5 Ways #Legion #Y720 and #Y520 Laptops are Upping the Game @Lenovo_Africa #LenovoCES

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In their quest to provide customers the most immersive PC gaming experiences, Lenovo spent time building and listening to a community of gamers to better understand what they value most. This year, Lenovo is launching a dedicated sub-brand for Lenovo gaming PCs – they call it Lenovo Legion. The new gaming sub-brand offers gamers powerful gaming devices and community engagement. It’s a user experience designed around what they’re passionate about – the most immersive gaming experiences. Just as the Roman army shared a common purpose that bound them together as a force to be reckoned with, Lenovo Legion is all about the growing community of gamers and their passion for gaming.

The first Lenovo Legion offerings embody the modern gaming experience, starting with the new Lenovo Legion Y720 and Y520 Laptops – two powerful gaming PCs designed for mainstream and enthusiast players. These products are a result of talking to thousands of gamers and understanding and anticipating their needs. Lenovo Legion is about emboldening our commitment to improving players’ gameplay with state-of-the-art technology so they can fully immerse in the game.

Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop

Here are five ways the Lenovo Legion Y720 and Y520 Laptops are setting the bar based on gamers’ insights.

#1: Need for Speed
Just the way your brain brings your senses to life, the graphics and CPU powering your gaming device enable sensory features like the screen and keyboard to seem immersive to gamers. In fact, gamers agree that graphics and processor speed are the top features they value most in their gaming PCs[i]. Lenovo Legion laptops are outfitted with up to the latest NVIDIA® graphics cards and Intel®’s latest 7th Gen Core™ i7 processors for the speed needed to win. More RAM also means better gameplay, and boosting up RAM specs delivers that extra edge as the second most desired upgrade based on gamers’ feedback.1 You can run and stream your favorite game, respond to chat questions and play music all at the same time without a hitch – powered by the two laptops’ 16 GB DDR4 memory. Better yet, the Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop comes with Thunderbolt™ 3, the fastest port available on a PC today[ii] to plug and play at lightening speeds.

#2: Get Real With Virtual Reality
The lines between reality and virtual experiences are blurring. However, the intersection is becoming crystal clear as virtual reality (VR) becomes the new digital reality. In fact, many industry insiders agree that VR is shaping up to be the biggest gaming trend for 2017.[iii] Built from the ground up, the Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop with up to NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 graphics is VR-ready, offering truly immersive gameplay. Just plug a VR headset into the HDMI port and you’re set for immersive gaming.

#3: Easy on the Eyes
Playing to win involves seeing every little detail. Pixelation, screen lag or dropped frames can mean the difference between seeing your in-game opponent or having them see you first. As high quality screen resolution is something gamers demand, we’ve upped the ante by offering up to UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS anti-glare display on the Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop. But a screen is only as good as the GPU driving it. Gamers know this, and a good graphics card among the top three specs they value most.1 Lenovo Legion laptops are designed for gaming in high resolution and frame rates that make it easy on your eyes – thanks to their latest graphics. For an even more immersive visual experience, connect the laptop to one of our 27-inch Lenovo Y27g Curved Gaming Monitors and see things in a whole new way. 

Lenovo Legion Y520 Laptop

#4: Surround Yourself With Sound
Nothing “speaks” more to immersive gaming than being enveloped with sound. In fact, almost half (44 percent)1 of PC gamers bought some kind of new audio peripheral to better their audio gaming experience last year. We designed the Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop to be the world’s first Dolby Atmos® Windows® based PC.[iv] Dolby Atmos puts you inside the gaming action with powerful, moving audio that sweeps all around and above you with amazing precision and realism. When playing Dolby Atmos-enabled content and using headphones, you can hear the locations of teammates and enemies in three-dimensional space—bringing an enhanced sense of depth and detail to your gaming experience. It makes the game’s world come alive with immersive sound you can feel, from the roar of a spaceship overhead to the crunch of boots on the ground. With sound coming from every angle, you get a tactical edge when gaming on the Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop.

#5: Feel the Game
Did you know that most gamers are night owls? That’s right, user research revealed that most gaming takes place between 6 p.m. and midnight.1 That’s why we’ve added an optional RGB keyboard on the Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop and optional red backlit keyboard on the Lenovo Legion Y520 Laptop – making it super easy to game at night without having to clamber for your keys again.

Better yet, the Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop comes with the option of an integrated Xbox One™ Wireless receiver, which is able to support up to four controllers simultaneously for gaming with friends.

The new Lenovo Legion gaming line was born out of our gaming community’s demand for a superior gaming experience. Each product, feature and spec is the result of knowledge gleaned from what our customers want. Lenovo Legion takes gaming to a whole new level of immersive delight, starting with the Lenovo Legion Y720 and Y520 Laptops. Join Lenovo on LinkedIn, follow on Facebook or Twitter (@Lenovo) or visit at www.lenovo.com.

[i] Based on Lenovo's 2015 global PC gamer research of 1800 respondents in US, Germany and China.
[ii] Thunderbolt FAQs: https://thunderbolttechnology.net/tech/faq
[iii] “10 Trends Shaping Up Gaming Towards 2017” Aki Jarvinen, Medium: https://medium.com/game-futures/10-trends-shaping-up-gaming-for-2017-ea3c158512d2#.pt1o71rrn
[iv] Based on Lenovo’s internal analysis as of Dec 9, 2016 of PCs using Windows sold by major competitors shipping >1 million units worldwide annually. Requires RS2 update for Windows 10 coming April 2017.
 

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@SamsungSA Launched Flagship #SamsungStore @TheMallofAfrica #MyMallofAfrica

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the opening of its flagship Brand Store at the Mall of Africa in Waterfall City, Midrand. Home to over 300 shops, this dominant super-regional mall is the ideal venue for Samsung’s most unique store yet.

This flagship store functions as a premium outlet for the company to deliver the latest Samsung mobile products, audio-visual solutions and high-tech home appliances, all in a single location. Furthermore, as Samsung’s premium store, the venue offers a range of in-store offerings that appeal to customers across the spectrum.

Michelle Potgieter, Director: Corporate Marketing and Communications at Samsung Electronics South Africa, expects that consumers will know they are in for a unique treat when they see the giant tablet wall in the store window. Comprised of 28 tablets; the screens are integrated in such a way as to play either multiple images or a large single picture. The tablet wall will also offer interactive capabilities in the near future.

“The plan is for this wall to run a live Twitter feed, uploading customers’ comments directly onto the tablet wall. This is just the first exciting difference between this shop and other Samsung stores. As soon as consumers walk into the store they will immediately be able to note the different colour variations that give it a premium trendy look and feel,” she says.

Perhaps most exciting of all, are the store’s multiple ‘experiential zones’, where products will not only be on display, but consumers will be able to obtain a more hands-on understanding of these products, as well as their integration capabilities. These zones will be complemented by product experts, who will be available to offer advice and answer questions.

“The most notable product zone will be our 4D Virtual Reality (VR) area, where customers can try out Samsung’s Gear VR solution, by sitting in modified chairs that actually moves in conjunction with the content being viewed. Part of the comprehensive set of Samsung’s latest products includes the new 360 Cassette air-conditioning unit. This has only just arrived in the retail channel and will be available in this store,” continues Potgieter.

Samsung’s Director, SSA Service, Richard Chetty, adds that service is equally important in this flagship store, which is why the Mall of Africa shop will also offer a rapid repair service.

“The service centre within the store is designed to assist clients with software upgrades and even certain hardware repairs, such as screen replacement. The idea is that customers can walk in and drop their phone off at the service centre, before spending some time shopping. They can then return later to pick up a newly repaired device.” 

“A centre like this obviously has no warehouse facility, therefore it may not carry all the spares required in-store, but it will certainly be able to provide simple repair services for the most common devices in use, such as the S6, S7 and Samsung Note,” says Chetty.

Potgieter goes on to say that Samsung remains committed to the South African market and will continue to expand its footprint and investing in the local economy. 

“Our Mall of Africa flagship store is yet another demonstration of our commitment to delivering innovative products and solutions to our consumers. We know that consumers are no longer satisfied with merely shopping – they require a more personal and intimate engagement with their brands and this store has been designed specifically to meet these demands,” she concludes.

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LG G5 #Grandular #Gorgeous #Gallant #Galactic #Gainly @LGMobileSA #LGPlayMore

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LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its highly anticipated LG G5 smartphone in South Africa. A brand new design with not only a sleek, metal unibody featuring a Slide-out battery but also a Modular Type design that gives a greater smartphone experience. Complete with LG Friends, a collection of companion devices, the G5 can be transformed into a digital camera, Hi-Fi player and more. Encased in a sleek metal aluminium body and slide-out battery to easily swap out a depleted battery for a fully charged one in seconds, the LG G5 surpasses the visual experience of its predecessor, the LG G4. 

First, the G5’s 135-degree wide angle lens lets you choose between a standard or wide angle lens to get more in the shot. Second, the Always-on Display makes notifications just a glance away with the time, date and more available anytime without waking the G5. Third, the 3D Arc Glass featured in the smartphone’s 5.3-inch display creates a gentle curve and a smooth colourful metal surface through an advanced micronizing pro-cess which takes anodized aluminium to a whole new level. 

Furthermore, the insulated antenna is invisibly integrated into the body without disrupting the seamless look of the metal unibody. LG designers took the metal body concept one step further by adding a Shiny Cut edge for added contrast and a more comfortable grip. 

LG’s First Modular Type Smartphone 

LG’s innovative Modular Type design gives the LG G5 the ability to transform into a digital camera, Hi-Fi player and more all while keeping its traditional removable battery in a full metal unibody design for the first time ever. 

LG CAM Plus 

The LG CAM Plus is a versatile camera module that can be attached through the battery slot to deliver a comfortable grip and convenient control of a standalone camera. The LG CAM Plus provides physical buttons for power, shutter, record, zoom, LED indicator and comfortable grip. It also offers intuitive auto focus and exposure lock, features usually found on standalone digital cameras. When attached to the LG G5, it provides an additional battery capacity of 1,200mAh to allow for longer shooting times for more fun and enjoyment. 

LG Hi-Fi Plus with Bang and Olufsen PLAY 

The LG Hi-Fi Plus with B/O PLAY is an innovative portable Hi-Fi DAC audio player developed in collaboration with B/O PLAY to meet the needs of those who seek to enjoy top-notch sounds that have traditionally only been available through high-end audio devices. LG Hi-Fi Plus with B/O PLAY stands out for its simple yet elegant Scandinavian design as well as premium sound technology. In addition to the 32-bit Hi-Fi DAC up sampling technology first introduced on the LG V10, LG Hi-Fi Plus with B/O PLAY also supports 32-bit 384KHz high-definition audio playback. LG Hi-Fi Plus with B/O PLAY can be used either as a module with the LG G5 or as a separate Hi-Fi DAC by connecting to any smartphone or PC. 

Extreme Wide Angle Lens and Advanced UX 

Reflecting LG’s longstanding reputation as a leader in smartphone cameras, the LG G5 has two cameras on the rear: one with a standard 78-degree lens and another with a 135-degree wide angle lens, the widest available in any smartphone. The 135-degree lens on the LG G5 offers a viewing angle that is approximately 1.7 times wider than those of existing smartphone cameras and 15 degrees wider than the human eye’s field of view. The wide angle lens makes it easier for users to capture more landscape, taller buildings or larger groups without having to position oneself further from the subject. 

The LG G5 features a collection of powerful photo effects including Pop-out Picture, Film Effect and Auto Shot. Pop-out Picture combines images taken by the standard and wide angle lens to create a picture-in-a-frame effect. Film Effect can apply nine different film emulators to an image while Auto Shot is an enhanced camera UX which automatically captures the perfect selfie shot when a face is recognized. 

Always-on Display for Enhanced Convenience 

The 5.3-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum display on the LG G5 offers an Always-on feature, the first on a main smartphone display. The concept of the Always-on Display was first introduced in the LG V10 as the Second Screen and now that feature has evolved on to the main display to show the time and date continuously even when the G5 is in sleep mode. This means that you can always see the time at a glance, even during important meetings or when your hands are full. 

To minimize power consumption, LG redesigned the display driver IC memory and power management function so that the display’s backlight only illuminates one small part of the overall display. Thanks to this technology, the Always-on Display requires only 0.8 percent of the battery’s full capacity per hour to operate. With consumers turning on their smartphones up to 150 times a day mostly to just check the time, the G5’s Always-on Display will make a notable difference in the life of the battery over the course of the day. 

Another advanced display feature in the LG G5 is Daylight Mode, which gives the G5 exceptional outdoor visibility beyond that of current auto brightness technology. Day-light Mode detects surrounding light conditions and instantaneously increases or decreases the brightness of the display, up to 850 nits. Even before your eyes have adjusted to the different lighting conditions, the G5 will be ready. 

More Performance, More Efficiency 

The LG G5 offers many other innovations designed to revolutionize today’s mobile lifestyle, such as: 

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 Processor 

The LG G5 is equipped with the powerful yet energy-efficient Snapdragon 820 processor which offers advanced features such as 64-bit performance, Adreno 530 graphics and lower-power Qualcomm® HexagonTM DSP as well as Qualcomm Spectra™ 14-bit dual image signal processors (ISPs) designed to deliver high resolution DSLR-quality images and additional power savings. The Snapdragon 820 processor also has an inte-grated X12 LTE modem that supports Category 12 download speeds of up to 600 Mbps and LTE Category 13 uplink speeds of up to 150 Mbps. 

Compared to the previous generation Snapdragon processor, Qualcomm Technologies’ most advanced CPU architecture offers double the speed and power savings. Adreno 530 graphics demonstrate up to 40 percent faster graphics performance and up to 40 percent more power efficiency compared to the previous generation. The Snapdragon 820 processor also supports 4K capture and playback at four times more than the resolution of 1080p, enabling users to watch and capture their daily moments in stunning de-tail and clarity. The processor is also optimized for VR, generating quality pixels and life-like colours to deliver the ultimate VR experience to G5 users. 

aptX™ HD: 24-bit Hi-Fi Wireless Audio 

The LG G5 is equipped with aptX HD, an enhanced codec that supports 24-bit sound over Bluetooth, delivering rich and clear sound over wireless connections without any loss. When paired with the LG TONE Platinum, users can experience superb quality Hi-Fi audio that sounds amazingly close to the original source. 

Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 

The LG G5 offers Quick Charge 3.0 for incredibly fast charging. By employing an intelligent algorithm, Quick Charge 3.0 is 27 percent faster and 45 percent more efficient than the previous generation. 

Low Power Location Estimation (LPLE) Technology 

The LG G5 has excellent battery life, thanks to the Low Power Location Estimation technology. This solution enhances the battery efficiency by as much as 41.9 percent by improving the power consumption related to location-based apps. 

“The new LG G5 will encourage owners to rediscover the true joy of a mobile life,” said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The G5 and LG Friends are the result of many experts inside LG asking themselves if it was still possible to be innovative and unique in the smartphone space. I think once customers spend a little time with the LG G5, their answer will be a resounding yes.”

I am looking forward to review the device as well as accessories that are launched with the phone. 

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LG Friends - #Smartphone Ecosystem #LGPlayMore @LGMobileSA @LGSouthAfrica

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With the G5, LG is introducing a paradigm-shifting smartphone ecosystem — the LG Playground. With this, LG aims to strengthen the ties with its partners and introduce various devices and supporting programs to fully maximize the LG Playground. 

As part of the ecosystem, LG is introducing a wide range of companion devices, aptly called LG Friends, to deliver fun while providing a new mobile experience far beyond traditional smartphone boundaries 

LG 360 VR 

The LG 360 VR is a VR goggle that can be connected with the G5 via a dedicated cable and works exclusively with the G5 to simulate a 130-inch TV viewed from two meters away. It has a stylish design that is foldable so that users can easily carry and watch VR content anytime, anywhere. Unlike other VR devices that require a smartphones to be inserted in the device, the LG 360 VR weighs only 118g (4.16 ounces) and is just one-third as heavy as competing VR goggles while delivering a resolution of 639 ppi. The device is compatible with 360-degree images and videos captured with LG 360 CAM as well as all Google Cardboard content. 

LG 360 CAM 

The LG 360 CAM is a compact 360-degree angle camera equipped with two 13MP 200-degree wide angle cameras, 1,200mAh battery and 4GB internal memory, which can be supplemented by a microSD card. The LG 360 CAM can be easily connected to the LG G5 allowing users to create 360-degree content. The LG 360 CAM provides 2K video and 5.1 surround channel recording on three microphones to help users effortlessly create high-quality 360-degree contents. Thanks to the partnership with Google, images taken with the 360 CAM can be uploaded to Google Street View and YouTube360, adding the fun of sharing creative contents with others. The images will also be available to view on the LG 360 VR or other smartphones or devices that are capable of 360-degree content. 

LG Rolling Bot 

The LG Rolling Bot is a companion device that rolls like a ball while capturing images and videos with its embedded 8MP camera. Not just a toy, the LG Rolling Bot can be used as a monitoring system for the home, pet care companion as well as a remote controller for compatible home appliances. With an IP camera connectable via Wi-Fi, users can remotely monitor the interior of their homes with the LG G5 via live streaming. 

LG Tone Platinum

The LG TONE Platinum (model HBS-1100), the latest in the LG TONE Series, is a Bluetooth headset that has earned the Harman Kardon® Platinum grade for its superior sound quality. With a Balanced Armature design for minimum distortion, LG Tone Platinum delivers exceptionally sharp and clean sound. What’s more, it is the world’s first Bluetooth headset equipped with aptX™ HDcodec, delivering lossless 24-bit audio for sound that is unrivalled in a wireless device. 

H3 by B&O PLAY 

H3 by B&O PLAY is a set of high-end earphones that is compatible with the high-quality sound of the LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY. Designed for audiophiles as well as anyone who considers audio performance a top-priority in a smartphone, H3 by B&O PLAY works with all Android smartphones. 

LG Smart Controller 

The LG Smart Controller allows users to easily control certain drones. With the LG Smart Controller, users can check the video stream from the drone through the LG G5 in real time and control the unmanned aircraft with the LG Smart Controller joystick. 

LG Friends Manager 

Only available in the LG G5, Friends Manager is the hub application that allows the G5 to connect with LG Friends with minimal fuss and effort. LG Friends Manager automatically detects nearby LG Friends and connects quickly and easily in three simple steps, eliminating much of the hassle of pairing devices. 

With these amazing companions, the efficiency of LG G5 has increased multiple fold and it will be great to harness the immense potential of the market full of photographers and instagrammers on the go! 

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Let's Live in Virtual Reality With @SamsungSA #GearVR #Multimedia

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Samsung Electronics South Africa introduces the Samsung Gear VR, a revolutionary experience in virtual reality gaming and multimedia. The Gear VR is a plug-and-play device that works seamlessly with selected Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphones. Users are transported, in cinematic quality, to worlds they could only dream of and immerse themselves in exciting gaming realms, all at the touch of a button.

“The Gear VR was developed in collaboration with Oculus Rift in an effort to deliver an entirely new level of virtual entertainment,” says Craige Fleischer, Director of Integrated Mobility at Samsung Electronics South Africa. “The Gear VR is compatible with Samsung’s, Galaxy Note 5, S6 edge + and S7 (Galaxy A5 and A7 2016 edition coming soon). These devices are simply slotted into the Gear VR headset and consumers can enjoy virtual reality within minutes.”

With one of the compatible Samsung devices slotted into the Gear VR, consumers have an affordable virtual reality solution. Featuring amazing Oculus Rift content consumers also have the ability to download an array of games, multimedia and movies themselves.

“This device takes entertainment to the next level of realness. As soon as you put on the Gear VR, it transports you to a dream world in HD quality. With a 360° view, precise head-tracking and low latency/fast reaction times your experience is made even more immersive,” says Fleischer. There are no bad seats in this theatre and this big screen is all yours whenever you're ready. You can select what you want from a vast selection of content, settle down and get lost in the realm of wonder and amazement.

The Samsung Gear VR has numerous gaming and app capabilities. Consumers are spoiled for choice and an optional remote control gives you a more traditional way to manage your virtual world. 

“The immersive, innovative virtual reality technology of the Samsung Gear VR adds a new dimension to entertainment. It further demonstrates our commitment to deliver more exciting solutions to enhance our customers’ user experience. If ever there was a time to bring virtual reality into the home, the time is now,” concludes Fleischer.

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