Options – ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi

The device comes in a stylish and high-quality cardboard box, typical of other representatives of the line Chi. Inside, in addition to the tablet and the keyboard, you’ll find a battery charger and a set of documents. OTG-coupler, unfortunately, absent.

Design and construction – ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi

Appearance entirely in common with his older and younger brothers of the line Chi. The body is made of metal, painted dark blue matte paint, as, in this case, the impact on usability – on the cover plate is easy to fingerprints, but their removal – not an easy task. Chief designer touch, whereby the tablet looks expensive, are unpainted polished edges. Docking Station designed in the same style as the touchpad is framed beautifully shiny edges. In general, the tablet looks typical of ASUS, here there, pleasing to the eye, raisins.

The entire back of the tablet ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi is made of metal and covered the front of the protective glass with a good oleophobic coating. The shell thickness of 7.2 mm, which is pretty good by today’s standards, and weight – 570 grams, which is not so nice.

With regard to the materials from which the keypad surface is the metal, and the bottom – the plastic that the worse impact on stiffness. Another caveat – the weight of the keyboard is 510 grams, and the difference in weight of the tablet to 60 g, we get not a very stable structure, but this problem appears only on soft surfaces on a flat and solid desktop hard enough to overturn the transformer. On the other hand, if engineers went by weight gain keyboard, it would increase the weight of the entire device, and so while it is approximately 1,100 grams.

Like other devices in a line of Chi, the keyboard is fastened to the plate with the help of strong magnets – the elegant solution to forget about the possibility of damage to the connectors dock if available. On the other hand, for an additional battery in the dock could easily connect to sacrifice weight and even, in this case, increasing the duration of work would have been no harm, but it later. The very sturdy mount to release the components, you need to make a significant effort.

A set of connectors similar to that in the 12-inch model T300 Chi, namely – a pair of microUSB, one of which is made according to standard 3.0, and the other is used for charging, microHDMI, Hybrid 3.5-mm audio jack and a slot for memory cards microSD.

Ergonomics – ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi

Under this option, there are not all clear. On the one hand, in the tablet mode ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi convenient, here affects a small thickness and sufficiently broad framework to comfortably use your tablet in portrait and landscape orientations. Mechanical controls are rendered on the left side, you will find the Windows key and volume control, and shutdown button located near, but on the upper side. A pair of speakers spaced on opposite sides of their location is very optimal while using their hands to block hard enough.

On the other hand, in notebook mode the user would have to take into account the aforementioned slight imbalance structure rather limited maximum angle at which the work of the table may not always be enough, and most important, in our view, the lack of – the small size of the keyboard keys. For some reason, the developers do not have the keys of a standard size, which is strange when you consider that most of the 10.1-inch netbooks can offer its users full size keys, though no island structure. The rest of the layout has remained the standard, however, regularly recruit large amounts of text without a long addiction fail. The same goes for users who own a set of blind. Of the additional controls on the body is power key keyboard. By touchpad nothing to complain about, its dimensions are typical for devices of this form factor and size.

Keyboard connection happens on the Bluetooth protocol and may be delayed 1-2 seconds, and the disconnection occurs after a few minutes of inactivity. Dock is equipped with its own battery, charging is done via microUSB-port on the housing.

Display – ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi

ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi has featured a 10.1-inch IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The brightness of the screen can be adjusted from 10 to 212 cd / m2. The level of maximum brightness is enough, at best, to work indoors on a sunny day readability significantly deteriorated.

The measured contrast ratio is 1: 1044. Otherwise, the screen shows excellent color and contrast.

Equipment – ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi

The heart of the tablet ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi is related to the family of Bay-Trail-T quad-core Intel Atom Z3775 with a maximum clock frequency of 2.4 GHz. RAM is 2GB, and a constant – 32 GB expandable. The performance of the “iron” head enough for office tasks, including working with documents and surfing, as well as for the smooth operation of the interface preinstalled Windows 8.1.

No problems with FullHD-video and undemanding games. Note the low heating body even on a hot day and with maximum brightness, particularly in view of the fact that the cooling system is passive.

The modern tablet ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi can not be imagined without cameras, and Transformer Book T100 Chi mounted front and two-megapixel main camera Megapixel. Their quality is quite average, relatively good shots are obtained only in bright natural light in the room, the quality drops to a very mediocre level, and in particular this applies to the front camera, which will be used not only for self but for its intended purpose – video.

Autonomy – ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi

When polymer battery installed in the 30-watt / hour ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi lives 9:00 at low load and a screen brightness level of about 30-40%. When viewing the video you can count on more than 6 hours at 70% brightness and volume about half.

Accessories – ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi

In testing, we went convertible with the top brand briefcase from ASUS. This cover is designed as a lining for the body of the tablet and provides a very pleasant thanks to the use of the coating, simulating the skin.

Through the use of pads can protect the polished face of the body of the tablet and the keyboard. In case there are holes for the speaker and the keys are hidden, it is somewhat difficult to work with them, but they still can grope blindly, even though their course and become somewhat tighter.

Results – ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi

ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi was a good tablet, performance, and is equipped with high-quality screen, but when used as a laptop user will have to put up with quite mediocre ergonomics keyboard unit and a slight imbalance in the structure. Pay attention to it is to those who plan to regularly use the device primarily as a tablet and keyboard connection will exclusively episodic.

Pros ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi:

+ Design
+ Display
+ Performance

Cons ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi:

– Keyboard
– Imbalance design

Source: ASUS

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Dell Latitude E7350 is included in the 7000 series and belongs to a class of Transformers. In each of the parts, it is removable and if you disconnect becomes a full tablet and keyboard dock with its own battery. In addition, it is not only a hybrid laptop designed for business users, but also close to the device ultrabooks, as has a slim body. Of course, now this handheld device can not be surprised because almost every self-respecting company’s range is complemented it with modern and very handy gadget. However, in order to compete and will have to try something to surprise a potential buyer.

Design – Dell Latitude E7350

Transformer Dell Latitude E7350, which the manufacturer calls the ultrabook, consists of a tablet and keyboard dock, made of plastic and metal. In this case, the metal is the reverse side of each part. As for the docking mechanism, it is quite simple. To disconnect the keyboard uses a special slider, whereby the upper part can be removed without problems.

In general, all the device looks simple, stylish, partly due to a matte surface. That is why gadget ideal for the life of the businessman.

Assembled transformer is very good, but not perfect. Still amenable to small flatbed portion twisting, and keyboard, though more robust, still flex when pressed closer to the edges. Loop in the laptop pretty hard, but it does not prevent the display wobble. With regard to the opening angle, it is not more than 125 degrees, it is not too much. It is noteworthy that the device has been successfully tested for compliance with military standards MIL-STD-810G. This means that the Dell Latitude E7350 withstand changes in temperature, humidity, and altitude. Ie “Survive” a variety of operating conditions. By the way, this gadget maker considers the most secure in the world.

Dimensions of the device 320h230h20 mm and weight of 1.66 kg normal for a 13-inch device. However, for a long time to hold a tablet without a certain part of the discomfort is unlikely to succeed.

Display, sound, webcam

Display Latitude E7350 is quite compact, it has a diagonal size 13.3 inches and a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. To display characterized by bright and rich colors and excellent sharpness. No wonder the average brightness comes to the level of 340 cd / m2 and a contrast ratio – greater than 1300: 1. Perhaps, in the street with such a display would not be problems, in particular, the image will not have to look closely. Is that not without glare, reflections, as the screen has a glossy finish.

It’s nice that the Dell Latitude E7350 used IPS-matrix, which guarantees the stability of the horizontal and vertical viewing angles. In addition to many mechanical damage resistant glass protects the screen Corning Gorilla Glass. The advantage is also a sensitive touch-sensitive surface to support ten simultaneous touches, it allows you to respond to commands without delay.

Dell Latitude E7350 can be equipped with two webcams. The front has a resolution of 2 megapixels while the main available as an option – 8MP. Both cameras are well photographed, however, the back higher quality video shoots. Of course, use the front if you want to communicate in Skype. As for the acoustics, the sound is moderately loud it could be heard except the midrange high and at a maximum virtually no distortion. Nevertheless, it is better if you listen to music through headphones.

Keyboard and Touchpad

You can enter data using the virtual keyboard. It is nothing special is, except that it is not stretched across the full width of the display, from which the size of the buttons could be more. However, for ease of typing is not affected. Also carried out thanks to the input of the mechanical keyboard, which can always be secured in part tablet.

Buttons that are included in the keyboard unit, concave and smooth, they are pressed for a good return, have a middle course. However, during fast typing substrate may sag a bit.

But please waterproof surface and a two-level lighting, very comfortable to work in the dark or in low light. Subjectively satisfactory except that the compact keyboard, although the place the work platform allows to occupy the entire width and do not save.

Management is carried out and using the touchpad. Here it all touch area perfectly responds to commands and playground, which are hidden under the mouse button is pressed is not tight, but with a short stroke. By the way, due to the rough surface of the fingers glide well, from this position is quite convenient.

As already mentioned, is used to touch screen input, along with it can use the stylus. The only thing that supplied it does not go, so if you need it you can buy. It is interesting that the option of a fingerprint scanner.

Performance

On board the Dell Latitude E7350 (7350-4378) worth of 64-bit operating system Windows 8.1 Professional, the core of the filing is the latest processor Intel Core M-5Y10, built on the 14 nm process. It is the logical continuation of the 22-nm technology. Chip Broadwell has a very low power consumption at 4.5 watts, which is ideal for Gadgets 2-in-1, and what is considered a transformer. Incidentally, in comparison with Haswell-processors (previous generation) Core M-5Y10 most energy efficient. It is equipped with two cores operating at a frequency of 800 MHz. In this case, the cache of the third level is 4 MB. The processor supports a number of technologies, including Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading. In this case, it means that the frequency can be increased up to 2 GHz, and the two cores can simultaneously handle four threads commands.

The processor is complemented by an integrated video accelerator Intel HD Graphics 5300. This video card supports DirectX 11.2, OpenGL 4.2 and allows the output to an external display 4K image. In comparison with the Intel HD Graphics, 4200 is slightly faster, but energy efficiency. Unfortunately, this is a weak version of the game because even Anno 2070 2011 года can go only on medium settings with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels and a frequency of about 22 fps. Although StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm will achieve the target medium for more than 28 frames per second. In general, to a more or less normal play modern toys have, at least to start with changing the settings.

RAM in the laptop has 4 GB DDR3-1600 MHz standard. That’s enough for today’s applications, and when multiple running will not show any inhibitions. In addition to storing data set of 128 GB SSD. If such a capacity enough for you, you can look at the other configuration with 256 GB solid state drive.

Ports and Communications

First, consider the location of the ports on the tablet. So, on the left side is only a combined audio jack. Right – the volume rocker button, Windows and lock slot Noble Security from Dell. The functionality is similar to the last Kensington lock.

Power button located on the top of Latitude E7350.

Docking keyboard is part of the interface is filled with more seriously. Here, but rather on the rear panel, you can see two USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, another Noble Security, and the power button. On the right side, you can see the SD-card reader. The optical drive in the Dell Latitude E7350 is missing.

Wireless communication devices are available Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0. As an option available LTE.

Battery

The device uses two batteries that will please fans overwhelmingly preferring long-term operation without recharging. One battery is in the tablet portion. Its capacity is 38 Wh. The second – in the docking station (20 Wh). Both lithium-polymer batteries have four sections. Using technology support ExpressCharge, their charge is faster than in the normal mode. Power adapter designed for charging is 45 watts.

As for battery life, then with two batteries ultrabook transformer run for about 8 hours and 30 minutes of web surfing. However, the brightness in this case is reduced to 40%. But when viewing Full HD-video with the same level of brightness of the screen device runs out in just 8 hours. But at maximum load Dell Latitude E7350 will stop working after four and a half hours, which is also good. In general, the duration of the transformer is good, in the long trip or conference you do not have to worry that the battery runs out at the most inopportune moment.

Conclusion – Dell Latitude E7350

This device will not spoil the reputation of a subspecies of devices called “transformer”. Gadget strict appearance and, at the same time, stylish; in the body is aluminum and plastic; ports for connecting mobile enough; docking mechanism of the tablet and the keyboard dock, which has, in addition, the backlighting is quite simple and fast. Particularly pleased that Dell Latitude E7350 has two batteries, allowing to work much longer, as well as IPS-display with a resolution of Full HD. Incidentally, the transformer is ready for use as a tablet and a notebook version. Its filling is represented by modern processor Intel Core M, as well as integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 5300 and SSD-drive.

Talk about the merits of this gadget 2-in-1 can be long, do not get him to idealize. The only thing you should consider whether the Dell Latitude E7350 price tag of about $ 1,250 or it is overpriced for such a device?

Source: Dell

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In the electronics market, there is a paradox. On the one hand, the main advantage of tablets and laptops in front of Transformers is their relatively high mobility. For example, in the bathroom with a laptop does not drag and tablet – well, why would it not something to read, to see. On the other, in the same bathtub risk of damaging your gadget is quite high.

The fact that the security of devices is paid too little attention to this paradox lies. Moreover, the example of the bathroom – the banalest. There are still many situations where needed, and mobile, and powerful, and functional, and the protected computer. But where did this take?

Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q704 meets all these requirements. This is a serious device for solving complex mission-critical, and with its purpose confidently coping.

Appearance – Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q704

Typically, this is the most boring part of the review, especially when it comes to laptops. So it really is important to know which side are USB-ports. But, in this case, there really talk about anything.

You should start with the fact that once you take the computer as a hand, you know – before you is not a toy but a serious thing. Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q704 is beating in the category of “heavyweights” graceful “lightweight” next to it look like schoolboys next to Fedor Emelianenko.

Included are already two connect the keyboard. One more thin, the other half an inch thick.

Display one. Along the perimeter thereof is a silo (!), Headphones, USB-output, micro-USB-input, and MicroSD slots for SIM-cards. On the other hand with a call button quick settings (talk about this in more detail later) and volume buttons. On the back cover is a camera and a fingerprint scanner. That is, “packed” the device completely.

To “thick” keyboard is VGA-input, 2 USB-port, Ethernet, and HDMI. The keys are massive, with a mild stroke and pleasant to the touch. The layout is classic, without experiments.

On the “thin” no connectors no, that is retractable stand for the device on a secure footing.

For transformer at Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q704 unprecedented high performance. Judge for yourself. 12.5 inch display resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels, the matrix is technology, IPS. Screen, so really very high quality. At the same time, he is also sensitive to the stylus.

Performance varies, depending on the configuration. In our model were set i7-4600U 2,1 GHz processor with vPro (4 MB cache) technology to support Turbo Boost. RAM is installed 8 GB.

Working it all running Windows 8.1 Professional.

Software

Included with Windows is also available and the full version of the popular graphics editor Corel. If we reject the false impression that this program are solely designers, the bonus becomes palpable. Not so small groups of people that it will be useful, especially when you consider the presence of the stylus. And since we are talking about the stylus, it is worth mentioning one more scenario of its use: most capacitive screens are still not sensitive to touch gloves. This is where the stylus and rescues.

As mentioned above, Transformers has a special key, which can be used to implement a quick access to important settings, like the one that comes with each smartphone swipe up or down. Moreover, switching to different modes done very intelligently: the inclusion of a system of preset reports that specifically change.

Another program, which is rare in usually quite trivial and useless sets of built-in utilities to many other manufacturers, is a multimedia center with music search and download videos from different resources (including the very youtube.com).

By clicking on the screenshot to open larger image

She is able to also make musical connections between different performers with different filters (more popular, more like, and so on). More functionality means it sync with smart (no Windows Phone 8 yet, alas).

Besides these, of course, present and gentleman set of standard utilities, such as all kinds of security and antivirus software (in this case MacAfee) or applications to work with the camera.

The security

Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q704 certified in accordance with US Department of Defense. It is waterproof according to the specifications IPX5 / 7/8 and dust-proof IP5X.

An additional reason for believing that the device safely should be considered and reinforced glass.

Autonomy

Speaking of autonomy, it is worth mentioning that the keyboard is set extra battery that adds up to 8 hours of battery life.

Total 2 battery can provide up to 16 hours of battery life.

Findings – Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q704

Called the Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q704 typical notebook-transformer would be incorrect. This is a real workstation with a very decent performance for this class, autonomy, and software. Of course, we met earlier tablets that when connecting the docking station to work for more than 10 hours. But among them was not such which would be running Windows 8 Professional with all the attendant advantages. Another striking feature is definitely a quality software preinstalled. This is a rarity. And, of course, once again worth mentioning the high degree of integrability in any perforin due to the large number of possible interfaces and connectors: from Ethernet to LTE. This all inclusive.

Source: fujitsu

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Notebook-transformer Dell Inspiron 13 (7348), which we will tell you in this review, is almost completely analogous to the previously reviewed model Dell Inspiron 11 (3147). Used exactly the same design and construction, so that the two transformer differ from each other mainly in size and some minor features dictated by the size difference. However, unlike his younger brother in the family, Dell Inspiron 13 (7348), equipped with the latest energy-efficient processor Intel Core i5-5200U architecture Broadwell.

Design, materials

The predominant color Dell Inspiron 13 designers chosen silver, in this color made all the external surface of the notebook. In light of the open state successfully diluted black border of the display unit and black keyboard island.

Top cover laptops finished with silver plastic with sofftach effect. Cover differs completely flat mirror surface and logo of the manufacturer. Base of the housing is made of exactly the same “uhvatistogo” sofftach-silvery plastic, so a transformer is very comfortable to carry from place to place in the hands of no slipping out of the question.

In contrast to the flat cover on the bottom of Dell Inspiron 13 can be found rounding (closer to the sidewalls), mounting screws, official stickers and thin four rubber feet. Open slot for the battery is not here, as well as a convenient “hatch” to upgrade components. However, if necessary, replace the memory or the hard disk does not take much to remove the entire bottom panel as a whole because it holds all five screws.

When viewed from the side faces of the body can be seen the same design feature as the junior Dell Inspiron 11 – a side wall assembly made flat, and the front and rear edges of the base and the display unit are different characteristic rounded shape. Apart from the purely design problems (originality, recognition), this solution allows the touch to determine what kind of a face is at hand.

The right side of the front edge of the notebook can be found miniature activity indicator. The central part of the rear face of the body takes grille cooling system, here you can examine in detail the metal hinges hinge of the display unit. On the left side you can find an acoustic speaker, combined audio jack, two-port USB 3.0 (one of which supports charging accessories shutdown mode), the full-size HDMI video output jack and charger.

Right side plate is arranged very unusual for a classic notebook, but it is quite normal for a transformer. In particular, it placed power button and volume rocker, which can be used in any of the four modes of transformation (laptop, tablet, stand, canopy). What follows is symmetrically arranged speaker, the third port USB, memory card slot, and a silver “button”, which is proving to be bundled stylus cap. Developers quite rightly felt that it is more logical to place the stylus in a special slot in the laptop case, and not to rely on the fact that users will not forget to take it with you as a separate accessory.

Ergonomics

Model Dell Inspiron 13 (7348) is a 13.3-inch laptop with a special hinge that allows the display unit to rotate 360 degrees around the axis of the mount. Thus the device can be operated in the notebook mode, the multimedia stand, canopy and proper tablet (more on the process of transformation can be found in the review of Dell Inspiron 11). A hardware keyboard is used only in the first mode, the remaining three cases, the basic control method is a touchscreen device, supplemented with supplied stylus.

The inner part of the display unit is covered by a protective glass layer with integrated touch. Thus in notebook mode, the user can control the device with the help of a rather large touchpad and using the touch screen. In the lower part is rubberized with tight hardware key Windows.

Operating panel Dell Inspiron 13 different characteristic “phony” form of fillets close to all four edges. Island keyboard is placed in a small depression operation panel, its layout is typical of the 13-inch models. Keys became slightly larger compared with younger brother, but made Enter “odnoeatzhnym.” The keyboard has a white backlight, level of brightness is adjustable between the two grades.

Functionality

As we mentioned, the laptop Dell Inspiron 13 (7348), equipped with the latest energy-efficient processor Intel Core i5-5200U microarchitecture Broadwell. The processor is configured for 14-nm process technology and has a maximum level of heat in 15 watts. Model Intel Core i5-5200U has two cores, capable of operating at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a maximum frequency of 2.7 GHz, as well as integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500.

RAM is available for one SODIMM-slot, in our case it was busy module DDR3-1600 8GB (Samsung M471B1G73DB0). As a data warehouse using a hybrid hard drive with 500 GB (Seagate ST500LM000-1EJ162). For wireless data module provides Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 with support for the latest standard Wi-Fi 802.11ac (867 Mbit / s) and built-in power Bluetooth 4.0.

Tested model Dell Inspiron 13 (7348) is equipped with a 13.3-inch touchscreen IPS-screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The brightness is adjusted manually from 20 to 170 cd / m2, also available automatic backlight based on the performance of the light sensor.

Interestingly, in this model is used exactly the same battery as in the more compact 11-inch model – three-piece removable 43 Wh. As a result, the full charge of the battery the laptop was able to hold 2 hours 15 minutes at maximum load, and 7 hours and 20 minutes in emulation mode of reading.

Results

As a result, Dell Inspiron 13 (7348) – it’s quite a good representative of the family of laptops, Transformers, which will attract the attention of potential buyers of fresh hardware platform Intel Core “Broadwell”, an excellent 13-inch IPS-screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and of course ability to work in four modes: laptop, tablet, stand and tent.

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The Taiwanese company Acer has updated submitted in May of this year, notebook-transformer Aspire R7 with an unusual hinge screen, known as the “loop Ezel”.

An updated model of the laptop Aspire R7 comes with a new 2-core Intel Core i5-4200U family Haswell, running at speeds up to 2.6 GHz. Recall the basis of the predecessor model served as a Core i5-3337U (2,7 GHz). The main advantage of the new CPU, running at a lower frequency, is the graphics performance in the face of GPU Intel HD 4400.

The list of other improvements including 8 GB of RAM, compared to 6 GB of its predecessor, and twice the HDD capacity – 1 TB. Diagonal touch screen and resolution remain the same – 15.6 inches and 1920×1080 pixels respectively.

In terms of autonomy, the manufacturer promises 6.5 hours to 5 hours typical for the old model. In addition to updating the laptop Aspire R7, the price tag is “lost” at $ 100 ($ 900 vs. $ 1000), Acer offers a stylus pen with 256 levels of pressure on the price of $ 49. Powered Aspire R7 running Windows 8.1.

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Today our guest is another ultrabook-transformer, but unlike his classic one-piece and more recent counterparts in the format of a 2-in-1 model Sony VAIO Duo 13 is in the format of the slider. This design has its pros and cons to understand in which you can help out our review.

Options

Ultrabook transformer Sony VAIO Duo 13 comes in a cardboard box, where in addition to the device itself can be found a standard set of documents, power supply unit, the stylus as a pen and two adapter-adapter. 

The first allows you to connect to a projector or TV ultrabook with an old VGA-input, and the second is a sub-miniature wireless router. To get started, join it to the corresponding end face of the power supply and connect the Ethernet-LAN ​​cable, and then you will get your own Wi-Fi-network. Note that the USB-connector on the power supply can be used to charge mobile devices, and although the manufacturer does not recommend it.

Completeness stylus Sony VAIO Duo 13 requires the battery as the battery mikropalchikovoy AAAA, for his attachment to the ultrabook has a special pull-out stand (for the “Ultrabook”), or a plastic mount (for the “tablet”). 

Design

As can be appreciated by description, a hybrid ultrabook Sony VAIO Duo 13 is made ​​in 13-inch format, and weighs about 1,335 kg, which is quite a lot by the standards of conventional tablets. However, if you want a more compact Japanese touch “slider”, then pay attention to the 11-inch Sony VAIO Duo 11. 

The model comes in two color options – black and white, we got to the first version. The front panel of the device is completely closed glossy protective coating on top of the bezel can find the manufacturer’s logo, web camera with LED activity, and a light sensor on the bottom taken out Windows hardware button trapezoidal shape. 

The base case Sony VAIO Duo 13 characteristic shape is made ​​from painted in silver material, reinforced with carbon fiber. Here you can find not only standard holes for ventilation, but also such unusual for the location elements as 8 megapixel camera, NFC datichk or hardware volume keys and call the service utility. Two tall rubber feet further lift the rear of the hull pointed to the user. Stereo speakers are placed in the corners closest to the user bases of the body under the mesh falshreshetkoy. 

The front and side faces of Sony VAIO Duo 13 almost come to naught, and the rear on the contrary, is made ​​high enough to accommodate all of the available ports. The left side of the rear face of the radiator grille is the cooling system and a full-sized card reader on the left – Video output HDMI, a pair of USB 3.0, the combined audio jack and charger with mini indicator. In tablet mode is quite convenient to use the power key / lock and key, Windows, and that’s to accommodate the separate volume control buttons clearly have to get used to.

Operating panel Sony VAIO Duo 13 is made ​​of aluminum, in the near to the user of the island you can find the keyboard automatically illuminates and a very small oblong touchpad. Call the area on either side of the touchpad panel podladonnoy not bring as your wrist, you probably place on the table. The width of the touchpad is enough to move the cursor horizontally, but to bring it from the top to the bottom of the screen will require a minimum of 5-6 finger movements. 

On the back, the technical side, disclosed transformer you can see the aluminum rack hinge back of the display with a slot for micro-SIM card, and a number of service elements, such as holes for ventilation and loop display. From the point of view of design is design of the rear part of the Sony VAIO Duo 13 is able to impress except geeks, and while much of sitting in front of girls to attract more all-aluminum cover with the glowing logo.

Ergonomics

The main feature of the model Sony VAIO Duo 13 – an original mechanism of transformation Surf Slider, which allows just one finger to make Windows-tablet ultrabook with a hardware keyboard, and even a little, but still the touchpad. In this case, the manufacturer recommends to make sure that the touch display unit is fixed securely metal brackets on the operating panel.

Despite the fact that the process of transformation looks very impressive, but the mechanism itself takes up little space, at Surf Slider has one big drawback – the lack of intermediate positions. That is, you can use the Sony VAIO Duo 13 only in the form of a tablet or ultrabook with a single slope of the screen, and any attempt to go beyond the immediately be stopped by a spring-loaded suspension.

Another problem arises when you try to connect peripherals to the rear face of ultrabook. If in a normal situation when connecting flash drives can simply tilt the cover itself, in the case of the Sony VAIO Duo 13 is physically impossible, and to simplify switching will have to either expand the laptop back to his face, or fold it in tablet mode.

Functionality

Ultrabook Sony VAIO Duo 13 is equipped with a high-quality 13-inch IPS-matrix with Full HD resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. The brightness is adjustable from 2 to 250 cd/m2, automatic adjustment is available on the basis of indicators of the light sensor.

The model is based on the platform of energy-efficient Intel Haswell, depending on the configuration of the processors Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors with integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400. RAM size varies from 4 to 8 GB, and is used as a data storage SSD for 128 or 256 GB. In addition to standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules ultrabook features NFC, GPS and LTE-modem.

Battery Eater, Reader’s Test

The testing Sony VAIO Duo 13 in the configuration of Intel Core i5-4200U / Intel HD Graphics 4400/4 GB RAM / 128 GB SSD following results were obtained in actual benchmarks. The battery life was two and a half hours at maximum load and an impressive 16 hours (!) In read mode.

The results

As a result, Sony VAIO Duo 13 – this is a 13-inch slider, which can be used in Windows-format tablet and ultrabook mode with hardware keyboard and touch screen. The main advantages of this model is a typical Japanese design, a high level of equipment and a great autonomy to the shortcomings – especially ergonomic and solid value.

Liked

+ Original design, attention to detail
+ Is not the most common format transformation
+ Intel Haswell platform with an excellent combination of performance / autonomy
+ High-quality IPS-matrix with Full HD resolution

Do not like it

– Very high cost
– Ergonomic features

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Announced back in May of this year, notebook-transformer Acer Aspire R7 clearly drew the public’s attention and wallets of users, as now, the company introduced an updated model of the device, which received a number of nice features. In particular, the unit moved to a more modern platform Intel Haswell . In addition, he got a digitizer and will be bundled with an electronic pen. Given the features of a laptop, a new input method will be useful to him, and Acer has added to the standard set of special software applications to work with the pen. For example, MemoryBinder allows you to draw directly on your photos, ScreenGrasp – take screenshots with the pen, and Scrapboard is a kind of image cataloger, notes and ideas, something like Evernote to adaptation under the stylus. On sale updated Aspire R7 appears at the end of the year the price of € 1,000 for the base model (about 10,800 USD).

As for the budget notebooks Aspire E, they also got the fourth generation of processors Intel Core, plus there were options on the basis of the latest hardware platform AMD. But the most interesting innovation – a built-in touch pad that can recognize up to 10 independent touch. Thus, users will be another alternative for navigating the interface OS Windows 8.1 , which is well adapted for touch input. The laptops will be offered in several color options. Model Aspire E1 will be available in October this year at a price of € 400 for a basic package (about 4350 USD).

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