At the Mobile World Congress 2017, we saw numerous laptops with amazing features. Let us now gain an insight into the amazing features, which the latest launched laptops brought in.
The Porsche Design Book One with Windows 10 Pro
At the Mobile World Congress, Porsche Design launched its latest premium 2-in-1 convertible and detachable the Porsche Design BOOK ONE with Windows 10 Pro.
The device has been built to enable the best of Windows 10 Pro. It comes with a touch display as well as Precision Touchpad for Windows 10 Pro, and it uses high-precision, multi-gesture control interfaces.
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The digital stylus input function has been optimized to be used with Windows Ink, hence allowing you to easily draw as well as take notes on the touch screen. You can now also draw on websites in Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft states,
“Tablet Mode in Windows 10 Pro delivers a smooth, touch-first experience, perfect for this 2-in-1; your apps will scale smoothly, and onscreen features will adapt for easy navigation.”
This device comes with a 5MP camera with infrared sensor, which allows you to login easily and helps you to secure with facial recognition using Windows Hello. Also, it comes with your personal digital assistant – Cortana that would help you to find things, complete tasks, set reminders and work across your devices more productively.
This device comes with milled aluminum housing with a matte anodized surface finish. It is detachable and it can also rotate to 360 degrees. It comes with a resolution of 3200x1800 pixels and 13.3” QHD+ IPS display.
It comes with 7th-generation Intel Core i7-7500U processor, which clocks in at up to 3.5 GHz, can maximize its potential thanks to the computer’s 16 GB of RAM.
The device also consists of Intel SSD with 512 GB storage capacity guarantees fast data storage via the PCIe slot.
The device also has two multifunctional USB Type-C ports and two full-size USB 3.0 ports. The built-in USB 3.1 Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 port powers a variety of USB peripherals with just a single cable – it also guarantees fast, hassle-free data exchange and allows wired image transmission in accordance with the DisplayPort standard. The 2-in-1 can communicate wirelessly via dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth.
The 2-in-1 device will now be available in Germany from April 2017 for an RRP of €2,795, and in the US for $2,495 and from Porsche Design Stores and specialist retailers in other countries. For more details,
check here.
Lenovo launches Miix 320, Yoga 720 and 520:
At Mobile World Congress, Lenovo introduces Miix 320, Yoga 720, and 520. Along with this, the company has also announced enhancements to Lenovo Connect with support for reprogrammable e-SIMs, which on select Windows LTE enabled devices, will go on to allow users to take advantage of their local Telco for data when at home and the best local wireless pricing, when you are roaming, without you needing to swap your SIM.
Yoga Convertibles:
Lenovo built the Yoga 720 and 520, in 13, 14 and 15-inch models, and each weighing less than five pounds.
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The 15-inch Yoga 720 comes with up to the latest 7th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 discrete graphics, blazing-fast Thunderbolt 3 and up to nine hours of battery life.
The all new Yoga 720 and 520 comes with ultra-responsive touchscreen. Both the devices offer optional active pen support for editing and taking notes, as well as for sketching on Windows Ink. It also comes with an advanced integrated fingerprint reader on Yoga 720, and it’s optional on Yoga 520. This helps in easy and secure sign in to your device through Windows Hello with a built-in fingerprint reader.
Lenovo Miix 320
The new Lenovo Miix 320 is a lightweight Windows 10 detachable, with up to 10 hours of battery life. You can use it as a laptop or as a portable tablet. You will be able to easily connect it anywhere with its optional LTE. The Continuum will go on to automatically adapt the laptop or tablet mode.
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HP Pro x2 unveiled
At the Mobile World Congress, HP unveils Pro x2 – ‘a versatile 2-in-1 detachable with a touchscreen.’
This device has been built with multiple modes for commercial workflows which include presentation mode, inking mode and notebook mode for productivity.
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The Tablet Mode in Windows 10 will allow your apps to scale smoothly and has onscreen features to adapt for easy navigation. The Pro x2 also comes with a removable back cover and removable SSD, and it will allow users to keep secure data on premises, making basic repairs and upgrades to their device on-site.
The Pro x2 can also be configured with a choice of the latest 7th generation Intel processors.
For drawing and taking notes, the HP Active Wacom Pen with App Launch combined with the extended 165-degree kickstand make it easy to use Windows Ink to draw, annotate, and create presentations or documents.
Both USB-C and USB-A connections will allow you to quickly charge your device, connect to external monitors or transfer data quickly.
The Pro x2 offers up to 11 hours of battery life and can be charged up to 50 percent in 30 minutes.
Built-in smart card reader and an optional fingerprint reader that allows you to login quickly and securely with Windows Hello.
Superior in-field serviceability enables end users to do minor repairs on the SSD, kickstand and A/C adapter, and IT on WLAN/WWAN, storage, system board, battery or the LCD/touch module, the chassis and some other components.
HP Pro x2 612 G2 is now available at the starting price of $979.
Panasonic releases the Toughbook CF-33 2-in-1
At the Mobile World Congress, Panasonic announced 3:2 aspect ratio, fully rugged 2-in-1 detachable laptop with Windows 10.
This device comes with a choice of two models: as a 2-in-1 detachable laptop (tablet with keyboard dock) or as a tablet only. It weighs just 2.761kg in laptop mode and the detachable tablet weighing 1.527kg.
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It is powered by Windows 10 and up to a 7th generation Intel Core processor. It comes with 2MP webcam with stereo microphones and 8MP documentation rear camera that allows you to login quickly and easily with Windows Hello. It also comes with 4G LTE option, and the option for the latest U-Blox NEO-M8 GPS for precise navigation.
It also has USB 3.0, HDMI, LAN, micro SD-XC, and headset ports. The twin hot swappable batteries provide you with the ability to extend the battery life and the choice to change the battery while in use.
The sleek Desktop Port Replicator allows the Panasonic Toughbook CF-33 2-in-1 detachable laptop to be used as a high-performance desktop device. The four-bay battery charger is ideal for large organizations where the ability to charge multiple batteries can reduce work downtime.
At the Mobile World Congress, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book with Windows 10. For more details,
check here.
The launch of numerous new laptops, with new and exciting features at the Mobile World Congress, is overwhelming, and quite a good start. Let’s hope 2017 will bring in more exciting and amazing tech launches. We will keep you updated with more new launches.
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