Infinix, a popularly brand known for its budget smartphones is entering into the laptop product category. The company announces its first laptop series the Infinix INBook X1 series. The laptops produced in partnership with Microsoft and Intel will be available in three variants. The i7 powered INBook Pro, the I5 powered INBook X1 and the i3 powered INBook X1.
Watch the unveiling and details on the new Infinix Laptops including specifications, pricing, available date and more.
The Infinix INBook laptops will launch in Nigeria, Egypt and Indonesia in June this year, starting at $530. They are also expected to be available in other existing Infinix markets later in the year.
These are the Infinix INBOOK X1 retail prices in Nigeria: i3 10th Gen 8GB RAM 256GB SSD – N267,700 i5 10th Gen 8GB RAM 256GB SSD – N321,200 i5 10th Gen 8GB RAM 512GB SSD – N335,700 i7 10th Gen 16GB RAM 512GB SSD – N406,700
Infinix INBook laptop device Specifications
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Dimensions
Width – 323.5 mm Depth – 219.5mm Height – 16.3mm Weight – 1.48 kg
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1 Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1 Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus up to 64EU
Display
Size – 14 inches Type – IPS Aspect Ratio – 16:9 Resolution – 1920*1080 Maximum Brightness – 300 nits Colour Gamut – 100% sRGB Viewing Angle – 178 degrees
Memory
8 GB/16 GB
Storage
256GB/512 GB PCIe SSD
Camera
720P HD camera
Battery
Capacity55 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (X1)IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac,160MHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (X1 Pro)IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax,160MHz WiFi6,2.4GHz and 5GHz 2×2 MIMO BluetoothBT 5.1 BluetoothBT 5.2
Ports
USB-C x 1 (support data, charging and DisplayPort) USB 3.0 × 2 / USB 2.0 x 1 HDMI × 1 SD card slot x 1 camera switch x 1 3.5 mm Headset and Microphone Jack x 1
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A Zimbabwean company, Zimbabwe Information Technology Company (ZITCO) has received Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certification from Microsoft to produce Windows 10 devices.
The ZITCO assembled devices are named Infinity and will bear the mathematical infinity logo. The company will produce laptops, desktop computers and tablets.
It will be a Zimbabwean brand that serves the PC market in Zimbabwe mainly. With plans to produce about 150 thousand devices annually bringing them to other markets in the future.
“We .. announce the partnership with Microsoft and certification as an OEM … it assures originality and guarantees the quality of ZITCO products.
Meet the Infinity T46 Laptop, Infinity X50 Laptop, Infinity G79 Desktop computer, Infinity All-in-one PC, Mini-Laptop and Infinity Tablet from ZITCO. Watch the video below for more details on the specifications and prices of the device.
ZITCO is a collaboration by telecommunications company TelOne, Inspur and the Zimbabwe Government. To improve the supply of ICT devices to public sector workers to enhance the government’s e-government program. The government wants to lower the costs of ICT devices and make them readily available. As it embarks on an ICT skills development and knowledge transfer in Zimbabwe to boost job creation and economic growth.
The partnership with Microsoft will see it get discounted prices for Windows 10 and Office software. As a result, some of the computers given to primary and secondary school students will have OS software as low as 1$ compared to $100.
Where OEM’s like HP, Acer, Lenovo, Dell, etc. get their components is where ZITCO gets its components. This should give an element of comfort to our clients or anyone who purchases our products.
The Zimbabwean company plans to move from its initial phase of assembling devices to also manufacturing components. It will have warranty and repair services available for its devices.
Check out images from the launch event of the ZITCO assembly plant below.
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Acer has worked with Porsche Design to produce a new laptop called the Porsche Design Acer Book RS. The design of the laptop is inspired by the Porsche 911 classic sports car.
The companies combine the sleek and elegance of the car with the latest Intel generation processor. Thereby producing what it calls a device that brings premium and performance together.
Acer announced the new laptop during the October 2020 Next at Acer virtual press event. Where the company also announced the Acer Swift 3X, Acer Aspire 5, Acer Spin 5 and Spin3 Windows 10 devices.
The device sports a compact all-metal chassis with a 3K carbon fiber cover at the top. It comes powered with the latest 11th generation Intel core i7 processor and the NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU. Acer notes the display has ultra-narrow bezels that allow for an immersive 90% screen-to-body ratio. The included dual copper heat pipes will ensure the laptop remains generally cool. An included fast charge technology will generate about four hours of use after just thirty minutes of charging, Acer says.
Watch Acer announce the Porsche Design Acer Book RS
Weighs 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) and 15.99 mm (0.63 in) thin
Acer will be selling a premium package of the device that includes a specially designed travelpack and mouse for the device. The travel pack includes a specially designed mousepad, mouse, carrying pouch and a notebook sleeve.
No date has been given for when the Porsche Design Acer Book RS laptop will be available. However, Acer notes it will be available in North America at USD 1,399.99, Europe Middle East and Africa(EMEA) at EUR 1,799 and in China at RMB 14,999.
The premium package will retail in North America starting at USD 1,999.99; in EMEA starting at EUR 2,399; and in China starting at RMB 19,999.
What do you think about this high end design partnership between Porsche and Acer?
Dynabook Europe GmbH announces new Windows 10 laptops at GITEX Technology Week 2019 for the Middle East Africa market. These are the Tecra A40-E and the Tecra X50-F business laptops.
Toshiba’s computer business was rebranded as Dynabook in April this year. After Sharp Corporation obtained 80.1% of Toshiba’s computer business in October 2018. Therefore as of 1st April 2019, Toshiba PC’s will be known globally as Dynabook. The name also comes from Toshiba’s first generation PCs and world’s first notebook computer.
The Tecra A40 and Tecra X50 business laptops will be part of new devices to be Dynabook branded in the Middle East.
President of Dynabook Europe GmbH, Damian Jaume, says the launch of these devices demonstrates the company’s commitment to innovate within the Middle East business PC market. He made this remark speaking to the media at GITEX 2019.
“The Tecra A40-E has been developed with all businesses in mind, no matter what their size or industry. The launch of this device demonstrates our commitment to innovate within the Middle East business PC market and broaden our range of user-centric devices, following on from our company rebrand. We are looking forward to sharing this for the first time with our Middle East clients at GITEX 2019. The biggest and most important technology event in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
Typically, 15” devices have been desk-based products and therefore those using them have been bound to the office. The launch of the X50-F supports our mission to empower workers to work whenever and wherever with ultra-mobile devices, without sacrificing on portability or performance.”
Damian Jaume, President Dynabook Europe GmbH
Dynabook Tecra
A40-E
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro
Display
14.0” Toshiba Full HD TFT non-reflective High Brightness and IPS Technology display
Processor
Up to 7th generation Intel Core i5 processor
RAM
8 MB DDR4
Storage
Up to 1 TB
Network
Others
1.47kg, up to 13.5 hours of battery life, Quick Charge 4 hours’ battery life from 30 minutes charging.
X50-F
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro
Display
15.6” Non-reflective Full HD Display up to 470 NIT brightness or Full HD with optional in-Cell Touch technology Onyx Blue with Hair line
Processor
Up to 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor
RAM
8 MB DDR4 RAM
Storage
Up to 1 TB PCIe SSD with optional Intel Optane Technology
Network
WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Optional 4G LTE
Others
Intel UHD Graphics 620
We are yet to get pricing and availability dates on these devices. We will update this post when we get a response.
Any Toshiba PC lovers out there? What do you think about the brand name and the new devices announced. Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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