It has been a while that I add article to this Blog. Almost 2 years to be exact. The reason being, there not much game changing technologies introduced in the market that actually excites me. The introduction of SmartWatch was big, but it was just a refinement of older technology development. There was no intense excitement in the gadget world, until this September 2016.
Two introduction of new products caught my attention: iPhone 7 family of smartphones and Lenovo Yoga Book. One is a major breakthrough, while the other is actually a minor one instead.
The introduction of iPhone 7 smartphone family without the analog 3.5 mm headphone jack took the world by storm and controversy. Technologists, reviewers, and news media took this development as a storm brewing and changing the world as we know it. In my humble opinion, it's just a minor development. If Apple didn't do it, someone will.
You might wonder why do I think that iPhone 7 without headphone jack is a minor development which is overblown in a gigantic proportion. Well, here are the reasons:
1. June 2016 introduction of Bluetooth 5.0 and its Implementation is coming at the latest early 2017.
Bluetooth wireless technology is the base backbone of current audio wireless technology. Up to version 4.2, Bluetooth is still has major limitation on how much data can be relayed, at max 2.1 Mbps (based on Bluetooth 4.0 specification) or 260 kbps on Bluetooth Low Energy. However, Bluetooth 5.0 is promised to break the data transfer barrier to 4x the data amount, which means even 24 bit 96 kHz hifi audio quality can be transferred with ease. Do make a note that despite incredible higher speed of data transfer. Bluetooth requires additional data package to be transferred along with audio, hence at max 50% of the max limit will be used for audio data.
But Apple doesn't gamble their name, in fact they will make sure iPhone 7 current or next model is Bluetooth 5.0 compatible. With audio protocol apTX HD being introduced in July 2016, this guarantee iPhone 7 smartphone family is the safe bet of the top of the line smartphone in the market.
2. High End Personal Audio Equipments are now Affordable
Personal Audio industry has bloomed beyond what it was 4 decades ago. The development of portable DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) and micro amplifier have been going towards the micro-size that both will fit into the volume controller module or Earbuds or Earphones body. This technological development ensures those less then adequate audio data sound quality will be improved to significant higher level.
3. Bluetooth Headset Goes Smaller
If you browse through Kickstarter, Indiegogo, eBay or other gadget selling Web marketplace, you will find not 1 or 2, but a big selection of Bluetooth earphones at the size of our outer ear canal from various manufacturers, from cheap small China factories to major brands such as Motorola, Samsung, Sony, etc. These products are maturing right now and more higher quality Bluetooth earphones are being introduced weekly. AirPods is not a new technology breakthrough, but only Apple's take on those tiny earphones.
In summary, Apple has been known to attract media news makers eyes to them. The introduction of iPhone 7 without headphone jack is not a real major breakthrough. It has been long overdue and it is nothing more but a minor step forward in technology world.
The second product introduction is the working and ready to market Lenovo Yoga Book. It is a Lenovo laptop with 2 10" screen facing each other. Yes, Nintendo has done it first, but only for gaming. Similar technology has also been introduced again and again by other manufacturers and innovators, but nothing like what Lenovo has introduced with Lenovo Yoga Book.
Remember the introduction of the first Samsung Galaxy Note, no one cared. I was so excited by the original Samsung Galaxy Note that I bought a unit at the launching event. The reason was it was the first time someone or some people implemented the use of stylus with the right functionalities. Now, regardless the Note 7 battery disaster, the world still recognizes Samsung Galaxy Note as one of the best smartphone series in the world.
Lenovo Yoga Book is, in my humble opinion, the combination of the right technologies the right way that will change the way we use our tablets, netbooks, or laptops. There are noticeable miscalculations by Lenovo apparent already, similar to Galaxy Note first introduction, but it will still change the way we use and perceived future handheld computers.
Yoga Book was introduce for multipurpose tablet/laptop. You can type using highlighted soft keyboard on the bottom screen which will be activated when we position both screen in laptop configuration (top screen straight up), Yoga Book is now a laptop. You can flip the bottom screen to the back to form a slightly heavier tablet. The upside down V shaped (or make a roof configuration) for watching movies for entertainment purposes.
The last configuration is what determines Yoga Tablet as the major breakthrough in laptop technology, the vertical book configuration. We can use stylus or pen on included pads and papers on the keyboard screen. Whatever we draw or write on the pads will be transferred to Yoga Book as notes, drawings, or editing purposes. This feature is the key ingredient that will change the way we use tablets and laptops in the future. Regardless on how advance the technology is, we have not yet abandoned pen and paper. Simply because pen and paper is still the best and most flexible way to take notes and make arts. By combining hardware and software development, Lenovo has produced the most natural way of using laptop/tablet into part of our daily life further.
For those reasons, Lenovo Yoga Book introduction is, in my humble opinion, the major breakthrough that will change the way we use computers in the future.
What do you think, guys? Feel free to comment
Two introduction of new products caught my attention: iPhone 7 family of smartphones and Lenovo Yoga Book. One is a major breakthrough, while the other is actually a minor one instead.
The introduction of iPhone 7 smartphone family without the analog 3.5 mm headphone jack took the world by storm and controversy. Technologists, reviewers, and news media took this development as a storm brewing and changing the world as we know it. In my humble opinion, it's just a minor development. If Apple didn't do it, someone will.
You might wonder why do I think that iPhone 7 without headphone jack is a minor development which is overblown in a gigantic proportion. Well, here are the reasons:
1. June 2016 introduction of Bluetooth 5.0 and its Implementation is coming at the latest early 2017.
Bluetooth wireless technology is the base backbone of current audio wireless technology. Up to version 4.2, Bluetooth is still has major limitation on how much data can be relayed, at max 2.1 Mbps (based on Bluetooth 4.0 specification) or 260 kbps on Bluetooth Low Energy. However, Bluetooth 5.0 is promised to break the data transfer barrier to 4x the data amount, which means even 24 bit 96 kHz hifi audio quality can be transferred with ease. Do make a note that despite incredible higher speed of data transfer. Bluetooth requires additional data package to be transferred along with audio, hence at max 50% of the max limit will be used for audio data.
But Apple doesn't gamble their name, in fact they will make sure iPhone 7 current or next model is Bluetooth 5.0 compatible. With audio protocol apTX HD being introduced in July 2016, this guarantee iPhone 7 smartphone family is the safe bet of the top of the line smartphone in the market.
2. High End Personal Audio Equipments are now Affordable
Personal Audio industry has bloomed beyond what it was 4 decades ago. The development of portable DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) and micro amplifier have been going towards the micro-size that both will fit into the volume controller module or Earbuds or Earphones body. This technological development ensures those less then adequate audio data sound quality will be improved to significant higher level.
3. Bluetooth Headset Goes Smaller
If you browse through Kickstarter, Indiegogo, eBay or other gadget selling Web marketplace, you will find not 1 or 2, but a big selection of Bluetooth earphones at the size of our outer ear canal from various manufacturers, from cheap small China factories to major brands such as Motorola, Samsung, Sony, etc. These products are maturing right now and more higher quality Bluetooth earphones are being introduced weekly. AirPods is not a new technology breakthrough, but only Apple's take on those tiny earphones.
In summary, Apple has been known to attract media news makers eyes to them. The introduction of iPhone 7 without headphone jack is not a real major breakthrough. It has been long overdue and it is nothing more but a minor step forward in technology world.
The second product introduction is the working and ready to market Lenovo Yoga Book. It is a Lenovo laptop with 2 10" screen facing each other. Yes, Nintendo has done it first, but only for gaming. Similar technology has also been introduced again and again by other manufacturers and innovators, but nothing like what Lenovo has introduced with Lenovo Yoga Book.
Remember the introduction of the first Samsung Galaxy Note, no one cared. I was so excited by the original Samsung Galaxy Note that I bought a unit at the launching event. The reason was it was the first time someone or some people implemented the use of stylus with the right functionalities. Now, regardless the Note 7 battery disaster, the world still recognizes Samsung Galaxy Note as one of the best smartphone series in the world.
Lenovo Yoga Book is, in my humble opinion, the combination of the right technologies the right way that will change the way we use our tablets, netbooks, or laptops. There are noticeable miscalculations by Lenovo apparent already, similar to Galaxy Note first introduction, but it will still change the way we use and perceived future handheld computers.
Yoga Book was introduce for multipurpose tablet/laptop. You can type using highlighted soft keyboard on the bottom screen which will be activated when we position both screen in laptop configuration (top screen straight up), Yoga Book is now a laptop. You can flip the bottom screen to the back to form a slightly heavier tablet. The upside down V shaped (or make a roof configuration) for watching movies for entertainment purposes.
The last configuration is what determines Yoga Tablet as the major breakthrough in laptop technology, the vertical book configuration. We can use stylus or pen on included pads and papers on the keyboard screen. Whatever we draw or write on the pads will be transferred to Yoga Book as notes, drawings, or editing purposes. This feature is the key ingredient that will change the way we use tablets and laptops in the future. Regardless on how advance the technology is, we have not yet abandoned pen and paper. Simply because pen and paper is still the best and most flexible way to take notes and make arts. By combining hardware and software development, Lenovo has produced the most natural way of using laptop/tablet into part of our daily life further.
For those reasons, Lenovo Yoga Book introduction is, in my humble opinion, the major breakthrough that will change the way we use computers in the future.
What do you think, guys? Feel free to comment
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