Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air, the First Notebook for Youth

On the day, July 27, 2016, Xiaomi released its long-rumored product, Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air, with two versions, 13.3-inch and 12.5-inch. With the ultra-thin metal body and commendable performance, Xiaomi Mi Air, it was claimed, should be the first notebook for youth. And now, let’s check it in detail.

Display

Both of the two versions feature Full HD display (1,920 x 1,080 pixels). And the 24" definition is 1.8 times the desktop monitor. The same resolution may bring the different display effects. The screen border of Mi Air is narrow, only 5.59mm, causing the higher proportion of the screen. The brimless protective glass leads to that there is no longer projecting border surrounding, making you focus more in use.

A technology called full lamination condenses the air layer in the screen assembly 4 times less, reducing the glare caused by the refraction of air, so that you can enjoy the excellent display both indoor and outdoor.

13.3-inch Version Specs

The 13.3-inch Xiaomi Mi Air comes with an Intel Core i5-6200U processor (up to 2.7GHz) with a discrete graphics card (discrete graphics cards are typically faster than their embedded brethren), to be exact, a NCIDIA GeForce 940MX GPU (with 1GB GDDR5 RAM), which is also one the most outstanding points of this novelty.

In addition, it gets 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, 256 GB of SSD via PCIE and one empty SATA slot for Xiaomi-serviced memory expansion. And with the built-in 40Wh battery that reportedly can charge to 50% in just half an hour via USB Type-C, Xiaomi Mi Air was claimed that it can support 9.5 hours of use. Other specs include a backlit keyboard, dual AKG speakers, two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port, a 1 MP webcam and a stylish metal construction with no pesky logo to put a sticker over.

Moreover, the 13.3-inch Mi Air weighs only 1.28 kg. And the most thickness is 14.8mm, even thinner than the cent coins.

12.5-inch Version Specs

Compared with the 13.3-inch Mi Air, the 12.5-inch Version comes with some lighter specs, including an Intel Core M3 6Y30 CPU (up to 2.2GHz) with no dedicated GPU but Integrated graphics, Intel HD Graphics 515, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB SSD via SATA (again, with one free PCIE slot), and only one USB 3.0 port. But it still gets metal body, 1 MP webcam, HDMI port and dual AKG speakers.

This model weighs 1.07 kg and the most thickness is only 12.9mm, thinner than the 13.3-inch version. And the 37Wh battery can support up to 11.5 hours of use and rapid charging via USB Type-C.

Summary

The both models are powered by Win10 Home Edition OS, and they both can be unlocked via Bluetooth by the Mi Band 2. Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air is available in silver or gold. Now, they are hot preordered at Banggood!

Review of Ultrabook LiveFan S1

Some time ago, LiveFan, a Chinese laptop maker, released its new product, Ultrabook S1. This is a compact and fashionable model which is ideal for businessmen and students. Now, let’s check it in detail.

Design and Features

There is no doubt that the new model, LiveFan S1, is eye-catching because of its whole golden shell and slim body. In the middle of the shell, there is the conventional LOGO, LiveFan.

In addition, LiveFan S1 gets a 14-inch comfortable full-sized keyboard (86 keys). For increasing the range of touch, the trackpad is a circle larger than usual models. There is no clear dividing line between the upper and lower, so the bottom left and right corners indicate the conventional left and right buttons of the mouse. And the trackpad button trays are large enough for office user groups. In addition, on the top and sides of the screen, there are respectively four and two highlight pads for preventing the screen from the closing lid damage.

Performance and Specifics

LiveFan S1 has a 13.3-inch IPS panel with the resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels (2K) and an aspect ratio of 16: 9. Based on Windows10 operation systems, this 2K Ultrabook is powered by Intel Core M-5Y10c Quad-Core processor (64-bit support). It adopts Broadwell-Y architecture design. Based on 14nm process technology, the TDP power consumption is only 4.5W. And the clock speed is up to 2.0GHz. As for the GPU, LiveFan S1 integrates the 8th generation HD Graphics 5300 graphics chip, which has 24 core cells. In addition, the device gets 8G of DDR3L RAM and solid state storage capacity of 128G / 256G / 512G. And you can replace the SSD solid state storage with a larger one.

Other features include the USB Type-C interface, USB3.0 interface, USB2.0 interface, DC power connector, 3.5mm headphone jack, Micro HDMI interface, etc.

Camera and Battery

On the top of the screen, there is a 130W pixels front camera, which is able to meet the normally required video conference or home entertainment video chat.

In order to meet users’ demand, for long life use, LiveFan S1 was built in a 9600mAh high-density lithium-ion battery. And the manufacturer claimed that it can support up to 7 hours of video play or 10 hours of music play.

Conclusion

Finally, I have to say that LiveFan S1 is not outstanding on its hardware configurations but wins on the compact and humanity design. It is an ideal model which deserves to be concerned by those who pursue fashion and convenience.

Review of the Graphics Card, GALAXY GTX 970 Ashes Black General

One of the most important components of any PC is the graphics card, which does the job of image processing and subsequent display. Gamers usually pay special attention to the choice of discrete graphics cards and spend a lot of time studying their characteristics and test results. It is not surprising because the game industry makes a huge amount of video games run, which require the most powerful system. So, what are the most powerful graphics cards at the moment? Some time ago, NVIDIA released its new product, GALAXY GTX 970 Ashes Black General. In case you haven’t heard of this model, let’s check it in detail.

Strong Cooling System

As we know, the wonderful cooling system is indispensable and important for a powerful graphics card. Fortunately, this new model, GALAXY GTX 970 Ashes Black General, comes with the strong cooling system named "Sagittarius S (S)". The radiator surface is equipped with a large number of sheet metal parts so that it shows exceptional aging resistance. In addition, equipped with the more excellent and more expensive ball bearing fan, the cooling system can last for a long life of above 10 years and shows better stability.

With three exclusive reinforced-plastic 8CM large fan blades, it makes stronger cooling efficiency and lower noise. In addition, the use of buckle FIN technology accelerates heat dissipation performance. Five 6mm nickel-plated heat pipes and the nickel-plated copper base design make heat distribution more uniform, which maximizes the heat dissipation.

Specifics and Performance

GALAXY GTX 970 Ashes Black General is based on the latest NVIDIA 28nm Maxwell GM204 core, which has 16 groups of new SMM, composing the specifications of 1664 CUDAs and 128 TMUs. The chip operating frequency is 1190MHz and with the ability to overclock to 1342MHz.

The device provides 4 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory and the clock frequency of which is 7012MHz. Compared with other competitors, its memory bus is only 256 bits. But this is enough to draw on the highest setting of any modern game, and even in the 4K format. Besides, it has HDMI, DP, and DVI interfaces, and supports 3D Vision game platform.

Summary

With the ability to effectively dissipate heat, this graphics card demonstrates outstanding performance. If you are in need of a powerful graphics card with a high level of performance in 3D-applications, for example, you do photo editing, the NVIDIA GALAXY GTX 970 Ashes Black General would be a right choice for you.

Review of ORICO A3H10 10 Ports USB3.0 Hub

Have you ever embarrassed by the situation that you cannot plug in all the devices? A USB Hub will be definitely helpful. ORICO A3H10 is USB3.0 Hub with ten ports, which has reliable aluminum housing and will easily expand the number of USB3.0 ports to ten by using only one USB3.0 interface. 

Specifications:

Interface Type: USB 3.0

Ports: 10

Item: Aluminum 10 ports USB 3.0 HUB

Interface: USB3.0*10

Speed: 5Gbps

Color: Silver/Black

Size: 180*50*50mm

Hot Swap: Support

Current Protection: Support

Power Adapter: 12V

A3H10 is easy to use and supports hot swap function. The concentrator uses a 12V/4A power adapter to provide strong and stable power supply for the independent charging multiple devices simultaneously, using a strong and independent power switch to reduce device power consumption. The product has a built-in protection for connected devices from power surges. In addition, ORICO A3H10 has ten independent LED-indicators showing whether the connected device is working or not in real time.

A3H10 is equipped with VIA VL811 chip and has a high, stable and safe performance, so you do not need to worry about accidental loss of sensitive information during transmission. It has USB 3.0 interface with data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, and is compatible with USB 2.0 / USB 1.1. Free driver supports OS, Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 and Mac OS.

ORICO A3H10 is now available on Banggood at the price of $44.99. It’s just a reasonable price for such a compact, light and portable USB3.0 Hub.

Jumper EZbook A13 Review, Solid and Compact Ultrabook

EZbook A13 was released by the Chinese brand, Jumper, which specializes in small-sized notebooks. This is a 13.3-inch notebook, which features a full aluminum shell design, thin body, compact size, decent configurations and excellent battery life. Besides, it runs Windows 10 OS and is powered by Intel Bay Trail-T Atom Z3735F X86 (64bit) CPU.

Design and Features

There is no doubt that EZbook A13 imitates the MacBook Air on appearance. Anyway, with the full aluminum shell, intelligent backlit Logo design, and thin body, it looks nice. It has a size of 335.5*223.5mm. The thickest body is 19.88mm, and the thinnest is only 6.66mm, which can be described as just right. And the whole weight is 1250 grams. Viewing no matter its size or weight, this ultrabook has excellent portability.

BTW, Jumper A13 was designed with the fan-less cooling system for a quiet operation. The non-slip mat can not only allow stable placing but also help to raise the ground clearance, which is conducive to heat dissipation. And I really like this design.

Specifics and Performance

As for the hardware configurations, EZbook A13 is powered by the quad-core processor, Intel Bay Trail-T Atom Z3735F X86 (64bit) CPU with HD Graphic (Gen7) GPU. Limited by the processor, it gets only 2G of RAM. And it has a storage capacity of 64GB eMMc, which is expandable by Micro SD card.

What’s more, this novelty runs on Windows 10 OS and needs just 8 seconds for starting up. It has a comfortable full-size keyboard and a 13.3 inch Full HD panel with the resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Other features include 2 USB 2.0 ports, Microphone, 3.5mm headphone jack, Micro SD card slot, HDMI output support, WiFi (802.11b/g/n) support, etc. All this makes a wonderful user experience.

Battery

With the built-in the 7800mAh battery, it can last for 4 to 8 hours. That is just enough to support a morning or afternoon work without the adapter. Of course, the best way is to prepare an adapter.

Conclusion

EZbook A13 is a 13.3-inch compact notebook which runs on Windows 10 OS and features excellent battery life and thin aluminum body with a full HD screen and a comfortable full-size keyboard. Although this novelty is not outstanding in hardware configurations, I had to say that it is just a solid and compact ultrabook, especially for business people and students.

And now, Jumper EZbook A13 is presold at Banggood with large discounts as follows.

$174.99 for 1-80th orders

$184.99 for 81-150th orders

$189.99 for Behind 150th orders

Normal Prices: $239.00

Please note: This Ultrabook will arrive on July 11, 2016.