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Saturday, July 27, 2013

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New and improved Nexus 7 officially announced

Posted: 27 Jul 2013 12:37 AM PDT

We have covered Nexus 7 leaked information few days ago, and now we're happy to inform you that new Nexus 7 has been officially announced.

New Nexus 7 comes with slimmer bezel, and it's 2mm thinner and 50 grams lighter than its predecessor. We have to mention that Nexus 7 comes with amazing 323ppi pixel density, and it uses 1920×1200 resolution for its 10-point touch IPS panel. Regarding the hardware, this tablet is powered by quad-core 1.5GHz S4 Pro Qualcomm processor, Adreno 320 GPU, and 2GB RAM. Regarding the connectivity, there's NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11n, as well as 4G LTE in the US. New Nexus 7 comes with 1.2-megapixel front camera, and with 5-megapixel back camera, and it runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean right out of the box. Regarding the storage space, Nexus 7 comes with 16GB or 32GB of built-in storage space.

New Nexus 7 sounds amazing, and as for the price, 16GB Wi-Fi-only model is priced at $229 while the 32GB Wi-Fi model costs $269. As for the 4G LTE model, it's priced at $349. Regarding the availability, the Wi-Fi version will be available for sale on July 30th.

[via Wired]

Thursday, July 25, 2013

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Razer Blade: World’s thinnest gaming notebook

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 10:05 PM PDT

Razer is famous for its peripherals, and now, Razer has introduced a new gaming notebook, so let's have a closer look at it.

Razer Blade is world's thinnest gaming notebook, and it's powered by Intel's 4th Core Haswell processor. Additional hardware specs include NVIDIA GeForce GTX765M graphics with 2GB of video RAM and 8GB of DDR3 memory.

Regarding the storage space, Razer Blade comes with 128GB mSATA SSD with options for 256GB or 512GB SSD. This notebook comes with 14-inch LED-backlit display that uses 1600×900 resolution, but you can connect it to a larger screen thanks to the HDMI 1.4a port. Qualcomm's Killer N1202 network card is also present, so you can enjoy in WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.

The keyboard comes with anti-ghosting feature, it has adjustable backlight, and is compatible with Synapse 2.0. Additional specs include 1.3 Megapixel Full HD webcam, integrated stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater v4, three USB 3.0 ports and Kensington lock. As for the software, this gaming notebook comes with Windows 8.

Razer Blade sounds like a great gaming notebook, and as for the price, starting price of this notebook is $1799.

[via iTechNews]

Asus ET2311: 23-inch all-in-one PC

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 10:00 PM PDT

Saving space on your desk can be important, and if you want to save space, you might be interested in latest all-in-one PC that comes from Asus.

Asus ET2311 is all-in-one 23-inch PC, and it's powered by latest 4th Intel Core Haswell, up to i5, processor. Regarding the display, it uses 1920×1080 resolution, while the IPS panel provides 178-degree wide viewing angle. In addition, optional 5-point multitouch is available is well. Speaking of optional hardware, you can upgrade Asus ET2311 with NVIDIA GeForce GT740M graphics for enhanced performance. This all-in-one device comes with HDMI input and output ports, so you can use it as a Full HD display while watching a movie or while playing your favorite video game. Regarding the storage, you can choose between 3TB hard drive or a 128GB SSD with a 1TB hard drive. Asus ET2311 supports 802.11ac WiFi, and it comes with built-in speakers with SonicMaster Premium sound enhancement technology.

Asus ET2311 is one interesting device, but sadly, we have no information regarding the pricing or availability.

[via iTechNews]

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

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Acer Liquid S1: First phablet from Acer

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 10:05 PM PDT

Acer is well-known for its devices, and it seems that Acer is trying to make its way onto the phablet market with its new device, so let's see what this device has to offer.

Acer Liquid S1 comes with 5.7-inch HD 1280 x 720 display, quad-core 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6589T CPU and 1GB of RAM. Regarding the cameras, this phablet uses 8MP rear-facing camera, and 2MP front-facing camera for video calls. As for the storage, Acer Liquid S1 has 8GB of internal memory, but there's also a microSD card slot for expansion, and regarding the software, this device runs on Android 4.2 with Acer's Float UI.

Acer Liquid S1 sounds like an interesting device, and the starting price of this phablet is €349, or $454, and we should see it available in different parts of Europe and UK in third quarter of 2013. Sadly, we don't know whether this device will be available in the United States.

[via Ubergizmo]

Dell XPS 11: Tablet / notebook combo announced

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 10:00 PM PDT

Tablet / notebook hybrid devices are getting quite popular, and if you're looking for a such device, you might be interested in this device that comes from Dell.

Dell XPS 11 can be used as both notebook and tablet, and if you're done using Dell XPS 11 as a notebook, you can easily fold the keyboard and use it as a tablet. As for the specs, Dell XPS 11 notebook / tablet supports 2560 x 1440 resolution, and it comes with 11.6-inch screen. Regarding the CPU, Dell XPS 11 is powered by Intel Core i5 Haswell processor. We also have to mention that this notebook / tablet comes with active digitizer, so you can use the digital pen to take notes. Sadly, we have no information regarding the battery life or amount of RAM.

Dell XPS 11 sounds like an interesting device, especially if you're looking for a hybrid device that can work as a tablet or a notebook. Sadly, we have no information regarding the release date or pricing.

[via Ubergizmo]