What is HDR Technology?

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High Dynamic Range (HDR) is the new technology that offers the highest image quality in television. The latest 4K television has been the most talked about television technology until now, however the launch HDR has been surfaced as being on the same level as 4K resolution. It encompasses the ability to revolutionise TV image quality more than any other technology out there.

The UHD Alliance has incorporated HDR in the specification for UHD Premium, so it is essential for manufacturers to include this if they want their releases to be approved under the UHD Premium label. HDR is predicted to affect movie makers and TV broadcasters as much as hardware manufactures, as they will have to focus on producing HDR content in order for the technology to be delivered through to the viewers.

 Premium companies such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and the BBC are already making use of HDR or currently investigating it. Netflix’s manager of corporate communications, Yann Lafargue, stated to TechRadar:

“HDR is a new standard for home entertainment. It’s a big leap forward in colour, contrast, and brightness, as significant as the addition of surround sound, or the introduction of HD and 4K.

It offers a new set of tools we can use to make bright and colourful scenes really pop, and at the same time, bring out more detail in dark scenes.” 

Although High Dynamic Range has some of the same qualities as smartphone photography, the HDR technology in video is different to pictures. Both HDR video and photos deliver the highest quality of increasing the contrast between the light and dark areas of an image/video. However, HDR video functions by capturing the highest quality of footage as it happens, rather than combining separate images after recording footage. The increase of contrast in the video results in a more detailed overall image, and it also allows you to have the same detail in low brightness.

In order to get HDR on your home screen, it is essential that everything is HDR compatible from the creation of the content to its distribution to your screen. It will be interesting to see how HDR technology will be used in future television and movies.

Google IO 2016

Google IO 2016 is the company’s huge developer conference, at which its latest hardware and software innovations are revealed. It will take place from tomorrow, May 18 – May 20, and the first day will be hosted by CEO Sundar Pichai starting at 10am PT/1p, ET/6pm BST. The event will allow developers and the world audience to know Google’s upcoming launches and future plans. Read on to find out what to expect at Google IO 2016:

1)    Android N

Google announced Android N before IO 2016, giving developers and users a hint of what will be discussed at the massive event. The new mobile operating system is already available in a Developer Preview, along with multi-window support and Doze Mode 2.0. However, the official name of the software has not been revealed yet, and is expected to be unveiled by Pinchai at Day 1 of IO 2016, along with information about when it will be available for customer devices –such as Nexus handsets.

2)    Android VR

Android VR is one of the most rumoured launches leading up to IO 2016, however it is unknown whether it will be a standalone headset or a user platform, or even both. A few reports have indicated that Google will reveal a standalone VR headset, and the new VR will be a considerable update from Google Cardboard. However, it is likely that Android VR will not arrive until the operating software Android N is available on a number of different user devices, in order to make it more accessible.

3)    Google Cardboard

Google Cardboard is Google’s VR headset which has previously been launched, and it has become quite successful. It is a straightforward VR smartphone adapter which includes lenses and a magnetic input ring. IO 2016 will be mostly focusing on VR, a session of Day 2 of the event is called “VR at Google” and many other VR sessions are likely to take place. VR at Google will be hosted by Google’s head of VR, Clay Bavor and the session will discuss the current launches, lessons learned from them and future ideas/launches. The session description states: “We should get insight into how Cardboard is progressing, what Google's learned from making cheap, mobile VR and what it has planned next in the space” (i.e., Android VR).

More upcoming innovations:

•    “VR & Cinema” session which will focus on VR film and the evolvement of the entertainment industry.

•    Future plans for ProjectTango – Google’s augmented reality tech, already available in tablet and phone.

•     Android will also be a major focus of IO 2016, as well as an update for Android Auto.

Keep a look out for more information on Google IO 2016 here as the event unfolds!

The Best High-End Laptops

High-end tech devices do cost more, however the investment in a premium machine will benefit you more in the long run. At Laptop Outlet, our selected range of premium laptops are all available at competitive prices. Here is a list of the best high-end laptops currently available in the tech market:

1)   Apple MacBook Air 11.6” £889.99

The Apple MacBook Air 11.6” is a sleek, ultra-portable device, which comprises of premium quality, great performance and an excellent battery life – evidently making it one of the leading high-end laptops. The MacBook Air 11.6” is extremely light, weighing less than 2.5 pounds, and the 5th Generation Core i5 Processor included in the device ensures great performance and reliability. It features Apple’s signature smooth design, and is also one of the inexpensive devices within Apple’s MacBook range, which are generally costly. 

The Apple MacBook Air 11.6” is the ideal choice within their range, for students or anyone requiring a premium high-performance device combined with ultra-portability. Apple says: “MacBook Air is the definition of fast, with up to 3x faster Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology letting you connect MacBook Air to Bluetooth-enabled devices like speakers and headphones. Even without all the wires, you're totally connected”. 

2) Lenovo Yoga 900 £1289.99

The Lenovo Yoga 900 13.3” is one of the best high-end laptops currently available in the market; it is a welcome successor to the Yoga 3 Pro with a number added improvements. The Yoga 900 features an improved battery life, better keyboard and trackpad, and a more powerful processor. It has a 13.3" QHD+ Display (3200 x 1800) Resolution, and Integrated Intel HD Graphics delivering crisp and detailed visuals. This powerful device also features in our Top 6 Laptops, Ready for Windows 10.

At CES 2016, Lenovo described the new Yoga 900s as The World’s Thinnest Laptop, measuring only 12.8 mm. They stated that the impressive convertible laptop features a 360-degree watchband hinge and an option of four different modes, to adapt to any user’s needs. Features such as the Digitiser Pen Support, PCle SSD Technology and the new 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processor give the impression that this device will swiftly take the lead in the tech world.

3) Lenovo Y50-70 £819.99 (Save £180!)

The Lenovo Y50-70 is one of the best gaming laptops in the market; it has a stunning sleek appearance and is surprisingly lightweight. The Lenovo Y50-70 is a powerful high-end laptop, which is perfect for intensive gaming sessions and excellent value for money. It is ideal for demanding tasks such as compiling code and editing 1080p and 4k videos. It runs on the Intel Core i7, offering one of the most efficient CPUs available in any laptop.

The powerful Lenovo Y50-70 features visual details such as the brushed aluminium exterior, as well as a sleeker and slimmer appearance than previous versions within Lenovo’s range. It is also lighter than the usual bulky gaming laptops, perfect for gaming portability and comfortability. This premium laptop features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M 4GB Dedicated Graphics, as well as added efficient features such as the AccuType keyboard.

4) Toshiba P50t-C-10Q 15.6” £989.99

The Toshiba P50-t-C-10Q is a premium high-performance laptop, featuring Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U, 16GB RAM and Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) Resolution. It features a thin and light design, without compromising on performance, making this a high-end laptop which is also perfect for portability.

The Toshiba P50-t-C-10Q has ultra-fast connectivity, using 1TB HDD and Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) to enhance user experience, by improving response rates and application loading times. It also includes pre-installed Windows 10, along with our exclusive special offer including a Peanut Wireless Mouse, BullGuard Antivirus and Trust Case.

5) Toshiba P70-B-11U 17.3"  £889.99

The Toshiba P70-B-11U features a combination of advanced graphics technology and a substantial 17.3” screen, delivering a crisp and detailed TV-like visual experience. This premium device also has integrated Harmon Kardon speakers and a DTS Sound audio enhancement suite, to deliver a first-class sound experience, perfect for entertainment purposes.

The elegant design of the Toshiba P70-B-11U, with a durable aluminium exterior and illuminated frameless keyboard, confirms its premium quality. Toshiba says: “The fast AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with up to 4GB* of GDDR5 dedicated memory, are designed to deliver optimum performance at all times so you can run numerous programmes at once, create videos or engage in serious gaming without a glitch”. 

These are just a few of the wide-ranging premium laptops available on www.laptopoutlet.co.uk. Its our aim that folks could buy cheap laptops of leading manufacturers including Apple, Toshiba and Lenovo without facing any issue.

Lenovo Yoga 3 Tab Pro 10 Review

The Lenovo Yoga 3 Tab Pro 10 is a worthy rival to the leading Apple tablet PC devices, offering a distinct premium design, along with a number of striking stand-out features to enhance user experience. Our price for this Android tablet PC is only £389.99; read on to find out which features make this better than any other tablet!

Key features/Specs:

a) (2560 x 1600) Screen Resolution
b) QHD 10.1 inch Touch Display  
c) 13MP rear and 5MP front camera
d) Android 5.1
e) Integrated Rotatable Projector
f) JBL Speakers and Dolby Atmos® sound  
g) Four adjustable modes: Hold, tilt, stand, hang
h) Lenovo AnyPen Technology  
i)  10,200mAh battery

Display:

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 10 Tablet has HD resolution to enhance user experience whether working or gaming. It features striking ambient lighting and brightness from all angles. The (2560 x 1600) screen resolution is considerably larger than others, for example the screen of Apple tablet PC’s.

Screen/Camera:

The 180-degree rotatable camera with 8MP is one of the main features of the Yoga Tab 3, also allowing users to take pictures with hand movements with the ‘camera gesture’ feature. The high-quality IPS LCD that Lenovo used ensures crisp and detailed imagery, with an enhanced viewing experience in all angles and lighting.

Sound:

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 10 Tablet features Dolby Atmos® sound, as well as two integrated front speakers, providing crisp and high-quality sound, whether using headphones or not. The clear quality of the sound exceeds the sound quality of any other tablet!

Integrated Rotatable Projector:

The idea of featuring a projector in the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 10 is innovative and intriguing, evidently another feature which makes this a worthy competitor with Apple’s portable devices. The rotatable projector offers a brilliantly enhanced user experience, with the option of watching movies or gaming on a giant wall screen rather than the usual screen of your device. Lenovo states that the projector can stretch up to an impressive 70in.

Lenovo AnyPen Technology:

The Lenovo AnyPen Technology featured in the Yoga Tab 3 10 allows the tablet screen to detect and read movements from any conductive object. This is highly efficient, allowing users to operate the tablet without using their hands. For example, following recipes while cooking becomes easy while keeping the screen completely clean!

 

Specification/Battery:

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 10 runs with the standard Android 5.1 Lollipop, further customised by Lenovo. However, it is distinct from other Android tablets in the market, powered by an Intel X5 Atom Processor, rather than the usual Qualcomm Snapdragon.

The battery of the Yoga Tab 3 10 depends on the type of usage, and whether the integrated rotatable projector is being used or not, however the overall maximum battery time is an incredible 18 hours on just one charge. It has a larger battery than any other tablet, specifically 10400mAh unit, which is a clear advantage when using a portable device.

Pros:

a) Premium visually
b) Sharp display (2560 x 1600)
c) Bigger display than other tablets  
d) Great battery life  
e) Enhanced audio (with four integrated JBL speakers and Dolby Atmos® sound)  
f)  Stunning Integrated Projector  
g) Excellent multimedia features (built-in projector included)
h) Adjustable stand

Cons:

a) Slightly heavy
 
It is evident that the features in the Lenovo Yoga 3 Tab Pro 10 make it arguably the best tablet around, offering distinct features combined with a premium quality which you cannot find in other tablets. Lenovo’s strategy to introduce innovative features in this tablet, (rather than duplicating the regular functions of tablet PC’s such as Apple,) make this a very impressive addition in the tech world – and the inexpensive price point is an added bonus!

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Apple Has Just Missed The Mark On Being The Photo King Any Longer

An Apple lover, among many other things, is always looking forward to the Latest iPhone’s camera update. This year’s launch, the Apple iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus promised a lot in terms of picture quality. The company promised higher resolution, better captures, 4K videos and a lot more. But it seems Apple has been defeated in this its lead in the mobile photography race. There is a mix of terrific smartphone cameras. Sadly, now Apple’s iPhones have to try a lot harder when it comes to capturing the heart and soul of photo-lover.

For years, Apple has been renowned worldwide for its camera quality when it comes to Smartphones. There was even a time when the Company had a leg up from its rival, Android. Camera alone in an iPhone was the reason for people across the globe to choose this device. But in the last couple years, things have changed drastically. Major tech giants in the running like Samsung, Nokia, Motorola and LG have all somehow managed to equal the tough competition, while in some cases, have completed outshine and blown away the camera quality of the iPhone.

Although the announcement by Apple regarding it’s camera updates gave the notion that the company will take back the lead, but somehow it hasn’t been quite successful. This was perhaps the right time for the company to regain its long lost Glory in the world of camera quality and pictures, but the results aren’t as favorable as expected.

Though the new iPhone has resolution up to 12 megapixels, still it is not able to capture the details in a good click, which is a major letdown. Even when compared to Apple iPhone 6s and 6s plus’s predecessors, the camera resolution is a major letdown. Then how can the new launch even come to terms with Android phone’s camera quality. In fact, when it comes to phones like the S6 by Samsung, G4 by LG or Moto X by Motorola, their picture quality is way better and it renders details in the clicks which is quite pleasing. Out of the lot, the Moto X takes the lead by rendering the most clear details in broad daylight.

Samsung Galaxy TAB 3

After Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Samsung is here with an updated version presenting Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.  Well, honestly speaking the new version doesn’t come with notable abundant changes. However, it is more stylishly designed, more compact, sleek and slim, and much lighter in weight than its predecessor but the functionality is no different than Galaxy Tab 2. Let’s analyze it in more detail and find out if there are any key differences between the two.

Display and Design

The 10.1 –inch display of Galaxy Tab 3 adopts the similar kind of design as its predecessors hold. The plastic chassis are glossy in nature and showcases metallic border. This glossiness makes it welcoming for fingerprints which are hard to remove. However, it is lighter in weight and sleek and slim in design making it more portable.

It was a disappointment to discover that the very latest Galaxy Tab 3 doesn’t come with Full HD display with a resolution of 1,280 x 800. It displays somewhat unclear icons and graphic details appear less crispy. Unlike the Tab 2, the speakers are located at the sides of the laptop at the left and right edges. Unfortunately, the audio is not powerful enough, you’ll have to find a quieter place in order to hear the stuff clearly. 

Power & Performance

Packed with dual core Intel Atom Z2560 system on a chip with the speed of 1.6 GHz, it appears to perform faster and better than the average as compared to its competitor tablets.  As it comes with a dual core processor, it is more likely to be suitable for multi-tasking and carrying out office tasks. With 1 GB RAM, it fails to offer sufficient memory as compared to other tablets.

The tablet showed varied results when tested on few benchmarks. The good news is, it performed a lot better than its previous model producing better results. However, the touch was observed to be poor in navigating the stuff on the screen. It lacked consistency as it occasionally got stuck while working. It definitely couldn’t compete against Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 which showcased relatively better results with the same screen size and resolution. 

Camera

To all the camera lovers out there, Galaxy Tab 3 won’t let you down as it comes with 2 cameras, a rear camera of 3.15 mega pixel and a 1.3 megapixel front camera also catering autofocus.  You wouldn’t find this in other tablets that common. However, the picture result wasn’t found to be very admirable as they lacked detail and colors appeared to dull and not so happening. The 720p video recording revealed almost the same kind of results with a poor audio quality.  The camera comes in handy for emergency needs, definitely not something good for making memories.

Software

Running on the 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung TouchWiz, it comes in with a lot useful features. Saving The Tablet’s battery in an intelligent way by its smartStay feature, making the tablet to doze off when you are not working on it. The Samsung Tab 3 is also a universal remote with a built in IR blaster. This allows you change your TV settings, channels and operate your cable box. Moreover, enjoy Game Hub, ChatON, Music Player, S Voice, Samsung Apps, watch ON etc.  Offered by Samsung, some of these coming pre-installed. Well, you can get the rest of desired apps from the standard collection of Google Apps.

Connectivity

The connectivity options are quite satisfactory. It has a Wi-Fi connectivity to establish connections with local wireless networks. Moreover, it comes with the 4.0 Bluetooth connection enabling to pair up your accessory devices. It is also installed with Micro-USB wired and charged connection and a 3.5 mm headphone connector. 

  

Battery Life

Lastly, coming on to the battery life, with 6,800 mAh, it scores an average battery life of 8 hours which is usual for a 10.1 inch tablet. This time period is quite sufficient for having longer relaxed working hours.

Wrap Up

The Samsung Galaxy TAB 3 proves to be better than its predecessor Tab 2 as it is more stylishly designed, lighter in weight and beating Tab 2 in all the performance based tests. The battery life was also found satisfactory. However, despite offering dual cameras, the picture quality proved to be average. It has got all what you need to carry out your daily computing tasks but it is certainly not made to entertain you at the best. Coming with a high price tag, it doesn’t prove to be as good as its competitor tablets are such as Xperia Tablet Z and Toshiba’s 10-inch Pure.