Huawei Nova Review

The two main trends of the end of the year Huawei – is a line of smartphones, Nova. Rumor has it that originally they were to become new the Nexus, and perhaps the company simply decided to please buyers a good mid-priced smartphone segment. Previously, we had time to get acquainted with the Nova Plus is, but on the European market was only a small Huawei Nova review – compact devices companies are in great demand. Let’s try to understand why.

DESIGN AND USABILITY

Huawei Nova review – it’s pretty compact smartphone in a metal case. The model is slightly smaller flagship Huawei P9 and Galaxy S7, available in gray, gold and silver color casing.

Appearance resembles last year Huawei Nexus 6P, but with the much smaller device is perceived differently. Corners slightly rounded body, a chamfer on the metal done right, so nothing sticks into his palm. Huawei Nova review wants to be called the best – he has an average weight and rather neutral design, which is suitable for the maximum number of buyers.

In the exterior, there is nothing superfluous. On the front panel, there is only a manufacturer’s logo, plastic covers for wireless modules on the “back” written organically. It’s nice that regardless of the color of the housing around the display will not stray wide black frames, which periodically occur in devices of any brand. Therefore, all colors can be considered equally successful. Sami framework of medium width.

The only accent with which Huawei trying to flirt with the user – red bevel on the power key.

By formal things like assembly, precision fitting parts availability key management and usability elements have no complaints, everything is done well. There is an indicator of missed events.

DISPLAY

The entire front panel covers the protruding safety glass with rounded edges and oleophobic coating. Beneath it lies a 5-inch IPS display resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. The manufacturer claims that the display has a contrast ratio of 1: 1500 and a brightness of 450 units.

Our measurements showed that the brightness varies from 3 to 403 cd / m2 and contrast ratio is 1 to 1080 – it is also a good performance.

In terms of the quality color display can brag a little-extended color gamut and color temperature slightly overpriced. The gamma curve deviates from the norm, but it can not be considered critical, as the eyes are no problems with color reproduction is observed. Display pleases rich natural colors, the image is pleasing to the eye.

Automatic brightness control of Huawei Nova review works accurately and exposes the corresponding ambient light illumination level. In the sun image is readable and legible but loses contrast.

Also in the settings you can change the color temperature to adjust the image for themselves. There mode “in gloves” which increases the sensitivity of the sensor layer, which is especially useful in winter. Another added, “Eye protection” mode. It may be useful for prolonged reading from a smartphone screen because it has the image becomes warmer and becomes yellow.

HARDWARE PLATFORM, OPERATING TIME AND MULTIMEDIA CAPABILITIES

As a senior Nova Plus, a normal Huawei Nova review is built on the current Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. The chipset hardware platform includes eight processor cores Cortex-A53 clocked at up to 2 GHz and Adreno 506 GPU.

The result is a relatively efficient solution. Better than last year’s phones on the Snapdragon 615, but it’s easier on the individual devices Snapdragon 650 and 800 chips on the flagship series. In any case, fast smartphone in daily use, and platform capabilities is enough for modern games.

The amount of memory standard for the modern smartphones medium-high segment: 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal. In Nova Hybrid SIM tray, so the choice is limited to users installing one NanoSIM and a memory card or Dual SIMs without MicroSD.

But the main thing is hidden inside. Unlike last year’s chip, the Snapdragon 625 made on 14 nm process technology.This enabled the body to get rid of the heating load (during the games, the active data transmission on 3G and so on), and significantly increase processing time.

From 3020 mAh battery with an average load, Smartphone works without problems for two days showing 6-7 hours of active display. In the high load mode, viewing the video over 3G and Wi-Fi, the frequent use of the camera or navigation device will work without any problems with a reserve day. Autonomy model is slightly smaller than that of Nova Plus, but in view of the case and the size of the battery capacity during operation is still good.

Not enough except that the functions of quick charging and support for Wi-Fi networks at 5 GHz – these shortcomings common to Nova models. The rest of the Huawei Nova performs a standard solution. There NFC module, FM-radio, fast and accurate fingerprint scanner. For charging and data transfer using a symmetric connector USB Type-C.

The single speaker is on the bottom. In the call mode, it is loud, and in most cases, you will not miss a call signal. The quality is also nothing to complain about – the sound is clear. The earpiece keeps recognition and caller’s voice has a normal volume.

Music playback quality is at a comparable level to competitors. The sound is clear and detailed, enough power to “shake” the majority of plug-in headphones. Separately, we note DTS Equalizer – sometimes it can make sound subjectively more interesting, detailed, three-dimensional. The dedicated app allows you to select the scene mode and adjusts to different headphones, including the brand Huawei.
Cams

The main camera of the smartphone Huawei Nova review is based on the sensor 12-megapixel resolution with an increased pixel size (1.25 m) and high-aperture optics (f / 2.2). Used hybrid AF system (phase contrast), there is an outbreak of a single diode.

Like most of its competitors, Huawei Nova review shoots well enough during the day and under normal lighting conditions. Images obtained with natural colors, fast and accurate autofocus works. With shooting in low light and camera copes worse at night. Squelch reduces detail, sometimes pictures are not sharp, but in terms of the color camera works out well. Overall, Huawei Nova would not be surprised, but it certainly does not disappoint – the smartphone normal by today’s standards the camera.

If time permits, you can try the special shooting modes. At Huawei has a fully manual mode that allows you to customize all the parameters of the shooting. There is easy night mode, in which you can only change the ISO and shutter speed.

The options “Light” allows you to take artistic photos of the city at night ( “Light of the Lantern”), figures flashlight or another point source ( “light graffiti”), there is a mode for taking pictures of waterfalls and a starry sky. They all do a photo with a slow shutter speed or “gum up” a few photos, so to get a great shot is best to use a tripod. Examples can be found in the Huawei P8 review.

The smartphone can record video in 4K resolution, but regardless of the resolution of its quality is average. The camera gives the senior Huawei Nova and it’s a little frustrating.

Front-end module is based on the sensor resolution of 8 megapixels with wide-angle lenses (f / 2.0). Selfies camera shoots reasonably well in most situations. The definition of “chip” are the special modes selfie shooting. There are the usual modes for smoothing skin roughness and removal of defects ( “Ornament”) and “Make-up” mode. Last works predictably – one of the selected options for coloring the lips make-up, eyes.

SOFTWARE PLATFORM

The smartphone Huawei Nova review runs on Android 6.0 and proprietary interface EMUI 4.1. In early 2017 the company promises to upgrade the Nova Android 7.0 and newer version EMUI 5.0 shell (presumably in March).

Someone can make a custom interface design or view a list of recently run applications, but in general, the shell quite functional. For example, the default screen smartphone updates on the lock screen, according to energy-intensive applications, spending a charge in standby mode. Own a calendar application, hours, phone and messaging functionality. There is support for themes.

“Phone Manager” allows you to customize many aspects relating to third-party applications work. You can choose the types of output notifications on or off for each such program. There is clear memory function is unnecessary cache files or remaining after the removal of the application. It also set an individual application access to the Internet via Wi-Fi and mobile connections.

Part of the functionality of a standard for Android, some available through third-party software, just in the “Phone Manager” all originally collected in one place.

PROS: DESIGN AND MATERIALS OF THE BODY, NICE SCREEN, MODERN PLATFORM, THE NORMAL TIME AND THE CAMERA
CONS: NO WI-FI SUPPORT 5 GHZ AND FAST CHARGING, THE CAMERA IS WORSE THAN THE NOVA PLUS

CONCLUSION

Huawei Nova review – a balanced smartphone average price segment. The right combination of good design, body size, operating time, high-quality screen, camera platforms, and capabilities helped to create the device, which is generally perceived much better than the more affordable smartphones and not much inferior to the flagship in the context of the use of experience. Of course, someone can not make specific characteristics of the model, but for the mass buyer, Nova can be a golden mean. We can recommend this smartphone to anyone who does not try to save on “the same» Meizu and Xiaomi but sees no objective need to purchase expensive flagship.

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Review of the graphics card ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G

By the mid-range graphics cards are always special requirements. Potential buyers of these devices want to get a good performance, but not much to spend. The natural desire, especially when considered in the category of a large set of models that can be in the system unit. One of them – GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. Lite version of the series attracted an interesting price. But only if that? After testing the model ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G, willing to share their experiences.

The line of ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G is presented in two models – with 3 GB and 6 GB of memory. These versions are distinguished not only by the local RAM. For adapters with a smaller memory capacity is also used minimally easy GPU GP106, including a computing unit 1152 instead of 1280. The number of texture units also reduced from 80 to 72. The rest are no differences. Frequency formula identical, also used a 192-bit memory bus, and declared TDP is unchanged – 120 watts. Given the technical details, the developer would be worth more clearly reflect the technical differences in the model name. For example, using the designation GeForce GTX SE 1060 3 GB. Yet, not only the difference in the amount of memory and computing capabilities of GPU.

The emergence of ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G was partly spontaneous. We can assume that the original version of this even was not planned by the manufacturer, but after the release of Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA is had to hastily take action. Reducing the amount of memory – the ability to reduce the cost, and therefore sales prices graphics cards.Blocking of the computing units – it is rather a way of organizing the line, does not affect the actual cost of production of the crystals themselves.

The available memory capacity of 3 GB seems surprising at first glance. at sunset in 2016 especially for the middle class, the device. The network can often find people are accusations and complaints that the manufacturer has not added at least 1 GB, especially considering the fact that even the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti equipped with 4 GB. But the volume of 3 GB due to the use of the chip architecture consisting of three 64-bit memory controller digit total of 192 bits. Using standard capacity memory chips, in which case one can only increase or decrease by half the original amount of memory, preserving the basic bandwidth. For this reason, the video card equipped with 3 GB. In turn, in 1050 GeForce GTX 128 Ti Bus-bit, and therefore get 4 GB is not difficult, but the data rate, in this case, is much lower.

The ASUS range includes two models of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, and both belong to the family of DUAL and differ only starting GPU frequency values. To us on the review came from the factory overclocked version.

Basic GPU frequency, in this case, is increased to 1569 MHz with an average value of acceleration to 1785 MHz. Recall that the basic formula is 1506/1708 MHz.

As you can guess, the card is equipped with 3 GB of GDDR5 memory running at 8008 MHz effective.

CONTENTS OF DELIVERY

The card comes in a compact box. The front panel shows the art with a snow leopard and big name line. Included is nothing particularly interesting – CD with drivers and software, as well as a brief guide.

Recall that in the new generation NVIDIA adapters abandoned analog video outputs, because of adapters DVI-VGA, which were previously part of it becomes complete, we are now simply become no longer relevant. Adapters for power supply and have outlived their usefulness. More or less expired PSUs are 6/8-pin connectors 12 V. For this reason, even the top grade adapters now looks spartan simple, but for graphics cards, nothing else is required. In the case of ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G, in the box, there is a sticker with a reminder of the bonus, the position of the owner of the adapter – 14 days premium access to the World of Warships and cruiser Diana.

DESIGN AND LAYOUT

All DUAL line adapters are made in the same style with a distinctive plastic casing milky white.

The manufacturer focuses on the fact that the style of the device is combined with the motherboard ASUS X99-A II, but that, of course, not a dogma.

To cool the graphics card uses the original two-fan cooler. Basis radiator unit consists of aluminum plates from the cassette, and a pair of heat pipes with a diameter of 8 mm. To speed up the transfer of heat pipes in direct contact with the GPU chip. In place of the contact, the tube has approximately mm spout. It would be good to get rid of this gap for more uniform heat dissipation. Part of the situation corrects the thermal paste, although it is not an ideal solution.

Radiator unit is blown two 90-mm axial fan with large blades and form of Wing Blade impeller.

For ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G used the original circuit board, which determines the overall length of the adapter – 242 mm. The VRM system has a 5-phase power scheme. Four GPU used to stabilize the supply voltage is provided to another memory.

Connectors for SLI-bridge no. Recall that the GeForce GTX 1060 does not support the ligament with two adapters.NVIDIA offers this possibility only for the top-end models, which generally makes sense.

the additional finned heat sink is provided for power assemblies. The photo shows a blank space for two additional power phases. These are consequences of unification because the platform is also used for adapters GTX 1070 DUAL series.

To control the parameters VRM GPU is activated by the controller uP9511P uPI Semiconductor.

A free site for additional power ICs are also filled only in case GTX 1070, but not for the 6-gigabyte version of the GTX 1060, as one might assume.

In this case, to get the required 3GB of memory chips used six Samsung K4G41325FE-HC25 capacity of 4 Mbps each.Additional cooling of chips is not provided.

has a 6-pin connector to the already traditional visual filing system alerts 12 to connect the power ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G B.

The red LED next to the connector is lit when the power line is not connected, and the white lights up when you connect the appropriate cable.

On the reverse side of the PCB no additional protective plates. A similar plate sometimes even equipped with a device class lower, yet in this case, we are talking about a relatively affordable model series.

On the interface board, ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G can observe the usual five digital video outputs. This port configuration is very typical for new devices manufacturer. In addition to DVI-D panel also has two DisplayPort and a pair of HDMI, whereas in most cases a variant with three DP and one HDMI. The manufacturer emphasizes that the couple HDMI makes life easier for the owners of VR-helmets, which in addition to the actual immersion in virtual reality devices on the same interface, and connect the monitor / TV. If there are two video outputs is not necessary each time to reconnect cables.

THE PAPER

In normal mode, the cooling fans rotate even with the minimal load on the graphics card.

The rotational speed – about 1000 rev/min. Under such conditions, the open bench GPU temperature did not exceed 30 degrees. The noise level at a minimum speed off.

After a good game peak load GPU temperature – 72C. As seen in the GPU-Z screenshot, the fan speed is increased to 1500 rev/min. The noise grows, the graphics card can already hear in the background of the CPU cooler Thermalright Archon Rev.A c its 150-mm fan. The cooling system is not the most effective, but overall it copes with its task.

Under load, the GPU frequency is dynamically increased up to 1974 MHz.

ACCELERATION

Overclock the model is relatively small. Even significant 63 MHz for the chip on the background of the overall high-frequency GPU – it is only 4.1%. Go to the Manual mode and try to further speed up the graphics card.

By raising pre-setting Power Target to the maximum available 116% GPU core frequency was increased to 1719 MHz.If you start from the recommended 1506 MHz, it is 14.1%. Memory also managed a good speed up – from 8008 MHz to 9568 MHz (+ 19.5%).

After an additional GPU acceleration, peak temperature under load increased to 75 degrees, with an increase in fan speed 1580 rev/min. This chip started to accelerate up to 2114 MHz, but in most cases worked in a range of 2080-2100 MHz.

PERFORMANCE

In assessing the performance we were interested in determining how GTX 1060 3 GB will be inferior to the version with 6 GB of memory, as well as to find out the balance of power with the closest price competitor from AMD – Radeon RX 470 4 GB. The lower position in the list of our devices takes GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB, which is possible about the level of GeForce GTX 960.

As you can see, in most cases, even when using high graphics, GeForce GTX 1060 GB 3 shows a very decent performance. Performance conditionally runoff models GTX 1060 differs by 5-10%. And not necessarily a decisive role is the amount of memory. Recall that the version with 3 GB GPU is also used with a reduced number of calculators. Because the resulting difference is probably even less than what we expected to see.

But it would be surprising if there were no nuances. If the game is in a certain mode requires significantly more memory, performance GTX 1060 3 GB can be reduced significantly. An illustrative example – Rise of the Tomb Raider.There’s even a substantial acceleration does not allow 3-gigabyte model closer to the version with 6 GB of memory, which works at standard frequencies. In reference frequency difference of about 35%. In such situations, even nominally more affordable Radeon RX 470 4GB 1060 almost overtakes the GTX 3GB.

Moreover, the example of Deus EX: Mankind Divided we see that in a particularly unfavorable for the GTX 1060 3 GB of cases, it may even give way to a model from AMD. Although there is nothing particularly surprising – nobody canceled optimization engine at closer cooperation with game developers. Especially is this possible, when it comes to devices of the same class and of similar value.

Overclocking ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G brings a very nice performance boost. In games, gain is about 10-15%. Often this is enough to beat GTX 1060 6 GB.

Also worth mentioning about situations where 3 GB of the local memory of the graphics card is not enough for storing prior textures, but for this reason performance can not be reduced significantly. An illustrative example – Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. In the test mode, Ultra Full HD resolution the game requires more than 5 GB of video memory, but on GeForce GTX 1060 GB 3 shows very decent results, but after the crackdown and did well ahead of the 6-gigabyte modification. It is important not only the required amount of memory but also the intensity of data exchange that for each individual case. With a lack of video memory, the data will be stored in the PC memory. This means that the system RAM should be more because the 2-3 GB can only be allocated to the needs of the graphics adapter. Because it is highly desirable that the system was equipped with 12-16 GB of RAM.

Selecting the GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB – is the recognition of the savings, because unit costs should be minimal. A reasonable benchmark in retail – the equivalent of $ 220-240. Only, in this case, you can get the best performance for your money. Surcharge for tuned version eliminates all the advantages of lightweight modification GTX 1060. For example, even the charged version with very good CO, but the cost of $ 270 is definitely not to be as attractive because for the money it is already possible to look towards the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB.

PROS: EXCELLENT PRICE/PERFORMANCE RATIO; WORTHY PERFORMANCE FRAMES / C IN A MODE FULL HD; FACTORY TUNING; OVERCLOCKING POTENTIAL AND REAL PRODUCTIVITY GAINS; TWO HDMI OUTPUTS

CONS: POSSIBLE DECREASE IN PERFORMANCE IN GAMES WITH A DEFICIENCY OF 3 GB OF MEMORY

CONCLUSION

GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB offers an excellent price-performance ratio. Rare case when this parameter is the lead device nominally middle class. However, this is true for situations where storage of textures and data processed fairly 3 GB of memory. The actual video games with features such amount of local memory is enough for comfortable performance in Full HD mode at high but not maximum quality settings. In such cases, the 1060 GTX 3GB inferior version with 6 GB of memory no more than 5-10%, and even an additional factory overclocking at all able to bring together performance, not to mention the additional acceleration. In general, GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB looks very attractive for those who does not pursue the highest quality image and is ready to abandon the intensive antialiasing modes. Yes, going beyond the performance of reduced and sometimes significantly, but, again, without catastrophic consequences. Even if the performance will be at slightly more affordable Radeon RX 470 4 GB, it’s not so bad. Considered ASUS DUAL-GTX1060-O3G – one of the most accessible versions of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. Cbalansirovannaya model with factory tuning and good frequency potential. For anyone who has the slightest idea of which way to move the sliders in the utilities for overclocking, opt for modification without afterburner factory would save another $ 10.

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Acer Aspire C All-in-One PC with screens of 21.5 and 23.8 inches

Taiwan is a company known for its competitive devices that are priced almost always better than the competition. It is similar to the Acer Aspire C All-in-One PC whose price moves from $ 449 onwards.

Acer is repeated with a new series AiO PC, Acer Aspire C, but this time they decided to offer it at very reasonable prices. We mentioned that the base model will have a price of only $ 449, surely you want to know what you will get for your money.

This budget has a screen of 21.5 inches, while the larger 23.8-inch is priced at $ 699. Both screens have a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and work on Windows 10 operating system. Also, the screens are very thin and elegant, and with very small margins.

Weaker and smaller model runs on an Intel Celeron J3160 processor at 1.6 GHz with 4 GB of RAM and a hard disk of 500 GB. Bigger and stronger model runs on an Intel Core i3 processor at 2.3 GHz with 8 GB of RAM and a hard drive of 1TB.

The panels are TFT LCD screen with LED backlight. As far as connectivity support both network port (Ethernet), WiFi, 2x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0 ports, and audio in / out. Outwardly resemble the large smart TV, so you hardly think that this is the “all-in-one” computers.

For more information about Acer Aspire C All-in-One PC at the official website.

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Zhiyun Smooth-C – three-axis motorized regulator for the smartphone (Steadicam)

Electronic stedikam smartphone I looked after for a long time. Prices bite and techno-greedy thought I ran. But last year the situation changed dramatically.Simple two-axle stedikamy fell to $ 50, and three-axis will soon reach the level of $ 150. Today I will talk about a very interesting and one of the cheapest on the market three-axis stabilized for a smartphone – Zhiyun Smooth-C, which gave the company the company TOMTOP for review. Regardless of whether the gadgets buy himself or provide some company, I always maintain objectivity (this is a key condition). So feel free to come in, it will be interesting!

WHAT IS STEADICAM?

Many saw that in a movie, the camera follows the hero or the subject is very smooth, like floating. Search for in my home video archive where you shoot on the move and not stand on the spot – in many cases, even the presence of an optical stabilizer does not protect against bumps and jolts, and “cinematic” it does not seem smooth. Steadicam – is a device that is designed for softly and smoothly move the camera (your smartphone in a particular case) for capture video in motion. Optical or electronic stabilizer in the smart phone is only suitable for extinguishing small shaking hands and small random shocks, and Steadicam significantly increases the level of stabilization.

Of course, if you shoot video without motion, the use and effect of the Steadicam will not (if your smartphone already has an optical or electronic stabilization).

SPECIFICATIONS

To make it easier to perceive the technical specifications is a schematic drawing of Steadicam Zhiyun Smooth-C.

EQUIPMENT

Stabilizer delivers in quite a large cardboard box.

At the bottom of the box made a brief statement.

Inside: Steadicam, a counterweight, soft stuck on the pan motor protection, USB Cable<> micro-USB, two batteries, charger, user manual in English.

APPEARANCE

The housing is made of an aluminum stabilizer. Made all the quality, assembly firm, do not play anything, does not creak.Stabilizer with inserted batteries and heavy enough counterweight. The measured weight of 445 g is, for example, a child to use it will be difficult. The girls will not be easy, too. But on the other hand, this is the weight of the partially suppresses jitter.

The handle is the main control element – stick. It has 5 positions (up, down, left, right and center) and the central depression. Just above is a LED that glows blue. It is intended for the functional display, including the display of the charge level. When the indicator flashes at regular intervals. Once – charge from 0 to 25%, twice – 25-50%, three times – 50-75%, four times – 75-100%.

Nearby there is a USB port and a connector plug, similar to the TRS (mini-jack, TRS plugs but it is not physically inserted).

The USB port is for connecting to a computer (configuration, calibration, firmware) and to connect the remote control, which is sold separately. Charge the batteries via the micro-USB port is impossible.

What is the purpose connector, similar to the TRS, I do not know. The instructions about him not a word.

On the opposite side is a power button on and off.

The bottom is the battery cover. The cover has a screw connection 1/4 “, ie the regulator can be placed on a tripod or fixed to the selfie-stick.

If necessary, you can buy an extension tube, which will make it possible to install a third battery for longer battery life.Personally, for me, it is easier to hold in reserve, two additional battery.

Included is the soft label on the motor housing pan (pan). Her need to paste, if you use a large smartphone (not to scratch it on the motor housing).

We tilt the motor housing has a threaded mount for complete counterweight. It is needed if you are using the heavy smartphone (a little more, I will tell in the “Preset” section).

Shopping for a smartphone it is made of plastic and has a screw fastening.

The cart can set the smartphone to the width of 58-81 mm. Mounting is very tight. I had to make a lot of effort to insert into it a smartphone with a width of 76 mm. Inside the basket rubber gaskets.

On one side of the basket has a screw connection 1/4 “. For what it is intended, in the statement does not say. Maybe it can be used to fix an action-camera. In general, having a direct hand, and since the basket on screw attachment You can easily make a mount for any suitable weight and size of the device.

Complete micro-USB cable is flat, length is about 90 cm. It is designed for connection to a computer or charger.

Two batteries 18350 have IMR markings (ie, are high current) and Zhiyun logo. The capacity of 900 mAh. Who is the real battery manufacturer unknown.

Charger compact. It has two independent channels. It is stated that the maximum current of 400 mA for each channel.

PRESET

On-site Zhiyun can be downloaded: the driver (for Windows and Mac OS X), the latest firmware for the Smooth-C, program settings, and firmware (for Windows and Mac OS X), PDF manual in English.

The site of Russian works very slowly. I still loaded and shifted to a normal hosting.

The first thing you need to install the latest firmware (by gully changes, corrected very important things). At the time of writing, this was version 1.50.

You install the driver. Steadicam connects the cable to the computer and press the power button (on the regulator). Run the program Zhiyun Gimbal Tools, click the Open button (opposite the COM-port number) and go to the tab Firmware Upgrade. Choose the firmware file and click Upgrade.

It’s simple.

In the Settings (Settings), you can change various parameters of the device behavior. Here you can adjust the “dead zone”, to change the sequence speed, speed when using the stick, smooth, reassign the direction of movement of the stick (reverse). Settings can always be reset to the factory, so afraid to change them is not necessary.

An important part of setting – a calibration. The device has the auto-calibration feature, and in most cases does not need to do anything. But if suddenly something does not work (wrong angles and so forth.), It is necessary to do the calibration independently. There are three options for calibration.

QUICK CALIBRATION (OR INITIALIZATION)

It must be used first. If it does not work, then move on to the already usual calibration.

Place the stabilizer on a flat surface as shown in figure (hold it). Press the power button and wait for 4 seconds. Done.

Fully calibrated in two ways – by using a computer and without using a computer.

Connect your device to your computer, turn it on and run Zhiyun Gimbal Tools. Go to the tab IMU Calibration. Click the Calibration button.

You will need to go through 6 easy steps by placing the device in such a way as will be shown in the illustrations in the program. At each step, the program will inform, made the right move or not. Everything is very simple.

The calibration method without a computer is more complicated. You need to open the manual. Press the power button on the regulator and wait for 5 seconds. Stick to push and keep up more than 1 second. Next, press and hold down longer than 1 second. Smooth-C goes into calibration and you will need to perform six steps (to change the location of the stabilizer) mode, as pictured in the instruction, focusing on LED signals.

The last important step is to adjust the preset center of gravity of the smartphone.

When the stabilizer is turned off, set your smartphone to your cart. With the help of a screw fastening the basket and changing the longitudinal position of the smartphone in the basket, make sure that your smartphone has enough smooth and does not alter in any way. If necessary, install the supplied counterweight.

Adjustment of the center of gravity and can not do, but then the engines will run less efficiently, consuming more energy.Additionally, without adjusting one of the smartphones can be filled up to the side off, engaging the casing pan motor. If there will not be complete soft labels, then we can divide the screen of the smartphone.

FUNCTIONALITY

To turn on the stabilizer, you need to press the power button. Then click on the stick a couple of seconds.

Zhiyun Smooth-C supports three modes of operation: tracking Pan (Pan following), monitoring of the pan and tilt (Pan and Tilt following) and lock (Locking mode). Default always works Pan following mode. Switching modes is done by single or double clicking the stick as follows:

There is an additional mode of “Upside Down» (Upside down), which is convenient when shooting from below. To enable it, you need to go to the Pan and Tilt following and turn the stabilizer mode.

The motors are absolutely silent. Only if it is compulsory to lock the motor by hand, he begins to hum the load.

To learn how to work modes, I showed in the video summary. In it, I call intuitive mode pan rotation mode (this is not true, to be exact).

EXAMPLES OF USING

For example, I took four videos: on the front and rear camera. No special manipulations did not hold, just filming as usual.

Shooting self in motion on the front camera (I forgot to change the settings on the 1080p, but 720p is also suitable for example). Left with the stabilizer, the right without a stabilizer. The original video without compression can be downloaded at this link.

Shooting with the main camera on the move. The original video without compression can be downloaded from the link(2160p30).

RUNTIME

The manufacturer claims that the Steadicam can operate up to 4 hours in normal mode. Of course, everything depends on the load on the motors.

Steadicam comes with batteries charged by 50-75% (the indicator flashes three times). Two days of periodic use – removed the video about 1 hour and a lot of time just studying his work – it has run down to 0-25% (indicator flashes once) but continued to work.

СONCLUSION

I really liked this gadget. It manufacturable and formed with perfect quality. Oh, and most importantly, it fully meets the functions assigned to it – soft and smooth shooting video while moving. Zhiyun Smooth-C is designed for people who often shoots video on a smartphone on the move.

http://nsmartphone.com/zhiyun-smooth-c/

Oukitel announced that their smartphones will get Android 7.0 upgrade Nougat

As we approach 2017, it will be more smartphones Oukitel will get upgrade Android 7.0 Nougat and work on the new Android 7.0 operating system Nougat. The company Oukitel officially announced to their smartphones to work on Nougat.

According to the information that comes to us directly from Oukitel production team, six models in early 2017 to get a free upgrade Nougat. These are the following Oukitel will get upgrade Android 7.0 Nougat – Oukitel U7 Plus, Pro U15, U15S, Pro K6000, K10000, and C5 Pro. The information has not been confirmed only for model Oukitel U20 Plus. This is very interesting information for our readers because we are many reported to have some of these Oukitel smartphones.

The first upgrade will Nougat get Oukitel U7 Plus. According to verified information, U7 Plus has already received an initial version of Android 7.0 nougat and is expected to be the owners of the smartphone upgrade get over the air system before the Chinese New Year (Chinese Spring Festival), or to the end of January. Oukitel Pro K6000 is the second smartphone to get Android Nougat, while the latest smartphone that will enrich the new OS popular Oukitel K10000 with a powerful battery of 10,000 mAh. Models K6000 Premium and K10000S will get an upgrade in March.

The good news for owners of Oukitel K6000, which will be upgraded to Android 5.1 Lollipop on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow. This will happen in February 2017. Otherwise, all the upgrades come via OTA updates (Over-The-Air).

We’ll remind you how Oukitel K6000 has a powerful battery of 6000 mAh and supports fast charging via 9V / 2A charger – for only 5 minutes of charging will provide as much as 2 hours of talk time. Considering that the 4-core processor and a 5.5 inch HD display, the battery will last longer than the model K6000 Pro. Mention and 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, while the camera of 5 MP and 13 MP.

You will like its price action. The Oukitel K6000 is sold at the lowest price of only $ 99.99, but you can find it in all authorized retail outlets Oukitel.

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Meizu M5S is expected early next year, comes in three versions

Two Chinese certification agencies, women and 3C, are reported to have been certified in the new smartphone comes from the company Meizu. Bangs is that it is a model Meizu M5S.

Both agencies have declared under other names M612Q, and M612M. According to data reported by the woman, a new Meizu M5S should be a mid-range smartphone with a 5.2-inch screen with HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, and a density of 282 dots per inch (ppi).

The new smartphone should work on an unnamed 8-core processor at 1.3 GHz. As we have said, will appear in three versions – the base model will have 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, the middle will have 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, while the most expensive will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory.

As far as the camera, Meizu M5S will have a front of 5 MP and 13 MP rear, while the battery will be of 2930 mAh. With dimensions of 148.2 x 72.53 x 8.4 mm and weighs 138 grams. We find that they will work on Android 6.0 operating system Marshmallow and comes in gray, gold and pink gold.

It is expected to be Meizu M5S go on sale in early 2017.

Source: http://nsmartphone.com/meizu-m5s/