Friday, 8 July 2016

HUAWEI P9

After a perfectible P8 launched in 2015, which had definitely put Huawei on the sphere of high-end watch very closely, the Chinese giant logically is back with a P9 which maintains the same dual-orientation design / photo and also inducts a partnership new Leica. The menu design of the alliance of two seniors and a concept of double innovative image capture which ultimately only the side "niche" proves excellent. CHARACTERISTICS operating system (OS) Android OS version tested 6.0 Marshmallow Diagonal 5.2 inches Display resolution 1920 x 1080 Weight Dimensions 145 x 70.9 x 6.95 mm More features ▸ Face to face PRESENTATION One might think that Huawei will focus more on the high end, but the Chinese company still much to occupy all possible fields. Only she seeks above all to hold its own strong challenger to the top of the mobile cart and thus goes on a year outputs of smartphones to over 500 euros: P8, S Mate, Mate now 8 and P9. Positioned to 549 € in its version with 32GB of storage (25GB accessible), said P9 we test here is therefore to hold € 100 less than the equivalent S Mate format.   test-Huawei-p9-face-main.jpg   So we have a 5.2-inch LCD IPS appliance slab Full HD (diagonal 13.2 cm for a definition of 1920 x 1080 pixels) that offers mobile chip Huawei's latest generation, the Kirin 955. This HiSilicon last has a quad-core architecture ARM Cortex-A72 clocked at 2.5 GHz and a second quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 1.8GHz. It is associated with a RAM of 3 GB. The storage capacity is expandable with the addition of a microSD card, up to an additional 200 GB and beyond. Photovideo capture, the center of attention, is made on the back of a double module designed in conjunction with Leica, each in Sony 12MP sensor. The classic, the other monochrome, can operate together, that the latter can help the first in its light and color composition, whereas a true black and white is available via the monochrome sensor. P9 stacks the usual wireless connectivity of high-end, such as Wi-Fi a / b / c / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and GLONASS, NFC and a network compatibility 4G LTE Category 6 (theoretical maximum throughput up to 300 Mb / s), while the product back incorporates a fingerprint reader. The set runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow covered with Huawei Emotion UI new interface, version 4.1. P9 is marketed from April 29, 2016, while a version with a full HD 5.5-inch (diagonal 14 cm), 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM selects the June 1, 2016 to land France, the recommended price of € 699. ERGONOMICS AND DESIGN 4/5 elegant and consistent mixture between P8 and S Mate, P9 opts for the slow evolution and Huawei remains in the natural fiber without daring break. Finally, only the presence of the dual sensor photo conform to a design rule started from Ascend Mate 7. Here we have an aluminum block similar to that offered by Apple on its iPhone, a photo section encased in a glass strip and a front face made of all glass. Front face which has moreover an occupancy rate of the surface by the screen of a little over 72%. Good coverage, equivalent to the now customary Huawei working on touchscreen of 5.2 inches.   test-Huawei-p9-face-table.jpg On the back, we clearly found the "leg" of Mate S, which fires off the appearance of a fingerprint reader, hitherto absent from the series P. Placed to fall within the index, it fully meets its office, is instantly and work without fail quickly. It is possible to exit the standby smartphone simply by asking the enrolled finger on the reader, but also to take a picture, go back, navigate between apps ... malignant recovery capabilities Mate S drive, yet it .   test-Huawei-p9-dos.jpg   test-Huawei-p8-p9-usb.jpg   The grip has slightly gained comfort from P8, Huawei still refining its beveled edges for a nice grip. The physical buttons are well placed, as for right handers. Note that the headphone jack makes this year's journey above the bottom edge.   test-Huawei-p9-profil.jpg But in heated side is another lemonade. Yes, P9 rises in temperature and reaches up to 39.6 degrees on several parts of its structure. This happens after a big game or burst pictures but not video (thank you, no doubt, to the lack of capturing 4K). Heating spreads over a portion of the front of the mobile, warming substantially the thumb of the user in landscape mode.   Huawei-p9-thermiques.jpg   Luck in the adventure, the temperature drops drastically in less than 15 seconds once past the strong resource deployment.   test-Huawei-p9-face.jpg   SCREEN 4/5 Huawei accustomed us for 2 years now to push each generation of mobile products, such as Apple often, the limits of the intrinsic qualities of the LCD IPS panels. Without spraying display related records, far from it, the P9 is still part of a now excellent screen tradition. The Full HD panel, on such a display screen offers a display density of 423 pixels per inch (326 ppi for iPhone 6s, or 534 for a Galaxy S7, for example), which perfectly suit n ' any human eye to enjoy all the content available on such a product (video, text, web, photos). If the mechanical P8 rolled in his time with high contrast of 1500: 1, the P9 back somewhat with a nevertheless very honest way of contrast 1228: 1. Added to this are a fairly deep black (without reaching the abyssal made an AMOLED screen like the GS7, of course) and the proper management of reflections, with an average rate of light reflection on the screen 14% . Note that the best specimens of discipline are placed below 10%. P9 however remains readable indoors and outdoors, but carefully avoid the direct sunlight, so as not to bother to read some parts of the screen.     COLORIMETRY 3 Color management is relatively equivalent to that of P8, that is very good with an average Delta E - the difference between the color display of the smartphone and perfect colors, which must be as close as possible to 0 - capping 3 (against 3.1 for the elder) and a balance of rendering. However, the display drift a bit in its White. Having been able to cross several P9 in the hands of our colleagues, it seems that the P9 randomly offers a screen a little too hot ... or too cold, which was the case for our copy. Huawei has a color temperature management tool, which we provide a screenshot below, in case, and that allowed us to achieve, at best, a temperature of 7198 Kelvin. What greatly diminish the bluish drift. Note also that colorimetry never moves playing here with the temperature. At least at the global, because it can happen that some tones express a little too much, but always in imperceptible levels for all comers.   Huawei-p9-screen-temperature.jpg   Touch responsiveness side, the IPS panel is not at the P8, but maintains a behavior acceptable bill, with a touch delay of 60 ms (market average over 85 ms, 35 ms to P8) and a time latency of 18ms. In short, a P9 who joins a platoon of twenty smartphones very good record overall, without going tu almost perfect iPhone or Galaxy S. INTERFACE AND NAVIGATION 5/5 The Mate 8 was launched with the Android interface for home, Emotion UI 4.0 and now the P9 landed with version 4.1 in the engine. You guessed it, there is almost no difference between the user experience related devices, it is mainly the use of the fingerprint reader as a navigation element, as seen above. We therefore propose to find our full review of Mate 8 to learn more about the software using this P9, but essentially it is always an interface without application drawer, like on Apple iOS and where all the mobile world ranks on the home pages.   test-Huawei-P9-os-cap.jpg The interface can be changed using themes and Huawei multiplies the possible interactions with fingers, knuckles (yes) and is found throughout the application suite Google (Gmail, Play Store, Maps, Hangouts, YouTube, Drive, Chrome ...) when the engine starts. Ray performance, the P9 and Kirin 955 latest generation ensure smooth navigation in any circumstance. We noted 2 or 3 slowdowns when applications are piling up at the beginning of our test, but this has never played. And no matter if Huawei does not exceed the now sacrosanct barrier of 100 000 points on the test Antutu raw power, since the user experience is proving excellent and sufficient power for that matter. MULTIMEDIA 5/5 Beautiful screen, far, fast video player, but ultra limited option, the P9 is a good machine to play back motion pictures, but still missing the boat on the native compatibility with AVI format. This therefore will require you to go through a third party application from Google Play Store to be relatively quiet on the media pane.    VIDEO AUDIO The headphone output of Huawei P9 is practically flawless. The distortion is kept at almost zero, the dynamic range is very wide and the separation of well marked channels. Only small downside, a power slightly below what we like to find on high-end, but not much.   test-Huawei-p9-jack.jpg The speaker, for his part, if not incredible, is doing all the same without too much damage. The power is not insane, but this will limit the distortion and produce an acceptable sound, though as often, a little too focused on the high part of the spectrum. Located on the lower end, it will never be obstructed during handling, a good point.   Huawei p9 game THU The chip Kirin 955 features the same graphics chip Mali T-880 quad-core than the Kirin 950 that the team Mate 8. The result is similar: overall good fluidity even on demanding titles resources, quality graphics to clearly the increase compared to P8, pixelization (aliasing) almost missing in 3D ... all good in the Catch to enjoy all the games of the Google Store, simple as pushed. PICTURE 4/5 Huawei is therefore trying a new photo revolution, after that, technically nipped in the bud, the RGBW sensor P8 last year. Do do not wait any longer: yes, this dual RGB + Monochrome sensor is in some ways a success. The monochrome unit actually comes back camera effort conventional module, both in color rendering that level of detail and in low light.   test-Huawei-p9-capteur.jpg   But if you have followed the story, the P9 contains a different capacity, that of capturing black and white with real gray levels through its monochrome module. The result is stunning and you can clearly hear the paw of the association with Leica in the overall rendering of the clearer and richer image on classic color party. P9 is quickly reveals the companion of choice for all lovers of the legendary German brand and its black and white, who want to fit in their pocket an additional connection device. Only too bright scenes find the limits of this extraordinary module for the mobile market.   Huawei-p9-photo-interface.jpg   To know all the ins and outs of photographic rendering of P9, we invite you to visit our detailed report via the link below.   ARTICLE RECOMMENDED: What does actually double the Huawei P9 Module Despite its qualities, the P9 can reach the level of a Galaxy S7 and this is where the complaints. First, in low light capture is insufficient and too difficult to use most of the time; are still observed a slight latency in the image trigger in all circumstances and we are a little far even an iPhone, a GS7 or LG G4 in the field; monochrome module can not filming, as it can not take advantage of all modes and options (but Pro mode is available); the interface is in progress, but still room for improvement, we feel as much influence as Leica Huawei and the mixture is still a bit messy. Another small mistake, easily correctable: in landscape mode, options and settings pro mode does not tip over and remain in portrait ...   Find the Huawei P9 in color and black and white face competition in our Face to Face Photo. In video, the rear module has no optical stabilization, but the digital support remains solid and Full HD creations are of decent quality. The module before 8MP suffers a bit in low light (latency and persistence, but not prohibitive) but in ideal conditions, it makes a great companion of self-portrait. SELF 4/5 From the official presentation, Huawei did not hide his game: P9 may hold a day in intensive use and a day and a half in basic use. In practice, we observe the same behavior. On our general autonomy test protocol via our aim, P9 has an endurance of 24:09, similar to that of a Galaxy S6, almost a day and a half, in fact. In video playback, the terminal as it expires in the waters of GS6, with a playing time of 9:39 flows via Netflix. Huawei forces on the eve of P9 is strong at the height of the last jewels of the mark (8 Mate, Mate S). Caution, however, the intense activity seems more encumber the battery as common use. In game or web browsing with a batch of active apps in the background, you quickly lose the north of the beautiful autonomy. All this still seems linked to a general optimization work yet to perfect. Compatible with the quick charge (with a supplied stand or charger offering 2 Amps), the P9 can refuel in less than 90 minutes on a full cycle. Without being a tenor of autonomy, P9 can therefore absorb some power, heterogeneous uses and provide an honorable endurance.   The phone side P9 Huawei is one of the few manufacturers of Android smartphones to offer a contact management detaching at least a minimum of essential strict Base Google. So can anyone here directly from the scanner directory business card for integration into an existing form or create a new one from the scan, or integrate Messenger database. That's already a little provided that the simple email list + phones. The grip network is excellent, from what we could judge for several days of practice and P9 show is particularly good to catch up a network in distress during passages in disaster areas in cells. Same story for Wi-Fi, the powerful grip. Huawei also fits into this terminal a Wi-Fi + mode to jump from Wi-Fi to mobile data depending on the structure and power of the various networks. But be careful if your Wi-Fi is not folichon, invoice data can quickly climb. calls side, as on all the latest flagship of Huawei, the sound is clear on both sides of the conversation. For navigation, the Kirin 955 incorporates a GPS module with a high velocity with a first specific fix in less than 10 seconds every time. Please note that the French distribution P9 no current plans to double SIM version, unlike other markets where the beast is also expanding. Too bad for fans of Multicard.

PS Vita test

Despite the overwhelming success of the Nintendo DS worldwide, the PSP is still sold well over the years. So it's no surprise that Sony now offers its successor, the PlayStation Vita. Widescreen OLED and touch, great graphics power, 2 analog sticks and a target more "gamer" than ever, the Vita is well equipped to take over from the PSP and fight against the competition of the game on smartphone. PS Vita Review High quality finish and a second stick that changes everything! Even more than the PSP, the PlayStation Vita looks great. The large screen of 5 inches which is flush with the surface under a glass sheet is to much there. Generally, the finish of the machine suffers no criticism, everything is perfectly adjusted. However, the doors that conceal the locations (gaming cartridges, the accessory port and memory card) are made of flexible plastic that inspires less confidence. A stiffer valve system would have been more convincing. PS Vita Review 2 volume knobs, the port dedicated to accessories, one for game cartridges and the power button. The PS Vita games are meanwhile available on physical media through small cartridges format close to that of an SD card. UMD VITA 3DS SD 600px From left to right: UMD (PSP) 3DS cartridge, cartridge and SD card PS Vita stake. Incidentally, the Vita only use memory cards in a proprietary format, sold at exorbitant prices! A solution to limit piracy which unfortunately penalizes players - who will board the card foul cash comes with the console. PS Vita Stick 140x200pxGros highlight of the Vita, its true 2 analog sticks provide undeniable comfort for games for the third or first person, when necessary direct the camera to direct or aim. Only their small size can be a problem since they require utmost care in handling. They still remain rather accurate. We invite you to consult our detailed impressions on the ergonomics of the PS Vita, compared to PSP, 3DS and DualShock 3 (PS3). A simple interface typical smartphone This is now a classic, the organization of the interface is based on a system of icons, one per application and up to 10 simultaneously on the screen. In the manner of a smarphone, you can scroll through the up and down pages and arrange the games and applications as we see fit. Simple and practical. Multitasking, the PS Vita can run multiple applications simultaneously. They are then accessible on multiple pages, organized horizontally like the leaves of a book. PS Vita Interface An inspired smartphone interface, simple, classic and effective. The PlayStation Vita also serves audio and video player and can recover the contents of a PC or PS3. Connectivity it is rather pushed to the point that some games are both compatible Vita and PS3. Question connectivity, 3G version also makes it possible to enjoy the community features of the Vita, especially to find other nearby players we use social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare) and instant messaging, or view trophies earned in games. Note that 3G is not designed to play directly into the network, it must pass through the Wi-Fi for this. Its utility therefore seems relative, especially given the high price of 3G services offered at present. A smartphone will still be more suitable for these purposes, including to browse the Internet. The picture portion is provided by two sensors, one at the front and the other at the rear. The second quality is logically higher but remains fairly average and far from the quality of a compact camera or even a high-end smartphone from Sony, which is disappointing. However, this is sufficient to ensure adequate quality games in augmented reality. Limited autonomy but honorable While it is certainly the biggest weakness of its competitor, the Nintendo 3DS, the autonomy of the PS Vita seems quite correct. Our first test with the game Uncharted Golden Abyss (in game, not rotating demo), with brightness and volume set at mid-level as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disabled, gives us all the same 5:35 autonomy . Without being particularly outstanding is, it is still satisfactory considering on-board equipment. In equivalent terms, the 3DS takes 1h30 least in the best cases. Sony has already raised the possibility of commercializing an external battery for your console. See you very soon on The Digital for the first game testing PlayStation Vita. Smartphones in ambush Buried by some to have lived before, the PS Vita is facing the strong growth of the game on smartphones and tablets. A threat that Sony has taken very seriously to adapt its strategy. Rather than play on the same table, namely the very public game, fast and cheap, Sony has staked everything on an audience of savvy players. Despite a total touch compatibility, the PS Vita therefore offers real buttons and 2 analog sticks that are desperately needed in any smartphone or tablet. What offer a gaming experience similar to that offered by home consoles. Of course, everything will play on the next catalog of games on the console. She will have to prove himself and keep the support of third party publishers hope to last over time. Indeed, his only graphics power is not enough to cope with smartphones increasingly powerful and close architecture (the components used on the Vita are similar).

ps4 (PlayStation 4) test

Real phenomenon for nearly nineteen years, PlayStation has kept the favors of an audience of experienced players over its various developments, despite a media positioning and opening to the public more pronounced on the PlayStation 3. a philosophy "gamer" which continues with the new PlayStation 4, evidenced by the slogan of Sony, "This is for the players," trying the opposite betting that Microsoft, which relies as much on the media than on the game its Xbox One. The PS4 it keeps its promises and is it enough army to last and stand up to the competition? To put the odds on his side, the PlayStation 4 will not make the mistake of arriving on the market at a higher selling price (600 euros for the PS3 at the time) and appears to 400 euros version base with a joystick. It is 100 euros less than its main competitor, the Xbox One, which is in turn sold with Kinect and often with a game. So you add 60 euros for the PlayStation camera if one wishes to converse in video Internet, or use the augmented reality games or compatible devices motion detection, for example. A well-placed tariff, which without being either cheap, allows Sony to not lose money on each console sales this time; the estimated production cost ($ 381) is less than the sale price. This also explains very simply by the architecture of the PS4. The rule is based on components that are usually found in the PC world. No complicated chip like the Cell could be PS3, here up to an AMD APU, which combines CPU and GPU combined with a very fast GDDR5 memory type (more details in our presentation of the news PS4) . Critics of game consoles will say that we are dealing with a single fairly efficient PC disguised as a game console, while others will see more reasonable thought the game machine, the fixed architecture for several years, which may justly be fully exploited by developers to optimizations force. If games launched are never very impressive, no doubt that the beast was still under the hood and the surprises are sure in the coming years, as was the case with the PS3, which still managed to pleasantly surprise us this year (the Last of us, Beyond: Two Souls, GTA V ...). PS4 Design E32013 05 700px But enter the heart of the matter, starting with this one notices first, namely the design. Remarkably compact, the machine pays the luxury of being thinner and narrower than the latest revisions of the PS3 and Xbox 360, but a little deeper. If we take care not to evaluate its appearance, we find it rather successful and sober enough not to shock in a salon. Only the shiny plastic area we have a problem because of its susceptibility to scratches and its propensity to trap dust - lint-free cloth must! PS3 PS4 vs 01 vs 350pxPS4 PS3 PS4 350pxLa 02 may be disposed vertically. Sony still recommends using a special bracket. PS4 PS3 vs 03 700px The PS3 Slim Ultra is thicker and taller / wider than the PS4, but shallower. Still, from a technical standpoint, the PS4 seems well designed, as its heat does not seem excessive to us during his visit to the thermal camera. This is already more mixed on the side of the consumer, as if she knows remain reasonable at stake, she still engulfs more than 80 W on the main menu and not less than 104 W in Blu-ray playback. Better to use a Blu-ray player dedicated if you own one, since the difference can be huge (6 W only for Sony BDP-S1100, for example). With consumption which still shows measured, one could expect low noise. However, if the PS4 never shows really noisy, it could have been quieter and longer heard that the latest PS3 Ultra Slim; thing we could measure the sound level meter. That said, nothing embarrassing video game or to watch movies. The console means especially when there is no noise in the room. Finally be noted that the hard drive is changed easily without affecting the warranty. PS4 DS4 E32013 01 700px A review joystick and corrected Manette mythical and adored by many players, the DualShock happening here in version 4 (DS4) and finally dares more pronounced ergonomic changes. His form is changing, with handles that stretch and enter more into the palm of the hand. Its mass (213 g) increases from 40 grams to the passage, based on the DS3 (173 g). Without hesitation, we greatly prefer this new version, which seems better thinking and approaches the comfort of Xbox 360 controllers and One. The DS4 also uses the idea concave analog sticks of the latter, which, however, retain a small domed in the center, as a nod to the older generation and probably not too much trouble regulars older versions . Again, this is successful, thumbs cling well and the nonslip material is nice. It's the same for the gates at the rear, the small ledge prevents fingers from slipping. DS4 DS3 vs 01 vs DS3 233pxDS4 350px 02 (1) The handles of the new DS4 are longer and more spaced analog sticks. The cross becomes even more comfort and remains accurate while the right buttons change little, which is not worse. The start and select buttons nevertheless disappear, replaced by a "options" button above and a touch pad on the front! DS4 01 350pxDS4 02 350px Despite a size substantially smaller than the touch surface of the PS Vita, this clickable pad is designed to be used in games, which is already in Killzone Shadow Fall. If it does not seem we need for the moment, the novelty is friendly and we wait to see what that will do the developers. Even finding about the light area in front of the joystick. Not switched off, however, it does not bother during games and is forgotten. Sony gets here the PS Move and lighting principle used to identify the controller in space, thanks to the PlayStation Camera. Rather gadget for now, this feature is used in the mini-game Playroom, which operates augmented reality. No doubt other games will exploit this feature, since developers are sure to find at least this bright area in the hands of all PS4 players; this was not the case of PS Move on PS3, sold as a separate accessory, which also explains the lack of compatible games. In fact, hard to believe in the future of Move despite its compatibility with the PS4. Finally, note the integration of a loudspeaker to broadcast sound directly from the controller; a good point for immersion. The headphone / microphone is used in turn to chat with other players with the hands-free kit provided. The interface on several levels Exit interface Xross Media Bar on the PS3 with its horizontal scroll icons columns, place a revamped menu, divided into "stages". Each stage is actually made up of a line of different icons, that can be opened by pressing the down arrow to move down the menu. Operation is simple and intuitive interface. This operation is reflected in the menus of the NSP, also modified for clarity. PS4 01 Interface 700px Above all, the PlayStation 4 is fully multitasking and can thus move from one activity to another very quickly and play by downloading a game, as shown in a video presentation of the interface PS4 uploaded by Sony. Finally, the emphasis is on social, with a connection to social networks, greater ease to get in touch with other players and join them in part; not forgetting the share options to watch game clips from other players or send our own extracts simply capturing a sequence with the "Share" button on the controller, planned for it. There are also music and video services, but it is clear that the console places a strong emphasis on the game. But that's the end of the free multiplayer, since we must now pay a subscription to PlayStation (7 € / month or € 50 / year) to enjoy it, as on Xbox! Sony is also justified. In return, however PS Plus subscription can enjoy free games - and often quality - every month. The media in Bern If the PS3 was positioned as a multimedia center, with DLNA function to play music and video stored on other network devices, the PS4 neglects this aspect and it offers nothing for the moment, to forget reading audio CD and mp3! It's a big disappointment. Sony promises updates to add these important features. We will return to the multimedia aspect of the PS4 as soon as possible. Meanwhile, only registered service Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited, available by subscription, are available on the console. launch games not so impressive The games are often rare in the launch of a console. The PS4 is no exception to the rule and eventually offers not many exclusives. The most prominent Knack, Resogun and Killzone Shadow Fall, since the other titles launching are found on other consoles, PS3 included, as is the case of Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag, Need for Speed ​​Rivals, Fifa 14, NBA 2K14 and many others. No Gran Turismo yet, but another game race Driveclub, which has unfortunately been postponed to 2014. Of course, the multiplatform games still enjoy the superior graphics power of the PS4, which therefore shows a lot more detail. However, this is not yet the graphics slap that many expected lack of truly optimized for console titles. It will take a few months for it. Of course, with a PC architecture, difficult not to compare the PS4 games to their PC versions. The latest addition to Sony holds also good comparison and displays virtually equivalent graphics, despite a small decline in definition on Battlefield 4, for example.

HP prèsente

HP introduces new PC Spectrum 13, the record fine 10.4 mm to 1.1 kg Eager to put ahead expertise in the premium notebook PC market, HP introduced the Spectrum 13, which has the distinction of beating a new record of finesse while maintaining interesting technical features. HP Spectre HP Spectre  19 are interested Me too! share your opinion top If no offers EN The choice of writing HP Spectre x360   The alternative Mac OS Apple MacBook Pro 13.3-inch 2015   The good price / quality ratio Asus ZenBook UX305C   Little price HP Pavilion x2 10-n001nf   Unveiled at the New York Times International Luxury Conference, the HP Spectre 13 has all of the high-end ultraportable, starting with its price (from € 1,499). The machine displays a slab and "edge to edge" IPS Full HD 13.3-inch (approx. 33.8 cm) protected by the Gorilla Glass. The lack of tactile weary assume that we are dealing a matte panel, which unfortunately does not seem to be the case if we take a look at the following video published by The Verge, which reveals some nasty glare . HP Spectre 13.jpg Anyway, what seems to be the strength of this spectrum is its size and weight. HP boasts of offering the finest notebook market, with 10.4 mm thickness and weighs not more than 1.1 kg. The good news is that this small size does not come at the expense of power. Unlike its competitors in the same niche that opt ​​for the Core m, the Spectrum offers an Intel Core i5 or i7 last generation - we are also curious about how the heat generated by the CPU will be managed in a chassis as end. Added to this are 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of SSD storage. Drums, separated into two parts, provide the same wattage than a piece battery for an estimated 9 hrs. The connection to opt for its 100% USB Type-C (3 ports on the rear), while the audio is again signed Bang & Olufsen. The HP Spectre 13 will be available in France in July.

Xperia Z3

Sony Mobile has restarted from a handful of mobile product generations and has become a brand to be reckoned to offer great ideas on the smartphone market as tablets. CHARACTERISTICS operating system (OS) Android OS version tested 4.4.4 (Kitkat) Diagonal 5.2 inches Display resolution 1920 x 1080 Weight 152 g Dimensions 146.5 x 72 x 7.3 mm More features ▸ Face to face PRESENTATION Its flagship star, Xperia Z, represents a market of instant T the highest terminal end brand, and Sony has also put in mind to bring us a new version every 6 months or so . Thus, nearly five months after the arrival of the smartphone Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3 entered. Who knows, follows, adopt the Xperia Z family, this new model does not necessarily embody the break. You must write it Z3 changes very little, at first, compared to its predecessor.   Sony Xperia Z3 Thus we are here on the same screen, 5.2 inch IPS panel and Full HD (resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels), but also on the same mobile chip designed by Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 801, the frequency of clock still from 2.3 GHz to 2.5 GHz .... RAM remains at 3GB, which is still a rare exception on the high-end market and storage, always 16GB is expandable via the addition of a microSD (up to additional 128 GB). The camera picture back again embarks once the sensor with 20.7 megapixels optical Sony G derived APN, present since the Xperia Z1, but expanded his camera angle (passing from 28 to 25 mm). Wireless connectivity side, there is 4G LTE Category 4 (150 Mb / s), Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and a GPS GLONASS chip and NFC. The sound section can count on the active reduction of noise through headphones inaugurated on the Xperia Z2. However, this technology is only available via in-ear headphones Sony MDR-NC31EM which unfortunately and contrary to the French offer of Z2, are not supplied with the smartphone. Headphones worth 79 €, nonetheless. Finally, Xperia Z requires the sealing of the game. IP68 certified, the Z3 can be submerged up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Warning ! Sony goes with nano SIM model.   Sony Xperia Z3 To animate the whole, Sony injects Android 4.4 KitKat, while ensuring dressed the mobile OS from Google with its own interface, which offers not only a different graphical environment, but also exclusive services and applications to the Japanese brand whose Remote play, which could change many things in the way of playing on mobile. The Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone is marketed in indicative price of 680 €. It will be available in October, in several colors (black, white, green and copper). Let's see if Sony Mobile had the hollow face with this biannual iteration. ERGONOMICS AND DESIGN 3/5 Since the first Xperia Z and until Xperia Z3, Sony Mobile has continued to try to cut corners and play with aluminum and glass. This time, we leave aside the bevel edge of Z2 to go on a strapping fully rounded aluminum.   Sony Xperia Z3 The overall look does not fundamentally change, since we always recognize quickly design Xperia Z. However, we put a damper on the finishes which, if remain very serious, are less upscale than the Z2. The main reason is to be the addition of plastic reinforcements around the terminal to ensure the physical integrity of the product. A choice that betrays the lack of effectiveness of the coating reinforced tempered glass and the firm which totally breaks the hardware unit that characterizes the usual structure of the Xperia Z. No more built around one piece and welcome to the four rounded lines rather pretty, but evil accompanied by these corners, depending on the color of the mobile, can sound quite "fake".   Sony Xperia Z3 The physical buttons are placed at the same location, with the On / Off button chrome so representative of the range on the right spine, but also the release button of the camera and volume control.   Sony Xperia Z3 The side edges are also relative hatches sealing and protect the USB connector and SIM and microSD card slots. The headphone jack has it, no need to cache to remain tight for the last generation. Finally, the speakers are on the front, but travel over the entire width of the mobile to focus on two small openings above and below the screen.   Sony Xperia Z3 The grip is very nice when you firmly holds the Z3. With a lighter grip, tempered glass slides too for our taste, but the weight loss and the remarkable finesse of all make it a terminal after all still very attractive.   Sony Xperia Z3 Let us now a final component, highly problematic from our point of view: the Xperia Z3 heater, a lot. Too much for our taste and a good part of the terminal (in front as behind). Mobile Web compulsive intensive video game, decision-intensive pictures, capture video in 4K ... these four uses showed a fairly rapid heating and oscillating between 43 and 47 degrees (depending on environmental conditions of use and brightness 'screen).   Sony Xperia Z3 Prolonged use at such temperatures is problematic for embedded hardware. The finesse at all costs seems to have a technical price to pay and it is not very interesting for the user, apart from using the tight side to cool the beast.   Xperia Z3 After 10 minutes of video gaming, the Xperia Z3 already amounts to more than 45 degrees. The heat also gains the front, with a difference of one degree only. SCREEN 4/5 Sony continues on the path of IPS Triluminos to phosphorus LEDs inducted on the Xperia Z2. It already offers a beautiful display but still perfectible. For Xperia Z3, it is recognized that the engineers of the company have transpired for a beneficial result. The overall quality of the display is enhanced with a high contrast medium 1202: 1 and especially an impressive maximum brightness of 693 cd / m²! Brightness 75% higher than the Xperia Z2. Enough to ensure outdoor readability under most conditions, except of course with direct sunlight.   Read our detailed report of the Xperia Z3 screen. If the color rendering is not a model of fidelity, it largely progresses from one generation to another and provides a nice balance to the global. Color temperature and gamma deviate from standard telephony to deliver a rendering close to that offer some HDTVs, playing the card of a beach color gamut.   Sony Xperia Z3 And even if the responsiveness of the panel does not reach that of the tenors of the sector (Touch delay of 80 ms here to 46 ms on a HTC One M8), it remains well balanced satisfied before this screen, generous in the dark and ensuring a beautiful picture to watch videos. As for the definition, no need to WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) as the Full HD still seems largely stay the course on this display size. Text, video, images, display accuracy is there. INTERFACE AND NAVIGATION 5/5 If we were a little teasing, we pointerions finger the little laziness of Sony, which offers almost nothing new in terms of interface to the Xperia Z2. But this same interface is already so efficient that it is no need to shake. So we have a Android OS 4.4.4 - all Google tools are there to start, Gmail Hangouts via YouTube, Play Store, Maps or Play Music - covered from head to toe in a graphical environment Japanese house, with this mixture featuring bright colors of elements in the middle of a dark and sober dominant. The inverse of TouchWiz Samsung fireman style and something of a more cheerful hair that HTC Sense.   Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 cap2 We find very good additions to Sony, like small management component (sliding your finger from the left edge to the screen center) applications in the main menu. It will display the apps list by topic, date, favorites, frequency of use ... Very handy! The interface also replaces the video players, audio and photo gallery by Android applications Film, Walkman and albums, all offering dynamic navigation and pleasant. Music services (Music unlimited) and video (Video Unlimited) at the request of Sony are there and it still lacks much relevance with a complete course catalog, but most often in SD in VF. Finally What's New groups on the same page multimedia news Android / Sony (apps, games, music, movies ...).   Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 Ray performance, the Xperia Z3 can of course count on the power of the Snapdragon 801 on steroids to move to 2.5 GHz and a good amount of RAM. Equipment that puts the smartphone prominently on different benchmarks, but mostly results in an excellent optimization, a sensational overall responsiveness and fluidity at all times. We sail in the smartphone, apps and high-speed service. Pleasant. For details yet on Sony interface for Android, please visit our test Xperia Z2, always in the interface section and navigation. MULTIMEDIA 5/5 Web browsing is fluid and fast. Page loading, scrolling, zooming, tapping accuracy of the links, readability thanks to the Full HD screen, the mobile web is a delight on this unit.   Sony Xperia Z3 Video playback is based on the film application. It includes both videos transferred by the user that purchased or rented movies and series via Video Unlimited (local playback or streaming depending on the file) or the tour videos with the Z3.   Sony Xperia Z3 Sony approaches the expertise of Samsung, Archos and LG in the field with a broad file compatibility and Full HD 1080p playback with management very effective subtitles (MKV and AVI containers).   Z3 rr3 Side games, we are left with a made perfectly identical to the Xperia Z2, since it is the same platform Snapdragon Adreno 801 GPU + 330 and 3GB of RAM. Let us not complain, we have here one of the best machines to play the Android family. Moreover, the Z3 and its stooges Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact could become killers in the field once the Remote Play on.   Z3 dt2 Behind this name hides probably the biggest innovation for the Xperia family: to play to the PlayStation 4 on mobile. The Xperia Z3 connects to the PS4 in Wi-Fi and so takes the place of TV. Then simply connect the controller to the console to the smartphone via Bluetooth and voila. Diabolical.   Z3 remote play ok The application will however be active in November (via a firmware update PS4), but we could test the thing during the IFA in Berlin. The operation is impressive responsiveness. Highly November so. However, it is quite incomprehensible, from the user perspective, that Sony does not offer Remote Play on the Z2, it has an almost identical hardware. Sony side, especially one must say that it is difficult to justify an interest Z3 full rate if the Z2 to 30% cheaper today features the same great option at the same time. An even more difficult position facing the owners of Z2. A medium like any other, also of the firm to retain its (future) customers, as it is to stay in the upscale Xperia family to benefit from this undoubtedly "killer app" that is becoming the Remote Play.   Z3 remote play The headphone output provides power just fine with very sensible distortion. The dynamic is also pretty good, Xperia Z3 is capable of beautiful shades in strong and pianissimo. The width of the stereo field is however not overwhelming. The speakers deliver sound pretty good: light, powerful enough, without much saturation (except at the last power level) and balanced across the spectrum - nothing to do with some speakers that deliver sound very nasal. Spatialization is good and immersive. Furthermore, it has a variety of settings: dozens of equalization or pre-recorded modifiable, bass boost, a choice of environments (studio, club, concert hall) which primarily play on the addition of reverb, compressor to mitigate the nuances between loud sounds and low sounds and finally a mode "Surround" to the speaker whose result is however rather questionable (the acute phase with no great consequences for the balance frequency). Sony MDR-NC31EM Sony MDR-NC31EM View test  3/5  734 interested Me too! share your opinion € MARCHAND FR PRICE €  Amazon 25.95    Amazon 29.99    LDLC 34,90    LDLC 34,90    Priceminister 37.55    Ebay.fr 45.35   The supplied headphones offer with an active noise reduction via the phone: you must select the MDR-NC31EM in "Settings> Audio> Audio> Headset Settings" to become eligible. Reducing active noise is certainly not crazy and will not offer you a haven of peace in the subway, but is nevertheless commendable and appreciable provided for ITE office or waiting rooms, for example. PICTURE 3/5 Sony Mobile confirmed and signed: the 20.7 megapixel sensor with optical G will rock the house. We never were delighted by rendering APN Xperia Z, even though they offer one of the widest ranges of modes, settings and effects. Too forced into the contours, red drift, noise, optical problems on the periphery, clichés have never seemed to match what the brand was trying to sell us. For Xperia Z3, Sony still refines its BIONZ image processor, also derived from conventional digital camera offers wide angle 25 mm and bomb the torso in announcing sensitivity up to ISO 12,800. Crispy!   Sony Xperia Z3 First, we must understand the operation of the camera. Auto + mode, the sensor offers a maximum of 8 megapixels. In fact, the sensor takes great pictures 20.7 megapixel but offers a snapshot of 8MP, much like Nokia and its PureView. Interest is to be able to zoom into the picture without losing too much quality. To have a full 20.7 megapixel sensor, you must then enter the Manual mode.   Sony Xperia Z3 Another subtlety, the famous ISO 12 800 are only available in Auto mode, ie without control of the user, while the Manual mode, he tops out at ISO 800. Bipolar, AFN the Xperia Z sauce certainly is. Regarding the camera interface, so it gives a Cyber-shot camera and classic side to the whole, it lacks the blow cruelly live information during the shooting.   The Sony Xperia Z3 in our Face-to-face photo. But while it finally gives Xperia Z3? Undoubtedly Sony has made some progress since the Z2. Self as in manual, the pictures are less dull, sharper and if there is still some small weaknesses in the contours, it is not as supported as older models. The image also takes much less toward the red. Alas the contour enhancement algorithm is expressed with more force than the Z2. Looking more closely at the image, we see too forced contours, providing an artificial hand to a lot of shots. The manual continues to convince us that more auto mode.   Z3 szene In low light, the Sony sensor is always one of those going for the most light - especially with the famous ISO 12 800 by car - but it also remains studded with noise, affecting the final quality of night photos. The outbreak is intended faster than the elder, but we are still far off burst fire - rather effective, but sometimes blurs - cannon reactions Galaxy S5 and LG G3. In the multitude of modes include augmented reality, which brings up the screen elements (dinosaurs, fish, etc.), filters or the distribution of live video captured on their social platforms. Among the novelties, we quite like video sharing, which displays the image filmed by several cameras on one screen Xperia. This works in principle up to 3 devices, but we never managed to properly connect more than two. A compatible mode with the Z3, Z3 Compact and Action Cam of the firm.   Sony Xperia Z3 The video mode is gaining a much better stability and capture 4K is very effective. The front sensor offers quick shots, sharp and rather bright, with a very wide angle. Perfect for self-portraits with or without landscape in the background or more subjects. A set of Xperia Z3 makes a great camera phone, but is not yet up to what it says and a little less balanced than some competitors like the LG G3. SELF 4/5 With a battery of 3100 mAh, Sony plays against the current: lower battery capacity from one generation to another (3200 mAh on the Z2). A bet no doubt motivated by the need to bring some battery in a thinner shell. However, Sony promises a range equivalent to that of big brother and, in practice, it is ultimately the case. With a basic use of this smartphone, one can easily keep a good day and a half before having to go through the refill box. To kneel Xperia Z3 in one day, it will use and abuse the wireless connectivity, watch streaming videos and play some time. In short, without spraying of autonomy records, the Z3 provides a solid autonomy. Caution, however, the video game with titles enormously greedy strike battery. It should also not push down the enormous brightness of the terminal that can quickly tire him, necessarily. As for charging, it requires a complete cycle of 2h30. Google Traduction pour les entreprises :Google Kit du traducteurGadget TraductionOutil d'aide à l'export

canon 2016

The latest camera rumors for 2016 By Angela Nicholson December 08, 2015 Cameras Will Canon have new DSLRs, will Nikon commit to mirrorless cameras, where next for Sony – and more! PAGE 2 OF 9: CANON RUMORS 2016 Canon EOS 5D Mk IV Canon EOS 5D Mk IV Canon's capable all-rounder looks set to get 4K video recording and be more sport-friendly Predicted specs: Full-frame 24-36Mp sensor | 4K video capability | 8fps continuous shooting Following the arrival of the 50Mp Canon 5DS and 5DS R, the pressure is somewhat off the 5D Mk IV in the pixel count stakes. However, we expect to see a slight jump for the next model, with a 24Mp full-frame sensor seeming probable, although Canon may decide to take things a little higher. We expect this camera to continue to be Canon's most video-centric full-frame stills camera, and 4K capability is a logical addition to the feature set, along with greater control over contrast in the guise of a dynamic range-expanding C-Log gamma option. The ability to shoot full HD at 120fps would also be popular with slow-mo lovers. These features will require a fast processor, so again a new Digic 7 unit is probable. While the 5DS and 5DS R have very capable autofocusing systems, the lower resolution of the 5D Mk IV makes it a more sensible choice for shooting sport. We expect an improved AF system, with more than the current 61 points, along with a maximum continuous shooting rate of at least 8fps. We're 99% certain that the 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor with 252 zones and Intelligent Scene Analysis, and the Intelligent Viewfinder II, both of which are found in the 5DS/R, will also be in the new camera. Canon EOS 6D Mk II Canon EOS 6D Mk II Canon needs to up its game to maintain the interest of enthusiast photographers Predicted specs: At least 24Mp full-frame sensor | 6fps continuous shooting | Vari-angle touchscreen We loved the 6D when it first came out, but it's looking quite tired now and its specs don't compare that well with the Nikon D750's. As Canon's 'entry-level' full-frame camera it occupies an important position in the EOS lineup, making it ripe for a refresh. Until the 5DS and 5DS R came along Canon was quite conservative about pixel count. Jumping from 20 to 24Mp would be enough for many photographers, but some may expect closer to 36 million. A relatively high pixel count would make the 6D Mk II much more attractive to existing Mk I owners. With just 11 points, the 6D's AF system is rather lacklustre, and we think the new model will see a big jump in this area, perhaps up to 61 to match the 5D Mk III. Low light and continuous shooting performance also needs to improve, and a maximum sensitivity of ISO 204,800 seems likely along with 6fps shooting. Wi-Fi, NFC and GPS technology also seem likely, and we're hoping there will be a vari-angle touchscreen, as on the APS-C format 760D, to make the camera more user-friendly. The original 6D was launched at Photokina 2012, the biennial photographic trade show in Cologne, Germany – so maybe we'll see the Mk II unveiled at Photokina 2016 next September. Canon EOS M4 Canon EOS M4 Could 2016 be the year that Canon shows it's serious about the mirrorless market? Predicted specs: Built-in viewfinder | Improved AF system | Extended lens range While Canon's CSC range, dubbed EOS M, has proved capable of producing high-quality images, the cameras have been let down by under-performing autofocus systems and a lack of commitment from the manufacturer – there's still a very limited lens lineup. Canon makes some fantastic SLRs, but many users prefer the more modern design of a mirrorless camera and the advantages of a full-time live view. Other companies, like Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony have managed to produce fast and accurate AF systems for their CSCs, so it surely can't be beyond Canon if it puts some effort into it. Add a few more lenses and a built-in viewfinder and the M4 could be a big success.

Galaxy S7

Kind of fusion as hormones Galaxy S6 edge and edge GS6 +, Galaxy S7 edge does not deviate from the path chosen by Samsung for its first foray S Edge last year, namely to propose a screen version of its new curve spearhead. So the S7 edge is slightly larger model than the GS7, with a curved screen on the edges. It has the same qualities and goes even further autonomy. Therefore, again, Samsung achieves an almost faultless. CHARACTERISTICS operating system (OS) Android OS version tested Marshmallow 6.0 + TouchWiz Diagonal 5.5 inches Display resolution 2560 x 1440 Weight 157 g Dimensions 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm More features ▸ Face to face PRESENTATION companions of the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S7 edge is logically a bit more prominent than his friend, because of its curved screen edges. Samsung reiterates its segmentation in 2015, but this time provides a model "edge" bigger, while retaining almost all the S7 components.   samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-labor tq.jpg therefore included is a mobile home Exynos chip 8 Octa 8890 eight-core with a group of 4 cores M1 2.3 GHz and another quartet ARM-Cortex-A53 at 1.6 GHz, RAM 4GB, a storage capacity of 32 GB expandable via microSD card (up to 200 GB and above), a back camera 12.2MP and another front 5MP, all powered by a battery of 3600 mAh. Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac, GPS, NFC and Bluetooth 4.2 are in the game, and a network compatibility 4G LTE category 12/13 (max. Up to 650 Mbps). The fingerprint reader is still in the game, while the hull include sealing (IP68) appeared on the GS5 and evaporated on GS6. Android 6.0 covered the Samsung TouchWiz interface is at the controls for the part of the operating system. The Samsung Galaxy edge S7 is sold at the recommended price of € 799. Korean hopes hit a great shot by returning items (microSD and seal) that had him perhaps harmed the S6 generation from a large number of historical lovers Galaxy S.   samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-dos.jpg   ERGONOMICS AND DESIGN 5/5 Gradually, ergonomics edge versions progresses and this variation of the S7 could make a very good answer. The edge GS6 + had already erased some defects GS6 edge (too pronounced edges, uncomfortable flat back) with beveled edges. To this, Samsung adds a back curved edges that much better wife the palm of your hand. Slightly thicker than the edge GS6 + because of its bigger battery and a slightly more content size (5.5 "against 5.7"), the GS7 edge allows it to hide with a maximum protrusion of the camera.   samsung-galaxy-s6-s7-edge-edgeplus.jpgA left, the GS7 edge, right, the edge GS6 + The subject becomes even more finesse finish, with a front where all the glass rim earns a small curvature. The current mode of the high-end, here associated with curved edges, delivers a beautiful aesthetic unity.   samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-curve-zoom.jpg The seal, a real plus in case of accident liquid, is not there to the edge of aquatic GS7 serve high-tech accessory. Moreover, under water, the screen is almost unusable. Finally, the fingerprint reader, integrated into the center button on the front, continues the momentum of 2015, with operation for fast, accurate application.   samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-side-table-ok.jpg Carrying a deluge true power under the hood, bundled up in a waterproof shell, the edge GS7 has something to fear a big rise heat. Still, Samsung managed to contain the rise in temperature under 38 ° C, so very localized, regardless of use, even in play or capture 4K video. Beautiful feat.   samsung-galaxy-s7-edge face-main.jpg SCREEN 5/5 Samsung opts for a screen between that of GS7 and the edge of GS6 +, with a 5.5 inch new format the "S". Its high definition induces a comfortable density for any type of content (text, game, photo, video, OS) of 534 pixels per inch. The contrast is almost infinite, Amoled forces, and the maximum brightness tops out at a bright 650 cd / m². By adding a light reflection of the slab of only 8% (as GS6 edge +), you get an easy slab to read in all circumstances, both outdoors and indoors. You can see all of our results and observations in the dedicated section below.   ARTICLE RECOMMENDED: Test Lab - Galaxy S7 / S7 edge, reference monitors Mobile medium and high-end Samsung always offer several display modes (Basic, Adaptive, Photo and Movie). However, it should not opt ​​for the Basic mode for the best possible image.     COLORIMETRY 3 The color rendering is balanced, excellent craftsmanship, but a little less perfect than on the Galaxy S6. With an average delta E of 3, against 1.4 to 1.8 on the S6, the GS7 edge still offers a very faithful expression of colors, plus a very good and consistent color temperature of 6845 Kelvin. Passing under 35 ms to 44 ms of delay touch, too, the GS7 edge back a little from his elders, while staying in a quality result facing the average mobile market.   samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-ecran.jpg Note, surprisingly, that the S7 / S7 edge seem to pass in Adaptive mode with colors a bit forced when a game is launched. Nothing insurmountable, but hopefully Samsung quickly restore a logic operation by an update. INTERFACE AND NAVIGATION 4/5 We could tell you in detail the myriad Samsung progressions in the software field: the ongoing optimization of its TouchWiz interface that ignores almost systematically of any slowdown - along with 4GB of RAM and a monster chip, it would have been relatively moved; new ergonomic inputs like Game Launcher which includes all games downloaded in a single "hub" which agglomerates all content on games (YouTube videos, tutorials, rankings ...) and Game Tools, accessible button at any time in game to take a capture, record a live video and even broadcast it on its YouTube channel, pause notifications, lock the touch control or switch to window mode; proliferation themes to change the appearance of all or part of the interface; the integration of Google Apps (Gmail, YouTube, Play Store, Hangouts, Drive, etc.), those of Microsoft (Word, Excel, One Note, Skype ...), those of Samsung, to create likely for some users to an overflow of apps at startup.   samsung-GS7-edge-os1.jpg   samsung-GS7-edge-game-launch.jpg   So we recommend you read parallel testing the Galaxy S7 for a few more details about some of these points, especially the Always-On which allows new GS7 display information on the screen turned off. A friendly but limited use since it is restricted to the weather, drawings, battery level, date and time (cumulative or in part). There may be a counter notification, but impossible to view the contents, except to wake the phone.   samsung-GS7-edge-multi.jpg   Because here we will particularly dwell on something that cost his star by-note GS7 edge: Samsung still does not know what to do with its curved screen edges. Except for the Galaxy Note Edge, the edge of which scored a much greater curvature to relevant and especially a permanent display usage options along, we meet again, as on GS6 edge and edge +, with a justification " poor "choice of Korean folding edges.   1_samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-languette.jpg It is the same question of "tab" screen edge on the generation 2015 S edge. Placed on the right or left of the screen to the whim of the user and configurable height (best possible access to the inch), she discovered, when pulled towards the center of the screen, in a blurring of background classy and adjustable transparency here, too, a direct access gaggle: favorite contacts (already on the edge S6), favorite apps, compass, use of data networks or RAM, fast access to specific functions some apps (Read SMS, creating a contact card or an appointment in the calendar ...), complete shutter ... weather it is possible to download more and all cumulative. Let us be clear, these inputs software work wonderfully, with great fluidity and are also very useful, but they require at any time using a curved screen, finally.   samsung-GS7-edge-edgeUX.jpg The other use is a bit more in the right direction, it is the ability to display some information about the curvature. This time, instead of undergoing 12 range, it is possible to keep this display 24/24, but beware, it will come into conflict with the Always-On function, which will be her inactive. Better to keep the Always-on for the day and the display side for the night, especially as the first emits a harsh light on a larger area. Less conducive to sleep time, so. Samsung may well try to think otherwise by not incorporating this option on the S7 - then absolutely nothing technically prevents a bit sneaky anyway as a sales technique. The situation is therefore not change compared to 2015 and still confirms a little more than this famous and beautiful curved screen is only turned to the design, unlike that of the Note Edge, which was more relevant. As for performance, as mentioned in the Test Galaxy S7, the Edge Version suffers no loss of power, regardless of use. 4GB of RAM offer comfortable mattress on which to rely in case of need, especially as during our various tests, the machine never used beyond 3 GB. The Exynos 8890 chip carbide but can sometimes accuse a little bit of slack after long minutes of stress. However, if this mark on crude tests (drop in frame rates in 3D game, for example), this is done in proportions that still leave the GS7 edge high-end behavior. MULTIMEDIA 5/5 Still no support for AVI and AC3 Samsung, but a video player of great depth that will pamper all other formats you give it to transcribe with a host of options to manage display and subtitles.    VIDEO AUDIO The sound section behaves just like the GS7. The headphone output - without any real problem and live up to what Apple offers on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus - provides a benefit of a good standard. Power is the rendezvous and distortion is discrete. The dynamic range is returned in good average, like the stereo image. On this point, the best terminal remains the Meizu MX4 Pro. The speaker is powerful, perhaps too powerful for that matter.   samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-jack.jpg At full volume, distortion is a bit disturbing and it must be down a notch to find something audible. The lack of a good part of the spectrum will make an ally of fortune for music listening.     THU As seen above, the GS7 edge and chip can experience a little bit of slack in the game, but this almost never results in a micro-downturn. In short, the consequence will be imperceptible to the vast majority of users. It should be noted that according to early returns from overseas, the version sold on site, equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 820, is doing better in 3D play. It must be said that the expertise of Qualcomm and power already recognized the iGPU Adreno 530 integrated in the S820 have largely proven. Note also that the same team iPGU Mali T880 European GS7 edge and chip Kirin 950 Huawei Mate 8.   samsung-GS7-edge-game-tools.jpg On the latter, the report shows crude a bit better. No doubt that Samsung has the power of the whole story does not overheat when Huawei has more heat dissipation area in its large PHABLET. Still, between its strong performance and intelligent social options that are the Game Launcher and Game Tools, S7 edge is a true gaming machine that fits in your pocket. However small flat on the SD quality (for now) game video captured in real time from the Game Tools. PICTURE 5/5 and noticed remarkable choice made by Samsung on this market. Indeed, the Korean firm declined resolution and swaps the 16MP of GS6 against the 12.2MP on the same size sensor and keeps optical stabilization. A choice that is yet paved with good intentions: that of having room for larger photosites and thus bring more light to deliver a much better capture in low light. To this must be added the arrival of the Dual Pixel AF, hybrid point of technology inherited from Canon DSLR and some that allows GS7 / S7 edge to actually go in another dimension in terms of responsiveness shooting, what all conditions.   samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-capteur.jpg So we are conquered by this slightly different approach cameraphone? Well, if you read our review of the GS7, you probably know that yes. A lot. Evacuate immediately a first point: yes, we must logically deal with a loss of detail compared to the records of the GS6 generation, necessarily. However Samsung compensates much as he can with a new image processing that enhances the contrast, contours, while smoothing the whole to mitigate the negative effects of this kind of business. This can be seen even with a slight "hardness" of the record deal with smoother sides GS6. But make no mistake, we are still here in the very top of the basket made smartphone photo. Especially when we look at the picture in low light, which combines prowess.   galaxy-s7-maison.jpg Photo GS7. Comparo-iphone6s-GS6-gs7-2.jpg Zoom 100% - Click on image to enlarge. The machinery behind this new camera is impressive as one never realizes that the GS7 mouline edge to provide a balanced behavior and especially super-fast on any occasion. As for those that made automatic interfere, Samsung still offers a Pro mode (including various modes) to disengage at will much of the picture components. Note that the front sensor provides a wide camera angle and a certain quality, while the video in the back (Full HD and 4K) probably offers the very best in the field, with a beautiful stabilization optical. You will know also more by visiting our article below, dedicated to picture capacity GS7.   ARTICLE RECOMMENDED: Test Lab - Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, supersonic camera SELF 5/5 Inevitably, by increasing the size of the device, Samsung can integrate a larger battery. If the S7 pays a battery of 3000 mAh, this edge chooses a subject with a capacity of 3600 mAh. Note that the + GS6 edge, bigger than GS7 edge, it also has a battery of 3000 mAh. Samsung therefore puts the odds on his side to give birth to a beautiful endurance, especially given the considerable progress that the brand has made on energy optimization of its newest Galaxy A5. On the ground - and if we temporarily excludes some exotic products (K10000 Oukitel, Ulefone and Power Company), the GS7 edge becomes just the second Android smartphone the most enduring ... behind the Galaxy A5. With a time of 3:37 p.m. on our general aim testing protocol, the device allows two solid days of use and sometimes moderating some energy-intensive uses. History of pushing him into a corner, we even overused the GS7 edge on a day with 4 hours of GPS navigation + 2h simultaneous modem function to power a networked computer, two parts of 3D games of 30 minutes each, SMS, some call, email management and consultation of social networks. At night, there were still 25% battery. Ultra-solid. And all without turning on the different sliders of the battery saver historically effective at Samsung. For video playback, again, the edge becomes surprising and even the best smartphone of the moment with reading 3:32 p.m. stream on Netflix .