LG G Flex, lights and shadows of a smartphone from the pack – Channelbiz

LG offers LG G Flex between its flagship smartphone. In view of the current proposals is a smartphone certainly innovative, starting from the characteristics of the display, but not only. The price of ‘list’ particularly high of 899 Euros will immediately discourage the purchase, fortunately there is – even on Amazon – almost half but once we get into the details of the test.

LG G Flex Description

LG G Flex , also known by the code name D955 is a smartphone Android (4.2.2) with 6-inch diagonal display, and a form factor slightly curved unibody. This display has a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels and is Plastic-type OLED (P-OLED), in practice exploits the characteristics of a conductive polymer very similar to plastic.

The first impressions are not excellent, it receives constant, on all screens a sort of ‘dots’, an unpleasant effect in the use of most of the applications, for those who is accustomed to smartphones in this price range, all now with higher resolutions.

But LG G Flex appreciate the ergonomic shape immediately when you answer the phone, as this is also a feature that alone can justify the choice, and he appreciates the ‘pocketability’: far from our intention to interpret this observation as clearance to insert it into the back pocket, but it is a fact that this smartphone has a body that can withstand high pressures until reaching again, if it is crushed, the flat shape. The correct viewing distance (30 cm) is also perceived the wrap-around effect given by P-OLED, as if you were viewing the TV at home, but too bad really for the resolution a bit ‘undermines the ‘experience.

We believe it is much more interesting, as innovative, cover back . Lg protects the rear shroud of G Flex with a self-healing coating (as defined by the manufacturer), it is a plastic that in practice preserves the shell from scratches and signs because it is able to deform and then remodel. The front display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2.

The dimensions (16 × 8.16 × 0.87 mm max) for 177 grams of weight placed this smartphone almost in the family of phablet. At the outlet appreciates the grip, but it soon becomes clear that it is not possible to reach any point of the display with one hand and quickly you adapt to use both hands to do anything. One factor that grip with one hand which, especially the female audience, is particularly attentive. We are faced therefore really one smartphone ‘experimental’ with lights and shadows , but that is sold at a high price.

Another novelty, but not in an absolute sense in LG home (think LG G2) regards the power button with LED lighting status indicator , just below the rear camera on the back, in the center. Above and subassemblies are buttons to control the volume: the volume control button and the power button adjacent so may make it difficult to function screen capture. The solution comnuque we liked, because the power button is always reachable with any hand you take your smartphone. And ‘This is the area where there is also a 13 megapixel camera well , the illuminator LED and the infrared device. With this form factor curve must necessarily also be the battery, generous, integrated and non-replaceable by the user. The total capacity is about 3500 mAh to use more than the working day if you decide not to force too carried away with the multimedia content and location-based applications, and is preferred above the typical home use / office.

LG G Flex does not even have a button on the profile, but only the segment for the inclusion of the micro-SIM. On the top and bottom are the space to absorb external noise microphone and one for the conversation with the minijack socket for headphones and microphone, which are available in the package and particularly well kept.

LG G Flex, technical specifications

As usual, we focus only specific ones able to distinguish the product from others by some characteristic note. And refer to the manufacturer’s website for an overview of the technical specifications of LG G Flex point to point.

LG G Flex harnesses the power of Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 , MSM 8974, it is the same processor chosen by Asus for the New Padfone is an Adreno 330 GPU.’m the 2 GB of Ram available, with 32 GB of internal memory total (now there are 24 applications and user data, but not expandable). The camera comes with a 13 megapixel sensor well (8X Zoom) has all the software features you would expect from a smartphone of this band, with some solutions to enhance the shots at night while the front sensor with 2.1 Megapixel is the standard level. The shooting mode gives good results outdoors at night, much less in closed rooms, good focus, though not very fast, very good macro shooting mode. Average for sensors of this type, the quality of the shots, the user has access to a wide range of choice of scenes, such as retouching. Regarding the audio: the audio speaker is placed on the back. the quality is not surprising at all, as far as power, low decidedly non-existent, it will be a lot better adjust to the optimal type of supplied headphones in-ear headphones and enjoy the sound as well.

Lg G Flex you can shoot video in Ultra HD (3840 × 2160) . Do not miss anything regarding connectivity: LTE in Cat 4 supports five bands ((800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz), and so also is expected to support NFC With Android Beam, the system A-GPS supports the network of Glonass GPS reception. Bluetooth 4.0 can be used with virtually any profile available for all uses, it is expected WiFi ac and DLNA support for your DMC, DMP, DMS. LG G Flex supports Miracast.

Smartphone, future is nell’usability

Agree virtually all vendors: with the same technological equipment, the components of which will cost less and less, the vendor will be better able to integrate hardware and software and to improve the user experience what is more likely to find favor with the market.

In this direction should the efforts of LG for this model and in general for the new series III. comfort The first is access to the double tap (Toc Toc), and to activate smartphones, is to turn off the display. Afterwards, immediate perception, the opportunity to respond to phone calls approaching the smartphone to your ear while decreasing the ringer volume; are agreeable mode of access to multimedia content when the phone is oriented in widescreen – moving your thumbs outwards – and the ability to navigate through the app with three fingers (passing from one to another ); as well as the ability to use Dual Window app with two active at the same time. LG G Flex offers three different modes in the complex of ‘multitasking’.

Are all these customizations specific house LG: we are not at all sure that the articulation of a growing number of gesture, for enable new features, is the best way to facilitate the use of the devices, but certainly those who equate the gesture just looking for particular functions can be activated immediately, then it is perfectly at ease.

And ‘this the case for example of Dual Windows , which we would have liked it much more if it had allowed the visualization of the app immediately, with a simple gesture from one of the edges and the selection of the app, a bit ‘as is the case with Windows 8. Instead, the system is simple to use, yes, but cumbersome, requiring multiple steps and everything is a bit ‘lost.

This summarizes the prominent features, but you can not avoid reporting the ability to act through the settings menu on any type of parameter, and on every aspect of the phone’s features. So, for example, you can customize up to even the position of some buttons, as well as the position of the keyboard and keypad to make a call, use the hand to bring them closer to the reference with which usually takes the smartphone. Also you can think of an access in guest mode: so you will be paying your smartphone, to determine which applications can access those who use it in your place.

And ‘this flexibility of use permitted at the time only from among the Android OS for smartphones, but this feature can also be seen as a boomerang and ultimately represent a mere exercise in software engineering or style, that you never stop to master.

LG G Flex software

front of efforts to increase the usability of the software system Optimus UI 4.0 , it is surprising at first the immaturity of email client preinstalled by default, which involves the use of Exchange account, but puts them under a generic “other” all other types. So just to set up a Hotmail account, for example, you’ll have to track down the parameters independently, or – better – to entrust the excellent app Microsoft Outlook.com. Limit is not specific to this smartphone, but annoying. Rather, we were astonished and decidedly positive, always about the mail client, support pinch zoom in and zoom out, which eliminates the necessity of having to scroll horizontally to those emails that other Android client can not in any way resize on a single view. Not only that, with Capture Plus you can capture perfectly integrated, such as photos, e-mail also very long.

Well browsing experience , very good immediate translation software Quick Translator : just point the camera of your smartphone on any word, almost all the most popular languages ​​to immediately get immediate translation idiom chosen. We tried it with the words of commercial bills, invoices and so on, and has proved a very valuable aid. Reassuring the utility Safety Care , for which, under certain conditions – such as prolonged non-use smartphone, turn on a series of alerts, to people who have set up as emergency contacts. For example, if you do not answer the phone is sent to the selected contact its GPS position.

LG G Flex integrated FM tuner (with headphones), the software voice recording, but also for research and speech recognition. There is a File Manager and Task Manager and Polaris Viewer 5 . For the list price within the Office we would have expected much more. Very interesting the integrated application of LG for backup: Backup LG in fact. A system of auto backup and restore your smartphone to a given state, a sort of Time Machine simplified by choosing which data and settings you want to save.

LG G Flex, performance and judgment

LG G Flex is a smartphone with clear lights and shadows. The rugged chassis, autonomy rather than discrete, ergonomic shape, they will probably appreciate more over time. On some applications, the speckled effect and the resolution is not at the top of the display almost reminiscent of a relaxing “effect paper.” But it is true that compared to full hd display, this P-OLED does not offer the same visual comfort, it can not be persuaded to support a high price.

From the point of view of performance we really have nothing to say. The CPU is convincing and allows Antutu benchmark to reach almost 36 thousand score, best Samsung Galaxy Note 3 , less well Htc One M8 , just to cite two references, keeping in mind as a comparison Nexus 5 with more than 40 thousand points. The Ice Storm 3D mark Unlimited stopped to over 15 thousand points and remains in this case as a yardstick nearest Sony Xperia Z Ultra, with the same MSM8974 processor.

Overall LG G Flex highlights some pioneering solutions and distinguishes itself for those, boasts excellent performance – at the engine, but maybe they are just the curvature of the form factor and the display does not fully convince. Nell’ergonomica overall, with a device from the display so large, it would have been more daring in the resolution and also for some aspects of the ergonomics of use, such as the size of individual keys of a keyboard good, yes, but just to be perfected the size of the single zone input. The six-inch diagonal should appeal to those who are ready to give up the use with one hand. Even in the different media sectors, such as photos and audio, all right, but with no effect “wow” is right to claim for € 900.

Very good software solutions from LG, the customization of ‘ interface and multitasking mode, with both apps side by side, both overlap, with the ability to adjust the transparency of a window over another – well the overall budget, but eventually LG G Flex is a smartphone that we feel to advise without problems and even with enthusiasm at a price of up to 500/600 Euros Euros: the list price of € 900 in our view is not justifiable; Fortunately for LG G Flex is actually located right at the figure we indicate. Long-awaited upgrade to Kitkat, already available from March 27, but not yet the subject of our test specimen.

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With the new Lamborghini Huracan enters his Area 51 – ANSA.it

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MARBELLA – With Huracan Lamborghini enters ‘his’ Area 51, that in the second half-century of its history but also – as told ANSA Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO the company from Sant’Agata Bolognese, alluding to the famous military site in Nevada” in an area that we keep very private and from which come many surprises for the future.” The start of production of the new supercar, which takes the place of a true icon which was the Gallardo (sold in 10 years in more than 14 thousand units), represents a very important milestone for Lamborghini, because the” Huracan – stressed Winkelmann – is already a tremendous success, with orders for more than 1,500 cars and a trend that can exceed the 2,000 at the end of 2014.” The most optimistic forecasts that for Huracan and the satisfaction that does not slow down for the Aventador (over 3,000 units sold and 12 months of orders even at 36 months after the launch) are, however, to all the staff at Sant’Agata Bolognese a big commitment: ‘ ‘with the bar continues to rise – said Winkelmann – we work not only to propose and build better products but to anticipate, even with the management of the company, the times will come.” It also confirmed a growing commitment Lamborghini on the environmental front, with the aim of arriving at a company” neutral in CO2 by 2015.”

With the new Huracan, reiterated Maurizio Reggiani, board member with responsibility for research and development,” we wanted to realize a new concept supercar, easy to be understood and used even every day, but capable of high performance on the circuit. A car really chameleon.”

A new course of Lamborghini that can already be seen admiring the Huracan speed: immediately recognizable as a supercar del Toro, this sedan has less aggressive lines and softer, with ‘ ‘sensuality especially in the sides and tail – pointed Filippo Perini, head of Lamborghini design – which is almost feminine.” The dual personality of Huracan stems not only from the prerogatives of the body ‘hybrid’ aluminum and carbon fiber (-10% +50% weight and torsional stiffness) which makes it more precise behavior and also increases the dynamic comfort, but also by the presence of many innovative technological solutions. And ‘the case of the active steering with electronic control, which adapts to your driving style or adaptive suspension (both available on request) with magneto-rheological dampers that vary also depending on the response of the setting of the Soul – Adaptive Intelligent Network Management – one of the positions road, sports, or stroke. In many different driving conditions, traffic of coastal roads around Marbella to ‘pull’ on the Ascari circuit in Ronda, Huracan has been shown to fully satisfy the demands of the pilot, docile and maneuverable at low speeds and gritty and very precise trajectories by race. We appreciate the improved power delivery and torque of the V10 5.2, now with dual fuel injection (direct and indirect) and the unusual dual-clutch gearbox, but also fast fluid in the operation. ” On the trail of Nardo – has unveiled Reggiani – with the same test, Huracan is the fastest lap 2 seconds compared to the best Gallardo.” A progress really sensitive, obtained with important innovations such as improved torque distribution in the four wheel drive layout and upgrading of the braking system. The numbers are impressive – power 610 hp, 560 Nm torque, acceleration 0-100 in 3.2 seconds, the speed massima325 km / h – but what is most striking is that Huracan is perhaps the first supercar capable of ‘obey’ the docility of a compact and mobility when either one of ‘scratch’ with grit and maximum safety when you challenge the search of limits.

Josipovic: Mikulić zadužen je za god prljavih poslova HDZ-a – Slobodna Dalmacija

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Predsjednik Republike Ivo Josipovic istaknuo večeras je kako je clan Predsjedništva HDZ-Andrija Mikulić, “očito, zadužen za god prljavih poslova HDZ-a”, reagirajući time na današnju Mikulićevu izjavu kako bi Josipovic it Mogao posted predsjednik Republike from je prošao sigurnosnu provjeru.

“Gospodin Mikulić je, očito, zadužen za god prljavih poslova HDZ-a. Sve you izmišljene kvazi afere koje lansira HDZ -ovo paraobavještajno podzemlje, prošle on Swedish moguće kontrole koje postoje u ovoj državi. Kontrole on obavljane iu doba vlasti HDZ-a, the kasnije, the našla nije bilo ni jedna kakvu nezakonitost “naglasio je u priopćenju predsjednik Josipovic.

Dodaje kako je “lov na vještice, podmetanja lažnim informacijama, zazivanje jama traženje neprijatelja, izdajnika, komunista the jugonostalgičara, Swedish’m sadašnje vodstvo HDZ-to ZNA. Zao mi je zbog svih onih poštenih članova simpatizera the HDZ-STO na celu stranke kojoj on vjerovali, imaju ovakvu družinu, “Josipovic naveo je, je iz priopćeno Ureda predsjednika Republike.

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Slow motion, those in power can no longer hide – Corriere dello Sport.it

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Slow, those in power can no longer hide Corriere dello Sport.it … to ask why now, that most of the games are made, that the tension of the championship is fragmented as fragmented and net positions in the standings, to those who simply want a more just football, not trivially only more …

Coelux, with led and nano artificial light becomes natural – Reuters

An innovative lighting system for interior perfectly imitates the rays of the sun in a cloudless sky. Invented by an Italian, debuts today at the Light + Building in Frankfurt

Imagine not having chandeliers, floor lamps or wall lights, but that the your room is lit by an opening in the ceiling where you can see a corner of the sky and enters the warm light of the sun. This is the revolutionary new features just presented in ​​Light + Building , the exhibition dedicated to the architecture of light, to be held in Frankfurt until April 4. A technology project called CoeLux and arriving from Italy, by Professor Paolo Di Trapani, a professor of physics at the Department of Science and High Technology of the University of Insubria in Como.

Di Trapani has experienced for over ten years, the ability to imitate, through technology, natural light and luminous phenomena described in the book Light and Color in the Outdoors, a classic published in 1937 by the Dutch Marcel Minnaert, which reveal the secrets behind scientific phenomena such as optical superimposition of shadows, rainbows, sunrises and sunsets, the color of the sky, and so on. So through continuous experimentation, the professor and his team have developed this fake opening in the ceiling that projects within a light that perfectly imitates the sun’s rays irradiated through a clear sky. The illusion of being outdoors is made possible by the use of the latest generation LED, able to reproduce the spectrum of sunlight, but also by optical systems capable of direzionarne rays and nanotechnology with which you can reproduce that particular phenomenon that is the spreading of light waves (and scientifically explains why the sky assumes in our eyes the color blue).

The innovative scope of the invention goes beyond the purely architectural and aesthetic: just think about how much exposure to natural light affects the mood of the people and how the lack of it, especially in the Nordic countries , is perceived as a real health problem. Not surprisingly, the project was funded by the European Union as part of its program to promote technological innovation. And in addition to invention itself, the EU has also provided funding for the first experimental applications: the lighting of enclosed spaces involving several partners including the Milan Metro. Hotels, shopping malls, offices, museums, airports, and why not, apartments, are the places where the sensory perception could be changed forever by CoeLux, which offers users the ability to intervene artificially luminous effect, with some scenes predetermined, in which the light enters the room at 30, 45 or 60 degrees, depending on whether you want to have the illusion of being in the Nordic countries, the Mediterranean or the Tropics.

Concept Land Rover Discovery Vision: in extreme off-road and … – The Messenger

NEW YORK – Land Rover has presented in New York on Discovery Vision concept, an anticipation of the next generation of British SUV, expected in 2015. Better: an anticipation of quellache become a new family of sports utility after 25 years of Discovery.

 Spectacular presentation, which took place the day before the opening of the Auto Show in the Big Apple, aboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid, next to a 1:1 scale model of the spacecraft of Virgin Galactic, the first company able to arrange flights aerospace for common passengers.

Avant-garde techniques and styles. A preview of the new lines have been shown to illustrate the design and massive doses of innovation linked to advanced technologies, the work the research and development division of the group Jaguar-Land Rover. The result, which is the first product series which will arrive within a year, will be the Discovery Sport, then it’s up to other models in the range. What will stand out? SUVs will be more “intelligent”, better connected, especially really able to move on any terrain, off-road asphalt. Among the many new advance, there is in fact also the new generation Terrain Response, projected on a futuristic solutions, such as automatic driving in extreme conditions. No revelation, however, has been done for now in terms of engines.

revolution dell’offroad. Named All-Terrain Progress Control, the system experienced the concept Vision Discovery allows a semi-autonomous offroad driving at constant speed, on different terrains, including river crossings. Among the many new features, the system stands Transparent Bonnet Head-up Display, a heck offering an unobstructed view of obstacles of the ground ahead of the vehicle, significantly improving the ability of the driver. In practice, some cameras placed under the broiler are matched to the Head Up Display integrated into the windshield: a crossing difficult terrain images are projected on the glass, giving the impression that the hood of the vehicle is, in fact, transparent .

laser at the service of the SUV. The Terrain Scanning is the other extraordinary new technology-proven concept English to enhance their ability to move on rough terrain and unknown. It employs infrared laser emitted by the lamps to continuously scan the ground and trace a map of the contours on the high-definition screen of the dashboard. This mapping is compared with the guidance system All-Terrain Coach to chart a course and assist the pilot to follow it. If that were not enough, the system Wade Sensor makes use of lasers to measure the depth of water even before you enter the vehicle and informs the driver if the maneuver of crossing is possible. Again, railroad crossings particularly close is facilitated by the assistance Laser Referencing, which projects on the ground signals, symbols and images.

Extreme Off-Road automatically. We talk to time, for safe driving, the “automatic pilot” of aviation-inspired. Many experiments are underway, with outposts in the house Mercedes and Nissan, while almost all of them have made great strides with the park-assist systems. But now there is something new even in the off-road industry: the Vision Concept Discovery in fact adopts the Remote Control Drive, another revolutionary system that allows the pilot to maneuver the vehicle without getting on board, provided at very low speed. It ‘a very useful feature in some situations on and off from a simple coupling of a trailer control of the vehicle from the outside, in a condition of extreme offroad.

Renewed style and versatility to top. Externally the SUV of the future is characterized by an innovative design, which distances itself from the solutions always updated but traditional handyman Land Rover vehicle. Confirmed in full, however, attention to the versatility and elegance of the interior, in perfect British style. The original system configuration sessions: folding seats and sliding them forward or backward through the central touch screen, the vehicle can change the arrangement from seven seats to six, but also a five-or four-style limousine. In addition, removable trolley are integrated into the doors (with folding), while the accessories included in the backs of the seats offer maximum convenience to the passengers seated behind. The tailgate is in one piece and opens and closes with a motorized system. The step back is able to accommodate a rack or ski rack. The wood paneling on the panels and floors, and custom accessories covered in tweed help to create the classic English elegance, but practicality and versatility are insured by the materials used for the interior, the interior lined with two leather quality washable and waterproof water and oil, cleanable in seconds.

Technology for passengers. On board the Discovery of the solutions proposed by future technologies HMI (human / machine interface next generation) will create a rich and immersive multimedia experience for all passengers, including the ability to talk to each other on video, thanks to the infotainment screens in the seats. The Smart Glass enriches the entire glazing of the vehicle while the so-called Gesture Control controls the various functions, including those of the doors, the direction indicators, headlights and screens in the back seats. Remains to be seen how many of these innovations will be applied to those products in 2015 will become standard. But in the meantime there are plenty of reasons to be satisfied at the summit of the British-owned Indian.

The optimism of management. Wolfgang Epple, Head of Research and Development at Jaguar Land Rover , has expressed his apprezzamto for the work done by the designers. “The Concept Discovery Vision – said – reveals where the SUV might come in the future with innovative technologies and Jaguar Land Rover with a modern design. E ‘attestation of the innovative approach that gives continuity to our leadership in the offroad segment.” In line declarations Phil Popham: “With the concept presented in New York – said the marketing manager of the Jaguar Land Rover group – you can preview how the current trend will lead us into a new era. Discovery Vision offers us a fascinating glimpse of this exciting future. “Gerry McGovern, the creative head of design, focused on the new design.” A modern and attractive design – was keen to stress – that is our vision of the future family of SUVs for the time free. seen in New York The concept represents a significant change from the Discovery we know, while the mix of capabilities, configurability and ease of use merges harmoniously in a highly desirable vehicle and able to establish a significant emotional relationship with its target ” .