Fitbit buy Pebble business for $ 40 million

Fitbit is a manufacturer that is known for its affordable fitness trackers. The company plans to expand its business and to  become a more influential name in the market for smart watches. Fitbit interested in buying Pebble. Why new Fitbit buy Pebble business? According to unconfirmed information, the price of this deal will be between 34 million and 40 million dollars. The acquisition will most likely end brand Pebble. The main reason for the company’s desire to sell their business Fitbit has financial problems.

FITBIT BUY PEBBLE BUSINESS

The latest report from IDC shows that smart watches have reported 52% fewer sales on an annual basis in the third quarter of 2016, Inform VentureBeat. Pebble face fierce competition from leading technology companies such as Apple, Samsung, LG, Motorola, Asus and others. Just a few months Pebble fired 15% of its staff in an attempt to improve their financial condition. Perhaps you do not know, but it introduced its first smart watch for two years before Apple to launch its first model in this market niche.

A curious fact is that Pebble has already received at least two offers to acquire other companies. In the summer of last year, they rejected a proposal from Citizen worth 740 mln., Which is almost 20 times the lower value of the deal with Fitbit. At the beginning of 2016 . Intel made an offer to buy the company in the amount of 70 million . All of these data in the best way demonstrate how reduced market capitalization Pebble in recent months.

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ASUS TRANSFORMER 3 PRO T303UA – GAME BY YOUR RULES

When it comes to an elegant and stylish devices that you first come to mind? We are tested – the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review. This transformer a flawless appearance, what great merit of metal involved in the case. The 12.6-inch screen has a resolution of 2880h1920 pixels, and the filling is represented by the 6th generation chip and integrated graphics. In general, we can not wait to get to know!

DESIGN

Looking at the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review, mind involuntarily thought that something like this has happened before. But sure: this year, Microsoft released a hybrid device Surface Pro 4. Externally, the models are very similar, there are differences, too, but now is not about that. The hero of our review is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy. However, this fact does not prevent abrasions on his body for frequent transportation. The novelty is available in two colors: gold (Icicle Gold) and gray (Titanium Gray).

The focus is on a stand, so the cover very few elements, namely: a company logo in the middle so the camera lens in the top left the corner. Metal stand endowed with the steps hinge that “knows” how to rotate up to 155 degrees. The top is connected to the docking keyboard magnets, the process is fairly simple in design and intuitive.

Flatbed screen part is directly surrounded by the best of the wide frame. Of the four faces is occupied only one – the top: here you can see another company’s logo and web camera near. Cover keyboard ASUS Transformer Cover Keyboard is available in four colors: black, white, orange and beige, each user can choose the one that is to your liking.

Dimensions of the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review are 299h210h8 mm transformer weight – 790 grams. With such dimensions, of course, the device can be transported from one place to another, there is, rather, a question of the advisability of such a nomadic. Firstly, we have mentioned above that of frequent contact, even with the conventional bag body begins overwritten. Second, for high-quality operation of the device must be observed an important condition – the presence of a stable surface. Finally, we note that the build quality did not disappoint us: Transformer does not creak, its parts fit neatly and evenly, the backlash is not observed.

DISPLAY, AUDIO, AND WEBCAM

The laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review has 12.6-inch screen has a resolution of 2880h1920 pixels (275 ppi) and an aspect ratio of 3: 2. The maximum brightness is not very high – 280 cd / m2, contrast ratio – 640: 1, and the black level is 0.44 cd / m2. In general, the indicators are good, and yet the “stars are missing from the sky.” Compliance with sRGB color space is 121%, AdobeRGB a little less – 86%. This means that the device can be used for professional problems, like photo processing.

In this case, a matrix of IPS, which indicates the wide viewing angles (178 degrees). The surface gloss, with low brightness, this factor complicates the process of working with the device outdoors. However, if you avoid direct sunlight and keep in the background, the image quality will not suffer. Incidentally, the package includes a stylus, which supports up to 1024 levels, and pressing, no doubt, will be a welcome tool for many users.

Two speakers Sonic Master located at the sides of the tablet. Sound output unbalanced, can not hear the bass, midrange almost none, in general, the prognosis is not very optimistic. Another negative – clearly audible distortion sound when the volume exceeds 70%. In order to somehow improve the situation, use headphones.

The laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review has two cameras, a front webcam resolution is 2 megapixels, and it is convenient to use for video calling. As for the back of the camera, it’s resolution – 13 MP, so it can help to get good pictures. However, the ideal of detail you still will not achieve, but, say, social networks or simply to maintain a certain moment in a photo, the camera will have enough potential.

KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD

The flat-screen keyboard is made of plastic, pleasant to the touch, plus the entire, non-staining. It operates in two positions: fully horizontal or slightly inclined forward. Which one to choose – a matter of personal preference.

The keypad looks quite usual, without any tricks on the part of the manufacturer: it is made on island principle, ie there is an island of free space around each button. The layout of the keys is standard, the marking is made in white color. There is lighting with three levels of intensity. The key travel is short, a good return.

The keypad is strongly shifted upwards, “bumpers” on the top and on the sides are quite narrow, so that it may at first seem unusual. Obvious features in buttons are not: for example, [Enter] single-row, beneath it – a large [Shift], and the rest of the frequently used keys have turned out not tiny. A switch unit is small but comfortable.

On the work surface under the touchpad devoted a lot of space, so it is logical that he turned dimensional. We paddle a smooth surface, it promptly responds to commands. There is support for multi-touch gestures. Some physical buttons are available.

If you disconnect the device from the upper part of the bottom, in the case enters the built-in keyboard. It does not cause discomfort, large buttons, easy to get on them. It is possible to change the digital layout onto the letter, change the style, font, etc.

PERFORMANCE

The laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review (90NB0C62-M03940) works on Windows 10 Home operating system. The basis of the filling is energy-efficient dual-core processor Intel Core i7-6500U generation skylake. The chip operates in the frequency range 2.5-3.1 GHz, cache level 3 equal to 4 MB. CPU is made according to the standards 14 nm process technology, and its TDP does not exceed 15 watts.

At present only the transformer integrated graphics – Intel HD Graphics 520. It has 24 actuators that operate at a frequency of 300 to 1050 MHz. As for gaming performance, this year, the game is unlikely to run last year – is possible, but only at low settings. Toys 2014 and below should go free. For example, Doom (2016) on medium settings with a resolution of 1366×768 pixel displays 17 frames per second. World of Warships (2015) and Dota 2 Reborn (2015) on the high-setting and with Full HD-resolution will go to 22 fps / 26 fps respectively. To comfortably play Tomb Raider in 2013 with 44 fps, will have to reduce the screen resolution to 1366×768 pixels, and select the medium setting.

The amount of RAM, in this case, is 8 GB standard LPDDR3-2133 MHz memory soldered on the motherboard. SSD 512 GB is provided for storing information.

PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

The interface device is not too much, but at least they are diverse. The top of the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review there is only a power button.

On the right side – port USB 3.0, HDMI video output and a port Thunderbolt 3. By the way, is located just below the groove, with which you can open the stand.

The left side accommodates microSD card reader, volume rocker, and a combined audio jack. There is also a second groove, balanced right.

From sensors only available accelerometer. Among wireless communication – Wi-Fi 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 4.1.

BATTERY

The Transformers Li-Polymer Battery capacity 39 Wh. Although the energy efficiency of the chip, it is necessary to consider other factors in addition “pulling” the charge out of the device, for example, high-resolution screen. Unfortunately, with such a battery count on high performance stand-alone does not make sense. So, if you reduce brightness by half and connect the docking keyboard to surf the web mode, the device will last for about 5 hours, the same amount – when viewing a video on YouTube. Under heavy load, he discharged for 2-2.5 hours. By the way, off the dock with keyboard tablet will last a little longer. By the way, charging “from scratch” lasts about 2 hours for the first hour, it reaches 60%.

Note also that the device is loud. Moreover, the higher the load, the hot body device, so sometimes uncomfortable tablet hold in their hands. In such cases it is better to use the mode of “laptop”: you hold the tablet arms, and therefore do not feel it to excessive heat.

CONCLUSION

The laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review, no doubt, deserves attention. We appreciated its elegant body, stylish and modern. Pleased with the metal as part of the body, tactilely pleasing and durable. The idea of a stand – is not new and previously met (the same Microsoft Surface Pro 4), however, so far it is viewed with increased interest. Display devices, we also came to taste: like color reproduction, as well as realism, color saturation.

As often happens with this kind of devices, the chip is powerful (in this case – Intel Core i7-6500U) in hardware-based components and integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 520). The high performance of this tandem we did not expect, but it should be noted, the laptop will cope with many problems, except, perhaps, the most demanding.

But what we do not like is the loud fan, not enough effective operation of the cooling system and a weak battery. In general, the new product is very ambiguous, on both the scales are serious arguments. By the way, the price of the laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA review (90NB0C62-M03940) is, on average, $ 1,500. And in what direction inclined your scales?

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ASUS ZENBOOK UX330UA Enjoyable and Creative Ultrabook

It is not yet heard about the line ZENBOOK from ASUS, there are? If yes, then it’s time to catch up: the notebook market, these models occupy a leading position, and for good reason. First, a design that captivates at first sight. Second, high-resolution screen and its characteristics excellent. And, of course, the latest generation snug laptop ASUS ZENBOOK UX330UA review of the stuffing opportunities which go beyond the simple office and “home” tasks.

The snug laptop ASUS ZENBOOK UX330UA review – a clear confirmation of the above. This device magically combines sophisticated design and high-performance hardware components. If you have already started to indulge in dreams of buying, think again, because the price of new items is an average of $ 1,100.

DESIGN

There are some qualities of snug laptop ASUS ZENBOOK UX330UA review, which, of course, also present in our model. So, its body is made of aluminum: it looks stylish and tactilely pleasant. On the cover – easily recognizable concentric circles in the middle – a mirror of the company logo. The maximum angle of opening the laptop is 135 degrees, the lid is fastened too tightly, it is quite possible to raise one hand.

Laptop screen surrounded by a frame gray tone in the housing. On its upper face is a web-camera, on the other hand – another logo, the small size. The external keyboard seems comfortable, probably due to the large keys. The upper and lower parts of the body are secured together by means of a very durable elongated hinge.

In continuation of the inherent properties of the notebook ZENBOOK also note the low weight and small thickness. In particular, it is just about 1.2 kg and the modest dimensions: 323h222h14 mm. As you can see, ASUS ZENBOOK UX330UA you can take with you to work, on a business trip or even for a walk, because no discomfort in connection with the transportation you feel. The quality of the assembly to the unit no complaints: the details fit well, the backlash is not observed. Unless specifically put pressure on the lid, the display will distortions, and if with the strength to press on the keyboard with your fingers you will feel not strong subsidence.

DISPLAY, AUDIO, AND WEBCAM

IPS matrix indicates that the viewing angles are consistently wide, regardless of the angle, the colors do not fade, and in general, the image will not be distorted. The screen surface – matt, so you can operate the device outside or near a window with a clear conscience. By the way, the notebook is equipped with a motion sensor that automatically adjusts screen brightness depending on the environment. If necessary, you can disable this feature in the settings and control the brightness manually.

Two speakers from Harman Kardon are located on the bottom of the notebook. The sound is far from ideal: a high volume audible wheezing, also due to the specificity of location audio playback significantly muted. In general, for watching videos or listening to the muted sound card features music enough yet to improve the situation, you can use headphones and “poseurs at” in the EQ settings.

Resolution front of the webcam – 720p. This is sufficient for video calling, but not enough for high-quality pictures.

KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD

The island style keyboard, which means that around each button is enough space not to accidentally hook nearby. The keys are quite large, they have a square shape and light markings. Numpad is absent, but not without the backlight, to the same three-tiered. The substrate bit of flex, but only if very intensive typing.

A short course of buttons, good efficiency, and quiet press can print for a long time without feeling any discomfort. Features, as such, has no keyboard unit: for example, the key [Enter] – single-row, beneath it – a fairly large [Shift]. On the opposite side also there were no extremes we get another big [Shift], rather big [Caps Lock] and [Tab]. A switch unit is small, but he passed separately, so get on it will be easy buttons. Subjectively, the notebook power button is in the wrong place, namely in the upper right corner of the keyboard. It has a tiny size, which complicates its search and depression.

The touchpad is large, has a rough surface on which it is pleasant to drive with your finger. Manipular slightly recessed into the area, so it is easy to find even in the dark. It supports multi-touch gestures and knocks during the Depression. Physical keys not only built, which are easy to find thanks to the vertical separator.

PERFORMANCE

On board of the snug laptop ASUS ZENBOOK UX330UA review (90NB0CW1-M01930) is running Windows 10 Home system. In the role of dual-core CPU performs Intel Core i7-6500U generation skylake. Operating frequency ranges 2.5-3.1 GHz, plus everything, there is support for Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading technology. The processor is configured for 14-nm process, it consumes less than 15 watts and has 4 MB cache on the third level.

The graphics in the laptop only built – Intel HD Graphics 520. It has 24 actuators that operate at a frequency up to 1050 MHz. The possibilities of this card at about the same level as that of the NVIDIA GeForce 820M, that is, you can try to run the game until 2015 on low settings.

The amount of memory – 8 GB of DDR3-1866 MHz standard. To store the content provided by the manufacturer nimble SSD 512 GB.

PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

So far, everything is fine, but let’s see how the laptop thoughtful set of interfaces. So, on the left side, you can see the port USB 3.0, card reader SD, as well as a combined audio.

The right side has a USB 3.1 port and USB 3.0, Micro-HDMI video output and a jack for charging the device.

As for wireless communication, in this regard, it is all pretty predictable: Wi-Fi 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 4.1.

BATTERY

The snug laptop ASUS ZENBOOK UX330UA review uses a lithium-polymer battery capacity of 57 Wh. With such a battery for the autonomy of the laptop does not have to blush: 20 hours in idle mode (minimum brightness), 7 hours of web surfing and about 6-6.5 hours of video playback. “Heavy” tasks, such as games, will put the laptop in about 1-1.5 hours. Of course, if you choose a configuration with less “voracious» Full HD-screen TV, independent figures will increase by about a third.

In the notebook has no problems with the heating body, in any case, it does not exceed 43 degrees Celsius. You can keep your device on your lap or in your hands and feel a pleasant coolness.

CONCLUSION

Well, it is expected snug laptop ASUS ZENBOOK UX330UA review did not disappoint. The notebook looks very stylish: its body is made of aluminum, and the cover is decorated with concentric circles. Permits 13.3-inch screen – 3200h1800 pixels, it has high levels of brightness and contrast, excellent color rendition. Do not let us down and filling, presented productive skylake chip generation, and integrated graphics. Interfaces, standalone performance – all at an altitude!

In total, approximately $ 1,100, you get a sturdy and stylish device with excellent technical characteristics. You might be confused by the price tag, but such value – within the normal range for ZENBOOK segment.

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Asus reported a profit of $ 187 million. For the third quarter of 2016

Asus officially released financial results for the third quarter. The good performance of the Taiwanese manufacturer is the reason for generating a net profit of $ 187 million. For this period. The data show that an increase of 45% compared to the previous quarter and an increase of 42% compared to the previous year. Global sales of Asus reported a cunning profit for the period increased by 14% compared to the previous quarter but decreased by 3% over 2015 results.

WHAT HAS ASUS REPORTED A CUNNING PROFIT?

From Digitimes informs us that the gross profit of the company was 13.9%. Thus Asus continues to successfully advance the drawn strategy follows this value is between 12 and 14 percent during the year. Taiwanese producer predicted even better results in the weeks remaining until the end of calendar 2016. Asus PC shipments are expected to increase by approximately 0.5%, while mobile growth will be between 10 and 20%.

The gross profit of the company is expected to be between 12 and 14% in the last quarter of the year. We remind you that consumers are particularly active during the holiday season at the end of the year and this is the opportunity Asus to register higher sales of computers, tablets, and laptops. A matter of time to track whether Asus to continue with its good performance and fulfill its ambitious targets for the last quarter of 2016.
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Presentation of ASUS Zenfone 3 Max – 5.2 “screen, 13MP camera and great battery

In this short presentation will introduce you to the basic functions and features of the Asus Zenfone 3 Max USA. The budget phone has something to boast and make you think about whether this is your next smartphone. Updated information on price and option to purchase will find the online store.

THE 5.2-INCH SCREEN, METAL FRAME

Asus Zenfone 3 Max USA has a diagonal of 5.2 inches. Matrix is IPS with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, which equates to a pixel density of around 282ppi.

The design of the phone is the first it from the competition feature. The casing is made of metal, something which, though increasingly rarely meet in smartphones its price class. Only 2.25 mm thin frame around the display allows the ratio between the screen and the body to be whole 75%. At the rear of the device find fingerprint sensor – option entrants budget phones.

ASUS ZENFONE 3 MAX CAMERA TEST

MEDIATEK MT6737M AND 13MP CAMERA

The productivity Zenfone 3 Max is looking Mediatek MT6737M chip. Its four cores clocked at 1.25GHz and 2GB of RAM is expected to cope easily with simple tasks, such as examining the social networks.

The main camera Zenfone 3 Max is a 13-megapixel f / 2.2 aperture. There are autofocus and LED flash, as well as options for face detection, HDR, and opportunity for making panoramas. The camera can shoot video with resolution up to Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 30 frames per second. An interesting feature is the so-called “Super Resolution”, in which several frames are shot simultaneously, then stacked. The final result gives a picture with amazing detail of 52 megapixels.

THE FRONT SELFIE CAMERA HAS A 5-MEGAPIXEL F / 2.0 APERTURE.

HUGE BATTERY

THE MAX-3-3V BASED ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN ASUS ZENFONE 3 MAX IS POSITIONED PRECISELY HUGE LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY.

Its capacity of 4100mAh is much larger than most smartphones. From Asus claimed that the battery can last up to 30 days of standby, up to 20 hours of talk time, up to 18 hours surfing the web and 87 hours listening to music. Super Saving option should allow Asus Zenfone 3 MaxUSA to withstand additional 36 hours in standby mode with only 10% remaining capacity. If this is indeed so, some users will be able to withstand a single recharge in 2-3 days. And that’s not all – with USB On-The-Go technology you can use your phone as an external battery to charge other devices.

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ASUS K501UQ: Choose with ease

The laptops for daily tasks may not always be in the ascetic design with a minimum capacity. For example, one of the representatives of K-line, ASUS K501UQ 15.6 laptop review, not only looks stylish, but also equipped with fairly modern hardware components: Intel Skylake processor, the NVIDIA graphics performance, as well as 8 GB of RAM. This laptop can be successfully used for office work, school, and at home for leisure. Perhaps only a very complex computational operations will be an obstacle for him.

DESIGN

Outside ASUS K501UQ 15.6 laptop review looking incredibly stylish. The cover is decorated by grinding a metal, it is dark in color and with a matte surface. Complementing this ensemble manufacturer’s logo, designed in the colors of white and located at the center.

Laptop Form quite practical, there are no sharp corners, giving the device is too strict kind. However, the design is built so that the laptop is perfectly fit into any interior. By the way, contrasting silver work surface complements the range of dark outside. The interior of all the no-frills: the keyboard unit, touchpad, ASUS SonicMaster inscription indicating the speakers, and company logo. As the cover, there is provided a matte finish. Of course, it is not so much fingerprints in comparison with gloss, however, also easily soiled surface.

With dimensions mm 382x255x21.7 laptop looks pretty compact, and a weight of 2 kg does not stop to take it once more along for the ride. By the way, collected ASUS K501UQ well, during the operation it does not creak, no gaps. In order to bend the cover will need a significant effort.

DISPLAY, SOUND, WEBCAM

The notebook has a ASUS K501UQ 15.6 laptop review TN-display. Its visibility is poor, so when the screen is tilted have to put up with the changes in brightness and shift in a dull color. But the resolution will give you, because the manufacturer has provided Full HD (1920×1080 pixels). Thus, the image on the display will be sufficiently clear, and it is unlikely you will see individual pixels. By the way, is said about the support ASUS Splendid technology, thanks to which the image more realistic.

On the display bezel is a webcam with a resolution of 1.3 megapixels. It is entirely lacking, if the area of application – video conferencing via Skype. At the same time rely on the good shots does not make sense.

ASUS K501UQ 15.6 laptop review equipped with two speakers that give good sound enough. It is mostly dominated by high frequency and low is not particularly audible. Volume is generally lacking at maximum no rattling sound. Of course, you can listen to music even try her best to set up, thanks to ASUS SonicMaster, but ultimately to achieve excellent sound, to feel its depth is only possible with connected headphones.

KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD

All input devices are made very ergonomic. Let’s start with the keyboard. It is an island, with full-size keys, good tactile way and a clear impact. When typing, you will appreciate the contrasting white markings, as well as additional digital unit – numpad.

Also like control buttons – “Arrows”, as they are only slightly reduced, and therefore will not be a lot of stray keystrokes. As for the layout, it is a standard, and it will not have to get used to. In other words, typing on a keyboard – a real pleasure.

As for the touchpad, it is quite spacious and slightly rough. The whole panel is made besknopochnoy, the sensor operates perfectly, the delay in the performance of multi-touch gestures (scrolling, zooming) or more simple commands are not available. The touchpad buttons are not rendered separately, they are just hidden under its surface. However, the separation of the left and right keys are, on a platform paddle Apply a thin but noticeable marking. Using the touchpad data will certainly be comfortable.

PERFORMANCE

ASUS K501UQ 15.6 laptop review 90NB0BP2-M01100 operates at a preset 64-bit Windows 10 Home. The base is Skylake processor – Intel Core i5-6200U. It belongs to the family of the ULV-chip, built on standards of 14-nm technology. CPU has two cores, cache in the third level in the volume of 3 MB and an operating frequency of 2.3 GHz, rising to 2.8 GHz via Turbo Boost. All tasks like office processor decides very quickly, even some of the more complex operations under the force of it. Especially as Core i5-6200U has several assistants.

Let’s start with the fact that in conjunction with him running integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 520, which supports DirectX 12 and copes with decoding video. Of course, it will draw many games, although discrete accelerator that was included, it is not necessary. In particular, it established midrange graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 940MX with its own 2 GB of DDR3 memory and 384 unified flow. From modern toys with it will go Battlefield 1 or, for example, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst 2016 release. These games run on medium settings with a frequency of 27-29 fps, but the native resolution of the display will have to be reduced to 1366×768 pixels. But play Dirt Rally on high at Full HD is possible. At the same time the frame rate can reach 25-26 fps.

The notebook has 8 GB of RAM. It is soldered on the motherboard, it has a modern standard DDR4 and 2133 MHz system bus frequency. Through further provided a slot, you can increase the capacity to a maximum of 16 GB.

This equipment requires a hybrid drive. So, for the storage of data, systems and applications devoted of 1000 GB hard drive running at 5400 rev / min, and 128 GB of the SSD, responsible for the rapid work. In addition, the owner will receive free use of the 16 GB ASUS WebStorage for a year.

Do not think that your notebook faces an unstable operation under load. Provided effective cooling system will help to avoid problems with overheating. By the way, thanks to competent placement of internal components, you will not feel a significant heating of the housing in the area podladonnoy area and other parts of the body.

PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

The ASUS K501UQ 15.6 laptop review no modern USB Type-C, however, necessary to be productive no shortage of ports. On the left side of the notebook has two ports USB 3.0, HDMI interface, RJ-45 network connector and power jack. All of them are focused away from the front end.

The opposite side holds a pair of USB 2.0 combined audio jack for microphone and headphones and a card reader SD / SDHC / SDXC card slot and Kensington lock.

Front and rear are no interfaces. As for wireless communications, in this configuration provided Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0.

BATTERY

Battery ASUS K501UQ 15.6 laptop review into three sections and has the capacity of 48 Wh. Autonomy in this laptop is quite decent, as it is no outlet can hold about seven hours of 1080p video playback formats. A good measure and office work and web surfing when the laptop is discharged only after 6 hours and 30 minutes.

CONCLUSION

Well, the advantages of a laptop missing. This stylish design and slim body, hiding the productive components, and Full HD-resolution. Also, the laptop boasts a very comfortable keyboard, enabling fast typing texts, a good running time from the battery and all necessary interfaces. Of course, IPS-matrix instead of TN would be much more pleasant and added even more fans ASUS K501UQ 15.6 laptop review.

As a result, the configuration costs about $ 900, though not everyone will be suitable, but it is entirely justify a set of accessories, a good cooling system and excellent ergonomics.

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Asus and Acer revealed its plans in business laptops in 2017

Asus and Acer plan to bring interesting changes in its strategies in the market of laptops next year. Two of the largest manufacturers in this market niche intend to adjust their business laptops 2017 to compete more successfully. Acer plans to significantly reduce the number of models available in the budget segment. Instead Taiwanese giant would focus on gaming configurations and hybrid ultra-thin laptops, informed Digitimes.

Meanwhile, Asus plans to reduce its number of OEM suppliers to improve their presence. Analysts saw signs of recovery in the global market for laptops. The main reason for these processes is high demand for devices with Windows 10. Business models with the platform become more popular and it also requires adjustments to the companies’ strategies. Acer will continue to rely heavily on ultra-thin laptops series Swift.

Components for business laptops 2017 Asus currently supplied by Quanta Computer, Pegatron, and Wistron. Next year, however, their number will reduce to two. According to the production of computers such as “all in one” of Asus to be entrusted entirely to Quanta Computer. Swift series again will be key to the popularity of laptops, Acer in 2017.

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ASUS ZENPAD 3S 10 Z500M – good bargain

During the existence of ZenPad product line at the company ASUS has increased the number of fans. The manufacturer constantly updates and improves its plates according to the latest developments and advanced technologies that, combined with a pleasant pricing, attracts buyers. Tablet ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review a 9.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels, the modern filling, and its stylish look – the envy of many flagships of other manufacturers.

DESIGN

This ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review PC is available in two colors: gray (Gray) and silver (Silver). Regardless of the color, to the user supplied metal housing. The lid has a smooth surface, it is a very pleasant tactile matt, slightly rough and cool. In the middle – the mirror manufacturer’s logo at the bottom – the name of the ruler. In the upper left corner is a webcam round lens.

Before you turn the device on the “back”, we paid attention to its side faces, which assures the manufacturer, is decorated with a double diamond bezel. In fact, it looks glossy rim and looks quite nice. However, such a design decision can hardly be called unique, something, like we’ve seen in the same Apple, iPad mini 4. The front of the device shows a display that takes up almost the whole of its surface. Under it – a large physical button and a pair of touch.

Although aluminum is a part of the design, ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review does not look heavy, and certainly is not. Weight – 430 grams and its dimensions – 241h164h7 mm. As you can see, the device has turned out fine, and it looks really cool. But on the other hand, it should be used more cautiously, that the tablet accidentally slipped from his hands. The build quality of the tablets we liked: all the parts fit, the body does not produce suspicious squeaks during operation.

DISPLAY, AUDIO, AND WEBCAM

ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review has 9.7-inch tablet screen was the fairly high resolution – 2048×1536 pixels (264 ppi). On each side of the display is surrounded by a very narrow frame, the thickness of which – about 5 mm. The upper and lower faces much thicker, so to keep the device more comfortable than in a portrait to landscape view. Indicators of high brightness and contrast, the picture is rich and realistic.

The screen is based on a matrix of IPS, which indicates the wide viewing angles (178 degrees). As with any sensor device, the display of the tablet PC eagerly collects dust and fingerprints. However, due to the oleophobic coating, get rid of them is quite simple. The capacitive screen supports up to 10 simultaneous touches. He responsive sensor, commands are executed quickly and without slowdown.

Two speakers made by DTS-HD Premium Sound technology, located on the bottom edge of the tablet. Bass hardly felt, with high frequencies the situation is better. At maximum volume, the sound is not wheezing. The acoustic features of the tablet are enough for a small room. In other cases, you can use headphones.

Front Webcam ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review has a resolution of 5 megapixels. It is suitable for video calling, you can try to make the Self, but it is better not to count on a high degree of detail. At the back of the camera resolution of 8 megapixels, and in good light, you can get good quality pictures. Both cameras can record video at 1080p.

KEYBOARD

The flat-screen keyboard is not supplied with the tablet. However, instead of it, there is built-in touch, and in most cases, it is a necessary and users. If you are already familiar with the user interface ASUS ZenUI, then you already know what it looks like the keyboard – if not its appearance and functionality you will be pleasantly surprised. You can change the style, size, layout, languages. On the keyboard is easy to get, has big buttons. In addition, you can type the text, and “on the fly”, the manufacturer provides different functions, assistants, such as auto-correction word clues.

At the bottom of the Tablet PC has three buttons: two major physical and touch the right and left of it. The central button is equipped with a fingerprint sensor, side – the “Back” and “Home.”

PERFORMANCE

ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review (90NP0271-M00460) operates on the basis of Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. On the software manufacturer has not stinted – it is really a lot. Fortunately, there are the programs, for example, a utility to optimize and improve the efficiency of application for sound enhancement, etc.

The basis of the filling ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review is SoC MediaTek MT8176, built on two Cortex-A72 cores and four Cortex-A53. Processor clock speed – 2.1 GHz. For best performance, you need a good graphic component, and in this case, we are talking about PowerVR GX6250. The video card is made on 28-nm process technology, supports DirectX 10 and OpenGL ES 3.X, and its operating frequency up to 700 MHz. Thus, the filling of the tablet allows easy run games until 2014 even at maximum settings. Fresh toys on ultra high or are unlikely to be the same “quick”, but most will still be playable, it is necessary only to reduce the screen resolution.

RAM 4GB tablet. information storage system is represented by a 64 GB drive. Additionally, the user gets 5 GB ASUS Webstorage storage and 100 GB of Google Drive in the first two years of use. Of course, do not forget about the memory card, which adds another 128 GB.

PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

With interfaces to the plate, things are as follows: on the left side is a slot for microSD memory cards. For protection against mechanical damage and dust, it is hidden under a flap.

On the right side, there are no ports, but there are two mechanical buttons: volume rocker and power button device.

Bottom – Micro-USB Type-C and combined audio connector are on the upper side.

Of course, on the tablet was not without an accelerometer, compass, ambient light sensor, a Hall sensor and a fingerprint reader, GPS, and GLONASS. As for the wireless communications, they are presented with Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.1 and Miracast.

BATTERY

ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review a lithium-polymer battery capacity of 5900 mAh (22 Wh). Standalone good indicators, for example, to a simpler time is about 10 hours surfing the web will drain pill for 8-9 hours, and high load (games) – for 4-5 hours. By the way, the tablet inherent power saving modes, which positively affects the autonomy in general.

СONCLUSION

ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review positioned as a versatile device that is ideal for leisure and for work. Argue with that difficult, and there is no need because the device is really worth. Let’s start with the appearance of plate body is made of aluminum, and its side frames affect its thickness – only 5 mm! At the 9.7-inch screen high resolution – 2048×1536 pixels, good brightness, and contrast, excellent color rendition.

Filling of the ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M review is quite productive, in any case, the game until 2014 run at the maximum setting, the more recent – at minimum or medium. Yes, I would like to see the stronger battery, but in the case of sensor devices – no matter how to Ask will always be small. Buy ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M (90NP0271-M00460) is available for $ 465, and in our opinion – a very successful transaction.

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