[May 19, 2013] A notebook, and tablet too! [New Straits Time (Malaysia)] Tweet (New Straits Time (Malaysia) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) THIS is a hybrid notebook tablet solution that allows you to enjoy both tablet and notebook form factors. The HP Split x2 is a two-in-one detachable notebook that runs on a third generation Intel Core processor as well as Windows 8 as the operating system of choice. Your eyes will definitely be pleased by the 13.3 inch High Definition touchscreen display, where it will be accompanied by HP Connected Music and Beats Audio to deliver the best-sounding, richest audio experience on a computer. There is also an optional hard drive located in the base which will let you expand its storage capacity, while one battery in the tablet and another in the keyboard dock allow you to be more productive than ever before, with a 2-megapixel HP TrueVision Full HD webcam catering for all your video call needs. If the touchscreen is not your cup of tea to navigate through Windows 8, there is always the reliable HP ClickPad which delivers precise multifinger and gesture navigation. You will need to be a bit patient as the HP Split x2 is tipped to roll out in the US first later this August with a starting price point of US$799.99 (RM2,400). Bold design, impressive features NOKIA Lumia 925 is a departure from the company's usual plastic design, where this updated interpretation of the flagship Nokia Lumia 920 boasts a metal design. It carries the latest PureView camera innovation, in addition to a slew of new features and third party applications which will eventually arrive across the board of the entire Nokia Lumia range. Touted to carry the most advanced lens technology and next generation imaging software, the new Nokia Smart Camera mode allows you to shoot up to 10 images simultaneously, followed by editing capability options such as Best Shot, Action Shot, and Motion Focus so that you will end up with the best quality image, without having to have professional knowledge beforehand. Running on the Windows Phone 8 operating system, the Nokia Lumia 925 features a 4.5 inch Amoled WXGA (1280x768) display with Gorilla Glass 2 protection, a 2,000mAh battery, wireless charging support, a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon processor, an 8.7-megapixel PureView camera with Optical Image Stabilization, dual LED flash, Full HD video recording, a front-facing 1.2-megapixel shooter, 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal memory, and free 7GB of SkyDrive cloud storage thrown into the mix. The Nokia Lumia 925 should arrive on our shores in due time after it hits Europe, the US and China in June. Keyboard goes silent FOR those of you who love working late into the night, one of the comforting noises to your ears would be of crickets in the background, or perhaps for city dwellers, the distant wail of a police or ambulance siren breaking the eerie silence. Of course, who can forget the accompanying clickety-clack sound as your fingers dancing across the keyboard, as you strive to meet your boss' deadline before sunrise Some of us prefer to work in an extremely quiet environment, and this is where the new Das Keyboard Professional Quiet version comes in handy, as it is one keyboard which reduces audible feedback to a minimum while offering one of the best tactile experiences. Boasting Cherry MX Red key switches that have been merged with a new Quiet Key Design, the Das Keyboard Professional Quiet requires less force to actuate keys at a mere 45g instead of 55g to 60g for the majority of other keyboards out there, indirectly resulting in a softer, more tactile and "whisper quiet" typing experience. We are talking about good old, solid German engineering here with gold-plated mechanical key switches to get the job done. Not only that, this unique keyboard is accompanied by a pair of USB 2.0 ports for syncing and charging purposes. There are also special function keys thrown into the mix including an energy- saving instant sleep key, in addition to media controls like volume control, mute, stop, play/pause, next track and previous track. The laser-etched inscriptions on keys will help it to resist fading in the long run, and if you are interested in picking up the Das Keyboard Professional Quiet, it would cost you US$149 (RM449) a pop. (c) 2013 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]