Samsung today unveiled two new, Windows-8 powered tablets, the Ativ Q and Ativ Tab 3.
The Ativ Q is a convertible device that will allow users to tap into Windows 8 or Android 4.2.2.; switch seamlessly between the two and even pin Android apps to the Windows 8 start screen.
"Users will not only get access to Android apps via Google Play but will also be able to transfer files to share folders and files from Windows 8 to Android, truly marrying the mobile and PC experiences," Samsung said.
The tablet includes a 13.3-inch touch screen with a 3,200-by-1,800 display, which Samsung said offers 2.8 times higher pixel density (275ppi) than full HD displays. Samsung also promised easy viewing in sunlight.
The Ativ Q has a hinge design for four modes: Lay it flat over the keyboard for tablet mode; raise the display upright to reveal the keyboard underneath so that it functions like a laptop (above); float and adjust the display to view at an angle; or flip the display to place in the stand mode to watch movies (right).
The gadget comes in at 13.9mm and weighs just under 3 pounds. It runs an Intel Core i5 processor and Intel HD Graphics 4400, has 4GB DDR3L, a 128GB SSD, a 720p HD camera, and up to 9 hours of battery life. It will come in black.
Acer tried something similar recently with its Acer Aspire R7.
The Ativ Tab 3 (below), meanwhile, is the world's thinnest Windows 8 laptop, Samsung said, at 8.2mm.
The 10.1-inch Ativ Tab 3 features a 1,366-by-768 display, and sports the popular Galaxy design. There's an S Pen included, which will be compatible with Microsoft Office. The Windows 8-based Ativ Tab 3 will come pre-loaded with Office Home & Student, and can run Windows apps and programs.
Like the Ativ Q, the Tab 3 also includes an S Pen. Both devices also include SideSync, allowing users to sync activity with their Android-based Samsung smartphones.
"Simply use the PC keyboard to respond to a text on a mobile phone; view maps on a larger screen, display photos and videos on both devices to make editing files even easier; or use an Ativ PC to back up and charge mobile devices," Samsung said.
The Ativ Tab 3 runs an Intel Atom Z2760 processor, has 2GB LPDDR2, 64GB of eMMC, a 720p HD camera, and up to 10 hours of battery life. It weighs about 1.2 pounds and will come in white.
"Busy lives demand convenience, and the convertible nature of these tablets delivers the versatility, mobility and adaptability consumers should expect from personal computing today," DJ Lee, Samsung's marketing chief, said in a statement. "These tablets are the result of people-centric innovation, and they were designed to provide consumers the flexibility to manage their digital lives on their terms whether they are in the office, at home or on the go."
Samsung unveiled its new Ativ lineup at an event in London this afternoon, where it also showed off the new Samsung Galaxy NX camera. For more, see PCMag's hands on.
2013年6月20日星期四
2013年6月14日星期五
Windows 8 game of the week- Doodle Army
The modern PC is a fantastic tool, you can get all your work done with the help of a word processor and spreadsheet, organise all your photos into albums so they are easy to print and share and use your computer to listen to all your music and watch the latest movies. But really what PCs are best at is helping you enjoy your downtime, and for many people that means playing games.
There are hundreds of thousands of games available for Windows 8 PCs and laptops. One of our favourites this month is a truly simple and addictive little game called Doodle Army. Though this tiny game may lack the 3D graphics and interactivity of some modern PC titles it more than makes up for this with fun gameplay that’s easy to immerse yourself in.
In Doodle Army you shoot your way through a variety of simple, though very tricky, levels called battle zones. The graphics are, as the name suggests, based on doodles and in that sense are extremely basic, however, don’t let that fool you as this game is incredibly addictive. You start off with a drill sergeant guiding you though the basics of boot camp and how to play the game. Once you mastered the controls you’ll be blasting your way though the various zones in no time. The game costs just ￡1.39 from the Windows App Store and features 7 zones and 13 levels. You can chose from a range of 40 different weapons and within the game there are mini games and boss levels you can unlock as you move through Doodle Army.
Doodle Army is one of those simple and yet madly playable little games that you can use to fill the time when you’re not slogging your guts out over Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
There are hundreds of thousands of games available for Windows 8 PCs and laptops. One of our favourites this month is a truly simple and addictive little game called Doodle Army. Though this tiny game may lack the 3D graphics and interactivity of some modern PC titles it more than makes up for this with fun gameplay that’s easy to immerse yourself in.
In Doodle Army you shoot your way through a variety of simple, though very tricky, levels called battle zones. The graphics are, as the name suggests, based on doodles and in that sense are extremely basic, however, don’t let that fool you as this game is incredibly addictive. You start off with a drill sergeant guiding you though the basics of boot camp and how to play the game. Once you mastered the controls you’ll be blasting your way though the various zones in no time. The game costs just ￡1.39 from the Windows App Store and features 7 zones and 13 levels. You can chose from a range of 40 different weapons and within the game there are mini games and boss levels you can unlock as you move through Doodle Army.
Doodle Army is one of those simple and yet madly playable little games that you can use to fill the time when you’re not slogging your guts out over Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
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