Amazon Fire TV user experience limitations

Ability to search by voice is limited, less memory, many games are not supported and cheap price makes Fire TV is not unattractive.

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Amazon's set-top box on the shelves the day after launch to enter into competition with other products like Chromecast , Apple TV or Roku. It also quickly iFixit "dissected" to explore the inner components.

Amazon Fire TV. Photo: iFixit.

On the hardware side, iFixit confirms Fire TV equipped with powerful configuration Qualcomm's processor speed quad core Krait 300 1.7 GHz, Adreno 320 graphics chip, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB of internal memory, Wi- Fi n and Bluetooth 4.0. With this power, the Fire TV can handle HD video or gaming good quality.

Fire watch TV components and gamers

Impressive hardware, but Amazon has not done a good software to bring the best experience to the user. According ReadWite, major limitations on the Fire TV is the ability to search for content by voice. Voice Search works with Netflix, but also take a long time for some programs other online video viewing, this feature does not work. Even when using voice search, the program also did not give the results as the user wishes.

Due to the configuration fitted with powerful Fire TV should not attractive price. According to Gizmodo, the Fire TV is more expensive than other products of the Amazon (Amazon usually known for cheap products) and higher than rivals such as Chromecasts (35 USD) or Roku (50 USD).However, for $ 100, the device can play the game while connected to the big screen as impressive as the tablet.

Fire to play games on TV. Photo: Cnet.

Cnet focus on gaming capabilities. Amazon said the game is extended feature on the Fire TV, and to use, customers have to spend 40 dollars to buy own hand. Fire TV's strengths is its ability gaming 1080p video output to TV with detailed graphics, a number of attractive titles are free to download for unexpected experience. However, prices are not cheap outside of Fire TV, buy the full set with handles users spend 140 USD. 8 GB of internal memory is also restricted if the user wants to download high-quality content. Some games are concerned not operate or not operate well on Amazon's platform. In addition, the rear USB port of Fire TV does not work with any accessory that is equipped with quite wasteful.

In addition to higher prices, the set-top box Amazon limited mainly to software. Based on powerful hardware, Fire TV can be a software update in the near future to provide a better experience for users.

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HP Slate 7 will have a special use Beats Audio

HP Slate 7 Beats Special Edition runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat and the latest selling price may be higher than the generally released last year.

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HP Slate 7 will have a special version with sound Beats Audio.

Sources from Phonearena said HP is ready for the introduction of a special version of the cheap tablet Slate 7 launch last year. Machine has been certified Wi-Fi from the Federal Communications Commission USA (FCC) a few days ago. Before Slate 7 Special Edition Beats, HP each made ​​3 versions of the same model are typically 7 Slate, Slate 7 Slate 7 Plus and Extreme.

Slate 7 which is equipped with Beats Audio sound when launched last year so special version will likely equipped with both high volume of external speakers or other special features related to this brand.

Unlike previous products running Android Jelly Bean, the new model will install Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Slate 7 is no longer sold in the US market while the Slate 7 Plus there are $ 150 and $ 200 Slate 7 Extreme. Selling price special edition Beats Audio can slightly higher.

Windows will be installed on the device for free under 9 inches

Provide free Windows operating system for phones and tablets is a big move by Microsoft - the company capital "consistent" with the collection of software licensing fees.

The right to use the Windows operating system or Office are very high and the price of these products is considered to be "hen that lays golden eggs" of Microsoft. However, in the Build 2014 event taking place in San Francisco (USA), Microsoft unexpectedly announced it would free Windows for smartphones, tablets under 9 inches in size and facilities within the Internet of Things trend (Internet of objects).

Windows on mobile devices will cost 0 co. Image: Engadget

This will help the US software giant to expand market share in the mobile market are Apple and Google dominate. Microsoft also plans to allow developers to build applications that run on any device that uses Microsoft software (instead of having to create separate apps for phones and computers as today). This feature will be available on Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 - Two new operating system Microsoft introduced 2/4 days and will soon be available on the device in the coming months.

Microsoft also is testing a free version or cheap titled "Windows 8.1 with Bing", which offers a number of applications and services to its best.

Earlier, according to Bloomberg, Microsoft will reduce the price of Windows 8.1 to help manufacturers launched tablet PCs and low-cost, more competitive compared with rivals such as Google.

Specifically, manufacturers will have to spend only 15 USD (instead of 50 USD as before) for Windows 8.1 on licensed devices installed in retail prices below 250 dollars. This will encourage firms to launch tablet running Windows computer and helps dislodge cheap and equipment line platform Chromebooks use Google's free Chrome OS.

10 notable selling smartphone in April

In this month alongside the Galaxy S5 high-end smartphones, HTC One 2014, the Sony Xperia Z2, Oppo Find 7, there are other notable models such cheap Asus Zenphone or Nokia XL.

Samsung Galaxy S5

Galaxy S5 will be the first high-end model was introduced in Vietnam and sold for about $ 16.5 million.

Galaxy S5 uses 5.1-inch Super AMOLED screen resolution of Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels and look at the front does not have many differences compared to Galaxy S4, but the machine is equipped with a fingerprint sensor in the Home button. Machine with water-resistant and dustproof.The machine is equipped with 2.5 GHz quad-core chip, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB memory and 32 GB memory card slot to add up to 64 GB, running Android 4.4.2 KitKat. 2,800 mAh battery on board. About Samsung equips S5 camera resolution 16 megapixel camera and the ability to focus the world's fastest 0.3 seconds.

HTC One 2014

HTC One new design enhancements over the previous generation using monolithic metal shell edging out the impressive machine feels solid and sturdy than. In addition, the computer screen is also expanding into 5-inch widescreen 4.7 inch compared to the previous generation. Machines quad core processor 2.3GHz Snapdragon 801 is similar to the Galaxy S5 or Xperia rivals Z2. RAM 2 GB of internal memory with optional 16 GB or 32 GB. Notably on the HTC One 2014 is dual rear camera system helps create depth to the image. HTC UltraPixel sensor size 1/3 inch with size up to 2 micron pixel, lens support aperture f / 2.0, but was removed technologies OIS optical image stabilizer, instead of technology digital stabilization. There are also a front camera resolution up to 5 megapixels.

Sony Xperia Z2

Xperia Z1 smartphone replacing the Z2 would return to Vietnam in late April but the price has not been disclosed.

Regarding design, Xperia Z2 Z1 longer than by using the 5.2-inch screen size. Also coloring products and redeployment should position the loudspeaker for a soft feel than the previous generation. As for the screen, Z2 use IPS panels up to Full HD resolution for better quality display with wide viewing angle and better picture than the previous generation.

In addition to using the latest operating system, Android 4.4.2 KitKat, Sony also increased the Z2 configuration of a step, using Snapdragon processor Snapdragon 801 4 800 workers instead of higher speeds.Meanwhile, the 20.7 megapixel camera, despite the parameters did not change much, but the more shots in, reducing the phenomenon of flares and support 4K video recording quality.

Oppo Find 7

Oppo will sell Full HD screen version of the Find 7 in Vietnam in April this screen version will be available later 2K 1 month.

Oppo Find 7 Full HD version is equipped with Snapdragon 800 2.3GHz, 2GB RAM, 16 GB of internal memory and can be expanded with up to 128 GB memory cards. The battery of 2,800 mAh-capacity machines. Oppo Find 7's camera uses sensors from Sony IMX214 CMOS 13-megapixel resolution and image-processing chip PureImage the the camera's lens 2. Find 7 to 6 layers with an aperture of f / 2.0. Besides the ability to shoot 4K, Find 7 also can take photos up to a resolution of 50 megapixels.Products running Color OS 1.2 operating system built on Android 4.3 platform.

LG G Pro 2

Phablet latest generation of LG also will be sold at the market in April this Vietnam.

LG has increased the screen size of up to 5.9 G Pro 2 inches, use IPS technology with Full HD 1080p resolution. Product design also inherited from LG G2 with buttons behind clusters, however , detachable back cover to replace the battery. Machine capacity battery bundled up to 3,200 mAh. G Pro 2's feature Snapdragon chip 4 800 2.26GHz comes speed 3GB RAM, internal memory with the option of 16 or 32 GB with a memory card slot. The connection is quite superfluous to LTE-A, ac WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB port and SlimPort. Camera on the back with a resolution of 13 megapixels integrated optical stabilization technology, which allows video recording 4K UHD quality and Full HD 1.080p 120 images per second. Front camera of 2.1 megapixel resolution.

It also draw attention to the software being installed Android 4.4 KitKat with Emotional UX interface.

Sony Xperia E1

Xperia E1 will replace the previous model E of Sony, the company will distribute in Vietnam a sim version of this model in early April for $ 3.2 million.

Xperia E1 design petite 4-inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Sony equip the system with high volume external speakers and dedicated music keys.

The machine is equipped with dual-core processor 1.2GHz, 512 MB ​​RAM and 4 GB of internal memory with the ability to expand memory card.Products with 3 color similar to other Xperia models are white, black and purple. Running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Machine.

Asus Zenfone 4

Cheap smartphones in the third Asus Zenfone will be sold on the market in April for $ 2 million.

Asus Zenfone templates will use the Intel Atom processor, runs on Android 4.3 operating system with a GUI called ZenUI. These products support 2 SIM connections, very similar design but with screen sizes from small to large.

Zenfone 4 is the model with the smallest screen size of 4 inches TFT technology uses a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and has many different colors. The phone runs an Intel Atom dual-core 1.2GHz Z25250, RAM 1 GB. Machine with 5 megapixel resolution camera and 1170 mAh capacity battery only.

Asus Zenfone 5

Zenfone 5 with larger screen sizes and higher quality IPS LCD technology comes 720p HD resolution, supports stylus touch pen. Also uses dual-core Intel Atom chip, but the model used on the Z2580 Zenfone 5 with 2 GHz speed. RAM comes still 1GB.

Products are also equipped with more prominent as the camera Zenfone 4 8 "dots" Pixel Master support f / 2.0 promises to deliver high performance when shooting in low light. The battery should bring 2,050 mAh capacity. Products will be sold for $ 5 million.

Asus Zenfone 6

The final product is in the trio Zenfone Zenfone 6 phablet will be sold for $ 6 million.

6-inch screen on the machine achieve 720p HD resolution, but supports ultra-sensitive touch technology multi-material, both stylus and gloves.Using the Intel Atom dual-core chip as 6 inch phablet Zenfone 5 Asus but improved to 2 GB RAM.

Besides, the camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels, f / 2.0 and supports Pixel Master technology. In addition, the audio is integrated add Sonic Master technology while battery capacities up to 3,240 mAh.

Nokia XL

Highly configurable version of Nokia X is XL will also be sold in Vietnam in April of this.

Nokia XL hardware configuration similar to X with dual-core 1 GHz Snapdragon chip, 4 GB memory card slot to add memory but 768 MB RAM is larger.

The biggest difference is the XL's two models are equipped with a 5-inch WVGA screen, 5-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front camera.

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Smart TV running Web OS is about to be in VN

Web OS is a mobile operating system's popularity HP / Plam once considered rivals iOS and Android now be "revived" on smart TVs LG's new generation.

• LG revive WebOS operating system with Smart TV

Web OS is the operating system interface smoother, better multitasking support, and integrated many features focused on Internet connectivity.After falling into the hands of LG last year, at CES 2014, the Korean TV manufacturers have introduced Web OS platform is customized specifically for Smart TV again.

It is expected this year, it will hit the market about a series TVs use this OS Web platform. According to the VnExpress, the new generation smart TV platform using Web OS by LG will be available in the domestic market around April or May next, but it is unclear what model.

LG's webOS operating system will make generation more simple Smart TV.

Unlike a smartphone or tablet on, when appearing on the smart TV, Web OS is the face of the significant changes focus on simplification, nice management interface, convenient for the Information Bar (launcher ).Besides, it is geared more to the entertainment capabilities and Internet connections, helping find information and content more quickly.

According to the rapid assessment from The Verge, even children can easily use the features or settings on the Smart TV connected through a Web OS cartoon characters are funny birds Bird Bean. Compared with the existing intelligence platform, Web OS on LG Smart TVs are rated higher in terms of usability, features similar to Google TV, but much more simplified.

Video interface and features of Web OS LG TV

Web OS operating system also provides Smart TV built-in browser more powerful, supports diverse applications in the future will focus on the operations controlled by voice or gestures. After the launch of LG, Web OS is expected to also appear on the brand Smart TV platform and becoming mainstream smart TV, unity in the future.

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Trial Nokia X - Android phone Nokia's first cheap

Machine design Nokia Asha 501 similar to the plastic back cover, using Android 4.1 operating system has been customized interface and Windows Phone combined Asha. Nokia X has $ 2.8 million and sold in Vietnam this month.

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First felt when holding the Nokia X is a machine with a similar design as the model Asha 501 cheap ago with hard plastic back cover wrapped all feel part of the price generators Nokia X made ​​monolithic. The only difference is the Nokia X has also Asha touch the back button is hard keys. Also Nokia X also larger sizes, the cabinet is also easily removable for mounting sim and memory card. Nokia X supports 2 SIM 2 waves.

Nokia X will make the race more exciting cheap smartphone. Photo: Huy Duc.

Nokia X has size 4-inch screen resolution is only 400 x 800 pixel level.Nokia uses Android 4.1 operating system has been customized interface and Windows Phone combined Asha. All applications will be placed outside the home screen and custom sizes up Android users will find quite strange, but when used with the Nokia fans, the X is very familiar and easy to use.Also with only a back button in front of the user will have to hold the button once to return to the home screen. Nokia X features the same Fastlane on Asha for quick access to recently opened applications users simply swipe the screen horizontally.

With configurations include dual-core processor 1 GHz, 512 MB ​​RAM, Nokia X Benchmark scores on par with the Samsung Galaxy S2 model debuted in 2011 despite lower configuration. Surfing pretty fast and stable, although there is a delay when you open the app, but no cases of shock mount or lag when the application is used.

Photo opener Nokia X in Vietnam

On camera, the machine is equipped with 3-megapixel resolution camera with fixed focus wide angle, image quality in normal light conditions are fairly good. The difference is that users of the Nokia X will install computer applications through Nokia Store, the most popular applications available on Nokia's store.

Compare Nokia X and design Asha 501

With 2.8 million price, Nokia X promises to make cheap smartphone market becomes more active in 2014.

Leica camera launches partnership with Playboy and Hello Kitty

Leica C cameras print icon Hello Kitty and bunny ears Playboy magazine is produced limited 10 units with prices around 30 million.

• Leica C cameras designed by Audi appeared in Vietnam / Camera Leica C by senior Audi designer unveiled

Camera manufacturer reputation Germany has partnered with two major brands as Playboy and cartoon cat Hello Kitty to launch special edition of cameras Leica C .

Leica C limited edition collaboration with Playboy and Hello Kitty.

Accordingly, the camera Leica C this limited edition will be printed along with the Hello Kitty logo famous rabbit of Playboy magazine. Sample this camera is also located in a collection Hello Kitty x Playboy by French fashion house Colette development.

Only 10 Leica C special version was produced. While the standard version priced at $ 700, users will have to spend $ 1,265 to own limited edition Leica C when ordering on the website of Colette.

Leica C version of Playboy and cooperation with Hello Kitty

Leica C cameras are traveling under the premium segment. Equipment ownership size CMOS sensor 1 / 1.7-inch 12.1-megapixel resolution. Is there attention when designed by experts carmaker Audi. Leica C standard version of Vietnam for about $ 20 million.