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Dell Vostro 5459 Review

Business Class Notebooks are always very much in demand, despite the fact that not every model can easily cope with complex calculations. In particular, in many trim levels is the filling medium is not always present discrete graphics. The device, which will be discussed relates to the Vostro family, one of the well-known American manufacturer Dell. Laptop-new, five-thousandth part of the series, released in a variety of configurations. As part of the review, we will look at a complete set of laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 does not apply to the premium. However, it is quite confident will master the tasks.

DESIGN

The laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 looks pretty neat and, at first glance, modestly. It seems not only creates gray body colors (Era Grey), but also the shape of the body does not claim to originality. However, there is something to pay attention to matte metal (aluminum) with a textured surface, minimum radii, so that the notebook looks strict, elegant and very stylish. Even the Dell logo, located in the center, it’s all you need to cover.
The laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 Specs and Features
The interior of the bottom of the laptop and also look business-like and quite practical. There is nothing extra that will distract from the work. In addition, the bottom panel is solid, without compartments. On it are two long rubber mounts, as well as ventilation grille, stretched almost the entire width of the surface. In general, we can say that there is a very minimalist laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459.
It is worth noting that the manufacturer offers other colors Corps – Golden (Jingle Gold). This design of the device even more attractive. As for the laptop assembly, it performed very well, the gaps are not present, you can not hear squeaks during operation. body parts fit together perfectly, no backlash.
The laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 weight is 1.7 kg, it is not very much if every day carries the device in a bag or backpack. In terms Overall there is also no specific complaints, although Vostro 5459 can not be called a particularly compact. For the 14-inch notebook sizes 340x240x18.5 mm is expected. The result of the above is that the laptop perfectly fit into any decor and will suit even the demanding owner, who appreciate quality and reliability.

DISPLAY, SOUND, WEBCAM

Perhaps some people are upset display in the laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459. It has a diagonal of 14 inches and a small by modern standards, resolution of 1366×768 pixels. However, it will be enough, especially as the characteristics of it is good enough for daily work. Thus, the level of brightness and contrast enough, and both indoor and outdoor use, and the matte surface prevents glare and reflections. Visibility is also good, comfortable for viewing angle up to 170 degrees. By the way, the touch screen with good sensitivity and support for multitouch gestures offered exclusively in models with coloring Jingle Gold, respectively, is not considered in this review. But you can keep an eye configuration with IPS-matrix and high resolution (Full HD).
The laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 Specs and Features
The sound in the laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 comes with two stereo speakers. They are located on the slant of the front end, so there is no interference. In general, the sound of loud, it does not violate the purity of wheezing and other distortions often arise in many laptops at maximum volume. Thus, you can always listen to music without headphones like, and in them, the more that support Waves MaxxAudio Pro technology for improved playback.
As for the webcam, it has a resolution of 1 megapixel and can count on video calling into Skype.

KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD

Under the zone keys assigned depth of the work surface. Island keyboard in the laptop can hardly be called a full-size, with a 14-inch form factor, so not very big, busy keys not even the entire width of the working platform. The buttons are not too small, pressed with a short stroke. Print will be comfortable for those who are not very large fingers.
The laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 Specs and Features
The touchpad in the laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 has a relatively large area, but it is not as good in terms of sensitivity, as desired. For example, occasionally manipulator did not immediately respond to touch, we have a team twice. By the way, the touchpad hides two physical buttons, which, as we see, the manufacturer has not issued separately. In the area of keystrokes happens without effort, overall use of the touch area convenient.
Unfortunately, the installed Linux, as in our case, a fingerprint scanner is not supported. In other configurations, the sensor job you probably appreciate.

PERFORMANCE

In this laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 features, we will look at not the most productive equipment. Let’s start with the fact that the Dell Vostro 5459 (5459-9886), as already mentioned, pre-installed Linux. If you need a device that runs on Windows, then reinstall the operating system is not difficult.
This configuration is equipped with the sixth generation processor Intel Core i3-6100U, one of the younger family chips. CPU Skylake built on 14-nm process technology, it is a low voltage, and has two cores clocked at 2.3 GHz and a cache in the third level 3 MB. Despite the support of multithreading technology, thanks to which four data streams processed at the same time, do not count on a high-performance processor. However, for the everyday tasks of its resources will be enough. By the way, there are more powerful models, working on the basis of Intel Core i5-6200U chip, as well as the Core i7-6500U.
The laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 Specs and Features
Regarding the same power is the integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 video card that supports DirectX 12. At its level, it is very good, though not particularly suited to the modern game. Even Battlefield April 2014 or Total War: Rome II will not as good as we would like – with a native resolution and at medium settings (about 16-18 fps). If you use a laptop to work, surf the web, the graphics capabilities will be more than enough. It is noteworthy that the other trim levels, along with an integrated accelerator are used, and a discrete NVIDIA GeForce 930M with 2 GB or 4 GB of graphics memory.
As for the other components of the filling, the notebook has 4 GB of RAM standard DDR3L-1600 MHz, as well as a hard 500GB. For daily tasks specified RAM capacity will be sufficient, especially as the manufacturer proposed to increase RAM to a maximum of 8 GB by replacing a memory strip the other, because It provided only one slot. If we talk about the hard drive, it works with a standard speed of 5400 rev / min. Here also there is an alternative – you can choose a model with a laptop HDD larger volume (up to 1TB) or prefer a faster SSD-drive.

PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

As part of the interfaces in the laptop review business, Dell Vostro 5459 specs has everything you need. On the right edge of the notebook very few ports: USB 3.0 with PowerShare charging function, SD-card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC), a slot for a Kensington lock and a combined mic and headphones.
Two more USB 3.0 interface are on the opposite side of the device. Next to them you can see HDMI, RJ-45, as well as the socket for recharging.
The laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 Specs and Features
By the way, the front and rear faces have connectors. From wireless communications in the laptop has Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0.

BATTERY

The laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 is provided lithium-ion battery capacity of 43 Wh. Count on a high autonomy of the laptop, of course, not necessary, but 4-5 hours of web browsing mode or streaming video at the high luminance of the display it will serve faithfully. At the same time, the whole charge games leave a half hours. But by reducing the brightness level can be halfway around 6 hours to work with a text editor. Thus, if the assumed range of office tasks, the laptop can last without recharging almost a whole working day.

СONCLUSION

Familiarity with this laptop like laptop review business Dell Vostro 5459 will not be futile. Perhaps for his $ 600 it did not offer customers high performance and too many useful functions, but, for sure, will be a reliable partner for the job. The stylish design of this laptop is hiding is not the most powerful stuffing and device display offers a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. However, for office tasks is the best option. Besides of the above, it is supported by a good autonomy, as well as the use of aluminum along with plastic. Of course, for $ 600 you will probably find is not one or two more productive competitors, but this instance has every right to be seen and appreciated.

Review of TP-Link Neffos C5L

Anyone who has ever thought about buying a router, heard of TP-Link, but as yet few people know that the world-renowned provider of network equipment took up the creation of smartphones. Our acquaintance with novelties will begin with the youngest model in the lineup. So there you go, the budget phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L.
The purple box contains the necessary minimum: a guarantee in Europe, Quick Setup Guide, USB cable and charger (5V, 1A). In addition, they say that the retailer offers generous with smartphone brand paperback (TL-PB2600).

APPEARANCE

Perhaps, phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L design can be called a classic. Speaker silver bezel around the screen, plump (10.15 mm) plastic case. Approximately appeared in the recent past, many smartphones, but now all this is far from the fashionable trends. Only in design, reminiscent of that in front of us the device 2016 release – came from the Material Design touch navigation keys in the form of geometric shapes. Highlights do not have.
The phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L Specs and Features
Plastic cover completely covers the body, including the face and slightly, creaks when pressed. The plastic from which it is made, Mark. Press gently on the mechanical keys marked concentric circles. Due to the small size ergonomic smartphone, but it is far from grace. The phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L gives the impression of a purely utilitarian device.

DISPLAY

Pay attention to the display. The list of features on the official website of the manufacturer modestly silent about the technology, which is made by having the resolution of 854 x 480 4.5-inch screen TP-Link Neffos C5L. Alas, it is certainly not IPS.
The set of properties panel, with which we deal, suggests the use of certain varieties of matrix TN. Of course, it does not look as cool as IPS. The main problem with this display – Contrast fall when bending in the vertical plane. Under certain angles (fortunately rarely used), the image fades out of all recognition.
The touch layer recognizes only two touches. Glass (AGC Glass 2) finger glides easily, but the surface quickly covered with fingerprints. The anti-glare filter is absent, reflections character indicates the presence in the “sandwich” air gap screen.
The adaptive brightness of the screen works without problems, the minimum backlight level comfort. Its maximum threshold is high, but because of the air gap and low contrast use the device in bright light uncomfortable.

IRON

Meanwhile, the review of the phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L continues, and that means – it’s time to find out that our test inside. Hidden in the depths of the body hardware platform – the Snapdragon 210 quad-core Qualcomm’s, Adreno 304 with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory – by today’s modest.
To install the application is available for about 4 GB – it is not enough, even our set of test tools require more space for the installation. Save the situation only support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB.
The phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L Specs and Features
The phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L operates responsive, but not to deal with delays in the future, it is necessary to monitor the number of running processes in the background, and from time to time to clear the RAM. As for games, the casual entertainment budget SOC pull. More demanding titles make the poor processor run at full capacity and still, in most of them the frame rate does not reach an acceptable level. Something does not start at all.

SOFTWARE

As you might guess, TP-Link Neffos C5L running the Android operating system. At the first start-up “in the air” came to update the device. After you install the operating system version 5.1.1 smartphone has received a number of bug fixes.
Sometimes it seems that every company is committed to making the design of Android something such. I was no exception and TP-Link. In her performance, Android lost a dedicated menu of applications received the themes and the possibility of a ban on the discharge of the memory of individual applications, but any deep changes in the system have undergone and are useful to make questionable. Some designs, like the message, appears after erasing the memory, look tasteless. However, any bugs during testing have been identified.

СOMMUNICATION

The main feature of any smartphone TP-Link Neffos C5L performs flawlessly. The parties to the communication quality do not complain, they are also the user can hear well. Noise reduction is operating normally. two slots, arranged so that the “hot” replacement cards are not available for installation Micro-SIM user.
The phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L Specs and Features
Multimedia speaker loud, opening centrally located on a bend of the back of the smartphone. This sound is not muted if the device is put on the table. In Neffos C5L integrated FM-radio, which uses the headphone cable as an antenna. USB OTG not supported.
Navigation (GPS (A-GPS), GLONASS) started fast, error in determining the location in dense urban average.

BATTERY

Although modest by today’s standards – 2000 mAh – a removable battery capacity, Neffos C5L worked in the editorial performance test 7 hours 30 minutes. The explanation of such a good result is mainly economical processor.
The phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L Specs and Features
Win a little more time off the price of the smartphone functionality is possible by means of standard Android to power saving mode. On a full charge, the battery from the included adapter smartphone takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

CAMERA

Slightly protruding from the housing 8-megapixel sensor with autofocus and flash makes low-quality images. Slightly distorted color reproduction, noise, thoughtful AF, low resolution. All this does not please, but to call the results of the camera extremely bad does not allow the macro definition (text camera for shooting certainly fits), the lack of artifacts in night shots, good results when shooting under artificial lighting.
The phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L Specs and Features
Special beauty should not expect from the camera, but photo fixation accidents and other everyday tasks it is suitable. Front-facing camera (2 MP) removes worse. To make a beautiful selfie have to try to cool (as an example of its work is given a photo with a monkey).
The main problem faced when shooting at the phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L, oddly screen. It in no way be taken to reflect the true situation, and to understand what happened, it can only be made by reviewing the footage on another device.

TO SUMMARIZE

If you approach the smartphones with the common yardstick, it is easy the to be disappointed. But, let’s face it, to keep the low price we have to use cheap components, which can not boast of high performance.
In phone review blog TP-Link Neffos C5L specs mainly saved on the screen, it was he, and not the obsolete processor to check the device turned out to be a major drawback. For the rest, let’s not quibble. The smartphone is stable, it supports 4G and has an 8-megapixel camera. As they say, cheap and cheerful.

Comparative review Wileyfox Spark and Wileyfox Spark +

Not long ago, the British brand Wileyfox introduced Spark line of smartphones. One of the main features of the device is initially installed on the device Cyanogen OS 13, which opens the customers advanced features to customize the operating system for themselves and their needs, as well as additional functionality. Total is currently in the line represented by three devices: Spark, Spark + and Spark X. Today, we look at the younger models. In a smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark and Spark + we try to understand what the differences between these models and whether to pay more for a “+”.

EQUIPMENT

The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark vs Wileyfox Spark +

The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark are available in identical packages, the box of the “matchbox”. The packaging looks very tiny and neat, black and orange combination also produces quite a good impression. Cardboard at first glance looks pretty shaky, and the question arises whether such packaging to fulfill its protective function. In the box are in addition to the apparatus for recharging cable and documentation. Why the manufacturer has decided to save on the headset and the adapter power is unclear. The lack of complete sets of the modern smartphone for a long time is not uncommon, and most have already become quite common practice, while the need to buy a separate network adapter, many may consider the objective net configuration.

APPEARANCE

At first, glance, appear to be almost identical machines: the same design that is identical to the location of the control buttons, the same diagonal. However, on closer acquaintance become noticeable differences.
Both devices made as usual of a rectangle with rounded corners. An interesting feature is a location Wileyfox devices off and volume buttons. gadgets off button are located on the right side on top, and adjustment – from above, on the left side. This arrangement makes it easy to operate the phone with one hand, without making unnecessary movements. The top of the device is 3.5 connector for a headset or headphones on the bottom – micro-USB connector. The front and rear cameras are located in the standard places, without any innovations.
The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark vs Wileyfox Spark +
Of particular note is the rear panel. On the back cover of the volume visible company logo – a fox muzzle. At the bottom is a speaker, on either side of which are small “legs”. This solution allows you to hear the audio signal even if the device lies on the surface of the speaker. Under the hood is the removable battery, as well as slots for two SIM cards and memory cards.
Interestingly enough the designers came to the colors of smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark. The entire range of colors Spark, if you believe the developers of the site consists of:
  • Pure black model with black logo;
  • White models with silver piping and logo;
  • White models with gold-copper logo and piping;
Colours Spark + are:
  • The black version of the logo with a copper;
  • White version with gold-copper logo and piping;
To smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark was provided by Spark black and white and golden Spark +. The models also differ in the touch: Spark has a rough rear panel that can reduce the risk of slipping from the hands of the machine.

ERGONOMICS

Devices are easy to use, they are ideal for people with a small hand. Due to the location of buttons, talk time convenient to adjust the volume.The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark are perfectly balanced, the weight in the hand feels very small. The dimensions make it easy to carry or Spark Spark + in the jeans pocket without any discomfort.

DISPLAY

In the process of testing the model smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark and Spark + screen and showed the same results. Excellent viewing angles, even with a large tilted image do not lose their sharpness, color reproduction accuracy retains and shape. 2.5D Glass – an interesting phenomenon, but “an amateur”, if the owner had previously been absolutely flat screens, you will have some time to adapt to a new screen.
device settings allow you to adjust the display to fit your needs. You can change color and font size. Interesting possibilities give LiveDisplay function with the help of gadgets automatically adapts the screen temperature, depending on the time of day. During testing, both devices have proved to be a good side, the screens do not flicker, no glare, they are not tired eyes. Multitouch both models support up to 10 simultaneous touches.
In the settings, you can change the device screen density DPI value range from 240 to 360. Also, if desired, you can turn the screen lock option tap double.

IRON

The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark and Spark + running MT6735A processor. Quad-Core is hardly powerful and gaming, but it is enough to run popular 3D games at medium settings. The main problem Spark at least any significant load became lack of RAM. Junior model working simultaneously with the browser in the background download files of medium size, was included and was PlayMarket minimized one game. Spark + with a similar load copes effortlessly, easily it works in switching mode between movie viewing, messengers, and mobile LightRoom. The single task mode devices performance is approximately equal.
The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark vs Wileyfox Spark +
The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark running Cyanogen OS 13, created on the basis of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Appearance OS “out of the box” looks very simple and concise. A little outside the box and unusual display of all applications in the “pop-up” list. However, all is easily changed with new themes or launcher. Cyanogen OS adds on top of the standard Android features many new systems of customization and just a lot of interesting “chips” such as enhanced security, improved energy efficiency, its own camera app and more. For a detailed description of all the features, Cyanogen OS 13 would require a separate article.

COMMUNICATION

The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark module for both devices works flawlessly, but in a noisy environment is much more comfortable talking through a headset. At Spark + works the best squelch – the interlocutor almost inaudible sound subway and crowd noise.
Available networks, both machines are fast, breaks during work were observed. Working with GPS is also no complaints – the satellites are detected quickly even from a cold start.

BATTERY

Even coupled with the chipset of the middle class, the battery can not be considered sufficiently capacious. Spark model in the mode of constant surfing the internet, social networks and conversations lasted 6.5 hours, Spark + for about 5 hours. Watching movies and games eat up battery for about 3-4 hours.
Battery test in continuous mode, download, and view online video showed quite the expected results: 5 hours 44 minutes spent Spark and 5 hours of 39 minutes lasted Spark +.

CAMERA

The cameras both devices quite adequately cope with the shooting in all conditions. In good light quickly and easily obtained macro shots, landscapes, and text. In poor lighting conditions may experience problems with autofocus.
The camera supports the focus on tapas, which makes it easier to shoot in any situation. A nice feature is switching shooting modes swipe simple, fast and convenient.
The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark vs Wileyfox Spark +
A significant difference in the images captured on both devices can not see, especially unsophisticated view.

TO SUMMARIZE

The smartphones comparison review Wileyfox Spark and Wileyfox Spark + definitely deserve attention. Lightweight, ergonomic devices running Cyanogen OS 13 suitable for undemanding users, not waiting for the phone strong performance. The difference in price can only be explained by a variety of operational and internal memory. If the built-in memory devices can be expanded to 64 GB with the help of cards, with the amount of RAM after purchase will have to accept. Is it worth the difference in the gig of RAM three thousand rubles (the price difference at the time of writing)? Definitely yes, if you want to get a good gadget, do not hang when loading.

Review Players FiiO X3-II, X5-II and X1: a feast for music lovers

DEVICES

Review Players FiiO X3-II, X5-II and X1: a feast for music lovers

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This is a review of three products audio player best sound quality FiiO: X3-II, X5-II, and X1, which make up the line of portable media players, Hi-Fi. The era of cheap Chinese hobbies digital MP-3 players have passed, and now perform their functions perfectly smartphones, but with high-quality audio content cope only specialized devices. It’s about these now will be discussed.

FIIO HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO PLAYER X1

The audio player best sound quality FiiO X1 – is not new, but the opportunity to start a successful introduction to portable Hi-Fi-players. The average cost of a model today is less than 10 thousand Russian rubles, but the pleasure you get sea. The model has a very small size (96,7 x 57,7 x 14,1 mm) and weight (106 grams), so it is easy to carry in your pocket. But in this very pocket will be the sound level of mastering studio!
The audio player best sound quality FiiO X3-II, X5-II and X1 Review
This is no exaggeration, for the Texas Instruments PCM5142 chip is vastly superior to the level of the chips installed in smartphones, so do not even dream to hear the sound on your phone professional level. In addition, the player is set high-quality professional power ISL28291 from Intersil. Sound FiiO X1 displays in two ways: directly on the headphones or through the line-out. Switching between modes is done in the menu. Linear player input can be connected to an external amplifier.
With regards to the supported lossless formats, it is such popular formats like APE, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, WMA, and Apple Lossless. Among the lossy formats supported MP2, MP3, AAC, ALAC, WMA, and OGG. Although small in battery capacity (1700 mAh), the player is able to play music offline for nearly 12 hours. Keep an array of music is offered on a MicroSD memory card up to 128GB.
Menu and other information are displayed on the two-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 320×240 pixels. The control buttons are located on the front of a body and at the ends.

FIIO DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER

Impressions of use: if X1 regarded as a “step” into the world of high-quality portable audio, all at a decent level. Minimalism is very “on the subject”, and the sound is the pleasing contrast in comparison with the fact that they can offer the standard device – smartphones, tablets, etc.
The audio player best sound quality FiiO X3-II, X5-II and X1 Review
The sound may vary depending on the choice of the amplifier, but it sounds perfect on high-quality headphones, but we most enjoyed listening to rock and classical music (especially that of electronic music lovers and prefer corresponding headphones).
Hi-Fi audio player best sound quality FiiO Chinese company X3-II belongs to the second generation and has a DSD direct support and two quartz oscillators. Available in packages of gold, black, and titanium color. It features a new digital audio architecture, namely: native support for the DSD, direct decoding SACD ISO, support WAV lossless-format, FLAC, APE, WMA, ALAC, AIFF, and many others. The above quartz oscillators have frequencies which are multiples of 48 and 44.1 kHz. They provide the lowest jitter and high accuracy of reproduction of music for all sample rates.
Along oscillators eliminate conversion artifacts. “Heart” of the player – DAC Cirrus Logic CS4398, having a low-pass filter and has a very low noise level and phase distortion. The analog circuit applied premium tantalum capacitors. Playback controls tracks and menus are on the front of the shell model. Buttons adjust the sound volume – on the left side. There is a power button on / off the device. On the right side, you can see the bottom of the slot to insert a memory card MicroSD capacity of up to 128GB.
The audio player best sound quality FiiO X3-II, X5-II and X1 Review
In addition, the upper and lower ends of the body are located and other connectors: coaxial, linear (3.5mm) headphone jack (3.5 mm), MicroUSB. The wheel is used to navigate and button inside it serves to confirm and play / pause. The audio player best sound quality FiiO display is large enough – and a two-inch LCD with a resolution of 320×240 pixels. Ten-equalizer supports custom playlists .m3u and m3u8. Friendly interface, it is virtually the same as the previous interface FiiO models. The main menu consists of five points clear: a return to the playback screen, browse the library, preview the contents of the card, adjust the playback and setup of the player.
In the playback settings the available range of the repeat mode, storing the current track and position it in, activation playback without pausing, selecting a volume limit, and much more, including the aforementioned equalizer. Although the metal housing (polished, by the way), the player weighs only 135 g Package great black silicone case, two spare protective films on the screen (one has already been carefully glued), MicroUSB cable, 3.5 mm S / PDIF and three coaxial adapter set of stickers on the body.
Impressions from the use of: the font is too small on the screen, but the controls are easy and informative. Sound juicy even when the equalizer, but for the pleasure of music in the format required lossless-quality headphones, in general, FiiO X3-II an excellent choice for hard rock fans.
The audio player best sound quality FiiO X3-II, X5-II and X1 Review
Hi-Fi Player FiiO X5-II – a model more “advanced”, if you compare it with the FiiO X3-II. So, it has to improve the quality of sound is applied smooth switching between different voltage gain. This means that at high gain operational voltage reaches 14V (± 7V), which is 40% higher than it was the player of the first generation X5.
This in turn significantly increases the level of the sound. Conversely, low operating voltage gain adjustable in the range ± 5V, thereby reducing power consumption and increasing the operating time of the internal battery. Excellent performance! The player can decode the “native” DSD64 / 128 and play back SACD ISO, and other lossless formats (WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA, AIFF, ALAC, etc.) is also supported with the parameters of up to 192 kHz / 24-bit. Color screen from FiiO X5-II larger – 2.4 inches. The display, by the way, is based on IPS-matrix.
Supports installing two memory cards MicroSD with a capacity of up to 128 GB each. Note support control buttons on the CTIA-compatible headsets. The bundled we found a black silicone case, replacement of the film to the screen, MicroUSB cable, coaxial cable and an adapter for vinyl labels.
The audio player best sound quality FiiO X3-II, X5-II and X1 Review
Impressions of use: in comparison with the model X3II, in X5II win screen fonts – information easier to perceive, however, subjectively, in bright sunlight severely lacking brightness of the screen. The buttons are as good as the sound equalizer that prevents more than necessary. High-quality headphones, as is the case with X3II, recommended.

CONCLUSIONS

Portable Hi-Fi audio player best sound quality FiiO – a real feast for music lovers. Each player can choose like and can afford. Model FiiO X3-II is inexpensive but has direct support for DSD and two quartz oscillators. Model FiiO X5-II offers, even more, possibilities. So, the player to improve the sound quality of the voltage applied smooth switching between different amplification modes, as well as two integrated slots for MicroSD memory cards with a capacity of 128 GB each. Finally, the model audio player best sound quality FiiO X1, in fact, this is far from being a novelty, and it can be described as a home. If the task is to start somewhere, then this is a good choice but wants to continue after him. In addition to playing most lossy-format, all three player supports almost all known formats lossless-studio.

HP Spectre 13 – are willing to compromise?

The hero of this review – ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 – is officially recognized by the thinnest laptop in the world, the thickness of its body is slightly more than ten millimeters. The device is simply the astonishing blend of style and quality, cost and charisma. Without a doubt, it can be called the star of 2016, the premium and very expensive. Dimensions tablets a record low, the design is able to impress even the most indifferent user, however, would like to find out how the manufacturer was able to mix ultra-slim body and a full notebook functionality. And if at all possible.

THE ULTRA-THIN GAMING NOTEBOOK

DESIGN

Incredibly beautiful, ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 review has become an example of a new generation of the bold combination of full-featured notebook and a minimum thickness of the body – only 10.4 mm! By the way, on display here took only 2 mm. All laptop, except for the bottom, which is made of magnesium alloy, is the concentration of the lightest and durable aluminum. The build quality is simply excellent, resistance to deformation at the height of the problems with the rigidity are completely absent.
The ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 review
The appearance of the device ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 is simply amazing. Until today, we have seen a lot of laptops, however elegant, with a share of the aggressive claims of the ideal – the first time. Absolutely slim body noteworthy hinge mechanism, which, being in the same sharp-looking, like the notebook itself, a curved arch overhangs the work surface. Thus, the lid of the laptop is not visually is one with the rest of the device, introducing a special taste of indulgent luxury. All this highlights the masterful color scheme – gold on black background.
General ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 dimensions are 325h229h10.4 mm and weighs 1.1 kg. The maximum angle of opening the laptop 124 degrees and, due to the features of the hinge mechanism to open with one hand it is not so simple. On the bottom, instead of the traditional round of support legs, the manufacturer has provided three parallel strips, perform a similar function. This allowed not only to improve the stability but also to optimize air circulation, which is vital for such a thin body, like the HP Spectre 13.

DISPLAY, SOUND, WEBCAM

The ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 specs is installed 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. It is made on IPS technology, demonstrates the lack of touchscreen and protection thanks to tempered glass, Corning Gorilla Glass. pixel density is about 166-ppi, which, in fact, enough for such a compact display – great detail, small objects are displayed well. The average brightness is less than 300 cd / m2, the contrast ratio of a height in the AdobeRGB color gamut is 60.9%, in the sRGB 94.3%. Varnish significantly limits the readability outdoors, viewing angles are maximal. In general, the display in the HP Spectre 13 could be described as a good option for a mobile device, but this laptop is clearly expressed claim of the ideal, and therefore appear to equipment issues. For example, why there is not provided a higher resolution or modifications with a matte screen, touch screen?
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Despite its compact size, built-in laptop full four speaker Bang & Olufsen, with output to a work surface on either side of the keyboard. The sound quality may be noted the average level, is clearly not enough bass. Perhaps with such a device is better to use external speakers or headphones.
The camera of the ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 with a resolution of 1.3 MP copes well with its function – ensuring the image when video conferencing.

KEYBOARD AND TOUCHPAD

Despite the very compact dimensions, island keyboard ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 is easy to use. The keys have a medium speed and tangible benefits, typing or playing games will be accompanied by a very noticeable noise. It provides one-level lights that are always appreciated in any laptop. The substrate is almost no flex, and the matte surface of the work area to actively preserves prints of hands and fingers in contact – need regular cleaning.
The sizes 9.6h5.6 see, got glass coating with very pleasant to the touch texture. Response accuracy and smoothness of sliding at the highest level, gesture recognition is performed simultaneously with three fingers. On-site touchpad slightly lost due to its compactness, but in general, it is very easy to use and demonstrates excellent preparation for work.

PERFORMANCE

The ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13-v006ur (X5B66EA) running Windows 10 Home (64-bit) operating system. Total sales are presented in several complete sets of the laptop – the processors (Intel Core i5-6200U and Core i7-6500U) and SSD (256 and 512 GB). We see weaker modification with CPU Intel Core i5-6200U, which is working with two cores, shows the voltage at the level of 15 watts. Its frequency, using acceleration technology, can rise from 2.3 GHz to 2.8 GHz. However, as shown in the testing process, the processor does not reach the maximum, so its performance is quite limited. It is made according to the standards 14 nm process technology to Skylake architecture and has 3 MB cache on the third level.
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Intel HD Graphics 520 is built-in video card works with 24 units at a frequency of 300-1000 MHz. Her game and graphics performance at a sufficient level for a compact Ultrabook. For example, such popular games like Dota 2 and League of Legends will be processed without locked up. In figures, or rather, fps too, gaming performance indicators are Alien: Isolation at medium settings at a resolution of 1366×768 pixels 27 fps, Battlefield Hardline in the same conditions, 33 frames per second.
Enough powerful processor and SSD 256 GB – the perfect solution to enhance system performance. Plus, in the HP Spectre 13 is provided in the RAM 8 GB of DDR3-1600 MHz standard, which is also good for a compact laptop.

PORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

The tendency of a limited number of ports in the ultra-thin devices has always been popular, and ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 in this issue is not an exception. Thus, at the rear of the body are three USB Type-C (two of them support Thunderbolt 3) and the combined audio jack. All the more in the body of the device there is no port and even a card reader. The only thing that the manufacturer offers as a solution – it is an adapter (included) to the USB Type-C standard to USB Type-A.
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A set of wireless communications, as always, is represented by Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0.

BATTERY

The capacity of the built-in 4-cell lithium-ion battery is 38 Wh. This means that working with browsers, with an average brightness of the display will take about 5.5 hours and standby time – about 12 hours. It is a standard of autonomy indicators, typical of many of today’s Ultrabooks.

CONCLUSION

The ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 Release 2016 – is the clearest example of the concept, when the manufacturer is banking on a decrease in size in favor of many of the principles, in particular, the functionality and performance. After receiving the title of the thinnest Ultrabook in the world, deprived of the laptop it is very much that is appreciated in today’s mobile devices. Firstly, it is the prohibitively limited set of ports located, in addition, on the back slope of the casing. And you can not say for sure that the adapter set always will solve the tasks. Secondly, processor performance is severely limited by minimizing cooling system. As a result, we have not the full potential, which expects when buying. Third, for sure many would like to see here touchscreen, however, 2 mm thick do not provide for the presence of a touchscreen. In other respects, ultra-thin gaming laptop HP Spectre 13 has earned high praise. He received a stunning design with a swivel mechanism of unusual and unique charisma luxury laptop. High-quality display and comfortable keyboard, as well as the compact size and the standard autonomy, allow pleased to use this laptop in all conditions. Well, the last thing it is worth remembering – price, solid looming four-digit number – $ 1,900 for the examination of equipment. Sure, HP Spectre 13 – is a kind of projection of the future of the world of laptops, however, currently require is that serious compromise between functionality and dimensions.