HP produced an adequate response iPad

In anticipation of the release of the new Windows 8 platform, many companies announce their devices that will run on this operating system. HP offered the original answer Tablet PC iPad, called Envy x2.

In presenting their new device, Hewlett-Packard swung high enough - it positions novelty, as "the answer iPad". If we compare with Envy x2, Apple third generation, the latter wins the display quality: 9.7-inch Retina resolution of 2048x1536 pixels versus 11.6-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1366x768.

Envy x2, in the opinion of HP, has the upper hand in terms of technology. This model is not even a tablet, but rather a hybrid netbook. With him the bundle includes a keyboard docking station with built-in battery. The connection is easy with built-in magnets.

Built on the basis of new Intel Clover Trail, which includes the 2-core Atom Z2760 processor with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz and a graphics core, Graphics Media Accelerator speeds up to 533 MHz. Sound qualities is provided by built-in speaker Beats Audio. For file sharing at close range module is integrated NFC.

Seagate has released for Mac external hard drives with USB 3.0 interface

Seagate has introduced two models of external hard drives for computers Apple, equipped with interface USB 3.0, which has expanded its line Backup Plus for Mac. Beginning next month, they will be available for order on Amazon and in stores Apple Store.

Under the concept of Universal Storage Module (USM), Seagate Technology buyers have the ability to give storage devices connect in new ways, even if they were not available at the time of purchase. If Backup Plus for Mac comes complete with cable USB 3.0, but can upgrade by adding Thunderbolt connectivity or FireWire 800, if the need arises. In addition, the drives can be used with computers running Mac OS X and Windows without reformatting.

Price Seagate Backup Plus Portable 500 GB is U.S. $ 110, 1TB - $ 130. Desktop models Backup Plus Desktop 2TB and 3TB priced at $ 130 and $ 180, respectively. Drives are backward compatible with systems equipped with ports USB 2.0.