Toshiba is engaged in improving the existing hard drives in order to increase their capacity. Limited to several tens of terabytes, Japanese do not want to stop — they need at least 600 terabytes in a single 3.5-inch drive. To do this, Toshiba uses all the tools and opportunities, including temporary cooperation with companies, competitors, TDK, and Showa Denko KK.



The newly formed trio of producers focuses on the development of new technologies of recording information on magnetic media and improvement of existing methods. Alliance sees great prospective in the technology of the so-called «two-dimensional magnetic recording» (TDMR). It is experimental, but using, it is quite achievable to record density of 10 terabits per square inch, which thus gives the capacity of 600 terabytes in a single hard drive.


Of course, no one talks about the chances of such a capacious storage in the foreseeable future — Toshiba and its partners will have more than one year of research …

High-end PC monitors segment is abundant in models of different frameworks, designs and facilities. Nevertheless, the majority of manufacturers offer rather alike solutions, leaving demanding consumers dissatisfied. HP is the company known for challenging the rising demands, so the introduction of HP Envy 27 was an ‘expected surprise’ for all interested parties. This monitor distinguishes itself by an unusual design, remarkable specifications, and traditionally high price. It’s time to vindicate those privileges de visu.



General Specifications


PC Monitor HP Envy 27 features the following specifications:

— dimensions: 622x454x140 mm, weight — 6.9 kg;

— panel: type — AH-IPS, backlight – W-LED, aspect ratio/diagonal – 16:9/27-inch, resolution – 1920x1080, maximal brightness – 250 cd/m2, response time – 7 ms (GtG), viewing angles – 178/178 (down/across), number of displayed colors – 16.7 m, contrast – 1000:1 (static) and 10M:1 (dynamic);

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All-in-one computers are thought to be the most reasonable solution for people longing primarily for aesthetic environment but collaterally — for rich facilities and high performance. Asus includes such PC types in its development line and gladdens particular customer groups with new technological approaches and better design solutions. Asus ET2701INKI is a flagship 27-inch model with Full HD resolution. It offers a few advanced options, as well as, superior color/sounding effects.



Integration


All-in-one PC Asus ET2701INKI is developed in office style with the implementation of black as the main color. The casing features strict framework and is void of curves; rear lid is a bit rounded. This PC houses a metallic stand that consists of two parts and a silver-like bottom panel. Such design makes this PC a universal means in any environment (office, home, etc.). The display has got 1920x1080 resolution, good viewing angles, and qualitative color rendering.


The frontal …