Worlds first 4k HD laptop from TOSHIBA ...Live in the new real world

Aiming to be among the top 3 tech players in India, Japanese giant Toshiba today unveiled a range of devices, foraying into newer segments like 2-in-1s (tablet-cum-notebooks) and workstations, and launched the world’s first ultra HD 4K laptop in India.


“The Indian market itself has a lot of potential, it is still an under-penetrated market. These new innovations will help us expand our presence and market share to double digits. We aim to be among the top three players this fiscal (by March 2015),” Toshiba Country Head India (DS Division) Sanjay Warke told PTI. The company has market share of 6-7 percent, he added. The Satellite P50, which Toshiba says is the world’s first Ultra HD 4K laptop, has a 15.6-inch touchscreen display, high-quality stereo speakers by Harman Kardon, fourth generation Intel Core H series processors, gaming-class AMD Radeon R9 M265X graphics and is priced at Rs 86,000.

The other notebooks include Satellite S40 (Rs 50,790) and Satellite L range (priced between Rs 25,785 and Rs 51,340). The detachable 2-in-1 laptop — Portege Z10t-A and Satellite L30W allow users to use the device as a notebook as well as a tablet by detaching the keyboard. The Satellite L30W will be available from next month at Rs 53,520. Asked if tablets would be introduced as a separate product, Warke said the company was exploring that option. ”In international markets, we have tablets. We are exploring to see if they can be introduced here as well,” he said.

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Surface Pro 3!! Are you ready to buy it???????

As someone blessed with the opportunity to try the Surface Pro 3 early, I can say it is truly a game changer. It is very light, has great battery life and a big beautiful display. The tablet/laptop hybrid is far beyond offerings by competitors, including Apple. If you even consider buying a Macbook Air over this, you are arguably making a huge mistake.

With that said, the Surface Pro 3 will begin hitting stores this Friday, June 20th. While the computer is great out of the box, it is not complete until you install useful apps and programs. But wait, aren't apps and programs the same thing? Yes and no. They are both pieces of software, but apps run in the Modern UI, and programs run in the classic UI. While Windows RT variants of Surface cannot install extra programs, the Pro 3 can, since it has an x86_64 Haswell processor. Below is a list of suggested programs, apps, games and hardware accessories.



Accessories

Type Keyboard Cover -- this is the official keyboard accessory from Microsoft -- a must buy to get the full experience. However, the Surface Pro 3 can operate without it. The onscreen keyboard works great and if you need, you can plug any USB keyboard into it for use at a table or desk.

microSD card -- While the Pro 3 comes with an ample amount of on-board storage, you can expand it using a microSD card. 128GB cards have hit the market recently and go for as little as $99, so if you need more room for photos and documents, this is a great way to go. Sure, you can use a flash drive, but that will take up the only USB port on the device.

USB Hub/Ethernet port -- speaking of having one USB port, it is at least a 3.0 variant, so it is fast. You can increase this by using any USB hub. However, I would suggest getting one with an integrated ethernet port. Since the Pro 3 does not have one (WiFi only, folks), it could prove useful in a pinch.

Sleeve -- The Surface Pro 3 is a work of art and it would be a shame to get it dinged up or scratched. Protect your investment with a sleeve or case. Here is one that I recommend and use at Amazon. Fits perfectly.

Bluetooth Mouse -- If you buy the Type Keyboard cover, it has a built in trackpad that works well. However, when doing serious work, I prefer a mouse and I bet many of you do too. The mouse that I chose is the Microsoft Sculpt Mouse. Not only is it Bluetooth and super comfortable, it has been on sale at Amazon for $24.99 -- a steal.

Xbox One Controller -- Microsoft recently released drivers for the Xbox One Controller. This allows you to be better immersed into the game you are playing. While normally $59.99, Amazon has been selling it at a cheaper $49.99. If you like to game, you should buy this.

Dock (eventually) -- While the dock will not be available at launch, this $199 accessory should be on your wish-list. Sadly, it is not yet known when consumers will be able to buy it. The Surface Pro 3 can already replace your laptop and tablet, but the dock will allow you to replace a desktop too. You see, you can leave accessories plugged into the dock such as a 4TB USB HDD, mouse, keyboard and 4K monitor and when you dock the SP3 they will all become available.

Apps

IM+ Pro -- If you like to chat with friends while relaxing on the couch, IM+ Pro is a great way to do it. Optimized for the Modern UI and on-screen keyboard, you can interact with friends on many popular chat networks, including Google's own Hangouts (Google Talk).

KVADPhoto+ PRO -- This is a photo editing app that I stumbled across because it was on sale. I have been blown away by all of the options that it offers. While I own a copy of Adobe's Photoshop 12 Elements, I did not even bother to install it on the Pro 3. You can easily crop and edit photos including fun effects for a paltry $4.99.

MetroTube -- If you like watching YouTube videos, MetroTube is the best way to do it on any platform. It is better than the native YouTube app on iOS and Android or even the web browser. By logging in with your Google account, it syncs up your subscriptions and displays them in a neat and organized way. My favorite part? You can set 1080p as the default viewing option. This way, you can be sure that you always see 1080p when available without a need to switch to it.

Twitter and Facebook -- Social media is all the rage and Windows is right there with competitors. Facebook and Twitter are both available. While the web browser experience is superior for both, the Modern UI apps are convenient when using the computer as a tablet and relaxing.

Kindle -- No explanation needed. Turn the Surface Pro 3 into an e-reader.

Nextgen Reader -- Feedly fan? Me too. It's a great way to keep on top of the news. However, the web client is not ideal for a tablet and Feedly does not offer a Windows 8.x app. No worries, Nextgen reader is actually better than official Feedly apps.

Netflix -- Netflix is still one of the best deals in entertainment. Again, yes you can access it in a web browser, but the app works better in tablet mode.

Fresh Paint -- The stylus/pen that comes with the Pro 3 will help you draw and paint masterpieces. A must download.

Bing Wikipedia Browser -- Everybody loves Wikipedia; well, maybe not college professors -- they seem to frown on sourcing it. Still, the free encyclopedia is a wonderful way to learn about pretty much anything. This app from Microsoft makes searching and accessing Wikipedia even better.

IRC Explorer -- IRC, really? People still use that? Yes, some of us nerds still like to chat in channels about various topics. This is the best Modern UI client available.

Xbox Music -- this comes preloaded, but I highly recommend using it and subscribing. The service is available for iOS, Android, Web and Windows Phone too, so it is very versatile. The Modern UI app is wonderful and enhances the Windows 8.x experience.

Modern UI Games

ilomilo plus -- A cute puzzle/platformer type game where you control two characters and try to get them to meet in each level. It is harder to do than it sounds and looks beautiful.

Rayman Fiesta Run and Rayman Jungle Run -- the original Rayman is my favorite game of all time. Ubisoft smartly made the franchise into a constant-running type game on tablets. This means there is no virtual d-pad to ruin the experience. You just tap to play. Both the graphics and music are wonderful.

Riptide GP and Riptide GP 2 -- Another favorite game of mine is Wave Race 64. Riptide GP and its sequel are similar in that they are jet ski racing with the ability to do tricks.

Nesbox -- Like ROMS? Me too. While we do not condone downloading them, if you do, Nesbox is a wonderful solution, supporting NES, SNES and Genesis. Best of all, like all the games listed above, the Xbox One controller is supported!

Programs

Office 2013 -- The cheaper versions of Surface, the RT models, get Office 2013 for free, while the Pro versions don't. That's not fair! Well, life isn't fair. You will want to buy this immediately. If your employer uses Office, you may be able to get it for $9.99 through the Home Use Program. Even at full-retail price, Office 2013 is worth it for professionals and home users alike. Can you get by with the free Libreoffice? Maybe, but Office is better.

Media Player Classic Home Cinema -- While an app like Netflix is great for streaming videos, Media Player Classic Home Cinema is the gold-standard for local video playback on Windows.

Transmission-Qt -- If you fancy downloading torrents, there are many options available. Unfortunately, many are bloated and full of ads and spyware. Transmision-Qt is a port of the classic Linux torrent client, Transmission. No-nonsense and straightforward.

7-Zip -- Winzip? Winrar? Old news. Get 7-Zip for packing and unpacking files.

Foobar 2000 -- While streaming music services like Xbox Music and Beats Music are all the rage, many of us still have locally stored music. Foobar 2000 is both a classic and well respected music player for locally stored files. It is lightweight with a basic UI, and that is the allure. It focuses on the music quality rather than bells and whistles.

IrfanView -- For quickly viewing images, Irfanview is a great option. It is no frills and lightweight. It too is well respected and supported for many years.

Paint.net -- For many people, Adobe PhotoShop is not only too expensive and hard to use, but overkill too. Paint.net is a program that offers strong image editing without overwhelming the user. Best of all? It is free. While KVADPhoto+ PRO offers much of the same functionality, Paint.net uses a classic UI which some will prefer.

mIRC -- If you prefer your chatting in the classic UI rather than Modern, mIRC is the best. I suggest trying IRC Explorer first, and only installing mIRC if you do not like it.

Firefox -- Internet Explorer 11 is a wonderful browser. However, I have encountered sites that do not work well with it, such as Google Play Music. While I prefer Chrome overall, I have found the fonts to be blurry on the Surface Pro 3's hi-res screen. Firefox however, looks great and performs wonderfully on the tablet. Fonts are clean and crisp and easy to read. I suggest using Internet Explorer 11 most of the time and only switching to Firefox if a rare incompatibility rears its head.

CCleaner -- After installing and removing programs, a lot of crap gets left behind in the registry. Not to mention, when you surf the web, many cookies are left behind along with cache. If you feel very strongly about privacy or keeping your registry clean, this is a great program to run every once in a while.

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Toshiba announces two new Satellite Click 2-in-1 PCs

There was a time when 2-in-1 laptop-cum-tablets were a niche tool and a bit clunky to use. Quickly, however, they've become much slicker and will surely become a mainstream device in the future. Presumably of the same mind, Toshiba has just released two such pieces of kit.

The Satellite Click 2 and Satellite Click 2 Pro each feature a 13.3-inch display that can be used as a tablet when removed from their keyboards. "Both give consumers the productivity benefits of a laptop and the convenience and battery life of a tablet in one device,” says senior director of product marketing for Toshiba America Information Systems Philip Osako in a press release.

As you'd expect, the Satellite Click 2 is the more restrained of the two devices. Having said that, it still features a quad-core Intel Pentium processor, a 500 GB hard drive and 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as a 1366 x 768 HD display.

Toshiba says it is both audibly and physically discrete. The Satellite Click 2 is said to run quietly and has a slim 0.9 in (2.3 cm) profile. Other features include hard-drive impact protection and the ability to charge other USB devices even when it is in sleep mode. The device will retail for a recommended US$586.99 in the US, and at comparable prices elsewhere.

The Satellite Click 2 Pro is, naturally, somewhat more of a powerhouse. At 0.78 in (2 cm) it is a little trimmer than its sibling, but it's powered by a 4th-generation Intel Core processor and has a full HD display. It features a Harman Kardon sound system, a front HD webcam for video chatting and a rear 5 MP camera for taking high-res photos and videos.

The tablet itself has a 128 GB SSD HD and gains an extra 500 GB of storage when connected to the keyboard. A variety of ports and connections include a microSD card slot, Micro HDMI and Micro USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports including one with USB Sleep & Charge functionality, an HDMI port, wireless display and Intel WiDi support. Toshiba's recommended price for all that is $1,028.99.

Both the Satellite Click 2 and the Satellite Click 2 Pro will be available from late June

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samsung ATIV Q

This samsung ATIV Q has a typical tablet form and also note book computing form . we can also have a floating design can share the content with two people .It can allows for several different viewing angles, and the keyboard can be folded back to make it tablet . And another forth design if i don't want to use keyboard i have the ability to just touch the pannel . The ATIV Q is made mostly from magnesium , is admirable thin at 13.9 mm .

The ATIV Q has 13.3 inch multi touch screen , it has a  resolution of (3200 * 1800 pixels ) with 276 PPI .The Q can run on both Windows 8 and Android 4.2.2 , it is powered by dual -core 1.6 GHz , i5 -4200 U processor . samsung chose to power the base model ULV i5 Haswell chip . The i5- 4200U has only HD 4400 graphics . As for the internal storage ATIV Q offers 128 GB configuration .It has 720p HD front - facing camera and USB - 3.0 ports and also has HDMI port . finally the battery life must be considered the ATIV Q powered by super efficient , Haswell CPU , claims 9 hours battery of usage between charges . samsung convertible includes an S pen stylus with 1024 degrees of pressure sensitivity . The higher resolution and longer battery life could also be a deciding factor for the artistic professionals . As far as its price is concerned it costs is 1599 $ .

specifications 

• processor 1.6 GHz dual-core i5-4200U quad core processor , Intel HD graphics 4400 .
• OS Windows 8 and Android Jelly Bean
• Display 13.3-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 3200 x 1800,
• RAM 4GB of DDR3
• Memory 128GB SSD
• Thin 13.9mm
• Weight 3 Pound
• Battery life upto 9 hrs. 

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Sennheiser HD 380 pro

Pros

Bass is deep but not exaggerated.

Sounds are well-defined and clear and great for listening to songs as voices are not overwhelmed by the accompanying music.

Provides some noise isolation, allowing you to listen in high ambient noise places

Cons

Coiled cable provided, while long, is rather cumbersome and travel-unfriendly.

Also, for audiophiles looking for stylish headphones, the HD 380 pro is less than aesthetic.

Summary

The Sennheiser HD 380 pro is very comfortable to put on and delivers well relative to its price bracket. Highly recommended for buyers looking for good quality over-ear headphones.

As far as its price is concerned its cost is $ 199.99. 

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