Vivo | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:05:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Vivo | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Samsung reportedly no longer planning an in-screen fingerprint scanner for Galaxy Note 9 https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/matthew-wilson/samsung-reportedly-no-longer-planning-an-in-screen-fingerprint-scanner-for-galaxy-note-9/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/matthew-wilson/samsung-reportedly-no-longer-planning-an-in-screen-fingerprint-scanner-for-galaxy-note-9/#respond Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:05:50 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=366797 Over the last year, there has been a lot of talk surrounding the future of smartphone fingerprint scanners and the idea of embedding them into displays. For a while, it looked like both Samsung and Apple were working on this technology, but as we saw with the iPhone X, that is no longer the case …

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Over the last year, there has been a lot of talk surrounding the future of smartphone fingerprint scanners and the idea of embedding them into displays. For a while, it looked like both Samsung and Apple were working on this technology, but as we saw with the iPhone X, that is no longer the case for Apple. Now it looks like Samsung may have also moved away from developing in-screen fingerprint scanners.

According to a research note from KGI analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, Samsung was at one point looking to debut an in-screen fingerprint scanner with the Galaxy Note 9 later this year. However, due to issues with reliability and power consumption, this is no longer the case.

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If this report is accurate, then that would mean that Vivo will continue to be the only smartphone maker on the market to offer an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Apple is seemingly transitioning from Touch ID to Face ID with its new 2018 iPhone launches, and Samsung is delaying its own version due to various complications.

Perhaps we'll see other major smartphone makers attempt to utilise this technology, but for the time being, it looks like only one phone maker has managed to successfully bring it to the market.

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KitGuru Says: As a long-time user of Touch ID on the iPhone 5s, 6s and now iPhone 8, I'm all for more companies transitioning to fingerprint scanners. However, as home buttons start to phase out and bigger screens become more common, there needs to be a reliable way to put one within displays. Hopefully eventually, more companies catch on. For now, it looks like Samsung won't be debuting this feature in 2018, but perhaps 2019 will have more positive news in that direction. 

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CES: Asus previews new Vivo, ZenBook and X-series PCs https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/matthew-wilson/ces-asus-previews-new-vivo-zenbook-and-x-series-pcs/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/matthew-wilson/ces-asus-previews-new-vivo-zenbook-and-x-series-pcs/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:50:52 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=360299 We've already had some exciting announcements from Asus's ROG branch over the course of CES, but there is also a slew of new PCs on the way for the mainstream market too. Today at CES, we had the chance to take a look at the new X-series, Vivo and Zenbook systems from Asus. The ZenBook …

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We've already had some exciting announcements from Asus's ROG branch over the course of CES, but there is also a slew of new PCs on the way for the mainstream market too. Today at CES, we had the chance to take a look at the new X-series, Vivo and Zenbook systems from Asus.

The ZenBook 13 is set to be a major step up for the ultra thin/light laptop market, weighing in at just 985g and offering a massive 15-hour battery life. Despite the compact design and huge focus on battery life, this little notebook doesn't skimp on power either, offering an Intel 8th Gen Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD. It seems like a very impressive work machine.

The star of the new X-series is Asus's new X507. It's not as light as the ZenBook, weighing in at 1.68kg but it should still be easy enough to carry around. This particular laptop comes with a ‘NanoEdge' display, which essentially means that the side bezels measure in at just 8mm. Under the hood you will find plenty of processing power thanks to the inclusion of a Core i7 CPU. There is also an Nvidia MX110 GPU in there for light graphical workloads.

Now we are getting into Asus's new Vivo all-in-one PCs. The first is the Vivo V272, which features up to an Intel Core i7 processor and an Nvidia Geforce MX150 GPU for light graphical workloads. The panel is a 27-inch multitouch display with a 100 percent sRGB color gamut and 178 degree viewing angle. Using the Asus ZenAnywhere app, you can remote access your PC at any time if you need to grab important files while on the move. The Vivo V222 is a bit different. It comes with a 22-inch Full HD display with an 87 percent screen to body ratio but retains the same hardware options as the Vivo V272. Unfortunately, we didn't manage to get any of our own images for these two up close, but above you will find some of Asus's own images for these two systems.

KitGuru Says: Asus's mainstream lineup is looking pretty solid this year with a big push for thinner bezels and light but powerful laptops.

 

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Computex: ASUS unleashes five new laptops, an AR smartphone and more https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/matthew-wilson/computex-asus-unleashes-five-new-laptops-an-ar-smartphone-and-more/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/matthew-wilson/computex-asus-unleashes-five-new-laptops-an-ar-smartphone-and-more/#comments Mon, 29 May 2017 10:10:43 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=335835 At Computex today, ASUS Chairman, Jonney Shih took to the stage to present ‘The Edge of Beyond', which appears to be the ASUS mission statement for Computex this year. During this event we saw five new laptops announced, alongside a new smartphone, two all-in-one PCs and a new ‘Designo' monitor.    Let's start off with …

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At Computex today, ASUS Chairman, Jonney Shih took to the stage to present ‘The Edge of Beyond', which appears to be the ASUS mission statement for Computex this year. During this event we saw five new laptops announced, alongside a new smartphone, two all-in-one PCs and a new ‘Designo' monitor.

  

Let's start off with the laptops. Above, you will see all five laptops that ASUS announced today. The ZenBook Flip S (UX370) is the world's thinnest convertible laptop, featuring a 360 degree flippable display, powered by an Intel Core i7-7500U, with a 1TB PCIe SSD inside.

The ZenBook Pro (UX550) is more of a typical thin and light machine, packing an Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a GTX 1050Ti all while promising up to 14 hours of battery life. It comes with a 4K NanoEdge display, allowing for a super slim 7.3mm bezel, with the whole laptop measuring in at 18.9mm thick and 1.8kg light.

  

The ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe (UX490) is poised as the world's thinnest 14-inch laptop, measuring in at 12.9mm thin while weighing just 1.1kg. This particular laptop is designed to deliver high performance in a super portable package, with an Intel Core i7-7500U, up to 16GB of LPDDR3 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD. For connectivity, you get two USB Type C ports, similarly to Apple's latest MacBook Pro.

The ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (N580) is another productivity focussed powerhouse, featuring an Intel Core i7-7700HQ, 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a GTX 1050 graphics card. You get a hybrid storage solution, with a 2TB hard drive and a 512GB SSD, a 4K Ultra-HD display, Harman-Kardon certified audio, a fingerprint sensor and support for the ASUS Pen.

The final laptop on today's list is the ASUS VivoBook (S510), the most premium model in the VivoBook series. This is a 15.6-inch Windows 10 laptop measuring in at 17.9mm thick. The NanoEdge display makes its return in this laptop, offering a tiny 7.8mm bezel, while under the hood, an Intel Core i7-7500U is running the show. That is paired up with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and an Nvidia GeForce 940MX GPU.

There was nothing ROG related on show at this particular event, so gamers will want to look elsewhere.

Aside from the slew of laptops, ASUS also announced the ZenFone AR, a thin and light smartphone featuring Google's Project Tango technology, alongside support for Google's Daydream VR platform. This particular smartphone is largely focussed on augmented reality, using the ASUS TriCam, a three-camera system consisting of a 23MP main camera, a motion tracking camera and a depth sensing camera. Under the hood, you will find a Snapdragon 821 processor and 8GB of RAM, meanwhile, the display here measures in at 5.7-inches with 1440p resolution.

The two all-in-ones announced today were the Vivo AiO V241 and the Zen AiO ZN242. Both of these PCs use 23.8-inch displays featuring NanoEdge and Multitouch technologies. However, the Vivo AiO features an Intel Core i5 CPU with GTX 930MX graphics, while the Zen AiO features an Intel Core i7-7700HQ, 32GB of RAM and a GTX 1050.

Finally, ASUS also announced a new monitor today, the Designo MZ27AQ. This is a 27-inch IPS display running at 2560×1440 resolution, covering 100 percent of the sRGB color gamut. It features 12W stereo speakers and an external 5W subwoofer co-developed by Harman-Kardon while the entire monitor measures in at just 7mm at its thinnest point. For connectivity, you get a DisplayPort and two HDMI ports.

KitGuru Says: While there was nothing truly enthusiast-grade at this particular presentation, ASUS does have plenty of new systems heading towards the mainstream and professional markets.

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