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The back of an all-in-one PC, just like the back of a monitor, is something you hardly always see (unless you have an open desk, that is). And yet ASUS has lavished as much attention to this side of the Zen AiO Pro as much as other details of the PC. Flaunting the OEM's somewhat iconic hairline finish, claimed to have been applied painstakingly by hand, the Zen AiO Pro exudes an amount of elegance you don't always see in its device class. Luckily, its beauty isn't only skin deep.

AIO PCs aren't always the top choice among PCs when it comes to performance, mostly because of their laptop-like inability to be upgraded when it comes to CPU and GPU. But ASUS reassures that there is nothing to worry about, as the Zen AiO Pro comes with power out of the box, with a choice between a 6th gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor. To pair with that, it also has a discrete NVIDIA GTX 950M or 960M, the laptop variant of the graphics cards. It's not going to do wonders for hardcore gaming, but it could very well suffice for some.

Processing speed isn't the only forte of this AIO. The Zen AiO Pro also flaunts fast data read and write speeds. Or at least for one configuration. At the highest tier, the PC makes use of a 512 GB PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD, claimed to be one of the fastest combinations in the SSD market. And when internal storage is no longer enough, the Zen AiO Pro has a Type-C USB port compatible with USB 3.1, which doubles the bandwidth supported by USB 3.0.

There are four models for the Zen AiO Pro, each with its own intended use case and, of course, price. At the lowest rung is the Z240-C1, which carries a Core i5-6400T, 8 GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GTX 950M, and a Full HD non-touch display. A step higher is the Z240-C3 which adds Intel's RealSense camera to the package, to be used for motion gestures and future support of face recognition security. With the Z240-C4, we enter into the realm of 4K UHD resolutions and touch screens, while the highest Z240-C2 doubles the RAM at 16 GB.



Prices start at $999 all the way up to $1899. The Z240-C3 and Z240-C4, in particular, will be available exclusively from the Microsoft Store and will come with a pure Windows 10 installation, meaning no bloatware in sight.

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If you are of those who are reluctant to upgrade to Windows 10, we have a very bad news for you: at the time that you change your PC, you are obligated to use it if you want to continue to receive support. What you read. Microsoft has revealed that from now on new processors from AMD, Intel and Qualcomm will require the latest version of Windows to receive attention on the part of the house. It is not the only surprise that has been given to us by the Redmond, since those who are currently using the platform Skylake have also been what is theirs.

In this way, many of whom have a processor of this generation – Microsoft has prepared a list of specific chip to be published shortly – and are using Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 you need to know that with effect from 17 July 2017 shall cease to enjoy equally of any type of assistance – with the exception of certain critical patches that do not jeopardize the performance of the equipment.

What chases Microsoft with this measurement? Since a major integration between Windows and the last available hardware, since many teams will receive new services of the system in the future. It is not the only reason, skylight. With this step, he makes sure that the companies should be updated to its dear version of Windows, since many remain suspended in previous deliveries. Do you see the decision justifiable?


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It seems that Samsung has a new wearable prepared for the MWC. This is what we know by intuition after seeing the leaked images of called “Triathlon”, a bracelet that would be alike very much the current Gear S2, but that would center its capacities on the world of the sport and the healthy life. It would have the already well-known revolving ring, and would work with Tizen, although at the moment there is no official assertion of its existence (but with these images of seemingly official everything points that we will know very quickly).

Its design attracts attention precisely for the similar one with the clock, since the previous sports bracelet, Gear Fit, was curled and completely differently. This decision should perhaps to the great thing that there has pleased the Gear S2, so probably Samsung prefers to go to the sure thing and of step to maintain a common line between its wearables. Others of the leaked images it shows the existence of an accessory that seems to be a sensor of external cardiac rhythm that we would place on the sports clothes. There are no details if it will come included or not with the bracelet, but bearing in mind that till now Samsung was choosing to integrate it under the box, it is possible that in this occasion it presents itself as an optional accessory for those interested parties in its pulsations.



This SM-R150 will have possibly a price quite lower than that of the Gear S2, by what it might be placed like a quite interesting option opposite to other models of the market like the products of Fitbit or Garmin. We will see if in the next
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Amazon keeps creating its Echo speaker higher and higher. The device, battery-powered by the retailer's Alexa voice recognition technology, is currently obtaining Associate in Nursing update that permits it to relinquish additional information concerning movies, like that area unit enjoying at theaters close to you and once, further as alternative sensible details. Your solely job is to mention audio commands like "Alexa, what action movies area unit enjoying Fri night?" or "Alexa, tell ME additional concerning Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Additionally, with Super Bowl fifty solely one or two weeks away, the handy virtual assistant has additionally gained some soccer information. other than having the ability to induce the NFL game scores (including live), you'll be able to additionally raise Alexa for predictions. If these options haven't hit your Echo nevertheless, don't fret - they must arrive momentarily.

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It seems that Samsung has a new wearable prepared for the MWC. This is what we know by intuition after seeing the leaked images of called "Triathlon", a bracelet that would be alike very much the current Gear S2, but that would center its capacities on the world of the sport and the healthy life. It would have the already well-known revolving ring, and would work with Tizen, although at the moment there is no official assertion of its existence (but with these images of seemingly official everything points that we will know very quickly).

Its design attracts attention precisely for the similar one with the clock, since the previous sports bracelet, Gear Fit, was curled and completely differently. This decision should perhaps to the great thing that there has pleased the Gear S2, so probably Samsung prefers to go to the sure thing and of step to maintain a common line between its wearables. Others of the leaked images it shows the existence of an accessory that seems to be a sensor of external cardiac rhythm that we would place on the sports clothes. There are no details if it will come included or not with the bracelet, but bearing in mind that till now Samsung was choosing to integrate it under the box, it is possible that in this occasion it presents itself as an optional accessory for those interested parties in its pulsations.



This SM-R150 will have possibly a price quite lower than that of the Gear S2, by what it might be placed like a quite interesting option opposite to other models of the market like the products of Fitbit or Garmin. We will see if in the next weeks we go out of doubts.




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GoPro do not mess with virtual reality. While the cameras terrain builder knows some difficulties on its heart of trade, he put on this area of booming activity to try to improve sales.

The Omni is part of this strategy. This cube welcomes six cameras that record video simultaneously; videos nested into each other to create an image 360 degrees which can be admired through a VR headset.

GoPro did not give the price of the Omni, but if you add up the prices of six cameras, it already reaches 2,000 $. There are chances that the final bill will be higher ... even if it is still cheaper than the Odyssey, another carrier which comprises 16 Hero4 cameras: this model cost ...15,000 $.

The manufacturer has not indicated either marketing date. On this market, Samsung and LG both announced 360 small cameras, the recording quality is no doubt, but that should be more affordable.


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The famous creator of majestic hair teaser this project last week; the thing is made official today: it is called Blackroom and its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter was launched.

The co-founder of id Software and its studio, Night Work Games, hope to raise 700,000 dollars to complete the development of the shooter. Blackroom be located its action in the near future, which, as usual, will bring its share of drama (here with a holographic simulation technology gone wrong).

Blackroom will have a long solo campaign ten hours but also multiplayer modes (co-op battles to death, arenas, etc.). Romero promises that he wants to return to a violent and fast experience, which is about the speech of all the old glories that have developed FPS before the 2000s - see Cliff Bleszinski and Lawbreakers.

It is clear we also that the game would open to modders and players that will have dedicated servers. For the rest, it will be good nervous fight, with evasions and rocket jump. Output is expected in the winter of 2018 on PC and Mac.



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With rumors, it was not known if Apple would offer a new iPad Air or not. now it is realized, the US firm seems to have gone the way of no longer offer products "Air". We know that the MacBook Air will not resist very long the new MacBook that come in addition, be updated very recently.

Ditto for the iPad, so there is no new iPad Air, but a new iPad Pro. While it was gone on the principle that the iPad Pro was synonymous with XXL screen, it seems that this is not the vision of Apple with this new iPad Pro 9.7. The term "Pro" Apple is like the new standard at Apple.

By cons, always on the same axis of communication, the iPad Pro is intended for those who wish to replace their laptop with a tablet iOS. And as for the 12.9 model, price positioning that it does not unfortunately open to everyone and as for version 12.9, so you tell it now, the iPad Pro 9.7 will not replace your laptop.
Characteristics

I think you already know the technical characteristics of the beast, but to recall on this new iPad Pro 9.7:
- Apple iOS 9.x
- Screen 9.7 "with a resolution of 2048 × 1536
- 264ppp Density
- Resistant oleophobic coating fingerprints
- Anti-reflection coating
- True Tone Technology
- IPS Retina Screen format 4/3
- 64-bit processor A9X
- Motion Coprocessor M9
- 32GB, 128GB or 256GB of internal memory
- 2GB RAM
- 12 Megapixel backlit APN
- Wide-angle lens with aperture F / 2.2
- Pan up to 63 Megapixels
- Record videos up to 4K / 30 TimeLapse, SlowMotion 1080p / 720p or 120fps / 240fps
- Facetime HD camera of 5 megapixels with aperture F / 2.2
- Retina Flash technology
- Touch ID
- Four speakers
- Two microphones
- Port nano-SIM
- Lightning USB 2.0 compatible
- Smart Connector
- GPS + GLONASS on the 4G LTE model
- Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer and Digital Compass
- Microlocalization IBeacon
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac MIMO
- Optional 4G LTE
- Size: 240 × 169.5 × 6,1mm
- Weight: 437g for the WiFi version and 444g for 4G LTE version.


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