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on 1 Mar 2020



DriverEasy Professional 5.6.14.33488 scans the computer, finds outdated or missing drivers, then loads them, and so your system will always only have the latest drivers, you can download DriverEasy below. The interface looks pretty stylish and comfortable to work in, you can view information about your system immediately after launch. Of course, you can view full information about the equipment.
So, after starting DriverEasy, very little is required of you, you just need to click on the Scan button and wait for the end of this process. After that, you can see which drivers are out of date, are there any missing drivers and for which devices, the time spent on this process. After you click on "Download", you can view information about the downloaded driver, its full size, version, and so on.
By going to the tools section, you can find out information about the equipment, create backup copies of drivers or restore them; there is a driver removal item. DriverEasy is multilingual, for example, there is support for the Ukrainian language, but there is no Russian, since you can deal with the program like that. Since the version is free, it allows you to download only one driver at a time, in general this does not interfere, so you can use the program like that.

Developer: DriverEasy
License: Shareware
Language: English
Size:5MB
OS: Windows
How to Install:
1). Instructions are included in How to Install.txt if needed.
2). That is all, Done & enjoy.
Download from here:





on 11 Sept 2013
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HTC's Butterfly s officially gets a Hello Kitty makeover

Last week, an HTC Butterfly s leaked out sporting Hello Kitty colors, and our Chinese sister site has now had a chance to play with one, in the fur. The celebrated feline's bow is now butterfly-shaped, of course, and it comes with kitty flight attendant and pilot figures wearing EVA Air uniforms, in honor of its Hello Kitty jets -- yes, that's a thing. Fortunately, the 5-inch device has plenty of room for all the stickers on the outside, and there are nine different wallpaper themes for the 1080p screen. HTC is marketing the device in the ubiquitous ladyphone category for China, but c'mon -- the Kitty's appeal transcends such pigeon-holing. It's now available for around $770 in Taiwan only, but you can catch more images at the gallery below. HTC Butterfly s Hello Kitty edition See all photos 11 Photos

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on 9 Sept 2013

A Touch More Resolution with Acer's First 4K Recording Smartphone @ IFA 2013

Editors' Summary:
• Ultra multimedia: 13MP camera, 4K Video, fast full HD, 4 x slow motion, full panorama 27MP photo, LED flash
• Ultra performance: Full HD 6" display with IPS technology
• Ultra connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac

BERLIN, Sept. 2, 2013 - Acer will unveil at IFA 2013 the new Liquid S2, a full HD 6" with IPS technology 4K recording capable smartphone with ultra-fast connectivity including 4G LTE and the new Wi-Fi 802.11 ac standard. Following the recent successful launch of the Liquid E, Z and S series, Acer is now ushering in a different world of clarity with four times the resolution of full HD. This technology has been featured in some cameras already, but it's a completely new experience with smartphones running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz processor capable of recording in 4K.

The real beauty of the smartphone is its iconic soft round curves and red elements for the receiver mesh and metallic ring highlighting the four LED ring flash for low light and macro capturing. The curved glass surface keeps a soft touch and "edgeless" feeling around the rim.

A touch of visual moments

The Liquid S2 combines the simple and visual interface with a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera to take professional looking photographs or videos with a smartphone. The front-facing 2-megapixel camera allows consumers to capture moments with an 88-degree wide viewing angle.

The Liquid S2 is loaded with several enhancements to capture reality:

• BSI Sensors and LED Ring Flash: Sharper pictures in any environment
• Video Recording: 4K Ultra HD, fast full HD 1080p 60FPS, 4 x slow motion
• Full Panorama Pictures: Up to 27-megapixels in a single picture
• Quick First Shot: Take picture right from unlock the screen with automatic center-focus by tapping any location on the screen
• Smart Best Shot: Automatically detects photo type and takes multiple shots for best selection
• Tag Widget: Convenient photo browsing with scene tag.
• Favorite Mode: Create up to five profiles with customized effects, flash, capture mode and scenes
• Exposure Control: One finger focus and exposure adjustment
• Freehand Capture: Crop out anything on the screen using hand or a digital pen
• Live Screen™: Share ideas and journey through pictures and scribble

A touch faster

This feature-packed Android smartphone will operate on 3G and 4G networks to boost customers with an average upload speed of up to 150Mbps. It will also support the latest Wi-Fi standard, 802.11 ac, offering significantly faster data transfer, better coverage and power efficiency when compared to today's 802.11 n standard. The Easy Hotspot enables the smartphone to act as a mobile Wi-Fi router to share wireless internet connectivity with up to 6 Wi-Fi enabled devices. The internet connection can also be shared with QR codes and NFC.

Acer Float User Interface allows several app windows to stay open, so users can multitask without having to back out of one app to work on another. The press of a key brings up the Float Apps shortcut where apps on a translucent screen float over the function being used. It is easy to access or switch Float Apps anytime and can be customized with up to 7 favored app shortcuts. A Float Caller notification ensures that users will not be interrupted by incoming calls that take over the full screen. When a call comes in, the Float Caller mini-window pops up and the user can choose to take the call or reply with a quick message.

A touch more power

The latest addition to the Acer smartphone family is designed with a full HD display with IPS technology and 368 ppi for brilliant, stunning graphics on the 6-inch screen with a wide viewing angle. It is 8.99 mm thin and has two stereo speakers powered with Dolby Digital Plus for a stunning sound experience. The Liquid S2 also uses curved Gorilla Glass® 3.0 to boast native damage resistance, making it stronger and more resistant to scratches and daily usage than before.

Available in red or black, the Liquid S2 is powered by Qualcomm's quad-core 2.2GHz processor, 2GB of internal memory and 3300 mAh battery for extended use on a single charge. Users can store a large library of photos, music and videos on the expandable memory of up to 128GB to complement the standard 16GB on-board storage.

Features and specs

Display 6", full HD (1,920 x 1,080), 368 PPI, IPS
Main camera 13 MP auto-focus, f2.2, 28 mm lens, BSI sensor, LED ring flash, 4K video
Front camera 2 MP, f2.2, 24 mm lens, 88° wide angle, BSI sensor, 1080p video
Processor: Quad-core 2.2 GHz
Storage / memory: 16 GB / 2 GB
Battery: 3300 mAh, non-replaceable Li-polymer battery
Dimensions: 166 x 86 x 8.99 mm,
Network: 4G: 800/1800/2600 3G: 900/2100 2G: 850/900/1800/1900
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® 4.0, GPS+GLONASS, NFC
Sensors: Light sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro
Operating system: Android™ 4.2.2
Acer features: Acer Float UI, Acer HD Channel, Acer Docs and Acer Remote Files, Acer
Data Traffic Manager, Acer Float Caller, Acer Float Apps
(maps/notes/camera/calculator), Acer Live Screen™, Acer Print, Acer
Easy hotspot
Additional features: Skitch, YouTube™, Moodagent, Polaris Office, Swype text input, Google
Keep, Evernote®, wireless display, Dolby Digital Plus

Pricing and Availability

The Liquid S2 version will be available at the end of October in. Exact pricing and availability will be announced at a later stage.


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Meizu MX3 unveiled with Exynos 5 Octa, 5.1-inch screen, Wolfson audio and 128GB option data = {blogUrl: "www.engadget.com",v: 419};when = {jquery: lab.scriptBs("jquery"),plugins: lab.scriptBs("plugins"),eng: lab.scriptBs("eng")}; var s265prop9 = ('20709142' !== '') ? 'bsd:20709142' : ''; var postID = '20709142'; var modalMNo = '93312529', modalVideoMNo = '93320648', modalGalleryMNo = '93304207'; when.eng("eng.omni.init", {pfxID:"weg",pageName:document.title,server:"acp-ld39.websys.aol.com",channel:"us.engadget", s_account: "aolwbengadget,aolsvc", short_url: "",pageType:"",linkInternalFilters:"javascript:,",prop1:"article",prop2:"cellphones",prop9:s265prop9,prop12:document.location,prop17:"",prop18:"",prop19:"",prop20:"", prop22:"richard-lai", prop54:"blogsmith",mmxgo: true }); adSendTerms('1')adSetMOAT('1');adSetAdURL('/_uac/adpagem.html');lab._script("http://o.aolcdn.com/os/ads/adhesion/js/adhads-min.js").wait(function(){var floatingAd = new AdhesiveAd("348-14-15-13f",{hideOnSwipe:true});}); onBreak({980: function () { adSetType("F");htmlAdWH("93312529", "LB", "LB"); adSetType("");}}); EngadgetMenu NewsReviews Features Galleries VideosEventsPodcasts Engadget ShowTopics Buyers Guides Sagas Store HD Mobile Alt Announcements Cameras Cellphones Desktops Displays Gaming GPS Handhelds Home Entertainment Household Internet Laptops Meta Misc Networking Peripherals Podcasts Robots Portable Audio/Video Science Software Storage Tablets Transportation Wearables Wireless Acer Amazon AMD Apple ASUS AT&T Blackberry Canon Dell Facebook Google HP HTC Intel Lenovo LG Microsoft Nikon Nintendo Nokia NVIDIA Samsung Sony Sprint T-Mobile Verizon About UsSubscribeLike Engadget@engadgettip uswhen.eng("eng.nav.init")when.eng("eng.tips.init") onBreak({980: function () {htmlAdWH("93312530", "215", "35",'AJAX','ajaxsponsor');}});Meizu MX3 unveiled with Exynos 5 Octa, 5.1-inch screen, Wolfson audio and 128GB option MobileBypostedSep 2nd, 2013 at 8:58 AM 0

Meizu MX3 unveiled with Exynos 5 Octa, 51inch screen, Wolfson audio and 128GB option

Ahead of main rival Xiaomi's big event later this week, Meizu has today unveiled its latest Android device, the MX3, at the Beijing National Aquatics Center. Like many recent flagship phones, this one finally breaks the previous 4.4-inch barrier to make way for a 5.1-inch display, though with an odd 1,800 x 1,080, 15:9 panel from Sharp and JDI to follow Meizu's string of odd aspect ratios. At the same time, the manufacturer has managed to keep the screen bezel at 2.9mm thick, making the carefully curved body 72mm wide (as well as 9.1mm thick and 143g heavy). This is apparently the result of Jack Wong's 30-plus handcrafted wooden prototypes, followed by some 3D scanning. Read on for more.

Update: Our hands-on post is up as well! Meizu MX3 unveiled with Exynos 5 Octa, 5.1-inch screen, Wolfson audio and 128GB option See all photos 29 Photos

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As a close buddy of Samsung's semiconductor division, it's no surprise to see Meizu embracing an Exynos 5 Octa SoC for the MX3. Assuming It's the same 5410 variant as used by the Galaxy S 4, we should be looking at with quad Cortex-A15 1.6GHz cores plus quad Cortex-A7 1.2GHz cores, along with 2GB of RAM and SGX544 MP3 graphics. As for the camera, rather than joining the 13-megapixel hype, Meizu's opted for Sony's third-generation 8-megapixel sensor, along with a fast f/2.0 lens (with second-gen sapphire glass), zero-delay image stabilization and a Fujitsu ISP that helps enable capture speed of up to 20fps. Sadly, the front-facing imager has a resolution of just 2-megapixels, which is dwarfed by many other Chinese options.

Another notable feature is that the MX3 comes with a Wolfson audio chip, which apparently enables a high 113dB signal-to-noise ratio plus a low distortion rate of just 0.002 percent. Like some of the latest Chinese flagship phones, you'll also find Dirac HD codec and a dedicated audio amplifier on the here. On a related subject, the MX3 has a triple-mic setup -- just like the Moto X -- for improved voice quality.

As you'd expect, this new phone comes with a common bundle of radios: NFC, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. CEO Bai Yongxiang, previously a lead engineer at the company, also boasted the MX3's patented antenna technology that enables much better cellular reception than the iPhone 5, while at the same time keeping the specific absorption rate lower than said competitor. For those wondering, the MX3 will be launched with WCDMA radio, meaning its 3G connection will work in most parts of the world.

Meizu MX3 unveiled with Exynos 5 Octa, 51inch screen and Wolfson audio chip

With so many goodies included, Meizu thinks the 2,400mAh Sony cell can still provide 9 hours of 3G browsing, 10 on Wi-Fi or 7 hours of 1080p video playback. The CEO also assured the audience that the phone has much improved heat dissipation, crediting a dual-layer design to separate CPU heat and display heat. Of course, only time will tell if this is as good as it sounds.

Last but not least, MX3 comes with Flyme 3.0, Meizu's latest custom Android ROM. We won't name all the improvements, but there are a total of 324 updated interaction features (like pull-down to refresh, plus self-repositioning soft keys that adapt to your finger habits), 1,579 updated visual features (like cleaner icons and optimized notification bar layout), an AirDrop-like file-sharing feature and new camera filters. Oh, and China-based users can enjoy the Duomi music store, LeTV video store and Lakala payment service straight out of the box. We'll dig into these in our eventual review.

There's no word on international availability just yet, but for those who are based in China, you can now make a reservation and then pick up an MX3 starting from the second half of September. The price goes from CN¥2,499 (about US$410) for the 16GB model, all the way up to CN¥3,999 (US$650) for a whopping 128GB option -- a first for smartphones! Looks like Meizu's got all the right ingredients on paper this time, but we'll have a better idea once we get our hands on the phone.

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on 7 Sept 2013

A New Way to Play Together

DICE+ Launches at Gamescom

5000 Years of Board Game History Has Come to This: DICE+ Now Available

Game Technologies Brings the Social Back to Digital Gaming with Revolutionary Board Game Controller

DICE+, the universal board game controller that brings real-world social interaction back to digital gaming, launches today at Gamescom 2013, the world's biggest gaming convention. DICE+ can be purchased for $39.99 at www.dicepl.us

The revolutionary DICE+ controller interacts with Bluetooth-enabled smart devices and combines the physical touch and feel of a gamedice with the potential for unlimited digital game ideas. DICE+ has the power to make board games appealing to a new generation of players: Powered board games application will enable you to get together with friends around the same device and experience a wealth of new gaming opportunities that combine the power and visual excitement of tablet gaming with the joy of playing games in a group.

From digital renditions of classic board games to new gaming experiences that leverage the built-in gyroscopic motion control, DICE+ comes with a host of dedicated games to show off its capabilities. Also coming 2013 and early 2014 are a wide range of titles based on popular franchises, including family-friendly fare, top-quality edutainment titles and intense classics that are sure to please even the most hardened board game aficionado. Developers can also unleash their creativity with the DICE+ development kit, dreaming up new ways to utilize this versatile controller for a wide range of games.

Developed in Poland by Game Technologies, DICE+ will be available for $39.99. You can learn more about Game Technologies and its exceptional new product at http://www.game-technologies.com.


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on 6 Sept 2013
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Megaman creator launches crowdfunding project for new familiarlooking Mighty No9 game

Keiji Inafune is a bit of a games-making legend. Co-designer of the original Megaman, not to mention producing both the Dead Rising series and multiple Resident Evil titles, he's going back to his roots. Inafune announced at PAX this weekend that he's working on a new 2D action shooter, Mighty No.9, that looks (and apparently plays) an awful lot like some of his prior hits. The plot is pretty familiar too: a plucky robot has to battle six rouge automatons (or eight, depending on funding), stealing unique weapons and abilities from each one. According to the man himself, there's been no reaction from Capcom -- at least not yet -- and he's looking for you to help make the game a reality. The project's live on Kickstarter, and it's aiming to raise $900,000 (in just 30 days) to develop the title.

Twenty bucks will net backers a digital copy (through Steam), while $40 will also include digital copies of the game manual, art book / strategy guide and a copy of the original soundtrack. Naturally, the game will be ported over to major consoles if backers can reach a set of defined stretch goals. Crank up your donation to $60 and you'll get it all on old-school physical media, alongside a playable golden version of the game's protagonist -- and we all know everything's better in gold.

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on 5 Sept 2013

A Touch More Touch Notebooks @ IFA

Editor's Summary:
• Designed for touch, the Aspire R7 now features a 4th generation Intel processor and Acer Active Pen to make the most use of its flexible design
• Touch-screen display models and new colours enhance the thin & light Aspire E1 series

BERLIN, Sept. 2, 2013 – Acer today announced its award-winning Aspire R7 notebook now includes the latest 4th generation Intel processor and an Acer Active Pen to further redefine the notebook touch experience. Designed to provide the best environment for both touch and typing, the R7 features a repositioned keyboard and high-definition touchscreen mounted on a revolutionary "Ezel hinge" that allows it to flip, reverse, lie flat or float.

Unveiled in May, the Aspire R7 has won several awards for its revolutionary design, including the best Choice Award at Computex 2013, the Red Dot Award for product design, and the Computex d&i Award.

Acer also unveiled additional trendy colours for the Aspire E1 notebook line as well as a 10 point multi-touch display option with a range of graphic solutions for everyday computing.

Aspire R7 – A touch more apps with active pen support

With four modes of operation, the R7 can easily be used as a traditional notebook, a table top pad, a display, or switched into "Ezel" mode, allowing the screen to float over the keyboard at various angles. Whether sitting or standing, at a desk or outdoors, users can always find the most suitable and comfortable way to use the R7, seamlessly transitioning from one mode to the other, from touching to typing, then from writing to drawing.

The Ezel Hinge makes it easy to flip the 15.6-inch full HD 1920 x 1080 touchscreen around to share visuals, games and more with others. The dual hinge technology allows for single-hand switching between modes and keeps the display rock-steady when touched. The keyboard is closer to the edge of the chassis, making typing more comfortable since there is no need to stretch your arms over palm rest and touchpad, keys fall naturally under the fingers and typing becomes more relaxing.

The Aspire R7 now comes with the new Acer Active Pen, so users can enjoy greater accuracy and a more comfortable feel when writing and drawing. The Acer Active pen uses electromagnetic induction technology and responds to varying degrees of pressure sensitivity like an actual pen, resulting in a greater range of pen strokes and more natural writing. The Acer Active Pen can be used with gesture controls at the same time, so customers can for example resize a picture with the pinching gesture and adjust fine details with the pen.

To make the most of the touch experience, the R7 packs a set of new useful and fun touch apps. There is always a story behind a picture and Acer MemoryBinder realistic paint brush effects helps users tell it, adding colour and feelings. With Acer ScreenGrasp any image can easily be captured, personalised and shared to social networks or pasted to office documents. Acer Scrapboard makes it easy to collect images and ideas from the web for future reference or for a project or to share them. Acer AccuFinger is designed to help users acquire tiny items on the screen more accurately when using their fingers.

Aspire R7 – A touch more performance

When the display is slid back behind the keyboard, you have a powerful, full featured notebook computer that is now available with Intel's 4th generation processor for great performance and efficiency. It also features up to 12GB of memory, up to 1TB hard drive (or up to 256GB SSD), and full-size backlit keyboard. Users can also take advantage of Windows 8.1 that offers new ways to personalize the PC and includes plenty of awesome new apps and services.

Aspire R7 – A touch more entertainment

Offering a superior audio visual experience, the R7's powerful features and high-definition display are complemented by a premium sound system with Dolby Home Theater and four 8-watt speakers. Because of its transformative design, the audio channels automatically reverse when switching modes, so stereo sound is always perfect.

In addition, the dual microphones have been placed at the front and at the base of the notebook below the keyboard. This provides for the best voice sound quality, and enhances the aesthetics of the touchscreen by eliminating the need for holes in the bezel.

Aspire E1- A touch of daily computing with ease

The Aspire E1 notebook series bundles the latest Intel 4th generation or AMD A-Series processors and graphics technologies to deliver customers rich entertainment and day-to-day productivity at an affordable price. New models in the series are now available with a 10 point multi-touch display to tap and swipe away through the web, apps, photos and more.

To maximize entertainment with colourful and crisp images, the Aspire E1 notebooks series is available in two high-definition display sizes – 39.6 cm (15.6") and 35.6 cm (14") – as well as with a choice of graphic solutions. The 15.6" model supports various discrete graphics options, such as NVIDIA GT720M, NVIDIA GT740M and AMD Radeon™ HD 8000M, while the 14" version is available with NVIDIA GT720M graphics. Favourite movies can be displayed on a bigger screen thanks to the HDMI port.

Thinner than previous generations, the Aspire E1 series has the slimmest form factor within its price segment. The updated notebook line is now available in a wide selection of colours to choose from: the 14-inch model comes in elegant Misty Silver, Piano Black and Keyboard White while the 15.6-inch comes in Clarinet Black, Cherry Red and Steel Grey. The chicklet keyboard provides comfortable typing, while the compact design makes these notebooks perfect to be carried wherever you go.
The icing on the cake is that the E1 series is shipped with M-DISC Ready Drive™, which means users can keep their priceless memories and data safe virtually for ever on M-DISCS™.

Pricing and Availability*

The Aspire R7 will be available in Europe, Middle East and Africa in Q4 2013 with a suggested price of €999.-.

The Aspire E1 will be available mid-October with a suggested price starting at €399.-.


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It's not easy being a 7-inch tablet these days. With relatively inexpensive devices like the ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7 and the refreshed Nexus 7 offering a whole lot of bang for your buck, budget tablet makers are facing stiffer competition than ever before. Lenovo hasn't had much luck thus far delivering mobile devices that impress and, indeed, the company's latest offering -- the 7-inch IdeaTab A1000 -- has its work cut out for it. With the 16GB model priced at $160 (currently on sale for $130), the petite IdeaTab prioritizes sound quality over its other functions, perhaps in the hopes that its above-average performance in that area will woo picky buyers. But does the A1000 have what it takes to compete in a crowded market? Read on to find out. Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 review See all photos 27 Photos

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HardwareDNP Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 review how important is audio quality in a budget tablet

The IdeaTab feels remarkably sturdy for a budget device. At 12 ounces, it has a pretty significant heft to it, though we didn't find it too cumbersome to hold. The dimensions -- 7.8 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches -- make for a device that's easy to hold and guarantees typing will be a comfortable affair. The Lenovo logo is emblazoned on the back in silver, though the effect looks somewhat cheap against the scratch-prone plastic backing. The branding fun doesn't stop there, either. On the tablet's face, along the bottom edge of the black bezel, you'll find another Lenovo logo. We can't say we're huge fans of its placement there as it disrupts the IdeaTab's otherwise clean lines. And besides, it's not like you need to be constantly reminded that you're holding a Lenovo product in your hands.

The power button is situated on the top of the tablet, toward the right-hand side. As we found in our testing, it has a tendency to be a bit temperamental. To wake the device from sleep, we occasionally had to press the button more than once for it to register. Along the right side, above the volume buttons, lies a covered microSD card slot, which can accommodate up to 32GB of additional memory, though the little door was a bit frustrating to close once you've popped it open. Flanking the top and bottom of the display are two speaker grilles, the benefits of which we'll discuss later. Lastly, to the upper-left corner of screen is the only camera onboard: a front-facing 0.3MP shooter.

The IdeaTab feels remarkably sturdy for a budget device.

The top of the device is home to a 3.5mm headphone jack and the micro-USB port. The two are situated a little too close together, so if your headphones have a chunky plug like the Panasonic ones we used, having both the USB cable and the headphones in will be a tight fit. But uncomfortable squeeze aside, you'll be happy to know that USB On-The-Go is enabled, so you can use compatible peripherals like keyboards and flash drives to your heart's content.

Display and soundDNP Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 review a budget Android tablet that fails to impress

While we were impressed with the IdeaTab's durability, we can't say the same about the display. It is, to put it kindly, abysmal. Considering that the device comes with a paltry 1,024 x 600 resolution (that's a pixel density of 170 ppi), we weren't expecting to be blown away by its visuals, but the low pixel count was far from Lenovo's greatest sin. That rather dubious honor goes to the screen's construction. It seems that the LED display is set just a tiny bit too far from the glass, causing a headache-inducing glare. We strongly suspect this also influenced the tablet's severely limited viewing angles. Once the device is angled away from the viewer, it's almost impossible to make out what's on screen. Even looking at it head-on, the colors are significantly washed out; whites never appear truly white, and blacks are, at best, a very dark gray. Dark text on a light background was difficult to read due to the poor resolution as well as the inexcusable glare. The combination of elements means that this disappointing display is nearly unusable outdoors during the day.

What the IdeaTab lacks in image quality, it attempts to make up for in the sound department. Though videos may not look their best on the IdeaTab, the front-facing speakers ensure that, at the very least, they sound decent. While it would be folly to expect too much from a tablet in terms of sound reproduction, Lenovo has put in a respectable effort with the A1000's dual speakers. There's some mild distortion at maximum volume (which is impressively loud), but the sound quality is arguably the tablet's strongest selling point.

DNP Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 review how important is audio quality in a budget tablet

We put the IdeaTab through its paces with a few different music genres to see how it performed. Stravinsky's "The Firebird" (as performed by the Vienna Philharmonic) played well considering our low expectations for a tablet's speakers to be able to handle orchestral works. Regina Spektor's "How" wasn't as lucky as the piano proved to be difficult for the IdeaTab to handle. And lastly, Pharrell Williams' vocals on Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" weren't too shabby, although the bass was nearly nonexistent.

Plugging in a headset will enable the Dolby Digital Plus equalizer in the settings menu. It's a beefed-up version of the EQ settings you might expect, and it comes with two options: music and movies. The most noticeable effect of the various customizable audio profiles available (you can also design your own "user" profile) is an amplification of the bass, which might be useful to you. Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 screenshots See all photos 7 Photos

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SoftwareDNP Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 review a budget Android tablet that fails to impress

The A1000 comes with Android 4.1.2, which is, now that 4.3 has rolled out, two versions old, and the company currently has no plans on upgrading. Considering that competitively sized devices are now shipping with Android 4.3 (like the new and improved Nexus 7) or are likely to see an upgrade to it in the near future (like the MeMo Pad HD 7), it's hard to justify purchasing a similarly priced device that's significantly outdated right out of the box.

In terms of modifications to the OS, Lenovo has evidently subscribed to the if-it-ain't-broke-don't-fix-it school of thought. The standard Google set of apps -- Gmail, Chrome, YouTube, etc. -- dominates the IdeaTab's software lineup, as is expected. The nearly stock version of Android isn't bogged down with many supplemental bells and whistles, and the additions Lenovo has made don't provide many added bonuses to the Android experience. If you've ever yearned for a scheduled power on and off setting (there must be at least one of you out there), you'll find it on the IdeaTab. Additionally, there are four stock audio profiles to choose from -- general, silent, meeting and outdoor -- that allow you to easily toggle your device's ringer and vibration settings on the go. ES File Explorer comes preloaded on the device for those of you who want to fiddle with your tablet's files. While it isn't unique to the IdeaTab, it's still a useful feature to have.

CameraDNP Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 review a budget Android tablet that fails to impress

There's not much to be said about the A1000's camera, as there's only one. The 0.3MP front-facing camera is nothing to write home about, but it serves its purpose. The picture is, unsurprisingly, pretty grainy, and the colors don't exactly pop off the screen. Outdoors, on a partly cloudy day, the camera performed relatively well considering its modest specs. Indoors, it wasn't nearly as useful, though if you've got bright enough light, it might suffice for very basic video chatting. When snapping pictures, there is a bit of a delay from when you press the button to when the picture's actually taken, but that's not an uncommon occurrence on Android devices. We suppose the camera will do in a pinch if you're really into subpar selfies.

In the grand scheme of things, the lack of a rear camera is perhaps not the greatest loss (you know how we feel about tablet cameras), but it's a notable omission considering that its nearest competition offers one. The Nexus 7, Hisense's Sero 7 Pro and the ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7 all pack 5MP rear cameras, though only the Sero comes with a flash. While a tablet might not be our first choice for on-the-spot photography, it's always nice to have the option. Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 sample shots See all photos 4 Photos

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Performance and battery lifeLenovo IdeaTab A1000ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7Google Nexus 7 (2013)Hisense Sero 7 ProHP Slate 7Quadrant3,4193,3936,1334,251N/AVellamo1,3371,4601,5971,6921,426AnTuTu7,25812,72319,75512,88311,698SunSpider 0.9.12,1891,3826021,8681,848GFXBench 2.5 Egypt Offscreen (fps)2.53.7401112CF-Bench6,34211,69415,36611,3226,790SunSpider: lower scores are better

As you can see from the chart above, the IdeaTab consistently lands at the bottom of the pack when it comes to benchmarks. Alongside similarly priced devices, the A1000's modest processor can't quite compete. Still, while benchmark results aren't always indicative of real-world performance, the 1.2GHz MediaTek MT8317 dual-core CPU is every bit as inadequate as the numbers would have you believe.

Everyday use was not without its flaws. The accelerometer often took a few seconds and several shakes to register when the device was tilted, and when it did, it took another handful of seconds for the icons to load properly. When browsing the internet, pages in Chrome were slow to load, even with mobile-optimized sites. Once websites were up and running, zooming in and out was relatively painless, and we encountered little to no tiling for the most part. GIF-heavy sites like Tumblr proved to be too much for the IdeaTab; they were slow-loading at best and crash-inducing at worst. On both mobile and full sites, there was also significant stuttering while scrolling through text.

On the whole, games ran much more smoothly. We tried out Temple Run 2, Candy Crush Saga and Tetris, all of which put in a good show. None of those titles are particularly demanding, so if you're a casual gamer, the IdeaTab is a serviceable option. The only game where we noticed some latency was Robot Unicorn Attack 2, though it wasn't bad enough to hinder gameplay.

TabletBattery LifeLenovo IdeaTab A10007:34Apple iPad mini12:43 (WiFi)Apple iPad (late 2012)11:08 (WiFi)Apple iPad 210:26ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime10:17ASUS MeMo Pad HD 79:56Apple iPad (2012)9:52 (HSPA) / 9:37 (LTE)Nexus 7 (2012)9:49Microsoft Surface for Windows RT9:36Apple iPad9:33ASUS Transformer Prime Infinity TF7009:25Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.18:56Sony Xperia Tablet Z8:40Hisense Sero 7 Pro8:28Galaxy Tab 2 7.07:38HP Slate 77:36Nexus 107:26Samsung Galaxy Note 8.07:18Nexus 7 (2013)7:15RIM BlackBerry PlayBook7:01Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.16:55

With the brightness set at 50 percent, we played a 1,270 x 720 video on a continuous loop until the battery gave out and died, and the results were nowhere near the most impressive we've seen. The A1000's seven hours and 34 minutes of battery life places it firmly near the bottom of the table above. In the 7-inch budget Android tablet niche, the IdeaTab's numbers are somewhat more respectable. While the 3,500mAh battery's performance isn't the worst we've seen, it's a far cry from the 10 hours of juice you get out of the MeMo Pad HD 7. It was even bested by the HP Slate 7's end result by a whopping two minutes. However, it did outshine the refreshed Nexus 7 by nearly 20 minutes. During everyday use, you'll be able to squeak out a bit more time from the IdeaTab. Depending on how much you rely on your tablet for web browsing, videos, music and social media, you can probably expect something in the ballpark of eight or nine hours with conservative use.

The competitionDNP Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 review how important is audio quality in a budget tablet

As we mentioned earlier, it's not an easy time to be a 7-inch Android tablet. A low price tag simply isn't enough to wow buyers in a market where they can afford to be picky. The IdeaTab A1000 can't hold a candle to the competition, particularly when it comes to devices like the 2013 Nexus 7. While the $160 retail price might catch one's eye, it's still too much for such an underperforming tablet.

The IdeaTab A1000 can't hold a candle to the competition.

While the Nexus 7 is more expensive at $230 for the 16GB WiFi model, the fact that it comes with Android 4.3, a quad-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and a 1,920 x 1,200 (323 ppi) display should be enough to convince you to save up your hard-earned cash. Likewise, the ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7 blows the IdeaTab out of the water in terms of performance. Considering that the MeMo Pad retails for $150, it's impossible to justify spending more on an inferior device.

Even devices we've been hard on, like the HP Slate 7 and the Hisense Sero 7 Pro, outperform the IdeaTab. While the former failed to impress, it still put up a better fight than Lenovo's offering, though we can't say we would suggest buying either product. Hisense's $150 tablet has a vastly superior 1,280 x 800 display, and while it had its own flaws (like headphone compatibility issues), the Sero 7 would be a much wiser buy. It's worth noting that all of the devices mentioned in this section come with rear cameras and -- with the exception of the Slate 7 -- ship with Android 4.2 or 4.3. When compared to the competition, the IdeaTab simply doesn't measure up.

Wrap-upDNP Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 review how important is audio quality in a budget tablet

More InfoLenovo IdeaTab A1000 and A3000 available to order, starting at $189ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7 review: a budget tablet that punches above its weightNexus 7 Review (2013)

The only thing Lenovo's IdeaTab truly has going for it is its emphasis on audio quality, but when all is said and done, that's not enough for us to recommend it. The unforgivably shoddy display was far worse than we would have expected even at this price. Even if we were able to look beyond that obvious shortcoming, the tablet's poor performance would have been the final nail in its coffin. Browsing the internet was far from pleasant, and we ran into too many problems with apps freezing or crashing. While stuttering might be a fairly common issue in Android tablets, it was especially noticeable with the A1000. Overall, we can't, in good conscience, recommend adding this device to your gadget collection. With heavy hitters like the Nexus 7 and MeMo Pad HD offering far better performance at a similar price, you'd be better off looking elsewhere.

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Sky becomes first UK TV network to broadcast live 4K

Remember how we'd heard that a British broadcaster is trialing 4K TV? We have a hunch as to which company that is: Sky now claims that it's the first UK TV network to have conducted a live 4K broadcast. The firm captured a weekend Premier League match in ultra high resolution using the same infrastructure it normally requires for a live show, with satellites delivering a feed to the company's Isleworth broadcast center. Commercial service remains distant, mind you -- Sky requires both more research and wider adoption of 4K TVs to justify an upgrade. If everything falls into place, though, Sky could have an advantage over rival providers that have yet to venture beyond HD.

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