Startups from Berkeley have developed panoramic camera ORBI Prime – the first model with the integrated panoramic camera. The gadget allows you to take 360-degree photos and videos, and share them on social networks, according to a description of the project on Indiegogo.
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In ORBI Prime built four cameras 1080p resolution – two in front and two at the ends of the arches. the final image resolution is 4K. There is a video stabilization system, which minimizes the jitter in the frame. Here’s how they shoot (you can move the image):
ORBI Prime is powered by built-in battery – its charge lasts about a half hour. The footage can be immediately placed on social networks – for that smart glasses have a built-in Wi-Fi-module.
Points housing made of polycarbonate and is provided with water protection class IP64. Polarizing lenses. Included – Special strap which is attached to the bow and does not drop points. The developers claim that ORBI Prime comfortable to wear, both independently and with sports helmets to effectively remove most extreme adventures.
PRICES AND TERMS: ORBI PRIME
First, investors can enjoy camera ORBI Prime for $ 199. The delivery device promises in August 2017. The gadget will be available for sale at the price of about 650 dollars. Three days before the end of the campaign for the project collected more than 250 thousand dollars, but it was enough 75 thousand dollars.
Also, the teaserwaspreviouslypointingtoanewdualchamberdevice. CES2017exhibitionwillopentomorrow, andprobablywewillhavealotofsurprises. ASUS ‘deviceswillbeshownaspartZennovationevent.
In Europe, Acer has for some time tried to rely on low-end models, the flagship pushing into the background.But at the end of this year, the manufacturer has decided to return to the top-end segment of the portable notebooks with model ultrabook Acer Swift 7 review. Let’s see if she happened to compete for the ASUS Zenbook 3 and HP Spectre.
DESIGN AND MATERIALS: ULTRABOOK ACER SWIFT 7 REVIEW
Today, virtually all manufacturers of laptops tend to reduce the thickness of the shell in its flagship models. The Acer decided that they could go even further and do not just thin, and the thinnest laptop in the world. The ultrabook Acer Swift 7 review thickness of only 9.98 mm, and this is the main feature of the design that highlights the device on a background of similar models.
The thin profile laptop emphasizes black faces that seem to cut the thin gold line. This visual laptop seems even thinner than it actually is. But it should be noted that adding a golden color, which is painted surface around the keyboard and touchpad, can not please everyone, especially since this is the only available colors.
If we talk about the ultrabook Acer Swift 7 review of the design in general, abstracted from the thickness, it turned out quite nice. The flowing lines of the body are interesting combined with sharp edges and cutout for the hinge.
The ultrabook Acer Swift 7 review of the main body material is aluminum, and the display is covered by a protective glass Gorilla Glass. The design of the lower housing is not solid, the bottom lid rests on the screws, however, the assembly does not cause problems, all the parts fit tightly.
Hinge at first glance does not look very reliable, but when you start to use the laptop, it turns out that it perfectly captures the display unit in any position. How good it will do over time is difficult to say, but so far hints that will play in the hinge – no.
As a result, the Acer has turned ultra-thin, good-looking laptop with good housing materials and workmanship.
CONNECTORS
The ultrabook Acer Swift 7 review small thickness is not allowed to install other connectors on the laptop, except USB Type-C. But in this model are two of them, it is located on the right side of the casing, and both support the connection of the charger.
Additionally, one port can be connected to the monitor through USB Type-C or via an adapter with HDMI.
Next to the USB-C is a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.
DISPLAY: ULTRABOOK ACER SWIFT 7 REVIEW
The ultrabook Acer Swift 7 review has 13.3-inch IPS display a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The manufacturer did not strive for a higher resolution, and a laptop from this is not much lost. The screen looks crisp, it has great viewing angles. The minimum brightness, according to our measurements, is 16 cd / m2, the maximum – 310 cd / m2, and contrast ratio 1657: 1.
Display calibration is performed at the same time at the secondary level, it has almost 100% coverage of the sRGB color space, but with a large sloping green. Gamma screen is not entirely uniform, and color temperature slightly goes in the “warm” colors.
Considering Acer Swift 7 levels of productivity, the notebook would be difficult to use for processing photos and videos, and for other tasks, display quality is quite excellent.
PLATFORM AND PERFORMANCE
The ultrabook Acer Swift 7 review using 14-nanometer 2-core processor Kaby Lake – Core i7-7Y75, clocked at 1.3 GHz (3.6 GHz in Turbo Boost mode). As the name might suggest that it refers to the performance of mobile chips the Intel, but in fact, it’s the same Core M7 with the estimated 4.5 watts. The processor does not require active cooling system, so it works Acer Swift 7 totally silent. For graphics processing integrated solution meets the Intel HD Graphics 615.
The volume of RAM is 8 GB and is used as a storage SSD from Kingston 256 GB.
Laptop Performance is at a sufficient level for day to day tasks. Acer Swift 7 without any problems coping with the work in the browser or documents, but it is not a device that can solve the resource-intensive task. The performance test PCMark 8 Home laptop gaining 2866 points, while in the test graphics 3DMark Sky Diver – 2704 points.
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SSD performance is standard for this type of storage levels. The test demonstrates CrystalDiskMark drive speed reading at 551 MB / s, and the recording – 460 MB / sec.
Although passive cooling system aluminum body dissipates heat well. With a maximum load of the processor temperature did not exceed 71 degrees Celsius, no throttling.
The chassis may thus be heated to 51 degrees Celsius, but only in the region above the keyboard, while the area under the keys and the palms become only slightly warm.
KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD: ULTRABOOK ACER SWIFT 7 REVIEW
Despite the minimum thickness of the shell, Acer managed to fit in a laptop keyboard island type with a well-defined way.
The keys, in this case, are at a sufficient distance from each other, which provides a comfortable typing with a minimum of accidental clicks.
The touchpad is ultrabook Acer Swift 7 review Synaptics production is large-sized and very comfortable to use. It supports gestures and a whole understands the finger positioning.
WIRELESS NETWORK: ULTRABOOK ACER SWIFT 7 REVIEW
From wireless modules in Acer Swift 7 has Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2 × 2 MIMO. Last due to two antennas for high-speed reception and transmission. Today, even in high-end notebooks, this technology is not as common. At the same time, it is really useful, to test Speedtest by Ookla speed laptop to get the most out of your online access via the Ubiquiti UniFi in our office.
SOUND: ULTRABOOK ACER SWIFT 7 REVIEW
External speakers in Acer Swift 7 located on the lower side of the housing and, considering the thickness of the notebook, do not expect them to high volume. Nevertheless, they play really well.
The same can be said of the audio playback through headphones, the notebook provides a very good stock volume.
AUTONOMY: ULTRABOOK ACER SWIFT 7 REVIEW
Built-in Acer Swift 7 Battery 45 Wh allowed to hold a laptop under maximum load in the test PCMark 4:00 26 minutes, the display brightness by 50%.
In actual use, with an average load, you can count on 6-7 hours.
PROS: ULTRA-SLIM BODY, THE MATERIALS AND BUILD QUALITY, DISPLAY, SILENT OPERATION, WI-FI 802.11AC 2×2 MIMO, COMFORTABLE KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD, SOUND CONS: THE ONLY BLACK-AND-GOLD COLOR OF THE CASE, AUTONOMY COULD BE HIGHER
CONCLUSION: ULTRABOOK ACER SWIFT 7 REVIEW
The ultrabook Acer Swift 7 review – this is a very thin laptop in an aluminum casing, which has an average level of performance, but it makes it comfortable to solve everyday problems. If you are looking for a compact laptop with a good display, comfortable keyboard, and touchpad, as well as the fast Wi-Fi, make sure you look at the Acer Swift 7.
Portfolio Xiaomi products have long gone beyond smartphones and accessories. I came peripherals. And the first sign of this segment is a mechanical keyboard. As you know, we love these Xiaomi Mi Keyboard review and were glad to get acquainted with a new player in this market.
PACKAGING AND PACKAGING
When you first look at the box by Mi Keyboard becomes immediately clear what kind of products inspired by the famous American company in Xiaomi. The high-quality cardboard packaging supplied only keyboard and detachable cable for connecting to a PC.
DESIGN: XIAOMI MI KEYBOARD REVIEW
The box does not stop the similarity of trends with familiar and even iconic representatives of keyboards segment. However, the handwriting itself Xiaomi is clearly visible. Traditional minimalism inherent in the company’s products, characteristic of Xiaomi Mi Keyboard review.
All of the top panels is made of white glossy plastic caps – frosted. Bottom – a sufficiently thick aluminum. Keyboard assembled a very high quality, up to the last detail. Through the use of mechanical switches and metal parts design, the keyboard has an impressive weight is 940 grams, which is a lot for the keyboard TKL-type.
Interestingly enough, it looks unusual font, which marked the symbols on the keycaps. On tested a version without the keyboard localization. Unfortunately, to say whether the version with Cyrillic characters, we can not in the Ukrainian retail.
ERGONOMICS: XIAOMI MI KEYBOARD REVIEW
Xiaomi Mi Keyboard – This compact keyboard without the numeric keypad.
Fortunately, the manufacturer has decided not to sacrifice the convenience of layout, so the block F-keys and the cursor are separated enough.
The layout of our sample – with a long left-hand Shift key and the “one-story” Enter. For convenience, a pair of legs to adjust the keyboard angle. Stability of questions asked.
EQUIPMENT: XIAOMI MI KEYBOARD REVIEW
The keyboard is equipped with mechanical switches TTC production, lack of tactile feedback keys and noise at work, and the pressing force is about 45 grams. According to the characteristics of the keys are similar to Cherry MX Red. The keyboard is perfect for typing long, and for games.
Also, the keyboard is implemented white backlight and 6 levels of its brightness keys. backlight adjustment is made by the shooter box and Fn modifier. Any additional effects backlighting available, as well as the need for software: keyboard works on the principle of Plug-n-play.
PROS: DESIGN; BUILD QUALITY CONS: NONE
CONCLUSION: XIAOMI MI KEYBOARD REVIEW
So, we met with the new player in the market of peripherals. Whether we liked it the first mechanical keyboard from Xiaomi? Definitely yes. It is well assembled, it looks great, and besides she manual. The Xiaomi Mi Keyboard review itself can not be called cheap, but considering its merits its cost is justified.
