Intel has decided to postpone the anticipated date of the start of mass production of processors Broadwell, designed to produce at rates 14-nm process technology, for the first quarter of 2014.

This was announced by Intel CEO Brian Krzhanich during a press conference to discuss third quarter financial results. Earlier, the start of mass production of processors Intel Broadwell, focusing on hybrid devices “2 in 1” and ultrabooks, scheduled for the end of this year.

Mr. Krzhanich explained the delay constraints in the form of a low proportion of usable products, but rather a problem with the density of defects on silicon wafers.

Now we have evidence that suggest that the problem is solved. At various stages of the development process are often unforeseen difficulties. That’s why we had to deviate from the schedule, – said Krzhanich.

He also added that the delay in the start of mass production of Broadwell in no way affect the release dates of the next-generation CPU – Skylake.

According to preliminary data, the processors Intel Broadwell will reduce the thickness and weight of modern laptops provide a boost in performance and extend battery life.

Despite the fact that PC sales for the third quarter reached the lowest level since 2008, Intel’s financial results exceeded analysts’ expectations. The processor giant made a cautious outlook for the current quarter and believes that the markets of Western Europe and North America have already reached the bottom.

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2013-imac Apple has quietly updated its popular one-piece computer iMac, which were submitted almost a year ago.

The base for a younger model is a 4-core Core i5 (2,7-3,2 GHz) for high – a 4-core Core i5 (3,2-3,6 GHz). The surcharge iMac with a screen diagonal of 21.5 inches can be equipped with a 4-core CPU Core i5 (2,9-3,6 GHz), and is paired with a video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 1 GB of video memory, and a model with 27-inch screen – also 4-core Core i5, but running at a higher clock frequency (3.4-3.8 GHz).

The graphics subsystem of both models with screen sizes of 27 inches is a video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M with 1 GB of video memory.

Another improvement of the updated iMac – communication adapter Wi-Fi 802.11ac implementation and support PCIe-drives.

By default, all equipped with the updated iMac 1TB HDD. As an option, have the option of replacing the HDD or SSD to use two drives: SSD of 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB HDD 1TB or 3TB (ligament Fusion Drive).

Among the interface connectors is worth noting two Thunderbolt port and four-port USB 3.0. Appearance and other characteristics of the candy bars remain the same.

The cost of new Apple iMac starts at $ 1,299 and $ 1,799 – for the base model with a screen diagonal of 21.5 and 27 inches, respectively. For more powerful processors in both cases you will have to pay another $ 200.

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Under the general designation of Acer Aspire V7 hiding not just different hardware configurations of the same model, but different device form factors: 14-inch Acer Aspire V7-4xx and 15.6-inch Acer Aspire V7-5xx. And to finally settle the matter with the available variations of the ultrabook, note that you can choose the configuration with TN or IPS screen, with integrated or discrete graphics card, and in one of the four color options – black, gray, golden or red.

Options

Came to us for testing medium-format 15.6-inch Ultrabook Acer Aspire V7-582P comes in a large, but relatively thin white cardboard box. The device is fixed inside using cardboard partitions complex shape for the power supply provided by a special department. Ultrabook configuration with integrated graphics equipped with a compact 65-watt power supply, while the version with discrete graphics cards come with a more powerful and therefore a massive 90-watt unit.

In addition to a typical set of documentation in the box you can also find a small adapter with a proprietary connector on a standard video D-sub. Do not quite understand the color choices for this accessory (he’s white, despite the fact that a color version of the Acer Aspire V7 does not exist), but this feature is not likely to upset even the aesthetes, because the adapter is connected to the “invisible” the back of the notebook.

Design

Cover Ultrabook Acer Aspire V7 is fully decorated sheet metal with a faint horizontal texture a la machining with a stiff brush. Silver logo of the manufacturer shifted to the edge of the cover, and is not located in the center, as is usually done.

The base case is made of soft-touch plastic softtach, here you can find two of the four-speaker array, as well as several areas of perforation for the cooling system. Note also the hole to force a reload and extra fifth rubber foot that prevents bending podladonnoy panel.

The front face of the housing is completely free, and most of connectors are back. Here you can find an unfolding network port RJ45, connector USB 3.0, brand Acer Converter Port, which is needed to use the supplied adapter, standard HDMI video output jack and charger. Along the edges of the rear face of the body are the outlets of the cooling system, and the configuration with integrated graphics involved only one of them, while the second is reserved for an additional discrete graphics card heat sink.

On the right side plate handed a combined audio jack, card reader with plug and port USB 2.0, on the left – the second USB 2.0 port and inconspicuous button on the ultrabook. Optical drive is not, although in the product line of ultrabooks Acer has several 15.6-inch models with DVD-drives.

Display

The touch screen Acer Aspire V7 made ​​under the scheme without skirting, in which the protective glass covers nearly the entire screen, including the matrix and its border. The upper border of the web can be detected with an indicator cell activity and at the bottom – metallic logo Acer.

For Acer Aspire V7 offers a choice of two types of touch screens: on the basis of a conventional TN + film with 1366 by 768 pixels or noticeably higher quality IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. We were hit with the configuration screen of the first type is characterized by a small viewing angles and brightness adjustment range of 15 to 160 cd/m2.

Ergonomics

The maximum angle of the display Acer Aspire V7 somewhat broader average, while mounting the display module uses two tiny hinges that are integrated into the characteristic thickening of the operating panel. Due to the fact that the display of the laptop slightly shorter body vapor activity indicators available both in the open and the lid closed. 

Operating panel ultrabook is almost completely finished metal with the same character processing as the outer side of the display. Island keyboard is placed in a barely noticeable deepening, it differs a dedicated number pad, a good decision block arrows and LED plug-in manually. 

Without dedicated touchpad buttons located in the center of the main character keyboard unit Acer Aspire V7. Just a huge by the standards of Windows-size notebook touchpad allows you to comfortably control the interface laptop even without the use of an external mouse.

Functionality

The updated model Acer Aspire V7 is based on energy-efficient version of the Intel Haswell, in particular, can be used processors Core i3-4010U, Core i5-4200U or Core i7-4500U. Four gigabytes of RAM soldered on the motherboard, the remainder soDIMM slot you can install another module for 4 or 8 GB, increasing the amount of RAM to a maximum of 12 GB.

Configuration of the initial class of cost integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400, for the more expensive versions provided optional discrete graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M or 750M. As a data warehouse can be used for SSD 128 or 256 GB or more available hard disk drives with capacities from 320 GB to 1 TB. Ultrabook is equipped with modules Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n with support for WiDi (Wireless Display). 

The testing Ultrabook Acer Aspire V7-582P in the configuration of Intel Core i5-4200U / Intel HD Graphics 4400/8 GB RAM / 500 GB HDD following results were obtained in actual benchmarks. The battery life of the permanent four-section a capacity of 53 Wh battery was two and a half hours under full load, and more than seven hours in the emulation mode of reading.

Operation

During operation, the critical claims to the ultrabook Acer Aspire V7 arose. It is slim and relatively lightweight (2.2 kg), medium format ultrabook with a practical metal trim cover and operation panel and pleasant to the touch softtach plastic case basis. 

Removal of the bulk of the connectors on the rear panel – not the best solution, but in the hands of member still remains in audio ports, a card reader and a couple of commonly used USB-port on the side faces. A separate adapter with uniquely worse than the built-port D-sub, but sometimes it’s better to get at least a way to connect to the projector than not getting any. 

Backlit keyboard and a large touchpad Acer Aspire V7 done perfectly, these controls allow comfortable typing and control interface. Well, users who have grown accustomed to the Windows 8 tile shell will appreciate the touch screen that supports up to 10 simultaneous touches.

The results

As a result, Acer Aspire V7 – a balanced medium format ultrabook on the current platform, Intel Haswell, which boasts a practical metal casing, touch screen and ergonomic keypad with backlight. Pay attention to this model, if you look for a ultrabook with a large screen and a reasonable combination of performance / autonomy for predominantly stationary operation.

Liked

+ Slim body with metal finish and a plastic-softtach
+ Current hardware platform Intel Haswell
+ Touch screen with optional IPS-matrix with Full HD resolution
+ Availability of productive configurations with SSD and discrete NVIDIA video
+ Ergonomic backlit keyboard, large touchpad

Do not like it

– The connectors on the rear face

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Large retail partners Apple began to cut prices on the current generation of iMac computers and reported that the delivery of the goods at the warehouse stores significantly reduced. For example, retailers B & H, Best Buy, Amazon and MacMall reduced the price on the computer with super slim housing for 100-150 dollars, which may be indicative of only one thing: Apple plans to launch on the market a new generation of iMac .

It is expected that the new computers will be equipped with the latest processors Haswell, who recently appeared on the MacBook Air . Processors are not only high performance, but also a significant improvement in energy consumption.

Some sources even report that the updated iMac will go on sale in late August. At the same time, analysts have expressed doubts about this, because the rush with the release of a new computer again can play a cruel joke with Apple. Recall that in the past when he was announced the current generation of iMac, the company simply did not cope with the huge demand for novelty, and most buyers are able to take over the computer only at the beginning of 2013.

Even Tim Cook during a conference admitted that a mistake was made, and the company should not have to rush with the start of sales. Maybe this time we still have to wait. However, August is coming to an end and to check the above information, we will be able to very soon.

According to the materials CultOfMac.com

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Epson has started selling laptop Endeavor NJ5900E, equipped with 15.6-inch display format Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) and an Intel Core fourth generation (platform Haswell).

The manufacturer has applied chip Core i7-4700MQ, which has 4 cores with a clock speed of 2.4 GHz (increased to 3.4 GHz). Responsible for processing graphics accelerator discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M with 2 GB of memory.

The notebook is on board from 4 to 16 GB of RAM, a hard disk capacity of up to 1TB, optical drive (DVD or Blu-ray), NIC Gigabit Ethernet, card reader SD / Memory Stick, webcam and wireless adapter Wi-Fi with support IEEE802.11ac. There are 2 x USB 3.0, combined port USB 3.0/eSATA, interfaces D-Sub and HDMI. Laptop weighs 2.5 kg, its dimensions – 374h252h30-35mm. Claimed battery life battery – up to 6.5 hours.

Model Endeavor NJ5900E operates under the operating system Windows 8. Price ranges from 865 euros.

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Press-service of the company Micro-Star International, known to everyone as MSI, announced the release of the game GS70 Stealth laptop computer with a processor Intel Core i7-generation Haswell, equipped with 17.3-inch LCD display with Full HD-resolution and LED backlighting.

Computer enclosed in a black body with dimensions of 418,5 x 287 x 21,8 mm and weighs 2.65 kg. MSI GS70 Stealth provided by SteelSeries keyboard with multi-colored backlit buttons and running the operating system Windows 8.

In the arsenal of the laptop has up to 16 GB of DDR3 1600 MHz, discrete graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M with 2048 MB of memory GDDR5, two SSD-drive format mSATA, combined into a RAID-0 array level (technology MSI Super RAID), as well as 2.5-inch hard drive, the capacity of which is not specified. In addition, the novelty can read the memory card formats, SD / SDHC / SDXC and MMC.

Among other specifications worth mentioning audio subsystem based on the Creative Sound Blaster Cinema c the built in speakers and technology to support MSI Audio Boost, a network card Killer DoubleShot, wireless adapters Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, a web camera with support for HD-video.

GS70 StealthChetyre also has four ports USB 3.0, two-port Mini DisplayPort 1.2, port HDMI 1.4, jacks for headphones and an external microphone. For the work described above wealth meets 6-cell lithium-ion battery.

Developers reason still did not specify when and at what price it will begin selling a 17.3 “gaming notebook MSI GS70 Stealth.

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