Samsung will show a 13.3 inch screen with 3200 x 1800 pixel resolution

If you thought that Samsung Tencia enough to be focused on its models 65 and 55 inch with 4K resolution, you're wrong, because the manufacturer has ceased see a prototype display at Display Week exhibition that has surprised those present. This is a panel WQXGA + 3,200 x 1,800 pixel resolution that is intended for 13-inch laptops, aiming to unseat model already in the market as the Macbook Pro with Retina display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) or the Series 9 Samsung's own (of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels). What's more, this panel has some advantages as interesting as its consumption, and that charge of 30% reduction in energy expenditure compared to LCD models on the market thanks to the reduction of electronic circuits and the use of backlight units more efficient. 

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Recon Jet connected glasses of competing with Google Glass

Lately, connected the glasses are very fashionable and more from the Google I / O last year. This is actually on the occasion of this conference that was presented the now very famous Google Glass. Several manufacturers therefore wish to enter this sector and this is precisely the case of Recon. Recon, which will market somewhere during the summer Jet, either connected glasses particularly challenging since they will not need a Smartphone to operate. Interesting, no? True, and if you want to know more about this new device, you simply take a look at the rest of the article, especially since it comes with a nice video demonstration premium.

It is a certainty, the Jet Recon were ultimately not much to do with the Google Glass. Where they play the card of discretion, the Jet type in the mass, in the light and in the futuristic with very aggressive lines and more similar masks that snowboarding goggles. Also note that the glasses are treated Jet to mitigate the sun, which does not hurt.

As with Google Glass, one will find on these glasses a bend on the left side, an elbow that embeds a touch area and ends with an LCD screen that will be positioned in the bottom right. Under the hood, the Jet also benefit from a dual-core processor , a WiFi chip , a Bluetooth chip and even a GPS chip that you will always be geolocated. Very useful for those who have the tendency to get lost in the forest, a little less for all those who are concerned about their privacy?

As mentioned a little earlier, the big advantage of Jet is that they are completely independent. According to Android Police, the latter would operate under Jelly Bean and it is even possible to install applications on it. Moreover, as can be seen in the video located at the end of this article, it seems that the ideas are not lacking. The jet can thus be used to improve your golf score or even to intervene more quickly in buildings inflamed.

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HP Split X2, transformists a computer running Windows 8

Hybrid machines are not lacking on the market, it is a fact, but that does not stop manufacturers regularly launch new models. This time it is HP who is back with the Split x2, a rather interesting device for running Windows 8 and can, in addition, serve as a touch pad or laptop. All with the technical specifications for the least interesting and you might even hit in the eye. So, if you want to see or to know more, well you know what you have to do. All information which are actually going well in the rest of the article.

On the aesthetic level, no big surprises, there are lines similar to the x2 SlateBook. X2 Split, and not the name may not be very well chosen, so enjoys a quiet and beautiful dark dress, a dress that should appeal to many.

Same for the technical specifications of the beast. HP Split x2 and embeds a beautiful 13-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 × 768. Well, but there are better, namely the processor that drives the machine: HP does things and the consumer will be able to choose between an Intel Core i3 or Intel Core i5, all with good Ivy Bridge Y - Series bonus. In addition, and although we do not know how much RAM the machine loads, however it benefits from an SSD, which should give it more than adequate performance.

HP Split x2, a dock that is not optional if it

And then there's the keyboard dock, a dock that has nothing anecdotal and fact rather good things since embeds its own battery - a battery that will complement the autonomy of the slate - and a rather interesting connection with a USB 2.0 port and a USB 3.0 port. Last but not least, as we say eating pudding, HP has even thought to make room for an optional hard disk, hard disk, it will apparently buy from the manufacturer and can type in 500 GB Ah, and could count on a port for microSD cards of course.

The price and availability date? HP Split x2 released in the U.S. in August for a starting price set at $ 799.99, on Windows 8 Pro. And frankly, I think it is not necessarily price to pay for a machine of this caliber.

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MacBook Pro Retina: new tariffs and new processors

The Retina MacBook Pro is a great machine, it is a fact. But like all great machines, it is also very costly and it is precisely for this reason that this new venture to make you happy. Apple actually decided to make some changes to its range by applying new rates and equipping their machines faster processors swift. And both models 13 inches for the 15-inch models. For the moment, these new concerns only the U.S. Apple Store but they should arrive quickly at home and it also means that you'd better wait a few hours before ordering.

We start with the 13-inch model. According to the press release issued by Apple release is also available at that address, the two 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina respectively should be offered at $ 1,499 (128GB SSD) and $ 1,699 (256GB SSD). Interesting, but it gets better as the second model now embark chip clocked at 2.6 Ghz 2.5 Ghz against today.

On the 15-inch MacBook Pro Retina is the most expensive model which benefits from a facelift with u n processor clocked at 2.7 Ghz and 16 GB of RAM. As a reminder, the latter option was proposed by Apple to € 200. Note on a machine that is charged € 2,899, it is always good to take. Alongside Retina MacBook Pro, there is also the MacBook Air that has not been forgotten by the firm since the second model - the one with the 256 GB SSD - will now be offered $ 1,399.

Note that these new rates, and these new sheets, should enter into force the day. It is therefore a matter of hours before they appear on the Apple Store, and it will also may be the case when you read these few lines. And if some of you already have a MacBook Pro Retina at home or at work, I'd be curious to hear their feedback.

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Sega PC Note

It is far from the time when Sega was one of the key players in the market for video games. After a Master System and Mega Drive which was quite well received among players, the firm has actually had to deal with the crushing defeat of his Saturn and its Dreamcast, to finally remove the console market in 2001. Since it only produce a few tracks from time to time while eyeing some side arcade machines. It seems, however, that this is about to change since Sega has teamed up with Enterbrain to launch a new range of notebooks...: Note the Sega PC. And that, well it should please the most nostalgic of you.

But before going further, we will start by swinging the bad news. Because there are unfortunately few. Already, it should be emphasized that these machines are definitely not built by Sega. Actually, everything that the company has done is to dress the body of these computers. Moreover, and this is even less funny, these notebooks are destined primarily to the Japanese market and it will then go through the box "import" to enjoy it since no international launch is still planned.

At least that way, things are clear. Now we're going to concentrate on this new range. A range that is available in four models, each corresponding to a console of the firm. If the first merely reproduces the colors of Sega, the other three will go a little further by wearing the colors of the Mega Drive, the Saturn and Dreamcast. I do not know what you think, but in my case, I still have a soft spot for the Saturn. The trick, of course, is that each of these machines take advantage of a different configuration. The first well will type in the entry-level Pentium R2020M supported by 4 GB of memory while the latter go much further with an Intel Core i7 3630Q, 8GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD A each time, you can count on a full HD 15.6-inch and it must be confessed, it is still very nice.

Finally, we can say that these machines are offered between € 750 and € 1,500. Not given, of course, especially since it will add shipping and all the rest as usual. However, to reconnect with your inner self, the investment may be worth it.

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Gigabyte P2742G: a laptop for gamers

The most mobile players know, it is not always easy to find laptops affordable capable of running the latest games at the moment. Gigabyte seems to have realized that everyone did not necessarily have the means to slam 2000 € or € 3,000 in a bike and that is how the manufacturer has just lifted the veil on the P2742G a nice machine for gamers and is available from € 1,329 for the basic version . And if you want to know what was right for that price, then know that everything is explained a little further down in the article ...

Level design must admit, it is far from current trends with a very angular body and a machine with very compact dimensions . Same for the weight - around 3.2 kg with optical drive and battery - making machine mainly oriented sedentary. At the same time, we speak of a machine for gamers, eh, so this certainly explains it. Some love it, others less, but you can add that P2742G will be available in two colors: black or orange pumpkin.

Let's rather technical specifications. Everything is explained on this page , but be aware that the Gigabytes P2742G embarks Full HD LED screen of 17.3 inches ,   an Intel Core i7 3630QM 3rd generation clocked between 2.4 Ghz and 3.4 Ghz , between 4GB and 8GB RAM (max. 24 GB) , Nvidia GeForce GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5 , graphics card Intel HD Graphics 4000, different storage capacities depending on the options chosen, optical drive type DVD-RW or Blu-Ray and a choice of 2 megapixel webcam video conferencing. The connection is not left with a USB 2.0 port , three USB 3.0 ports , HDMI output , a D-Sub output, an ethernet port, an eSATA port, a microphone input, a headphone jack and a card reader 9 -in-1. Add to that WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, and even a port Kensington, plus a 5200 mAh battery to top it off.

The thing is pretty cool in storage since P2742G take two slots for hard drives , and you will have the opportunity to fit what you want and opt for such a combo SSD / HDD to small onions. Feel free to also opt for a RAID 0 if you feel like it, of course. In performance and after the press release that ran aground in my inbox, the Gigabyte P2742G get a score of 12193 in 3DMark Vantage. Fans will appreciate.

Price level and as mentioned a little earlier, Gigabyte P2742G is proposed to € 1,329 with basic configuration and a 750 GB hard drive or to € 1,499 with a 128GB SSD + HDD 750 GB Finally , you can add it with Windows 8, of course.

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Google Project Glass: audio osteophonique confirmed

Remember, this is the last month that we discovered a new patent filed by Google and featuring an integrated audio system osteophonique directly to a pair of glasses. At the time, many of us have to think that this device was the Glass Project of the firm and it finally seems that it is indeed the case. It is in any case what transpires in the documents filed by the company with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). And it is not the only thing that it has taught us ... Everything is clearly explained a little further down in the article.

But first, we will perhaps take the time to explain how the osteophonie. The concept is quite simple since it is just to ensure the propagation of sound from vibrations transmitted to the bones of the skull , the latter thus being used as a sounding board. Beautiful, obviously, but you can still report that this technology is not new, as many companies have already worked on it. I already mentioned in my other article, but this is particularly the case for Panasonic presented at the last CES headphones of this type.

To return to the Google Glass Project, this device should be directly integrated with branches glasses. Note however that it is still too early to know whether the final model will really benefit. Currently, this technology would be integrated on the development model and it is entirely possible that Google makes reverse if it considers that it is necessary.

Besides that, it can also indicate that the document filed with the FCC makes clear the fact that Google Project Glass incorporate both a WiFi chip 2.4 GHz 802.11 b / g / n and both Bluetooth 4.0 chip . This is not surprising, of course, but it should all de same allow developers to make pretty things in the future connecting these glasses to our brave smartphone that never leaves us.

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HP formalizes its first Chromebook

Finally, the rumor was true and HP and was indeed a Chromebook below the elbow. And to celebrate its first foray into the wonderful world of computers running Chrome OS, the manufacturer rather hit hard as the HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook, as its name suggests, features a 14-inch screen. It is therefore much closer ultrabook format and finally it is much more comfortable that way. Yes, and if you want to know more about the technical specifications of this bike, remember to talk about it right away and a little further down in the article.

Even though most of Chromebooks oscillate around 11 or 12 inches, HP has decided to go further by starting a format more imposing. Format that allowed him to cram a larger screen, of course, but not just because the manufacturer has also taken great care to the keyboard of the machine, and to make it as comfortable as possible.

A 14-inch screen, so that benefits a resolution of 1366 x 768. Besides that, there are also a Celeron processor clocked at 1.1 Ghz, 2 GB of RAM, integrated graphics and 16 GB SSD storage format. It is not huge, of course, but you can count on the SD card reader to increase the storage capacity of the machine. Since is to discuss the connection of the beast, we can also add that it boasts three USB 2.0 ports, and it is almost everything.

The battery, in turn, should provide the machine autonomy located around 4 hours. Be careful of yourself, because it is an estimate made ​​directly by the manufacturer, it will have to wait for the first returns out to the bottom. Is obviously to raise the issue of the price and just need to know that this little machine will be offered to $ 329.99, and it should soon be available on the manufacturer's website elsewhere.

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