Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air: All You Need To Know

The Rumors that Xiaomi was working on a brand new Windows laptop have been confirmed. Now the Mi assortment has been expanded with two new devices — a 12.5 notebooks with and a 13.3 inches variant.

The 12.5 inches Mi Notebook Air is the youngest version in the lineup; the device has a Full HD display with a diagonal of 12.5 inches. The computer is based on the Intel Core m3 processor; it is equipped with 4GB of DDR4 RAM and a fast SSD drive with a capacity of 128 GB. Two speakers manufactured by AKG are installed in the device as an audio system.

The 12.5-inch Mi Notebook runs the Windows 10 operating system, and its battery capacity is enough for 11.5 hours of continuous operation under a load.

The 13.3-inch Mi Notebook which is the much bigger model of Mi Notebook Air has a slightly larger 13.3-inch screen, while its weight is only 1.28 kilograms. The Intel Core i5-6200U processor with a clock speed up to 2.7 GHz has become the heart of the laptop, and the NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics card (1GB GDDR5) is responsible for video processing. Which makes this a compact and powerful machine it will ship with 8 GB of RAM and 256GB SSD flash memory.

The 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air is able to operate continuously for about 9.5 hours on a single battery charge, which is a quite good result for such powerful technical specifications. The dimensions of this Mi Notebook Air version are 309.6 × 210.9 × 14.8 mm.

Both laptops have metal housings and Windows 10 operating system. You can also synchronize the Mi Notebook with your smartphone via a special application, and unlock access to its desktop using the Mi Band.

Also, there will be available a number of different branded covers for Mi laptops, like in the image above, as well as various stickers for maximum personalization of your Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air.

Samsung and Nestlé Collaborate on the Internet of Things

On Thursday, Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center and Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences announced a collaboration to harness the power of IoT technology and nutrition science to provide new insights into healthy living.

This collaboration aims to combine IoT, scientifically validated bio sensors, advanced multi-modal technology, and comprehensive nutritional approach to provide people with entirely new awareness into health and wellness.  In addition, the collaboration aims to empower individuals to better manage their own health and wellbeing by providing relevant and contextual recommendations around nutrition, lifestyle, and fitness, to help individuals live healthier and better lives.

“We are delighted to enter this collaboration with a global leader in the field of sensor technologies,” said Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé Chief Technology Officer. “It will advance our Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy, to support people who want to live a healthier lifestyle.”

“We’re excited about the breakthroughs this collaboration will bring,” said Young Sohn, President and Chief Strategy Officer, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. “Today, we live in an era of smarter living brought about by the convergence of technology and life science. It’s an era where the data from smart sensors and devices in our daily life such as mobile phones, wearables, and smart refrigerators can help us to understand our nutrition and activity and to guide us towards a healthier lifestyle.

By combining the Samsung ARTIK™ IoT platform vision, deep semiconductor expertise, and a global platform of smart device solutions, together with Nestlé’s expertise in nutrition and biomedical science, the collaboration aims to better understand the voice of the body and empower millions of people to live well and be well.

The relationship extends beyond what millions of consumers already enjoy and experience with the global brands of Nestlé and Samsung. What makes this collaboration meaningful is that it combines digital and comprehensive nutritional sciences in a way that has great potential for worldwide reach. This relationship is underpinned by extensive research, the innovative, visionary people inside Samsung and Nestlé, and the recognition of this collaboration synergy.

Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center and Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences will work towards the development of a new digital health platform to provide more personal and meaningful insights that inspire healthy living.

More details about the platform are expected when the first pilots begin in early 2017.

LG ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITIONS TO ITS X SERIES SMARTPHONES

X Power, X Mach, X Style and X Max Fill out LG’s X Series with Unique Features and Exceptional Value.

LG Electronics (LG) announced four new X series smartphones that share many of the top end features found on LG’s flagship G and V series handsets. X power, X mach, X style and X max join the X cam and X screen to bring additional depth and options to LG’s lineup of mass-tier offerings. These new phones will start rolling out later this month in markets around the world.

Each new device in the X series lineup have a unique feature which is matched to a specific user need or interest, such as greater battery capacity, faster processor, more sophisticated styling or a larger display.

The X power is aimed at the most power-hungry users who will appreciate the 4,100mAh battery in the 7.9mm slim body. Fast charging (PE+) technology enables the X power to charge at twice the normal speed, allowing users to do more with their phone for longer.

The X mach supports LTE Cat. 9 3CA data transfer speed and is powered by a speedy 1.8GHz processor to deliver top performance and speed. The device comes equipped with a QHD IPS Quantum display for crisp, clear images, and a gently curved form factor for a perfect grip. Users will also appreciate the ability to take stunning photos in low light conditions with the large 1.55μm sensor camera.

X style differentiates itself with its elegant design boasting gracefully curving lines and extra-slim body. X max sports a large display for an enhanced viewing experience, making it the ideal phone for consuming multimedia content.

“Each X series smartphone pairs perfectly with its user by offering uncompromising quality and one truly outstanding feature that speak the user’s personal preference and lifestyle — all at a great value,” said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics and the Mobile Communications Company. “The newly expanded X series demonstrates LG’s commitment to offering top flight performance with premium features at a satisfying price.”

Prices and exact dates of availability will be announced locally in each market.

Pricing and available can be found Here 

 

Fuji X-T2 vs. Sony A6300. Which One Should You Get?

Both Fuji X-T2 and Sony A6300 are mirror-less camera, after getting a lot’s of user question which one is best finally we have decided to compare between these two cameras.

Fuji X-T2 vs. Sony A6300

Features/ Models	Fuji X-T2	Sony A6300
Megapixel	24	24 megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Low pass filter	Yes	Yes
Image processor	X Processor Pro	Bionz X
Image Stabilization	No	No
AF points	325 points	425 Points
AF system	Hybrid	Hybrid
ISO	100-51200	100-51200
Shutter Min/ mix	Shutter 30 seconds -1/8000	1/4000 sec
Continuous shooting speed	8fps (11fps with batter grip)	11fps
Video	4K @30fps	4K @ 30 fps
Display	3 inches 1.62 million dot LCD Monitor	3″ 921k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Hot shoe	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Wi-Fi, NFC. Remote shooting	Built-In
Environmentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery life	340 shots (without battery grip)	400 Shots
Dimensions	139.0 x 105.2 x 78.5mm	120 x 67 x 49 mm
Weight	650g	404 g

Beginning with megapixel, as you can see the Fuji as well as the Sony A6300 features same 24 MP resolution.

However keep in mind that the sensor architecture of both the camera is entirely different.

The Sony A6300 Sensor analysis

The Sony A6300 uses 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor pairs with the BIONZ X image processor, the image processor help the camera to boost its ISO range up to 51200. The sensor of the Sony A6300 camera uses thin copper wiring and enhanced circuit processing to boost low light-performance of the camera, reduce color noise as well as low-light noise, and increase readout speeds. The camera can shoot images up to 11 frames per second and with AF support the camera limits the continuous shooting speed to 8fps.

The Fuji X-T2 Sensor analysis

The Fuji X-T2 features 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III sensor which comes with a randomized pixel array that eliminates the use of low pass filter inside the camera. The sensor mimic the organic film pattern and gives out stunning images. The camera with the help of its X-Processor Pro the camera can shoot up to 11 fps with battery grip and 8fps of shooting with continuous AF.

Auto Focus System

Despite of being a bit older product the Sony A6300 have more AF points (425 vs 325) compared to the Fuji X-T2 camera. The Sony A6300 covers more AF screen compared to Fuji X-T2 camera.

4D Focus in Sony A6300

4D Focus system inside the Sony A6300 – the Sony A6300 camera uses 4D auto-focus system that enables 425 Phase AF points and 169 contrast-detection areas.

AF speeds of Fuji is up to 0.08 seconds And Sony AF speed is up to 0.05 seconds, that clearly indicates in standard lightning condition the Sony A6300 will perform better.

4K
Both camera record 4K video and supports raw recording modes S-Log3 Gamma / F-Log Gamma. Without going into too much details I must inform you that Sony A6300 does have some overheating issue when used to record 4K video at average room temperature. You can look at the matter here

Price Difference
Sony A6300 is under $1K camera whereas for Fuji X-T2 you have to pay approx. $1.6K that clearly means you have to pay $600 extra if you want to get Fuji X-T2.

Pricing difference and available can be found Here: