Showing posts with label 8th Generation Intel core. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 8th Generation Intel core. Show all posts

VAIO Is Back But Can It Survive The Ever Competitve PC Market?

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Hi Huneybees,


Yes, you read it right, VAIO has resurfaced back in the Personal Computing (PC) business after it was sold by SONY to a private equity group back in 2014!



After four (4) years of abyss, VAIO has unveiled the premium VAIO S Series - S11 and S13 - to some great Japanese fare on the 16th of August at Keyaki in Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore.


To distinguish itself from an even more competitive PC market four years ago, the new series of VAIO laptops incorporates the latest i5/i7 8th Generation Intel core processors to its sleek hexagonal design and light wright materials to ensure robustness, durability and weight reduction.

VAIO S13 features a thicker cooling vent with higher heat dispersing capability to ensure stable and high operation capacity

Credit to its Japanese-made craftsmanship and adaptation of magnesium alloy for VAIO S13 and carbon fibre for VAIO S11, both laptops are just 5mm thin at their slimmest point and weighs at only 1.07kg and 0.85kg respectively


Have a peace of mind with the all new VAIO S Series laptops as access can be programmed via the integrated fingerprint reader! 

Other innovations for the VAIO S series include an intuitive fingerprint reader for more convenience but secure access and an anti-spill keyboard that has had underwent stringent drink spill tests of up to 150ml!



Say goodbyes to adaptors as all new VAIO S Series laptops have all the necessary ports built-in for business focused users  

Overall VAIO S Series, powered by the latest Microsoft Windows 10 OS, has what it takes to impress any casual or business user who is shopping for a all-purpose laptop. Designed for portability while packed with all the latest technical specification such as Full HD LCD display, 256GB/512GB SSD, a 8th Generation Intel core processor, 1Mp webcam, a SD card reader and even a VGA port on top of HDMI and 3x USB 3.0 ports, the VAIO S Series is more than capable for video-streaming, web-surfacing, ppt presentation and working on other office productivity software.


Nevertheless, I wasn't impressed with VAIO S Series. While the Business PC is a huge market, it is also known as a cut-throat market where pricing is a major consideration on top of availability and technical support. Unfortunately, the new VAIO S Series look "over spec" for general usage but "less sexy" and/or "less flexible" compared to those ultra-mobile PCs such as Microsoft Surface Pro or Apple MacBook Air.

Ironically, it was VAIO that first created a disruption to the PC market with its first ultra-mobile PC under the U series back in 2004 and followed by the more iconic UX series in 2006. Let's hope it has plans in the coming months to repeat the feat, but until then, sorry to VAIO S series.



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What's New About The New Inspiron 7000 Series Dell Laptops?

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Hi Huneybees,


The new Inspiron 7000 Series laptops have just been launched at the revamped Dell Exclusive Store in Plaza Singapura and they are now available for purchase!

According to Dell, the new Inspiron 7000 Series is designed to cater for users across every genre - from multi-tasker (someone who uses the laptop to do everything from surfing online, video streaming, working, etc.), business user to gamers - delivering an incredible video and audio experience and exceptional gaming performance at an affordable price.


Here's a quick run down of the three difference models that were launched at the event this week.

New Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 - Real striking


Powered by 8th Generation Intel® Core Processor, Windows 10 Home Single Language, 8GB memory, 256GB solid state drive & Intel® UHD Graphics 620 with shared graphic memory.
13-inch 2-in-1 with expansive views on a thin-bezel screen, optimal streaming with SmartByte technology and the immersive sound of Waves MaxxAudio Pro®.


Designed so you can do more, the New Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 has a 360-degree hinge that gives you the versatility to work, read, stream or surf in 4 different modes. And the handy tablet mode is ideal for doodling and note-taking with your available Dell Active Pen, which will be released at a later date this year.

New Inspiron 15 7000 - Real brilliance


Inspiron 15 7000 is a 15-inch laptop with expansive views on a thin-bezel screen, optimal streaming from SmartByte technology and the enveloping sound of Waves MaxxAudio® Pro.
Powered by 8th Generation Intel® Core Processor, Windows 10 Home, 8GB memory, up to 256GB Solid State Drive+ 1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive & NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX with 4GB GDDR5 graphics memory.


An almost 180-degree hinge lets you lay your screen flat, making it easier to create and collaborate, or sketch and take notes seamlessly with an active pen3 (available only with touch option).

Designed for on-the go individual who prefer a traditional sized but slim and light weight laptop, the new Inspiron 15 7000 comes in either Pink Champagne or Platinum Silver.

New Inspiron 15 Gaming Laptop - Revved up and ready to game


For eSports fans, the new Inspiron 15 Gaming laptop is an entry level 15-inch gaming laptop that packs with stunning visuals powered by NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 graphics and the latest 7th Gen Intel® quad-core CPUs.
Equipped with anti-glare panels to create a wider range of environments and bundled with Windows 10 Home Single Language, 16GB memory, 256GB Solid State Drive + 1TB Hard Drive & NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 video memory, this gaming laptop lets you witness everything on screen with stunning clarity and superior color richness thanks to IPS FHD or UHD display options.





Overall I really like what I see at the launch. The new Inspiron 7000 Series laptops are sleeker in design with round and trim corners and their respective technical specification are impressive with the latest 8th Generation Intel® Core Processor, SSD and IPS display, which I consider are the must for any decent model moving forward.

For me, the choice is the new Inspiron 7000 gaming laptop as I would need its NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 graphics and its SSD+HDD storage configuration for my day-to-day graphic works and casual gaming.



While I have yet to run any test on any of the new Inspiron 7000 series laptop, I think Dell has at least nailed it on paper and design in creating a well-balanced, performance-to-price, laptop for the mass.


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