Panasonic showcased a transparent display that fades to total transparency when not in use. In simple words, when it is on, it turns into a display and when off, it is a transparent glass. It can be mounted over shelving, completely obscuring the contents behind it when turned on.
At showcase in the Panasonic booth at CES, was a glass attached to shelf with various home decor behind it, which instantly turned into a display. The display on show was a thin LCD panel with adjustable dimensions. The display was not 100 percent transparent, but the Japanese tech giant says that they are getting there.
Reports suggest that the display has a slight tint when turned off, and engineers at Panasonic aims to get rid off. For now, the display cannot process resolution over 1080p.
There are no circuits inside the screen, but the wood beneath the glass is where all the technology is. The wood holds the micro LEDs that beams out the picture to the glass panel. For demo purpose, there was a music app which could be scrolled through using gestures. The display also showed weather forecast as well.
"Seamlessly blended into the decor, this
transparent LCD display shows screens that change to suit moods. The
display also can present high-resolution videos and function as a
windowpane when not displaying content. It can be adjusted for optimal
height when used as a display." said LG
CES 2016 has been quite promising in terms of display with new technology. LG showed off its foldable OLED display, which you can roll up like a paper.
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Lenovo acquired Motorola Mobility from Google in October 2014. In April 2015, the company revealed that Lenovo and Motorola would remain two separate brands. This is about to change as Lenovo is planning to phase out the Motorola branding from smartphones.
At this year's CES Motorola COO Rick Osterloh revealed to CNET that Lenovo and Motorola is unifying its mobile businesses under the Lenovo brand. As per Osterloh, the Lenovo will slowly phase out the Motorola brand name, however the Moto moniker will be retained as 'Moto by Lenovo', and will be used for high-end Lenovo devices. The budget devices will be released under the Vibe brand. The company will also retain the iconic batwing 'M' logo and will be used on Moto devices.
While this will mark the end of an era for Motorola, a brand credited with introducing the world's first mobile device, the brand name won't completely disappear from the archives, as it will be used in the organizational setting and there will be a separate Moto division.
Osterloh also said that his team would be taking over all the mobile operations at Motorola, in order to leverage both the companies strengths for Lenovo's benfit. This will help the company to offer Moto devices in markets where only Lenovo devices are popular and vice versa.
Both Lenovo and Motorola have been performing well in the market. Motorola has gained fan following and won accolades for its Moto G, Moto X and Moto E series smartphone, while Lenovo recently grabbed everyone's attention with the Vibe K4 Note.
At CES 2016, Intel has refreshed models of the Compute Stick. Now it comes with Core M processor and 4K support. To recap, the Compute Stick was first launched at CES 2015.
For those unaware, the Compute Stick is a dongle-sized PC which can be plugged into any HDMI-equipped TV or monitor to get a PC experience. They are good for light productivity, social networking, web browsing, streaming media and playing low graphic games.
Intel has outed two new models of Compute Stick - One with Core M (which has two models) and the other with Intel Atom x5 processors. The Core M3 and Core M5 variant supports 4K video output and packs 4GB RAM along with 64GB internal storage. The Intel Atom processor model comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage.
They run Windows 10 OS and come with Intel HD graphics, microSD card slot, WiFi, USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0, Bluetooth and Intel HD audio via HDMI.
The Intel Compute Stick Core M3 model is priced at $400 (Rs. 27,000) with Windows 10, and $300 (Rs. 20,000) with no OS. The M5 model costs $499 (Rs. 33,000) and comes with no OS. The Atom model is priced at $159 (Rs. 10,500) with Windows 10. All the new Compute Stick models will go on sale in Febrauary 2016 in the U.S followed by other region later this year.
Intel Compute Stick (Core M processor model)
- Intel Core m5-6Y57 vPro processor with Intel HD Graphics
- Intel Core m3-6Y30 processor with Intel HD Graphics
- 4GB DDR3 RAM, 64GB internal storage, Micro SD card slot (up to 128 GB)
- Windows 10
- Intel 802.11ac WiFi (Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260), Bluetooth
4.2, 1x USB 3.0 on device and 2x USB 3.0 on power adapter, HDMI 1.4b
- Intel HD Audio via HDMI, supporting multi-channel digital audio
- Power cable, 5V / 4A wall-mount AC-DC power adapter with 2 USB 3.0 ports
Intel Compute Stick specifications (Intel Atom Model)
- Quad-Core Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Processor with Intel HD Graphics
- 2GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB internal storage, Micro SD card slot (up to 128 GB)
- Windows 10
- Intel 802.11ac WiFi (Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7265), Bluetooth 4.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4b
- Intel HD Audio via HDMI, supporting multi-channel digital audio
- Micro USB power connector, 5V / 3A wall-mount AC-DC power adapter
Lenovo has partnered with Google development for the first
consumer-ready Project Tango smartphone. For those unaware, Project
Tango is a Google Platform that develops mobile 3D technology for
smartphone or tablets. These devices have custom hardware with built-in
sensors to aid in 3D mapping.
It combines camera, gyroscope and accelerometer to estimate six
degree of freedom motion tracking offering ability to track 3D motion of
the device, while simultaneously creating a map for the environment (room). It will also let users to decide what furniture will go in a house or to create a three-dimensional image instead of a flat photo.
At CES 2016, Lenovo and Google demoed the prototype of the device which can
be used to accurately measure space, the area, and even create and play
3D games like Jenga. Qualcomm's processor will power the smartphone and the screen size would be less than 6.5-inches.
Specification are yet to be revealed.
To support the growth of this platform, Lenovo and Google are
inviting developers from around the world to submit their ideas for
gaming and utility apps created using Project Tango. The best ideas will
be backed by the companies, providing funding and engineering support,
and will be featured on final Lenovo Project Tango device once it ships.
Lenovo promised that the first Lenovo Project Tango smartphone will be available
for customers globally sometime in 2016 for under $500.
“With Project Tango, the smartphone becomes a magic window into the physical world by enabling it to perceive space and motion that goes beyond the boundaries of a touch screen,” said Johnny Lee, Project Tango Lead, Google. “By working with Lenovo, we’ll be able to make Project Tango more accessible to users and developers all over the world to both enjoy and create new experiences that blends the virtual and real world.”
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MSI, a brand known for its gaming PCs unveiled the Gaming 27XT, an All-in-One (AIO) PC with support for external graphics card. The brand also introduced the Vortex Gaming Tower. Both MSI Gaming 27XT and Vortex Gaming Tower won the CES 2016 innovation award.
The Gaming 27XT looks like a regular but stylish AIO with red accents. It sports a 27-inch 144 Hz 1080p display. At the back there is an enclosure for a desktop graphics card, which makes it easy to upgrade or replace your GPU when it is out dated. MSI promises that the enclosure can fit all the common sizes. It also includes Nahimic Audio Enhancer and Killer LAN networking. MSI is yet to reveal the specification, pricing and availability details.
The Vortex Gaming Tower is a cylindrical compact 6.5 litre PC and despite its size the it comes with quad-core Intel Skylake Core i7 chip, DDR4 RAM, dual PCI-e 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD slots (with optional “Super RAID 4”) and not one, but two of Nvidia’s powerful GeForce GTX 980 mobile processors.
The Vortex supports multiple 4K video outs and keeping the the system cool is MSI's 360 degree Silent Storm Cooling design to prevent it from overheating. The Vortex Gaming Tower will release sometime in Q1 2016, pricing is not known.
At CES 2016, Dell has updated its Latitude line of business laptops with three new models- Latitude 11 7000 and Latitude 12 7000 2-in-1 laptop, and the new Latitude 13 7000 Ultrabook. Dell also introduced a new member of its Inspiron laptop family, the Inspiron 11 3000.
The Latitude 13 7000 features a 13-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) non touch display with Infinity Display technology. It runs Windows 10 Pro and is powered by 6th generation Intel Core M processor and ahs 51GB SSD storage. It comes with USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 port for 8x faster data transfer, a smartcard reader, fingerprint reader and a RFID reader. It offers up to 10 hours of battery life, measures 14.32 thin and weighs 2.48 pounds.
The Latitide 12 7000 is a more premium hybrid. It sports a 12.5-inch
display and with the option of Full HD or 4K touch display with Gorilla
Glass covered screen. It supports up to sixth-gen Intel Core i7
processor, up to 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. It runs Windows Pro and comes
with 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 2 x USB Type-C ports and an
optional stylus pen. The hybrid can be equipped with Qualcomm's
Snapdragon X7 LTE or HSPA+ modems.
The Latitude 11 5000 comes with a 10.8-inch Full HD display and be used in different modes- tent, display, tablet. It can be configured with Intel's Core M3 or M5 processor and run Windows 10. It comes with USB Type-C port, micro HDMI port, SD card reader and an optional stylus.
The Dell Inspiron 11 3000 sports an 11.6-inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768. The base model features 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage and runs Windows 10. It is powered by Intel Celeron or Pentium laptops.
The Dell Latitude 11 5000 and Latitude 12 7000 will go on sale in February 2016 with the Latitude 11 starting at $749, and the Latitude
12 at $1,049. The Latitude 13 7000 Ultrabook will start at $1,299 and will be available in March in the U.S while the Inspiron 11 3000 is priced $199 and releases on January 28.
Toshiba's dynaPad 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet that was introduced at IFA 2015 is up for pre-order from company website for $569.99. It will also hit Microsoft stores later this month. The company says the dynaPad is the world's thinnest and lightest Windows tablet that measures 6.9mm thin and weighs 1.28 pounds (580g)
The Toshiba dynaPad tablet comes with a Wacom Active Electrostatics (ES) TruPen that has 2,048
levels of pressure for high-precision writing on the tablet’s 12-inch
diagonal WUXGA+ (1920 × 1280 pixels) IPS display with anti-reflection
and anti-fingerprint coating.
It is powered by 1.44GHz Intel Atom x5 Z8300 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB flash storage, further expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB) The tablet sports 8-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front facing camera. Connectivity options include 2 x micro USB 2.0 ports, 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and a micro HDMI port. It offers battery life of 7 hours.
Toshiba is also offering a special keyboard dock for its dynaPad, when attached, the tablet can be used as a laptop.
After launching the Gram 13 and Gram 14 notebooks in 2015, LG is back with a 15.6-inch notebook, the LG Gram 15. It is said to be the lightest 15-inch laptop in the world at 2.16 pound (980g) and 0.7-inches thickness, making it lighter than the 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro that weighs 4.4 pounds (1.87kg).
The 15.6-inch display of LG Gram has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and comes with a choice of Intel's sixth generation Core i5 and i7 processor. It can support up to 8GB RAM and comes in either 256GB or 512GB internal storage.
It runs Windows 10 and has a USB Type-C port, HDMI port, USB 2.0 port, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, HiFi sound speakers and a microSD card reader. Interestingly the HD Webcam sits on the hinge. It offers 7 hours of battery life.
The LG Gram 15 comes in Gold color and will be released in H1 2016. There is no word on pricing.
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Alcatel OneTouch introduced two tablets at CES 2016 - Pixi 3 tablet running Windows 10 Mobile and Pixi 4 tablet running Android Marshmallow.
The Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 Windows tablet has a SIM slot, supports 4G LTE connectivity and comes with voice calling capabilities. The tablet will also support direct OS updates from Microsoft. The Pixi 4 Android tablet also comes with voice calling capabilities as it supports 3G.
The Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 Windows 10 Mobile tablet sports a 8-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS TFT display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) processor paired with 1GB RAM, and comes with 8GB internal storage, further expandable via microSD card. The tablet is equipped with 5-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front facing camera. Apart from 4G LTE, it supports Bluetooth 4.1 WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct and GPS connectivity. It is fueled by 4060mAh battery.
The Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 4 tablet running Android Marshmallow features 7-inch 1024 x 600 display and is powered by 1.1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 processor clocked at 1.1GHz, clubbed with 1GB RAM. On-board storage is 8GB, further expandable via microSD card. It is equipped with 2-megapixel rear and 0.3-megapixel front camera. Connectivity support include 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. It packs a 2580mAh battery. The tablet is IP52 rated making it dustproof and waterproof.
The Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 Windows 10 Mobile tablet is priced at $199 and will be available sometime in April in Europe and Latin America. The pricing and availability details of Pixi 4 Android tablet is not known.
Alcatel OneTouch has introduced its first smartphone running Windows 10 Mobile, the Fierce XL. Just like other Windows 10 Mobile-based devices, the Fierce XL comes with Microsoft's voice assistant Cortana, Edge browser, and productivity suite of apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and OneDrive.
For specifications, the Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL sports
a 5.5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) display and equipped with 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon
210 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, further expandable via microSD card.
There is an
8-megapixel camera on the back with LED flash and 5-megapixel snapper on the front. Connectivity features include 4G LTE with VoLTE (Voice over LTE), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. It is fueled by 2000mAh battery, which promises 14 hours of talk time and 820 hours of standby time.
The Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL will be
exclusively available from T-mobile in the US for $140 (Rs. 9350). It will be available in January or February, 2016. The Fierce XL comes with T-Mobile specific features such as FCC mandated anti-theft protection
and Wi-Fi calling compatibility.
Alcatel OneTouch has announced its new Pixi 4 family
of devices which consists of three smartphones. The new smartphones are
meant to be premium style entry-level device, offering a comprehensive
user experience in design, audio, camera and battery life. The PIXI 4
smartphones come in 3.5-inch and 4-inch variants and there is a 6-inch
phablet as well.
The Alcatel
OneTouch Pixi 4 (3.5) sports a 3.5-inch HVGA (320 x 480 pixels) display
and is powered by 1.1GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6572M processor paired
with 512MB RAM, 4GB expandable storage (up to 32GB) and runs Android 5.1
Lollipop. It is equipped with 2-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash and
VGA (0.3) front camera.
The Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 4 (4) comes with 4-inch (480 x
800 pixels) QVGA display and is powered by quad-coreMediaTek MT6580M
processor clocked at 1.3GHz . It comes in two RAM/ROM model - 512MB RAM
w/ 4GB storage and 1GB RAM w/ 8GB storage, microSD card slot is present.
It comes with 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing
camera. Another
version featuring 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front
facing camera is also available. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. The
3.5-inch and 4-inch Pixi 4 smartphones support 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11
b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS.
The Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 4 (6) sports a 6-inch HD (1280 x
720 pixels) display and is powered by 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210
processor with 1GB RAM. On-board storage is 8GB, further expandable via
microSD card up to 32GB. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and supports 3G
HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. For imaging there is
8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front facing
camera. It is fueled by 2580mAH battery.
Alcatel OneTouch has not revealed the pricing and availability of Pixi 4 series smartphones.
In addition to the Pixi 4 series smartphones, Alcatel OneTouch also unveiled CareTime watch for children, which is equipped with GPS tracking and call and message functionality.
The CareTime watch is aimed at children from age 5 to 9 and helps parents stay connected with their kids, allowing them to call or send voice messages to their children. Kids can pre-set 10 contacts and reply to them or register 5 number to make calls, as the watch supports 2G network connectivity. The interface of the watch is simple that makes navigation for kids easy.
Parents can track their kids location on their smartphone with the help of companion iOS and Android app. They will even be notified when their kids enter or leave pre-set safe zone. For this the watch uses a blend of GPS, GSM and WiFi to locate kids withing 60 seconds when they are outdoors.
The CareTime watch sports a 0.95-inch OLED display with 96 x 64 pixels resolution and is IP65 rate for protection against dust and water. It is rated to deliver 4 days of battery life of standby.
The CareTime watch will be available in April 2016. There is no word on pricing.
Haier has launched two Windows 8.1 tablets- HaierPad W800, HaierPad W203 and an Android tablet- HaierPad 971 at CES 2016. The new HaierPad range features an elegant metal finish.
The HaierPad W800 Windows 8.1 tablet features a 8-inch 1280 x 800 display and is powered by Intel's quad-core 1.8GHz Bay Trail T CPU with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage, which is expandable via microSD card. It sports 2-megapixel rear and 0.3-megapixel VGA front facing camera, and supports Bluetooth 4.0, micro-HDMI and WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. It is fueled by a 4000mAh battery.
The other Windows 8.1 tablet HaierPad W203 sports a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 pixels display and is powered by quad-core 1.33GHz Intel Z3735F CPU with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. There is also a microSD card slot for storage expansion. Other features include 2MP front & 2MP rear camera, micro-HDMI ports, Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n. A 8000mAh battery keeps the tablet running. It also comes with a stylus for doodling, note taking and more.
The HaierPad 971 Android tablet comes with a 9.7-inch QXGA (2048 x 1536 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.8GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, further expandable via microSD card slot. It has 8-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front facing camera. It runs the dated Android 4.4 KitKat and supports Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity and is fueled by 7800mAh battery.
Haier has not revealed the pricing and availability details.
Razer, in addition to Blade Stealth ultrabook also introduced Nabu Watch, a digital watch with smart functions.
The Nabu Watch sports a polycarbonate body and is 5ATM water resistant and shock resistant (up to 5m) . It features two components - a regular display watch that shows you local time, world time, has a stopwatch, countdown timer and alarm functions.
Plus a secondary 128 x 16 pixel single color OLED display for alerts. The secondary screen is activated while raising your wrist. It pairs with Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth and can display notifications including calls, messages, app alerts and more on the secondary display.
In addition, the watch also works as a fitness tracker with built-in accelerometer to measure steps walked, distance covered, calories burned, hours slept and your active minutes. All the data collected streams to your smartphone via comapnion app. The digital watch is powered by a regular coin cell battery (CR2032) that promises 12 months battery life, while the secondary screen lasts up to seven days on a single charge.
The Nabu Watch is priced at $149.99 (Rs. 10,000) and will ship in late January. There's also a Nabu
Watch Forged Edition that's made of more premium materials, and is
available for immediate purchase for $199.99 (Rs 13, 500).
U.S based Razer, known for its gaming laptops and peripherals introduced the Blade Stealth ultrabook that can turn into a powerful gaming notebook with the help of the Razer Core desktop GPU enclosure.
The Razer Blade Stealth sports a 12.5-inch IGZO touchscreen display available in UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) and QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution. Under the hood there is a 6th-gen dual-core 2.5GHz Intel Core i7
processor, paired with Intel HD graphics 520, 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB SSD. It offers eight hours of battery life, runs Windows 10 64-bit and has a USB Type-C port equipped with Thunderbolt 3.
Considering the GPU (Intel HD Graphics 520), the Blade Stealth is not exactly the perfect laptop when it comes to gaming. This is where Razer Core comes in. The Razer Core is a desktop graphics enclosure that can accommodate a full length PCI-Express x16 graphics card. You will have to install your own powerful GPU, such as Nvidia's 980Ti or AMD's R9 390X in the core and connect it to the Blade Stealth via Thunderbolt 3. The Core also includes 4 x USB 3.0 ports and Gigabit Ethernet.
The Razer Blade Stealth prices start at $999.99 (Rs. 67,00) and will be available from January 26.
Hardware Specification of Razer Blade Stealth
- QHD (2560 x 1440) or 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution 12.5-inch IGZO touch display
- 128GB / 256GB / 512GB PCIe SSD options
- Intel Core i7-6500U Dual-Core Processor (2.5GHz / 3.1GHz)
- Intel HD Graphics 520
- 8GB Dual-Channel System Memory (LPDDR3-1866MHz)
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Wireless-AC (802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth® 4.1)
- Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
- USB 3.0 port x 2 (SuperSpeed)
- Built-in webcam (2.0MP)
- Chroma anti-ghosting keyboard with individually backlit keys
- HDMI 1.4b audio and video output
- Built-in stereo speakers
- 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
- Built-in array microphone
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security chip embedded
- Compact 45W USB-C power adapter
- 45Wh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
- 0.52 in. / 13.1 mm (Height) x 12.6 in. / 321 mm (Width) x 8.1 in. / 206 mm (Depth)
- 2.75 lbs. / 1.25 kg
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Origin PC is U.S based- custom PC manufacturer founded by former employees of Alienware in 2009. The company assemble high-performance gaming desktop and laptop. The company at CES 2016 introduced the ORIGIN OMNI Windows 10 All-in-One PC and ORIGIN CHRONOS, a small factor Windows 10 desktop
The Origin Omni AIO PC sports a 34-inch 3440 x 1440 QHD curved display and supports up to Intel Core i7 4960X processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X (12GB) and up to 32GB DDR 4 RAM. The AIO PC comes with ORIGIN FROSTBYTE Sealed Liquid Cooling, to keep the PC cool while playing high performance games. It also comes with an optional Custom USB Webcam with Dual Mic (top mounted USB port) and an optional Clear Window Back Cover.
The Origin Chronos SFF is just under a foot high and has enough room to pack high-end hardware for hard core PC gaming. Here's what is on offer-
- Measures 11.75"(H) x 4" (W) x 13.75" (D)
- Ability to Place in Any Horizontal or Vertical Orientation with Detachable Magnetic Feet
- Illuminated Rotating Logo
- Supports all Mini ITX Platforms (Z170 and X99)
- Supports up to an Intel Core i7 5960X Processor
- ORIGIN FROSTBYTE 120 Sealed Liquid-Cooling
- Supports up to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z Graphics Card
- Professional CPU and GPU Overclocking
- Free Lifetime 24/7 U.S. Based Technical Support
The Origin Omni AIO and Chronos SFF is scheduled to be released sometime in Q1 2016. Pricing is yet to be revealed.
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HP has refreshed its Spectre X360 and Pavilion X2 convertible notebooks line with larger screens. The company announced two notebook models in the Spectre X360 series, a 15-inch and a 13.3-inch with an OLED display, and one in the Pavilion X2 series.
The HP Spectre x360 15-inch model, to be precise 15.6 sports 4K display (3820x2160 pixels) and is powered by Intel Core i5 or i7
processor with Iris Graphics and up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. Other features
include Band & Olufsen audio tech, 3 x USB 3.0 Type-C port, mini DisplayPort, and an HDMI port. It offers 13 hours of battery life.
HP has also refreshed the 13.3-inch model of Spectre X360 and now comes with Quad HD OLED display option. It comes with an optional Intel Iris graphics and up to 1TB SSD. Other specs will remain the same.
The HP Pavilion X2 features a 12.1-inch and has a detachable keyboard so that it can be used as a tablet. It will be available with 2GB to 8GB of
RAM, 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of storage, and a choice of an Intel Atom
Cherry Trail or Intel Core M Skylake processor. The notebook features a USB Type-C connector, USB 2.0 and a micro HDMI port. It offers up to 8 hours of battery life.
The new HP Spectre x360 15-inch model will be available in mid-February
at a starting price of $1, 149 (Rs. 76500). The
13.3-inch variant with an OLED screen will be released later this
year. The 12.1 inch HP Pavilion x2- price starts at$499.99 (Rs. 33,000) and is expected to be available on February 7, 2016 at HP.com
HP at CES 2016 has introduced a new slimmer and lighter EliteBook Folio notebook. It measures only 12.4mm thin and weighs under 1kg. The notebook is being aimed at business customers who want a thin and light notebook combined with higher security features.
The notebook is made out of a "polished diamond-cut CNC aluminum body"
and also has a display hinge that can be rotated 180 degrees so that the
notebook can be placed flat on a table.
The HP Elitebook Folio sports a 12.5-inch Full HD display and also comes with an options Ultra HD (UHD) 4K display model. It supports Intel Core M vPro processor, 128/256 SSD, and up to 8GB of DDR4 RAM. It runs Windows 10 pro and offers 10 hours of battery life. The notebook comes with two USB-C (TM) ports with Thunderbolt (TM) 3 for fast data transfers and 4K display support. The audio is powered by Bang and Olufsen and it comes with a full-size HP premium keyboard with a Windows 10 gesture-enable clickpad.
HP also announced the EliteBook 1040 G3 and EliteBook 800 G3 series business-class notebook. The EliteBook 1040 G3 comes with the same all-aluminum diamond cut design and is the world thinnest 14-inch business notebook. The EliteBook 800 G3 has a silver magnesium and aluminum body.
The EliteBook 1040 G3 and EliteBook 800 G3 comes with Windows 10 Pro, 6th generation Intel Core vPro processor, PCIe Gen3SSD and DDR4 memory. The EliteBook 800
series is available in 12.5-inch, 14.0-inch or 15.6-inch diagonal HD,
FHD, QHD or UHD screens; the EliteBook 1040 offers a choice of either
FHD or QHD screens.
Pricing and availability
- HP EliteBook Folio price starts at $999 (Rs. 66,500), expected to be available in March
- The HP EliteBook 1040 G3 price starts at $1,199 (Rs. 80,000), expected to be available in January
- The HP EliteBook 800 G3 series price starts at $949 (Rs. 65,000) expected to be available in January
HTC at CES 2016 introduced the Vive Pre, the second generation developer edition for its VR headset, the HTC Vive.
The Vive Pre is built in partnership with Valve and gets new features and tweaks in the design hardware, including a front facing camera that can be used for augmented reality applications and not just virtual reality.
The Vive Pre comes with a smaller and compact headset, improved visuals with brighter display. The front facing camera will allow developers to blend physical elements into the virtual space which could be useful for training and education or for gaming.
The VR controllers have been enhanced with improved ergonomics and softer edges, improved balance, new textured button and grip pads for a more comfortable feel in the hand. The controller has a new dual stage trigger that makes interaction with objects smoother and haptic feed, to deliver vital feedback about your interactions with the virtual world. The controllers now have integrated rechargeable lithium polymer batteries with micro-USB charging that promises four hours of runtime on a single charge.
HTC also said that the Vive VR headset will launch commercially in April. The company will make additional 7000 Vive units available for developer.
At CES 2016, networking products provider TP-LINK announced the Talon AD7200 Multi-Band WiFi Router, the first router in the world based on 802.11ad wireless technology. It offers speeds of up to 4.6Gbps on 60GHz bands and channels..
It is powered by 802.11ad and 11ac MU-MIMO solutions from Qualcomm Atheros, a subsidiary of Qualcomm. It also utilizes existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, which delivers a combined WiFi speed of 7Gbps as well as combine 802.11ad with 802.11ac MU-MIMO. The router is equipped with 1.4GHz dual-core processor, enabling high speed connectivity with seamless coverage.
The router transmits locally stored media files and conten from cloud faster, ensuring the devices function at prime performance. Users can download an entire feature length 4K HD video in just 4 minutes or transfer 1000 of photos to a storage device in about five seconds.
The TP-LINK Talon AD7200 is claimed to deliver 2.5 times better performance compared to 11ac, which supporting several devices simultaneously for gaming and streaming. It also boasts eight antennas with high-powered amplifiers to supercharge the WiFi signal. This way smartphones and other devices will be connected to the network all the time.
Other features of TP-LINK Talon AD7200
- Active 60Ghz adaptive beamforming enables Gigabit performance and dense deployment
- Four gigabit Ethernet ports enabling lightning-fast wired connections
- Two USB 3.0 ports to share files, photos, music, and videos across the network
- Beamforming technology to send targeted Wi-Fi signals to individual devices
- Advanced security encryption to protect your data
- Check network status and adjust Wi-Fi settings from your mobile device (Android, iOS) using the TP-LINK Tether App
- Supports 802.11ad and backwards-compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
The TP-LINK Talon AD7200 will be available in the U.S in early 2016. Pricing is not known.
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