MacBook Pro 2012: The promises Apple's premium series

The fact that a MacBook Pro 2012 is in the wings, is considered virtually certain: Recently launched usually successful consumer electronics giant Apple almost an annual update to its popular notebook series.

In addition to the MacBook Pro 2012 is expected this year, a MacBook Air in 2012 on the market. An official announcement, let alone a brilliant allusion to the upcoming product line continues to be by their absence - as usual, Apple is not manifested until his official press conference. Accordingly, all the key data are a possible MacBook Pro 2012 so far only rumors.

Currently making the rounds, especially the idea that the MacBook Pro 2012 will do more than ever on the MacBook Air. In other words: Apple's full-fledged notebook is thinner and lighter. The measure would make sense, because the unique feature of the MacBook Air - the mini-dimensions - slowly loses its meaning: In this year several manufacturers so-called ultra-books on the market that are similar to flat.

To enable more compact size, Apple will probably rationalize the optical drive. Reminder: The MacBook Air optical disc can be played only on an optional, external drive. Because Apple software to convert their sales increasing to downloads, but this move makes sense. Now expected to act as a medium only SSD drives. The purchase price is expected to increase in view of the fact.

Also there is speculation since last year over larger screen sizes. Released the 15-inch version of the MacBook Pro 2012 is most likely to. Whether a 17-inch notebook refills is still questionable, however.

Among the other features of the MacBook Pro 2012 could an improved battery for longer run times and an "instant on" function belong. The latter allows a very quick boot process. Overall, Apple offers the MacBook Pro 2012 will probably more configuration options than before. This would also be a reaction to the now huge range of competitors. To date, apply to both MacBook Pros, and MacBook Air models as limited extensible.

[Cah Bagoes | MacBook Pro 2012: The promises Apple's premium series]

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Nikon D800 Digital Camera

The D800 is Nikon's new spearhead in the wings: The device works with record-breaking 36-megapixel and it appeals to mainly professional photographers work.

The camera handles ISO sensitivity 100-6400. If the boost is activated, are also values ​​to 25,600 no problem. The successor to the legendary Nikon D700 dominated, of course, the video recording in Full HD resolution. The results appear on a 3.3-inch control screen that can be pivoted with respect to unconventional shooting positions. Even more specifications of this model are superlative: According to Nikon, the exposure time can be reduced to up to 1/8.000s. Meanwhile, the closure should withstand more than 200,000 cycles.

When the burst speed goes back to the D800, however, one step instead of the five frames per second, the D700 is now "only" four snapshots per second at full resolution possible. If the resolution on the DX-format reduced, five images possible. With the optional battery grip, the camera reached if necessary, six snapshots a second.

Positive: The camera is optically entirely in the tradition of previous Nikon DSLRs. On the back is however easy to see that it carries an above-average range of equipment: There are many more controls. The housing is comparatively abundant. The ergonomics suffers not: The D800 is used well in the hand and makes a great impression processed.

Compared to its predecessor, the manufacturer could even save about 10 percent by weight. On the picture quality is no doubt: The Nikon D800 is the highest expectations. This should also apply to the video recording that was previously seen but not yet in action. Compared to the previous model, Nikon has further optimized the Auto Focus: The focus is saturated with 51 points.

Negatives: With a price tag of well over 3,000 euros, the Nikon D800 is unaffordable to most advanced. To be fair, is to say, however, that a device of this caliber is not intended for this target group.

[Cah Bagoes | Nikon D800 Digital Camera]

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Mobile Phone Nokia Lumia 900

Mobile Phone Nokia Lumia 900 marks the climax of the new Nokia product family - at least with regard to the format. Instead of the 3.7-inch screen is the Lumia 710 and 800 this time a 4.3 inch screen size. The panel continues to work with the highly acclaimed, low power AMOLED technology.

The drive is also unchanged by a fast 1.4 GHz CPU. The operating system acts continue to "Windows Mobile 7" with "Mango" update (version 7.5). The other features of the entry-level smartphone includes an eight Megapixel still and video camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and 16 GB of flash memory for your data. No question that Nokia's award winning navigation solution is again on board: Thanks to the built-in GPS transmitter, use the Nokia 900 at Lumia needs such as a conventional navigation system.


Positive: In spite of the XXL size, the Nokia Lumia is 900 comfortably in the hand. "Windows Mobile 7" turns out to be quite fast as the best operating system still-solution technique for beginners: the interactive tiles not only look great but also provide an intuitive, self-explanatory user interface without studying the manual. The display is bright and very strong in color. Also on the response of the touch screen there is nothing to find fault.

Negative: The bottom line is to keep the small differences Lumias very limited. The main unique feature of the 900 is its very large display. The big drawback with the operating system is unfortunately still "Windows Mobile 7" has been the "Mango" update but gained momentum, is however still up the rear behind Apple's "IOS" and Google's "Android" dar. This is reflected in the very reasonable offer app: The application developer of this world are still reluctant to port their programs to the "Windows" platform - whether this will change in the foreseeable future is doubtful.

[Cah Bagoes | Mobile Phone Nokia Lumia 900]

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