Monthly Archives: October 2016

PlayStation VR vs. Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive : Which Should You Buy?

PlayStation VR has finally arrived and you, tech-savvy consumer that you are, find yourself at a three-forked road. In one direction lies the HTC Vive ($799) with its room-tracking technology that lets you walk around in a virtual space. The Oculus Rift ($599) has a solid library of games, apps and movies, and the long-awaited Touch controllers ($199) are almost here.

Then there’s the PlayStation VR ($399 for headset, $528 with camera and controller), which offers titles from popular developers such as Rocksteady Games and has a built-in audience of loyal PlayStation 4 owners, which makes for a cheaper entry point.

With so many strong candidates vying for your VR dollar, it can be difficult to find the right system for you. But fear not! Our three-way face-off should help you decide.

Design

In the world of high-end VR head mounted displays, every company has their own aesthetic vision.

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Asus ZenBook 3 vs. Apple MacBook : Super Skinny Laptop Face-Off

It would be a mistake to write off the Asus ZenBook 3 as a MacBook clone, because it’s not. Sure, it’s really thin, like Apple’s trendsetting ultraportable, but Asus’ machine stands out, offering a full-power Core i5 or i7 processor (no Core M weak sauce here) in a very svelte frame. The ZenBook 3 also has a very colorful 12-inch screen, and offers surprisingly robust audio, given its small size.

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The MacBook is the trendsetter for a reason, though: It offers a sharp display, surprisingly good ergonomics and excellent battery life. Read on to see which system deserves your money.

Design

Both the MacBook and ZenBook 3 are among the thinnest and lightest laptops on earth.

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https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/zenbook-vs-macbook

Kingston 1TB SSDNow KC400 review

The Kingston 1TB SSDNow KC400 is a hard drive that sets out to change perceptions. It’s long been assumed if you want impressively fast data transfer rates you need an SSD (solid state drive), as the lack of moving parts means it’s not relying on how fast a disc can spin to get at your data, but if you want large storage capacity, a traditional hard drive is the way to go.

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For many people the way around this was to have an SSD dedicated to booting the operating system and some core programs, with a second larger HDD for storing files and programs. Not ideal, especially for laptop owners who can only fit in one 2.5-inch drive into their device.

The Kingston 1TB SSDNow KC400 eliminates this problem in some aspects by including a very large 1TB of capacity into a single 2.5-inch SATA 3.0-capable SSD drive.

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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/kingston-1tb-ssdnow-kc400/2

GARMIN VIRB ULTRA 30 REVIEW

In the saturated world of action cameras, it is easy to assume that there are two broad categories: those that are made by GoPro and those that are not. While this was true at one point, it is simply no longer the case. Garmin, the GPS navigation powerhouse turned wearable tech company, is out to prove itself with the new Virb Ultra 30, which was one of the most full-featured action cameras on the market when it launched on August 31.

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Boy, what a difference a few weeks make.

Since Garmin announced the Ultra 30, both Sony and GoPro have come out with new versions of their flagship action cameras. The Ultra 30’s key selling points no longer stand out from the crowd. Its electronic image stabilization was trumped by Sony’s optical system; its voice control and integrated touchscreen were matched by GoPro’s Hero5 Black.

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https://www.digitaltrends.com/camcorder-reviews/garmin-virb-ultra-30-review/

 

2017 VOLVO S90 T6 REVIEW

Manhattanites looking for an escape from the city that never sleeps can find it by jaunting as far east as a drive or train ride can take you, to Montauk, Long Island. The attitude around the luxurious beach town is antithetical to that of the major metropolis that visitors leave behind — do things at your own pace, and enjoy the ride.

It might be an odd place then to test drive a car, but no place could be more fitting for a car like the Volvo S90, the flagship four-door sedan from a company that defies convention.

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Song of the open road

Volvo seems start its new designs with the basic blueprint of a car, and then have its engineers redraft them from memory, all the while adding extra twists that exemplify the brand’s unique approach to all facets of car making.

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https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2017-volvo-s90-t6-review/#/18

 

WD BLUE 1TB SSD REVIEW

Western Digital has long been the gold standard for hard disk drives. Ask any PC enthusiasts what hard disk to buy, and they’re almost certainly going to point you towards a WD Green or Blue. This reputation is not due to the company’s cutting-edge hardware – after all, hard disks are old-school. Instead, the company earned its goodwill through many years of building affordable, sensible, reliable drives.

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Despite that, the company was caught flat-footed by the rise of solid state drives, as its expertise in spinning disks didn’t translate to flash memory. Western Digital bought SanDisk to gain the knowledge it lacked, and now the company has released the fruits of that acquisition – the WD Blue solid state drive.

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https://www.digitaltrends.com/hard-drive-reviews/wd-blue-1tb-ssd-review/#/1-2

 

Arcam AVR850 A/V Receiver Review

Arcam’s new flagship A/V receiver, the AVR850, is about the most expensive receiver you can buy today: $6,000 here in the Land of the Free(-ish) (not counting a slightly more expensive, similarly spec’d model sourced by Arcam for AudioControl). That’s a lot of simoleons for a box that, on the surface anyway, doesn’t do quite as much stuff as the big-brand models, doesn’t have as much claimed-on-paper power or as many colored lights or flashing displays, and which exudes a substantially simpler design aesthetic. So what do you get for your extra couple of kilo-clams?

Arcam of Cambridge: PREVIEW: SR250 unique stereo AV receiver. The power and performance of a Class G Hi-Fi amplifier. The connectivity of a word-class AV amp. Literally the best of both worlds.

Sound quality, that’s what. At least, that’s what the British firm claims—and the aggregate opinion of the audiophile world seems to concur. Whether you regard audio’s higher end as a tight-knit community or a mere rag-tag of warring tribes, it is most certainly a village, especially in today’s net-connected age, and the collective judgment of a village is rarely wrong. But rather than take it on faith, we solicited a sample of Arcam’s latest design.

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https://www.soundandvision.com/content/arcam-avr850-av-receiver-review-specs#ovASzdACWXt4t0pr.97

Best USB Type-C Accessories and Cables

USB Type-C is the new standard connector for both charging and data on laptops, phones and tablets. While not every device has this powerful port yet, a number of prominent notebooks, including the Apple MacBook, HP Spectre, Dell XPS 13, ThinkPad 13 and Asus ZenBook 3 employ it. With Type-C onboard, you can copy files at USB 3.1 speeds, deliver enough power to charge a laptop or use Alt Mode to send other types of data using DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3 connections.

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Below you’ll find a list of USB Type-C accessories that will help you continue to use your older USB-A peripherals, charge your devices, provide extra ports and take advantage of USB Type-C’s ability to output 4K video. It’s everything you’ll need to make the most out of the new connector as you find it on more and more devices.

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https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/best-usb-type-c-accessories-cables

2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 Preview

Yamaha revealed a new YZF-R6, adding new engine modes, traction control, ABS and a front suspension system derived from the YZF-R1. The most successful 600cc supersport in AMA Road Racing history also receives new styling including an aerodynamic fairing, lighter aluminum fuel tank and all-LED lighting.

The engine remains a 599cc inline-Four with sixteen valves and a 13.1:1 compression ratio. The Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) system manages the fueling with three selectable maps. The new traction control system offers six levels of intervention (plus off). The system manages traction by balancing throttle opening, ignition timing, and fuel volume.

Yamaha says the TC is designed to minimize disruption of forward drive while also adapting to changing tire diameter and grip. Yamaha has not released any power numbers but did claim a wet weight of 419 pounds. That’s a two-pound increase over the outgoing model, but that’s also factoring in the new standard ABS.

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https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/2017-yamaha-yzf-r6-preview.html

Top VoLTE Smartphones Offered by Micromax

With increasing adoption of 4G technology gaining momentum in the country, Micromax Informatics introduced a slew of future ready smartphones that support VoLTE technology. The launch of Reliance Jio is set to disrupt the telecom sphere, with its attractive preview offers for consumers. Micromax aims to empower consumers with smartphones enabled with VoLTE technology. Micromax is India’s largest domestic handset player and also boasts of the largest VoLTE enabled smartphone portfolio amongst domestic players.

Micromax Canvas  Silver 5 Rs 17,999

Micromax Canvas  Silver 5 features a 4.8-inch HD AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection  powered by a 1.7 Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 40 processor Coupled with 2 GB of RAM.  On storage it comes with 16GB of internal storage expandable upto 32GB via microSD card.  Dual SIM device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop out of box. On camera it comes with 8MP camera with a Sony IMX219 sensor and blue glass filter. Canvas Sliver has 5 mp front camera. The phone features NXP Smart power amplifier and Dirac HD sound. On connectivity it includes 4G,WiFi, Bluetooth,GPS. The device is packed with 2000  mAh battery. the device has a 5.1mm thickness and weights 97grms the devce looks sleek quite slim and light.

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https://www.techupdate3.com/2016/10/top-volte-smartphones-offered-by.html

Best Laptop Docking Stations

Whether you take your laptop everywhere or always leave it in the house, you want to have the best possible experience when your machine is sitting on your desk. With a universal dock, you can attach your system to multiple monitors and a wide variety of peripherals with extra USB ports. Depending on your needs, you can find budget docks that will output to dual HD monitors over standard USB, or more expensive docks that have support for USB Type-C and for 4K monitors that will work not only with your current laptop, but also your next one.

Best Cheap Dock - Plugable UD-3900 Dual Display Universal Docking Station

They say you get what you pay for, but Plugable’s UD-3900 gives you a lot of performance for under $100. It supplies full-HD support to two monitors, and has all the ports that the vast majority of users need. If you don’t have a 4K monitor on your desk or a USB Type-C port on your laptop, this will support everything you have today at a low price.

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https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/best-docking-stations

Audio Technica ATH-2000Z review

When wearing Audio Technica’s new ATH-2000Z headphones, there is a possibility that you might be mistaken for someone being converted into a Cyberman from the BBC’s Doctor Who.

But since their closed-back design means that they’re more likely to be used in the home, the proof of these headphones will be in their sound quality, not in their fashion sense.

Build

While the ATH-2000Zs’ brushed metal housings might make you look a little robotic, they won’t weigh down on you.

Audio Technica have kept these headphones at a relatively low 294g, partially by using a lightweight magnesium baffle to hold the drivers in place.

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https://www.whathifi.com/audio-technica/ath-a2000z/review

OnePlus 4 Price, Images, Specs Leaked : Will Launch With 8GB RAM & 256GB Internal Storage

The OTA (Over The Air) update has been spreading around the way from the Chinese home ground.

One of the biggest and fastest growing smartphone maker OnePlus hoists the flag of its success with its every mobile phone. The upcoming flagship smartphone OnePlus 4 gets rumored around the web. Check out the OnePlus 4 price, images, and specifications from the below-mentioned details.

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The much-anticipated device from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer getting rumored to arrive with the lots of enticing features and specifications. The upcoming flagship model is the iteration of previously launched OnePlus 3handset. After the huge success of OnePlus One, OnePlus 2 and OnePlus 3, the Chinese firm ready to fire the smartphone markets with its OnePlus 4 mobile phone.

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Mini Cooper S Works 210 first drive: Pocket rocket lite

Some may have feared for Mini when BMW rolled in and took this British icon and modernised it, but spend 10 minutes on any major road and you’ll know that the public adoration for the Mini hasn’t abated.

With the John Cooper Works super-charged version tearing up roads and the Cooper S trailing not far being, Mini has introduced another hot model, the Cooper S Works 210. You guessed it, the 210 refers to the bhp, as this car neatly slides into the space between these two models.

And what a space to wiggle into, as this is Mini is a whole lot of fun to drive.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/reviews/mini/139152-mini-cooper-s-works-210-first-drive-pocket-rocket-lite

Nikon D3400 Review

Introduction

The Nikon D3400 is a new entry-level DSLR camera with a 24.2 megapixel DX format APS-C sensor with no anti-aliasing filter. The main improvements to the D3400 are extended battery life and SnapBridge support. Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), SnapBridge creates a connection between the D3400 and a smart device, making it possible to wirelessly and automatically transfer images. The Nikon D3400 also features an EXPEED 4 processor, 5fps continuous shooting, a 3 inch 921k-dot LCD monitor, one-touch full 1080p HD video recording with autofocus, quick-access Live View mode, ISO range of 100-25600, 11-point autofocus system with a cross-type sensor in the centre, 10 special effects, and an interactive Guide Mode. The Nikon D3400 is available in black priced at £399.99 / €489 for the body only, £469.99 / €579 in an 18-55mm non-VR lens kit, or £489.99 / €599 / $649.99 with the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR retractable kit lens.

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https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_d3400_review

Best smart analogue watches 2016 : Withings, Mondaine and more

What’s the difference between a smartwatch and a smart analogue watch? They might sound like the same thing, but there’s a way to tell the two apart from each other.

A smart analogue watch blurs traditional watch designs with contemporary fitness tracking and notification tech. You won’t see full touchscreen displays like you get on Android Wear watches or the Apple Watch. You certainly won’t have to deal with a couple of days of battery life, that’s for sure. Those smarts are added in a more discreet and elegant way.

Whether you’re style obsessed or want something that’s good at tracking your steps without hammering the battery, here’s our pick of the top smart analogue watches to get around your wrist.

New smart analogue watches inbound…

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https://www.wareable.com/smartwatches/best-smart-analogue-watch

Gigabyte P34G v5 Gaming Laptop Review

What is the Gigabyte P34G v5?

With the new 10 series Nvidia Pascal chips now widely available, any gaming laptop still for sale that features the older 9 series mobile GPU is probably going to struggle unless it has been given a nice discount or offers something different. Our last laptop review, the 15.6” Aorus X5S Camo had a superb spec but at £1,800/$2,700 looked very expensive and almost obsolete compared to some of the latest offerings with the 10 series GPU. The laptop we now have for review is also from Gigabyte but features very much at the opposite end of the gaming laptop spectrum.

Kết quả hình ảnh cho Gigabyte P34G v5 Gaming Laptop ReviewThe Gigabyte P34G v5 available now for just £900/$1,350 comes well under that magic £1,000/$1,500 barrier, but as you would expect in the gaming laptop world, the specification has been reduced somewhat to compensate. The P34G v5 gives us a Full HD 14” LCD display with GTX960M graphics, i7-6700HQ CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM and dual storage in the shape of a M.2 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD. On paper it’s not likely to impress with its gaming power as the GTX960M is not the fastest GPU, but it could still have a lot to offer. Read on to find out how it performs in our tests.

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https://www.avforums.com/review/gigabyte-p34g-v5-gaming-laptop-review.13006

2017 Renault Megane Zen and GT-Line Review

 

Phase two of Renault Australia’s new product assault has arrived, in the form of the fourth-generation Renault Megane hatch. Launched hot on the heels of the Koleos SUV, the French-branded small car shapes up as a huge improvement.

To make its small car staple a legitimateVolkswagen Golf rival, Renault has given the Mk4 Megane new architecture, a sexier body, completely revised cabin with the latest infotainment, punchy turbo-petrol engine and plenty of standard features.

We attended the Australian launch this week, spending a few hours behind the wheel of three of the four variants to be offered here in Oz. Here we cover the mid-range Zen and GT-Line. We’ll report on the exciting Renault Sport-tuned Megane GT tomorrow. Stay tuned.

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https://www.caradvice.com.au/489251/2017-renault-megane-zen-and-gt-line-review/

Hands on: Bose SoundTouch 300 review

Perhaps the two biggest things in the world of home audio right now are multi-room streaming speakers and soundbars, but it’s uncommon for the two to intersect.

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In the past the Sonos Playbar has done just that, and now Bose is getting in on the action with its SoundTouch 300, which is compatible with the company’s SoundTouch range of multi-room speakers.

While Bose has positioned the SoundTouch 300 as a weighty addition to your existing SoundTouch multi-room setup, it’s also a surprisingly capable soundbar in its own right.

Design

The SoundTouch 300 isn’t the smallest soundbar we’ve ever seen. At 10.8 x 97.8 x 5.7 cm, its size is substantial, and while it felt perfectly size matched with the large TV used for the demonstration, if you’re using a smaller 32 or 42 inch TV you might find it to be far too wide.

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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/bose-soundtouch-300

THINKSOUND ON2 REVIEW

After a long-standing love affair with sustainably focused headphone maker Thinksound’s On1 on-ear headphones, we were excited to get our hands on the On2, the newly updated model.

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Though we were pleased with the On1’s beautiful design and huge soundstage, we had a tough time getting around occasional harshness in the treble and a few other minor annoyances which we learned Thinksound addressed based on our feedback.

For the On2, Thinksound dealt with each of our small sonic gripes, maintained the phones’ gorgeous aesthetic, and dropped the price point by $50 – resulting in a nearly perfect product update.

Out of the box

The packaging of the On2 is identical to that of its predecessor. The headphones emerge from a sleeved recycled cardboard box, with the cans, a string-drawn cotton carrying case, and two detachable 3.5mm headphone cables nestled gently inside of a molded chamber.

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https://www.digitaltrends.com/headphone-reviews/thinksound-on2-review/

 

DELL S2417DG GAMING MONITOR REVIEW

Right out of the box, the S2417DG looks like every other recent monitor from Dell. It’s the same competent, workplace design that you’ve seen a thousand times. Seriously — stand it up beside any other Dell monitor from the last couple years, and it’s nearly identical.

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There are some improvements to the overall design. It has a razor-thin bezel, the frame is flush with the screen, and ports are a little easier to access. But other than that, it looks like the same monitor Dell’s been making for the last few years.

Until you turn it on. This is a 24-inch monitor running at 1440p, which is not entirely uncommon, but relatively rare in the 24-inch market. The result is a screen that is uncharacteristically clear and sharp. But for gaming monitors, sharpness is only one side of the equation. How does Dell’s latest stack up to the competition?

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https://www.digitaltrends.com/monitor-reviews/dell-s2417dg-review/#/1-3

 

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback First Drive – Smart-driving SUV Alternative

In nature, single celled organisms divide themselves in two as an integral part of their reproductive strategy. At the blackjack table, you double-down on a good hand. In the automotive industry, if you’ve got a successful platform in the stable it only makes sense to maximize your return in terms of appealing to as many different groups of buyers as possible. So it goes with the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, the all-new five-door version of the Bowtie brand’s recently-redesigned compact sedan.

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I know what you’re thinking – aren’t hatchbacks losing ground to crossovers in the battle for the hearts and minds of families seeking a versatile daily driver? Chevrolet already offers a strong mix of SUVs aimed at young families and couples, including the (small) Trax and (bigger) Equinox, but just because ‘utes are stealing the spotlight it doesn’t mean there’s no space in the showroom for a practical variant of the very popular Cruze. In fact, even if overall volume might be low Chevrolet has identified hatchbacks as a potential profit center given that almost a third of the 350,000 cargo-friendly models sold each year in the United States sell for more than $25,000.

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https://www.slashgear.com/2017-chevrolet-cruze-hatchback-first-drive-smart-driving-suv-alternative-13459902/

Nubia Z11 review

We won’t blame you if you’ve never heard of Nubia. This particular Chinese smartphone brand has recently been making waves in its home territory, but until now hasn’t made a big push into the western hemisphere, though its parent company, ZTE, has some presence.

The Nubia Z11 is the brand’s first smartphone to launch worldwide, and touts a “bezel-less” design and camera technology which will supposedly give your DSLR a run for its money.

Announced at IFA 2016 in Berlin, the Z11 is a flagship that focuses firmly on design and photography, while also offering a hearty spec sheet, complete with up to 6GB of RAM, to ensure it keeps pace with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, LG G5 and HTC 10.

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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/nubia-z11-1327414/review/4

Sony A6500 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Comparison

Here is a quick comparison for the Sony A6500 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 mirrorless cameras with APS-c sized image sensors in 24-Megapixel resolution.

Sony unveils the A6500 with 5-axis IBIS and touchscreen

Sony Alpha A6500 has become the company’s flagship APS-C mirrorless camera with in-body 5-axis image stabilization technology and touchscreen.

The MILC uses the same copper-wired 24MP sensor with 425 on-sensor PDAF points but gains a faster (LSI) processor to allow high speed operation. As a result, the device shoots up to 11fps in continuous mode for up to 307 frames.

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 features 24.3 megapixel X-Trans CMOS III sensor, new focal plane shutter with a top speed of 1/8000 sec. and flash sync up to 1/250 sec. More details can be found in the official announcement and additional coverage pages.

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http://www.dailycameranews.com/2016/10/sony-a6500-vs-fujifilm-x-pro2/

PORTAL WI-FI ROUTER REVIEW

Whether it’s slow, intermittent, or simply can’t reach the places where you want it most, Wi-Fi is still far from perfect. Manufacturers both new and old are becoming aware of the fact that consumers are fed up with their Wi-Fi and are beginning to respond with some new designs.

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Some, like the Google OnHub, are making routers that you’ll want to place centrally, instead of hiding in a closet. Others, like Eero, are not only making routers more attractive, they’re adding mesh networking to blanket your home in signal.

But another newcomer to the home Wi-Fi game, Ignition Design Labs, is raising the ante even further. Its $199 Portal router (sold first on Kickstarter, and now available for pre-order on Amazon) is easy on the eyes, and can offer expanded coverage via mesh networking. But its potentially killer differentiator is its unique ability to move your Wi-Fi devices onto their own dedicated slice of wireless spectrum, thereby eliminating what the company claims is the true enemy of home Wi-Fi — congestion.

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https://www.digitaltrends.com/router-access-point-reviews/portal-wi-fi-router-review/

 

Jaybird X2 Review : Still the Best Wireless Earphones You Can Buy

Versatile, Rugged, and Outstanding Sound Quality

I’ve been personally using the Jaybird X2 as my primary earphones for the last year. Yes friends, this is a review that took more than a year to make. I’ve pretty much used it for everything — while training in the gym, running in a park, taking my stress out on a punching bag, chilling in the car while stuck in EDSA traffic, to even multiple trips on a plane in different parts of the world. After a year with it I’ve come to the conclusion that the Jaybird X2 is truly the best and most versatile wireless earphones you can get and I personally recommend it to all of our readers here on Unbox.

The JayBird X2

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https://www.unbox.ph/gadget/jaybird-x2-review-still-the-best-wireless-earphones-you-can-buy/

2017 BMW 5 Series revealed : Lighter new 5er heavy on technology

The all-new 2017 BMW 5 Series sedan goes official today, featuring new looks, a new engine line-up, more in-car technology, and new driver assistance systems.

Launching globally in early 2017, BMW says the new 5 Series features “further enhanced dynamics, an unbeatable line-up of assistance systems, and unmatched degree of connectivity and a new and innovative operating system”.

2017 BMW 5 Series revealed: Lighter new 5er heavy on technology

Measuring 4936mm long, 1868mm wide and 1479mm tall, the seventh-generation 5 Series is 37mm longer, 8mm wider and 15mm taller than its predecessor.

Despite its larger size, the new 5 Series sedan is up to 100kg lighter than its predecessor, thanks to the increased use of lightweight materials including aluminium and high-strength steels in its construction.

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https://www.caradvice.com.au/489123/2017-bmw-5-series-revealed-lighter-new-5er-heavy-on-technology/

InFocus ScreenPlay SP1080 3D DLP Projector Review

 

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A home theater projector is designed for permanent installation in a light-controlled environment. A mini projector is meant for giving business presentations or toting to a vacation home. What is the line that separates the two categories? Until recently, it was price: A typical home theater model started at around $1,000 and shot up from there. But the InFocus ScreenPlay SP1080 seems intended to blur that line: It’s priced at a mere $549, or the same amount you’d pay for a high-quality mini projector. Consequently, home theater projection has now become almost absurdly cheap. But is this new InFocus any good? Let’s take a look.

There are several differences between the SP1080, a single-chip DLP model, and a mini projector such as the Optoma ML750ST (another single-chip DLP priced at around $549), which earned Top Pick status in our July/August mini projector roundup. The key differences are in resolution and brightness: While Optoma’s mini maxes out at 720p resolution and 700 lumens, the InFocus is a 1080pres model spec’d at 3,500 lumens.

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https://www.soundandvision.com/content/infocus-screenplay-sp1080-3d-dlp-projector-review#BR6jbYCEyp5V0qMe.97

 

 

Wharfedale Diamond Active A1 review

Many things require solid foundations to function – houses, marriages and cheesecakes to name but three.

With many of its recent speakers inspired by the successful budget Diamond 200 Series, you can add Wharfedale’s speaker engineering to that list too.

The 200s were the starting point for the mid-ranging Reva range, last year’s Award-winning DS-1 speakers, and now they form the basis of another two closely-related powered speakers: the A2 floorstanders and the A1 standmounts.

Build

The A1s are based on the Diamond 220 standmounts and are 32cm tall and 19cm wide.

They feature the silver-coloured driver surrounds from the Diamond 200 Series, but also have nicely-rounded cabinet edges and are finished in black leatherette (with black or white baffles).

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https://www.whathifi.com/wharfedale/diamond-active-a1/review