We’re clueless. Yesterday morning we took the sun to get closer in Las Vegas for a stroll to the Convention Center where in four days beginning on CES 2012. Anyway, do not really know how it happened that by the time we wanted to realize we were in the middle of the Samsung booth.

Have been the Tablet that we had on hand covering the wrist where the bracelet should have been credited to the employees of the fair. Or maybe it was the white helmet found lying at the entrance. A bit embarrassed for having come here by accident, we have taken the way out, but not before giving a short tour of the stands, still under construction, the CES 2012.

Not much you can count even when many of the stands are even a skeleton of metal and wood with the brand logo at the top. Yes it has become clear that the stars of the show, Samsung, LG and Sony are going to be, more than ever, connected TVs. In the gigantic video wall that gives access to the LG booth as we have seen pictures of the new remote control LG Magic Motion, with its motion sensors such as the Wii, voice control and touch controls.

The Korean Cinema committed 3D platform which now has added the nickname Smart. Somewhere in all this jumble of boxes and clutter we expect the new 84-inch TV and the company’s 4K resolution.

Sony’s stand all you notice is endless aisles of your new flat-screen TVs Bravia range, while Samsung designing your repeats but still no hint yet what will be their news. Panasonic booth filled with allusions to the new Smart Viera and a signal output of the show refers to the presence of the new Nokia 710 Lumia, in fact, is already in Spain.

We are left with the question of accreditation, so we have to return to the Las Vegas Convention Center day or two. Will they let us go again?

Lenovo has raised us up with a good dose of news in that regard ThinkPad with some ultrabook and original products in the pipeline. In this article we are going to stop with the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge S430.

This is the first Windows laptop with Intel’s Thunderbolt technology after its implementation by Apple in its line of portable and desktop computers. Lenovo has not many more details, look forward to hearing more about the deployment and connection type selected.

The other strong point is the presence of the latest processors from Intel, its third-generation Core processors, Intel also known as Ivy Bridge. Accompanying graphics power will be courtesy of Nvidia Optimus and up to 1TB of internal memory.

The portable 14-inch (1366 x 768 pixels) also sports a design achieved without losing the identity ThinkPad, and with a thickness of 20.3 millimeters remarkable. Optical drives are still present in it, and the casing is made of aluminum with an elegant chocolate brown. In view that even processors Intel has introduced the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge S430 will not be available until early June, with a starting price of $ 749.

Lenovo ThinkPad E430 and E530 Edge Less stylized, but equally interesting are the new Lenovo ThinkPad E430 and E530 Edge, the first of 14 inches, and the second with 15 inches. Also debuting the third generation of Intel Core processors, as well as AMD Fusion versions. There will be three colors for the covers, black, red and blue, and will be available in April, from $ 549.

Seldom, perhaps only since the launch of Android, is seen as an operating system has made as much as excite webOS. We know that history is running well, but it is worth remembering that this operating system created by the old Palm, was without a doubt one of the most interesting since IOS interrupt launched in 2007.

No longer just for the interface, which put great effort from the designers of Palm, also from developers. Palm webOS lets you develop applications in HTML5 (JavaScript, HTML and CSS), in what will surely end up being the programming language to develop applications on your smartphone. Ahead of his time ? Do not run much, but a pupil without a doubt.

Keep in mind that before the so-called developed Palm Palm OS, an operating system archaic and out of place with the arrival of the iPhone and Android mobile world. But the good thing to start from scratch when creating a new OS is that you can focus on the weaknesses of others, starting because this operating system is designed 100% for use with a touch screen unlike others, even today are reigning.

WebOS was presented as a complete stranger with the arrival of the new generation of smartphones from Palm, Palm Pre. A terminal that is not actually that was a technological novelty in view of their technical characteristics, but with a touchscreen, a sliding QWERTY keyboard and also curved, that is where the importance was noted that Palm put the design no longer in software, also in the hardware.

The future of webOS Today webOS decide the fate of HP, where it is clear that the use in smartphones and tablets will not be a possibility, since HP does not have one really wanted to re-launch one of these devices, at least not with webOS. Among the possibilities being considered are from the use in printers, PC or even license it.

WebOS on printers Although we are in 2011, to begin 2012, HP continues to sell millions of printers, in which all use a small Linux-based operating system to connect to the network, download applications or even connect to social networks. WebOS could come in an extra-light version to the printers.

License it This is the option that I hope HP will decide. All development and the millions spent on Palm can not fall on deaf ears, license the operating system would not only be a source of revenue for HP, it would be a competitor against Android and Windows Phone 7. Perhaps the reason why it could not succeed for the same reason that the terminal is not just shot webOS, the lack of applications.

Integrated PC HP is one of the largest PC manufacturers worldwide, including governments, professionals and ordinary consumers as we have for years to reign in sales. But there is a tendency for some reason is, or was, gaining popularity, the use of two operating systems on a single PC. I do not mean to have Windows and Linux instaldo, if not to have Windows as the primary operating system and on this, have a much lighter and quicker to load in seconds when you turn on your computer. webOS could do this role in HP notebooks. I see this as an interesting feature for laptops in companies or governments, but the idea has long been rumored consumption.

Mini Station Extreme belongs however to the more expensive in its class. For just under 2000 crowns you in writing (disk prices may increase further due to low availability) a disk on a terabyte. There are disks that are half as expensive per gigabyte. But then you also have a lot of quality for the money. Mini Station Extreme is an exceptionally fast, durable and functional external USB hard drive.

Good speed for large files Let’s start with performance. With three USB connection is the transfer between external drive and the computer is no bottleneck. And the disk itself is relatively fast. We measured an average speed of over 80 megabytes per second for both reading and writing, and at the right conditions, a good bit over 100. Search times are somewhat long.

Buffalo also has a special program for Windows called Turbopc Ex. Exactly what do we find any good information about, except that it will use the computer’s random access memory to speed up speed, especially at the file copy. When we drive over usb 3, we feel no difference with the function on or off, but over usb 2, we saw a slight improvement.

Secure against multiple hazards The contents of the disk can be encrypted with 256 bit AES and password protected. But it drags down the performance considerably. Moreover you get with a simple but good backup manager for Windows, and supports Apple’s Time Machine for Mac users.

On the outside, the Mini Station Extreme a solid design in black plastic and has a built-in USB cable that folds into the disk. The disk is shock and tested according to MIL-STD-810F 516.5, which means it will cope with being dropped on the floor without damaging the disk. Unlike many other shock-resistant drives is the case not in protective rubber but plastic. It can cause skin damage and rupture of an accident, but your data is probably safe inside.

Are you looking for a safe and convenient hard disk, the Mini Station Extreme an okay choice. The high price makes us a little hesitant. You should really have resistance and encryption to make it worthwhile.
Buffalo Mini Station Extreme HD PZU3
Manufacturer: Buffalo
Interface: USB third
Disk format: 2.5 inch sata.
Disk Size: 1 TB (also available with 500 GB).
System Requirements: Computer with USB 2 (USB recommended 3), Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.5 or later (all functions will not work on Mac OS).
Dimensions: 8.8 x 12.2 x 1.7 cm.
Weight: 229 g.
Warranty: 2 years.
Indicative price: 2000 SEK.

Choosing headphones is a complicated task. There are some that are too expensive, others who have a sound that convinces others that are uncomfortable for long use and so there is an incredibly extensive list of cons could be endless but, every year, there are some models that really matter penalty for those who do not want to spend your life listening to a sound mediocre. Macworld For them, as we approach the end of the year, we made a balance and choose the top 5 products that were presented during 2011.

ACS T2 In-Ear Monitor First of all I’m going to talk about the lowest point with these headphones are probably the best to be launched throughout this year. Its price. Our banker pocket and be angry with us but our ears will thank us in a unique (entity and we will embrace you with all the love that can demonstrate an ear). Without further adieu I reveal the cost: $ 750.

Knowing this we are on their qualities. First of all this device is made of an incredibly convenient product that will suit the user’s ear and allow you to use it for a long time without even realizing it. But in addition to your ear health will benefit as it works to perfection and with surprising clarity to a very low volume. For its price it is clear that was not created for the ordinary user but for those that give greater importance to the sound. If you want to take your portable music into a very high level the ACS T2 is the headset of choice.

Sennheiser IE8i This, although it is still quite expensive, is much less than T2, but the pocket will suffer none. The price of the Sennheiser IE8i is U.S. $ 300. The headset comes with intelligent remote control allow you to move songs, pause and volume up and down by telling the iPhone 3G, 4 and 4S and iPod Touch. Works seamlessly with most popular phones on the market and also with all Apple devices, so those who have these gadgets can make use of it. One of the features why more people worried Sennheiser is making low sound good thing in many, is a real problem. For this reason, this gadget is characterized by a spectacular bass sound also can be optimized to taste.

AKG Q701 Beats headphones that Dr. Dre created were the worst of the year does not mean that all that behind, with famous artists of the music are the same. The AKG Q701 Quincy Jones was back in the producer as much as Thriller, Michael Jackson and the result was great. This, unlike the previous two, is not in-ear and cost about $ 500. In some places online you can get a little more expensive and others cheaper but are around that price.

The AKG Q701 are the best you can find around. Quincy Jones took some decisions that are right but facing to which it relates, of course, with their sound. Because of this low are not the strongest of these headphones. Yes, the sound quality is impressive and have a delight to listen to them. Another detail that, at least for me, is most relevant to the choice of headphones is that they are incredibly comfortable. May be used for hours without discomfort in the ears.

Cresyn C720H The rooms on the list are Cresyn Company and, like the Quincy Jones of my dear, they are not in-ear. Let’s start, as always, the worst part, in this case, it is not the price. In this case design, which certainly is not the strong point of the handset. Either way, we can safely put that aside when having in mind the sound quality is what matters here.

But if you also know that sound great we add that these headphones cost the modest sum (and I say modest because I am comparing with the previous ones and not because I have to pull up) of $ 100. Even if it looks good you can get a bit cheaper. If you love music and enjoy a lot of good sound, but at the same time, and is completely understandable, you do not want to spend $ 500 or more through a pair of Cresyn C720H is one of the best options you can choose.

Fanny Wang On Ear And by the end I left that, particularly, I would choose. Why? Because Fanny Wang On Ear combine all the features that I give them importance. First of all is affordable as it costs $ 150. They also have a design that is beautiful and comes in a lot of range of colors and, last but not least, is more reliable sound and tones that give the music a great sound. Not the best sound in the market (for that we must spend much more), but enough so you can enjoy music the most.

We have been monitoring everything about OnLive, a company that wants to change the way we play from our devices at home by offering an alternative that is more interesting from a reasonable price and low hardware requirement since what games are offered streaming, which means that it is necessary to have an Internet connection to play.
The truth is that, at least in particular, I love the challenge of this company, some nuts have to tighten as the standard connection that is not very demanding to keep the flow of a video game, but overall is the best ideas have been presented in a long time, and of course want to exploit. OnLive shows that passing is not a company is launching its applications for mobile devices based on Android and iOS, which include tablets and smartphones.
The applications work the same way that happens from the terminal that connects to the TV, that is, once we enter the application, either Android or IOS, we can choose any of the available games and start playing without worry about whether or not a mobile version. It’s really cool games like Batman: Arkham City or Assassin’s Creed 2 is already available, in total and there are 200 titles to choose from.
Another interesting point is that the OnLive team over 40 games adapted for touch support could count on knowing that the owners of Android or IOS terminals are used to playing with your fingers on the screen. However, it also includes a wireless controller that can be purchased for $ 50, with it you can manipulate the games that need it, which is now the majority.
The price Android or IOS OnLive is free, but the games have a different cost no matter what we are playing on TV or the iPhone application, ie, we could not meet up with $ 50 games. However, what I call the attention of this business model is being offered game rentals for three or five days and more for a price you can would see $ 6 to $ 9 or, if you prefer to pay a couta monthly access the full catalog for just $ 10.

AMD is already planning the next generation of their AMD FX to replace the controversial Bulldozer. The firm would list the new platform, codenamed Vishera, between July and September next year. The new high-performance processors include AMD cores Piledriver, Bulldozer evolution of a more efficient power ratio / consumption. According to the report of the website Fudzilla, usual in this type of leaks about CPU, new AMD FX Vishera will remain compatible with the current socket AM3 + signature and chipsets of the 900 series, a very good news for all users Bulldozer, who would not be an exaggeration to make a payment to renew your CPU.

This “advance” comes as a surprise, as previous evidence drawn from roadmaps detailing the firm as successor to Zambezi (Bulldozer) to the Komodo platform, which would use the FM2 socket like the Llano APU and Trinity, and it would have been canceled . AMD is also preparing a new series of chipsets 1000, 1090FX and 1070 models, which would replace the current 900 series, and that would be specifically optimized for AMD FX Vishera.

Before the new batch of FX series processors will arrive between May and June, the replacement of Llano, AMD Trinity, which would give the first signs of the operation of the new kernels Piledriver in which AMD has placed so much hope. The new platform technology developed under the Global Foundries 32nm, although concern now should be more than ready for the second quarter of 2012. The structure of the new AMD FX Vishera be very similar to today, with four core modules on each processor Piledriver, unlike the canceled Komodo platform, which would have five modules.

The competition is served; Ivy Bridge will arrive during the second quarter of next year with few changes in performance with respect to Sandy Bridge, and during the same period come the next generation APUs AMD, Trinity, both for the market desktop and OEM and ODM for laptops joining. Before the new series will fall FX that could put a rush to Intel, so if things go as planned AMD, and we have another “fiasco” as the Bulldozer. It is expected that the new Piledriver compete in both performance and price with the recently announced Intel processors.

The Chromebook has some good thinking behind it, including very quick (~8 second) boot times, a simple user interface, a surprisingly decent app store, and good security. But since ChromeOS is essentially just a web browser, it’s also very limited, and many apps still require a pervasive Internet connection. And as critics have noted, you can simply run the Chrome web browser on a Windows laptop or netbook to get most of the benefits of this system plus all of the power and versatility of a real computer.

If you believe the recent report in the “Digitimes,” first published sales figures for the Chrome Books that have been found with the Google Chrome of OS-equipped sub-notebooks so far not widely prevalent. Permit even though according to the report between June and late July 5000 appliances sold by Acer any conclusions about the sales figures for the following months and Samsung no concrete sales figures are known, can not be obtained the impression that the Chrome Books are among the best-selling notebooks. Otherwise would have long since followed suit and other manufacturers developed their own Chrome Books. With regard to the upcoming Christmas season would boost Google’s business and has now announced a price cut.

Falling prices in the U.S.

According to the blog entry in Google will now exclusively manufactured by Acer and Samsung Chrome books now with prices starting at $ 299 (€ 220) are offered. At market launch, the price was still at 350 to 500 dollars. At just under $ 300 the price drops but only for the Acer AC700-1099 Chromebook with WiFi, the Samsung Series 5 WiFi will cost about 350 dollars. Google first announced the price cut only in dollars, on the German Chromebook website leads the “Buy” link is still in the normal sales page from Amazon, on which there is only a model from Samsung. However, the price is still € 399 for the wireless version of the 12.1-inch laptops, the version with 3G module for UMTS data connections will cost around 50 € more. Also, which also announced new version of Chrome Book Samsung enters the U.S. market only for now: The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook will start there for the Christmas season in the WiFi-only version in the all-black housing.

Google wants to boost Christmas sales Chrome with cheaper books.

We tested the Samsung Chromebook in August and assessed include the fast system startup, the quiet operation and long battery life to be positive. At the time, the benefits of off-line equipment was still heavily restricted. Google saw in the fall with an offline Gmail for possible use of an initial improvement, there are now also documents within Docs without an Internet connection of at least cost. About two weeks of the U.S. group also published a book-Chrome update that added a new login, support for the NTFS file system and an improved performance, and removed some bugs.

The big, heavy PC for the workplace, the notebook as a second PC to take home and for the high-speed Internet and media consumption on the couch, the tablet with touch screen – here constructed and fought currently the Apple iPad (test) its place in the market . Apple has chosen the moment well: consumers are enough by one hand, smartphones and touchscreens have been accustomed to on the other hand have been few alternatives to the iPad, such as convertibles. An interesting device from this segment is the Acer Aspire 1825PTZ, a 11.6-inch Netbook for iPad-like price. Once we have with the Apple board sat on the sofa, then the flexible subnotebook into the living room and had to make a comparison to over twelve rounds. It is the result after 12 events in which each could be creamed off 0 to 3 points. There are 3 of 3 for a fully satisfactory performance, 2 of 3 for a generally good performance, certified by one point at least three approaches, 0 points, only the failure.

Let’s begin with the appearance and dimensions. Apple iPad has approximately 243x190x13 millimeters (mm) in approximately the dimensions of a 3-pack of A5 booklets. Although the Acer Aspire 1825PTZ with 285x209x29 mm to 35 mm is slim as well, this may be the ultra-thin slate-look the iPad set even after turning down not to the tablet. The workmanship is good, but better on the iPad. Through the hinge lacks the Aspire 1825PTZ a bit of stability and whether this eternal rotation is not further aggravated by the need to show the long-term operation. Moreover, the focus is impractical. If you fold the display in the notebook operating too far back, threatening to upset the device. With its combination of materials – aluminum and glass – Apple also wins.

Round 2: mobility and stamina

Size is about the weight, which in turn brings into play the mobility. Depending on the equipment, with or without UMTS module, the iPad weighs only 680 grams or 730, the Acer Aspire is with 1.72 kilograms more than twice as much in Tablet mode and leads to long arms much earlier. When the battery life also wins the iPad. Even if we could not measure with the tool “Battery Eater”, which comes with the notebook test reports for use, the iPad was a little longer than by the Convertible PC from Acer. The iPad brings it operated at about 10 hours, we have measured the Aspire Netbook 9.5 hours as a maximum value. Because of this, however, refers to pure reading on screen, a practical value is more demanding use and display lighter underneath – about 5 hours.

Acer Aspire 1825PTZ: With motion sensor, special key for the Tablet mode and a special touch program for media and internet access comes to tablet feeling.

Round 3: Display

Now for the display: The multi-touch screen of the iPad extends to 9.7 inches with 1024×768 pixels. For playback of high definition videos ranging from the pixels do not, the image quality skin from the iMac (test) IPS panel but known from the stool. IPS there is the Acer Aspire 1825PTZ not, but more and more pixels inch: 1366×768 pixels illuminated by LEDs lined up to 11.6 inches side by side. For HD support is provided so that the brightness and color reproduction are also good. Total wins but just display the iPad, the crisp optics Thank IPS.

The lack of AR coating can also erase the iPad is no longer the advantage from the table, because Acer has opted for a glossy surface. The advantages and disadvantages should be known. Outdoors and in sunny weather, the wager is a torture for the eyes and with every touch of the screen will see a new fingerprint. The iPad saw after a few days of use but still smeared than the convertible, which may also in the subjective perception of fact or lie that you can escape from Acer on the keys. Brushing, the user must both devices. At Acer, and outside, where it shines and reflects additional.

This week Acer reveals two new all-in-one computers, the AZ5 Series with a 23-inch HD monitor and the AZ3 Series with a slightly smaller HD monitor at 21-inches, both computers featuring full touchscreen capabilities. Both series have several hardware options for processors, speakers, and storage, and contain a selection of software offered exclusively with Acer devices. You’ll notice that these AIOs look rather similar to one another – that’s because they’re meant to be part of a single release. Not that you’ll want both the 23 and the 21 inch machine, but know now that you’ll get essentially the same look either way.

Made by Acer, we present you the new momentum of all-in-one PCs, which come from the series and AZ5 AZ3 series. Both new series appear with similar specifications and during the AZ5 models with a 23-inch HD monitor equipped, there is the AZ3 series to smaller 21-inch monitors.

Acer provides for both model lines to various trim levels, which can also configure itself. AZ5 The series is based inter alia on two 2.5 watt speakers with Dolby Home Theater audio to technology and there is an Intel Core i3-2120 processor, a hard disk up to 1TB of storage space and 4GB of DDR3 RAM. AZ3 The models also offer speakers with Dolby Home Theater audio technology, but offer an AMD dual-core processor with A4-3400 2.7GHz clock frequency. This follows an AMD Radeon HD6410D graphics card and a hard disk up to 500GB of storage space.

Both models also offer a 1.3-megapixel camera on the front, which is also equipped with a microphone and numerous interfaces for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. Furthermore, a reader follows for multiple card formats, WiFi 802.11b/g/n for the exchange of data and a wireless keyboard is included. The prices for the two new series, we have still not available.

AZ Acer is just one of the last great all-in-one PCs presented here is our page with all the models come out so far. These devices include all the components within the body of the display, as does the Apple iMac, one of the first to focus on this solution.