Horizon tabletop PC line gets a touch-up by Lenovo

Last year the trend of tabletop PC started strong but then eventually it seemed to turn cold as it was badly straddled between a desktop and giant tablet. Luckily, Lenovo’s new models are apparently set to give this semi-portable device a second chance to prove its mettle.

The slim Lenovo Horizon series has brought a good balance between screen size and portability. So far, it has been split in to two models: a slim device with a premium feel and the one with the bigger body and lower price. Horizon 2s has kickstand features. Being a light weight model, this tabletop weighs around 5.6 pounds with a 19.5-inch 1080p IPS display.

Its processors go up to Intel Gen i7, with up to 500GB of hybrid hard drive space, and its in-built battery can run up to 2.5 hours. But yes, these systems are so built so as not to stay away from the power source for too long.

Another one in the Horizon series, Horizon 2e is a bigger, thicker, tabletop PC with a 21.5-inch 1080p display. It has an inbuilt kickstand and is less portable. But its heavier body leaves much scope for bigger battery, which usually runs up to 3.5 hours.

Both these new Horizon models come with Lenovo’s Aura software package, which is a user interface overlay that automatically pops up whenever the system is positioned flat on a surface. Aura makes use of multitouch controls to provide access to photos, videos and apps. However, you can turn it off if you prefer a regular Windows 8 user interface.

 

Priced at $949, Horizon 2s will be available later this September, with a charging stand worth $89. Horizon 2e will come in October, priced at $749.

 

iYogi Reviews New iMac® by Apple® – Brilliant Wider Screen, Spectacular Performance

Apple has released third generation iMac devices with significant improvements inside its chiseled, slimmer design. If you are planning to buy this shiny new iMac this Christmas, then check out how this brand new thinner, bigger and smarter version of Apple iMac would be worth your money. iYogi reviews the new generation of Apple iMac in detail including design, processor, performance, display and many more.

Look and design
The new Apple iMac made appearance with a revamped state-of-the-art design. iYogi suggests that this All-in-one new iMac by Apple is bolstered from all angles, right from design, display, storage capacity, memory, hardware. Despite all these enhanced features, the new Apple iMac is flattened by 40 percent in volume with lesser than 5mm edge. The new iMac by Apple comes with 21-inch and 27-inch LCD display that are made 75 percent less reflective. That’s why iYogi recommends this Apple iMac for lifelike viewing of photos, games, movies, browsing Internet with vivid details. In addition to this lesser reflective angles, the latest NVIDIA graphics also contribute to the brilliant display of third-generation iMac.

Ports
Both 21 and 27-inch models include two Thunderbolt connections, Ethernet jack, four USB 3.0 sockets, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an SDXC reader and a FaceTime camera which can record 720p videos. It also has dual microphones and a light sensor to enable the screen monitor to adjust the brightness automatically.

According to iYogi, the 21-inch iMac model features 1,920 x 1,080 resolution display while 27-inch iMac is capable of 2,560 x 1,440 pixel display.

Performance
iYogi tested both 21-inch and 27-inch units of new iMac by Apple and it concluded that a 21-inch model includes a 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 CPU, a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M GPU, and 16GB of RAM. The 27-inch Apple iMac has a 3.4GHz Intel Core i7 processor, a 2GB GeForce GTX 680MX GPU, and an 8GB of RAM.

Both 21-inch Apple iMac and 27-inch Apple iMac include the power of Apple’s FusionDrive that mixes a conventional hard drive and an SSD for speedier and more efficient performance. This FusionDrive includes a hybrid of 1TB or 3TB hard disk drive with 128GB sold state drive.

iYogi recommends this new iMac by Apple to its large base of subscribers. This feisty new range of All-in-ones by Apple released on November 30; while the 21-inch iMac will start from $1299, the 27-inch iMac will range from $1799.

 

iYogi Reviews gaming mouse Aivia Krypton

A computer mouse is probably the most important peripheral that we use to interface with our machines. It is just because of this importance of a mouse that when it comes to doing various tasks on our computers, we rely heavily on our mouse to be smooth, and provide us with precise navigation. The product reviews team of iYogi decided to review the pros and cons of Aivia Krypton mouse. The Aivia Krypton is a peripheral that has been specifically designed by its manufacturer Gigabyte keeping in mind hardcore gamers.

Technically speaking, the Aivia Krypton is pretty typical of higher-end wired mice. The mouse comes equipped with a super-fine laser sensor (with a claimed maximum of 8,200 dpi), programmable macros, adjustable weights and buttons all over the shop: 11 in total, including a handy macro swap thumb switch. However, the Aivia Krypton mouse also comes with a pair of swappable bases – one is Teflon coated, and the other is of ceramic. The maker of this mouse Gigabyte claims that the flexibility of changing bases offers the users to choose between speed and precision. The iYogi Reviews team decided to give this claim a try and reached to the conclusion that it is true. The ceramic feet do make for a more jumpy mouse, while Teflon offers a smoother experience for better control.

If we have to describe this Aivia Krypton mouse in just a few words, we would simply say that it is an extraordinarily comfortable mouse. The slightly ridged top and soft textured sides are a pleasure to hold, and when combined with the sensitive laser it help you enjoy a very precise pointing experience. If you are willing to look past its high price and pointless additional feet, it would not be an exaggeration to call Aivia Krypton a great upmarket mouse. Stay informed with the features of such wonderful and latest computer peripherals by reading iYogi Reviews.