Lenovo IdeaPad K900: Big Size and Big Power

The Lenovo K900 is a rather large phone, which technically makes it a "phablet", such as the Samsung Galaxy Note. The phablet is rather large, at 5.5 inches. Its screen has a 1080p display with more than 400ppi (pixels per inch). The K900's vibrant and natural colors on its screen make it a pleasure to look at. The Lenovo K900 has a thickness of 6.9 millimeters, which is not surprising for a phone this size. The stainless steel casing of the K900 gives it a rather sleek and durable feel.



The K900 sports a Z2580 2GHz dual-core processor, which is a part of the Clover Trail + platform. It also includes the Android 4.1.2 OS, an excellent 13-megapixel camera, 16GB of integrated memory, media player, and many more.

Note: The K900 has not yet been released yet.

IdeaPad Yoga 11S: Windows 8 Convertible

The famous 13-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga was one of the most popular convertible Windows 8 devices. Lenovo has also recently created a new 11-inch version of the popular IdeaPad Yoga, this time also with a Windows 8 operating system.



Shrinking down the 13-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga creates a device when in tablet mode, feels closer like an iPad or a Nexus 7 or 10 than other convertible or hybrid laptops. The Yoga 11S can also have its screen folded back approximately 270 degrees, making it like a small, touch-screen device. It's great for sharing media, such as videos, in a group.

The 11-inch Yoga 11S can have up to an Intel Core i5 processor, but only at a low voltage, which means not a ton of power. The Yoga 11S also has a pretty decent IPS display, 1600x900 pixels. Besides just the common color for tablets and laptops, black, are other colors: orange, pink and gray.

The 11-inch IdeaPa Yoga will not be available until June 2013, although the popular 13-inch IdeaPad Yoga and the 11-inch RT Yoga are still widely available. Prices for the future Yoga 11S start at an approximate price of $799. A review will be done on the new IdeaPad Yoga 11S in the near future.

New 13-Inch MacBook Pro With Retina Display?

        
Apple's little surprise next week should not be a complete surprise, hopefully. If this is what we get along side the rumored release date of the iPad Mini, then we'll probably take it. The possible leak shows a 2500 x 1600 LCD (Four times higher in resolution than the current 13 inch MacBook Pro), and importantly, no sacrifices in expansion versus the 15-inch model. Vital details like specifications and the price are left out.

 
Post by © 2012 Andy Chin

© 2012 Apple, Inc.

Introducing the New Samsung Chromebook at $249

The new Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook costs only $249, has up to 6.5 hours of battery life, and supports Full HD 1080p video. Google just launched the latest iteration of its Chrome OS based laptop right here in San Francisco. It has a ARM A15-based Samsung Exynos 5 Dual processor, is 0.8 inches thick, and weighs only 2.43 pounds with 6.5+ hours of battery. It boots in under ten seconds and supports 1080p video playback. Pre-orders for the new Samsung Chromebook starts today on Amazon and PC World. It will be available for sale on the Play Store and is features prominently in stores like Best Buy.

Specs-

Processor: Samsung Exynos 5 Dual (ARM-A15 based)
Memory:  2GB RAM, 16GB of built-in flash storage
Wireless:  WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Display: 1366x768 HD LCD
Other: USB 2.0/3.0, combo headphone/mic jack, SD card slot

Post by © 2012 Andy Chin

Photo Credit: BGR

© 2012 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd




 

Sony Vaio Tap 20

Pros: A good battery inside a 20-inch all-in-one touch screen to make the Sony Vaio Tap 20. The company has given birth to both a new PC and tablet with great potential in tech savvy homes.

Cons: The touch screen can have some frustrating drag, and Sony made a few mistakes among some otherwise reasonable sacrifices for portability and price.

Bottom Line: A compelling experiment in tablet-desktop hybridization, the Sony Vaio Tap 20 is a great fit for home tech enthusiasts willing to try something new and different.

For a 20-inch all-in-one touch-screen desktop with no optical drive and a low-voltage Core i5 chip, $999 seems like a lot to ask for. This new Sony device just might be the most unique Windows 8 launch PC.

The Tap 20 measures 19.75 inches wide, 12.3 inches high, and at its thickest point of its back panel, 1.5 inches. It weighs just under 11.25 pounds.

The display itself is covered in glass, but the body is all soft, rounded plastic, with grippy indents. You probably wouldn't carry this big thing around in a backpack or a briefcase, but the average adult can easily carry this around with little difficulty. And while 11.25 pounds is almost 8 times the weight of an iPad, its not so heavy that it is uncomfortable to sit on your lap for an extended period.

When you set it down on a table or on your lap, the touch screen is probably the easiest way to interact with the Tap 20. The touch screen feels as responsive as that of a smartphone. You also might notice a slight drag on your fingers in apps that require continuous contact, such as air hockey or doodling. The drag isn't bad enough to spoil the entire experience, but it can be frustrating.

Low voltage translates to slower performance, and that is reflected in the Core i5's 1.7 GHz core clock speed. Standard voltage third generation Core i5 mobile CPUs start at 2.5 GHz. The lower voltage, which also improves the speed of the embedded Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor, improves the Tap 20's battery life, and also limits heat output. Despite its low-voltage, the Tap 20 gives outstanding performance running standard Windows applications.


Review by © 2012 Andy Chin

© 2012 Sony Corporation