Sunday 24 June 2012

Microsoft Surface for Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro

Although there are all sorts of tablets on the market, Microsoft has recently announced its latest tablet called Microsoft Surface so, let us have a closer look at it.





According to the reports, there are two versions of this tablet available, Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows 8 Pro. Both these tablets come with an all-magnesium VaporMg case and a built-in kickstand. Surface for Windows RT is powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 quad-core processor, and it features 10.6-inch ClearType HD touchscreen as well as a micro HDMI video output.







As for storage, this tablet comes with 32GB or 64GB of internal storage space, and it has USB 2.0 port and a microSD card slot. Surface for Windows RT is just 9.3mm thick and it weighs 676g, and it supports WiFi connectivity thanks to 2×2 MIMO antennae. As for the battery, this tablet comes with 31.5 W-h battery. Surface for Windows 8 Pro comes with Intel Ivy Bridge 3rd gen Core processor, 10.6-inch ClearType touchscreen with Full HD resolution. This tablet comes with microSDXC card slot, USB 3.0 and Mini DisplayPort, and it also supports WiFi. As for storage, Surface for Windows 8 comes with 64GB and 128GB of storage, and it uses battery with 42 W-h capacity. As for size, this tablet is 13.5mm thick and it weighs 903g.








Microsoft also plans to release Touch Cover and Type Cover that will make typing simpler and easier and protect your tablet at the same time. As for availability and pricing of these tablets, no information is available so far.

Thursday 7 June 2012

iHome Audio iP76: Speaker dock for iPhone and iPad with multiple functionality

We have covered all sorts of iOS speaker docks in the past, but today we have another colorful speaker dock for your iPhone and iPod.





iP76 is color changing speaker tower that comes from iHome Audio, and it comes with 16 multi-color LED clusters so it can deliver various light effects while reproducing the music from your iOS device. All that you have to do is to set the default color and the desired effect, and iP76 will match the light with the music that is currently playing. As for playback, iP76 is equipped with four speakers with Reson8 speaker technology, and in order to enjoy in your favorite music, you just have to pair up iP76 with a Bluetooth device and stream your music wirelessly. In addition, you can dock your iPhone or iPad and recharge them, or you can connect any audio device to it thanks to the audio jack. If you want, you can even connect your iP76 with your TV via the built-in component video output, or use iP76 as an internet radio or alarm clock thanks to the free iOS apps.


iHome Audio iP76 is one multifunctional device and it is priced at $199.99.