Thursday, August 13, 2015

Apple 64GB 9,7" iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi Only, Silver) Review


Apple 64GB 9,7" iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi Only, Silver)
9,7" iPad Air 2



Work and play faster, thinner, and lighter with the silver 64GB iPad Air 2 from Apple. Featuring Apple's 64-bit A8X chip and M8 coprocessor, the Air 2 delivers 40% faster CPU performance and 2.5 times the graphics performance when compared to its predecessor. It's also 18% thinner at 0.24" and weighs 0.96 lb. The LED-backlit 9.7" 2048 x 1536 Retina IPS LCD display's anti-reflective coating reduces glare by 56% and uses a single-layer design to eliminate internal reflectance for richer colors, greater contrast, and sharper images.
This iPad features 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi technology with MIMO support for download speeds up to 866 Mbps as well as Bluetooth 4.0. Share documents and files with AirDrop and stream your iPad's content to your compatible HDTV and speakers with AirPlay.
The Air 2 features Apple Touch ID technology, which uses your fingerprint to unlock your device as well as make secure purchases in iTunes, iBooks, and the App Store. The 1.2MP front and 8MP rear camera let you take high-resolution photos and videos as well as videochat in HD while dual microphones reduce background noise. The iPad Air 2 runs iOS 8, featuring Siri, iCloud, and Spotlight Search.
Thinner & Lighter
The iPad Air 2 is 18% thinner than its predecessor at 0.24" and weighs just 0.96 lb. While lightweight, the Air 2 is still durable, thanks to its aluminum unibody construction.
Retina Display
Within the 9.7" LED-backlit touchscreen, the 2048 x 1536 native resolution renders text and images at 264 pixels per inch and a total of over 3.1 million pixels. The display uses a 1-layer design, which eliminates gaps between layers, along with the internal reflections caused by those gaps. This results in richer colors, greater contrast, and sharper, more vivid images. The display also features a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating to keep your screen clean.
Tri-Core A8X Chip
The iPad Air 2 ships with the Apple A8X chip, which is 40% faster than the A7 chip in the previous iPad Air. It also has 2.5x the graphics performance of the A7 chip. The A8X is built upon second-generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture, giving it high performance while retaining a 10-hour battery life.
M8 Coprocessor
The iPad Air 2 was designed to be on the move. That's why the M8 coprocessor measures motion from your iPad by pulling data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and barometer. This allows your apps to give you a better experience based on the movement of your iPad Air 2. It's a task that would normally fall to the A8X. But by using the more efficient M8 chip, you save on power use and the A8X chip is able to focus on other tasks.
Battery Life
The iPad Air 2 may be faster and more powerful, but it's not more power hungry. Even though it's 18% percent thinner and 40% faster than the previous-generation iPad Air, it still gives you the same 10-hour battery life, thanks to the A8X chip's energy-efficient design.
Touch ID
Your fingerprint is the perfect password. You always have it with you. And no one can ever guess what it is. Apple's Touch ID technology uses a unique fingerprint identity sensor to make unlocking your iPad easy and secure. Just put your finger on the Home button to unlock your iPad. Touch ID is capable of 360 degree readability, so no matter how you're holding it - portrait, landscape, or anything in between - your iPad knows who you are.
802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
With more than twice the Wi-Fi performance, thanks to the 802.11ac antenna and MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) technology, the iPad Air 2 can reach download speeds of up to 866 Mbps. With dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and MIMO, that's more than double the data rate of the previous-generation iPad Air. So now when you want to download a movie, share photos or documents with AirDrop, or just browse the web, your connection is faster than ever.
FaceTime HD Camera
With FaceTime video calls on iPad Air 2, your conversations look better than before. Make a video call over Wi-Fi and see (or show) every expression on the display. The FaceTime HD camera features a backside illuminated sensor, which brightens up your FaceTime chats, selfies, and group Photo Booth shots, even in low-light situations. The camera records 720p HD video and 1.2MP photos, and features an f/2.2 aperture, auto HDR, face detection, burst mode, exposure control, and timer mode.
8-Megapixel iSight Camera
The 8-megapixel iSight camera on the Air 2 was designed to help you capture all of life's moments at a moment's notice. Use the Retina display as an easy viewfinder to frame the perfect shot. Quickly swipe between capturing stills or 1080p Full HD video at 30 fps. Every time you shoot, the image processor in the A8X chip works with the camera to make the adjustments necessary to make your picture as great as it can be.

The iSight camera's five-element autofocus lens features an f/2.4 aperture, hybrid infrared filter, backside illumination, face detection, exposure control, panorama mode (up to 43MP), burst mode, tap to focus, geotagging, and timer mode. When producing videos, you can record in 120 fps slo-mo or make time lapses to speed up or slow down the action. Video recording is also enhanced by image stabilization, face detection, 3x video zoom, and geotagging.
iOS 8
iOS 8 improves upon iOS 7 by adding an all-new Photos app, including voice and video messaging and location sharing in Messages, predictive text, third-party keyboards, the Health app, and more. Continuity lets you start a project on one device and finish it on another. Family Sharing lets up to six people in your family share movies, books, music, and apps. With iCloud Drive, you can safely store any kind of document and access it from any device. The revamped Spotlight search function now gives you suggestions from Wikipedia entries, places nearby, trending news, and more, and is smart enough to recognize context and location to offer you the most relevant information. iOS 8 is designed to work seamlessly with the iPad Air 2, taking full advantage of its A8X chip, 802.11ac wireless capability, and Retina display.
iCloud
iCloud automatically makes sure you always have the latest versions of your most important things, like documents, apps, notes, and contacts, on whatever device you are using, even a PC. It lets you easily share photos, calendars, locations, and more with friends and family. And with Find My iPhone, it helps you find your device if you lose it. iCloud also backs up and secures your files, account names, passwords, and credit card numbers. Your iCloud account comes with 5GB of storage, free.
Siri
Siri lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, check the latest scores, and more. Ask Siri to complete tasks just by holding down the Home button and talking. Siri understands what you say, knows what you mean and even responds to you.
AirPlay
AirPlay functions off of the wireless capabilities of the iPad Air 2 and allows you to seamlessly watch or listen to your content on your HDTV. When connected to the same wireless network, content can be controlled from the iPad and ported through or watched on auxiliary devices.
Audio Playback

  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
  • Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
  • User-configurable maximum volume limit
  • Video Formats Supported
    H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 5.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, and PCM stereo audio in .avi file format.
    Language Support
    English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
    QuickType Keyboard Support
    English (Australia, Canada, India, UK, U.S.), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
    QuickType Keyboard Support with Predictive Input
    English (Australia, Canada, India, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), and Thai.
    Siri Language Support
    English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Mainland China, Taiwan), and Cantonese (Hong Kong).
    Dictation Languages
    English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Mainland China, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Swedish, Turkish, Thai, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
    Definition Dictionary Support
    English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Thai, and Turkish.
    Bilingual Dictionary Support
    Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
    Spell Check
    English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Swedish, and Turkish.
    Viewable Document Types
    .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; and .ics.
    Accessibility
    VoiceOver screen reader, Guided Access, Switch Control, support for playback of closed-captioned content, predictive text, keyboard shortcuts, Speak Screen, Safari Reader, AssistiveTouch, support for third-party keyboards, full-screen zoom magnification, larger type, bold text, increase contrast, reduce motion, on/off labels, invert colors, left/right volume adjustment.
    Built-In Apps
    Camera, Photos, Messages, FaceTime, Mail, Music, Safari, Maps, Siri, Calendar, iTunes Store, App Store, Notes, Contacts, iBooks, Game Center, Reminders, Clock, Videos, Newsstand, Photo Booth, and Podcasts.
    Free Apps from Apple
    iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iTunes U, Find My iPhone, Find My Friends, Remote, and Trailers.
    Location Features
    Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation.

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    Samsung 16GB Galaxy Tab S Multi-Touch 10.5" Wi-Fi Tablet (Dazzling White) Review



    Samsung 16GB Galaxy Tab S Multi-Touch 10.5" Wi-Fi Tablet (Dazzling White)
    SM-T800NZWAXAR


    Combine powerful performance and wireless connectivity with the dazzling white 16GB Galaxy Tab S Multi-Touch 10.5" Wi-Fi Tablet from Samsung. This tablet features the Samsung octa-core chipset, which consists of 1.9 GHz and 1.3 GHz quad-core processors, and has 3GB of RAM. This system also has 16GB of built-in storage and adds a microSD slot for additional storage; the microSD slot supports microSDXC cards up to 128GB. For high-speed Internet connectivity, dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with MIMO technology is built-in. Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity is also integrated for pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

    This Samsung Galaxy Tab S features a 10.5" Super AMOLED touchscreen display with a WQXGA 2560 x 1600 native resolution for viewing detailed high-definition content. The onboard front facing 2.1-megapixel and rear 8-megapixel cameras allow you take pictures of yourself and the world around you, the rear camera is also accompanied by an LED flash for capturing images in low-light conditions. There's also a fingerprint reader on the tablet, which allows you to secure the device with the swipe of a finger. An IR blaster is also integrated for using the tablet as a universal remote control for compatible IR devices.

    A Micro-USB 2.0 interface is onboard for mass storage connections and charging the device; a USB cable and charger are included. The internal 7900mAh battery is designed to offer hours of enjoyment before recharging is needed. The Galaxy Tab S comes with the Android KitKat 4.4 operating system, this operation system is designed for fluid and intuitive multi-touch navigation. This device also features GPS with GLONASS, which allows you to use Google's location based services, including turn-by-turn GPS navigation.
    Hunger Games Movie Pack App
    This tablet includes the Hunger Games Movie Pack app. This app allows you to download the Hunger Games and Hunger Games: Catching Fire films for free from the Google Play store. The app also gives you access to additional movie content.
    Multi-Window
    Use two compatible apps side-by-side with the ability to drag content from one app to the other.
    Multi-User Mode
    Get a unique login for a personalized tablet experience for multiple users, supporting up to 8 profiles.
    Kids Mode
    Provide a secure environment for kids with library of content and entertainment available via the Kids store.
    Ultra-Power Saving Mode
    Turns your screen to black and white and shuts off nonessential apps so you can maximize battery life when needed.
    Hancom Office
    Access a full suite of office documents including spreadsheets and presentations.
    Smart Switch
    Smart Switch is design to make switching devices easy. You can move your contacts, photos and media easily and securely.
    Sidesync
    Conveniently view and control the screens of compatible smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S 5 directly on your Galaxy Tab S, so you don't have to put down your tablet while you're working, browsing or watching.
    Pre-Installed Applications
    Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Contacts, Dropbox, e-Meeting, Email, Flipboard, Gallery, Hancom Viewer, Hancom Office, Help, Internet, Kids Mode, KNOX, Memo, Music, My Files, New York Times, S-Voice, Samsung Apps, Settings, SideSync 3.0, Remote PC, Video, WatchON, S-Voice, World Clock, WebEX
    Content and Services

  • WatchON: With the built-in IR blaster, your tablet becomes a remote control for your TV and also provides video-on-demand to easily find your favorite movies and TV shows.
  • Paper Garden: Discover and enjoy visually distinct, interactive top brand magazines in one location.
  • Milk Music: Milk Music is an ad-free radio service that gives access to a library of music content, curated by top DJs and industry professionals, all for free.
  • Supported Files and Formats
    Message
  • Email (POP3/IMAP/SMTP/SSL/TLS)
  • Exchange ActiveSync Email

    Audio Files:
  • Audio Formats: MP3, M4A ,3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
  • Audio Codecs: MP3, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC

    Video Files:
  • Video Output: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
  • Playback Format: H.263, H.264 (AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8

    Image Files:
  • A-GIF, BMP, GIF, JPEG, P-JPEG, PNG, WBMP

    Document Files:
  • Word File: .doc, .docx, .txt, .hwp, .rtf
  • Excel File: .xls .xlsx .csv
  • PowerPoint: .ppt .pptx .pps
  • PDF: .pdf
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    Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2" 64GB (Wi-Fi) Review

    Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2" 64GB (Wi-Fi)

    Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2" 64GB (Wi-Fi)



    The black Samsung 64GB Galaxy Note Pro 12.2" Wi-Fi Tablet delivers powerful on-the-go performance and enhanced productivity. This tablet houses a 12.2" multi-touch TFT display with a native WQXGA 2560 x 1600 resolution. For robust processing, the Exynos 5 Octa chipset is onboard, which consists of a quad-core A15 1.9 GHz CPU and a second quad-core A7 1.3 GHz CPU. The Galaxy Note Pro also has 3GB of RAM and 64GB eMMC storage. Storage capacity can be expanded by an additional 64GB via the tablet's microSDXC card slot. The tablet also has a micro-USB 3.0 interface for charging and mass-storage connections; a USB cable and power adapter are included.

    The included S Pen stylus allows you to intuitively navigate the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Pre-installed apps like Action Memo and Screen Write give you the freedom of writing naturally, just as you would with a traditional pen and paper. The integrated Air Command app allows you to quickly access five S Pen-specific apps from one central location. When not in use, the S Pen can be docked inside of the Galaxy Note Pro for safe and convenient storage.

    Bluetooth 4.0 is built-in for wireless communication with other Bluetooth-enabled devices along with Wi-Fi for high-speed Internet access. There are also dual cameras built-in; the rear 8MP camera is accompanied by a LED flash for capturing photos in low-light situations. There's even an integrated IR blaster for controlling infrared devices. GPS with GLONASS is also built-in for Google location and map services.
    12.2" 4 Mega Pixel Display
    The 12.2" 4 Mega Pixel display is designed for vivid color reproduction and displaying a variety of content. This versatile screen allows you to "flip" through digital magazines, review detailed work documents or enjoy your favorite movies with built-in dual speakers.
    Magazine UX
    Create your own magazine-inspired home screen on the Galaxy Note Pro. Showcase recent photos from your gallery, check important newsfeeds and designate go-to apps in one convenient place.
    Enhanced Multi-Window
    Instead of toggling between functions and apps, you can view multiple windows and do multiple things simultaneously. Multi-Window on the Galaxy Note Pro means you can view up-to four different screens at once. Browse the web, watch a video, edit a document and play a game at the same time.
    Remote PC
    With the Galaxy Note Pro's Remote PC capability, you can find and transfer data remotely from your PC to your tablet whenever and wherever you need it. You can also edit and save documents on the go with the Galaxy Note Pro and see the changes reflected immediately on your PC.
    Virtual Keyboard
    With the Galaxy Note Pro's Virtual Keyboard, you can always opt to use a keyboard that's designed to be as intuitive and responsive as traditional computer keyboards.
    WebEx
    With WebEx, multi-point video conferencing over wireless networks is as easy as making a phone call or sending an email. Host a group chat with up to eight people, and even share screens between devices. Each Galaxy Note Pro comes loaded with a 6-month free trial.
    e-Meeting
    Meetings are designed to be productive, efficient and green when they're powered by e-Meeting, a personal organizer with sharing capabilities. With a simple mobile AP or Wi-Fi connection, you can link meeting participants by sharing data simultaneously and even take notes on the same whiteboard.
    Air Command
    Hover the S Pen anywhere on the screen, then click the pen button to get instant access to five useful S Pen features including Action Memo, Scrapbooker, Screen Write, S Finder and Pen Window.
    Action Memo
    Write down anything for now or later. By linking memos to actions, you can perform various tasks like calling the number or searching the address you just wrote down.
    Scrapbooker
    Easily scrap, categorize, and then track down images, videos and other content. Just circle the information or image that you want to save and move it into the Scrapbooker.
    Screen Write
    Quickly grab a screenshot and make annotations on it before saving it to your gallery or sharing it via SMS, email or other apps.
    S Finder
    Search your entire device by keywords and apply date, location or content filters to locate your favorite photos, important documents or even old chats.
    Pen Window
    Use the S Pen to summon a simple task, which will pop-up for enhanced multi-tasking.
    Content
    The Galaxy Note Pro comes with promotional offers of popular apps like NYTimes for Android, Bloomberg Businessweek+, Livesport, Oxford Advanced Learner's A-Z, LinkedIn, Blurb, Hancom Office for Android PC, Cisco WebEx Meetings, Remote PC App, EasilyDo Pro for Tablet, Evernote, Dropbox, Bitcasa and Sketchbook for Galaxy. Please see the manufacturer's website for details.
    Applications
    Pre-loaded: Businessweek+, Calculator, Camera, Chrome Browser, Clock, Contact, Dropbox, Email, E-Meeting, Evernote, Flipboard, Gallery, Gmail, Google, Google+, Hancell, Hangout, Hanshow, Hanwrite, Internet, Maps, Music, My Files, New York Times, Play Books, Play Magazines, Play Movies and TV, Play Music, Play Store, S Finder, S Note, S Planner, S Translator, Samsung Apps, S-Voice, Twitter, Video, Voice Search, WatchON, WebEx, Meetings, YouTube
    Stub: Group Play, S Translator, Samsung Link, Story Album, Video, Editor, Knox, Sketchbook Pro, Side Sync
    Download Apps for Galaxy: ChatON(V), TripAdvisor, Scrapbook
    Audio
    Audio Codecs: MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, FLAC, Vorbis(OGG), WAV
    Audio Formats: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID
    Video
    Video Codecs: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark, MP43
    Full HD (1080p) Recording & Playback: Playback at 60fps
    Images
    Formats: GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, WEBP
    Documents
    Word Formats: .doc, .docx, .txt, .hwp, .rtf
    Excel Formats: .xls, .xlsx, .csv
    PowerPoint Formats: .ppt, .pptx, .pps
    PDF Format: .pdf
    Message

  • Email (POP3, IMAP, SMTP, SSL, TLS)
  • Exchange ActiveSync Email
  • Connectivity

  • Compatible with optional micro-USB to USB adapters
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac HT80 MIMO Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.0 + LE
  • IR Blaster
  • GPS + GLONASS
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