The waterproof phone boasts a 20.7MP camera and the ability to capture 4K video. Vodafone have exclusivity on the device until June 1st this year. Sony's new flagship smartphone, Xperia Z2 went on sale last week on the Vodafone network. This purchase gives users extra functionality pushing Facebook, Dropbox, Music and movies downloaded on to the mobile device to the TV.
Quick tip: Download the Avia app within ChromeCast, hit settings and purchase the full version of the app. A number of apps within the ChromeCast programme allow users to push photos and other content onto their TVs too. This means content on Netflix and YouTube can be watched on the biggest screen in the house.
Plugging into the HDMI port of the TV, ChromeCast connects to mobile devices via WiFi. Users are given options to play around with their audio output settings, but it's more of a gimmick than a useful tool.įor those looking to turn their TV into a home entertainment hub, there are so many options for doing so, without having to buy a SmartTVĬhromeCast, the smart stick by Google is among the cheapest and most reliable options on the market at present. It doesn't make a noticeable difference to the quality of the audio output to me.
Gamers will be happy to know the recline has a graphics cards too, so gaming is possible!Īs with many of HP's devices the Recline comes loaded with Beats audio software on board. The neat device has all the ports needed: two USB 3.0 ports, three USB 2.0 ports and a HDMI port too. The screen allows users to use the device similar to a tablet with 10-point-touch functionality. Windows 8 is optimised for touch screen and the large screen on the Recline allows for precision when pointing.
The Recline runs Windows 8.1 and it really shows off the best side of the operating system.
The 23 inch screen has laptop-eque hinges which allow the user to position the screen moving 5 to 145 degrees.Ģ3-inch may seem too big for a computer screen, but there are so many ways of partnering it up with mobile devices – making it more of an entertainment hub than a computer, similar to what the TV was a few years ago.īehind the large HD screen there's a powerful Intel Core i7 2GHz processor along with 4GB of RAM, which can be boosted up to 16GB, if needed. HP's Envy Recline 23 is the latest addition to the all-in-one market and it is impressive. It's difficult to find an ugly all-in-one, they tend to be reminiscent of Apple's iMac. But as with all technology, time has seen vast improvements in both design and durability of these devices. The uni-body got rid of the tower on the floor, but if one thing went wrong with the computer or the screen – the whole thing was a goner. 10-point-touch functionality and 4GB of RAMĪll-in-One computers were a novelty a few years ago.