Tilt back the lid, and there are barely a few millimetres of bezel framing the Dell¡¯s 15.6in display. This looks great (I¡¯m a big fan of teeny, tiny bezels), but it also means the Dell XPS 15 is smaller than laptops with similarly sized displays.
Power, gorgeous looks, fabulous display: is Dell%u2019s XPS 15 the perfect Windows laptop?(cliquez ici pour suivre le lien) It¡¯s a couple of millimetres thinner and narrower even than the equivalent MacBook Pro, and a more significant 12mm less deep; if you want a larger laptop with the smallest possible footprint, then the XPS 15 emphatically ticks that box. It¡¯s not too heavy, either, at 2kg on its own, and 2.34kg with the charger in the bag.What¡¯s most impressive, though, is that Dell has made a beautiful-looking laptop without compromising on the essentials. The backlit keyboard provides just enough key travel and feedback to make for comfortable typing, with no cramped cursor keys or layout issues to sour the deal, and the touchscreen above feels superbly responsive, with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 providing a smooth, silky feel for prods and gestures.
Even the buttonless touchpad, often a weak point for Windows devices, is good, and I found myself acclimatising to its solid clicks and range of multi-finger gestures with little in the way of annoyances and frustrations.As ever, though, it¡¯s connectivity that finds itself sacrificed at the altar of slimline loveliness. Dell has equipped the XPS 15 with a pair of USB 3 ports, a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port (which also doubles as a 40Gbits/sec Thunderbolt 3 connection), an SD card reader, a 3.5mm headset jack, and an HDMI 1.4 port.This roster of ports might be ample for a 13in Ultrabook, but it does seem a touch stingy here. I¡¯d want at least another USB 3 port, maybe even a couple of USB Type-C ports for good measure. But, while Dell has also dumped Ethernet by the wayside, there is at least a glimmer of sense in its decision to employ a blazingly quick 3x3-stream Broadcom 802.11ac Wi-Fi adapter.
Having controlled-screen access ¨C controlling both the time allowed, and the content accessed ¨C is simply being responsible. Tablets aren¡¯t digital babysitters, but they can be a godsend when used appropriately, especially for long journeys.Alphr says: There are two issues here that need attention ¨C the quantity of time, and the content consumed during that window. Dealing with the second is relatively easy: Google has given easy-to-follow instructions on how to enable parental controls in the Google Play store, and Apple has similar safeguards in place for iPads. Both of these lock down inappropriate content, making it accessible only with a password or passcode that you choose. Some tablets also have kid-safe sandboxes that allow only apps of your choice, which is a good bet for children too young to try to escape it.
Chinese giant, Xiaomi seems to be gearing up to expand its gadget portfolio with launch of its long-rumored Mi Notebook. A new image surfaced on the web, went viral on Friday revealing the notebook in its full glory.Technology news website Gizmo China revealed the first ever images of the Mi-series notebooks. The design of the device is uncannily similar to Apple¡¯s Macbook Air. The company has long been accused of copying Apple¡¯s design for its smartphones and tablets.The leaks also provide some information about the specifications of the laptop. The Mi Notebook is expected to sport an 11 inch and a 13 inch full HD display with 1080p resolution. The laptop was rumored to ship with an Atom processor, but new leaks suggest that the notebook will run on a Skylake processor. It will be coupled with an Intel Core i7-6500U (2 cores, 4 threads, base clock speed 2.50GHz, Turbo speed 3.10GHz) and 8 GB of RAM.
The Mi Notebook will run on Windows 10 and will not feature a touch screen. The device is allegedly set to launch some time before September. Xiaomi is also teasing a big event coming in July, where the company may showcase its new series of laptops.We would take this leak with a pinch of salt, and wait for the company to make any official announcements.After the initial hype surrounding touch devices like tablets, many PC pundits rushed to write off traditional portable computing platforms. Big mistake! The laptop PC might reasonably say, like Mark Twain when he found his own obituary in a newspaper: "Rumours of my death are an exaggeration!"iBall, the Indian maker of many tablet models, clearly agrees. The company has just launched a compellingly priced Windows laptop, whose weight -- a whisker over 1 kg for the 11.6 inch screen model -- challenges the pricier Ultrabooks of a few years ago.
If you¡¯re worried that the tablet will take over your child¡¯s life, Screen Time is a great answer for iOS and Android tablets. Rather than simply switching the tablet off after a certain time, the app allows you to remotely put restrictions on some apps (say, two hours of Minecraft per day) while leaving others unfiltered (no limits on a revision guide, for example). You can disable everything after bedtime, and put separate limits on school nights and holidays ¨C you can even offer more time on their favourite apps as an incentive for other goals.As Peter explains above, none of this is a substitute for parental supervision, but it¡¯s a little extra peace of mind for when you can¡¯t be there.Peter Jenkinson: Look at tablets as an ¡°edutainment¡± device: load them with a balanced menu of content, from pure fun and films to undercover learning apps, of which there are many.Restrict content access from the get-go, and make sure you¡¯re always the one in charge of the device. You don¡¯t want to realise this too late, after you¡¯ve had that head-in-hands bill from unfortunate in-app purchases that your child has made.
Alphr says: Your children will grow up in a very different world to the one you grew up in. Digital technology is ever-present, as is access to a seemingly unlimited reservoir of information. Controlling access to tablets is therefore a very complex issue, and one that requires a balanced understanding of the fact your child¡¯s digital literacy will likely surpass your own.That¡¯s not to say you shouldn¡¯t be in control. You definitely should. While your child will become adept at using touchscreens and navigating the internet, you¡¯ll need to make sure there are limits to what they can access, and that any payments go through you. As with the real world, you want to demark a safe area for play and learning.While digital literacy is important, traditional literacy is even more essential. Tablets can be a great tool for fun and education, but encouraging your child to take the time to stick with one story is crucial. Trust your instincts, and don¡¯t throw away your books.
Xiaomi aka China¡¯s Apple has been in the smartphone league for quite some time now, the company has also stretched its arms to produce other tech products such as the Ninebot or the Mi drone.xiaomiNow the company has officially launched its Mi Notebook Air in the market alongside its Redmi Pro smartphone. The highlight of the laptop is the discrete graphic card, a feature missing from many ultra-portable laptops available in the market. The downside is, it will only be available for purchase in China.The company was able cut down the weight to just 1.07 kg on the smaller version, even with clad-aluminium chassis aboard. While Xiaomi is selling the Mi Notebook Air under its own branding, the laptop is actually made by a partner called Tian Mi.Both version of the Mi Notebook Air come with Full HD display. There hasn¡¯t been much revealed regarding the display featuring the 2K touch panels.The touch panels are out of the question, if Xiaomi plans to follow the likes of Apple. It is also expected that the laptops will feature more than 300-nits of display and at least a 90 percent color gamut.
The 13.3-inch version of the Mi Notebook Air is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor alongside 8GB DDR4 memory. It runs on Windows 10 operating system. It will also offer 256GB PCIe SSD, battery life up to 9.5 hours, AKG and Dolby speakers.The smaller variant comes with a 12.5 inch full HD display and is powered by the Intel Core M3 processor with 4GB of RAM and 128GB SATA SSD. Rest other features are same as the latter.Both variants of the laptop will go on sale on August 2 and will retail for 4,999 yuan and 3,499 yuan respectively.Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi Notebook Pro variant in 2017. The newly launched laptops can also make their way to international shores by next year.Considering the huge fan base in the subcontinent, the Mi Notebook Air can hit the Indian market by the end of the year or may be in September.