Synology has churned out a lot of NAS products lately, but unfortunately, all of them are very expensive. While you get a lot back for the money you spend, the price tags still hurt. Synology wants to make the NAS more affordable, and this is why they have launched DS214se for just GBP 131.
At the CES 2014 event, Haier has released three new devices – HaierPad H6000, Mini 781 and Maxi 1043. All run Android operating system. The Haier 781 is the world’s thinnest tablet as its casing is mere 6.6 mm thick.
Haier was still able to slice in the powerful Rockchip RK3188 with quad core Mali 400 GPU, 1GB of RAM, 7.85 inches IPS display and 1024×768 pixels in Mini 781. Other specs of Mini 781 include 8GB / 16GB flash storage, 5-megapixel main camera, and a front camera with 2 megapixel sensor. Suggested retail price is set at 179 euros for the 8GB version and 199 euros for a model with 16 GB storage.
HaierPad Maxi 1043 is bigger and has 10.1 inch IPS display with full HD resolution, which means you get 1920×1200 pixels packed into the tiny screen. HaierPad Maxi 1043 specs include quad core 1.6 GHz processor, 2 gigabyte RAM, 802.11n Wi-Fi, mini HDMI output, 5 megapixel main camera and 2 MP front webcam for video calling.
Haier is promising up to 6 hours of continuous runtime on a single charge. HaierPad 1043 will be available in three colors: navy blue, matte black, and purple. The suggested retail price is set at 299 euros . HaierPad Maxi 1043 will make its debut in April this year.
Kruger And Matz KM0974 is an amazing option for those who are looking for a powerful Android tablet with quad (4) core CPU as well as high resolution screen with 4:3 display ratio. It is priced at USD 699, and you get excellent specs with it.
Specs include 9.7 inch display, IPS technology, 2048×1536 pixels, quad core Rockchip RK3188 processor with 1.6 GHz clock frequency, Mali MP4 400 GPU, 8 GB flash storage and 2 GB of RAM. You also get micro SD card slot to expand internal storage. Up to 32 GB micro SD card is supported.
Kruger And Matz KM0974 includes a 8000 mAh battery, 2 megapixel main camera, 0.3 MP webcam – all of which are enclosed in black housing.
Kirabook laptops are popular for their thin and light form factor and today, at CES 2014, Toshiba has updated the Kirabooks with Intel Core i-series haswell processors, which bring major battery life improvements. As expected, battery life is now close to 9 hours on a single charge – amazing for a laptop that weighs mere 2.6 pounds.
E Fun, a budget tablet manufacture has churned out a USD 100 smartwatch. Called the NextOne, it has 1.5 inch display and pairs with Android and iOS devices. Like Samsung Galaxy Gear, the NextOne shows notifications from your phone.
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While China has flooded the tablet market with cheap Android tablets, the manufactures there are yet to properly utilize the Windows tablet market. This is chiefly due to the licensing fees for Windows, whereas the Android is totally free. Meet Vido W10 tablet, a tablet that runs Windows 8.1 operating system on a 10 inch display and powered by Bay Trail Intel Atom processor. Read Vido W10 review to find out more about it.
Lenovo has unveiled the 2014 version of the ultimate Thinkpad ultrabook, X1 at the CES 2014 that is being held in Las Vegas, USA. So, what has changed compared to the 2013 model?
The CPU has been updated to the fourth generation Core i-series processor and casing design have also been overhauled. Starting screen resolution is HD+ (1,600 × 900 dots), but you can equip it with up to ultra high resolution too (2,560 × 1,440 pixels).
Weight has also been reduced from 1.36 kilograms to 1.31 (2013 vs 2014). However, the biggest difference is use of programmable keys that replace the F1 – F12 keys. All functions of the top row are now reprogrammable.
Lenovo bundles a software that lets you modify the commands.
Trackpad is also larger compared to yesteryear’s model.
Like the Lenovo X240, which is also a ThinkPad, the display of X1 2014 can be opened 180 degrees.
Here are the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2014 Specs.
Processor Fourth generation Core processor
Memory Up to 8GB (on board)
Storage Up to 512GB
GPU Intel HD Graphics 5000 (GT3) / 4400 (GT2)
Display 14-inch 1,600 × 900 dot LCD TN / 14-inch 2,560 × 1,440 dot IPS LCD (10-point multi-touch selectable)
Audio Stereo speakers (Dolby Digital Plus) / HD microphone
Port (Corresponding charge during standby 1 port), USB 3.0 × 2 3.5mm audio (headphone / microphone), HDMI, One Link dock, Mini DP, LAN dongle
Radio Bluetooth 4.0, (configuration varies depending on SKU) Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11ac available), NFC, wireless WAN
Camera 720p HD camera
Battery life (capacity) Up to 9 hours (capacity undisclosed)
Size (Height x width × depth) 331 × 226 × 18.46mm (touchscreen model) / 331 × 226.5 × 17.7mm (non-touchscreen model)
Weight About 1.31kg
OS Windows 8.1
Price $ 1,299 – NA
And this how its OneLink Dock Pro looks like.
Thanks to pcwatch Japan for the pics.
Acer has released its 7.9 inch tablet lineup with the Iconia A1-830. It is one of the few x86 powered Android tablets. It features an IPS display, an Intel atom processor and a respectable 7.5 hours of runtime.
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Polaroid is now showcasing its tablet line up at the CES 2014, Las Vegas. Three models are being showcased – Q7, Q8 and Q10, which don 7, 8 and 10 inch displays respectively.
E Fun, a tablet manufacture has churned out a slew of new Android tablets - Nextbook 7, Nextbook 8, and Nextbook 10 tablets. Prices start at about USD 100 for the Nextbook 7, and go up to USD 150 for the top-end model.
