Wednesday, October 7, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Tech Report) 08/10/2015





AOC's gaming-oriented FreeSync displays start at $269
In June, AOC pulled back the curtain on a couple of FreeSync-infused gaming displays: the 24" G2460PF and the 27" G2770PF. We learned how much those displays will cost today, and if you're in the market for a gaming-oriented monitor, you may be in for a treat. The G460PF will cost just $270, while the G2770PF will sticker for $360. For reference, the 24" model is a whole $115 cheaper than the Acer XB240H, which is the most affordable G-Sync monitor on Newegg at $385.
As a quick refresher, both monitors are 1080p TN units with 144Hz refresh rates and 1-ms response times. They also ...
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TR's October 2015 peripheral staff picks
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Thinner Surface Pro 4 gets improved pen and Type Cover
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 has arguably been a success, and the company wants to keep that momentum going with the Surface Pro 4. This latest "tablet that can replace your laptop" packs Skylake CPUs and a host of other improvements.
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Surface Book is Microsoft's take on what the laptop should be
After gathering years of experience building Surface tablets, Microsoft has put its own spin on the traditional laptop with the Surface Book. This notebook blends an innovative-looking hinge with a high-quality screen, keyboard, and trackpad. The 13.5" display is built around the same ultra-thin PixelSense display stack as the Surface Pro 4's. Six million pixels serve as the canvas for Windows 10.
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Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL showcase mobile Windows 10
Microsoft took the wraps off its Windows 10 flagship phones this morning: the Lumia 950 and 950 XL. These Lumias pack 5.2" and 5.7" screens with six- and eight-core Qualcomm processors, along with equally high-end cameras. The phones run Windows 10 with Continuum support.
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Microsoft shows off mixed-reality gaming with HoloLens
During today's Windows 10 Devices presentation, Microsoft showed off some new tricks for HoloLens—wearable holograms. The company will also be taking applications soon for HoloLens development kits, too.
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Be Quiet hushes the mid-tower with the Silent Base 600
Be Quiet is expanding its Silent Base case family to mid-towers with the Silent Base 600. This smaller sibling of the Silent Base 800 comes in windowed and non-windowed variants in black, silver-on-black, and orange-on-black color schemes. Be Quiet promises the same silent treatment of the larger case in a package that's smaller under the desk and lighter on the wallet.
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