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Work-proof tablet
Dell announced its Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme
Tablet for harsh work environments. Offering
enterprise-ready security and manageability, the
tablet weighs just over 2.8 lbs, has Intel 6th and
7th Generation Core I-series 15 watt processors
and delivers up to 19 hours of battery life with dual
hot-swappable batteries. The 7212 is backward
compatible with existing desk and vehicle docking
solutions.
Large
venue
projector
Featuring built-in Texas Instruments XPR
technology, the Acer P8800 projector delivers
an UltraHD 4K experience, with more than 8.3
million on-screen pixels, four times that of a
Full HD screen. Suitable for larger spaces and
public venues, the projector has up to 5,000
lumens of brightness and a contrast ratio of
1,200,00:1, enabling it to project clear, vivid
images in all light conditions, regardless of
throw distance or venue size.
Mixed reality
Dell was one of many vendors to
showcase a headset for Windows
Mixed Reality. The Dell Visor features a
flip-up visor for convenient transitions;
well-cushioned head and face padding;
thumbwheel band adjustment for any
head size; a weight balanced headband
to take pressure off nose and cheeks; and
cable management that routes cords
to the back of the headband for better
freedom of movement. Dell Visor takes
advantage of the same technology used
in the Microsoft HoloLens, including
inside-out tracking cameras, with a
360-degree panoramic view.
Office wayfinding
The Nimway smart office solution, a product of
Sony’s Seed Acceleration Program (SAP), uses
mobile applications and digital floorplans to help
staff locate colleagues, find available meeting
rooms and navigate their way around large offices.
Pay-as-you-go print
Introduced for the first time in Europe,
Epson’s ReadyInk technology powers a
new pay-as-you-go ink replenishment
service with no monthly subscription
fees. Epson monitors your ink usage
and automatically supplies a new
cartridge before your existing one runs
out. Check online to see if your printer
is supported.
Right priorities
Dell’s new Inspiron 7000 line of 13 and 15in 2-in-1s feature FHD IPS
touch displays that support active pen for
digital drawing, writing and note taking
and SmartByte streaming technology,
which prioritises movie streaming and
conferencing over other network
activities. The 2-in-1s feature 8th
Generation Intel Core processors,
DDR4 memory and flexible
connectivity options including
USB Type-C with support for
DisplayPort and Power Delivery.
Slim all-in-one
The Aspire S24 is Acer’s slimmest all-in-one desktop PC. Featuring a 23.8in borderless display
with a side profile of only 5.97mm, it comes with 8th Generation Intel Core processors, with
optional Intel Optane memory; up to 256 GB of SSD and 2 TB of HDD storage space; and a
wireless charging base to power Qi-enabled devices.
Adaptive sound
Sony expanded its 1000X series of wireless noise
cancellation headsets with three new models:
theWF-1000X in-ear buds, with sleek charging
case for up to 9 hours of usage; theWI-1000X,
featuring a practical behind-the-neck style and up
to 10 hours of battery life; and theWH-1000XM2,
with headband and up to 30 hours of battery life
in wireless. A companion app, Sony Headphones
Connect with Adaptive Sound Control, detects
what you are doing (i.e. standing/sitting, walking,
on the bus) and automatically switches to your
preferred noise cancellation settings for that
activity.
Rugged tech
Cat phones introduced a successor to the Cat S30
rugged smartphone and its first rugged tablet. The
Cat S31 with 4000 mAh battery meets MIL SPEC
810G specifications and is IP68 waterproof, dust
resistant and drop proof to 1.8m onto concrete. Its
bright 4.7-inch touchscreen HD display (protected
by Corning Gorilla Glass 3) can be read in direct
sunlight and works even with wet fingers or
when wearing gloves. The Caterpillar T20 tablet is
IP67-certified and meets MIL SPEC 810G military
standards. It is waterproof for 30 minutes at a
depth of one metre; drop-resistant up to a height
of 1.8 metres; and can withstand extreme air
pressure and fluctuations in temperature.
IFA 2017
