite good, but some of our competitors have gradually master the quad "open spaces".
Lenovo IdeaPad S2. Back view
Of the other characteristics can be identified using IPS-matrix for the 10-inch screen resolution of 1280x800. Also nothing special, as is the case with one gigabyte of RAM. The volume of solid-state disk does not exceed the value of 64 GB. Also promise to plug microHDMI, 5.0 and 1.3-megapixel rear camera and front, respectively. Well, Doc, apart from additional 9:00 of autonomy, would provide the owner of the tablet a couple of ports, USB, card reader for full-size cards SD, keyboard and touchpad.
Much more interesting is the tablet Lenovo LePad K2010 (or IdeaTab K2). In size it is almost the same - 10.1 inch display, although the device has a frame slightly wider than the S2. More importantly - a screen resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. Matrix type - IPS. With similar products made only as long as Acer (IconiaTab A700), so that Lenovo in the forefront.
As the processor uses a brand new quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3, clocked at 1.3 or 1.6 GHz (depending on the modification of the tablet.) Throw in 2GB of RAM, and Android 4.0 and obtain one of the most advanced devices on the market. The only pity is that so far he «China only» - exclusive to Asia.
Lenovo LePad S2005
For a more mainstream Lenovo already made the plates showed LePad S2005, S2007 and S2010. First, we recall, something like the acclaimed 5.3-inch smartphone (or tablet yet?) Samsung Galaxy Note. S2005 is worth almost as much, but clearly more modest performance. Thus, the screen resolution at this "lepada" only 800x480 at 5 inches diagonally against a 1280x800 Note. Throw in Android 2.3.5, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, gigabytes of RAM, and you get interesting, but slightly overpriced model.
Lenovo LePad S2010 and S2007
Lenovo S2007 and S2010 are the most ordinary tablets based on Android 3.2. The first is equipped with a 7-inch screen, while the second - a 10-inch. Both resolution of 1280x800 pixels, matrix type - IPS. Qualcomm dual-core processor 1.5 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and a pair of cameras are also included.
Lenovo S2
The smartphone market in general, while Lenovo bypasses. It is not surprising - without relevant experience do they have nothing. Example HP to excellent confirmation. But the novelty company still presented. This time she managed without the series and just called the phone S2.
S2 - pretty nice tube with a rounded upper end and a 3.8-inch WVGA-screen. It features a dual-core 1.4 GHz processor Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255. It is expected that the new product will be available in two versions: the first - with 512 MB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory, while the second option would double these values. In addition to standard microUSB connector and 3.5 mm audiodzheka present microHDMI. Rear camera has a good resolution of 8 MP. While that is installed on a smartphone Android 2.3, but updated to version 4.0 is also planned.
Lenovo IdeaTV K91
And at the end of a few words about another Android-devayse shown Lenovo at CES 2012 - TV IdeaTV K91. Novelty is declared as the world's first TV with Android 4.0. Inside it hides a 1.5GHz dual-core chip Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB of flash memory. In general, the usual smartphone or tablet, with only a 55-inch non-touch screen. In addition, the TV set displayed a card reader SD, 100 Mbit / s port Ethernet, HDMI, connectors USB, at the same time there is a built Wi-Fi controller. IdeaTV is something of a "smart TV", which today sell Samsung, LG, Philips and other manufacturers. Lenovo so far in this market is not seen, but the way she said it chose not bad - Android still active in this field does not apply.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2
Tablets are more and more popular.
In 2011, according to preliminary estimates, the world has been realized from 50 to 60 million tablets.
Growth relative to 2010-th, when it was sold 17.6 million units, up over 250%. The most popular mini-computers Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy tab: is estimated that in the past year, Apple's share of world markets has exceeded 70% of the tablet. In 2012, experts predict, the rate drops to 67% in 2015 - up 45.6%.
Tablet PC
But this year, analysts Gartner, delivery tablets than 100 million units, with about 5 million will buy those who already have a tablet. By mid-decade, the world market for tablet PCs could reach 330 million units.
Samsung Galaxy tab, Apple iPad
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
The boom began with the universal tablets imitating Apple iPad. However, the producers quickly realized that just imitating Apple, they do not attract buyers because the buyer will prefer the cheaper original than the parody of the more expensive (and less expensive, but at the same level of quality just do not know how). Therefore, manufacturers have tried to equip their devices such features that are not the iPad. This primarily concerns the possibility of memory expansion slots and more, which together with the openness of the (relative) Google Android operating system gave much more freedom than a closed ecosystem of Apple. The next step - filling with higher performance than Apple A4, which was built iPad. Such was the dual-chip solution NVIDIA Tegra 2 , designed specifically for tablets and offering performance processor at 1 GHz for each core. Apple, however, quickly gave the appropriate response by equipping the iPad 2 processor Apple A5, also a dual core. And at this point I would not dare to answer the question, who is filling manufacturers - iPad or a tablet on NVIDIA Terga 2. But this result is also well worth it. In addition, of course, a very important asset is the emergence of rivals Apple operating system, Google Android 3.x, it is focused on the plates.
Thus was formed a very clear standard "worthy competitor iPad»: a screen diagonal of approximately like iPad, with high-quality matrix (* VA or IPS), NVIDIA Tegra platform 2 and the operating system Google Android 3.x.
This year has already reached several devices based on this standard ( Acer Iconia Tab , Asus Eee Pad Transformer ), and a few more - will be released soon. Among the most notable innovations of the "second generation» Android-tablet - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 08.09 . The first of them came to us for testing before reaching the shop shelves.
samsung galaxy tab 10.1
The model without the 3G module is marked - GT-P7510MAVXAB.
I must say that the release of the first tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab (with screens 7 inches) in autumn last year, Samsung has made a very important objective enshrined in the minds of the opinion that Android-tablet - it is primarily Samsung. Actually, Sales Galaxy Tab was just the same, the undisputed leader among Android-tablet (though many times slower than iPad). But then the Samsung was not as serious competitors like Acer, Asus and others. Let's see how is the situation now, and how the new revision of Galaxy Tab is suitable for the purpose of consolidating the position of Samsung in this market segment.
Outset that this article does not pretend to be an exhaustive study, in future we plan to develop a theme, in particular, by means of detailed videos about Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Design
Since we tested a sample press release tablet came to us completely "naked" - without the box and accessories.
As for appearance, it should be noted that all the tablets "aypadovskoy" era is very similar to each other. Get at least a lack of hardware buttons on the front surface. Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 fully meet this trend. Yet it has one significant difference from the iPad: a plastic housing (Apple tablet is enclosed in an aluminum casing). Consider whether this difference advantage or disadvantage - it's up to buyers. But thanks to the plastic plate could make it easier - just 565 grams (in main rival - 601 grams)! The width of the Samsung, too little (though very few) circumvents Apple - 8,6 vs. 8.8 mm. Curiously, the first tablet should have had other dimensions - less attractive. But after the announcement of the iPad 2 in early March, Samsung withdrew almost ready devices and decided to improve their options. Of course, this has delayed the entry of the second generation of the family tablet Galaxy Tab, but I think consumers and the industry as a whole will only benefit. Because today Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - the thinnest and lightest in the world (among tablets with similar screen sizes).
The rear surface of the tablet, who visited the testing - white, but the bezel facets - silver (aluminum).
There is also a modification of the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, executed in black , and the design of the case it is quite different. You can choose what you prefer.
With connectors and expansion options sad situation: in addition to a standard headphone jack is only a single proprietary connector used for charging, connecting to a computer and connection accessories.
In the first Galaxy Tab was at least a slot for memory cards microSD. Here, there and this. However, we tested a version without 3G. And with the 3G version has a microSD slot (which is the tablet version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 3G module you will see in our videos). A strange decision (perhaps related only to pre-samples)! The rest - all the same seven-inch tablet Galaxy Tab: left and right speakers are located on top - on / off button and volume control rocker.
Operating system and software
The tablet is running the latest version of the operating system Google Android - 3.1. Originally scheduled to release a new generation of "tabs" with Android 3.0, but when it was decided to postpone the release, it became clear that the issue should be with a new version of the OS, especially since 3.0 has been found a number of serious shortcomings. We have to test the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has been with Android 3.1, but it's an engineering sample, so the firmware "store" copies may be slightly different (perhaps go on sale already tablets running Android 3.2).
So, the main thing you should pay attention - this shell TouchWiz. Samsung sets its own shell in all its Android-devices, and tablet Galaxy Tab 10.1 - is no exception. True, if the case with Android 2.2 (in the first Galaxy Tab) it really was a must (so far has been very interface Android 2.x from those standards, which set the iOS), then the Android 3.x interface and in itself quite a good . And not to say that Samsung has made its shell looks more attractive - just a little different, in the style of Samsung. On the other hand, originality, and in this case, not to the detriment of usability, and this is commendable.
As for the functional part, the shell is TouchWiz really adds some nice features, such as "hubs" (content aggregators certain type, for example, Social Hub for e-mails and messages from social networks), the button for screenshots (on the test copy did not work in all applications, and unstable), as well as a set of widgets (weather, key contacts, mail, news, etc.) and quick access to several programs that offer "tapom" (or if you will, "click") on arrow in the center of the bottom line of the service icons (in the terminology they are called the Samsung Mini Apps).
Among these "mini-programs": the Task Manager, Calendar, World Clock, Pen memo, calculator, and Music. It is worth noting first of them - the Task Manager.
As you know, running Android 3.x itself "decides" when the application must close and unload from memory. That is, when you close it yourself, the application is still some time to hang in the memory. So the Task Manager allows you to just close the unwanted applications at once, freeing up space in RAM.
And, incidentally, demonstrates an interesting information: according to the Task manager for soft tablet is available in 724 MB of RAM (generally the same in the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is set to 1 GB of RAM), while if the memory is clear from all the applications in the background, it will employ 379 MB (hence their use of the operating system and office services). If it does not clear the memory and work as usual (no excessive use multi-tasking), it will employ 500-600 MB. What is the stock remains, in general, very small.
Very conveniently arranged in the shell space TouchWiz "home" desktop: with five screens, we can get quick access to emails, news (albeit in a test instance it was the English-language resources), several Internet bookmarks, share prices, multiple contacts, as well as updates from social networks (widget Social Hub). All of this is provided widgets position where we can change at will.
Among the pre-installed software is not included in standard delivery Android 3.x, there are: Polaris Office (office suite), Pulse News (application for reading news feeds), Pen memo (handwritten notes), uTalk (messenger) and Samsung Apps (sobstvennny App Store Samsung). And, as already noted, the three "hub» - Social Hub, Readers Hub (an aggregator of books and media) and the Music Hub (an aggregator of music).
Screen
The main feature of the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - the screen on a matrix of a new type - PLS (Plane to Line Switching). Matrix Super PLS was announced Samsung recently, and the tablet Galaxy Tab 10.1 - one of the first devices with the screen. It is assumed that the PLS - an alternative to the IPS, and in some respects superior to these displays are displays such as IPS. In particular, specialists Samsung managed to increase the brightness by 10% (compared to the IPS), and increase the viewing angle (compared to the TN-matrices). It is noteworthy that the production cost of new displays up to 15% below the cost of IPS-type panels of the same size. Screen resolution at Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is equal to 1280x800 pixels.
Samsung has learned from the claims of the first Galaxy Tab, which, when sky-high price (in the first week of sales) was the usual TN-matrix, while the cheaper iPad - used IPS-matrix. Note that Samsung still did not equip the second generation of its proprietary tablet matrices AMOLED or Super AMOLED (not to mention the Super AMOLED Plus, which are used in smart phones Galaxy S II). Apparently, it is not possible to establish a competitive price for the device. So that the matrix of PLS - a good way out. Picture is bright, clear, almost no "slepnuschaya" in the sun, though viewing angles are still not outstanding. And of course, can not say that the tablet screen Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 fundamentally better than the iPad, Acer Iconia Tab or Asus Eee Pad Transformer. But an equal sign between them can not be set: as different types of matrices and the number of dots per inch is a little different, then different types of operations (web surfing, watching movies, games, etc.) tablet screens can manifest themselves in in different ways. So the issue we will come back and draw a full comparison test screens of modern tablet - now with the use of specialized tools. In the meantime, we note that the tablet screen Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 gesture support multitouch, including the original gesture: if you press two fingers on the screen and turn it from a horizontal scale of the image that will increase if to himself - then decrease.
Performance
Thus, the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is built on a platform of NVIDIA Tegra 2, consisting of two cores with a frequency of 1 GHz. Declared RAM - 1 GB. Flash capacity ranges from 16 to 64 GB, while in models with 3G module flash memory can be expanded through the use of cards microSD. In general, we have a typical tablet 2011 hardware configuration, there is even a special and nothing to comment. Here are the results of two tests that were run on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the nearest competitor.
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 | Apple iPad 2 | Asus Eee Pad Transformer | |
| SunSpider 0.9.1 (Less than - better) |
2213 | 2182 | 2143 |
| Quadrant Standart (More - the better) |
2148 | Not applicable | 1528 |
We also tried to run the Galaxy Tab 10.1 test Linpack, but the tablet showed an incorrect result - apparently, this firmware is not yet supported by the test.
With regard to subjective impressions, the applications are no "brakes" were noted, but here is the interface the OS does not always work smoothly - that we are again likely to be attributed to the raw firmware (because power NVIDIA Tegra 2 for the needs of Android 3.x enough).
Apple iPad tablet 3 will be on sale in March
Apple has become a well known manufacturer of tablet's. Apple released the earlier IPad and IPad2 market. But there IPad3 according to various sources to arrive already. In this article you can read what is known about the IPad3.
According to the source, referring to "three knowledgeable persons" selling Apple iPad tablet 3 will start in early March. Compared with its predecessor the new model gets a more powerful processor and larger screen resolution. In addition, the tablet will support LTE.
Apple iPad tablet 3 will be on sale in March
Allegedly, the device has already started production in February and will reach the planned output of the mark. Factories are working around the clock. Build a new iPad tablet production deals with the main partner of Apple, the company Foxconn Technology Group. This manufacturer also produces the iPhone and other products Apple, receives 22% of their income, fulfilling orders Apple.
Predecessors IPad3
The predecessors of the IPad3 the iPad (2010) and IPad2 (2011). The IPad2 has new functions compared to the previous model. For example, a camera and now the tablet is the tablet a lot faster and lighter. Furthermore, the IPad2 additional software and can shoot HD quality. The iPad is now known worldwide, as the tablet in general. There are many brands on the market, but Apple continues to sell well and has a large market share. Now many people back there waiting for the successor to the IPad2. Here, solid information is available about the iPad.
IPad3
According to sources, the IPad3 the full successor of the IPad. The IPad2 was only an intermediate model because it was expected that Apple would come with a new model. Apple should just not so far with new developments for more features for the iPad. Therefore, the IPad2 little more features than its predecessor. The IPad2 is not much more news than previous tablets though. However, the speed of the IPad2 back faster. It has IPad2 have more speed than other tablet brands. The battery life is something many brands can not match. The IPad3 needs a lot more new features will get.
Camera
The new iPad would get an 8 megapixel camera. This could be derived from an interview with the CEO of Sony. He misspoke somewhat by saying that Apple would be delayed by the tsunami in Japan. The most likely an iPad camera from Sony is an 8 megapixel camera. This camera would also be 3D film according to some sources. Apple apparently because a patent application needs to have a 3D camera.
Connector
Apple also likely to be a patent application made for a connector that supports USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt. This makes it possible to quickly transfer files from the iPad to other devices via USB and Thunderbolt.
Spaces
IPad3 also possible, the "spaces". With Spaces you can easily manage several desktops. You can then "calls" through various movements with your fingers. For example you can with five fingers tapping to a desktop, and five fingers to move to another desktop to go.
Processor
The iPad 3 gets by this, Miles Jacobson, CEO Football Manager, a quad-core processor. This would be necessary to compete with the other tablets. In addition, the CEO that the graphics processor performance comparable to that of the NVIDIA 8700 series graphics cards. It is unclear where all the CEO based on his findings.
3D on the IPad3
According to several sources, adds 3D technology to IPad3. This would include going on a 3D display as well on camera, which features 3D images can be recorded. Some sources say even certain that the 3D capabilities IPad3 get. So who do you watch the videos in 3D IPad3.
Resolution
According to Economic Daily News, the resolution of 3 2560x1920 IPad be, this would be the highest resolution on a 9.7-inch screen can be used.
Release
There are rumors that the IPad3 in the fall of 2011 will appear. But this is pure guesswork on the Internet from a person who made a prediction based on the patterns of Apple. According to Digitimes, it is hardly possible that Apple in 2011 comes with version 3, this will only happen in 2012, simply because Apple has not yet far enough advanced.
UPDATE:
According to Economic Daily News, the iPad is in the third quarter of 2011 may appear. This would be the competition and to be able to sell because of a boost around this time that Christmas shopping done.
ASUS shows in Las Vegas Nettop Eee Box EB1031 on the platform Intel Cedar Trail
At CES 2012 was presented many new products on the "nuclear" platform, Intel: for the most part, of course, netbooks, but not without its nettop. In particular, ASUS demonstrated a device called the Eee Box EB1031. Information about the source of shares.
asus eee box
NetTop is equipped with 32-nanometer processor Atom D2700, clocked at 2.13 GHz, hard disk size 2.5 inches up to 500 GB, the device to work with memory cards and wireless adapter Wi-Fi 802.1b/g/n. The maximum amount of RAM your computer - to 4 GB.
asus eee box
ASUS Eee Box EB1031 is equipped with four ports USB 2.0, as well as ports, USB 3.0, D-Sub and HDMI, the latter being present is not idle: nettop simply provides processing video format Full HD. Information on the size and price of the computer yet, but it is known that the device goes on sale in March.
