Friday, April 3, 2015
Intel Compute Stick Turns Any HDTV Into A Windows PC
Intel has presented at the CES this year with an interesting device that reduces a complete computer with Windows 8 operating system to a device that fits in the palm of your hand. The new Intel Compute Stick is a dongle type or stick team, which has a size slightly larger than the Chromecast of Google, and to be connected or plugged directly into any screen or TV with HDMI input when turning on a computer operating system Windows 8.1, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, micro SD slot and USB port cards. It is an interesting proposal for US multinational that can be very useful as computer access, as it appears that its price will be about 150 euros approximately, or as a new type of portable PC for professionals.
The Intel Compute Stick is a small device that provides all the functionality of a PC in a small stick with HDMI connector that can be plugged into any display that has this type of digital input, which are almost all TVs and displays currently available market. As mentioned above, the Compute Stick has a somewhat larger than the Google Chromecast dimensions, and knowing that the device Mountain View firm measures exactly 72 × 35 × 12 mm, can get an idea of the size of the new Intel Compute Stick .
Taking a look at our hero, in one side we find an entry for micro SD cards, while on the opposite side we find a micro-USB connector that will serve to feed the dispositive, as the HDMI port cannot supply power. On this side we also find a standard USB port and switch. The front is reserved to the standard HDMI connector to plug the Compute Stick to your TV or any screen. Inside an cpu Intel Atom Z3735F quad core is responsible for providing the processing power of the computer. The RAM is 2GB and internal storage capacity of 32 GB. We can easily expand the internal memory by inserting a micro SD card slot, and to add or remove files from your computer have standard USB port.
Apart from the physical connections already described, the Intel Compute Stick is equipped with a WiFi for wireless port course and also features Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, a feature almost essential to connect a keyboard and a mouse when using the Compute Stick. Finally, for the operating system Intel has resorted to version 8.1 Bing of Microsoft Windows. It is expected that the new Intel Compute Stick to hit the market this year, and approximate retail price should be about 150 euros.
Intel Compute Stick - Turns Any HDTV Into A Windows PC
Thursday, April 2, 2015
TEAC HR S101 audio system with USB for PC
The Japanese multinational Teac has presented a team that is a very interesting for those seeking a more quality speakers on your computer option. The new Teac HR-S101 consists of a small amplifier with USB sound card built in, plus two high-fidelity speakers two-way, all with stylish design to wear it on your desk without discomfort. In addition, the HR-S101 is equipped with a Bluetooth port, so that we can send music from your smartphone or tablet without connecting any cables.
As mentioned before, the Teac HR-S101 is a set of amplifier / distributor’s two stereo speakers. The amplifier is available in black or silver color, and is a compact, measuring 182 x 53 x 191 mm, and weighs 1.2 kilograms. The front panel is flanked by two handles or switches located one on each side we assume seeks to achieve an aspect of professional equipment. In this panel we find the usual controls on an amplifier as volume and input selector plus a large switch. The headphone output is also located in the front, shaped stereo minijack connector 3.5 mm.
This amplifier or main module of HR-S101 incorporates a sound card that plugs into the USB port on your computer. Thus, the audio transmission from this equipment is fully realized in digital, improving quality and fidelity of our music with respect to the answers we would get to the soundcard series. For conversion from digital to analog, the Teac HR-S101 uses a BurrBrown PCM1796 converter 192 kHz and 24 bits, and also has a “climber” digital audio to improve the quality of our files and songs in mp3 and even those that come from a CD.
In addition to the USB port, the central unit of HR-S101 is equipped with a Bluetooth wireless audio codec port aptX to transmit music from your smartphone, tablet or device without resorting to any cable connection. And if we connect any other player with quality analog line, we also have an auxiliary audio input stereo minijack input connector. Finally, the HR-S101 has a Class D amplifier that has an output of 26 watts + 26. Turning to the speakers, Teach HR-S101 incorporates two two-way speakers that can be finished in black or wood color, and host a woofer diameter of 70 mm (2.7 inches) for serious plus tweeted dome 20 mm soft. To compensate for their small size and enhance bass response, the speakers feature a bass-reflex port on the rear.
In terms of connectivity the Teac HR-S101, besides the USB port, offers two digital audio inputs in fiber optics, the analog audio stereo minijack connection, the load outputs for speakers, a preamp output connect a subwoofer and a headphone jack on the front panel with a power output of 100 + 100 milliwatts. In short, an interesting solution for playing music from your computer running away from the usual computer speakers. The new Teac HR-S101 is priced at 370 euros sales guidance.
TEAC HR-S101, audio system with USB for PC