Computex 2013 is a place where a fair number of companies has chosen to roll out the different kinds of products that they have in store for the market in the coming year, and since there is quite a fair number of hardware manufacturers that hail from Taiwan itself, it is no surprise to see them make full use of this "home ground" advantage, and Asus being one of the more celebrated companies has decided to roll out the Asus Transformer Book Trio. As you can see in the image above, it does seem to resemble a regular Ultrabook, but in reality, the Asus Transformer Book Trio comes in the form of an innovative combination of notebook, tablet and desktop PC with the aim of delivering unparalleled flexibility in work, play, and social activity.
Just what kind of hardware does the new Asus Transformer Book Trio pack underneath the hood? Well, one thing is for sure – you will not find it lacking in any way where graphical prowess is concerned, especially when this is deemed to be the first NVIDIA Tegra 4 tablet in the market to come with a stunning 2560 x 1600 resolution display. Apple would certainly have cause to be concerned with this new class of hybrid devices as their hegemony on the tablet market is challenged.
The Asus Transformer Book Trio, as its name suggests, is a three-in-one mobile device that happens to be a world's first as well. Boasting an 11.6" detachable display and dual operating systems, the Transformer Book Trio would transform mobile flexibility by switching effortlessly between a Windows 8 notebook, Android tablet and Windows 8 desktop PC. Different operating systems would mean access to more than 700,000 apps in the Google Play Store and over 50,000 apps in the Windows Store.
The PC Station dock itself sports its own 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, keyboard and 750GB hard drive, and when the tablet display is detached, it can still work by hooking it up to an external display so that it functions as a desktop PC. Not only that, the PC Station also doubles up as a charger for the tablet for extended battery life. The tablet itself boasts of a 2.0 GHz Intel Atom processor and a 16:9 aspect ratio IPS display with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution and up to 64GB storage. Seems as though interesting times are ahead of us, no?
Every company needs a flagship device to keep it going, never mind that the flagship device is never going to sell as many units as their "bread and butter" models so to speak. For instance, Mercedes Benz has their S Class range that is the epitome of luxury for the brand, while BMW has their 7 Series. When it comes to the world of Ultrabooks, Acer's previous champion, the Acer Aspire S7 has proved itself to be more than a decent performer, especially with its 180-degree display capability. Well, Acer has taken the opportunity this time around at Computex 2013 in Taipei to unveil a next-generation version of their 13.3-inch Aspire S7 Ultrabook which will not only retain the celebrated characteristics of its predecessor, but the brand new Aspire S7 will also introduce improved battery life for all-day computing, a refined electroluminescent (EL) backlit keyboard that delivers a more natural typing experience, and 2nd generation Acer TwinAir cooling that runs quieter than ever before, in addition to having wireless display (WiDi) technology which will offer big-screen entertainment and productivity.
The Acer Aspire S7-392 will boast of Acer's first 10-point touch WQHD display, where it will be accompanied by IPS technology that squeezes out an extremely impressive 2,560 x 1,440 resolution into a 13.3-inch screen. Not only that, your eyes ought to enjoy consistent and accurate colors at viewing angles up to 170 degrees on the IPS display, and it even comes with the touch benefits that are offered by Windows 8, with the ability to option up the touch-enabled screen on the S7 to a full 180° for those moments when you want to make a presentation across the table.
Other hardware specifications include dual-array microphones, Acer’s proprietary PurifiedVoice technology, a 4th generation Intel Core processor and a RAID 0 solid state drive for fast wakeup and read/write times. The entire shebang tips the scales at a mere 1.3kg, and it measures just 12.9mm thin, being made out of premium materials and features a dual-torque, T-shape hinge frame design that delivers wobble-free touch use. With a Gorilla Glass 2 surface that is smooth to the touch, this Aspire S7 Ultrabook is definitely a thing of beauty, where prices will start from €1,450 onwards this July.
Don't you just love the wonders of solar power? There is nothing quite like a device that shares this trait with Kal-El, the Man of Steel. The $39.99 Zendulum Solar Powered “Pendulum” Kit is pretty much self-explanatory, and while this does not mean you are able to perform a re-enactment of The Pit and the Pendulum with your LEGO figurines, it should be good enough to keep some of the more inquisitive minds at home occupied, especially during the upcoming summer holidays.
Just remember this mantra – sunlight equals to movement, as you rely on the power of the sun to move this particular magnetic ball back and forth, where the motion will repeat itself endlessly as long as its power reserves are juiced by the sun. The Zendulum Solar Powered “Pendulum” Kit is said to be a fun DIY kit for ultimate enlightenment, where it boasts of a laser-cut acrylic body that would not look out of place on your desk, be it at home or at the office.
You know something? When Apple came up with their iPad, it was definitely a watershed moment for the world of tablets. Sure, Microsoft might have come up with the tablet PC a fair number of years before that, but it really was the iPad that kicked off the tablet craze. You can more or less say that the iPad can be used without having to have a stylus or other similar accessory, as your finger is more than good enough. Here is something that you might want to consider after the iPad has gone through a few generations – the $169.95 iPad Pen.
The iPad Pen comes across as a wireless stylus which would make taking down notes on the iPad a cinch, as though you were performing handwriting using pen and paper. In fact, it is said to be comparable in size and feel to its ink-filled cousins, and you will be able to use it with free downloadable apps including IdealNotes or FlyNotes, alongside the included wireless infrared receiver. All your work can then be saved as JPEG images on the iPad, so that you can edit them later on at your convenience. Each iPad Pen will be powered by a couple of SR41 batteries and accompanied by a replacement tip.
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