If we talk about the complexity of the choice, the most difficult tops - perhaps, smartphones and tablets . If you only knew how many discussions we have had in the editorial on the subject. With laptops simpler, but here are a couple of places shaky, you can dig. I hope I have taken into account all the nuances :)
Two main trends of 2012: ultrabooks (Intel theme is still relevant) and Transformers (the better to enjoy the new Windows 8). But these trends are, in fact, directly related to the ideological concepts of Intel and Microsoft: they say, the guys have come up, and the others are adjusted.
But there is a third trend, by which not to pass, and which is much more pleasant in semantic terms - high-resolution display. Porridge brewed Apple, but Samsung is already with an awl in all possible places, also put pressure.
As always, the weather in computer innovations did three events: CES in Las Vegas, IFA exhibition in Berlin and announcements Apple. Were still CeBIT, which shows the layout ultrabook Fujitsu, and the exhibition Computex, which first came ASUS TAICHI, but it is a pleasant exception.
Everything in order, and go!
Main feature - the screen that rotates on its axis, making thus the device into a tablet. The screen is fixed inside the frame magnets. Despite the apparent fragility of this unique mechanism in its class (analogues still not) has proven successful since the Inspiron Duo .
Ultrabook available on processors Core i5/i7, with SSD-drives on the 128/256 GB. Body is made of carbon fiber and aluminum, FullHD-display is covered with glass Gorilla, a backlit keyboard.
Dell XPS 12 - one of the most convenient and reliable transformers for Windows 8.
3rd place
The essence of the unusual design in the same user-friendliness of the Windows 8 is close cover ultrabook, and it turns into a tablet.
TAICHI made in the case of a single piece of aluminum, and looks very similar to the Zenbook UX21 . With the only exception that the top of the gadget dirty incredibly quickly, because instead of the cover here - the touch screen. Well at least not scratched - covered with glass Gorilla. Resolution of both screens is 1920x1080 pixels.
Two main trends of 2012: ultrabooks (Intel theme is still relevant) and Transformers (the better to enjoy the new Windows 8). But these trends are, in fact, directly related to the ideological concepts of Intel and Microsoft: they say, the guys have come up, and the others are adjusted.
But there is a third trend, by which not to pass, and which is much more pleasant in semantic terms - high-resolution display. Porridge brewed Apple, but Samsung is already with an awl in all possible places, also put pressure.
As always, the weather in computer innovations did three events: CES in Las Vegas, IFA exhibition in Berlin and announcements Apple. Were still CeBIT, which shows the layout ultrabook Fujitsu, and the exhibition Computex, which first came ASUS TAICHI, but it is a pleasant exception.
Everything in order, and go!
5th place
To the honorable ranking fifth line - a reliable and accurate XPS 12, Dell ultrabook convertible with a proven design.Main feature - the screen that rotates on its axis, making thus the device into a tablet. The screen is fixed inside the frame magnets. Despite the apparent fragility of this unique mechanism in its class (analogues still not) has proven successful since the Inspiron Duo .
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| Dell XPS 12 |
Dell XPS 12 - one of the most convenient and reliable transformers for Windows 8.
4th place
Difficult choice, but fourth place given to the first ultrabook ThinkPad.
And not because he was looking forward to, but because it was expected
by all users of corporate laptops, tired to walk with tolstyachkov X201,
X220 and a range of T-.
X1 Carbon - the thinnest and lightest representative of the series ThinkPad, the most durable of all ultrabooks and lightest 14-inch ultrabook in principle. Case thickness gadget - 18.9 mm, weight 1.36 kg. A real feast for the employees of the Corporation! Unless, of course, a corporation, forked out to buy X1 Carbon its employees.
X1 Carbon - the thinnest and lightest representative of the series ThinkPad, the most durable of all ultrabooks and lightest 14-inch ultrabook in principle. Case thickness gadget - 18.9 mm, weight 1.36 kg. A real feast for the employees of the Corporation! Unless, of course, a corporation, forked out to buy X1 Carbon its employees.
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Lenovo X1 Carbon
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Inside ultrabook all in the mind: processors Core i5/i7, SSD-drives, 8 GB of RAM. However, many complete sets available. In particular, the version with 3G-module. The set of ports, to say so myself, two USB 3.0 and mini Display Port.
Of the nice pieces: the case of carbon fiber and magnesium, protection from liquid spills, a backlit keyboard, the presence of old-school trackpoint.
Of the nice pieces: the case of carbon fiber and magnesium, protection from liquid spills, a backlit keyboard, the presence of old-school trackpoint.
3rd place
Third place was decided to divide between the two gadgets. Or rather, three.
First, ASUS TAICHI. The world's first serial ultrabook with two screens the same diagonal. The world's first laptop with two screens, in principle, by the way, also released ASUS.The essence of the unusual design in the same user-friendliness of the Windows 8 is close cover ultrabook, and it turns into a tablet.
TAICHI made in the case of a single piece of aluminum, and looks very similar to the Zenbook UX21 . With the only exception that the top of the gadget dirty incredibly quickly, because instead of the cover here - the touch screen. Well at least not scratched - covered with glass Gorilla. Resolution of both screens is 1920x1080 pixels.
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The 11.6-inch ASUS TAICHI
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Filling - the maximum for ultrabooks: Intel processors up to the third generation Core i7 and SSD-drive.
Sad situation with connectors and battery: only two USB 3.0, micro HDMI
and micro Display Port, and battery lasts only two hours, when both
displays are active.
The only alternative to ASUS TAICHI - gadget from Samsung, which so far exists only as a concept. Though and working .
The only alternative to ASUS TAICHI - gadget from Samsung, which so far exists only as a concept. Though and working .
Third place number two - Acer S7. This is one the most progressive gadgets Acer recently, and one of the most powerful models of the company in general. In short, the line S7 - the finest in the world with a touch ultrabooks FullHD-screens. Gadgets in series two, with 11.6 - and 13.3-inch screen.
In short, Acer Well done, keep trying. And doubly good fellows, that they succeed.
All the more unlikely it seems gadget when you see him live. And it is not enough that the mass-produced - is already available in the official Russian stores.
Filling corresponds to the diagonal: Core i5 and i7 third generation, 8GB of RAM and SSD-drive. Graphics, however, the built - Intel HD 4000. Display at 900X4C mat, with a nice thin border and a resolution of 1600x900.
In short, Acer Well done, keep trying. And doubly good fellows, that they succeed.
2nd place
Samsung 900X4C - a real example of an almost perfect combination of advanced technology and practicality. 15.6-Inch Laptop 14.9 mm thick three years ago seemed unreal gadget.All the more unlikely it seems gadget when you see him live. And it is not enough that the mass-produced - is already available in the official Russian stores.
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Samsung 900X4C
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Still, the 15.6-inch notebook in the aluminum case so thick - a real shift in consciousness.
With 13 - and 15-inch MacBook Pro Retina pleasure to deal with in every way.
Display with resolution of 2560x1600 and 2880x1800 respectively, to
make life easier for many professional photographers and some editors. A new, much more compact dimensions, came in very handy for those who like to wear "tool" with him. Some even seriously thinking about a possible change to its Air MacBook Pro Retina 13.
Closest in terms of screen resolution, matched only by Apple Samsung, seem at IFA 2012 its 9 series c screen resolution 2560x1440. But while in concept form .
And so many options for filling the purse is bursting at the seams:
laptops are available even with SSD-drives at 768 GB, and many are
willing to pay serious money, because it's not just a chip, and the
required piece.
1 place
Predictably,
as well on the track, Cheboksary, Kazan, a 200% mark-up on the new
iPhone in Russia in the first day of worldwide sales, as 30 degrees in
the summer in Istanbul and other guys from Apple did not just unique in
its kind laptops, they presented the device , the chips are really in
demand, and other improvements were needed and, therefore, received with
great enthusiasm.
Closest in terms of screen resolution, matched only by Apple Samsung, seem at IFA 2012 its 9 series c screen resolution 2560x1440. But while in concept form .
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina in both diagonals
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Encouraging
new Macs and other chips: habitually neat buildings from a single piece
of aluminum and glass touchpad, a backlit keyboard and a long battery
life.
