Among them – a notebook ThinkPad Yoga 260, which, according to the developers, is the lightest in the world, 12.5-inch transformer (it weighs only 1.3 kg). Meanwhile, both the ThinkPad Yoga 260, and ThinkPad Yoga 460 transformers are the first modems LTE-Advanced.

ThinkPad Yoga 260 and 460 can be equipped with a fingerprint scanner and smart card reader to protect your PC from unauthorized access. It is also known that these models are equipped with a rechargeable stylus to enter text and drawing. For this intended application company Lenovo WRITEit, although, as noted by the company, the pen is useful in environments Windows 10. New items are up to 16 GB of RAM, equipped with an Intel Core sixth generation SSD interface PCI Express (PCIe). Models are available in black and silver colors. ThinkPad Yoga Model 460 also boasts anti-glare touchscreen with a resolution of WQHD, discrete graphics and a cover of carbon fiber.

ThinkPad Yoga 260:

As an accessory, you can buy a new transformer dock OneLink + with data transfer rates up to 33 Gbit / s, which is two times faster than the previous model. Docking Station OneLink + – is the ability to connect a monitor with a resolution of 4K and other devices via a single cable.

ThinkPad Yoga 460:

Ultra-compact desktop personal computers ThinkCentre Tiny offer ample opportunities to extend the functionality and installation. For example, these devices can use the new Lenovo Pro WiDi adapter to wirelessly connect monitors with support for WiDi – to create the desktop of the computer and the monitor wirelessly.

According to the results of performance tests conducted by Lenovo, ThinkCentre M900 Tiny 48% faster than its competitors and the market for 128% – the previous models in the lineup. In part, this has been achieved with the support of the SSD interface PCI Express (PCIe), the performance of which in some cases by 80% compared to conventional solid state drives. And ThinkCentre series Tiny claim to be called the most dust-free desktop computers. With the new filter (although optional) for a three-year period of operation of the PC dust adversely affect the performance and reliability of the device is stored at 37% less than the usual for this class of computers.

ThinkCentre desktops M-Series are equipped with Intel Core processors of the sixth generation. Users can create a configuration to suit your needs, choosing from a variety of modifications to the processor, graphics, types of memory devices. Renovation and maintenance of the devices are made without the use of special tools. Series ThinkCentre M – is a high level of management with solutions such as Intel vPro, PC Cloud Manager, and Microsoft SCCM, which are designed to reduce operating costs and reduce the burden on infrastructure.

Source: Lenovo

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Ultrabooks in the electronics market now is not so little, and they have many well-known manufacturers. Company Acer, certainly not left out in its wide enough range also found interesting specimens including ultrabooks. One such device is the Acer Aspire S7-392, which has a 13.3-inch display with a fairly high resolution 2560×1440 pixels, as well as low weight and compact body. However, only whether it will attract the interest of many fans of ultra-thin laptops? Certainly in the bank this laptop hidden something. In general, get acquainted and make conclusions.

Design – Acer Aspire S7-392

Acer Aspire S7-392 body is made of plastic and aluminum and has a fairly compact dimensions – 323h223h13 mm. The bottom surface of the device and the working of metal, pretty solid. But the thin cover, unlike the keyboard area, the property has much to bend, so that not everything is perfect as it seems at first glance. Incidentally, ultrabook weighs quite a bit – 1.3 kg, so the trip he is always a place among other things.

Generally, Acer Aspire S7-392 looks more than attractive. It is stylish and beautiful, although there is nothing superfluous. Acer logo on the lid are Ultrabook and the display frame, that’s all. But the colors (white or silver) certainly able to please many. Interestingly, the display is connected to the base of a single loop, it allows you to expand Acer Aspire S7-392 to 180 degrees, which is convenient to perform any task on the ultrabook. Moreover, is not difficult and dismantling the laptop, because actually it will have to untwist only a few bolts.

Display, audio, webcam – Acer Aspire S7-392

The advantage of this laptop is a 13.3-inch display. It is made by IPS-technology and has a high enough resolution 2560×1440 pixels. This image on the display clear, rich, optimally suited for watching movies. If the screen will sit a few people that do not have to adjust, because a deviation from the right angle is virtually no inversion. Also want to mention a decent supply of brightness (an average of 280 cd/m2) and high contrast, color rendition is not excellent, but quite normal. The only thing that during operation without scaling much will unusually small, from what may quickly tire of your eyes.

Display Acer Aspire S7-392 protects durable glass Gorilla Glass 3, scratch-resistant. Also has an oleophobic coating, whereby fatty fingerprints easily scrubbed. Moreover, given the opportunity to touch input and support 10-point multitouch.

Acoustics, in general, left a good impression. Two stereo speakers located on the sidewalls give a very good sound. It is quite loud with clear mids and highs. Of course, the bass can be heard here, as expected for the ultrabook. Of the shortcomings can be identified except that wheezing sound appears at maximum volume.

As for the camera, it has a small 1.3-megapixel resolution, which is enough for video conferencing.

Keyboard and Touchpad – Acer Aspire S7-392

This notebook is equipped island keyboard. The main part of the key is optimum size, and the distance between them makes it possible to avoid typing errors when fingers often fall on the adjacent buttons. The only thing that differs from the standard layout, have to get used to this.

At first glance seem metal keys, but in fact it uses plastic. It’s nice that they pressed very quiet, somewhat elastic, besides also highlighted, not only their outlines, but the letters themselves. The maximum level of emission is not too high, it is adjusted manually or automatically.

However, there has not been without drawbacks. For example, in the Acer Aspire S7-392 functional top row of the keyboard and contains letters and numbers, and [F1] – [F12]. Hardly a practical side it seems a good solution. Incidentally, the space on the work area for more than one row is enough, so it is unclear why the designers did just such a keyboard.

The touchpad is slightly recessed in the ultrabook, has clear boundaries, has good sensitivity and therefore works correctly. With a touch of the manipulator can be scaled to perform scrolling with two fingers.

Performance – Acer Aspire S7-392

Options Acer Aspire S7-392-74508G25tws equipped with a preinstalled operating system Windows 8 and has a pretty productive stuffing. One of its components is a dual-core Intel Core i7-4500U clocked at 1.8 GHz and a cache in the third level of 4 MB. It is built on 22-nm technology, has a relatively low power consumption – 15 watts. Besides support for a range of technologies allows him to quickly cope with the tasks. For example, using Hyper-Threading is handled four data streams simultaneously, with Turbo Boost increases the frequency up to 3 GHz.

In addition to the integrated graphics processor Intel HD Graphics 4400 with a frequency of 200-1100 MHz. It decodes the video, very good processes graphics for games, etc. Of course, to play at a high resolution in modern toys you do not succeed, but if you reduce it to 1366×768 pixels, putting a medium setting, then go Total War: Rome II with a frequency of 28-30 frames per second. Playable and will be Counter-Strike: GO at high-settings with 33-40 fps and the same resolution.

By the way, too much space to store content not here, but the speed of reading and writing data is quite high. This is explained by the fact that instead of a hard drive in the laptop has two SSD-drive capacity of 128 GB in a RAID 0. As for RAM, it is standard 8 GB DDR3L-1600 MHz (soldered to the motherboard). With a capacity of RAM the system will not slow down even if you have to run a number of demanding applications.

Ports and Communications – Acer Aspire S7-392

On the left side is ultrabuka port USB 3.0, card reader SD, button on the device and the socket for recharging.

The opposite face contains Acer Converter Port, allowing via adapters connected via VGA or RJ-45, digital video output HDMI, one USB 3.0 and audio jack for a combined microphone and headphones. None of the sides no ventilation grilles, all located on the rear panel, where no one is prevented.

The notebook will let work on the Internet via Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n. Besides, there are Bluetooth 4.0, due to which there is an exchange of data between devices, in particular, can be connected to Acer Aspire S7-392 and the corresponding mouse.

Battery – Acer Aspire S7-392

Established in ultrabook removable lithium-polymer battery has four sections and capacity 6280 mAh (47 Wh). Under high load, the device runs out in two hours, and in a mode «Read’s» will be run for about eight. So that the autonomy of this laptop can be considered more than suitable for travel.

Conclusion – Acer Aspire S7-392

Acer Aspire S7-392 – a modern, attractive laptop, which, however, not everything was perfect. For example, IPS-display you get a wide viewing angle, high resolution but is unlikely to be equally comfortable for all tasks. The keyboard also has its pros and cons. In particular, the island where the keys are definitely a very good decision, but the lack of more than one row of buttons, whereby the function keys had to connect with the numbers is not the most suitable option. Also spoiled a pleasant experience build quality, which will not hide flaws stylish body. What is not in doubt, it is a powerful hardware sensitive surface of the display, light weight laptop is pretty decent and autonomy. Only one thing, the average cost is $ 1760. This is an occasion to reflect on such a purchase, because we certainly have competitors models capable of competing on equal terms, and even get ahead.

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HP has announced a new ultrabook models EliteBook Folio 1040 G1, as well as tablet PC EliteBook Revolve G2. Both new products are targeted at applications in the field of business.

Ultrabook HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 contains a 14-inch display with a resolution of 1600×900 pixels or 1920×1080 pixels. The device can be equipped with a processor Core i5-4200U, Core i5-4300U, Core i7-4600U and Core i7-4650U, DDR3 memory up to 8 GB SSD and a 128 or 256 GB. This model carries a wireless modules Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0, two ports USB 3.0, webcam, touchpad Synaptics ForcePad.

The device has a thickness of 15.9 mm and a weight of 1.5 kg. Complete battery capacity is sufficient to operate in standalone mode for 10 hours. Announced model complies with MIL-STD 810G and has support for LTE. Price EliteBook Folio Ultrabook 1040 G1 in the launch configuration is $ 1,299.

Tablet PC HP EliteBook Revolve G2 is equipped with a rotating touch screen with a screen diagonal of 11.6 inches and a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. User selectable configuration available with inexpensive processors Intel Core-i3, Core-i5 or Core-i7, RAM up to 12 GB solid state drive capacity of up to 256GB.

Among the other components mentioned wireless modules Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0, the module LTE, network port Ethernet, USB 3.0, the video DisplayPort. Dimensions of novelty are 212h285h22, 2 mm, and weight – 1.4 kg. Price Laptop EliteBook Revolve G2 starts at $ 1364 for a minimal configuration.

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It seems that leaving the post of CEO JT Wang, Acer has left as a legacy not only damages, but also a couple of mobile devices Series TravelMate – P645 ultrabook and hybrid tablet and ultrabook X313.

The tablet-convertible TravelMate X313 borrowed some design elements of the model Aspire P3. The unit is positioned as a direct competitor tablets Surface Pro 2 and VAIO Tap 11, but the cost is higher – starts at $ 950. It’s pretty funny, considering the less attractive features. Thus, a hybrid tablet and ultrabook Acer TravelMate X313 comes with a 11.6-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. It is based on the processor Intel Core i5 or Intel Pentium 2129Y family of Ivy Bridge.

New also is equipped with a storage capacity of 64 GB or 120 GB. The thickness of the body of the device is 9.9 mm, and weight – 789 g

Ultrabook TravelMate P645 less interesting both externally and internally. In the basic configuration, it is equipped with a Core i5 processor family Haswell and a 14-inch screen with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. As an option, for a fee, you can order a graphics card AMD Radeon HD 8750M and the screen with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels.

The equipment of the laptop includes 12 GB of RAM, a solid state drive capacity of 256 GB, Dual microphone, webcam, wireless modules Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC, as well as two-port USB 3.0.

The cost ultrabook TravelMate P645 starts at $ 950.

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First ASUS Zenbook went on sale two years ago, in October 2011, while the Taiwanese company has managed one of the first to withdraw their ultrabooks on the market. After just six months, was announced a premium version of this model, dubbed the ASUS Zenbook Prime . The novelty has received an updated hardware platform and IPS-display with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, but the design has remained virtually unchanged. Finally this summer, the public was first introduced to the “super-premium” model ASUS Zenbook Infinity , which differed ultrathin metal casing decorated with glass Gorilla Glass 3, the latest platform for Intel Haswell, but most importantly – a touch IPS-screen with an impressive resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. It is this model, we’ll talk in today’s review.

Options

Ultrabook ASUS Zenbook Infinity comes in a solid black box of high quality cardboard. The unit is protected by a clear plastic packaging, small tab which allows you to easily extract “zenbuk” out of the office.

Hiding under the ultrabook brand of synthetic fabric cover c soft finish inside and the flap with a magnetic lock. Additional accessories are placed in an oblong compartment to the right of the ultrabook, there you will find the compact power adapter with built-in connector indicator of the battery and a small bag with two adapters is. 

The first allows you to connect to the ultrabook monitors and projectors with analog D-sub input, and the second, if necessary, provide you with a network connector RJ45, though for this you have to sacrifice one of the two USB ports. Note that the white version of the ASUS Zenbook Infinity comes in absolutely identical packaging, but the trade is completed with a cover that color.

Design

The main design “killer feature” Ultrabook ASUS Zenbook Infinity is undoubtedly the use of heavy-duty glass Gorilla Glass 3. This material is used for finishing the two most important parts of the laptop – outside of the display unit and the operating panel.

Cover ASUS Zenbook Infinity is still made ​​of dark blue aluminum with firm texture in the form of thousands of ultra-thin circles radiating from its center. However, unlike their predecessors scratch this beauty is almost impossible due to the patch of tempered glass Gorilla Glass 3. In turn, the edge of the glass protected from damage aluminum frame which extends around the perimeter of the lid. The result is a thin, stylish and yet practical design, which can not but rejoice. We add that the center of the display unit is placed silver logo ASUS, which nicely lit during operation.

Pointed front edge is completely free, handed down on the back of vent holes, covered with mesh grating. On the left side you can find a combined audio port, video output Micro-HDMI, USB 3.0 port and a socket adapter. Right posted a full-sized card reader, a second USB 3.0 port and video output Mini DisplayPort. As we can see, ASUS Zenbook Infinity connection to external monitors will need a special adapter or cable, and to simultaneously use more than two USB-accessories you will need to purchase a separate hub.

The lower part of the ASUS Zenbook Infinity made ​​of dark blue with a brushed aluminum “softtach” surface on which you can find: miniature mounting screws around the perimeter of the panel, four rubber feet, strip perforation for air intake and a pair of holes on the stereo speakers. The upper part of the body is made in the same way as the cover – metal base and frame, finished in matt tempered glass Gorilla Glass 3.

Interestingly, the model ASUS Zenbook Infinity there is also a white version of the design. The outer side of the display unit and operation panel it also has a glass Gorilla Glass 3, but using a white backing. All aluminum elements of the case have a natural silver color, harmonizing with white paneled ultrabook.

Silver was the keyboard and the substrate, but the most noticeable difference is the nature of the operation panel finishes – if the dark blue version is a pleasant softtach, the white version of the main panel and touchpad have decided to use exactly the same glossy finish as the lid. Unlike dark gloss white hides fingerprints much better so that to some extent such course justified. However, if the first thing you are targeting a tactile characteristics and comfort of use, dark blue matte option clearly wins.

Ergonomics

Design of the operating panel is identical to the basic ASUS Zenbook – almost all the available space given over to the keyboard and touchpad, and even the power button integrated into a common unit, in order not to provide for her special place. The display unit expectedly made on a “without skirting,” he is so minimalist that it requires no special description. 

Ultrabook island keyboard layout is cleverly and matching tactile characteristics. The intensity of the LED light can be adjusted manually within the three levels or rely on an automated system with a light sensor. The touchpad touchpad covered the same ground glass as the entire operation panel, so that distinguish it from podladonnoy of just the touch does not work. 

Display

The main highlight of ASUS Zenbook Infinity in terms of equipment performs quality 13.3-inch IPS-matrix with a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels (!), Which corresponds to the pixel density of 220 PPI. In the initial configuration of the model will also be offered IPS-display with a lower resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, but the versions without the touch screen will not. For reference, we note that the resolution of the 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Pro is 2560 by 1600 pixels or 227 PPI.

In a test instance ASUS Zenbook Infinity UX301LA installed a 13.3-inch IPS-matrix with a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels, which measured the brightness ranged from 40 to 350 cd/m2. Note that the screen brightness can be adjusted manually in the range of 10 shades, or rely on a light sensor that adjusts it according to the lighting conditions.

Functionality

Under the name ASUS Zenbook Infinity hiding two models: UX301LA and UX302LA / UX302LG. Modification UX301LA calculated only on the SSD and can not be equipped with discrete graphics, but it got quite powerful by the standards of ultrabooks processor Intel Core i7-4558U (28 W) with integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 5100 Iris. In this case, by eliminating the discrete graphics and hard drive developers managed to save storage capacity and reduce the thickness of the shell up to 15.5 mm.

In turn, the model UX302LA/LG equipped with a less powerful processor Core i5-4200U and Core i7-4500U (17 W) with integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400 and hybrid storage-based HDD and SSD-cache. As a kind of compensation for modification UX302LG equipped with discrete graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M with 2 GB of memory, which resulted in the need to increase the thickness of the shell to 17.2 mm.

We tested the model hit ASUS Zenbook Infinity UX301LA, based on energy-efficient version of the Intel Haswell, depending on the configuration can be used by processors Core i5 and Core i7 processors with integrated graphics, HD Graphics 4400 or HD Graphics 5100 Iris. The RAM can be 4 or 8 GB and the data warehouse is built entirely on SSD SATA III with capacity from 128 to 512 GB. Network modules are Gigabit Ethernet-adapter module, Bluetooth 4.0, as well as dual-band Wi-Fi with support for the latest standard 802.11ac.

Battery Eater, Reader’s mode

The testing configuration Ultrabook Intel Core i7-4558U, 8GB of RAM, integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 5100 Iris following results were obtained in actual benchmarks. The battery life of the non-removable 6-cell 50 Wh battery capacity was only 1 hour and 15 minutes at maximum load, but more than 9 hours in the emulation mode of reading.

Operation

During the operation of critical remarks on the ASUS Zenbook Infinity arose. Claims can be presented to the soiled cover of dark blue version, the relative flexibility of the display unit, significant heating of the housing and a minimum of autonomy under maximum load, and continuously illuminated keys F2, and On / Off.

C on the other hand, the ultra-thin lightweight glass-aluminum body, a comfortable backlit keyboard, a surprisingly high performance and endurance in office mode, as well as excellent screen with very high resolution can be written in the list of advantages of this model.

The results

As a result, ASUS Zenbook Infinity – this is a 13-inch premium ultrabook with unique design and equipped with the latest technology, which will be an excellent choice for those who know a lot of expensive devices. Sales of these ultrabooks on the market of Ukraine will start in December, the month, and the recommended price range of $ 1,500 for the initial configuration of up to $ 2,250 per modification, visit us on the test.

Liked

+ Excellent touch 13.3-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels (220 PPI)
+ Slim and lightweight aluminum body trim Gorilla Glass 3, two versions of color choices
+ Current hardware platform (Intel Haswell, SSD, 802.11ac, etc.), the performance
+ Convenient backlit keyboard

Do not like it

– Autonomy at maximum load
– Soiled glass surfaces

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Dell announced the ultrabook Vostro 5470 relating to the corporate line of the American manufacturer.

Notebook PC comes with Intel Core i3 processors and i5 fourth generation (Haswell). Capacity solid state drive is 128 GB, the maximum amount of RAM – 8 GB.

The screen pattern can be a touch screen and conventional. The resolution in both cases is 1366 x 768 pixels at a diagonal of 14 inches. Treatment schedules can be assigned to a discrete nVidia adapter with 2 GB of memory, but the cheapest version of the Vostro 5470 will have integrated core.

The developers note that some elements of the notebook – for example, the space for hands – made ​​of aluminum. And the new product reinforced loops with which the screen is attached to the housing.

Among other features we mention the fingerprint scanner and a large touchpad with gesture support.

Dell Vostro comes with the operating system Windows 8.

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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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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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During the exhibition IFA 2013, Lenovo Yoga Ultrabook demonstrated 2 Pro. A feature of this model is the display, which can be rotated 360 degrees, thereby transforming the device into a tablet. 

Novelty is equipped with 13.3-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 3200×1800 pixels and a maximum brightness of 350 nits images. The display is made on the basis of the matrix and provides the IPS wide viewing angles. The device includes a processor Intel Core fourth generation (family Haswell), until the model Core i7. The device is also equipped with a solid state drive with up to 512GB, backlit keyboard, sound system with support for Dolby Home Theatre v4. Complete battery provides up to 9 hours of battery life. The new model was thinner and lighter compared with the precursor, it has a thickness of 15.5 mm and a weight of 1.39 kg.

Ultrabook transformer Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro will go on sale in October this year at a price starting from $ 1,100 configuration.

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In the Internet there was a video on the Ultrabook ASUS Zenbook UX301. Given the time of its occurrence, we should expect a demonstration unit during the exhibition IFA 2013.

Ultrabook ASUS Zenbook UX301 is equipped with a 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. The display is touch-sensitive and can detect up to 10 touches simultaneously. The device is also available Intel Core i7 processor of the fourth generation (family Haswell), wireless module Wi-Fi 802.11ac, speaker ASUS SonicMaster. The lid is covered with a protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Thickness is only 15.5 mm.

More detailed specifications and price Ultrabook ASUS Zenbook UX301 will be announced.

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