Monthly Archives: April 2016

2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series v 2016 Lexus LX570 Comparison Tests

What do you get the Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara owner, who already has everything, when they’re looking for a new 4WD? A Lexus LX570? That suggestion might not be quite as strange as you think…

2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series v 2016 Lexus LX570

The LandCruiser Sahara has, for some time now, represented the very best in the LandCruiser range. Despite its towering price of $118,500 plus on road costs, you still see plenty of them kitted up and covered in dust when you traverse the wide open plains of regional Australia.

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Top 4GB RAM Lenovo smartphones for May: SD820, 4000mAh batt

Lenovo smartphones have been receiving much love and positive feedback from consumers over the past few years. Although they do not have many members joining the 4GB RAM handset battle nowadays, their 4GB RAM phones do impress people. And here they are!

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1. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro is the first 6GB RAM flagship in the house, coming with a beautiful alloy and glass combination design. The metallic frame stands between the glass pieces placed on the front and back, yet you still get gentle rear curves for your hands.

Spec-wise, the ZUK Z2 Pro packs a 5.2-inch Full HD AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, a decent 3,100mAh battery supported by Quick Charge 3.0 tech, and Android Marshmallow OS out of the box. In addition to Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro specs, there are 6GB of RAM paired with 128GB of ROM (non-expandable), a dual SIM, a combo of 13MP + 8MP camera, 4G LTE and VoLTE support on board to help run the device. Besides, you need to note that a 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM version is also listed for your choice.

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/top-4gb-ram-lenovo-smartphones-for-may-sd820-4000mah-batt/

Riotoro Prism CR1280 EATX/XL-ATX Full Tower Case Review

PROS
  • Eight expansion slots • RGB lighting • Dual 2x 140mm radiator support • Good airflow
CONS
  • Mediocre noise levels • Cumbersome power supply installation • Cloudy plastic for side panel and top cover cheapens appearance
VERDICT
  • The Prism CR1280 offers Riotoro-exclusive 256-color RGB lighting plus room for large motherboards and four double-slot graphics cards at a mid-market $140 price.



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https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/riotoro-prism-cr1280-xl-atx-eatx-full-tower-case,4468.html

Pioneer XDP-100R review : This polished and flexible high-resolution audio player is loaded with features

Pros
  • Beautiful and fluid user interface
  • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and access to lots of streaming services
  • MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) support
Cons
  • Large and bulky
  • Some will find the myriad options overwhelming
  • Not the friendliest device for Mac users

Pioneer's XDP-100R hi-res music player

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https://www.techhive.com/article/3050941/home-audio/pioneer-xdp-100r-review-this-polished-and-flexible-high-resolution-audio-player-is-loaded-with-feat.html

5 ways the Nikon D500 will more than outshoot your smartphone

In an age where smartphone camera performance is top notch, the future of compact cameras hangs precariously in the balance.

But when it comes to DSLRs, all you have to do is look at the resulting images to get your answer. And in case you haven’t figured out what we’re trying to get at by now, the answer is no, your smartphone can’t replace a DSLR – yet. And the D500 is a very good example of why.

Starting today, the Nikon D500 is available at S$2999 (body only) or S$3999 (body with 16-80mm VR lens).

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https://www.stuff.tv/sg/features/5-ways-nikon-d500-will-more-outshoot-your-smartphone

5 Reasons the iPhone Will Be OK, 1 Reason to Panic

Apple just saw its quarterly revenue fall year-over-year for the first time since 2003. It sold fewer iPhones than it did a year ago for the first time ever in that product’s history. And when the company reports numbers for the current quarter three months from now, it expects those numbers to dip again.

So is it time for Apple and its legion of fans to panic? Not exactly.

Certainly Apple’s fiscal second quarter was poor by any measure you care to use, and declining iPhone sales was a big part of that. Apple sold a little less than 51.2 million phones during the January-to-March quarter, compared to a little less than 61.2 million for the same period in 2015. A glance at that drop, coupled with the flat iPhone sales growth Apple saw during the holiday quarter, would suggest that 10 years in, our love affair with the iPhone may be over.

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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/apple-iphone-outlook,news-22594.html

2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Review : Track Test

(+)

More sinister looks; rear-wheel-drive architecture; magnificent 5.2-litre V10; seven-speed dual-clutch transmission; fighter jet-inspired fit-out; looks like I want a supercar to look; 50 grand less than the LP610

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LP580-2 won’t have the wet weather traction of its all-wheel drive Huracan siblings; down on power and torque

2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Review:: Track Test

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https://www.caradvice.com.au/437408/2016-lamborghini-huracan-lp580-2-review-track-test/

ASUS Z1 Titan VS Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro : 6GB RAM beasts

ASUS Z1 Titan and Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro are two 6GB RAM beasts by two of our favorite smartphone makers of all time. Both of them feature very impressive hardware with beautiful designs and…

ASUS Z1 Titan VS Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro

6GB RAM beasts

The first thing we can notice immediately about these guys is that each of them represents the best reputation of its own company. However, we guess the Z1 Titan is somehow more outstanding in terms of appearance due to looking like a gaming smartphone. Yet, if you’re seeking an elegant handset, Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro can be more suitable.

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/asus-z1-titan-vs-lenovo-zuk-z2-pro-6gb-ram-beasts/

Toshiba Tecra A50 Laptop Review

The Pros

Solid performance; Good battery life; Optical drive

The Cons

Dim display; Not MIL-SPEC tested; Plasticky chassis; Poor audio

Verdict

The Toshiba Tecra A50 is a 15-inch business notebook with solid performance and a good keyboard, but its screen and overall look could be better.



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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/toshiba-tecra-a50

 

7 of Top trending smartphones for April : 2K display, 4GB RAM and…

In last month, we introduced to you top 7 of trending smartphones. To help you feel excited about new smartphones which are popularity now, we give you ” Top trending smartphone for April” . The list has some interesting changes. Let see and give us your feeling.

Top trending smartphones

1.Samsung Galaxy J3

Samsung Galaxy J3 had appeared in the “Top trending smartphone ” in last month and now it gets the first position in our list . There are many people search its information. So, We give you some importance specs of Galaxy J3. The phone comes with 5 inch screen. It makes a lot of users surprising with a super AMOLED display. Samsung Galaxy J3 is powered by 1.5GHz quad-core and comes with 1.5GB of RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy J3 camera: it packs an 8-MP camera on the back and a 5-MP camera on the front for selfies. You can enjoy the HD video with vibrant HD display. The phone has 8GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.With large storage, Samsung Galaxy J3 helps you save a lot of musics, videos and games. You can also expand it storage via SD card.

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/7-of-top-trending-smartphones-for-april-2k-display-4gb-ram-and/

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus review

1. Introduction

Affordable smartphones with specs that don’t just scratch the spec sheet surface – those have been getting quite popular, and Lenovo is keen on being a part of it with the Vibe K5 Plus.

A 5-inch Full-HD screen, last year’s top-selling midrange chipset rehashed for 2016, 2GB of RAM, a 13MP camera, dual-SIM connectivity, and a dedicated microSD slot sound like Lenovo’s been paying attention to what’s in demand. Certainly not going to shake up the Galaxy S7, but at around $130, it’s a whole different piece of the pie the Vibe K5 Plus is after.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus review

First things first though – that name call for a little clarification. The K5 family consists of three models so far, the plain Vibe K5, the Vibe K5 Plus we have here, and the Vibe K5 Note. While some makers use the Plus to identify a larger screen, here it denotes the Full-HD resolution as opposed to the regular K5’s 720p, and a Snapdragon 616 instead of a Snapdragon 415. And that’s the entire list of differences.

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https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_vibe_k5_plus-review-1431.php

2016 Chevrolet Cruze First Drive Review

Automakers of the world underestimate the engineering acumen of General Motors at their own peril. After decades of less-than-stellar entry-level sedans wearing the Chevy badge, GM got serious about the compact segment in 2011 when it brought the Chevrolet Cruze to dealerships across America. Finally, here was an affordable Bowtie-wearing commuter that didn’t just look good, but offered a driving experience on par with the Japanese rivals that had dominated small car sales for so many years.

2016 Chevrolet Cruze First Drive

For 2016, Chevrolet has upped the ante – but not how you might expect. You see, the shining truth of the compact car business is that while flashy performance and dramatic styling might look good on TV ads and get enthusiasts all hot and bothered, it’s comfort, cost, and features that move metal off the showroom floor. The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze takes what the car already did so well and refines it to the point where it’s hard to argue that it hasn’t elbowed its way into the top five options for budget-conscious buyers.

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https://www.slashgear.com/2016-chevrolet-cruze-first-drive-25437469/

iPad Pro 9.7 Review – On the road with the laptop killer

I’ve tired of tablets, and I’m not alone. The glorious days of finger-computing arrived, certainly, but it was big-screen smartphones that benefited most from them, and persuading new or existing tablet owners to take the plunge or upgrade has proved harder than manufacturers expected. Apple’s answer is the iPad Pro, straddling segments by trying to be not only the best tablet on the market, but a legitimate replacement to your notebook too.

iPad Pro 9.7 Review – On the road with the laptop killer

Following in the oversized footsteps of the original 12.9-inch iPad Pro comes this, a far more mainstream-scaled 9.7-inch version. Smaller usually means scaled-back, but in fact there are some good reasons – beyond just extra portability – to pick the 9.7-inch over its bigger brother.

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https://www.slashgear.com/ipad-pro-9-7-review-on-the-road-with-the-laptop-killer-25437649/

April 2016 : Smartphone buyer’s guide

Introduction

The major releases for the first half of 2016 are out, time to see what’s worth spending your hard earned cash on. For all the flagship goodness we saw at the MWC (and other events), there’s an equal measure of amazing entry-level and midrange handsets out there.

And we don’t use “amazing” lightly here, the €200-€300 phones offer metal unibodies, capable cameras, fast chipsets, large batteries, the works. You can even get a metal-clad phone at just over €100 – some smart shopping can get you a quality gadget even if you’re on a shoestring.

That’s the point of this article, to set you on the right track, point to what’s good out there and warn against some potential bad choices.

These days there are only two things where you really have to spend more to get more – screen and camera. The €600+ flagships have eye-popping screens with perfect color rendering, excellent sunlight legibility and goodies like Always On mode.

They also have cameras that handle different types of photography well enough that you can leave your digital camera at home and focus on the moment instead of settings and dials.



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https://www.gsmarena.com/smartphone_buyers_guide_april_2016-review-1429.php

Questyle QP1R review : This high-res digital audio player sounds superb, but it’s held back by a quirky click wheel

At a Glance

The QP1R sounds divine, but its retro user interface will try your patience.

Pros
  • Lush, warm sound craved by audiophiles
  • Will drive a wide array of high-end headphones
  • Native DSD file support
Cons
  • Click-wheel navigation from the turn of the century
  • Screen fonts are much too small
  • Doesn’t support Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

Questyle hi-res audio player

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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3050672/home-audio/questyle-qp1r-review-this-high-res-digital-audio-player-sounds-superb-but-its-held-back-by-a-quirky.html

Mercedes-Benz Arrow460-Granturismo Is The Automaker’s Version Of A Luxury Yacht

Yes, the Mercedes-Benz Arrow460-Granturismo is a mouthful of a name for a car. Fortunately, it’s not one. Instead, it’s a luxury yacht developed by Mercedes-Benz Style that brings the automobile badge’s design language into an entirely new seafaring ride.

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Created in partnership with Silver Arrows Marine, it’s a cabin cruiser that ensures passengers can party in the water without being exposed to the elements. Since being cooped up in a closed room doesn’t quite feel as luxurious, it comes with side windows and windscreens that can be retracted to give passengers the feeling of an open boat, without having the wind mess up their hair or the waves splash on their attires.

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https://www.coolthings.com/mercedes-benz-arrow460-granturismo-luxury-yacht/

New Nokia smartphones 2016 with 4GB RAM, 21MP PureView cam and…

Nokia is still famous phonemaker producing high-quality mobiles, with very affordable prices. Many people expect Nokia will make a comeback soon with its new flagship smartphones. To help you get excited, here are the new Nokia smartphones 2016 to expect…

Nokia smartphones 2016

1. Nokia E1 – Expected Design.

Many people believe that Nokia will make a comeback in 2016 through the launch of Nokia E1. Wheather this phone will bring a success for Nokia or not?. We can not find the answer now. However, many people expect it will come with great design and affordable price. On the internet, there are different rumors about Nokia E1 release date, but according to some reliable sources, it will be launch in the Q2.

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/new-nokia-smartphones-2016-with-4gb-ram-21mp-pureview-cam-and/

GoPro Omni Brings VR Capture To Your Action Cam Toolbox

Remember GoPro’s 16-unit VR camera? It’s awesome. Problem is, it’s also priced for professional filmmakers with large budgets and, the last time you checked, that wasn’t you. And while the new GoPro Omni isn’t exactly cheap, it should be a whole lot more accessible to everyone who wants to capture their everyday adventures in a 360-degree VR format.

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Instead of 16 cameras, the consumer-oriented VR shooter comes with six GoPro Hero4 Blacks arranged in a cube shape. That means, all four sides, along with the top and bottom, are all sporting individual shooters, so you can capture the footage from every possible angle.

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https://www.coolthings.com/gopro-omni-vr-action-cam/

7 of the top smartphones to come in May : 4GB RAM, dual cam, 4500mAh batt

May is coming and many new smartphones will debut as well. Check out what we’re gonna have and whether they meet our expectations or not!

Top smartphones

1. Xiaomi Mi Max

Recently, Xiaomi has officially announced Xiaomi Mi Max release date to be May 10, 2016. So, there are just some days left before we welcome a brand new member of the Xiaomi team. Besides, MIUI 8 will also debut and it is very likely that the Max smartphone will run on this UI, based on Android Marshmallow OS.

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/7-of-the-top-smartphones-to-come-in-may-4gb-ram-dual-cam-4500mah-batt/

Audi A3 e-tron v BMW i3 v Citroen C4 Cactus v Toyota Prius : Economy comparison test part two

By now you’ve hopefully read part one of this economy comparison test, where we set out for 100 kilometres of urban driving.

The aim of part one was to find out which of the four cars on test – Audi A3 e-tron,BMW i3 range-extender, Citroen C4 Cactus and Toyota Prius – was the most efficient, city-friendly commuter. And the winner was clear.

Audi A3 e-tron v BMW i3 v Citroen C4 Cactus v Toyota Prius: Economy comparison test part two

But not everyone only drives around town. Sure, it could be argued that if you’ve got $70,000 to spend on a BMW i3 you’re probably going to have a couple of other BMWs or more open road-appropriate cars for highway journeys.

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https://www.caradvice.com.au/433059/audi-a3-e-tron-v-bmw-i3-v-citroen-c4-cactus-v-toyota-prius-economy-comparison-test-part-two/

Reasons why iPhone 7 Plus will beat Nokia smartphone

Nokia is coming back. Apple is preparing new iPhones, including iPhone 7 Plus. And they all will be aiming at year end market. Well, we think iPhone 7 Plus will have more advantages to beat Nokia because…

Reasons why iPhone 7 Plus will beat Nokia Android smartphone

H2 of 2016, especially towards the end of the year, will be much busier than now since many big brands such as Apple, and Nokia will release their flagships. According to what we know so far, Apple will probably introduce a handset called iPhone 7 Plus equipped with many advanced features. Furthermore, it is even said to be able to defeat Nokia’s upcoming device thanks to sporting a gorgeous design and powerful specifications.

Speaking specifically, the phone has appeared in a 3D video render lately, showing a beautiful machine with redesigned antenna lines and a dual camera setup on the back. Besides, it boasts a magnetic smart connector, a big dual speaker, a Lightning port, but no audio jack. Anyway, we’re absolutely happy with this iPhone 7 Plus’s appearance. How about you?

In terms of iPhone 7 Plus specs, it is likely that the phone will own a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED screen, 3D Touch tech, a 5MP front-facing snapper, a physical home button with a fingerprint sensor underneath, and a USB Type-C port. In addition, iPhone 7 Plus is expected to run on iOS 10 and employ an Apple A10 chip paired with 16/64/128/256GB ROM. For the rest of the hardware, we still need to wait a bit more for a full sheet of specs.

iPhone 7 Plus price and availability

Basing on Apple’s tradition, we predict that iPhone 7 Plus will debut together with iPhone 7 in the Q3 of 2016. Additionally, we cannot say it will be launched with an affordable price because… it is impossible, rite?! Though, it should not get over $900, do you agree? So, with what has been listed above, do you think iPhone 7 Plus can win the race?

(pricepony.com.ph)

Sugr Cube wireless speaker review : Innovative features, beautiful design, great sound

At a Glance

The Cube by Sugr is billed as the world’s first portable Wi-Fi speaker with Spotify. That may be the case, but I found the Cube to be much more than that. I found it to be a wireless speaker marrying form and function—one that doesn’t need a smartphone or app to satisfy your musical cravings.

Pros
  • Native Spotify Connect integration
  • Small footprint, sleek and stylish
  • Can play music without a smart device
Cons

Shell’s Concept Car Combines Goofy Looks With 107 MPG

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If Silicon Valley has its way, future cars will both be self-driving and electric. Judging from the way Google’s Self-Driving Car looked, they’ll probably also look like they came straight out of cartoons. If the latter’s actually the case, then Shell’s Concept Car should feel right at home.

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Designed by Gordon Murray (yes, the guy who designed the McLaren F1), this cute-looking automobile neither drives itself nor runs on an electric powertrain. Instead, the car, which looks like an updated version of Murray’s T.25 City Car, runs on a regular gas engine, albeit with one thing that sets it apart from most any gas-guzzler on the road – the darn thing boasts serious fuel efficiency.

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Moto G4 Plus : Good-looking guy with 16MP cam to come in…

A new flagship member of the Motorola Moto G line-up is coming. It will be called Moto G4 Plus and equipped with many top specifications…

Moto G4 Plus: Good-looking and strong with 16 MP cam and…

Despite being acquired by Lenovo in 2014, Motorola as well as their smartphones has not been killed completely. “We’ll slowly phase out Motorola and focus on Moto,” said Osterloh. In fact, some Moto smartphones have been introduced lately and now it is time for a flagship. At the Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro launch, Mr. Yang Yuanqing – Lenovo CEO, hinted that Motorola would be unveiling a new, “exciting” handset in June. And it has been predicted to be either Moto G4 Plus or Moto G4, or maybe both will come.

Recently, some alleged Moto G4 Plus’s renders and leaked photos have appeared on the internet. Its front sports an“unconventional, tilted square-shaped” home button with a fingerprint sensor underneath, and there is an alloy frame covering around the machine. Though, we’re not sure if the G4 Plus’s back is made of metal or plastic. Anyway, it looks cool, rite?!

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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/moto-g4-plus-good-looking-guy-with-16mp-cam-to-come-in/

Ute comparison : Ford Ranger v Holden Colorado v Isuzu D-Max v Mazda BT-50 v Mitsubishi Triton v Nissan Navara v Toyota HiLux v Volkswagen Amarok

Utes, pick-ups, trucks, dual-cabs, double-cabs – whatever you call them, these big four-door 4×4 haulers are massively important to buyers in Australia.

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The 4×4 utility segment has boomed in recent years, and it remains one of the strongest parts of the Australian new car market – indeed, roughly one in every 10 vehicles sold in this country will be a four-wheel-drive commercial vehicle.

But the fact is that these vehicles are now performing dual roles – they are often driven as business vehicles during the week and then turned around as family run-arounds on the weekend.

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https://www.caradvice.com.au/388419/ute-comparison-ford-ranger-v-holden-colorado-v-isuzu-d-max-v-mazda-bt-50-v-mitsubishi-triton-v-nissan-navara-v-toyota-hilux-v-volkswagen-amarok-2/