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13
Oct

iFrogz Summit Wireless review – CNET


The Good The iFrogz Summit Wireless is lightweight, comfortable in-ear Bluetooth sports headphone that’s sweat resistant and delivers decent sound for its modest price point. It has a nifty magnetic clip system on the inline remote and has 10 hours of battery at moderate volumes. Included wings help create a secure fit.

The Bad Looks a little cheap up close; unclear how well the headphones will hold up over time.

The Bottom Line The iFrogz Summit Wireless may not be a steal at its modest price point, but it’s still a good value in wireless sports headphones.

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iFrogz (a division of accessory maker Zagg) has a new line of inexpensive Bluetooth headphones out for 2016 holiday season, and the Summit Wireless, a sports model that retails for $35 or £30, is probably my favorite of the bunch. (It doesn’t appear to be available in Australia, but the US price translates to about AU$47).

I can’t tell you that it sounds great, but it does sound pretty good for the money, and — just as importantly — fits comfortably and securely and comes with a few different silicon tips and wings that help lock the buds in place while you’re doing some sort of athletic activity or just walking around. (This is a noise-isolating in-ear headphone, so it will muffle ambient noise if you get a tight seal, and may present a safety problem if you’re a runner and want to hear oncoming traffic).

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What you get in the box (the headphone comes in black or red at launch).

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I also like the headphone’s signature design feature. On the inline remote — iFrogz calls it a “wireless hub” — there’s a magnetic clasp that allows you to clip the headphone to your shirt. You can also wrap the cord around the remote, which houses the battery, microphone, and all the electronics, and keep everything in place with the clasp.

Battery life is rated at 10 hours at moderate volume levels and the headphone is sweat resistant, though it’s far from waterproof, with only IPX2 certification (iPX5 would be preferable).

On Amazon, you’ll find plenty of low-cost generic wireless sports headphones available from brands like Mpow and TaoTronics. They cost anywhere from $20-$45. Some aren’t bad but they usually leave something to be desired in the design department.

13
Oct

Linksys WRT3200ACM MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET


The Linksys WRT3200ACM MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router is the latest router in Belkin’s WRT series, and not surprisingly, it looks exactly like the previous models. On the inside, however, it’s an entirely different beast. The new router now has a powerful 1.8Ghz dual-core processor, 256MB of Flash and 512MB of system memory — that’s compared to the 1.6Ghz, 128MB Flash and 512MB RAM of its predecessor.

It also supports the latest Tri-band 160 technology, which means that on paper, it’s twice as fast (up t0 2,600Mbps) as normal routers at close range. Here’s the problem though: you will not see this level of performance in real life. This is because there are no Tri-band 160 clients (laptops, phones, etc.) currently on the market — and there won’t likely be any anytime soon.

The truth is, there aren’t currently any laptops or phones that support Wi-Fi speeds faster than 877Mbs, because that’s already really fast. And like all powerful routers, the WRT3200ACM is only as fast as the clients connected to it. That means, when working as intended, the WRT3200ACM will not improve your network speed over previous WRT models, or even most AC1900 routers, for that matter.

And speaking of intent, I’m sure Linksys didn’t plan for the WRT3200ACM to be as buggy as it was in my testing, but here we are. To be sure, most routers are pretty buggy when first released (especially Linksys WRT ones) and only smooth out once the firmware is updated weeks or months after launch.

In terms of raw speed, I was unimpressed. When connected to dual-band 80Mhz clients (again, there are no Tri-band 160 clients on the market) the router delivered a sustained speed topping out at around 550Mbps, about average compared with other high-end routers. Range was also about average, maxing out at about 150 feet after going through a few walls. Wi-Fi range depends heavily on the environment, the more walls, for example, the shorter the range gets, so your mileage may vary.

All things considered, like most high-end routers, the WRT3200ACM solves Wi-Fi problems that most users don’t have. Namely, the ever-increasing boosting of speed and power on the router side. On the other hand, it doesn’t really provide anything that would clearly improve your life in the real world like, say, exceptional range for a large home.

Obviously, it doesn’t hurt to have a powerful router, but with the WRT3200ACM, you definitely should wait until after one or two rounds of firmware updates before getting it. At $280, it’s a bit too expensive for a buggy router. You can also opt for the previous models, the WRT1900AC or WRT1900ACS. These ave been out for a while now, and have stable firmware and lower costs. And if you’re looking for the best routers to date, check out this list.

13
Oct

Ricoh Theta SC Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET


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Ricoh’s Theta SC is a 360-degree camera for everyone.

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Ricoh, despite already making one of the easiest to use 360-degree cameras, the $350 Theta S, has decided to simplify it more with the new Ricoh Theta SC.

The SC has much in common with the top-of-the-line Theta S. So much so, it’s easier for me to tell you what’s missing and then you can go check out CNET’s full review of the Theta S. According to a company representative I spoke with, Ricoh basically dropped two features for the SC, based on consumer research. First, the SC has a continuous recording time of 5 minutes, compared to 25 minutes with the Theta S.

Second, Ricoh removed the Micro-HDMI port for the SC, and with it the camera’s ability to live stream. Frankly, though nice to have, using the Theta S for live streaming is sort of a pain. It’s understandable that feature got the ax in exchange for a lower price.

One more minor difference: Instead of the soft-touch exterior of the Theta S, the SC is resin. It still comes in multiple colors, though: white, beige, blue and pink.

Ricoh updated its Theta S iOS and Android apps for controlling the camera, too, mainly making the interface more intuitive for less tech-savvy users. (I mean, look how happy those people in the picture are to be using it!)

The Ricoh Theta SC is available in the US now for $300. UK and Australian details weren’t available, but that’s approximately AU$400 or £250.

13
Oct

Oculus Rift Earphones Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET


What you hear is almost as important as what you see. Without audio, the illusion can’t hold.

That’s why every Oculus Rift virtual reality headset comes with a pair of cushy, built-in headphones that you can adjust to fit practically every skull. They’re good but not great, which is why Facebook’s new Oculus Rift Earphones, shipping this December, might get you excited.

When the company introduced the $49 (£49 or roughly AU$80 in Australia) buds last week at the Oculus Connect developer conference, Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe claimed they sound as good or better than $900 earphones. “These sound as good as some of the highest-end earphones in the world,” he said.

Unfortunately, that just isn’t true. I’ve spent a few hours in VR with the Oculus Rift Earphones, and I honestly like my Oculus much better without them.

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The Oculus Rift Earphones, attached to an Oculus Rift headset.

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Clear but shrill

The first time you try a great pair of earbuds (here are some of our favorites) the clarity can blow you away. You hear things in your favorite songs you’ve never heard before — the edge of a whisper, individual background instruments, quiet notes you’ve always missed — because the extra isolation means they don’t need to compete (as much) with the sounds of the world around you.

That’s the main reason the Oculus Rift Earphones might feel like a step up from the ones that came with the headset. Even compared to my typical go-to headphones, the beloved Bose QC25 noise-canceling on-ear cans, the earbuds sounded clearer. They definitely kept me better insulated from the world than the stock earcups.

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Installation is easy; just twist (with a coin, thumbnail, or the included tool) to remove the old earpieces and attach the new ones.

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The Earphones have a decent amount of bass, too, enough for me to feel the sheer sound pressure in Dido’s “Here With Me,” as just one example. (Don’t judge.)

(Plus, they’re easy to install. Just a few twists with the included tool to remove each earpiece — you can also use a coin, or even a thumbnail — and a few more twists to put the new ones in place.)

But none of that mattered to me when it came to the highs, which were so shrill. I could barely stand electronic-heavy music, like Chvrches, when the edge of every note is like a little knife, one that got sharper the higher I raised the volume. I found a selection of pop that worked just fine, but even singer-songwriter fare like Vienna Teng was tough to listen to.

Playing Damaged Core, a game filled with screeching laser fire and robotic dialogue, I wanted to rip out the earbuds and play something else.

And the next time I picked up the headset, I noticed one of the freely dangling earbuds had decided to stick to the eyepieces of my Oculus Rift. (Apparently, the cables are just long enough.) Yuck.

That was it — I removed the earbuds for good. It was just as easy as putting them on.

Hopefully, the next time Facebook decides to create a new set of earpieces, they’ll be better in every way than the ones that come free in the box.

Full disclosure: My wife works for Facebook, owner of Oculus, as a business-to-business video coordinator.

13
Oct

ZTE ZMax Pro review – CNET


What if I told you there was a smartphone you could buy for under $100? You may be a little skeptical. Surely such a low cost device would come with some sacrifices, right? Wrong.

The ZTE ZMax Pro is a midrange Android smartphone with an impressive feature set. The $99 smartphone may come with a small price tag, but there’s nothing small about it. The phone features a 6-inch display with a pixel resolution of 1,920×1,080. It’s a massive device that can be quite difficult to operate with one hand.

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The phone is equipped by an octa-core Snapdragon 617 processor, which felt speedy during my brief hands on, and is paired with 2GB of RAM. On the back you will find a 13-megapixel camera, while a 5-megapixel shooter sits on the front. The phone comes with 32GB of internal storage, but there’s also a microSD slot to add even more. To power this behemoth there’s a 3,400mAh nonremoveable battery to keep you going all day long.

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The ZMax Pro has a 13-megapixel camera and a fingerprint reader on the back (but no NFC, sorry).

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Aside from the price, what shocked me the most was the USB-C port for charging and a fingerprint scanner on the back, two features that are more commonly found on devices triple the price. ZTE had to make some sacrifices, though. The phone doesn’t include NFC and can’t be used with Android Pay.

The ZMax Pro will be available exclusively from MetroPCS for $99 on August 1. Preorders begin today.

Specs

  • 6-inch display with a 1,920×1,080-pixel resolution
  • Octa-core Snapdragon 617 processor
  • 13-megapixel rear camera
  • 5-megapixel front camera
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 32GB of storage
  • MicroSD card slot
  • 3,400 mAh battery
  • Rear fingerprint sensor
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow software
  • USB Type-C
12
Oct

Amazon Echo Dot review (2016): Forget the Echo. Buy this instead.


The robot assistants we were promised as children are finally ready for the home. Well, sort of. Instead of walking, talking humanoid automatons like Rosie from The Jetsons and Robby the Robot from Lost in Space, our well-spoken helpers are housed in plastic and sit on tables. They answer our questions, control our homes and sometimes tell us a story. The most ubiquitous assistant so far has been Alexa, an Amazon-powered attendant that has made the jump from a $180 tower to the $50 Dot, which isn’t much bigger than a hockey puck. That sort of drop in size usually results in a loss of features. In this case, you’re going to want to go tiny.

Hardware

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At only 1.3 inches tall, the Dot (available in black or white) virtually disappears into your home. It can be placed anywhere, and it won’t disrupt your carefully decorated room. Like the larger Echo, the second-generation Dot can be used to fill an Amazon cart. But that’s not the only thing people use it for. Instead, the Alexa platform is an incredibly helpful connected home hub, a fountain of random facts, an audiobook reader and a music player.

Indeed, it’s music where the Dot really shines, thanks to an audio-out port and Bluetooth speaker support. That gives it access to nearly any audio system in your home. The full-size Echo’s built-in speakers sound fine too, but the stereo system I already own sounds better.

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Also, you can switch between wired and Bluetooth speakers on the fly by enabling and disabling the Bluetooth connection with your voice. That feature allowed me to switch my audio source in two different rooms using a single Dot. That said, the Alexa platform does work with Sonos if you want that type of audio system and you have the money. Unfortunately, you can’t play audio out of both a wired and a Bluetooth source at the same time. Like the Echo, the Dot has an internal speaker, but it’s too anemic for audio playback to be truly enjoyable.

And while about 90 percent of your interactions with the digital assistant will be voice-based, there are physical buttons on top of the device as well. The most important of those is Microphone Off, which, as you’d expect, stops the device from listening for the “Alexa” wake word. It’s a great feature for when you want to discuss sensitive topics and you’re feeling a bit paranoid. Indeed, there’s good reason for being cautious with sensitive material: Sometimes the Dot and Echo think they hear “Alexa,” even when that’s not what you said. Now a bit of your conversation has been recorded as a query, sent to Amazon’s servers and also stored in the app.

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Additionally there are volume buttons that replace the full-size Echo’s twistable top. Fans of the knob will be disappointed, but most of the time I use my voice to raise and lower the volume anyway. The buttons are surrounded by an LED ring that indicates when the Dot is listening and thinking. It also reflects the current speaker volume. It’s a nice indicator that your assistant is listening, and it can be seen from across the room without being too bright or blinding.

In use

The thousands of “Skills” (what Amazon calls third-party add-on features for the Alexa platform) are where Amazon has a distinct advantage over Google’s forthcoming speaker hub, called the Home. It already supports popular connected-home brands such as Nest, SmartThings, Philips Hue and IFTTT, as well as platforms from WeMo, Insteon, Lutron, Honeywell and Ecobee, among others. Plus it works with travel and recipe apps. You can order a pizza, flowers and a car with it. You can check bank balances and get news briefings from NPR, Fox and the AP. You can hear sports scores from ESPN, and you can even figure out how much gas is in your car using the “Automatic” Skill.

I tried nearly all of these (except ordering pizza, because ew, Dominos) and they all worked like a charm. But the Skills library — like all app stores — is filled with some add-ons that are better left ignored. For example, the Moon Age add-on notes, “you can know the moon age by asking to [sic] Echo.” What does that even mean?

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Adding all these Skills requires using the Alexa app, which is clearly the weak link of Amazon’s platform. I’ve been using an Echo for more than a year, and in the past few months the app, frankly, has been a pain to use. The issue is that it says it’s not connected to the internet, even when my phone and Echo speaker both can access the network without a problem. If it doesn’t think it’s online, the app becomes worthless. Fortunately, you can also tap into Alexa via your web browser. That workaround has consistently worked for me. But I usually learn of a new Skill while on the go, and if 20 percent of the time I can’t add it because the app is buggy, that’s frustrating.

Another confounding thing is that you can’t really have two Alexas in adjoining rooms. Amazon says that its Echo Spatial Perception feature (ESP) determines which device hears you the best and sends answers only to that piece of hardware. But during my tests, the Dot and the Echo both replied and answered when I said the wake word or made a query. Even if I was sitting in front of one of them, if the other assistant heard me, it would react. To combat this, I changed the wake word on one device to “Echo.” Those in larger houses with more rooms might have a different experience altogether, though.

The competition

While there are rumors of an Apple device on the horizon, the only real challenge to Alexa’s dominance in this field is the forthcoming Google Home. While the Home does have some Internet of Things capabilities, they pale in comparison with the Echo and the Dot. While the Google offering works with four connected home platforms, Alexa supports more than 13 different manufacturers and developers. But the $129 device will allow for audiocasting to multiple devices that support Google’s audio and video streaming service. The Dot, meanwhile, can send music only to a single device.

The Amazon Dot is also out sooner, but only by a few weeks. It starts shipping next week, on October 20th, while Google Home goes on sale November 4th. Engadget will have a full review of Home once it’s available, so stay tuned for that over the coming weeks.

Wrap-up

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Even with multiple wake words, the inability to stream to multiple devices and an app that sometimes fails, the Amazon Dot is an incredible value at $50 a pop. Dropping one in the kitchen and one in the living room seems like a no-brainer. I’ve used the Echo tower for more than a year and it’s one of the only — if not the only — IoT devices that actually works as advertised while continuing to gain features. Alexa doesn’t roll around the house cleaning up your mess like the home robot of our dreams, but it does make your life better by bringing all your various services and information into an easy-to-use setup. Plus, thanks to the audio jack, the $50 Dot is a much better value than its taller cousin. Just don’t call it Rosie.

12
Oct

HP Chromebook 13 review – CNET


The Good The HP Chromebook 13 has a lightweight, portable and posh aluminum design.

The Bad It’s more expensive than other Chromebooks, and the Chrome OS is naturally limited.

The Bottom Line The HP Chromebook 13 satisfyingly combines the cloud-based simplicity of the Chrome OS with a stylish modern design, even if it’s expensive for a Chromebook.

If a Chromebook and the Apple MacBook Air had a baby, it might look like the HP Chromebook 13.

This HP laptop has a slim and sleek aluminum design that almost rivals the $999 Apple MacBook Air in portability and polish. Its all-metal, anodized aluminum chassis is more durable and eye-pleasing than less expensive, plastic Chromebooks.

However, with configurations starting at $499 and going up from there, it’s expensive in comparison to most Chromebooks, such as the $299 Acer Chromebook 11 or $149 Hisense Chromebook.

If you’re interested in a laptop for casual use, like streaming Netflix, reading email or checking Facebook, most Chromebooks fit the bill. And if you don’t mind paying extra, the HP Chromebook does it with faster performance and more style.

For the binge-watcher

  • 13.3-inch screen
  • 1,920×1,080-pixel resolution; 3,200 x 1,800-pixel resolution
  • B&O-branded audio

The HP Chromebook’s screen looks sharp and bright for everything from reading Reddit threads to streaming “Stranger Things.” But as I sometimes forgot, evident by the fingerprint smudges on its screen, it lacks a touchscreen. (It’s common for Chromebooks to have touchscreens.)

The laptop is light enough to comfortably prop up on your lap in bed while rewatching “Friends” for the 89th time and doesn’t get too hot even after long video viewing marathons. The screen also has great viewing angles, so no matter how it’s tilted, the image is clearly visible.

Above the keyboard there’s a speaker grille that stretches across its entire length. The B&O-branded dual speakers are loud enough to watch a movie with a friend or two, but sound quality is tinny at high volume.

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Backlit keys are always a plus.

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For the writer on the go

If you’re carrying around a laptop everyday for work or school, the less cumbersome, the better. And as much as I love a big screen, sacrifices have to be made for portability.

The HP Chromebook 13 hits that perfectly portable 13-inch sweet spot. It was as unintrusive as the 13-inch MacBook Air that I carry to work every day. Like my MacBook, it barely made a dent in my bag and wasn’t a burden to bring along to after-work happy hours (don’t worry, I kept it in my bag the whole time!) or last minute errands.

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Packed with two USB-C ports

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Anything smaller than a 13-inch laptop makes for a cramped keyboard, and the HP’s compact keys took me some time to get used to. Though I quickly got comfortable with it., I still preferred the more spacious feel of typing with my 13-inch MacBook Air.

The keyboard is also backlit, making it easy to see in dimly lit environments, but it can’t flip over to use the laptop as a tablet, like the Acer Chromebook 11’s keyboard can. If you’re flirting with the idea of a laptop-tablet hybrid, that’s something to consider. (I already have a tablet, so I never had the need to use the laptop in that manner, making it a moot design point for me.)

12
Oct

HP Envy All-In-One 27 (late 2016) Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET


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The new HP Envy All-in-One 27 is packed with notable features by way of a complete re-design over last year’s model. The most significant upgrade is the new hardware configuration that builds the computer into the pedestal with only the monitor resting on top. This two-volume design allowed the company to reduce the size of the 27-inch QHD monitor to just 15mm thick.

The edge-to-edge display has also been reduced to 9.5mm on the sides and top, and this is also the first AIO design to include HP’s low blue-light mode. Studies have shown that the blue light emitted from monitors and fluorescent lamps can disrupt your body’s natural ability to produce the sleep hormone melatonin. HP’s low blue-light mode protects your precious sleep and helps to prevents eye strain at night.

The monitor includes a webcam that pops up via a spring mechanism on the back when you want to video chat, but it can also be disabled along with the microphone as a privacy safeguard.

Other features of the HP Envy All-in-One 27 include:

  • Intel Core i5 or i7 processor
  • Optional discrete Nvidia GTX 950M graphics card with 2GB GDDR5
  • Hybrid storage with up to 256GB SSD and 2TB HDD
  • Four front-firing speakers with Bang & Olufsen speakers
  • One USB Type-C port, four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI

HP also announced the HP Envy Display, a breakout monitor with a thin aluminum stand, and a 27-inch 4K IPS panel with a thin bezel. Connectivity options include DisplayPort, HDMI and USB-C.

The HP Envy All-in-One 27 will go on sale in October starting at $1,300 (roughly £1,075 or AU$1,725, converted), and the Envy 27 Display hits stores on December 4 for $500 (£415, AU$665).

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Oct

HP Spectre x360 Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET


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The HP Spectre x360 updates the premium series laptop with four speakers, a reduced footprint and 15 hours of reported battery life.

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There are plenty of reasons to love the current HP Spectre x360: the company borrowed the x360 brand name from its previous fold-back hybrids and added premium features like interlocking hinges for a sturdier design, snappy performance thanks to an Intel Core i5 processor, and 10 hours of battery life.

The combination of style and speed put the Spectre x360 at the top of our list of all-around laptops this year, but HP couldn’t wait until next year to outdo itself with a complete redesign.

Starting at $1,050 (£860 or AU$1,400, converted), the new 13-inch HP Spectre x360 laptop ups the display to a 13.3-inch FHD IPS edge-to-edge touchscreen that twists back into a tablet configuration. The PC is also thinner with a reduced bezel, but the company managed to cram in two extra Bang & Olufsen speakers (four total) so you can get the full stereo experience while it’s in tablet mode.

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The new HP Spectre x360 adds two extra Bang & Olufsen speakers for a full multimedia experience.

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The new models all come standard with solid-state drives in either 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB capacity — solid-state drives are definitely a must-have for multitasking and the ability to quickly wake the machine.

The chassis also has has all the ports you need to turn it into a desktop workstation: two USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 3 support, HDM, and a USB Type-A 3.0 port for older peripherals.

But the real star of the show is the improved battery life. The new Spectre x360 continues the company’s goal to maximize battery gains without sacrificing performance, and this time HP somehow fit a larger-capacity battery into the thinner design for 15-plus hours of juice — that’s a 25 percent improvement over the last model.

And if you’ve ever had to sit around waiting for your laptop to charge so you can use it on the go, you’ll appreciate the laptop’s Fast Charge feature that recharges the batteries to 90 percent capacity in just 90 minutes.

The new Spectre x360 goes on sale October 12 in the United States.

HP Envy 13

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The new HP Envy notebook has a 13-inch display with the option to upgrade to an edge-to-edge glass display, a full HD panel or a touchscreen QHD.

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The company also released the Envy 13 laptop for buyers that want to cherry-pick the features they want in a PC. Compared to the x360, this model is also a 13.3-inch design but notably lacks the ability to backflip into tablet mode. Instead, buyers can choose to add an optional edge-to-edge glass display, a full HD panel or a touchscreen QHD.

The primary weakness of last year’s Envy model was the battery life, which we measured to be just over seven hours in our standard battery drain test. Anecdotally, it was worse at only slightly more than four hours in day-to-day use.

This time around, HP packs in 4 more hours of battery life and tells us it can reach up to 14 hours compared to last year’s model, but we’ll run it through our tests for the actual review.

Other features on the HP Envy 13 include:

  • Two USB 3.0 ports and one USB Type-C port
  • Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor
  • Up to 16GB RAM
  • 13.3-inch display
  • Two Bang & Olufsen speakers
  • Dual-band wireless with Bluetooth
  • Glass touchpad and backlit keyboard with 1.3mm key travel
  • All-metal casing finished in aluminum and magnesium

The HP Envy 13 laptop will go on sale October 26 with prices starting at $849 (£700 or AU$1,130 converted).

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Oct

Samsung ArtPC Pulse Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET


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Recently, all the news about Samsung seems to revolve around the Note 7 and its problematic battery. Though, it should be noted that Samsung revealed a cool-looking cylindrical desktop computer: the “ArtPC Pulse Premium.”

Despite its size, the ArtPC has decent consumer-friendly specs and yet should be able to handle some occasional gaming on its AMD Radeon RX 460 graphics chip. Of course, until we get our hands on it to test, we won’t know for sure.

The most appealing part for me is the cylindrical design that features a built-in omnidirectional Harmon Kardon speaker. Combining a desktop computer with the body of a speaker isn’t new — check out the HP Pavilion Wave. The fit and finish of the Samsung seems premium — which is probably why Samsung included that word in the name.

The ArtPC continues the trend of stout cylindrical computers: the MSI Vortex and let us not forget the 1,027-day-old Mac Pro.

The ArtPC Pulse Premium is available to preorder on Amazon in two configurations. It will be available starting October 28 in the US. At this time, Samsung doesn’t have any more info to share.

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Side and top view of the “Samsung ArtPC Pulse Premium.”

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