Monthly Archives: April 2016

The 5 Best and Worst Things About the HTC 10

The 5 Best and Worst Things About the HTC 10

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I was so disappointed in the HTC One M9 that I chose to replace my aging One M7 with a Galaxy S6 Edge. But the HTC 10 is the best phone the company has made in three years. From the design and the personalized audio profiles to the much-improved cameras, there’s a lot to like about this Android flagship. But it’s still a roller coaster of highs and lows.

Here the best and worst things about HTC’s new flagship phone.
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Ricoh GR II Review

Ricoh GR II Review

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SUMMARY

The Ricoh GR II updates its predecessor with Wi-Fi that works from most any device, a deeper raw buffer and wireless flash support, but keeps everything we loved in its predecessor. Are the tweaks enough to keep this large-sensored yet pocketable camera relevant in 2016? Find out now in our in-depth Ricoh GR II review!

PROS

Shooting with a wide prime helps you see new shots; Good performance and fast autofocus; Excellent sharp, bright lens; Very customizable; In-camera Wi-Fi works with more than just Android and iOS; Supports Pentax wireless flash strobes

CONS

Fixed, wide prime lens isn’t for everyone; Cramped controls; Burst capture is slower for JPEGs; Tends too warm under incandescent lighting; Wi-Fi app is poor, and web browser control has cluttered interface
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https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ricoh-gr-ii/ricoh-gr-iiA.HTM

XTZ Cinema M6 Speaker System Review

XTZ Cinema M6 Speaker System Review

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AT A GLANCE

Plus

  • Very dynamically capable, with high power handling, high output
  • Solidly integrated front stage
  • Impressive subwoofer output and extension
  • Flexible “tripole” surround speakers

Minus

  • Slightly forward tonal balance (but perfect for behind-screen placement)
  • Pricey

THE VERDICT

Reference performance for movie playback, from some unusual speaker designs.
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https://www.soundandvision.com/content/xtz-cinema-m6-speaker-system-review#VOy5BfQOtLAz00oT.97

Fitbit Blaze v Fitbit Surge : Battle of the fitness watches

Fitbit Blaze v Fitbit Surge : Battle of the fitness watches

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Updated : helping you decide which of Fitbit’s watches is right for you

The Fitbit Blaze is the company’s first fitness tracker that promises to be equally at home in the gym as it is in the office.

We’ve now had time to review the Blaze and even decided to make it our current fitness tracker fave. While it might not bring anything groundbreaking to the table, it still does what Fitbit trackers do best and wrapped it all up in its most attractive design yet.

 

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https://www.wareable.com/fitbit/fitbit-blaze-vs-fitbit-surge-876

Panasonic Toughbook 54 Review : Rugged but Rough Around the Edges

Panasonic Toughbook 54 Review : Rugged but Rough Around the Edges

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Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE version : 2GB RAM and surprisingly affordable

Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE version : 2GB RAM and surprisingly affordable

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After waiting for a while, Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE has been launched with affordable price. What is new and special about this smartphone? Let’s check it out…

Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE : more affordable price

Following the Company’s Asus Zenfone Go series, Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE has been launched this year. The smartphone contibutes to their affordable price phone offering. There are a slight upgrade in this version. Specifically, Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE operates a rather dated Android 4.4 KitKat. Other feature upgraded is the screen resolution to HD. And in terms of connectivity part, the handset has added support to LTE. Let’s talk about it more specific below.
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GoPro brings more stats to your action videos, BMW, Polar and more on the list

GoPro brings more stats to your action videos, BMW, Polar and more on the list

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GoPro has announced its Developer Program which allows other companies to make GoPro cameras do anything they need. It will also mean GoPro can take advantage of other hardware and sensors.

Big names like BMW and Polar have already announced cars and wearables that work with GoPro.


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https://www.pocket-lint.com/cameras/news/gopro/137327-gopro-brings-more-stats-to-your-action-videos-bmw-polar-and-more-on-the-list

 

Top Note smartphones H1 2016 : Lenovo Vibe K4 Note VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro VS…

Top Note smartphones H1 2016 : Lenovo Vibe K4 Note VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro VS…

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Lenovo Vibe K4 Note, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro and Meizu M3 Note are wonderful budget note smartphones in early 2016. Let’s see how they can compete and which one will win…


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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/top-note-smartphones-h1-2016-lenovo-vibe-k4-note-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-3-pro-vs/

Huawei P9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro : 4GB RAM phablets

Huawei P9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro : 4GB RAM phablets

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) and Huawei P9 Plus are the latest 4GB RAM flagships of their own companies. Yet, what do you think is the winner if we put them into a comparison?

Huawei P9 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

International 4GB RAM phablet war

Huawei P9 Plus vs Galaxy A9 Pro! It is the first time, everybody! They are all powerful 4GB RAM flagships the companies have just launched recently. About similarities, we can see each of them packs 4GB RAM, Full HD resolution, a Super AMOLED panel, Android Marshmallow OS (although they have a bit different versions: 6.0.1 for Samsung and 6.0 for Huawei, with Emotion UI 4.1 on top), a microSD card slot to expand its internal memory (up to 128GB), an 8MP selfie camera (with f/1.9 plus 1080p), a fingerprint scanner, and fast charging tech. In general, they are good phablets, but we still have to pick out the stronger, and differences may help.
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http://www.pricepony.com.ph/blog/huawei-p9-plus-vs-samsung-galaxy-a9-pro-4gb-ram-phablets/

 

New Fujifilm X-T2 Details Appear online

New Fujifilm X-T2 Details Appear online

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More information about the Fujifilm X-T2 has been leaked online, claiming that it will be announced before the Photokina 2016 event in September.

Fuji is busy this year as the company already unveiled the X-Pro2 earlier. Now another X-mount mirrorless interchangeable lens camera will be introduced later this year and it is expected to be the weather-sealed Fujifilm X-T2 model.

Fujifilm X-T1 will be replaced by the X-T2 models and big changes will be made to the EVF when compared to the X-T1. Now let’s look at other details.
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http://www.dailycameranews.com/2016/04/new-fujifilm-x-t2-details/

CTL J4 Plus Chromebook for Education Review

CTL J4 Plus Chromebook for Education Review

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The Pros

Solid build; Great display for the money; Affordably priced

The Cons

Short battery life; Mediocre performance; Shallow keyboard

Verdict

The CTL J4 Plus Chromebook for Education offers a sturdy design and colorful screen for the money, but the laptop’s battery life and keyboard disappoint.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/ctl-chromebook-j4-plus

Alcatel Onetouch Go Play Review : One Tough Budget Phone

Alcatel Onetouch Go Play Review : One Tough Budget Phone

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THE GOOD
  • Water-resistant
  • Withstands 5-foot drops
  • Handy ViewMe app
  • Better-than-average battery life
THE BAD
  • Weak video camera
  • Lackluster display
  • Subpar performance
VERDICT

The Alcatel Onetouch Go Play can survive everything from a dip in the water to an unexpected drop, making it a compelling budget option despite its lackluster performance.
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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/alcatel-onetouch-go-play,review-3547.html

 

 

Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Lens Becomes Official with Autofocus

Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Lens Becomes Official with Autofocus

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Zeiss has announced a new Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens with autofocus support for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Designed for landscape and architecture photography, the new Batis-series lens is the widest model in the lineup. The brand new wide-angle prime optic features an OLED screen, just like its siblings.

The first two Batis models are the 25mm f/2 and the 85mm f/1.8 as these optics deliver a very high image quality and provides the same dust and weather seals.

Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens to begin shipping this May

Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Lens Becomes Official with Autofocus…
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http://www.dailycameranews.com/2016/04/zeiss-batis-18mm-f2-8/

 

2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro – FIRST LOOK REVIEW : Fun motorcycles come in small packages, too.

2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro – FIRST LOOK REVIEW : Fun motorcycles come in small packages, too.

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Kawasaki has long been a player in the sub-250cc motorcycle market. Its Ninja 250 stood the test of time, before getting bumped up to 300cc in 2013. But with that move, it left the door open for a truly entry-level streetbike. We were recently invited to Kawasaki’s Irvine, California, headquarters to see the very first of the company’s 2017 model offerings, the brand-new-for-the-U.S.-market Z125 Pro.
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https://www.cycleworld.com/2016/03/04/2017-kawasaki-z125-pro-entry-level-streetbike-motorcycle-review-first-look

 

Alienware X51 R3 (2016) Review : VR-Ready and Affordable

Alienware X51 R3 (2016) Review : VR-Ready and Affordable

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THE GOOD
  • Attractive, living-room-friendly design
  • VR-ready gaming performance
  • Customizable lighting
THE BAD
  • Weaker CPU performance than competitors’
  • Can’t be configured with GTX 980
VERDICT

The Alienware X51 is an attractively compact gaming desktop and a powerful entry point into VR gaming.
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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/alienware-x51-r3,review-3088.html#p2

 

The Commodore 64 is returning with a HDMI output, handheld console version too

The Commodore 64 is returning with a HDMI output, handheld console version too

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Hot on the heels of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega games console and theforthcoming Vega+ handheld, another classic computer from the same era is about to return: the Commodore 64.

The 64 from Retro Games Ltd will take the form of two different devices. A reimagined version of the C64 computer will be available from December, which shrinks the original’s design a little but retains the full keyboard and unmistakable styling.

The Commodore 64 is returning with a HDMI output, handheld console version too
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Google Fit vs. Apple Health - They just want you for your body : Apple and Google are going head-to-head again

Google Fit vs. Apple Health – They just want you for your body : Apple and Google are going head-to-head again

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This is just what the tech world needed: another Apple versus Google battle.

Not only do we have Android Wear up against the Apple Watch in the hardware and sensor stakes, there’s also now the small matter of the underlying platforms powering them: Google Fit vs Apple Health.


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360-degree cameras : The best VR cams, no matter your budget

360-degree cameras : The best VR cams, no matter your budget

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If last year was all about virtual reality, then 2016 is all about 360-degree video.

These type of videos let you look in any direction – not just where a single camera may be pointing. A 360-degree video is often created using a system of multiple cameras that simultaneously record all angles of a scene. Ever wanted to see from the perspective of a race car driver? Well, thanks to 360-degree video and virtual reality, you can do that (see this example on YouTube).

360-degree cameras: The best VR cams, no matter your budget
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https://www.pocket-lint.com/cameras/buyers-guides/137301-best-360-cameras-the-best-vr-and-360-video-cameras-no-matter-your-budget

 

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S Café vs. Star Bolt C-Spec - COMPARISON TEST

Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S Café vs. Star Bolt C-Spec – COMPARISON TEST

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As I rolled out of bed lethargically, it was clear a bit of a pick-me-up was in order. This trio of hip café-inspired cruisers percolating in the Cycle World garage suggested we turn up the heat and hit the road in search of a good cup of joe. Cruising has always been about style, so it’s no surprise that a resurgent café racer culture should influence motorcycles in this otherwise distinctly American space. The Star Bolt C-Spec put an entertaining twist on the standard Bolt, while the Kawasaki Vulcan S Café took a similar path this year with hopes of capturing the minds of young riders. And while the Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight isn’t strictly café style, the bobber cues and sporty stance fit the stylistic mash-up perfectly.


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The MSI Z170A SLI PLUS Review : Redefining the Base Line at $130

The MSI Z170A SLI PLUS Review : Redefining the Base Line at $130

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MSI’s motherboard range seems to expand every generation. Alongside the channel range, there’s the MSI Gaming, micro-ATX gaming, OC Certified, Krait, ECO, SLI PLUS, PC Mate and some I probably can’t think of. Each set can have a chipset mix, depending on their target market. The SLI PLUS line is relatively new, with the Z170A SLI PLUS in his review being the latest model. The goal of the SLI PLUS is form, function and application at a low price, with a few future-proof features and enough hardware for most PC enthusiasts systems. They seem to sell well, so we got a sample in to see the fuss. Two word verdict: pleasantly surprised. Read on to see why.


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https://www.anandtech.com/show/10236/the-msi-z170a-sli-plus-review

Misfit Ray review : This reimagined tracker offers users more ways to wear

Misfit Ray review : This reimagined tracker offers users more ways to wear

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Like the Fitbit Alta, it’s hard (as a reviewer) to get excited about the Misfit Ray because it doesn’t offer much that’s genuinely new. That said, there are still plenty of people in the world yet to buy a fitness tracker – or even a wearable – and this is aimed at them. Maybe a classic watch wearer. Or the kind of person who stacks on costume bracelets. Or the smart home owner who wants to get a bit fitter. For the price, it’s a comprehensive package and the no charging deal – especially with the notification vibrations – is still a real pull. A sleek all-rounder that is easy to live with and makes itself useful in a couple of different ways.


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https://www.wareable.com/fitness-trackers/misfit-ray-review

Sony A6300 Review

Sony A6300 Review

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In mid-2014, Sony launched a product with spectacular appeal. The Alpha A6000, says its maker, is not only the best-selling mirrorless camera to date, but also the best-selling interchangeable-lens camera with a pricetag at or above US$600. Now, it follows up with the Sony A6300, a camera which has one very tough act to follow — but it looks to be more than up to the task.

The Sony A6300 keeps most everything which made its predecessor so popular, but makes some very worthwhile changes. Key among these are a new image sensor and updated image processing algorithms which, together, bring lower noise levels and much-improved autofocus. There’s also a brand-new, higher-resolution electronic viewfinder, and its made all the more useful by the ability to shoot with a live-view feed at rates of up to an impressively-swift eight frames per second. Add in some great refinements to the camera’s video capture capabilities, and the Sony A6300 looks to be a very promising product indeed.

Sony A6300 Review -- Product Image
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Audiofly AF240 Headphones Review

Audiofly AF240 Headphones Review

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Over-the-ear headphones get your hopes up. Those who choose to wear bulky cups balanced on top of their heads expect to be rewarded with above-average sound quality to make up for the lack of convenience, particularly on consumer-grade cans designed to be used outside of a studio environment. The Audiofly AF240 represent the first attempt by the Australian company to bridge the gap between the earbuds it’s known for, and the new territory that comes with the over-the-ear market.

 

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https://www.slashgear.com/audiofly-af240-headphones-review-12435375/

Audi A6 review : Executive saloon has quality and class to match the price

Audi A6 review : Executive saloon has quality and class to match the price

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The Audi A6 is an executive saloon that has a class-leading interior. It’s closest rivals are the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Jaguar XF.

Prices start from £32,295/$48,442 and if you buy your new A6 using carwow you can save £6,440/$9,660 on average.

Another new Audi, another faultless interior. The A6 cabin is truly a place where you could spend lots of time in. The overall premium atmosphere and the build quality are among the best in class, despite some extremely tough competition.

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