Monthly Archives: August 2016

LG 32LH604V review

LG 32LH604V review

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There are two reasons to fly the flag for an LG TV: OLED screen technology and its intuitive WebOS interface.

The 32LH604V isn’t high up enough in LG’s TV range to qualify for an OLED panel, nor does it have Ultra HD 4K resolution.

Then again, we’re not expecting top picture tech on a small screen at this price.

Full HD resolution is perfectly respectable for a 32in TV, but you’ll be glad to hear that this 32in TV also comes with the latest WebOS 3.0 interface.
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https://www.whathifi.com/lg/32lh604v/review

The best Pebble Time and Pebble Time Round watch faces

The best Pebble Time and Pebble Time Round watch faces

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So you have yourself a Pebble, Pebble Time or Pebble Time Round. You’ve charged it up, figured out the tricks and downloaded our edit of the best Pebble apps. What’s next in your Pebble customization journey?

Part of any Pebble’s appeal is the retro looks so you’ll want a watch face to match. Now Pebblers don’t have quite the pick of feature heavy watch faces that Apple Watch and Android Wearusers can choose from, but there are still plenty of Pebble faces with little tricks of their own.

The best part is that the upcoming Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2watches will also be able to support all the current watch faces – and there will be plenty of new ones to choose from too.

Best Pebble watch faces

Bear in mind that colour Pebble Time watch faces will look more vibrant on your smartphone’s screen than on the smartwatch itself, and not every face will work with Pebble Time Round because of its circular shape. That said, there are many more Round options now and the store is often updated with new designs.
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https://www.wareable.com/smartwatches/best-pebble-watch-faces

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited v Volkswagen Touareg 150TDI comparison

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited v Volkswagen Touareg 150TDI comparison

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When it comes to SUVs, two names that have featured prominently in the segment’s expansion are Volkswagen Touareg and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Both names embody the meaning of SUV — they work well in and around the city, while also remaining fairly capable off the beaten track.

With a starting price of just under $70,000, these two SUVs represent a curious position in the market. They’re only available with five seats and cost considerably more than the rest of the five-seat SUV pack.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited v Volkswagen Touareg 150TDI comparison

The price premium is redeemed on the towing front, however. Both vehicles offer an impressive 3500kg braked towing capacity, which is only matched by more expensive SUVs, or in the case of the Y62 Nissan Patrol, one that is only available with a petrol engine.

We saddled up and hit the road to figure out which of these two offers the best value for money and most importantly, the best drive.
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https://www.caradvice.com.au/475186/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited-v-volkswagen-touareg-150tdi-comparison/

The Acer Predator 21 X : Blazing Specs on the World's First Curved Screen Laptop

The Acer Predator 21 X : Blazing Specs on the World’s First Curved Screen Laptop

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When you’re talking about a gaming laptop with presence, Acer’s Predator 21 X has it. Not only does this giant rig weigh in at over 15 pounds, but it also sports a full RGB mechanical keyboard and not one but two Nvidia 1080 GPUs. Oh, and its 20-inch screen is the first curved display we’ve ever seen on a laptop.

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The beefy specs don’t end there either, as Acer says the Predator 21 X will also feature one of Intel’s upcoming 7th gen Core i CPUs, up to 64GB of RAM and room for four SSDs, which can be configured in RAID 0 for blisteringly fast storage speeds.

But what impressed me the most is that the 21 X isn’t just a big brute; it’s got some secrets too. To the right of the keyboard is a numpad with the kind of low-profile chiclet keys you’d get on a traditional laptop. While that would normally be OK, it arouses some suspicion on a system featuring a mechanical keyboard with Cherry switches. That is until you realize you can pry out the whole numpad and flip it over, revelaing a big two-button touchpad for when you can’t use a mouse. This gives the Predator 21 X a level of of adaptability and sophistication that’s a cut above other gaming laptops.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/acer-predator-21-x-worlds-first-curved-screen-gaming-laptop

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Review

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Review

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Today I’m taking a look at one of the first FE lenses released for the system, the FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS.  Until the recent announcement of the new G Master 70-200mm f/2.8, this lens was the only option for a native telephoto zoom lens for full-frame E-Mount.  It fills the classic telephoto zoom range that is a staple of many photographers’ kits, and the constant f/4 aperture strikes a balance between speed and compactness. This lens is one of Sony’s ‘G’ series lenses, which are intended for high-end glass, so my expectations are fairly high for the lens. Let’s take a look.

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS on the Sony A7 II

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS on the Sony A7 II

Construction and Handling

The FE 70-200mm f/4 is billed as a pro-grade lens, and as you’d expect, the build quality is on a very high level.  The lens body is constructed of a mix of high quality plastics and metals, and the result is a solidly built lens that isn’t overly heavy.  The lens is similar in size to 70-200mm f/4 lenses for DSLRs, as is expected: the benefits of a short flange distance are lost once you get into the telephoto range. The FE 70-200mm has very smoothly operating zoom and focus rings that are well damped and feel great to use.  The included lens collar and white plastic lens hood are also well-built and fit the lens well.  In short, there’s nothing to complain about here.
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https://admiringlight.com/blog/review-sony-fe-70-200mm-f4-g-oss/

OUKITEL K4000 Pro 4G Smartphone Review – Latest & Cheap

OUKITEL K4000 Pro 4G Smartphone Review – Latest & Cheap

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In our previous reviews of Everbuying products, we have reviewed various super products like smartphones, tablets, Phablets, etc. Smartphones are the most sold electronic devices in the world. Smartphones have become the substitute for the Desktops and Laptops. You can do almost all tasks more conveniently on a smartphone with an ease of portability. There are smartphones available in the market with large screen sizes, great battery backup, good RAM & ROM capacities, Large memory storage space, etc.

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The product which I am going to review today is – OUKITEL K4000 Pro 5.0 inch 4G Smartphone which is available on the Everbuying.net  at $84.99 only. It has 2 GB RAM & 16 GB ROM which are good memory features. This makes smartphone very fast in terms of processing and operation of apps. It has a quad-core 1.0 GHz processor which enables its users to download & run apps and games of any size in this OUKITEL K4000 Pro Smartphone. You can also enjoy watching movies & videos on this smartphone as it has a large 5-inch high definition screen which shows all colors of the videos to you. It has Dual SIM card slots by which you can use 2 SIM cards simultaneously in this smartphone. You can also enjoy very high-speed 4G services on this smartphone.
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GenZe 2.0 Electric Scooter Review

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I hate to break this to you, regular Motorcycle.com reader, but you might be the wrong audience for the GenZe 2.0 electric scooter. How do I know? Well, if you’re here then you appreciate the speed, the sound, and the power (both mechanical and personal) motorcycling provides. The triple threat is an addictive combination to stir the emotions. The GenZe 2.0 doesn’t have any of that.

To keep it technically classified as a moped, 30 mph is the fastest it’ll go. Since it’s electric, it hardly makes a sound. And, according to GenZe, with a 170-lb rider it’ll take 10 seconds for the aluminum scoot to hit 30. So, power is scant, too. Actually, that’s not entirely accurate – the GenZe 2.0’s motor is rated to produce max torque of 74 lb-ft. It’ll easily go faster than 30, but it’s electronically governed to stop there. Any more and Uncle Sam will want GenZe to meet homologation standards and Johnny Law will require you to get a motorcycle license. As it stands, in many states if you have a license to drive a car then you can ride this scooter. In California, however, you’ll need an M2, or moped license.

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Hsu Research ULS-15 mk2 Subwoofer Review

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After feedback from customers who wanted a subwoofer that was friendlier to living room decor than the behemoth ported boxes and tall cylinder subs Hsu had been producing, Hsu Research released their first sealed subwoofer in 2008- The ULS-15. Hsu had already built a solid reputation for deep-digging, accurate, and affordable subwoofers. The caveat had always been size per Hoffman’s Iron Law which states that you can have two of the following, but never all three: sensitivity, small enclosure size, and deep bass. Low sensitivity necessitates a powerful amp and heavy-duty driver, which raises costs considerably. So, in an effort to make their subwoofers affordable, Hsu had traditionally decided to compromise on size instead. However, a strong demand for subwoofers with a more attractive size and shape prompted Hsu to break with their tradition in the ULS-15. While the ULS-15 went on to successfully fill its niche in the Hsu line-up, the years went by and new technologies made a compelling case for an overhaul, which brings us to the ULS-15 mk2.

The ULS-15 mk2 shares some of the same design features of the mk1, but also some important differences. However, before we get into design discussion, let’s begin where most users would with the ULS-15 mk2: unpacking.

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https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/hsu-uls-15-mk2

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Sinn 6200 Meisterbund I Watch With UWD Movement Hands-On

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As a limited edition of just 55 pieces, this Sinn 6200 Meisterbund I limited edition watch (debuted here) is going to be rather rare – but at the same time, it should also be a sign of things to come, as this is the first watch released by Sinn with an exclusive new UWD movement. Sinn is based in Frankfurt and worked closely with UWD (Uhren-Werke-Dresden) in Dresden to develop the caliber UWD 33.1 mechanical movement that you see inside of the Sinn 6200 Meisterbund I watch. It is a real beauty and feels like a decent value for the money. Who is behind UWD? None other than Marco Lang of Lang & Heyne watches, that produces very fine and traditional German watches.

According to Marco Lang, he and his partners were keen to open up a real German watch manufacture whose goal was to do special watch projects for other brands. Until UWD opened up, as far as I know, there were no major players in Germany who were in the business of producing movements for others. Apparently, Sinn is their first major client and helped them to get to the point where they are now. Sinn also apparently worked closely with them on the design of the UWD 33.1 movement which has an incredible-looking design, even if it is a basic manually wound time-only movement.

Sinn 6200 Meisterbund I Watch With UWD Movement Hands-On Hands-On
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Kia Optima Sportswagon first drive: A big friendly giant that lacks a bit of personality

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The Kia Optima is the sort of car that you see starring in flashy US TV commercials, where enormous NBA superstars cram their frames into the cockpit and ramble on about its superb comfort and desirability, despite the fact they likely own a fleet of Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis.

As such, the Optima has never been one to make waves in the UK, partly thanks to the fact that four-door saloons sales largely fall into the company car category, which has long been bossed by the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Insignia and, more recently, the Skoda Superb.

Sensibly, Kia has decided to stretch the salesman’s favourite and offer it in an estate body style, which it refers to as the Sportswagon. Us Brits love a spacious estate – what with our dogs and kids and bicycles – and the Korean marque hopes it will appeal to families with plenty of junk to haul, as well as more traditional business users.

Kia Optima Sportswagon review: The wiley wagon
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https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/reviews/kia/138636-kia-optima-sportswagon-first-drive-a-big-friendly-giant-that-lacks-a-bit-of-personality

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Audio Physic Avanti review

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Why should you buy Audio Physic’s Avantis when there are a multitude of better-known speakers from the likes of B&W, Focal and PMC? At first glance that’s not an easy question to answer.

The Avanti looks like just another premium two-way floorstander, and the world is hardly short of those.

But those familiar with the brand – admittedly, probably not so many in the UK – know that these towers are likely to have considerable substance.

Over its 30-year history, Audio Physic has turned out more than its fair share of fine speakers, and this current Avanti can be counted among them.
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https://www.whathifi.com/audio-physic/avanti/review

 

 

O+ Sonic Review

O+ Sonic Review

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O+ has one of the most affordable LTE devices in town in the form of the Sonic — it’s a five-inch phone that sports a quad-core Mediatek chip, and supports Band 28 700MHz LTE right out of the box. Is it your best bet for better connectivity? Here’s our review.

Design and Construction

Like other previous releases such as the XFinit, The Sonic employs a signature O+ design of a unibody polycarbonate back shell accentuated by chrome edges. At the front, we have the five-inch display enclosed in black bezels with a 69.8% screen-to-body ratio. At the top is the call speaker chiseled inside, the usual sensors, and the 2MP front camera.
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7 Things You Need to Know About Intel's 7th-Gen Core Processors

7 Things You Need to Know About Intel’s 7th-Gen Core Processors

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Intel has a new family of processors coming soon to a laptop near you. Dubbed Kaby Lake, the 7th-Generation Core processors should be of particular interest if you’re making do with an older machine, like to stream a lot of high-resolution video or enjoy gaming on the go — or some combination of all three.

At this month’s Intel Developer Forum, we got a taste of what the 7th-Gen Core processors could do. During a demo at the forum, a Dell XPS 13 laptop was able to play the graphically demanding game Overwatch, using standard integrated graphics on the new platform. With Intel’s announcement today (Aug. 30), we now have a better idea of just how these CPUs will power the performance of an upcoming spate of notebooks, 2-in-1s and other computers.

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https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/intel-7th-gen-core

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Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2: Release date, specs, price and everything you need to know

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When it comes to activity tracking devices, Fitbit is a name many will recognise. The company already offers a huge number of options and they have just announced two more are on their way.

There are currently eight devices in the Fitbit line-up comprising the Zip, One, Flex, Alta, Charge, Charge HR, Blaze and Surge. The Charge, Charge HR and Flex have just had their successors announced though.

Here is everything we know about the Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/fitbit/138553-fitbit-charge-2-and-fitbit-flex-2-release-date-specs-price-and-everything-you-need-to-know

Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 1:1 Full-Frame Macro Lens

Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 1:1 Full-Frame Macro Lens

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Sony has introduced what it is calling a lightweight and compact 50mm Prime lens with 1:1 Macro capability, weighing just 236g, the lens is dust and moisture resistant, and can focus on subjects as close as 16cm. The Sony SEL50M28 will be available in Europe in October priced at approximately £500/$750 and €660.

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From Sony: Sony today introduced a new full-frame lens for the É‘ E-mount camera system, the FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens (model SEL50M28).

Ideal for everyday photography, this versatile 50mm macro lens features an f/2.8 maximum aperture that offers outstanding image quality and bokeh, while its 1:1 macro capability allows the photographer to get sharp close-up shots of their subject. Additionally, its comprehensive range of controls including focus-mode switch, focus-range limiter and the focus-hold button ensures a quality macro shooting experience for a wide range of users.
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https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-fe-50mm-f-2-8-1-1-full-frame-macro-lens-29816

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Victorinox Swiss Army INOX Titanium Watch Hands-On

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Given the sales success of the INOX (aka I.N.O.X.) watch collection, Victorinox Swiss Armyadded more models to the durable, decent-looking sport watch family for 2016. In addition to the slightly larger Victorinox Swiss Army INOX Professional Diver (hands-on here) and additional strap/bracelet options, the INOX now comes in a titanium versus steel case.

Let’s just get the irony out of the way first. What irony, you ask? Well in French, inox is used to refer to stainless steel (inoxydable). It makes sense for the watch collection that is otherwise produced out of grade 316L stainless steel, but is it just weird when they then release a titanium model in that same collection? Yes it is, but only for snobs like us who know that inox means steel. Though, that is easy to disregard for one of our favorite analog quartz sport watches that now benefits from a lighter case in a new sand-blasted finish.

Victorinox Swiss Army INOX Titanium Watch Hands-On Hands-On
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Asus MG248Q review

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The Asus MG248Q breaks many of the rules we’ve become used to with desktop PC monitors. It’s a 23.6-inch display with a 1080p native resolution that’s aimed squarely at gamers, with emphasis placed on features that will result in lightning-quick response times and fast refresh rates over image quality.

It uses a twisted-nematic (TN) panel, rather than the more advanced in-plane shift (IPS) technology. TN screens have fallen out of favor in recent years, as they can’t offer the same viewing angles as IPS, so when they’re viewed from an angle that’s not quite head on the colors will appear ever so slightly less bright, or skewed. The 16.7-million colour TN screen in the Asus MG248Q is limited to 170-degree horizontal and 160-degree vertical viewing angles.

But by opting for a cheaper panel technology, Asus has managed to add some extra features while keeping the price within very reasonable bounds.

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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/monitors-and-projectors/monitors/asus-mg248q-1326278/review

BMW R nineT vs. Harley-Davidson Roadster vs. Triumph Thruxton R vs. Yamaha XSR900 - COMPARISON TEST

BMW R nineT vs. Harley-Davidson Roadster vs. Triumph Thruxton R vs. Yamaha XSR900 – COMPARISON TEST

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I was raised to believe that motorcycles are an accumulation of parts. My father, a racer in every sense of the word, has built countless examples of them. He pushed every last one to their limits and, on a bad day at the track, crashed them, all without forming an emotional connection with a single one. They were parts. And easily replaceable ones at that.

four riders standing with their retro roadster motorcycles

These four motorcycles vary in terms of specification but are similar in their ability to bring a smile to your face.

What my father didn’t realize is that motorcycles can be more than that. They can be the things that light a fire inside of you—that make even the simplest commute seem special. Certain motor­cycles can stir your soul in such a way that you miss them every moment you’re not out riding them. And smile when you are. That, to us, is what heritage-inspired bikes like the BMW R nineT, Harley-DavidsonRoadster, Triumph Thruxton R, and Yamaha XSR900 are.
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https://www.cycleworld.com/bmw-r-ninet-vs-harley-davidson-roadster-vs-triumph-thruxton-r-vs-yamaha-xsr900-comparison-test

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Yamaha YSP-2700 review

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There are numerous reasons you might shun a traditional full surround-sound system in favour of something more convenient – lack of space, too many wires, too much hassle.

Yamaha’s YSP soundbar range has been one of the best solutions for over a decade now, offering a simpler, more compact way to get the surround-sound effect into your home.

And we think the Yamaha YSP-2700 could be its best iteration yet.

Build

It works by using 16 2.8cm array drivers, each driven by 2W of amplification, to beam sound around your room, bouncing it off the surrounding walls to create a 7.1ch effect – up from the Yamaha YSP-2500’s 5.1ch capabilities.

The grunt of the set-up is handled by the new cube-shaped front-firing wireless subwoofer, which works with the bar to create a total power output of 107W, and can be placed anywhere in your room.
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https://www.whathifi.com/yamaha/ysp-2700/review

 

LG MUSICflow P5 Special Review - Good Style And Sound Combined!

LG MUSICflow P5 Special Review – Good Style And Sound Combined!

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LG’s MUSICflow P5 Special is one of the few Bluetooth powered speaker that caught our attention lately. Why? It looks sleek and great with the promise of “HiFi” sound on a compact size.

Hello to LG MUSICflow P5 Special 

Recently, we were able to borrow one from LG Philippines to check what is it all about and if it is worth all you bucks. Let’s start.

Disclaimer: This unit was provided by LG Philippines for an honest review
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https://www.gizguide.com/2016/08/lg-musicflow-p5-special-review.html

Fitbit Charge 2 Review: This Redesigned Tracker Shines

Fitbit Charge 2 Review : This Redesigned Tracker Shines

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After the somewhat lackluster launch of the Alta and Blaze, Fitbit is returning to its two most popular fitness trackers, the Charge and the Flex, and giving them a long-awaited overhaul. The more expensive of the two, the Charge 2 ($149) features a new design with a much larger display, interchangeable bands and enhanced activity tracking, as well as a new tool to help you find your inner calm. Are these tweaks enough to keep Fitbit as the leader of the fitness tracker market?

A Classier, More Personalized Design

The Charge 2 takes elements from both the Charge HR and the Alta; it’s about as wide as the former, but has the angular stylings of the latter, making this a much more attractive tracker. The face has a large black square screen, with a button on the left.
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Samsung Targets Gamers With Gorgeous Curved Displays

Samsung Targets Gamers With Gorgeous Curved Displays

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Samsung is no stranger to producing gorgeous monitors for work and entertainment, but now the company is making a direct bid for your gaming den. The tech giant has taken the wraps off two new curved displays that leverage its quantum dot technology for gamers: the compact CFG70, and the ultra-wide, ultra-immersive CF791. Look for them later this year at $399 and $999, respectively.

 The smaller, all-black CFG70 manages to look like a gaming peripheral without relying on extra-sharp angles or jarring red highlights. Its most notable feature is its a big blue LED light underneath the display, which will illuminate your equally colorful gaming peripherals while flickering in sync with whatever you’re playing.
 The extra lighting is a nice touch, but I was more taken aback by just how flexible the CFG70 is. The monitor rests on a unique ball-and-joint stand, which lets you pivot it side to side or flip it vertically if you want to use it to keep up with your Twitch chat. Samsung’s $399 curved gaming monitor (a 27-inch model will run you $499) packs a 1080p screen with a fast 1ms response time and AMD FreeSync support, which should mean minimal lag and screen tearing for competitive players.
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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/samsung-gaming-monitors-curved-release-date,news-23296.html
Nikon D3400 vs D3300 Comparison Review

Nikon D3400 vs D3300 Comparison Review

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Here is a quick comparison for the Nikon D3300 vs D3400 digital SLR cameras with APS-c sized image sensors.

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The newly announced Nikon D3400 offers a 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor.Previous model offers exactly the same resolution and size. So what may be the main differences when consider their specs list.

The Nikon D3400 is an entry-level digital SLR camera. The new model continues to offer an 11-point AF system. The device has a maximum ISO of 25,600, 12-bit RAW support. It has a 3″ rear screen with a resolution of 921,000 dots.

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Nikon D3300 features a new 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter and an “Expeed 4” image processor.
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http://www.dailycameranews.com/2016/08/nikon-d3300-vs-d3400/

Samsung Galaxy C7 review : A Note for the masses

Samsung Galaxy C7 review : A Note for the masses

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1. Introduction

Busy expanding its lineup, Samsung is using a Sesame Street approach of sorts, going through the alphabet one letter at a time. For the most part, this naming scheme works well and helps avoid confusion. We know the “S” line is the place to get flagships, the upper-midrangers designated with an “A”. Further down the price ladder, there is the budget “J” series and the Tizen-powered “Z”.

Samsung Galaxy C7 review

But things have been getting a bit weirder lately with the introduction of the “On” lineup and the new “C” line. The latter currently includes the 5.2-inch Galaxy C5 and the 5.7-inch Galaxy C7. Both were made official in late May and are currently available in China and Hong-Kong, but have also got the all-clear from the FCC, which means they will likely be going international soon.

The hard bit is to guess how the C-line fits in Samsung’s existing lineup. With midrange specs and slim all-metal bodies, the closest comparison seems to be to the Galaxy A lineup. The C5 and C7 do, however, bring about a few notable hardware improvements over the “A” models, so we’re curious to see how the Koreans will market them.
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https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_c7-review-1482.php

2016 Cadillac ATS-V vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS-V Showdown : Generation Gap

2016 Cadillac ATS-V vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS-V Showdown : Generation Gap

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Time is a flat circle, especially in the automotive industry, where if you drive long enough you’re likely to meet yourself coming back around again. This was exactly how I felt whenCadillac debuted the ATS-V sedan just last year: here was a four-door sports sedan aimed at entry-level buyers who might have previously considered a BMW – specifically, one with an ‘M’ badge on the trunk. It was déjà vu all over again, because you see, I’ve had that same Cadillac formula sitting in my garage for close to a decade now.

Confused? Let me explain. Back in the early 2000s, Cadillac needed a game-changer to try and break free from its image as the purveyor of mile-long grandpa rides stuffed with more leather than a BDSM convention. The answer seemed to lie in the upcoming CTS sedan, which arrived for the 2003 model year and whose platform had been designed from the start to offer the level of athleticism required to compete on an even plain with the European luxury brands that dominated the market.

The ATS parallels are numerous: the first-generation CTS was a small (slotting in somewhere between the 3 Series and the 5 Series), rear-wheel drive sedan paired with an attractive price and a (gasp!) manual transmission. Things really got interesting the year after, however, when Cadillac made the CTS the first V-badged vehicle in its long history by dropping in a 5.7-liter LS6 V8 engine pulled from the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, making a six-speed manual gearbox mandatory, and selling it in your choice of either all-silver or blacked-out paint schemes.
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Sennheiser PC 373D Review : Luxury Sound, Luxury Price

Sennheiser PC 373D Review : Luxury Sound, Luxury Price

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Sennheiser is no stranger to offering high-end audio to high-end customers, and the company’s PC 373D gaming headset is no exception. This premium peripheral offers excellent 7.1 surround sound and a supercrisp microphone, all within a lightweight and stylish design that’s a joy to wear for hours on end. It’s even got a nifty companion app that lets you change settings on the fly without sifting through tiresome menus.

While some of the 373D’s competitors — even wireless ones — offer similar features for less money, the headset’s wonderfully immersive sound and all-day comfort may make it worth the premium for you.

Simple but stylish

The black-and-red Sennheiser 373D skirts the line between simple and stylish. The headset’s plush velvet ear cups and headband bring Sennheiser’s high-end headphones to mind, while its black plastic frame is unassuming enough to blend into your desk full of gaming gear.
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Polaroid iZone Camera Review

Polaroid iZone Camera Review

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iZone iE877

The Polaroid iZone is a compact, mini zoom camera with an 18-megapixel sensor and 8x optical zoom. It’s available in several different colours, with the distinctive Polaroid multicoloured stripe on the front. It’s available for £131.41/$197 from Amazon. Developed in conjunction with Sakar, the parent company of Vivitar, the camera is produced by them using Polaroid branding.

Features

Polaroid says the Polaroid iZone has an 18-megapixel sensor, 8x optical zoom and the capability to record 1080p HD video. There is a 2-inch preview/menu screen on the back and the camera has built-in Wi-Fi, for easy sharing.

There is a built-in lithium battery and in the box, you get a charging cable, plug with USB adaptor, wrist strap and a software disk, which when installed can be used to access your images and videos in an easy to use interface..
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Fitbit Flex 2 first impression : Swim-friendly tracker makes a splash

Fitbit Flex 2 first impression : Swim-friendly tracker makes a splash

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Fitbit Flex 2 is the first swim-proof fitness tracker from the company and we can almost hear the collective sigh of relief.

In the face of the Misfit Speedo Shine 2 and gamut of other water resistant trackers, it’s taken Fitbit a long time to answer the call of swimmers. And on paper at least, the Flex 2 looks like the real deal.

Fitbit Flex 2 first look

Priced reasonably at $99.95, the features aren’t as advanced as the Fitbit Charge 2, but it’s geared towards the entry level crowd who want a tracker that’s slim, versatile and of course, waterproof. The one we’ve tried is still an early version, and the full Flex 2 will be slightly different.

Design and notifications

Just like the Fitbit Alta and its predecessor, the new Flex is chasing the fashion conscious folk by letting wearers switch out the original bands for bangles, pendants and a whopping selection of seven Classic bands.
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Luxury SUV Comparison : Audi Q7 v BMW X5 v Jaguar F-Pace v Lexus RX350 v Mercedes-Benz GLE v Porsche Cayenne v Range Rover Sport v Volvo XC90

Luxury SUV Comparison : Audi Q7 v BMW X5 v Jaguar F-Pace v Lexus RX350 v Mercedes-Benz GLE v Porsche Cayenne v Range Rover Sport v Volvo XC90

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When it comes to generously sized premium SUVs, the fun really begins at the $90k-$100k mark. Why? Because at this sweet spot, the choice of people-moving metal on offer is as diverse a melting pot as you’ll likely find at any other price point or broadly encompassing segment.

2016 Luxury SUV Comparo_Range Rover Sport V Jaguar F Pace V Porsche Cayenne V Volvo XC90 V BMW X5 V Audi Q7 V Lexus RX350 V Merc GLE250d-144

When talking prestigious big-SUV badge cache, there are two unavoidable anchor points. The first is the veritable upmarket SUV originator, the Range Rover, and buyers can slip into the Sport in relatively bare-boned 3.0 TDV6 S form for $91,754 (plus on-roads)

The other is BMW’s X5, a stalwart of German-badged, unibody-constructed luxury family haulers, spearheading the formula back in the ’90s when Mercedes-Benz’s ML-Class was a more rustic body-on-frame alternative and Audi was years away from its Q-branded SUVs.

Around since 2013 in this generation, you can slip into X5 territory for a little over $86K for the rear-driven sDrive 25d version, though the next-rung-up 2.0 xDrive 25d version for $91,155 (plus on-roads) – recently updated with added safety and tech – bring parity against the Range Rover and neatly sets a format with an exclusively all-wheel-driven, mostly diesel-powered eight-way field.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED and Regular Screen) Review

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED and Regular Screen) Review

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The Swiss Army knife of business laptops, Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Yoga can handle everything from light editing to heavy design work. Starting at $1,161, this 14-inch, bend-back 2-in-1 features a battery that will last a full workday, a screen with vivid colors, and a stylus for drawing and navigating Windows. We tested three configurations, one with a Core i5-6200U processor and 1080p touch screen, another with a Core i7-6400U processor and a 2560 x 1440 display and a third with a Core CPU and a 2560 x 1440 OLED display. In all cases, we found strong performance, long battery life and a superior productivity experience. The OLED panel, the first on a 2-in-1, offers colors more vibrant than any we’ve seen on a business laptop.

Design

If you want a 2-in-1 that is sleek, slim and professional, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is for you. Its understated black design with red accents calls attention to the job being done rather than the machine doing the work. Inside is an island-style keyboard, a trackpad and nub, a fingerprint reader, and a 1920 x 1080 touch-screen display surrounded by a thick, black bezel. A card reader is located on the back of the device, but it’s difficult to access when the X1 is in laptop mode, so you’ll want to close the laptop or switch to tent or tablet mode before using the card reader. The computer features a carbon-fiber lid and a body made from magnesium, and it feels very solid despite how light it is.
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