11 June 2015

Medion Erazer X7830 (MD 99454) High-Performance-Notebook bei Hofer

Notebooks from the Erazer series manufacturer Medion are at Aldi - respectively Hofer - a real rarity. Most models of the much less powerful Akoya series are offered, which are correspondingly cheaper. But from the 29th December 2014 clients of Austrian discounter may strike those looking for a powerful laptop for demanding tasks, because then our neighbors the Medion X7830 Erazer (MD 99 454) high-performance notebook is offered. The model is also suitable for ambitious gamers or extensive image and video editing. Is correspondingly high price.

The technical data provided at the moment for Medion Erazer X7830 (MD 99 454) high-performance notebook keep still limited, so far you have to take with the prospectus to be content.

However, there is also a manual for the laptop to download available in the references for more information.

So far, it is clear that the Medion Erazer X7830 (MD 99 454) high-performance notebook has a fairly large display with a screen size of seventeen inches or 439 millimeters, on the 1920 can be represented 1080p 1080 pixels in full HD format.

The brightness and viewing angle maximum achievable make Hofer and the manufacturer, although no detailed information, but these are in the Erazer series generally quite acceptable.

When built-in processor is a fairly powerful Intel Core i7-4710QM processor. The quad-core CPU has six megabytes Smart Cache and operates in normal mode with a clock frequency of 2.5 gigahertz. Via Turbo Boost Technology the clock frequency to be increased with a corresponding power requirement up to a maximum of 3.5 GHz.

Theoretically, the processor could handle a maximum of thirty-two gigabytes of memory, the Medion X7830 Erazer (MD 99454) eight gigabytes of RAM built into the present initial configuration.

For maximum upgradeability - limited by free slots and the capabilities of the mainboard - does not have the discounters.

For sufficiently sized storage an S-ATA hard disk provides a storage capacity of at least one terabyte or one thousand gigabytes. On the drive already contains some pre-installed programs and the operating system.

In addition, the accelerated startup and externalize operation comes a SSD with a storage capacity of 64 gigabytes used.

Gamers eighth in a notebook in this price range particularly on the built-in graphics card.In Medion Erazer X7830 (MD 99454) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M comes time to use.The presented in the spring 2014 graphics card still belongs to the upper class of the Kepler-Series the manufacturer, even if so far Hofer does not specify the graphics memory.

Normally, a graphics card like the GTX 870M contributes about two gigabytes dedicated graphics memory for system performance. It then is fast GDDR5 memory modules.

Although the Erazer X7830 should come mainly in view of its dimensions and its weight as a stationary device for use, it has nevertheless a very powerful battery. The lithium-ion model has a total of nine cells, but at runtime makes the discounter no binding information. Since the built-in components are fairly power hungry, one should not expect miracles in this area.

When Hofer (Aldi Austria) the Medion X7830 Erazer (MD 99 454) high-performance notebook should be to have effect from 29 December, the price is included a three-year warranty with each 999 Euros. In Switzerland, the model is likely to show up as well, but for the price and sale date we have no information.

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Medion Akoya P2214T (MD 99480) notebook tablet hybrids at Aldi-Süd

End of the month, on the 29th December 2014 is at Aldi-Süd once again the already well-known and already extensively presented multimode touch notebook Medion Akoya P2214T (MD 99480) available. The laptop already met in early December at Hofer (Aldi Austria) and is now offered to customers in the southern branches of the discounter. In the essential points that the MD99480 similar Akoya P2214T (MD 99430) , which was offered October 2014 at Aldi Nord.

When P2214T is a device that can be used in different modes. On the one hand it can be used as almost a full notebook, including the associated keyboard.

On the other hand, it is possible to fold the display by nearly three hundred degrees, the keyboard mutated then the Stand, the touchscreen display on the operation unit. This application is expected to be rare.

Last, but not least, the touch screen display of P2214T can be completely separated from the keyboard, so as to obtain a tablet.

About the technology and the built-in hardware components already everything is actually said. Overall, we can state that it is on the one hand is at the multimode device to a notebook that is recommended exclusively for office and internet operation. More demanding applications are likely to quickly reach their limits.

On the other hand one can also notice that the P2214T as tablet may well stand out from many competitors, as compared to other models is similar to the performance offered the a notebook. As such, it is the device is a compromise that has depending on the application advantages or disadvantages.

The touchscreen display of Akoya P2214T (MD 99430) has a screen size of 11.6 inches or 295 millimeters. On the surface is 1920 x 1080 pixels can be displayed in Full HD 1080p format, which ensures at this screen size for a very fine and detailed presentation of the content. In addition, the maximum achievable viewing angle should be high, you can still see everything blurred so even with some oblique top view.

A built-in mini HDMI connector can P2214T - also in tablet mode - can be connected to a compatible monitor or flat screen TV.

When integrated processor is an Intel Pentium N2940 with integrated Intel HD graphics chip. The CPU has two megabytes Smart Cache and operates in normal mode with a clock frequency of 1.83 gigahertz. With increased performance requirements of an application, the clock frequency can increase dynamically to a maximum of 2.25 GHz, at the expense of the then necessary cooling and power consumption.

The memory is not necessarily equipped with lush four gigabytes or 4096 megabytes, but also is in tablet mode fully available. Then, in the tablet mode, four gigabytes of RAM, a comparatively luxurious assembly.

The provided memory is divided. Bbzw On the one hand. in the keyboard unit is a hard disk with a capacity of five hundred gigabytes available. On the other hand or in the tablet unit are sixty-four gigabytes of flash memory available, in / on which including the preinstalled operating system is Windows 8.1 hosts. A memory card reader for various formats completes the volume configuration.

A LAN interface has the MD99480 of Aldi is not the model via its integrated WLAN module Intel Wireless AC 3160 instead wirelessly connected to an appropriately configured wireless network.

Via Bluetooth could be a compatible Smartphone or eg Pairing your headset with the device, otherwise are still a microUSB port and an audio port on the tablet unit and two regular USB ports on the keyboard unit.

At the price of Akoya P2214T (MD 99480) has been compared to the beginning of the month unchanged. Aldi Süd ensures the usual three-year warranty to by Medion and demands from the December 29, 2014 per 399 euros.

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Medion Life P12260 (MD 20078) Smart-TV bei Aldi-Süd

The Medion P12260 (MD 20078) the month at Aldi Süd is a small flat screen TV offered just reached its screen Size the dimensions of a modern computer monitor. The model is extensively equipped and can score among others with an enclosed wireless LAN dongle and an integrated DVD player. However, the maximum resolution turns out rather low, full HD formats cannot represent the smart TV. Thus, the device is expected to come mainly in the guest room, nursery or bedroom used - for the domestic home theater equipment in the living room, the model is only conditionally suitable.

The device has a screen size of only 23.6 or 599 millimeters, thus remaining far below the screen size, which usually come in a medium-sized housing used today.

On the scene to 1366 x 768 pixels can be displayed. This resolution corresponds to what can be a laptop with a screen size of 15.6 inches usually, the higher-resolution Full-HD 1080p mode with 1920 x 1080 pixels not dominated the flat screen TV.

The brightness of the panel is estimated by the manufacturer with 220 candelas per square meter, which should be quite sufficient for use in a lighter ambient or natural light. Even the typical static contrast ratio of three thousand to one is quite acceptable for a flat screen TV in this price range.

The maximum award of view or perspective is both horizontally and vertically are at each 176 degrees. Aldi had berets TV offer, which reached much lower values, there is nothing to complain about. So you need not necessarily frontally before P12260 sit to see a blurred image.

Inside the Medion Life P12260 (MD 20078) is a built-in TV tuner which can process both DVB-T and DVB-S2 and DVB-C signals. The TV is so for use in digital terrestrial reception area as well as equipped for the operation of a digital satellite dish or in digital cable - an external receiver Receiver is not necessarily required.

External input devices such as a Blu-Ray player, a laptop, a tablet PC compatible or a modern game console can connect a total of two HDMI interfaces with the MD20078. An external DVD player does not need one, because behind the panel, there is a corresponding, laterally integrated drive.

Its strengths from the Medion Life P12260 (MD 20078), when you combine it with an existing network. To this end, the smart TV has one hand a RJ-45 LAN interface, with which a cable connecting to a router or network switch could produce. On the other hand, the manufacturer shall submit the P12260 so-called a wireless dongle in, with the flat screen TV can also set up wireless network connections to an appropriately configured access point.

Once the TV is integrated into the network, it can display on its built-in Media Player and the underlying DLNA standard all shared media files on that network or play. These include music files, as well as picture galleries and movies.

If over the network and the Internet access is provided, the MD20078 can also use this. Then has the TV set access to a well-kept by the manufacturer media portal or various online media libraries. Also the demand of normal websites is possible.

Connections and interfaces of the Medion Life P12260 (MD 20078):

· Aerial connection

· Satellite dish

· 2 x USB

· 1 x LAN RJ-45

· Video:

· 2 x HDMI (with HDCP decoding)

· 1 x SCART

· 1 x VGA (15 Pin D-Sub)

· Audio:

· Composite Video In (Adapter 3,5 mm Jack to RCA)

· Component In (YUV) (Adapter 3,5 mm Jack to RCA)

· Stereo Audio In Composite Video/YUV/PC (Adapter 3,5 mm Jack to RCA)

· Headphone jack (3.5 mm jack)

· Digital Audio Out (SPDIF) (coaxial)

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The two built-in speakers bring it to an RMS music output power of 2.5 watts, the appliance can, however, through various audio connections (see above) with a compatible home theater sound system to connect.

Without the demountable Stand external dimensions of approximately 560 x 345 millimeters are reached at a depth of about 55 millimeters, the weight is in this state at about 3.9 kg. For a possibly possible wall mounting the discounter does however no information - usually this is a VESA-compliant mounting and corresponding mounting holes on the back are required.

Aldi Süd has the Medion Life P12260 (MD 20078) with effect from 29 December 2014 and requested at the box office of 199 Euro. The price a three-year warranty, which may require wireless dongle, a remote control and a variety of cable adapters are already included.

Toshiba Satellite L50-B-2H8: New multimedia laptop available in white and silver

The Toshiba Satellite L50-B-2H8 multimedia notebook provides a regular 15.6-inch / 39.6-centimeter IPS TruBrite display is available, which is characterized through its high brightness. The display is also equipped with a LED backlight and it is a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels in 16: 9 aspect ratio support.

Furthermore, you have installed an Intel Core i5-5200U processor from the fifth generation that has the Intel Turbo Boost Technology. The processor operates in normal clock with 2.2GHz and can be overclocked to 2.7GHz. There is also 3MB of Level 3 cache added. For the graphic performance and for playing games, is an AMD Radeon graphics card with 2GB M260 R78 dedicated graphics memory available. Otherwise, even 8GB of memory with 1600MHz DDR3L clock on board, and a fast 256GB SSD hard drive.

For the wireless exchange of data, the two standards with WLAN 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 4.0 + LE can be used. Memory cards can be accessed via the multi-card reader for multiple formats and more connections are available for USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and HDMI output added. Video chats can be conducted via the built-in frame HD webcam. The operating system is Windows 8.1, as usual in the pre-installed 64-bit version with on board.

· Display: 39.6 cm (15.6-inch) Toshiba TruBrite® Full HD IPS TFT High Brightness display, LED backlight, 16: 9 aspect ratio, resolution: 1,920 x 1,080

· Operating System: Windows 8.1, 64-bit (pre-installed)

· Processor: Intel® Core ™ i5-5200U processor of the fifth generation with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 (2.20 / 2.70 Turbo GHz, 3 MB level 3 cache)

· Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 M260, 2 GB dedicated VRAM

· Memory: 8 GB DDR3L RAM (1600 MHz)

· 256 GB SSD hard disk

· connectivity: 802.11ac WLAN (+a/b/g/n), Bluetooth® 4.0 + LE, 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, HDMI®-out, HD-Webcam, Multi- card Reader

· Color: Pearl White

· RRP incl. VAT .: 949 Euro

· Satellite L50-B-2G1: 899 Euro (Silber)

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Source: Toshiba

RuggON Rextorm: New 10.1-inch tablet PCs in robust design

From the home RuggON we would like to imagine today the new generation of "Rextorm" tablet PCs, which are designed, among other things for difficult work areas and environments and therefore to have in a robust housing will be.

The new Rextorm tablet PCs from RuggON it will be on sale in different configurations, such as the model Rextorm PX-501B, which is equipped with an Intel Core i5-5350U processor of the fifth generation. The processor uses the Intel vPro Technology and can be overclocked via Intel Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.9GHz. There is also a Intel HD 6000 graphics chipset with up to 1GHz of frequency available.

It is operated via the 10.1-inch / 25.65-centimeter touchscreen display that supports a high brightness of 1000 cd / m² and thus also in the sunlight is easily legible. Battery life is estimated at up to 6.5 hours and can be increased through the use of an optional second battery in up to 13 hours.

Other special features include a variety of optional features, including a barcode reader or a magnetic card. The case of tablet PCs has been protected by the IP54 standard against water and shocks. Also featuring are CANbus and DI / DO, for a strong integration of sensors and for monitoring. The alternatives are 4x USB, 2x serial (RS232), VGA, HDMI and Ethernet LAN.

The wireless data exchange can via WiFi / WWAN done and tracking via GPS chipset. For an excellent reception, the so-called pass-through design and the dual-antenna provides. Alternatively, you also have a docking station to which additional connections for 4 x USB, VGA, HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet LAN brings with it. The Rextorm PX501B will be still available this month at the distributors at a price of US $ 2799 (about € 2,220).

· 10.1 inch / 25.65-centimeter touchscreen display with 1000 cd / m² brightness

· Intel Core i5-5350U processor with Intel vPro, Intel Turbo-Boost 2,9GHz

· Intel HD 6000 Graphics chipset with 1GHz

· Battery life: up to 6.5 hours (with 2nd battery up to 13 hours)

· Optional: readers for barcodes, magnetic stripe

· Protected housing to IP54 standards against water and shocks

· Connections: 4x USB, 2x RS232, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet LAN

· WiFi/WWAN

· GPS chipset

· Optional: Docking-Station with 4x USB, VGA, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet LAN

· Price: around € 2,220

· Available: May 2015

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Source: RuggON

Creative Draco HS880 - Versatile Gamer Headset available in July

From the house of Creative we would like today to provide an outlook the upcoming Creative Draco HS880 Gamer Headset, which will be to have in July coming at the price of € 59.99 (RRP) in Germany.

The new Creative Draco HS880 Gaming Headset is a combination with a microphone and headphones at the start and it is intended to provide a realistic sound and powerful bass, among others. In addition, it is characterized by its robust design of what a headband with steel core part added, as well. By the comfortable ear cups, the ambient noise to shield so that you have enough rest and concentration while gambling

The microphone is equipped with a removable and flexible arm. It offers, among others, the Noise Canceling function, are to be reduced over the noise. For safe and easy transport, the ear cup suspension can also combine well. The headphones come 40mm neodymium magnets are used to support a frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz. The impedance indicated at 32 hm and the sensitivity at one kHz is indicated with 106 decibels per milliwatt.

The microphone supports a frequency range of 100Hz to 18kHz with an impedance of 2.2k ohm under. For connection to laptops and gaming systems are two gold plated 3.5mm jack plug available and these are mounted on a 2.5-meter-long and oxygen-free copper cable. The weight is indicated with 268 grams. The complete technical data and other features to the headset, we have asked you for different room types.

· Realistic sound, powerful bass - Fine Tuned Neodymium drivers deliver realistic gaming sound and explosive bass.
Robust Design - The headband with steel core provides firm support and maximum durability.

· Comfortable earcups shield against ambient noise - the decisions in soft leatherette earcups shield noise and ensure comfortable fit even after hours of gaming sessions.

· Headset or headphones - Lifting the flexible microphone boom, the Draco HS880 Gaming Headset turns into a street-style headphones which provides an excellent digital music playback for portable music players.

· Flexible Noise Canceling Microphone - thanks to the sensitive noise canceling microphone that significantly reduces noise is recorded all commands with high precision.

· Willingness to travel and compact to store - The flexible ear-hanger that Draco HS880 can effortlessly merged, no storage space and transported easily.

· Headphone

· Driver: 40mm neodymium magnets

· Frequency Response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz

· Impedance: 32 Ohm

· Sensitivity (1kHz): 106dB / mW

· Microphone

· Art: Noise Canceling- capacitor

· Frequency Response: 100Hz ~ 18kHz

· Impedance:

· Sensitivity (1kHz): -39dBV / Pa

· Connection: 2 gold plated 3.5mm jack plug

· Cable length: 2.5m Oxygen-Free Copper cable

· Weight: 268g

· Price: € 59.99 (RRP)

· Available from July 2015

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Source: Creative