In what can be described as the quietest product launch ever from Apple, the Cupertino–based tech giant, last month, released new models to its MacBook Pros line of laptop PCs. Earlier generations of the MacBook Pro had amazing design, software and hardware properties but the MacBook Pro 2018 features has been dubbed “the most advanced Mac notebook ever” by Apple. Ladies and gentlemen, ready to see what the most powerful MacBook Pros are made of? — briefly though.
Design
MacBook Pros are renowned for their particularly stunning and slim aesthetic and its good to see that the 2018 versions aren’t any different. The MacBook Pro 2018 come in the same dimension, design, and weighs exactly the same as their predecessors. Again, like the versions before them, the MacBook Pro 2018 is available in 2 different screen sizes: 13- and 15-inches respectively.
Another notable design feature of the MacBook Pro 2018 is the revamped keyboard. Apple describes the keyboard on the new Mac as a “third-generation keyboard” which has a silicone membrane that helps take noise made by the keypads during typing down a notch. Aside keeping the keys quiet, the silicone membrane design also eliminates dust interference with the keys.
Right above the keyboard is the Touch Bar; a touch-sensitive screen with 2170 x 60 pixels resolution that, depending on the app that’s currently in use, displays context-sensitive buttons and shortcuts. The Touch Bar was first introduced in 2016 MacBook Pros and it has been received with mixed complements and reactions. Next to the Touch Bar is the PC’s fingerprint scanner.
The 13- and 15-inch models of the MacBook Pro 2018 all come with a total of five(5) ports: four (4) Thunderbolt 3 USB-C portd for super fast transfer speed and one 3.5mm headphone jack.
Display
Just like the design, not much modification was made to the new MacBook Pros’ displays when compared to it’s predecessors. The only new thing to get excited about the display is the “True Tone” features which automatically adjusts the screen colour to match the surrounding environment ambient light.
ProcessorThe 15-inch MacBook Pro ’18 comes in 2 different models on processor and storage basis: first one has a 2.2GHz six-core Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) with 16GB of DDR4 RAM while the second is powered by a 2.9GHz six-core Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) with discrete Radeon Pro (4GB of video memory) with 32GB of RAM. Per built-in storage, the Core i7 model of the 15-inch model is available in either 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB or 4TB options while the core i9 model: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB.
The 13-inch model on the other hand also comes in 2 processor and storage models: 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) with 8GB RAM and a 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) model with 16GB RAM. Regarding built-in storage, both models of the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2018 are available in four options: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB.
Overall performance will blow users away as Apple says the new MacBook Pros will offer twice the speed of the previous generation.
BatteryThe 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro has a built-in 58 WHr and 83.6 WHr battery respectively. While Apple says longevity can reach up to 10 hours, don’t be disappointed if you don’t get that much out of your battery because everything boils down to manner and intensity of usage.
PricingExpensive: just about the right word to describe the MacBook Pro machines. The 13-inch model with the lowest spec comes in at $1,799 (in the US) or £1,749 (in the UK). The 15-inch model, on the other hand, starts from $2,399 (US)/ £2,349 (UK).
MacBook Pro 2018 (15-inch) Key Specifications 6-core Intel Core i7 and Core i9 processors up to 2.9 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz Up to 32GB of DDR4 memory Powerful Radeon Pro discrete graphics with 4GB of video memory in every configuration Up to 4TB of SSD storage True Tone display technology Apple T2 Chip Touch Bar and Touch ID MacBook Pro 2018 (13-inch) Key Specifications Quad-core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHz and double the eDRAM Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics 655 with 128MB of eDRAM Up to 2TB of SSD storage True Tone display technology Apple T2 Chip Touch Bar and Touch IDThe post MacBook Pro 2018: Specs Overview and Price appeared first on Nigeria Technology Guide.
Alcatel just recently announced a budget smartphone that is going to offer a decent hardware and a fashionable look. The Alcatel 7 is the French OEM entry into the already competitive cheap smartphones market. Like I said, the smartphone comes with quite the appropriate mid-range specs but a little bottom level if you ask me. You get to enjoy dual rear camera, crisp display and impressive design. Check out some of the features the smartphone have to offer below.
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Inspite of the pleasant build, the smartphone can not be tagged has stunning not quite on the level of the likes of Oppo F9. It does have a level of premiumness in its sttucture though and is also sturdy too. There is a vertical row of two cameras at the middle on the upper part with flash below it and Alcatel branding directly at the bottom. Also, it has quite a noticeable bezel presence at the front except at the side.
Customarily, today’s smartphones have an increased display size compared to what we used to have The 6.0-inch display on the Alcatel 7 is about the regular thing these days. The LCD screen also boast of good viewing angle and a 1080 X 2160 pixels resolution
Battery and CameraYou cannot argue what you have here, which is a decidedly large battery. Even though you have bigger batteries out there, the 4, 000mAh on the smartphone is still a big deal. To cap it all, the Alcatel 7 includes fast charge which makes things a whole lot better in terms of bringing your battery back up to the fullest.
Besides joining the ever increasing dual camera list of smartphones, the Alcatel 7 seems to have a particularly ideal mid-range optics. As already mentioned, you have two cameras at the back, a 12MP main snapper and 2MP sensor for depth information. Position reversed, there is a single 8MP camera for taking pictures from the front be it selfies or wefies.
Hardware and SoftwareThis is where the bottom shelf status of the mid-range smartphone comes to light. It doesn’t really matter, if the price tag justifies the compromises then it’s okay. Ticking on the inside of the smartphone, is a MediaTek MT6763T and a Mali-G71 GPU..
In continuation, the Alcatel bring in a 2GB RAM as well as 32GB storage space built-in. It is a good thing expansion of the storage can be made, and that goes up to 128GB with a memory card. Alcatel also throw in the latest operating software Android 8.1 Oreo with a little add-on from them.
Alcatel 7 Pricing and AvailabilityThe smartphone will cost about 65, 000 Nara if you want to get one from a number of online stores or retail outlets around you.
Here are a few specs of the Alcatel 7:
General Features Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) Processor: Octa-core MediaTek MT6763T GPU: Mali-G71 MP2 Memory: 2GB RAM Colours: Black Dimension: 162.1 x 75 x 8.6 mm Weight: 175g SIM Type: Nano SIM SIM Count: Dual SIM Display Display: 6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2160 pixels (402 ppi) Screen Protection: – Camera Rear Camera: Dual 12MP + 2MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama Front Camera: 8MP camera, 720p Video@30fps Storage Built-in Storage: 32GB Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB Bundled Cloud Storage: – Network Support 2G GSM: Yes 2G CDMA 1X: – 3G WCDMA: Yes 3G CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 12(700), 66(1700/2100), 71(600) Internet & Connectivity GPRS: Yes EDGE: Yes 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: Yes WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE NFC: – Infrared Blaster: – USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0 Messaging SMS/MMS: Yes Instant Messaging: Yes Push Emails: Yes Email Protocol: – Entertainment Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Video Player: MP4/H.264 player FM Radio: Yes Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm Jack: Yes Navigation Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS Maps: Yes Sensors & Control Digital Compass: Yes Accelerometer: Yes Proximity Sensor: Yes Light Sensor: Yes Barometer: – SpO2: – Pedometer: – Heart Rate Monitor: – Gyroscope: Yes Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear) Iris Scanner: – Face Unlock: Yes Intelligent Digital Assistant: – Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: – Voice Control: – Other Features Video Streaming: Yes Active Noise Cancellation: Yes Wireless Charging: – Built-in Mobile Payment: – Water Resistant: – Dust Resistant: – Image Editor: Yes Video Editor: Yes Document Viewer: Yes Document Editor: Yes Battery Battery: 4, 000mAh non removable Li-Ion battery Talktime: – Standby Time: – Fast Charging: YesThe post Alcatel 7 Specs and Price appeared first on Nigeria Technology Guide.
