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One of the two widely anticipated console releases expected this year, Sony’s PlayStation 4 is trying to wow gamers with the new features of its DualShock 4 controller, keeping up the hype that has been surrounding the platform in the wake of rumors that it will be cheaper than its predecessor. So far, the controller is the only part of the PS4 revealed by Sony, in an attempt to keep the look of the final product under wraps at least until the E3 in June.
A video released by the company last week shows that the console can track the positions of players inside a room, with the help of the new controller’s light bar. For instance, if two players switch their places during a split-screen multiplayer, the PlayStation 4 controller will be able to track their movement and tell the console to switch the sections of the split screen as well.
The video, which features several members of the PS4 production team explaining how the new controller was developed, does not go into too much detail as to what the additional console features will actually do.
The DualShock 4 controller’s light bar is advertised to carry several functions, but none of these is explained in the video except for the one that tracks players’ movements.
Besides the light bar, the controller’s appearance is roughly the same, having the same directional buttons, triggers, shape buttons and dual joysticks, in order not to stray too far away from the look and feel of the previous DualShock model.
Other important additions to the controller are a new touchpad and a speaker, but most notably the brand new share button. This button will allow gamers to create a video of their gameplay instantly and then share it on their social networks.
It is yet hard to say how each of these functions can enrich the gaming experience, but the developers promise that when all the features come together, the DualShock 4 will really come to life. We expect more details to be released over the following weeks leading to the PS4 event at the E3.
Watch the DualShock4 video right here:
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A recent report has offered some interesting insight into which is the best laptop for running Windows. The survey by Soluto used data from a period of three months, taking into account application hangs, system crashes and boot times. Thus, it can be said the data was comprehensive enough to produce a conclusive result. However, you may be surprised to know the name of the device which has been named the numero uno Windows computer. A hint: it isn’t from Dell, Lenovo and Acer.
These are the three companies that have usually manufactured the devices that run Windows. As it turns out, none of the devices produced by the three companies are your best choice for running Windows, which may come as a surprise to you. What is even more surprising is that the device that came out on top is Apple’s laptop, the MacBook Pro 13. Apple would have had a bit of a chuckle about the results of the survey given its heated rivalry with Microsoft.
To add further intrigue into the episode, the 15-inch version of the MacBook Pro came in at No.6. This means that two Apple devices are among the best options for running Windows at present. Quite expectedly, the MacBook Pro 13 is the most expensive among the top the three devices on the list. Apple is known for pricing its products at a premium and this is the case with the MacBook Pro series. People looking for economy are advised to look elsewhere.
Yet, the report clearly shows that the people using Windows on the MacBook Pro 13 experienced the fewest problems. Given the factors taken into account, a strong measure of the performance of any device could be made comprehensively. This is what gives this survey credibility. While the MacBook Pro 13 is the most expensive of top three computers on the list, the sixth-placed MacBook Pro 15 is the most expensive of the top-ten list.
Still, that shouldn’t take away from the fact that Mac laptops don’t come with Windows pre-installed. People have to buy the laptop and then get the Windows installed. Some experts believe that this is the reason why Windows performs the best on the MacBook Pro. For quite some time, there has been a contention of sorts regarding the alleged malware that a Windows device carries from the outset. Since a MacBook Pro doesn’t come with Windows, it is not affected by any malware or junk whatsoever.
Even after the results showing that the Windows OS runs best on the MacBook Pro 13, it is still a hassle for you to use it. First you would have to buy the laptop and then get the Windows installed. Furthermore, the hardware of Apple devices isn’t geared towards using with the Windows OS. The most prominent example of this is that there is no ‘Delete’ key on the Mac keyboard. However, if you are looking for convenience and quality at the same time and don’t worry about price too much, the MacBook Pro 13 is the ideal option for you.
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