What we have for now:
Panasonic TH-65DX900M and TH-65DX700M What’s so great about it: Panasonic calls these the best 4K HD TVs in the market, conforming to the highest Ultra HD Premium specification. Featuring the Hexa Chroma Drive chipset for advanced picture quality, they also have HDR calibration and can enhance lower resolution video sources while reproducing six colours instead of the normal three. They were developed with Hollywood technicians to bring the director’s intention to the screen. The DX-series is powered by Firefox OS with an intuitive and customisable home screen. UAE availability: The DX900 is now available for Dh12,999; the DX700 will be out in October at Dh8,599.
What to expect:
On the IFA website, HP proclaims the HP Sprout Pro merges the real and digital worlds through its mobile and desktop workstations. The American company will also showcase its new high-end VR solution HP PRO VR and its Remote Grafics solution, which helps you access your workstation from anywhere. What we have for now: HP Omen 17-w000ne What’s so great about it: This beast of a gaming laptop combines style with substance. It comes with Nvidia GTX graphics and sixth-generation Intel Core processor, audio by Band & Olufsen and venomous design with a dragon red backlit keyboard. It runs on Windows 10 and features anti-glare panel, vivid wide-angle viewing, pinpoint navigation and extended battery life. UAE availability: Dh4,999; availability TBC
What to expect:
Pictures were recently leaked of the market leader’s latest products. Codenamed Laryon and Fermion, they’re thought to be updates of 2013’s Flex and 2014’s Charge. Wearables are huge at IFA, so all eyes will be on Fitbit on Friday, where everyone is hoping for the Fitbit Flex 2 and Fitbit Charge 2. What we have for now: Fitbit Blaze What’s so great about it: The smart fitness watch is considered the best all-round activity tracker. It’s a 24x7 device, tracking and monitoring sleep, steps, heart rate and even calories burned. You get text and call notification and can check your calendar, and the battery lasts up to five days. UAE availability: From about Dh734