A new generation of RAM will make mobile gadgets thinner, lighter and faster

Computer experts from Singapore and Germany partnered in the development of a new generation RAM will make mobile gadgets thinner, lighter, faster for computers. They managed to create a unique chip that can not only store information but also function as a conventional processor. The full name of this module is Resistive Switching Random Acess Memory (ReRAM) and has the potential to lead to production faster and thinner mobile devices. So the scientists removed the biggest problem of modern gadgets.

Currently, all mobile devices and computers need to send information from the RAM to the CPU to process it, but it affects performance and increases power consumption. Experiments show that ReRAM can increase “at least” twice the rate of laptops, smartphones, and computers reported ComputerWorld. The very fact that this chip works as a processor means you can save space inside the device, which leads to thinner, lighter and smaller designs.

This new generation RAM will make mobile gadgets thinner, lighter, faster has awakened the interest of leading companies in the industry such as SanDisk, Panasonic, and HP. ReRAM memory is known as a memristor, which is the fourth element of the main integrated circuit. For many years, scientists classify only three of these components: the resistor, capacitor, and inductor. Adding memristor not only guarantees a higher speed but consumes much less energy.

Source: Computerworld

Title: A new generation of RAM will make mobile gadgets thinner, lighter and faster
Updated: 2017-01-21
Author: Dan Green

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HP ProBook 440 G4 (Y7Z74EA) – Display, Hardware and Price

Over the years the brand Hewlett-Packard has established itself in the market as one of the manufacturers of laptops HP ProBook 440 G4 Y7Z74EA review – Display, Hardware, Price that we can not expect unpleasant surprises. The American company makes all sorts of devices – from very budget to monstrous mobile workstations that may no problem to replace your desktop PC.

In yesterday’s review team NSmartphone began to examine HP ProBook 440 G4 Y7Z74EA review – Display, Hardware, Price, one of the newest models in the entry level business class. It is characterized by beautiful and simple design, robust metal housing, the right forms and extremely powerful hardware. Already we discussed visible to the eye in design and materials, sharing some interesting facts and experiences firsthand about it and keyboard of the laptop.

DISPLAY: HP PROBOOK 440 G4 Y7Z74EA REVIEW – DISPLAY, HARDWARE, PRICE

Now, let’s continue with the display. Its diagonal is not very big, but HP’s idea was to make as a mobile laptop. 14 “enough to work, even for entertainment – the visual area is not at all small and it calmly two people can watch a movie. But keep in mind – the main purpose of 440 G4’s business, therefore viewing angles are artificially limited in order to prevent competitors to peek what you do.

As HP laptop has passed through our hands, displays all of them were the frosted anti-glare coating that allows appearing unpleasant glare. ProBook 440 G4 also no exception. In our test unit’s resolution is 1920×1080 pixels, which guarantees a very good image detail with higher pixel density to 1″.

If you do not keep so many of resolution model offered by HP and extension 1366×768 pixels. Having a version with a touchscreen, but one model European is not provided.

HARDWARE: HP PROBOOK 440 G4 Y7Z74EA REVIEW – DISPLAY, HARDWARE, PRICE

The hardware of the ProBook 440 G4 can also be configured in several varieties. CPU may be off budget Intel Pentium 4415U, through the Core i3-7100U, all the way to the Supreme Intel Core i7-7500U. The laptop that we test is exactly it. One of the fastest ULV chips with 15 Watt TDP. He is 2-core with 4 MB cache and works with standard 2.7 GHz clock speed. By Intel Turbo Boost Technology, however, if need be achieved by overclocking purposes 3.5 GHz.

It is interesting to note that in PCMark 8 ranking this laptop is 110 points better result than HP ProBook 450 G4 equipped with the same processor. The video card is integrated Intel HD Graphics 620, but there is an option to order a machine and a private NVIDIA GeForce 930MX with 2 GB DDR3 memory. In the RAM maximum of 16 GB DDR4-2133, our laptop has 8GB SDRAM. Surely you are curious how to handle ProBook 440 G4 games, though HP does not have done it with such a primary goal.

We’ll start with something lighter, like Dirt Rally – there minimum graphics settings recognize 155fps and high 30fps. The second trial is Rise of the Tomb Raider – their results are respectively 35fps and 11fps. The most difficult challenge is Call of Duty Infinite Warfare – as there minimal graphics game goes to 27fps, and high fails to start. Eloquent facts – although laptop and gaming are pretty serious hardware. In internal memory choice is limited to a total of 7 versions, including 500 GB SATA Hard Disc with 7200 rpm, 1TB 5400 rpm or 256GB SSD. In its medium-speed transmission of data is 490 MB / s for reading files and 320 MB / s for writing.

PERIPHERY: HP PROBOOK 440 G4 Y7Z74EA REVIEW – DISPLAY, HARDWARE, PRICE

Although ProBook 440 G4 is quite compact periphery has almost everything and a full-size laptop. We say “almost” because only there is no optical drive, but if desired, you can easily connect an external one.

At left is a Kensington lock port, USB 2.0 with the ability to charge external devices even when the laptop is off, 3.5mm headphone jack and memory card reader. On the right, sequenced are familiar from the new model’s smartphones port USB 3.0 Type-C, full-size USB 3.0 digital audio/video output HDMI, analog VGA, Gigabit Ethernet and power port.

BATTERY: HP PROBOOK 440 G4 Y7Z74EA REVIEW – DISPLAY, HARDWARE, PRICE

The battery which gives energy to everything listed here is HP Long Life 3-cell Li-ion battery with 48 Wh battery. During our tests, it proved sufficient for 9.5 hours combined work.If But aside from the Internet and reduce the brightness to a minimum, the time jumps to a rather serious 18 hours.

PRICE: HP PROBOOK 440 G4 Y7Z74EA REVIEW – DISPLAY, HARDWARE, PRICE

HP ProBook 440 G4 (Y7Z74EA) can be purchased in Europe at a price of $850.

Source: Store.HP

Title: HP ProBook 440 G4 (Y7Z74EA) – Display, Hardware and Price
Updated: 2017-01-21
Author: Dan Green

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The new HP EliteBook notebooks are the safest in the industry laptops

HP will become the representatives of its new HP EliteBook notebooks series in the most secure notebooks in the industry. Personally, general manager and president of HP Commercial PC Division of the company revealed what innovations can we expect in the next generation of laptops. Upcoming models will benefit from the opportunities of technology HP Sure Start. Thanks to this, users can expect maximum protection hardware and personal information even when launching the BIOS menu forward DigitalTrends.

The new HP EliteBook notebooks third-generation technology is designed to protect data that control different BIOS configurations. If Sure Start detects unexpected activity it will automatically reset the BIOS. So technology ensures the security of laptops HP EliteBook Mehr before it started operating system itself. The combination of Sure Start and extra features that Windows 10 offers to protect consumers provide effective protection against hackers.

Technology HP Sure Start Gen3 will prevent their attacks by automatically monitor unauthorized access the BIOS menu. In the case of the problem, users will be notified, and the BIOS will be restored to original condition, which is copied to a special computer chip. The first laptops company that will use the technology are HP EliteBook 800 G4, which premiered our market expected “soon”. HP’s partnered with Intel in developing Multi-Factor Authenticate security system using passwords, PIN codes and biometrics.

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The first laptops with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 will be presented at CES 2017

NVIDIA has introduced its new video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 specs. Many consumers look forward to the premiere of the first laptops equipped with it in the market. Nsmartphone latest data reveal that this would happen at CES 2017 in early January. Leading manufacturers will use the show to present the first devices using the new video card at NVIDIA. Among them can see the names of Asus, Gigabyte, MSI and Lenovo.

NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050 SPECS AND FEATURES

We remind you that NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Pascal uses the architecture of the company and has 640 CUDA cores with an operating frequency of 1354MHz and 2GB GDDR5 memory. Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1 .4, HDMI and Dual Link-DVI ports. Along with her company presented another video card that says GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. This model has 768 cores that operate at 1290MHz and 4GB GDDR5 memory. The price e 130, while the GeForce GTX 1050 could buy 100.

Gaming laptops with these video cards will become one of the key highlights of CES 2017. Currently, this segment is dominated by Asus and MSI. Lenovo, Dell, and HP plan to have an increasingly strong presence in this segment next year. The three companies will focus its strategy on the premiere of the devices, which cost between 900- 1300. It seems that we expect a lot of interesting events in the market of laptops in the first days of the new year.

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HP OMEN 17 – ABSTRACTING REALITY

And Grove laptops and so different from the others, that they should offer the user the most balanced set of design features, ergonomics, reliability and, of course, power. At first glance, HP Omen 17 review can fully meet all of the above. It stands out aggressive design, a high-quality display and comfortable keyboard, effectively cools extremely productive bunch of processor Intel Core i5-6300HQ / graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M. As for the cost, the HP Omen 17 denotes a price tag of $ 1,200, to someone it will seem a little, someone surprised four-digit number. We offer the laptop to consider in more detail in the review to the end to make a clear conclusion – a standing device designed to HP or should pay attention to other models of the gaming segment.

DESIGN

The laptop HP Omen 17 review was recognizable in the HP-style appearance – a combination of dark and red, which is more aggressive design. In general, we can not note anything unusual or special, HP Omen 17 is made of durable and soft-touch plastic, with a matte finish. The texture on the lid gently stresses severity design, however, making the laptop more practical in terms of a fingerprint. It provides a large logo HP Series game – picture red on a dark background, reminiscent of a portal to another dimension. Perhaps it is because the manufacturer emphasizes the power of the device and hints at ultra boundary game world, which is ready to provide a laptop.

Hinges HP Omen 17 review very large and made of glossy metal, they come across as the reliable and durable mechanism. The build quality of the notebook at a very high level, deficiencies were not observed. Dimensions of the device, it can be said for the common 17-inch gaming machine: 41.6h27.9h2.99 cm, weight – 2.85 kg.

The bottom of the laptop looks very neat – all located here in an orderly fashion! The three support legs, two small and one for the whole length of the front face; such as long ventilation grilles; removable battery with a separate ventilation grate and another side grille. Plastic smooth panel fixed few screws.

DISPLAY, SOUND, WEBCAM

HP Omen 17 review has a 17.3-inch display with a high-quality anti-reflective coating obtained matrix IPS and resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Latitude angles are just perfect, and the matte layer protects against glare – even in bright sunlight, the picture is detailed and well visible. the maximum brightness level is impressive, the minimum allows you to comfortably use the device at dusk and at night. High contrast and rich color reproduction are completed very rosy situation with the display characteristics.

A pair of speakers located above the keyboard, with the support of HP Audio Boost technology sounds loud. At maximum volume, the sound is not distorted, and in general, it is very good quality, despite the apparent lack of bass. By the way, the laptop has a special utility HP Bang & Olufsen Audio, which can be used to optimize the sound to suit your requirements.

The HP Omen 17 review integrated camera HP Wide Vision HD with an infrared sensor and a laser projector. Support Intel RealSence technology allows the user to interact with the laptop without contact, managing functionality through gestures. Today we released version of the games that are adapted to this type of control.

In addition, the camera supports Windows Hello – software for facial recognition. But in general, a webcam takes pictures very good quality and video resolution of Full HD.

KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD

It provides for a standard keyboard island with increased spacing between the keys. Additional buttons for settings no games, only numpad. Backlight uniformly red, no other options are offered, including zoning. However, markings made red, clearly visible in daylight, and the lighting conditions. The keys have a short stroke and completely inaudible when pressed. It is definitely a good option keyboard, despite the absence of the already familiar chips colorful lighting or number keys macro.

touchpad Area markedly pressed down and stretched. He looks a little too small against the background of the work surface, while at the same time has excellent sensitivity, and supports multi-touch gestures. Mouse buttons are hidden under a continuous sensor panel are pressed clearly. The detects touch at the same time with four fingers.

PERFORMANCE

HP OMEN 17-w014ur Gaming Laptop (X5W69EA) running 64-bit Windows 10 Home operating system. The manufacturer provided a fairly lengthy software to optimize the functions of the device, for example, HP CoolSense utility to control the cooling system.

The laptop HP Omen 17 review is installed quad-core Intel Core i5-6300HQ with a frequency of 2.3-3.2 GHz. He is a representative architecture Skylake and manufactured according to the standards 14 nm process, got 6 MB cache on the third level of support and acceleration technology. CPU TDP of 45 watts and performance level is high enough for multitasking and demanding tasks solutions.

Intel HD Graphics 530 Integrated graphics are also very productive for your level. It works with 24 units at a frequency of 350-1150 MHz and supports DirectX 12. But the handling of heavy graphics tasks and responsible gaming discrete graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM. It has excellent power, many games, “fly” in the maximum resolution for the device. For example, Call of Duty Infinite Warfare in Full HD resolution at ultra settings, go over 33 fps, Farming Simulator 17 in the same conditions – more than 60 fps. Of course, graphics, office tasks will be executed immediately.

The amount of RAM in the laptop is DDR4-2133 8GB – two 4 GB bar. HDD size with a spindle speed of 5400 revs / min – 2 TB. The sale also features a complete set with the SSD, which, of course, somewhat faster compared to a hard disk.

PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Fullness laptop HP Omen 17 review connectors are not so dense but has everything you need. On the left is a pair of USB 2.0 and 3.0, a hole for a Kensington lock, audio ports, and a combo DVD drive. On the right side, you can find USB 3.0, HDMI, RJ-45, SD card reader and a connector for power. Actually, for a gaming notebook is not so wide array of ports.

Because wireless communications are provided for Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac and Bluetooth 4.1, as have Miracast support.

BATTERY

The HP Omen 17 review is equipped with a 6-cell lithium-ion battery with 62 Wh. It has a function of rapid charging, which allows you to make up for 90% battery capacity in 90 minutes. In the game mode, that is, with the maximum involvement of the resources of the system, the device will last about one and a half hours, you can watch about four hours at a moderate use – surfing the web and the included Wi-Fi – the laptop will last about six hours. Of course, HP Omen 17 very powerful laptop, and its autonomy is limited to predictable, but these results are very encouraging.

CONCLUSION

Sure, HP Omen 17 review – extremely efficient laptop that is designed for a wide range of tasks. However, clearly argue that it is an excellent gaming solution, it is impossible. Here, a limited set of ports, no additional gaming keys, and a graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, anyway, does not have enough reserve capacity for the future. In other respects, HP Omen 17 review amazing – conspicuous design, excellent display, powerful processor and efficient cooling system with long battery life, of course, create a perfect tandem. In other words, this laptop may well be suitable for all sorts of tasks, including gaming, but its gaming potential very soon become obsolete, given how rapidly evolving technologies.

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Notebook HP ENVY x360 Review

By Dan Green | November 17, 2016

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The brutal laptop HP ENVY x360 Review – is an unexpected discovery of interesting design solutions and excellent price / quality ratio. If you need a fast laptop with a large touch screen, that is exactly worth exploring our review of the most closely.

The development in recent years, technology makes mobile electronics manufacturers go on about the designers and marketers. This “bonus” materials of the body and of course the small thickness of the shell, but sufficient performance. Unfortunately, the latter is not always given to the engineers and then almost forgotten concept notebook comes to the rescue. Yes, these solutions 2-in-1 are not as mobile, but opportunities will be much more, which certainly will appeal to the vast number of users.

Arrived at our brutal laptop HP ENVY x360 review 15-aq004ur test – it is just a representative of the very minority, but with a large backlog in performance and a nice price.

APPEARANCE

Externally, the brutal laptop HP ENVY x360 review anything itself does not evolve in many other solutions, this strict straight lines, and silver aluminum body. Unlike most of the competitors to compromise a manufacturer of metal and did not go there as a cover, and the base of the laptop. It feels great, cold noble metal coating no soft taco not replace, and soiled body is minimized. By assembling the most no complaints, there is a monolithic structure. Sums up style feature the logo of the company is located in the center of the lid, in a brilliant performance looks good and adds a bit of strictly “Corporate Business” charm.

Case thickness was very modest for this class of 18.8 mm of computers because HP refused to drive. Weight depending on the filling ranges from 2.01 kilogram to 2.17 kilogram and respectively. The charger is similar to a miniature and will be only slightly more than the same in mobile phones, notebook and so turned out quite mobile and take it on a trip problems should arise.

SCREEN

The display of the brutal laptop HP ENVY x360 review has a diagonal of 15.6 inches, made by IPS technology, with two different resolution of 1920×1080 pixels or 3840×2160 pixels. It’s nice that in both cases it is covered with tempered glass and has a touch sensing surface with up to 10 simultaneous touches. In our case the senior version, but because we will be talking about the feelings of the flagship of the screen, but it also applies to the more practical Full-HD matrix.

Brightness and viewing angles beyond feeling, to find fault with them are virtually impossible. Color reproduction is not perfect, but flashes on or insufficient contrast in the office and entertainment tasks are not felt. But designers and video makers will likely wish to connect an external monitor in spite of initially high-resolution full-screen, but it will be noticeable only if professionally coached and view relevant only for specialized tasks. The rest of the screen will be ecstatic, and video in Ultra-HD resolution looks incredible.

Very pleased with the black frame around the display, when turned off it looks like a single black mirror. For the greater range of tasks in an entertaining way provided the opportunity to return the display to bend the back cover. Thus, in our hands is a real tablet computer nearly 16 inches running Windows 10. This interaction with the computer greatly simplifies the evening introduction to the news story of the day or watching the next series of the series, an interesting video on YouTube, etc.

THE KEYBOARD, TOUCHPAD, AND SOUND

Due to the fairly large diagonal display area of the mirror opposite of the laptop turned out similarly impressive and there is placed a full-size keyboard. Separation of keys, their location, the feel of clicking is all praise. It is practical and convenient keyboard backlight attaching.

We should also mention the built-in speaker design, certified Bang & Olufsen. The sound is loud and deep, and also emphasized the complex mosaic patterns that conceal the grid.

Photography is an incomplete pass but lives a very healthy and looks evident that the designers have tried to emphasize the importance of the partnership with famous brand responsible for the final sound of the device.

The touchpad of the brutal laptop HP ENVY x360 review is large, it is not covered by the smallest size of a man’s hand and can hold all five fingers at will. Clicks the left and right mouse buttons are made physically, you need to press the left and right angle of the arm.

PORTS

A complete set of ports – that is what the buyer expects to see such as a brutal laptop HP ENVY x360 review. I do not say them here very much, but there is everything necessary for life.

On the left side are located the power button (with LED), Kensington lock, USB 3.1 port, 3.5mm headphone or headset, the volume rocker, and the status LED-indicator. The right side bears the charging port with another light indicator, full-sized HDMI, USB 3.1, USB Type-C and a slot for SDHC / SDXC memory cards.

It is a pity that there is no mains plug RJ45, but otherwise full equipment including all modern ports. For a full life and work of such a set will be more than enough.

IRON AND AUTONOMY

Inside, there are very interesting for the components of the filling as such acts as a processor Intel Core i7-6560 clocked at 2.2 GHz. But as reinforcements used 12 GB of RAM in our version, that will bundle an adequate level of performance for most tasks. The main drive has used the combination of SSD with 128 GB hard drive and classic 1 TB. It provides decent performance and system and solves the problem of lack of space on your computer, even for very demanding users.

Responsible for the graphics integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 540 solution with Microsoft DirectX 12. Fully support for it will not be enough games, but that is not hard or network goes without any problems. Movies, 4k-video, and even a simple video editing will be quite commonplace.

A complete set of switching features on the site: WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2. Built-in modem is unfortunately not added, can be attributed to the disadvantages, but it is not critical.

The manufacturer claims up to 10 hours of battery life, but eventually at full brightness and medium loads, we get the classic 5-6 hours. Not as much as we would like, but not critical enough. For a short trip should be enough, but the most important thing.

PERFORMANCE

PCMark 8 outstanding performance is slightly above average, which fits into the rail device configuration capabilities. Thus, Corporate Business office tasks and not be a problem, such as software Photoshop CC 2015 or any other similar one.

War Thunder Run and Word of Tanks led to unexpectedly pleasant and stable performance in the 30-40 fps on the high graphics settings, and the HD-modification in the “tank” has been included.

Play on this laptop out, if not in the most difficult toy. And the more severe variations like Doom in 2016 it is run on a minimal average of the long- graphics settings.

SOFTWARE

HP – one of the few manufacturers who provide enough rich selection of models with operating systems. In most cases, you can choose between the absence of the OS on board, Linux and Windows a few modifications. Our HP ENVY x360 is more conservative in this regard and there is already a classic today Windows 10 in the Home version. Problems have been observed with the operating system, all work in a normal mode and an extremely fast and therefore a great option for working most urgent tasks.

CONCLUSIONS

The brutal laptop HP ENVY x360 review get a quality, visually attractive and fastest laptop. No sarcasm, because the carp to a laptop is possible, but in most cases make it very difficult. In fact, he leaves behind a feeling of the full finished product, but with some compromises both the hardware and the overall usability of the time. As a result, it was not the worst solution for the majority of customers, as the price tag for this class of devices is very democratic, but you get much more than spend. That’s just such a relationship can safely recommend buying, especially if you need a quick and hassle-free computer with a good display, though not focused on the game. Not the biggest payment for good in all senses of the product.

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