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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The Google Play app is updated with new sync options

Missing a few minutes for the Google I / O 2013 officially opens its doors, but it seems that the Mountain View walk so impatient, who wanted to give us an appetizer to go satiating the appetite before the party started. The Google Play just make the jump to version 4.1.6 welcoming a redesigned keypad with multiple colours (apps, games, books, etc..) And a little more space to open and install keys in the page of each app. Another section that have been modified has been the wish list, which now shows your whims in rows of three elements. Google Play Services also has benefited from the changes, and now has new options for data synchronization applications and details of people (assumed charge a little more sense if, finally, the house announced today its gaming service rumored ).

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HP SlateBook x2, the Tranformer HP

At this time, fashion these are all transformists machines capable to act as laptops and tablet PCs. The movement is not new, it's been ages since the manufacturer Asus produces devices of this type, but it was not until the arrival of Windows 8 for all other companies working in this sector to do the same. Proof is, Hewlett Packard has just formalize the HP SlateBook x2, a device that works on the same principle as the Transformer and which should ultimately appeal to all those who swear by Android and does manage to decide between a laptop and a slate. All the details are in the following.

On the question of design, it must be confessed, HP has made ​​things quite well. The manufacturer actually opted for a beautiful black dress so metal, a dress that extends the shelf until keyboard dock that will complement it. The rendering is pretty nice and x2 SlateBook should ultimately appeal to all those who attach great important to the "look" of their machine.

Under the hood, it is not bad since SlateBook x2 advantage of a Full HD IPS 10.1 inch screen , 64GB of storage space, a micro SD slot and Jelly Bean 4.2.2 for complete the set. The more observant among you will have noticed that I have not mentioned the chip that drives the machine and it is normal because I've saved the best for last. Yes, because HP has opted for the famous Nvidia Tegra 4 which was unveiled at the last CES and which should allow the device to be placed extremely well in all benchmarks of the globe. Note, however, that there is no information on the amount of RAM embedded in the machine.

It remains to discuss the issue of price. Note that the HP SlateBook x2 released in the month of August in two colors, white and black, for a price of $ 479.99. The thing is we do not know if the price includes the keyboard dock or not. For the rest, it will have to wait a little longer before seeing more clearly, but we will still end up with a nice video that you will examine the slate from all angles.

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Windows Phone 8 will be upgraded this summer, bringing CalDAV and CardDAV support

In addition to yesterday, Nokia announced its Lumia family will bring Amber update, Microsoft also announced that Windows Phone 8 mobile phones have brought a fundamental function update in the summer . In addition to the support on the phone would explode the potential of FM radio, the same guarantee they will bring the earlier contractor should promise CalDAV and CardDAV support, so that you can continue to WP8 phones sync with Google services. Will also be added, in addition the the Data Sense functions and the XOBX Music of improvement.

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Medias X: NEC introduces the first water-cooled Smartphone

NEC brings to Japan the first smartphone with a water-cooled processor on the market. As the cooling of the Medias X 06E-called androids works, NEC shows a sketch that we behind the break have asked: A heat pipe leading from the bottom placed 1.7 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core chip facing up, so the heat to distribute evenly. In addition, a graphite insert (green) provides additional distribution. Right picture shows the upper thermography with a phone, the lower one without water cooling. Otherwise, the Medias X offers operating system Android 4.2, a 4.7-inch display with 720p, LTE and a 13.1-megapixel Exmor RS camera. All this is packaged a shimmering shell and from June to bless the Japanese ladies in the first place.

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iPad Mini 2: rendering and technical specifications

As sure as autumn follows spring, a Mini iPad 2 is expected to arrive on the market soon, an iPad Mini 2 has already been much discussed over the last few months but it has certainly not finished talking to him. A site published earlier in the day a full article on the next touch pad produced by Apple, a decorated section of a very nice rendering and all the technical specifications of the terminal . So, if you expect it to firm up, then it is likely that this article retain your attention.

However, before going further, it is important to remember that any rumor must necessarily be taken with a grain of salt . This warning applies to all the gossip, of course, and even when they are not accompanied by any evidence, or even a simple index. Also note that this report and these specifications from a source ... anonymous. Could it really be?

Finally go. A few details about the iPad 2 Mini appearing on this report looks like two drops of water to its predecessor. Like two drops of water, which also means that the two terminals are not identical. Among the obvious changes, there is of course the side edges of the screen , even thinner than the first iPad Mini borders. Same also for the case that is also extremely close. So thin that one wonders how it could well bring the components of the slate, or even the battery.

Mini iPad 2: iPad Mini to a sleeker, more powerful?

No, it is a fact that rendering is not necessarily more interesting, or even more relevant. It will, however, any alleged technical specifications provided by the source of the leak. According to the latter, the iPad Mini 2 and embark a 7.9 inch screen with a resolution of 2048 × 1536 , or a definition of 324ppi and a A6X processor. Besides that, it could also count on a 8 megapixel sensor and on a second 2-megapixel camera on the front. All with three storage capacities to choose from - 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB - and a case not exceeding 7.5 millimeters thick.

The thing is that the source is not completely sure about the processor. Apple is apparently finalizing its A7 and if the company happens to be on time, then it is the latter that could - the conditional is not there by chance - equip the iPad Mini 2. As for me, in any case, these specifications seem pretty consistent, although it will wait for the official announcement of Apple to get to the bottom.

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Pinterest updates its app for iOS and Android with notifications and enhanced search

Pinterest already redesigned thing two months ago and now brings new face to their mobile applications. The iOS and Android apps to enjoy and from this moment of receiving push notifications, so you will see all your comments and mentions, as well as the possibility to also mention to your friends (via the usual @ symbol). Searches have also been improved, adding suggestions and synchronizing the history we have in our PC.

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