Monthly Archives: June 2018

What if Andromeda competed with Galaxy Note 9?

What if Andromeda competed with Galaxy Note 9?

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If the Microsoft Surface “pocketable” device Andromeda really was meant to be pocket-friendly, could it take on Galaxy Note 9? Imagine Microsoft came seemingly out of nowhere with a device as elegant and simple as the design you see above – that’s the “Andromeda” device that leaked (again) earlier today. What would Samsung do? They’d have to go back and check up on their Galaxy X, for starters.

The Samsung Galaxy X, x likely representing the unknown and/or the number 10, was rumored to be a smartphone/tablet hybrid sort of device with a pocket-friendly size and a foldable display.
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Misfit Command review : Misfit takes another swing at the hybrid

Misfit Command review : Misfit takes another swing at the hybrid

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The Misfit Command sports a beautiful, fun-to-wear design that’s also eye catching, and there are enough smarts here to actually be helpful. Misfit Link is bound to your own creativity, while the notification support is great for getting simple information quickly. It won’t rock your world when it comes to activity tracking however’ you’ll get the basics, nothing more. Despite the good smarts, there are some integrations, like Speedo and Harmony, that also appear to be broken.
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https://www.wareable.com/fossil/misfit-command-review

New Kia Picanto X-Line and Vauxhall Viva Rocks vs Suzuki Ignis Comparison

New Kia Picanto X-Line and Vauxhall Viva Rocks vs Suzuki Ignis Comparison

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New X-Line and Rocks versions of the Kia Picanto and Vauxhall Viva join the Suzuki Ignis in offering SUV looks in city car form

The contenders

*** Note : £1 = $1.32 (correct at time of post)
Kia Picanto 1.25 MPi X-Line

List price £12,600

Target Price £11,951
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5 Reasons to Wait for iPad Pro 2018 & 3 Reasons Not To

5 Reasons to Wait for iPad Pro 2018 & 3 Reasons Not To

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Apple is reportedly working on a brand new iPad Pro for 2018 and today we want to take you through reasons why you should, and shouldn’t, wait for the new iPad Pro model(s) to arrive.

If you’re hunting for a new tablet with a beautiful screen and a ton of horsepower, Apple’s iPad Pro line should be near the top of your shopping list.

The iPad Pro comes in two sizes, 10.5-inches and 12.9-inches, with three storage options (64, 256, 512GB) and four colors (silver, gold, rose gold, and gray) to choose from. You can also buy it with LTE built-in if you need always available connectivity.
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https://www.gottabemobile.com/6-reasons-to-buy-the-ipad-pro-2018-4-reasons-to-wait/

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7 reasons why you should check out the Honor 7A

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The Honor 7A aims to stick to the company’s idea of a phone that offers good value for money. With a slew of features like the 18:9 display aspect ratio, dual-rear cameras and more, the Honor 7A stands neck-to-neck with similarly priced products and also comes with a bunch of features that help it stand out from most of its peers. Here’s a look at some of these features.
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https://www.digit.in/features/mobile-phones/7-reasons-why-you-should-check-out-the-honor-7a-41939.html

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Sony SRS-XB41 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Review

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Sony SRS-XB41 Portable Wireless Bluetooth: Detailed Review

Sony has a legacy of making great audio products. There was a time (maybe a long long time ago) when a Sony music system could be found in practically every household. As the years passed and Apple’s iPod revolutionized how we consume music, Sony’s dominance started to slip out of its grasp. However, thanks to the digital revolution and the need for everything “wireless,” Sony is making somewhat of a comeback. The SRS XB41 is Sony’s portable Bluetooth speaker designed for the bass heads out there.
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https://www.digit.in/reviews/audio-video/sony-srs-xb41-review-133028.html

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G-SHOCK Mudmaster GG1000-1A: The Watch For The Unrelenting Road Ahead

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Whether you ride a tarmac-gripping hog or a hill-climbing Honda Africa Twin, you still seek the pleasure of a black twisted road, or the thrill and spill of the sandy dunes and rocky shores, pitched beneath a perfect blue sky.

Whatever your own particular bike hedonia, a life on the open road with its dust, grit, stones, terrain bumps and thumps and perpetual exposure to the elements is no environment for an ordinary watch – and you do need a watch because checking your cell on a motorcycle is a really bad idea.
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https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/miscellaneous/g-shock-mudmaster-gg1000-1a.html

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs VS The world’s best phones

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is now around a month out from release – give or take a couple weeks. Now’s the time we take a peek at what we know – and how that stacks up against the competition. That means the Galaxy Note 8, the iPhone X, and big sellers in China – especially those from Xiaomi. This isn’t EVERY phone people will consider when the Note 9 is set for release – and not long after launch, there’ll be even MORE competition. But it’s a start!

The following spec charts include the Galaxy Note 9, a device which has not yet been revealed by Samsung. The specifications on the Note 9 side of every chart are based on rumors, insider anonymous tips, and apparent hands-on accounts from analysts.
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Havit H987BT Bluetooth Earphones Hands-On Review

Havit H987BT Bluetooth Earphones Hands-On Review

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Recently, Havit sent us a bunch of items, including a powerbank, a Bluetooth speaker, and even a gamepad! But what we’re going to check out today is a wireless earphone dubbed the Havit H987BT Wireless Earphones. Let’s begin.

The box comes with the earphones itself, then the user’s manual, the micro-USB cable, and a couple of earpod tips. As you can see from the image above, it has a neckband design so most likely this earphones will be most ideal for people who do sports. The material is made up of silica gel– it’s smooth, light, and comfortable around the neck.
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Huawei P20 VS Honor 10 Camera Shootout: Should You Pay More?

Huawei P20 VS Honor 10 Camera Shootout: Should You Pay More?

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Which one wins?

Many people like to describe the Honor 10 as the poor man’s Huawei P20. With the same processor, camera setup and AI-powered shooting smarts, the phone sounds like a cheaper version of the P20, sans Leica branding.

Huawei P20 Specs
Cobra Drive HD Dash 2316D review: Dual cameras, neat features, poor night video

Cobra Drive HD Dash 2316D review: Dual cameras, neat features, poor night video

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This affordable dual-camera system captures daytime scenes nicely, but night video is below average.

Two years on from the 895HD, the Drive HD DASH 2316D offers only minor improvements, and none concern the video, which is weak by today’s ever-rising standards. The iRadar app is useful, but GPS is only an option. To our mind, the cheaper 895HD (if you can find it) is still the better deal.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3274564/cobra-drive-hd-dash-2316d-dash-cam-review.html

Best gaming laptops: Know what to look for and which models rate highest

Best gaming laptops: Know what to look for and which models rate highest

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We’ll help you pick out the perfect gaming laptop.

Picking a gaming laptop is a lot more fun today than it was five years ago, when a “real” gaming laptop meant 12 pounds of back-breaking hardware to haul around.

With major advances in laptop CPUs and graphics technologies, you can now get great gaming performance in sizes from slender to huge, and prices from budget to sky-high. That’s where this handy-dandy buyer’s guide come in.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3232986/best-gaming-laptops.html

Five Things You Need To Know About The KTM RC390

Five Things You Need To Know About The KTM RC390

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Orange you glad it’s even sportier than before

KTM updated this little rascal for 2017, but we’re just now getting our hands on the new bike. Basically it’s got even more of the things we liked and less of the ones we didn’t – more accel and decel, and therefore the RC’s an even bigger bargain than before if minimalist corner-carving is your thing.

More Power

KTM doesn’t come out and say the new RC (actually it was upgraded for 2017) has more power. All they say is the bike has a new side-mount exhaust system and revised settings – but our dyno doesn’t lie. T
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Ulefone X Review: A Perfect iPhone X Replica Under $200

Ulefone X Review: A Perfect iPhone X Replica Under $200

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The official announcement from Ulefone has been unleashed for the release of Ulefone X. With best quality screen and iPhone X replica, the device is primarily hype because of its wireless charging feature and the price. Under the budget of $200 company offered everything they could.

The smartphone has nothing to annoy or disappoint the users. It is fully loaded with optimal storage capacity, high-quality processor, and several other magnificent features to take your heart away at a single glimpse. Without wasting any time, let’s start Ulefone x review to analyze the design, Software, Hardware my battery power camera and other features.
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https://technosoups.com/ulefone-x-review-a-perfect-iphone-x-replica-under-200/

Aune S6 Review : warm, thick, impressive low end grunt

Aune S6 Review : warm, thick, impressive low end grunt

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Rating Disclaimer: ratings are subjective. Audio quality and value do not mean the same thing across all prices. A headphone with a 5 rating on audio at $5 does not have equivalent sound quality as a 5 rating at $500. Likewise, value at $5 is not the same as value at $5000 dollars.

Introduction

I started my relationship with Aune Audio (Ai Lo Er Science and Development Co., ltd.) via proxy. Penon Audio had announced on Facebook that the Aune M1s was coming out, and I thought it sounded like a just about perfect budget DAP.
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https://audioprimate.blog/2018/06/25/aune-s6-warm-thick-impressive-low-end-grunt/

Canon 70 -200 f/2.8 III and f/4 II Hands-On Review : First Look

Canon 70 -200 f/2.8 III and f/4 II Hands-On Review : First Look

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First look at Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 and f/4 L series telephoto lenses

Canon unveils new EF 70-200mm F/2.8 IS III USM and f/4 II IS USM L Series telephoto lenses for enthusiast and professional photographers.

Canon’s 70-200mm telephoto lenses have long been a staple for the advanced enthusiast and professional photographer. They have a sterling reputation in the industry, with outstanding optical design, sheltered within a robust, weather sealed body.
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https://blog.parkcameras.com/2018/06/first-look-at-canon-70-200mm-f28-and-f4.html

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S First Impressions

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For well over a month now, I’ve been using the Lenovo IdeaPad 530Sextensively, a fine multimedia laptop in a classy thin-and-light form factor. Now, hours after the Lenovo Ultraslim Laptops launch, I’m staring at the IdeaPad 330S, the little sister to the IdeaPad 530S. At first glance it’s easy to mistake one for the other; the IdeaPad 330S and the IdeaPad 530S look positively identical. But picking the new laptop up and turning it round and round in the hand reveals the differences in dimensions, and build quality.
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https://www.digit.in/features/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-330s-first-impressions-41897.html

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Xiaomi Mi 8 First Impressions: Not just another iPhone X lookalike

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2018 has seen a lot of smartphones try and ape the iPhone X. The notch, the vertical dual cameras and in some cases, even the construction and design. Well, no other phone comes close to being the Android-iPhone X as the Xiaomi Mi 8. Xiaomi’s flagship for this year blatantly copies Apple’s marquee device but that doesn’t necessarily take anything away from it. In fact, the Mi 8 felt quite powerful for the few minutes I had it in my hand at MWC Shanghai 2018. The Mi 8 this time packs a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED panel of full HD resolution with the new 19:9 aspect ratio. The extra real estate is there thanks to the notch.
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2019 Honda Pilot and HR-V load up on safety and cabin tech

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Honda has revealed the 2019 Pilot and 2019 HR-V, adding more tech and more active safety systems to one of its largest, and one of its smallest, cars. The model year 2019 refresh means that the automaker now offers Honda Sensing, its suite of driver-assistance and safety technology, either as standard or as an option across its entire range.

In the case of the 2019 Honda Pilot, the eight-passenger SUV gets new exterior styling to make it a little more aggressive. Honda Sensing – which includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, road departure mitigation, collision mitigation braking, lane departure warnings, and forward collision warnings – is now standard across all Pilot trims.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2019-honda-pilot-and-hr-v-load-up-on-safety-and-cabin-tech-28536086/

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NES Classic restock: Where to buy and what to expect

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Tomorrow is a big day for Nintendo fans, as the NES Classic will be returning to store shelves after more than a year away. Nintendo is giving consumers a second chance to own the NES Classic, which was notoriously hard to come by during its initial retail run. It’s probably going to be just as popular the second time around, so you’ll definitely want to plan ahead if you want to get one.
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https://www.slashgear.com/nes-classic-edition-restock-tomorrow-where-to-buy-and-what-to-expect-28536110/

Zeblaze VIBE LITE Review: Best Hybrid Smartwatch Under $50 USD

Zeblaze VIBE LITE Review: Best Hybrid Smartwatch Under $50 USD

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Zeblaze is one of the most reputed companies in Smartwatch manufacturer in China. It manufactures smartwatches and other appliances at a very reasonable and affordable price. The company not only builds watches but also ensures that proper quality is maintained during its manufacturing and maintenance. Zeblaze is deemed to ensure the durability and quality to maintain its credibility in the market.

Previously the company has launched Thor, Thor Pro, which was a huge success for the company. This time, Zeblaze has come up with an incredible smartwatch which is indeed very smart.
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https://technosoups.com/zeblaze-vibe-lite-review-best-hybrid-smartwatch-under-50-usd/

The 2019 Volvo S60 Polestar will be rarer than a supercar [Update: Pricing!]

The 2019 Volvo S60 Polestar will be rarer than a supercar [Update: Pricing!]

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Volvo’s most exciting car of the year will only be offered in depressingly minute numbers, the automaker has confirmed, with sightings of the 2019 S60 T8 Polestar Engineered on the road set to be rarer than a Ferrari or McLaren. Announced alongside the all-new S60 sedan earlier this month, the car will be the first of a new breed of Volvo vehicles given a thorough fettling by the Polestar team.

Polestar itself was rebooted twelve months ago, with Volvo shifting the division from its in-house tuner to a standalone company focusing on electrified performance cars.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2019-volvo-s60-t8-polestar-engineered-car-by-volvo-us-availability-limits-27535823/

5 Things to Know About the iOS 10.3.3 Update

5 Things to Know About the iOS 10.3.3 Update

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The iOS 10.3.3 update is the final iOS 10 release for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and today we want to touch on the most important things to know as we push into 2018.

iOS 10.3.3 isn’t nearly as exciting as iOS 11 update or Apple’s upcoming iOS 12 update, but it’s still an extremely important release thanks to the bug fixes and two dozen security patches on board.

Apple’s last iOS 10 update is a small upgrade, but even the smallest maintenance releases can have a dramatic impact on your device’s performance.
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https://www.gottabemobile.com/5-things-to-know-about-the-ios-10-3-3-update/

Surface Pro 5 Release Date, News, Specs and Rumors

Surface Pro 5 Release Date, News, Specs and Rumors

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The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release is still somewhat of a mystery, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what’s coming next. With that in mind, here’s the latest Surface Pro 5 news, rumors, release details and everything else you need to know.

Considering the last Surface Pro (2017) is over a year old, excitement is starting to build about a potential Surface Pro 5 in 2018 or early 2019. Or is it the Surface Pro 6? This next model is technically the 6th generation Surface.
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Top 15 Best Budget Micro Four Thirds Lenses 2018

Top 15 Best Budget Micro Four Thirds Lenses 2018

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If you are the owner of a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera and want to expand your lens collection without breaking the bank, then these top MFT lenses may be just what you’re looking for.

All of the lenses listed can be purchased for under £300 and even though they’re classed as ‘budget lenses’, this doesn’t mean the image quality is any less impressive.

You’ll find Micro Four Thirds lenses made by Panasonic, Olympus, Sigma, Samyang, Voigtlander, Leica and many others so there’s a wide variety of lens manufacturers listed below along with a variety of focal lengths so you can make an informed decision before you part with your cash.
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https://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-15-best-budget-micro-four-thirds-lenses-2019-32322

ASUS ZenFone 5z Review: Yet Another Flagship Killer?

ASUS ZenFone 5z Review: Yet Another Flagship Killer?

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It’s 10K/$187 more expensive than the regular version, but is it worth it?

It’s been quite a few weeks since we first took possession of ASUS’ budget flagship, the ZenFone 5z. Since then we’ve spent quite a bit of time with it, along with the phone’s other budget competitors in extensive real-world tests and usage.

After all the time spent with the ZenFone 5z in both in the Philippines and Vietnam, is it the definitive version of the new ZenFone series that you should buy?
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https://www.unbox.ph/gadget/asus-zenfone-5z-review-yet-another-flagship-killer/

2018 Audi Q2 v Volvo XC40 Comparison : Two small, chic luxury crossovers out of Europe duke it out

2018 Audi Q2 v Volvo XC40 Comparison : Two small, chic luxury crossovers out of Europe duke it out

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From our vantage point, there’s barely a volume carmaker of note without a small crossover SUV – a high-riding hatchback with attitude designed for young up-and-comers and well-funded downsizers in equal measure.

Two of the most obvious and well-credentialled options are tested here, the familiar Audi Q2 – a more playful and chic alternative to the grown-up Q3 – and the relatively new-on-the-scene Volvo XC40, a veritable frisson on wheels for any fan of all things Swedish (aided by China).
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https://www.caradvice.com.au/656770/2018-audi-q2-v-volvo-xc40/

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BlackBerry Key2 vs BlackBerry KeyOne: What’s the difference?

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The BlackBerry Key2 is finally here, more than a year after the KeyOne launched to relieve BlackBerry fans who had been waiting years for a truly modern device that met their need to have a traditional BlackBerry-like physical keyboard.

This year, BlackBerry Mobile is attempting to keep everything that made the KeyOne great, while improving areas that needed it.
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https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/buyers-guides/blackberry/144753-blackberry-key2-vs-blackberry-keyone

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Nokia X6 First Impressions: Tries too hard to fit in

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The Nokia X6 that launched in China last month is the Finnish brand’s first phone with a notch. The naming of the device is once again a throwback to Nokia’s glorious past. The X6 back then was a class-leading mobile phone with a touchscreen TFT display. Fast forward to 2018, it is now the first Nokia with a display notch. Not that it makes the phone any special. The market is flooded with phones that sport the notch. To be frank, despite all the hype and excitement around the phone’s impending launch in India, the Nokia X6 left me quite disappointed for the little time I got to play with it on the MWC Shanghai 2018 show floor.
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https://www.digit.in/features/mobile-phones/nokia-x6-first-impressions-tries-too-hard-to-fit-in-41886.html

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Lenovo IdeaPad 530S Review

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Lenovo IdeaPad 530S: Detailed Review

Some twelve years ago, when the James Bond film franchise hit a period of doldrums, Eon Productions took charge of the matter by rebooting the entire series with Casino Royale and injecting the film with a fresh stream of maturity and classiness. A reboot of this sort, I believe,  has taken place with Lenovo’s current generation of IdeaPads.

Launched in 2015, the 500 series of IdeaPads calls itself a range of ‘Powerful Multimedia Laptops’. And with the most recent addition, the Lenovo IdeaPad 530S, I believe Lenovo design has matured by a large margin.
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