Chinese source close to Xiaomi reports that Xiaomi laptop release date is scheduled for July 27. Coincidence or not, but Chinese company plans to make a presentation of new devices on July 27. It is expected that Xiaomi will introduce a new smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. It is likely that the company will introduce long-promised laptops.

Specifications Xiaomi laptop

What do we know about the laptop from Xiaomi? The device will run on Intel Atom processor, and Windows 10 will be preinstalled as main operating system. However, we do not exclude the possibility that Xiaomi laptop will run on its own operating system Xiaomi OS based on Linux. Also, the laptop will be equipped with a set of advanced interfaces such as USB Type-C, USB 3.0 and HDMI.

Lineup Xiaomi laptop will include three models with different specifications and display diagonal:  12.5 inches, 13.3 inches and 15.6 inches. The smallest 12.5-inch will compete with new MacBook. It will have the same compact, metal body and to get a good front-facing camera for video calls. First Xiaomi will release low-end model, only after that will be released 13.3- inch and 15.6-inch laptops.

Among the variety of leakage, all sources are talking about one thing – Xiaomi designers drew inspiration from the laptop MacBook Air from Apple. Previously the picture was published that demonstrates Xiaomi laptop prototype. Notice that it is a complete clone of MacBook Air.

Previously Xiaomi CEO Mr. Lei Jun said that company plans to release Xiaomi laptop in the second quarter of 2016.

Price Xiaomi laptop

The sources said that the price Xiaomi laptop will not exceed $ 500.

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Many people prefer compact laptop, but even they may be too large for some users. Also you can buy 8-inch or 10-inch tablet trasformer, but they have quite small keyboard.

It seems to be a hopeless situation. However, Japanese company Jimr King has found a solution to this problem by creating a compact laptop with 8-inches screen and keyboard, like a 12-inch device. How did they do it?

The fact that the keyboard Portabook XMC10 can be folded in half, whereby its dimensions are reduced to a width of 8-inch screen. The keyboard is rotated by 90 degrees. Also it has an aluminum frame. Furthermore, the device has an optical trackpoint with three buttons.

Here is how it all looks in reality:

Specifications Portabook XMC10 include an 8-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels, 64-bit quad-core Intel Atom x7-8700 and 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal flash memory, MMC 5.0 and the standard set for this type devices wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 modules. At the same time, the laptop runs on the latest version of the operating system Windows 10.

Also, Portabook XMC10 has two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI and VGA output and a micro USB port. The manufacturer says that the battery life is about 5 hours.

The dimensions of this funny laptop are x 150 x 33 mm and it weighs 816 grams.

Portabook XMC10 will go on sale in Japan next February, 2016. Price of compact laptop is 90 000 yen, or about $740. We should note that the Japanese devices are usually more expensive than in many other regions.

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The Lenovo Yoga 900 13 is the evolution of Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro. A portable 13.3-inch swivel screen that folds up to 360 degrees, and can place down the road in different positions. In addition, this screen offers a resolution QHD +from 3,200 x 1,800 pixels for a very high level of detail, with one of the latest processors of the sixth generation of Intel Core or up to 16 GB of RAM. All this with a slim, lightweight design and a battery life of up to 10 hours of continuous use 50% improvement in battery previous notebooks Yoga. The Lenovo Yoga 900 13 will arrive first to the US market by a reference price of $ 1,400. We tell you the details.

 The new convertible notebook from the Asian company is committed to a 13.3 inch format. The LED screen Yoga Lenovo 900 13 includes touch functionality up to 10 simultaneous pressure points and can be folded up to 360 degrees to operate as a tablet for use. By the way, we can place it in different positions as store format or reverse screen to use more tactile or navigate my comfort. It should also be noted that this panel raises QHD resolution to 3,200 x + 1,800 pixels, an excellent level of detail for all types of content, navigation and applications both videos and movies in high quality.

 The design of this model brings three different configurations to suit all tastes. Specifically, the Lenovo Yoga 900 13 may be achieved in orange tones (a hallmark of Yoga equipment), rose gold and silver. In all three cases, we enjoy a very competitive team with a weight of 1.29 kilos and a thickness of one centimeter and a half. In the bowels of this team we will find one of the latest processors of the sixth generation of Intel Core along with a RAM that can reach up to 16 GB. In the field of memory, it is committed to an SSD with a capacity of 512 GB.

 The chosen operating system is, as expected, the latest operating system Windows 10. Remember that this platform represents a return to full desktop environment after the failure has meant Windows 8. Yes, the icons remain shaped brick to the Start menu itself (another tool you are back) and new features such as voice assistant Cortana are included. To enhance the multimedia section, the Lenovo Yoga 900 13 uses a pair of JBL speakers. Within the field of connections, it is the inclusion of a USB 3.1 port of type C, a connection that is set to become the standard in the coming years. We also have a USB 3.0 port and full-size USB 2.0 port. Another feature that can give us a lot of play is the fingerprint reader, which offers an alternative to configure security. The Lenovo Yoga 900 13 begins its journey in the United States by a reference price of $ 1,400.

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The Asian firm Asus has presented its new proposals by the end of the year. Among them, we highlight two powerful notebooks (Asus ROG GX700 and Asus ROG G752) and a compact desktop computer named Asus ROG G20CB. These teams integrate the latest technologies dedicated to the game, such as the use of the latest NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, chips of the new batch of Intel Skylake or panels that can reach 4K resolution with four times the level of detail a traditional Full HD panel. Currently, the Asian firm has not disclosed details about its release date or price. We tell you the details.

 We started the review with the Asus ROG GX700. This portable gaming has a IPS panel with 4K resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, which brings four times the detail of a Full HD panel. But above all, one of its attractions is the inclusion of a chip with NVIDIA G-Sync it eliminates the effects of tearing or horizontal stripes in the screen technology. In its bowels we find a powerful Intel Core i7 processor generation, along with a graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX980. The key is a dock with its own cooling system through liquid. Although there is a big plus if you’re planning to travel or move with a laptop, will allow us to make a leap in performance comparable to a desktop computer first class graphics. According to the company, with the connected dock we will increase the yield by 40% (a not insignificant difference). The Asus ROG GX700 raises its weight up to 3.6 kilos.

 The second model is the Asus ROG G752. In this case, we are talking about a team that delivers performance a step down, but remains very high. Its 17.3-inch panel of a Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, although users can opt for a more advanced version with 4K resolution. In addition, NVIDIA G-Sync technology is included in all configurations to avoid tearing the troublesome effects. One feature that will give much play are two different fans, one for the processor and one for the graphics card. Thus, a better cooling of the device is achieved. Among the processors we can choose between different configurations of chips Intel Core i7, while the graphics reach up an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M. Alongside this together, we can bring up to 64 GB RAM. We also have a USB port of type C or Thunderbolt technology.

 Finally, the company introduced the desktop Asus ROG G20CB. One of the points that have more influence is wanted in the compact format of this team. Despite its size, we are talking about a computer capable of incorporating an Intel Core i7 processor generation Skylake with a dedicated graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 or memory SSD M.2 PCIe that multiplies up to four times the performance of a traditional SSD.

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The Acer Aspire R14 R5-471T is Acer’s new proposal to squeeze all the juice to the Windows 10 operating system is a 14-inch laptop that integrates a rotating screen can be folded up to 360 degrees for use as a tablet to use. By the way, we will place the equipment in different positions such as store format for movies or reverse the panel in position to enjoy my touch. All this with a metal design and a weight has been reduced slightly from the previous version to 1.9 kg. The Acer Aspire R14 R5-471T reaches the European market this month of October at a starting price of 800 euros. We tell you all the details.

Definitely one of the strengths that we provide the equipment of the last generation is in the design. And the Acer Aspire R14 R5-471T is no exception. This model advocates a metallic design with a brushed drawing on top that has become one of the hallmarks of Acer (which provides a classic and elegant touch). In addition, the Taiwanese company has reduced the weight slightly on the previous year with a figure of 1.9 kilos which is quite manageable, with a thickness of 1.85 cm. But above all, his big bet focuses on the ability to rotate the screen 360 degrees. This flexibility allows us to use the computer as a traditional notebook, as tablet or other positions and in the Store mode.

 Continuing with the panel, we have a 14-inch screen with full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. It is a sufficient level of detail to applications, navigation, videos and movies in high quality. In addition, the company has introduced its Acer Bluelight Shield technology that reduces the emission of blue light that causes eye strain us to use for long periods of time a laptop or monitor. This equipment has been designed with the intention to use the Windows 10 universe, so we have interesting features such as dual microphones to better capture the voice to interact with the assistant Cortana.

 Another paragraph that care has is the power, because users can choose between different configurations with processors Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 generation Skylake family, with 8 GB of RAM to run smoothly a greater number of processes without computer performance slows down. This technical group is combined with an internal memory SSD format which can be 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB. In the section on connections, it is the inclusion of a USB 3.0 port of type C, a connection that is set to become the market standard in the coming years. Unlike the MacBook Air, Acer has taken the right decision to also include USB 3.0 ports full size. The Acer Aspire R14 R5-471T comes this October at a starting price of 800 euros.

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Lenovo Yoga 300 and Yoga 500 are the two notebooks designed to satisfy users who want to experience the tactile universe of Windows without losing productivity, and without a large outlay swivel screen. These devices have 11.6 inch format and 14-inch HD resolution, possibility to enjoy the latest version of the Windows 10 operating system or a design that remains competitive figures in both thickness and weight. These two models are now available in the market for a starting price of 400 euros for the model Lenovo Yoga 300 and 600 euros for the model Lenovo Yoga 500. We tell its main details.

 We started the review with the most compact model, the Lenovo Yoga 300. This team goes to compete directly in the equipment segment as the Acer Aspire Switch 10E or the HP Stream 11 x360. It has an 11.6 inch format with HD resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and multi-touch capability. As usual in the Yoga family, I could not miss a swivel screen design that can be folded up to 360 degrees for use as a tablet to use. By the way, we can leave it in various positions to squeeze all the juice to the Windows experience. Ending design, the Lenovo Yoga 300 weight up to 1.39 kilos and its thickness to 2.1 centimeters.

 In its core find an Intel Celeron N2840 dual-core processor with a power of 2.1 GHz with a RAM of 4 GB. We must emphasize this point because many such teams are left in the 2 GB of RAM, which is quite limiting our movements when surfing with multiple tabs or watching video. To store more files and applications has opted for a traditional hard drive of 500 GB. The Lenovo Yoga 300 is available for a starting price of 400 euros.

 The second model is the Lenovo Yoga 500. In this case, the jump is given to the format of 14 inches, although the HD resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels is maintained. You could not miss the touch ability to squeeze all the possibilities of the Windows platform. Or the possibility of folding the screen to place it in different positions, such as in shop mode to display videos and films, with the screen upside down to use touch apps or large format tablet mode. This equipment is available in red, black and white colors. In terms of measures, it maintains a competitive weight of 1.8 kilos.

 In its core processor staying Intel Core i3-4030U dual core with a power of 1.9 GHz. The integrated Intel technologies will allow us to work as if in fact we had four processing cores. This chip is combined with a RAM of 4 GB. But above all, the big news of this team is the inclusion of a dedicated graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 920M with 2GB of memory. As a result, we can play and use applications with heavier graphics. Like his younger brother, uses a traditional format hard disk with a capacity of 500 GB. The Lenovo Yoga 500 is available in the market for a price of 600 euros.

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The Xiaomi is one of the most prominent Chinese companies on the market today. Their aggressive plans are highly successful thanks to its high quality products at prices that other companies cannot beat. Although it is mainly known for its Android smartphones, Xiaomi also has many other types of products such as fitness bracelets and even its own operator. Further expanding this coverage, the company will enter the notebook market.

 This rumor is already circulating for some time, getting more strength when the business portal Bloomberg corroborated the information. Now the site WantChinaTimes says Richard Lee, Chairman of Inventec, a company that would be responsible for producing the notebook, confirmed that in early 2016 the first notebook from Xiaomi will begin shipping.

 This partnership the Xiaomi with Inventec is not new, and has been involved in the installation of about 30 million smartphones last year, in addition to involvement in the business of tablets.

 Also according to Lee, the hope is that the notebook draws the attention of more than 200 users of smartphones Xiaomi. “At least they will create a different look to their notebooks, as well as make their smartphones,” he said.

 As usual with any new product Xiaomi, hopefully coming to Europe. We have no information on the specifications or price of the notebook, but if they follow the successful strategy of its smartphones, we can expect something top notch for the price of an intermediary. Because even if you do not believe in getting something appealing do not enter this declining market The only clue we have is a rumor circulating in Taiwanese media suggesting that the notebook will cost from 2,999 yuan.

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Acer has decided to expand its family of computers all in one Acer Aspire Z3-710 two configurations including starting the operating system Windows 10. The new operating system returns to the origins with the start menu and the desktop in the center of our PC use. These models feature a Full HD touch panel with a resolution of 1,980 x 1,020 pixels and size of 23.8 inch, Intel Core i3 or Intel Core i5, RAM up to 8 GB and 1TB of internal space via a disk Traditional hard. All with a sleek, slim design that house very well with any desktop. We tell you all the details on these models.

The Acer Aspire Z3-710 has a 23.8 inch screen with full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. It is a level enough to enjoy games or movies detail. In addition, the Taiwanese company has incorporated the touch functionality with up to 10 pressure points to exploit the full potential of the operating system Windows 10. Indeed, the inclusion of departure of this platform is one of the most important attractions of the new Acer PC. The system use Microsoft focuses on the desktop and in the Start menu recovered, but also incorporates several features of Windows 8 themselves as icons in the form of bricks or a specific view mode for tablets. In addition, the Cortana voice assistant found in Windows Phone is also included.

The most basic configuration is deployed incorporates an Intel Core i3-4170T processor with two cores and a power of 3.7 GHz per core. Thanks to the integrated technologies of American company can work with four processing threads at the same time. This chip is combined with a 6 GB RAM. The most advanced configuration features an Intel Core i5-4590T processor with four cores and a power of 2 GHz. This power can be up to 3 GHz in the times when we need increased performance. In both cases, it has opted for 1TB storage as a hard disk to store disk games and multimedia files.

Here you could not miss the inclusion of a DVD recorder to use optical drives. We also have dual microphones to capture good voice and videoconferencing applications with the wizard itself Cortana and speakers for movies and games. Within the field of connections this device includes five USB ports, two of them with the USB 3.0 protocol. This technology tenfold transfer rates of the traditional USB. Another useful connection is the HDMI port to connect the computer to another external device such as a console. To navigate we can connect the Acer Aspire Z3-710 via Ethernet cable or AC WiFi connectivity. This technology allows you to connect to your computer simultaneously both the bandwidth of 2.4 GHz and the bandwidth of 5 GHz, which greatly improves network stability and speed of connection.

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The Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS has presented at Computex 2015 a wide range of new notebooks and 2-in-1 devices, which are coming with Windows 10 on the market. Among them is the Asus Transformer Book Flip TP200, which can be made with a foldable display from notebook to tablet. For a moderate price, the customer receives a complete package with the latest hardware with the device.

 The ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP200 completes the range of ASUS notebooks from a completely foldable display that provides a 13-, 14- and 15-inch models. In future comes a new variant added with 11.6 inch display diagonal, which IPS display with 1366×768 pixels dissolves. Of course the unit provides a touch screen to make it in tablet mode easily to operate with your fingers.

 Under the hood, here lies the new Intel Pentium N3700 from the Intel “Braswell” family, which has 1.6 GHz base clock, but can reach up to 2.4 GHz when needed. It is combined with four gigabytes of RAM and up to 128 GB of flash memory, and it probably should be also low-end models with half the RAM and only 32 GB comprehensive SSDs in order to ensure a low entry price.

 With a USB Type-C port the ASUS TP200 is already equipped with the new connectivity standard that allows fast transfer rates and, theoretically, the power to the device on this path. Still uses ASUS yet its own Charger. Apart from this, also USB 3.0 support, Gigabit-WLAN and Bluetooth 4.0 on board. ASUS saves only to the Webcam, which unfortunately not very good dissolves here. In addition, also some minor quality issues were evident in the prototype at Computex 2015 as the device not yet reached the level of a production model.

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The Lenovo IdeaPad 100 is a single laptop in the catalog of the brand. It is aimed at those consumers with basic needs such as surfing the Internet, writing texts and managing multimedia content,. The casing is finished in black ebony, and the design is quite classic. It provides the essential functions that are needed today in exchange for an attractive price. The product is marketed in two screen sizes: 15 or 14 inches. The smallest weighs 1.9 kilos, while the other reaches 2.3 kilos. Both are quite narrow, as closed are about two centimeters thick. However, the screen resolution is the same: 1,366 by 768 pixels (HD). This is an LCD display with LED backlight with a brightness of 200 candelas per square meter.

This machine also incorporates a full QWERTY keyboard, shares space with a large touchpad, though at the top left enough space to rest your wrists. Just above the screen is the webcam with microphone, which is 0.3 megapixels. Within the housing a small mono speaker with an output power of 1.5 watts audio hides. Anyway, this team also includes a headphone output with stereo minijack connector (3.5 mm); the connection can also function as input for an external microphone.

Between processors, the buyer can choose an Intel BayTrail-M N3540, and integrated graphics card is an Intel Graphics. The board installed in the Lenovo IdeaPad 100 supports up to 8 GB of RAM type DDR3L. There are two storage options. The first is a hard disk, which can have a capacity of 500 GB. The other is a solid state drive (SSD) of 128 GB. This comes complete with a memory card reader 4 in 1. In terms of connectivity, has a HDMI digital video output for watching videos on your Full HD television, for example. To this we must add a USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0 port. In communication capabilities, it has version Bluetooth 4.0, which is the latest. It also integrates Wi-Fi compatible with 802.11b / g / n specifications. Besides, the Internet and other networks can be performed using a cable punch to the Ethernet port.

The dimensions of the model with 15-inch screen are 378 by 265 and 22.6 millimeters. Meanwhile, the 14-inch model measures 340 by 237.8 and 20.2 millimeters. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides a battery life of four hours maximum. It is equipped with a Kensington lock to prevent theft MiniSaver. In mid-June, the Lenovo ideapad 100 will begin to be available in stores at a retail price of 300 euros for the model with 15-inch screen and 280 euros for the 14 inches.

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