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Sony VAIO 13 "is a model for the title of" good at all "fits perfectly. We say this because, on one hand is a notebook with screen 13 "(as in this way a relatively compact model), which has an average processor which offers higher performance than integrated graphics. On the other hand he has a reasonable weight, and the facilities are very well covered, coming quite enough ports (2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, one VGA, one HDMI) with two card readers, fingerprint reader, 3G modem and an optical drive. Basically achieve a reasonable use any field, from the business to the entertainment.

The chassis is similar to that of previous generations in that general elements over the past generation, but the model is now as certain elements of the second generation in particular on how the area bounded by the keyboard's restpad.Sony took chassis and modified with the user, and apparently at the suggestion of customers, integrating such a unit instead of a slot with tray, placing such a fingerprint reader at the top, above the keyboard, in a place that is relatively accessible but not uncomfortable (as applicable to many other models on the market). A novelty is that now the touchpad is very wide, much wider than previous generations. Unisurface touchpad is made of a hard plastic and find it easier to use than others of its kind. The keyboard is very well thought out, well positioned and arranged and a backlight.

The screen is as I mentioned at the outset, one of 13 ". It has a resolution of 1366x768, providing good color when viewed from the front and pretty good when viewed from the side. Vertical but viewing angles are not too high.

The configuration we tested included a Core i5 3210 (two cores, four threads, 2.5GHz), 6GB RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a GeForce GT GPU 640m LE (lowest Kepler) and the level performance is about average, the points provided in PCMark 2154 7 suggesting that.Certainly an SSD would be done more to obtain higher performance but perhaps that Sony wanted to keep costs under control. If an SSD would be integrated most likely it would be 128 GB (otherwise the notebook price would be up too much) but then you would have lost a lot of storage capacity. However, as a personal opinion, I have worked more on the latter option.

Among the items you've found, are the new standby system that stores memory contents on a flash memory cache, and proves to be very fast and also in terms of consumer econmic.

Possibility of connection and an additional battery (via a connector located under the laptop), thus increase the autonomy of your notebook.

In the cooling system is very important is the system load. When working on a laptop High Performance (as an aside, and the present model has a dedicated button Speed-Stamina) and working hard system, noise is disturbed, but in sleep mode noise is reasonable.

Probably this will be one of the main models of Sony notebook market, because he doese , as I said, reasonably satisfy almost all segments.

http://www.chip.ro/stiri/18957-review-noul-sony-vaio-s-de-13

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All about the new Microsoft Surface tablets, Windows and Windows 8 Pro RT

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Microsoft can join the manufacturers of tablets with 2 gadgets that will hit the market in November to three months after Windows 8. IT giant is trying to get stronger in the relevant segments of the market , with a tablet running Windows 8 UI only with Metro, Microsoft Surface RT, and a tablet running Windows 8 Pro, Surface Pro, which allows the use of desktop applications.

An important detail is that the two tablets Surface will be launched with two special cases: Touch Cover with a thickness of 3mm, a case with the role of Cover Type tasatura and stand and a thickness of 5mm, which includes a trackpad .

Microsoft Surface for Windows RT

Microsoft Windows Tablet RT, which will only run Windows applications Metro Store, will include Metro version of the suite of applications Microsoft Office for free, writes CNET .

RT Surface Specifications:

Windows RT
Nvidia ARM CPU
Thickness: 9.3 mm
Weight: 676g
Display: 10.6 inch HD ClearType
Battery: 31.5 watt-hour
Ports: USB 2.0, microSD, micro HD video, 2x2 MIMO antennas
Storage: 32GB or 64GB
2 rooms "HD", a front and a back

Microsoft Surface for Windows 8 Pro

Even if the two tablets look almost identical, inside is very different. Microsoft Surface Pro running full version of the operating system Windows 8 , which basically transforms into a touch screen ultrabook. The tablet includes a magnetic stylus that remains attached to the housing.

Specifications Surface Pro:

Windows 8
Ivy Bridge CPU Intel Core 3rd generation
Thickness: 13.5 mm
Weight: 903g
Display: ClearType "Full HD" of 10.6 inches
Battery: 31.5 watt-hour
Ports: USB 3.0, microSDXC, Mini DisplayPort for video
Storage: 64GB or 128GB
2 rooms "HD", a front and a back

Microsoft Surface vs. iPad

Comparison between Microsoft Surface and other tablets can be difficult since the company chose not to submit complete specifications, write TheVerge . Microsoft seems to adopt the Apple model to focus on end user experience without too many figures portray.

Retina Display screen without having the iPad tablet Microsoft Surface could become a strong competitor to Apple tablet, especially in version Surface Pro .

You can choose between a tablet with a simple operating system and restrictive and a tablet PC that offers a practical experience, consumers could abandon the iPad.

Microsoft Surface vs. Android and Windows 8

Asus Transformer Pad is probably the most similar product already launched Android, but Microsoft could be just the advantage of operating system more complex.

Microsoft Tablet battling and competition from other Windows 8 tablets Asus Tablet 600, Acer Iconia W510 and prototypes created by Toshiba, HP, Dell and Lenovo. One thing is now clear: Windows 8 tablets manufacturers are not too happy with Microsoft competition.

The most important detail that Microsoft Surface is omitted from the presentation is price. For many buyers, specifications and functionality can be properly judged only in relation to price .

The only detail that Microsoft unveiled on pricing is that it will be "competitive" with the suggestion that as a Surface ultrabook Pro will cost.

Do you think Microsoft could dethrone tablets new rule iPad?

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5 Reasons Why Microsoft Surface could beat iPad

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With the launch of Microsoft Surface tablets, many IT analysts have concluded that iPad has finally a competitor. Even though Microsoft has not yet announced the price of the tablet, Surface enthusiasm is high and seems founded.

View 5 Reasons Why Microsoft Surface could beat the iPad, according to CNN .

1. Size and thickness

Excellent design competition iPad tablets made to look stumpy.Microsoft has opted for a size of 10.6 inches, slightly larger than Apple tablet, but one key to the success of Microsoft Surface is thick.

RT surface has a thickness one-tenth of a millimeter less than the new iPad, so users will be satisfied.

Surface Pro is thick but significantly higher for those considered acceptable but a new Windows tablet touchscreen ultrabook.

2. Keyboards for tablet

Microsoft has decided to offer consumers what Apple has refused from the beginning: compact keyboard which facilitates its use.

With a thickness of only 3mm, Touch Cover offers integrated tactile keyboard case that can be used as stand, all available in colors: black, red, blue and pink.

Cover type is 5mm thick, but it also offers an integrated trackpad that allows practical use of Tablet Surface Microsoft Windows 8 Pro the desktop.

3. USB ports

Apple stubbornness not to give customers what they wanted from the beginning, a USB port for simple connection to any other gadget, is a big problem for the iPad.

Even if users have to provide solutions and Wi-Fi cloud for the iPad, many users may prefer the two USB ports on the Microsoft Surface, which can easily connect external drives, printers and even cameras.

Surface RT offers USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Surface Pro.

4. Performance

Tablets have been so far a hybrid between laptops and smartphones, but Microsoft is trying to get as close to the specifications of the Surface ultrabook Pro.

Intel Core i5, Tablet Microsoft Windows 8 Pro will offer up to 128GB of storage space, another advantage in the fight against iPad, remained with the maximum of 64GB.

5. Xbox SmartGlass

SmartGlass system, presented by Microsoft at E3, will link any tablet, Android or even iPad console Xbox games for an interactive experience.

If Microsoft Xbox SmartGlass optimized for Surface and offers new features, users may go one step forward in integrating the use of media, the television, game console, tablet and smartphone fully interact and play different roles.

Apple really got scared of Microsoft Surface?

Even though Apple has seen over the years as Microsoft tries to copy its products, but fail - not too many were found to prefer an iPod Zune before - the company was ready for Surface tablets.

The same day the presentation of Microsoft Surface , Apple released a new television commercial for the new iPad, with the slogan "Do It All.”

You think Apple's iPad launch new advertising is a business decision or a common sign that Apple is afraid of success really Microsoft Surface?

Asus PA248

Asus PA248Q

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A year ago, Asus launched the first series Proart monitor. PA246Q modelwas an excellent tool for those who wanted a maximum image quality.Created graphics and video editing, it came with all known connectors and a host of advanced editors. It is time to make you acquainted with his successor, Asus PA248Q and see what the Taiwanese manufacturer wants to impress us this time.

Construction

Professionals have high demands when it comes to building a monitor.Freedom of movement is the key concept here. Like the previous Asus PA248 is characterized by a well-knit housing, which used a black plastic quality. leg allows adjusting the height of 10 cm and pivot 120-degrees. Also, the screen can be rotated 90 degrees, for those times when you want to see the whole web page without scrolling to do.

Asus's menu buttons PA248 are located on the right side of the screen.From the previous model, the manufacturer has prepared us a pleasant surprise. A small joystick now allows a more comfortable navigation through menus. rear panel connectors includes almost all popular video jacks. In addition, we have a USB 3.0 type B jack, which is provided a cable box. It allows connection to computer USB 3.0 hub with four ports on the left side.

Here mention must be made. Asus PA246 has two USB 2.0 ports and a card reader SD / MS / xD. I appreciated the introduction of the PA248 USB 3.0 standard, but not eliminate card reader. Gazette is the target audience and photos, which can very accurately view images and to process them. Most are always handy mobile card reader, but it was easier to remove the card from the camera and insert it directly into the monitor?

Asus is no cost savings by omitting some cables in the package. PA248 comes with a VGA cable, a DVI and a DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 along with the mentioned. The monitor weighs 0.8 kg less than its predecessor and we shall see why.

Specifications

· Size: 24 "

· Resolution: 1920x1200

· Matrix: IPS

· Dot pitch: 0.270 mm

· Brightness: 300 cd / m

· Real contrast / Dynamic: 1,000:1 / 80.000.000:1

· Viewing angles: 178/178 (horizontal / vertical)

· Response Time: 6 ms GTG

· Colors: 16.7 million

· Video Connections: HDMI, DVI, VGA, DisplayPort

· HDCP Compliant: Yes

· Other connectors: USB 3.0, 2 x Audio

· Speakers: -

· Consumption: 75 W max

· Accessories: Cables

· Dimensions: 557 x 416 x 235 mm

· Weight: 6.4 kg

Another panel

At first contact with the monitor, I was hard for me to realize any difference to the model tested last year. Change a monitor with a TN matrix IPS matrix and the difference was huge from the start. Image quality perceived by a trained eye, is very good because Asus does not get any PA248Q factory model without calibration . The proof sheet is below that says that delta E, or the difference between the transmitted color video card and the display is less than five units. It is accepted industry standard for professional monitors.

Unfortunately for a user who wants an upgrade PA246Q, the present model is not recommended. subtle differences that we observed with the naked eye were confirmed by comparing data sheets PA248 and PA246's Asus. Model launched last year came with P-IPS matrix 10-bit. The present is an 8-bit matrix. The difference observed in the number of colors displayed.In addition, the brightness decreased from 400 cd / m² to 300 cd / sqm.Measured contrast is better but the new model, reaching 745:1.

As a pre-calibrated monitor, I found it odd that Asus PA248 has a cool touch of color. Initially I thought it was because of LED lighting. This has the advantage of reduced consumption and reduce the thickness monitor. In fact, blue and green requires slight adjustments in Normal mode. The menu offers six-channel color adjustment (R, G, B, C, M, Y) Those interested in fidelity color reproduction should know that PA248 covers only 72% of NTSC spectrum, from 102% to as PA246 boasted.

Response time

It is clear that Asus PA248 is a monitor for games, but even a designer can enjoy a movie or a game from time to time. The 6 ms specified by the manufacturer are not found in tests. With the AMA on and adjusting the Free Trace function values than an average of 11 ms. It is decent for a weekend player or lover of action movies, the ghosting is pretty low.

Angles of vision

At a P-IPS panel monitor with Asus PA246 was the degradation of color and contrast was hardly noticeable in extreme angles. In this case, it can be seen, but can not say it is disturbing. With better contrast than the previous model, black is deeper and LED lighting makes the bleeding is difficult to see.

Quick Fit Grid

This position I appreciated it and we find the PA246Q PA248Q Asus. The screen can be displayed, regardless of video source, grid with centimeters or inches. Those who wish to fit an A4 page to receive a box full size. The same classifications are possible and different kinds of photos and documents.

Conclusion

If you look strange figure above, this monitor is for you. Asus PA248Q is a professional monitor, for users who have very high demands on image quality and ergonomics chapters. A regular user will hardly find it useful to acuperirea sRGB 100% or 90 degrees rotation of the screen.

From the previous model, we found that PA248 is thinner and lighter. Can not compete with the consumer today, but no longer has a 4cm thick frame.Switching to USB 3.0 hub was considered but had not removed the card reader.

The main difference between PA248 and PA246 is unfortunately given matrix. The front of the monitor type is P-IPS. It may be of type E-IPS or H-IPS. Image quality remains high standards, while the monitor is calibrated at the factory, but retains a slight advantage PA246.

Pluses and minuses:

[+] high quality image [+] foot MFD [+] graduations on the screen frame and screen [+] advanced adjustments professional segment [+] top video connectivity [-] panel less powerful than the model previous

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