TOP 5 most interesting gadgets of MWC-2017

The Nokia brand is trying in every possible way to regain at least a piece of its former glory. One of the ways to attract public attention to its products was the decision to reincarnate the legendary Nokia 3310 in a new guise.

The newcomer resembles an "indestructible brick" quite remotely — after all, there is almost 17 years difference between it and the original version of the phone. The similarity can be traced only in the colour style of the case, its collapsible design and support for the playback of polyphonic ringtones. This "lamp-like" sound causes the brand's adherents to have bouts of nostalgia.

The phone's screen is coloured, though non-touch. With a 2.4" diagonal, the display resolution is 240x320 pixels. There was also a camera on board the model, which produces a very mediocre image quality. All control is implemented just like in the good old days — by means of push-button input. And the Series 30 shell itself painfully resembles the interface of the "dialers" from the past. The traditional game "Snake" has not gone anywhere, only now it has been adapted by the famous developer of gaming applications Gameloft for modern realities.

The phone is equipped with two slots for SIM cards, and its memory can be expanded by means of a microSD data drive. Things are worse with mobile Internet support — the Nokia 3310 of the new generation works only in tandem with 2G networks, so its owners will have to be content with extremely low data transfer speeds. Especially patient people can still surf the World Wide Web through the built-in Opera browser.

There are legends about the survivability of the original Nokia 3310 battery. The removable battery of the remake model can offer even more: in talk mode, it can provide up to 22 hours of battery life of the phone, and in standby mode — almost a month. You will have to charge the device very rarely, thanks to which the models will be preferred not only by ardent fans, but also by tourists, hunters, fishermen and just those people whose lifestyle is associated with a long stay in places with a lack of electricity.

The release of the Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 model was a worthy response from Samsung to the flagship tablet from its main competitor — Apple iPad Pro 9.7 2016 32 GB .

The hardware platform of the device is based on an atypical Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip for the tablet family.The combination of a performant processor with 4 GB of RAM and a powerful Adreno 530 graphics accelerator will allow you to perform all possible types of tasks on the tablet. Confirmation of this fact is the high result in the AnTuTu synthetic test — not every mobile gadget can score more than 140K points. The first tests in games also show consistently high performance, for example, when gaming at maximum settings in World of Tanks, the fps value practically does not sink.

The main thing in a tablet is the screen. Samsung engineers certainly know a lot about the production of high-quality displays. The image output uses a 9.7-inch SuperAMOLED matrix, which also supports the display of images in an extended dynamic range (HDR technology). However, the latter function only works in the Amazon Prime Video app.

The key difference between the display and its predecessor model is in the face of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 VE 9.7 2016 32GB 32 GB full support for the S-Pen has become available. The stylus is included in the delivery package, but there is no fastener for storing it on the tablet case. However, the pen will not take up much space, but the user will have full control of the drawing process. Another accessory that expands the functionality of the tablet is a keyboard case. If desired, it can be purchased separately.

4 AKG speakers are located around the perimeter of the model body, giving out a clear and loud sound. Moreover, in case of changing the position of the tablet, the stereo effect is automatically redistributed. The case of the device itself has a very attractive appearance — the combination of metal and glass always looks very advantageous. That's just the glass backdrop actively collects fingerprints. To top it off, the tablet is equipped with good photo modules: the arsenal of the main camera with a resolution of 13 MP includes high-power optics with an aperture of f /1.9, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera is suitable for Skype communication and taking selfies.

Many deservedly considered the Huawei Watch the best wearable gadget, because they combined a spectacular design, advanced functionality and a responsive shell. Is this the case with the second version of the "smart" gadget?

The appearance of the watch has changed dramatically. Moreover, as not indifferent adherents of the brand note, not for the better. One of the most controversial elements in the design was the non-rotating bezel with second serifs. Against the background of numerous non-shooting dials, such a decision is hardly appropriate. In addition, the metal edging of the display takes away a lot of useful space.

The diagonal of the watch screen for some reason decreased from 1.4" to 1.2". Along with it, the resolution has changed — now its value is 390x390 pixels. Otherwise, it is the same high-quality AMOLED matrix with wide viewing angles and a sufficient margin of brightness for comfortable reading of information on a bright sunny day. At a pixel density of 328ppi, the individual points from which the image is built will be completely invisible to the eye.

Inside the bulky body of the model hides a number of sensors to track the parameters of the user's physical activity (heart rate monitor, accelerometer, gyroscope and others). All of them are reliably protected from moisture penetration according to the IP68 standard. In addition to the sensors, a GPS module was added, with the help of which the current location of the watch owner is determined, as well as the route of movement is built and the pace of training is measured. Another wireless module on board the gadget is an NFC chip. Its presence will be useful for quickly connecting the watch with a smartphone or paying for goods or services through the AndroidPay payment system.

The previous generation of smartwatches caused a lot of complaints about short-term battery life. Huawei Watch 2 has lost this problem — the model uses an energy-efficient processor and on a single charge of a 420 mAh battery can work for 3-4 days (or as many as 25 days in energy-saving mode, counting the number of steps taken and showing the time).

The HP transformer tablet is focused on the business segment. But in the field, it feels no worse — the protection of the device case according to the military standard MIL-STD-810G allows you not to worry about the gadget's failure, no matter where you are.

To "pump" the protective properties of the tablet to a higher level, a shock-resistant case is designed to take on the full force of the impact in case of possible falls of the device. And there is something to protect — the "filling" of the device has more similarities with the laptop family than with representatives of the tablet class. Depending on the specific configuration, an Intel Pentium, Core M3, i5 or i7 processor, a 4 or 8 GB RAM bar and an SSD drive with a capacity of 128 to 512 GB can be installed inside the model. The whole thing works under Windows 10 Pro OS.

User interaction with the HP Pro x2 612 G2 is implemented in several ways: it can be operated as a classic tablet, using all the advantages of touch input (including using an active stylus), and you can connect a keyboard, turning the device into a compact laptop. In the leptop orientation, the 12-inch FullHD display rests on a built-in tilt stand with an adjustable tilt angle (up to 165°).

The tablet's battery provides up to 11 hours of operation on a single charge, and in just half an hour at the outlet, its energy reserves are replenished by almost half. A separate line should highlight the availability of a lot of additional accessories. They are a charging dock, a USB hub, the aforementioned protective case and a module that turns the tablet into a mobile point of sale. However, the cost of these accessories cannot be called democratic — in some cases it is up to 1/4 of the price of the device itself.

Sony Xperia Touch is more than just a projector. First, a small rectangular device turns the projected image into a touch panel. Secondly, you can install all the variety of applications from the Google PlayMarket store in the device's memory. And thirdly, the gadget offers users a wide range of multimedia and entertainment options.

The device moved to the category of the masses from a prototype, which was demonstrated several times as part of significant electronics exhibitions. A "smart" projector can display a picture on a table (in this case, it can be used by analogy with touch displays) or on a wall, stretching the image in the range from 23" to 80". The first projection method is suitable for gaming or browsing the Internet, and the second is suitable for watching movies.

The interactive projector operates on the basis of Android 7.0 Nougat OS. Many different sensors (infrared, lighting, humidity, temperature, etc.) and a camera that tracks movements are involved in controlling its operation. In addition to this rich set, speakers, a built-in battery and a Bluetooth module for connecting with third-party devices fit inside the device.

One of the interesting ways to use the projector is to follow the recipes of cooking in the kitchen in detail. Agree, it is much easier to bring the recipe description straight to the countertop and rewind it with dirty hands than to work with paper books or run to the laptop screen so as not to lose sight of the proportions of mixing ingredients. There are a lot of similar examples, especially when it comes to the entertainment abilities of a gadget. Drawing, playing air hockey, controlling a DJ console are just a small fraction of the capabilities that Sony Xperia Touch can perform.