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CES 2014: What To Expect From This Year’s Segment

The international CES is one of the biggest event for electronics and technology showcase of the year. Each year technology fans and addicts look forward to this event which tends to showcase the upcoming technologies and concepts which may come to light later that year. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2014, which is scheduled for 7-10th January, should not be any different. This event should chosen by many companies to debut and display their innovativeness that should dominate our attention over the coming months. In addition, the event will also give space to statements of appliances and inventions that will help us to have a more accurate view of what the coming years are holding for the world of technology.

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AMD introduces fastest APUs for tablets and sleekbooks With gesture and facial recognition Technologies [CES 2013]

AMD-introduces-fastest-APUs-for-tablets-and-sleekbooks-With-gesture-and-facial-recognition-Technologies-[CES-2013]On the 7th January, 2013, AMD introduced their new APUs at CES 2013. First, we have Richland chips, which will be exclusive to the OEM market - and probably equipped with the sleekbooks. Compared to previous models of the AMD A-Series, these processors should offer up to 40% more performance. These units will bring facial recognition and gestural technologies. The Kaveri series (with 28 nm lithography) should be the successor of Richland. According to the official document, these chips will have HSA technology (which leverages the parallel processing power and the division of resources), and also will focus on sleekbooks market. In addition to these innovations, the AMD APUs presented Temash and Kabini series - aka Brazos 2.0 - which will be composed by the first SoCs (system on a chip). The manufacturer, who will also be the first x86 quad-core SoCs world. These chips will be launched in the first half of the year for tablets and ultrathin notebooks.

Huawei Ascend D2 Brings waterproof Device With impressive screen resolution & FHD+ Technology [CES 2013]

Huawei-Ascend-D2-Brings-waterproof-Device-With-impressive-screen-resolution-&-FHD -Technology-[CES-2013]Huawei has been investing heavily in developing new smartphones, all to grow well beyond the Asian market. Therefore, the company has introduced several different devices at CES 2013, as Ascend Kill, which brings the largest screen ever seen on a phone, or Ascend D2, which has a really impressive hardware. The second, inclusive, is introduced by the company as the smartphone of dreams. Of course it is difficult to agree with this statement so away, but one can not deny that the configuration brought by the device is quite satisfactory. The phone has an impressive 5-inch display screen resolution, all thanks to Full HD resolution FHD+ and IPS technology, which allows a density of 443 ppi. Called Super Retina, it allows everything to be viewed with extreme image definition.

Intel announces new generation of processors with low power consumption Coming In Surface Pro [CES 2013]

Intel-announces-new-generation-of-processors-with-low-power-consumption-Coming-In-Surface-Pro-[CES-2013]For some time, Intel has invested in preparing a new market for processors with low power consumption, suitable for tablets, smartphones, laptops and ultrabooks. Now, during CES 2013, the company unveiled the new generation Ivy Bridge processors which can provide with good performance and does not require much battery life of the devices. During a presentation at CES 2013, Intel announced the 4th generation of processors for smartphones, tablets, laptops and ultrabooks that should require low power consumption. While current chips need to 17 watts, the new Ivy Bridge processor should consume approximately 7 watts.

Third generation MiniPCs Of ZBOX promises superior performance with GeForce [CES 2013]

Third-generation-MiniPCs-Of-ZBOX-promises-superior-performance-with-GeForce-[CES-2013]ZOTAC appeared at CES 2013 with new MiniPCs. Updating its product series with Intel Core i3 processors, the company launched two models, ZBOX ID42 and ZBOX ID42 Plus. Both bring NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor and an improved cooling system. According to information from the manufacturer, these computers are ideal to work as a media center, mainly because they offer optical audio and HDMI outputs. Despite bringing modest specifications, these PCs already have some power to run games. See the hardware configuration of the two models below:

Samsung shows new notebooks Series 7 Chronos And Ultra Ensuring Optimal Performance [CES 2013]

Samsung-shows-new-notebooks-Series-7-Chronos-And-Ultra-Ensuring-Optimal-Performance-[CES-2013]--1Several models of notebooks were shown by Samsung during CES 2013, but two of them really caught the attention of the press and consumers. We're talking about Series 7 Chronos and Series 7 Ultra, which should reach the market in the first quarter of 2013. And both bring very satisfactory hardware configurations for the most demanding users. The Series 7 Chronos has Intel Core i7 processor and AMD Radeon HD 8870 graphics card with 2 GB of graphics memory, being billed as a real option for those who do not want desktops, but neither want to give up the hardware advantages of them. You can also equip your computer with up to 16 GB of RAM.

Lenovo announces new computers with touchscreen & Optimized For Windows 8 Including A Table PC [CES 2013]

Lenovo-announces-new-computers-with-touchscreen-&-Optimized-For-Windows-8-Including-A-Table-PC-[CES-2013]As might be expected, with the release of Windows 8 at CES 2013 have some ads that would help the spread of the Microsoft operating system the way it was designed: fir touchscreens. Thinking about it, Lenovo announced some computer models with multitouch displays, ranging from PCs to all-in-one PC and Tablets. The Lenovo IdeaCentre A730 announced, with a computer screen of 27-inch touchscreen, with displays ranging from 2560x1440 and 1920x1080 resolutions. The computer is equipped with a Core i7 processor, 1TB HDD and graphics card options that include the GeForce GT 745M with 2GB of dedicated memory. The A730 should be released in June at a price of $1,499.

Lenovo Shows ThinkPad Helix: a powerful hybrid Computer With Detachable Keyboard [CES 2013]

Lenovo-Shows-ThinkPad-Helix-a-powerful-hybrid-Computer-With-Detachable-Keyboard-[CES-2013]Lenovo took the CES 2013 events to introduce it’s new hybrid computers, such as the IdeaPad Yoga 11S, equipped with Ivy Bridge processor. Another hybrid computer from Lenovo is ThinkPad Helix, a powerful blend of tablet with notebook. But instead of just turning the product upside down or spin it back, you can remove the tablet from the keyboard and recombine it to get more power configuration - not just a keyboard support. This is possible because the keyboard dock has a special cooling system hinge that allows the machine to overclock the processor. You can dock it to and fro, and if you still want a tablet, you can close the keyboard behind the screen. This provides more performance for the tablet and life for the battery.

Sony has officially Announced powerful Xperia Z With Long Lasting Battery & Water Resistance Feature [CES 2013]

After many rumors and a discreet appearance in the halls of CES 2013, the Xperia Z was officially presented to the public on a CES 2013 event on Monday (7th January, 2013) by Sony. Equipped with the Android 4.1 OS AKA Jelly Bean, the new handset from Japanese manufacturer has enough power to cope with the Samsung Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5 from Apple.

Qualcomm announces the launch of 4 new Snapdragon processors [CES 2013]

Qualcomm-announces-the-launch-of-4-new-Snapdragon-processors-[CES-2013]Due to the growing popularity of Snapdragon 4, it is not exactly surprising that Qualcomm was preparing to announce a new version of the chip during the CES 2013. Surprising much for the people is that, the company revealed the launch of four new models of the processor during it’s presentation, baptized as 200, 400, 600 and 800. According to the developer, the Snapdragon 600 will have a 40% better performance than that offered by the model S4 Pro. All this thanks to changes in quad-core Krait Chip and Adreno 320 GPU which made them even more efficient and economical than their current versions - the first devices equipped with the processor should be launched in the second quarter of 2013.

ASUS Announces ROG Ares II graphics card Promising Impressive Performance [CES 2013]

ASUS-Announces-ROG-Ares-II-graphics-card-Promising-Impressive-Performance-[CES-2013]One of the most advanced Graphics Card that we have today is the ROG Ares, a device created by ASUS for the most demanding gamers on the planet – where the ROG represents Republic of Gamers. And now the Taiwanese company is announcing the second version of the graphics card during CES 2013, which has even more powerful features than the first model. For starters, the ROG Ares II has two GPUs (graphics processing units) AMD Radeon HD 7970 Edition. Thus, it is possible that the processing frequency reaches the 1100 MHz band (1050 MHz having as base). It still have 6 GB video memory. No detail about the availability and price of the equipment, but it is known that it is a limited edition.

Vizio launches its first tablet with Windows 8 Using Dual Core AMD Processor [CES 2013]

Vizio-launches-its-first-tablet-with-Windows-8-Using-Dual-Core-AMD-Processor-[CES-2013]Vizio invaded the computer market last year with the launch of several products - especially desktops. Now, the company is poised to break into the world of tablets with the arrival of its first model equipped with Windows 8. The company has announced the Vizio Tablet PC during an event of CES 2013, a 11-inch tablet shipped with Windows 8 Pro. Running on Z60 chip AMD dual-core 1 GHz - perhaps the only tablet yet equipped with an AMD. Check out all the specs:

NVIDIA Has Officially Releases Tegra 4 processor With unparalleled performance & Energy Saving Hardware [CES 2013]

NVIDIA-Has-Officially-Releases-Tegra-4-processor-With-unparalleled-performance-&-Energy-Saving-Hardware-[CES-2013]-(2)NVIDIA officially announced on Monday (7th January, 2013) during the event of CES 2013, the release of Tegra 4 processor for smartphones, tablets and notebooks. According to the company, it is the newness of the most efficient option has produced to date, featuring five high-performance cores - one focused exclusively on controlling energy consumption. Although it has the same basic functionality as the previous generation of Tegra series, the new chip is distinguished by employing a completely new architecture. Although it has not revealed the frequency of operation of the new processor, NVIDIA's CEO, Jen-Hsung Huang, said the processor has 72 CUDA cores.

HP Introduces New Series of monitors Highlighting First Ever USB Monitor By HP [CES 2013]

HP-Introduces-New-Series-of-monitors-Highlighting-First-Ever-USB-Monitor-By-HP-[CES-2013]-(5)The CES 2013 has barely begun and already it is clear that the major focus of HP, one of the leading hardware component manufacturer, for this year will be monitors. The company used CES 2013 to introduce 11 models of new types of Monitors already, including its first device category exclusively connected through a USB connection. With 15 inches and a maximum resolution of 1366x768 pixels, the U160 can be connected to any computer via a USB cable. Starting from $179, the device will hit U.S. stores by the end of January. For those who enjoy high quality display, there’s going to be Envy 27 at a price of $499. The 27-inch IPS display is able to work with 1080p resolution and promises to deliver a great sound quality using the integrated Beats speakers in monitor’s body – it’s going on the store on 3rd February.

Lenovo introduces ThinkPad Edge with simultaneous touch and OneLink Technology [CES 2013]

Lenovo-introduces-ThinkPad-Edge-with-simultaneous-touch-and-OneLink-Technology-[CES-2013]Lenovo came to Las Vegas on CES 2013 with great news for the ThinkPad Edge series of notebooks. The new products are ready to ship with Windows 8, bringing touchscreen, touchpad and new OneLink Technology. There are no major visual changes, but the new devices promises high performance in connectivity and foremost. This OneLink technology comes as a competitor to Thunderbolt. The new connection is used to transfer audio, video, data, network information and power over a single cable. Lenovo has not revealed technical details of the new technology, but exhibited a dock that should expand the connectivity of notebooks. Check the specifications of the Edge E431 and E531: