Monthly Archives: February 2017

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Audio Research GSi75 review

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High-end hi-fi purists tend to frown upon the concept of integration. Multiple boxes, each dedicated to an individual task have long been promoted as the way to get the best sound.

Such thinking ends up with some fabulous sounding systems, but also a box count that could easily reach into double figures. If you want all the quality without the quantity, Audio Research’s new integrated amplifier, the GSi75, might just be the answer.

This single unit – admittedly the size of a baby hippo – packs pre and power amplifier sections, a MM/MC phono stage, fully specified digital-to-analogue converter and a carefully considered headphone amp circuit.
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https://www.whathifi.com/audio-research/gsi75/review

 

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2017 Nissan Motorsports Titan XD1 PRO-4X Review

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The new Titan XD has been on the market for roughly a year now, and sales just aren’t what Nissan was hoping for. In an effort to help spur customer interest, Nissan has put together a one-off truck called the Titan XD1. It hails from Nissan Motorsports. It uses several Nissan-branded accessories, along with parts from aftermarket suppliers like ICON Vehicle Dynamics, Rigid Industries, N-Fab, EGR, and Method.

The truck is based on the 2017 Titan XD PRO-4X equipped with the optional 5.0-liter Cummins V-8 turbodiesel. The big oil-burner generates 310 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque. Power is directed through a six-speed automatic transmission from Aisin before turning the electronically controlled transfer case.
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https://www.topspeed.com/trucks/truck-reviews/nissan/2017-nissan-motorsports-titan-xd1-pro-4x-ar175848.html

Beyerdynamic Amiron home headphones review : no high-tech gewgaws, just sweet sound

Beyerdynamic Amiron home headphones review : no high-tech gewgaws, just sweet sound

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You’ll be hard-pressed to find better headphones for less than $1,000.

It seems Beyerdynamic didn’t get the memo that analog jacks are out and wireless streaming and Lightning ports are in. The company’s $599 Amiron home headphones tether you to your choice of musical source and practically insist that you stay put and take your music seriously.

And thank goodness for that. Instead of producing a mediocre pair of headphones following the latest trend, Beyerdynamic has delivered an astoundingly great-sounding headphone that’s sure to please anyone who cares about playing their music with the energy and dynamics of the original performance.
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https://www.techhive.com/article/3163501/headphones/beyerdynamic-amiron-home-headphone-review-no-high-tech-here-just-sweet-sound.html

CHUWI HI10 PRO VS CHUWI HI10 Plus Comparisons Review

CHUWI HI10 PRO VS CHUWI HI10 Plus Comparisons Review

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Chuwi HI10 Pro  is a 2 in 1 ultrabook tablet PC device, equipped with a 10.1 inch display that supports for 1920 x 1200 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Besides, the CHUWI Hi10 Pro is a dual OS supporting device that allows users to take advantage of both Windows 10 and Android 5.1 operating systems on the device. It is powered by Intel Cherry Trail x5-Z8350 graphics and eighth-generation Intel HD graphics, coupled with 4GB of RAM.

Chuwi HI10 Plus With a vivid touch screen and adaptive display technology, this tablet brings your photos and videos to life. Quad-core processor makes it easy to navigate home screens and apps. HDMI technology integrates your other devices, so you can easily switch from your Tablet PC to your smart TV or smartphone while working and playing. So which one is better?
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https://www.igeekphone.com/chuwi-hi10-pro-vs-chuwi-hi10-plus-design-hardware-features-review-with-coupon/

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2017 Subaru Outback review

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Subaru enjoys a reputation for offroad-capable cars, but I still managed to get the 2017 Outback stuck in the snow. Although its crossover SUVs still come standard with all-wheel-drive, Subaru made some changes to its drivetrains over the past couple of years, such as replacing gearboxes with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) and adding what it calls X-Mode, a traction control and throttle program designed for slippery surfaces.

I know, it’s a poor craftsman who blames his tools, but here’s the scenario: People who live in snow country favor Subarus, so for my review, I followed some tire tracks into about a foot-deep uncleared snow pack in a parking lot. The Outback handled it well, but then I got to a point where the tires lost traction and the car wouldn’t go forward. A little reverse, then a little forward, and nothing, not even wheel spin. I was stuck.
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https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2017-subaru-outback-review/

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Beats X review

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Like ’em or hate ’em, Apple’s AirPods have been the talk of the headphone world ever since they were announced alongside the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus back in September 2016. But there’s another Apple wireless headphone from the company’s Beats by Dre subsidiary that’s also received its share of buzz: The BeatsX ($150, £130, AU$200). And like the AirPods, the BeatsX was also delayed, but it’s officially available as of February 10.

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The BeatsX employs Apple’s new custom low-power Bluetooth chip, the W1, which is also found in the AirPods, PowerBeats3 Wireless and the Solo3 Wireless, and allows for automatic pairing with Apple devices updated with the latest versions of its operating systems (iOS 10, MacOS Sierra and WatchOS 3). But among that trio of new Beats models, the BeatsX is the only truly fresh model, and the first one designed with the help of Apple’s design and engineering teams.
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https://www.cnet.com/reviews/beatsx-earphones-review/

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2015 – 2017 Indian Chieftain / Chieftain Dark Horse Review

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The Chieftain has all the classic elements that identify it as part of the Indian Motorcycle heritage, including classic badging and iconic War Bonnet mounted on the front fender, much like the figurehead on a wooden sailing ship leading the way into the wind.

The 2015 model holds claim to being the first Indian with a hard fairing and hard saddlebags. In a marriage of old and new, the 2016 Chieftain — powered by the triple-cam, V-twin Thunderstroke 111 engine — carries the same valenced fenders and vintage styling, leaving no question that it has a prominent place in the lineup of this historic brand.

For the 2017 model year, a monochromatic dashboard and tank-mount console tones down some of the bling and visually ties the bike together a bit, but the big news is Indian’s all-new Ride Command System that comes tucked away within said color-matched dash. The RCS comes as part of the standard equipment package on the ’17 Chieftain (as well as the Roadmaster ), and presents a direct challenge to Harley-Davidson ’s Boom! Box infotainment system.
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https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/indian-motorcycles/2015-2017-indian-chieftain-chieftain-dark-horse-ar164778.html

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Control4 EA-1 Home Automation System Review

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One of the great inventions of the 20th century, the humble Lego brick, doesn’t inspire much admiration on its own. Take more than 32 million of them and throw in a little imagination, though, and you can create awe-inspiring 1:20scale replicas of famous American landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Capitol Building, and (of course) the Las Vegas Strip. Then set them up together. Call it Miniland USA. Build a theme park around it. Suddenly you’ve got Legoland California. If I were called upon to write a review of a single Lego, there’d be no bricking way I could come up with the concept of Legoland on my own if it didn’t already exist.

Reviewing a smart home automation system poses a similar conundrum, especially when you factor in the installation and programming by a custom integrator. Just as Legos come in various shapes and sizes, there’s more than one type of brick for a custom smart home, including gizmos and gadgets like contact closures, relays, IR emitters, motion sensors, and locks. More to the point, though, is that it’s the imagination of the integrator using the programming capabilities of the system’s core software that can take what appears to be a nondescript, smallish black box and turn a home into an automated domestic theme park.
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https://www.soundandvision.com/content/control4-ea-1-home-automation-system-review-specs#aJZXXDH1bKFFPktH.97

Asus ROG Centurion 7.1 headset review

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Does your love for PC gaming express itself with an LED-filled rig, multiple view-filling screens and a racing chair that wouldn’t look out of place in a starship cockpit? Then you’ll go gaga for Asus’s new ROG Centurion 7.1 gaming headset.

From its discrete, 10-driver 7.1 surround sound to its sci-fi design, it throws everything and the kitchen sink at demanding PC gamers – arguably at the expense of comfort and good taste, but certainly to the benefit of its audio quality.

The Asus ROG Centurion sure ain’t subtle, but it sure sounds good.
The headset will cost £219.99, and can be ordered from Overclockers. US and Australian pricing is to be confirmed, but direct currency conversion puts the Centurion at around $270, or AU$360.
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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-rog-centurion-71-headset

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2017 Dodge Durango R/T Review: No SRT required for this V8-powered SUV

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Sometimes, fate has a funny way of toying with the best-laid plans. Mere days after I finished a stint behind the wheel of the 2017 Dodge Durango R/T, currently the quickest three-row SUV in the FCA line-up, the automaker proclaimed that next year it will produce an SRT version of the same hauler – with 115 additional horsepower and a ton of extra torque, too.

With a sweep of the leg, the SRT announcement knocked my entire focus for this review on its hindquarters, leaving me scrambling to find a new angle from which to evaluate the Durango R/T. My heart went out to the big sport-utility vehicle, as the situation felt like the equivalent of the college valedictorian finding out his twin brother had just been elected President of the United States of America, immediately after graduation.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2017-dodge-durango-rt-review-no-srt-required-for-this-v8-powered-suv-09474505/

Gionee P7 Max VS Gionee P7 : Full Specification Comparision

Gionee P7 Max VS Gionee P7 : Full Specification Comparision

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Gionee P7 has an amazing design design with 5 inchs HD display. The resolution of display is 720 * 1080 pixels. The processor powered by MediaTek (1.3GHz Quad-core) with 2GB of RAM.

Camera Review : The Rear of P7 is 8-megapixel HD f/2.2 with LED flash. Front camera is 5-megapixels , f/2.2. The Internal Memory is 16GB and extra slot for expandable memory of 128GB. Its runs on latest operating system Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Amigo 3.2 and battery life is 2300 mAh.
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http://ustechportal.com/gionee-p7-max-vs-gionee-p7-full-specification-comparision/

Hands on with Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 and 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 'G2' zooms

Hands on with Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 and 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 ‘G2’ zooms

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Hands on with Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 and 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 'G2' zooms

Tamron announced two zoom lens updates at this year’s WPPI show in Las Vegas – the full-frame SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the APS-C format 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD. Technically, both are ‘updates’ to older products, but the improvements are fairly significant. This is the 70-200mm F2.8, mounted on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

The ‘G2’ 70-200mm F2.8 now carries the ‘SP’ designation, which Tamron reserves for its highest-end lenses. The lens has been completely redesigned, and the new optical design consists of 23 elements in 17 groups. These include extra low dispersion and low dispersion elements to reduce chromatic aberrations.

Mechanically, there have been some changes too. Like Nikon’s new 70-200mm F2.8E, the Tamron 70-200mm F2.8’s zoom ring can be found near the front of the lens, while the focus ring is positioned closer to the camera. Feel free to argue about whether this is a good idea or not in the comments. Minimum focus distance is unequivocally improved, being reduced to 95cm (37.4″) from the previous model’s 130cm (50.7″).
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https://www.dpreview.com/articles/5491090479/hands-on-with-tamron-70-200mm-f2-8-and-10-24mm-f3-5-4-5-g2-zooms

LG Watch Sport review : A superb model to show off the new Android Wear 2.0

LG Watch Sport review : A superb model to show off the new Android Wear 2.0

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The LG Watch Sport is a perfect showcase for Android Wear 2.0. It’s big, but it’s also clever, with some solid fitness chops and other standalone features that make it feel truly independent from your phone. An influx of new smartwatches is just around the corner, but this is just what Android Wear needed. It’s not only a great start for the revamped OS, it’s the best Android Wear smartwatch so far.

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Oh how we’ve longed for Android Wear 2.0 to make its grand entrance. We waited, and we waited, and then we moaned a bit, and waited some more. But it’s finally here, and with two brand spanking new smartwatches to flaunt its stuff – the LG Watch Sport being the main event.
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https://www.wareable.com/android-wear/lg-watch-sport-review

Hands on: BeoPlay H4 review

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Over the past few years, B&O Play has set about quietly making itself one of the main competitors to Beats in the audio space.

The comparison to Beats is almost inevitable. Both brands have an emphasis on creating audio gear that’s as much a fashion accessory as it is a means to listen to your favorite music.

Announced today, the new BeoPlay H4 headphones are the brand’s entry-level over-ear options.

At a price of $299 (£249/AU$399) the headphones will still sit firmly in a premium price bracket for most, but if you’ve been eyeing up the unique design of BeoPlay’s headphones in the past while being put off by their high price tags the H4s might prove to be an excellent entry point into the range.
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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/beoplay-h4

LG Watch Style review : An Android Wear 2.0 watch overshadowed by its more feature-packed brethren

LG Watch Style review : An Android Wear 2.0 watch overshadowed by its more feature-packed brethren

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The LG Watch Style puts the emphasis on looks over features and from that perspective it does deliver. This is one of the best looking Android Wear watches out there, but the slender form comes at an expense of features that could have made this smartwatch even more desirable. No GPS and heart rate sensor we can understand, but the lack of NFC seems criminal. If you want a streamlined Android Wear 2.0 experience packed into a slim body, then the LG Watch Style is worth considering, though we’d bet on the competition blending a more potent mix of style and features before long.

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The LG Watch Style carries Google’s smartwatch future on its shoulders. Along with the beefy LG Watch Sport, it heralds the arrival of Android Wear 2.0, Google’s shot at matching – and hopefully surpassing – the experience of the Apple Watch Series 2 and Samsung Gear S3.
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https://www.wareable.com/android-wear/lg-watch-style-review

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs Tab S2: What’s the rumoured difference?

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Samsung is reported to be unveiling its next iPad-rival during Mobile World Congress 2017 at the end of February. The new tablet has leaked on numerous occasions over the last couple of months, giving us some indiction as to what we might be able to expect.

Here is how the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 compares to 2015’s Galaxy Tab S2, based on the speculation.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs Tab S2: Design

  • Same 5.6mm slim build rumoured
  • S Pen rumoured to be coming with the Tab S3
  • USB Type-C expected for Tab S3
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    https://www.pocket-lint.com/tablets/buyers-guides/samsung/140197-samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-vs-tab-s2-what-s-the-difference
OontZ BudZ 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earphones Quick Review

OontZ BudZ 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earphones Quick Review

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Last year, OontZ released a couple of wireless Bluetooth-enabled speakers in the country. This year, they’re offering the BudZ 2 Bluetooth earphones for those who prefer listening to their tunes wirelessly without breaking the bank.

Design and Construction

Like with most Bluetooth-enabled wireless earphones, the OontZ BudZ 2 has a sporty look yet subtle at the same time thanks to its all-black color.

It is water-resistant, with the exterior having a matte finish and printed with the OontZ logo. The middle is glossy while the inner part, the “Iso-Fit cushion”, has a non-slippery rubber-like finish.
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https://www.yugatech.com/gadget-reviews/oontz-budz-2-wireless-bluetooth-earphones-quick-review/#sthash.G1N9wfJ9.dpbs#PU3H2HoEHXlYJrJP.97

Cherry Mobile Cosmos Three Review

Cherry Mobile Cosmos 3 Review

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Cherry Mobile has a number of devices in its arsenal and this time we have a 5.7-incher that sells itself to those who want a smartphone with a large and beefy spec sheet. If you could still remember, the first ever Cosmos handset from Cherry which was affordable but a limited edition phone. Three years after, we now have the Cosmos Three sporting a 1080p display and a Helio X20 chipset. Is it any good? Read our review to find out.

Design and Construction

The unit is notably big due to its 5.7-inch display. This makes the phone practically a phablet, too. The display is topped with a 2.5D scratch-resistant glass although the curved edge is not that prominent.
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https://www.yugatech.com/mobile/cherry-mobile-cosmos-three-review/#sthash.e2nj9ChM.dpbs#J4TrpLWF9agWZdDA.97

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2015 – 2017 Victory Vision Review

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Introduced in 2007 as an addition to the Victory touring lineup for 2008, the Vision came in two versions: the Vision Street, which came standard with a full fairing and hard side bags and the Vision Tour, which included those features plus a hard trunk. In 2010, Victory renamed the Vision Street version the Vision 8-Ball, keeping the Vision Tour as its full dresser.

For 2017, Victory offers the Vision — with ABS and cruise control standard — alongside the Cross Country Tour as its mighty duo in tourer the bracket.

Design

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Standard with multi-setting heated handgrips and individually heated seats, the Vision — with its curvy, almost weirdly hourglass-looking lines — provides 29 gallons of weather-tight and lockable storage in hard side bags and trunk to invite you to extend your riding season into chilly or inclement weather. Creature comforts including a padded passenger backrest and surround sound encourage you to take your favorite passenger with you.
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https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/victory/2015-2017-victory-vision-ar165129.html

Tidal/MQA hands on review

Tidal/MQA hands on review

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In the tech industry, convenience and sound quality don’t always see eye-to-eye – as shown by accessible and affordable streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music making average sound quality popular again.

‘Premium’ services like Tidal and Qobuz have tried to balance the scales by offering CD-quality streams, but the best-of-both-worlds aspiration truly lies with hi-res audio streaming.

But we’re told that anything worth having is worth waiting for – something we’ve been reminding ourselves as the arrival of a true hi-res music streaming service has teetered on the edge of fruition for quite some time.

It’s been two years since we first got wind of Tidal working with MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology to deliver hi-res audio streaming, and over a year since we first heard the promising consequence at CES 2016.
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https://www.whathifi.com/tidalmasters/review

LG Style and Sport ROUND-UP Reviews: Tepid Android Wear 2.0 Debut

LG Style and Sport ROUND-UP Reviews: Tepid Android Wear 2.0 Debut

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LG officially launched its $249 LG Watch Style and $350 LG Watch Sport — the first two devices to run Android Wear 2.0 — and some reviews are already in. Sentiments are mixed, but it appears that the LG Watch Style may not be so stylish and falls short on features, and the Watch Sport is a feature-packed option, but it’s proportionally clunky.

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If you’re eager to get your hands on a loaded watch with Android Wear 2.0 and are willing to work one arm out significantly more than the other, the Watch Sport could be right for you. But if you can wait to see what your options might be from other smartwatch makers, you may want to put off your purchase.
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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/lg-android-wear-2-reviews,news-24435.html

Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube Review : Road-Ready Warrior

Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube Review : Road-Ready Warrior

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From sleek living-room boxes to jaw-dropping showpieces, many gaming PCs make their purpose clear right away. In the Lenovo Y710 Cube’s case, that purpose is portability. This compact beast (starting at $999; $1,699 as configured) is wonderfully road-ready, with a handy carrying handle and a cube-shaped design that hides 4K and VR-ready power. It’s even easy to upgrade.

Plenty of the Y710’s competitors are sleeker, more powerful or both. But this is one of the best options out there for folks who still have LAN parties or want to be able to bring their virtual reality setups just about anywhere.

Design

The Lenovo Y710 Cube looks like the result of someone stuffing a full gaming PC into an awesome-looking lunch box. This machine condenses the aggressive look of Lenovo’s Y-series towers into a travel-ready powerhouse, featuring scaly-looking angles, red LED lights and a striking front panel that looks like a futuristic Spartan helmet.
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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/lenovo-ideacentre-y710-cube,review-4176.html

GDU Byrd Advanced Drone Review : Flexible Flier

GDU Byrd Advanced Drone Review : Flexible Flier

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The DJI Mavic Pro set the cat amongst the drone pigeons, showing that a compact drone doesn’t have to have a compact feature list. The GDU Byrd Advanced 1.0 is the latest of these compact drones, with deftly designed, fold-out arms and landing gear that make it compact when stored, but larger in flight. Although it’s not as compact as the DJI Mavic Pro, the GDU is more versatile, letting you swap out different cameras, and it has a lower starting price of $749 — but you’ll need to bring your own GoPro.

Design: Larger Than the Mavic Pro

The Byrd Advanced is a bit of a wolf in sheep’s clothing: It’s fairly small when folded up, but it expands into a large drone. In its folded state, the Byrd measures 10.7 x 8.8 x 4.21 inches. That’s much larger than the folded-up Mavic Pro (8 x 4 x 3.5 inches), and that size for the Byrd doesn’t include the gimbal or camera. It’s still quite portable, though, and will fit easily into a small backpack.
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https://www.tomsguide.com/us/gdu-byrd-advanced-drone,review-4179.html

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Jaguar F-Pace review: Outpacing its SUV rivals?

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Ten years ago, the concept of a Jaguar SUV would have been laughable. Since the brand twinned with Land Rover there was logic in the argument that Jag did the pretty saloons and coupes, while Land Rover did the off-road practical stuff. But the SUV market is the fastest growing in the car world, so big that for Jaguar to thrive it needs SUVs. Its answer? The F-Pace.

We drove the car on the roads of the Balkans at its launch, but there’s no substitute for getting under the skin of a car than spending time with it closer to home, and putting it through its paces on UK roads.

Jaguar F-Pace review: Design

Jaguar’s design has undergone a significant overhaul under the direction of Ian Callum, the man who led the teams that developed the F-Type, XE and XF. It’s a quiet, elegant and very refined design language and, if anything, Jaguar’s DNA transfers to an SUV better than even its biggest fans might have imagined.
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https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/reviews/jaguar/137416-jaguar-f-pace-review-outpacing-its-suv-rivals

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2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Review – First Ride

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Ah, the legendary Phillip Island circuit, the scene of many epic battles among two-wheel gladiators like Gardner, Rainey, Schwantz, Corser, Stoner, Rossi and Iannone, which has long been on my bucket list of racetracks to ride before I die. With significant elevation changes along 2.76 miles of twisting tarmac on the shores of the Indian Ocean and an average GP speed of more than 110 mph, it would be a challenge to learn on any bike, let alone on Suzuki’s most powerful literbike ever.

Oh, and don’t forget to dodge the seagulls and geese strolling around trackside, nor the goose that flew in front of me while I railed through Hay Shed corner at a buck-10 and missed me by just inches!
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https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/suzuki/suzuki-gsx-r/2017-suzuki-gsx-r1000r-review-first-ride.html

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Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8 Plus: What’s the rumoured difference?

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Samsung is rumoured to be announcing the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus flagship smartphones at the end of March, with reports suggesting they will go on sale in April.

The two devices have leaked aplenty over the last few months, giving us a strong indication as to what we can expect. Here is the difference between the Galaxy S8 and the S8 Plus based on the rumours and speculation.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8 Plus: Design

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2016 – 2017 Yamaha TW200 Review

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Fuel-injection haters rejoice. There are still some carbureted options out there for off-road . Spec-wise, the TW200 is the same bike Yamaha has offered for over a decade, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a look.

The TW200 — brought forward for 2017 — with its scrappy little 196 cc engine is a nice learning bike, fully street legal but with that distinctive motocross-style swale seat that says you’re going off-road. On the move, the bike has nice low-end torque and you’ll feel the front end trying to come up when you get even a little twisty. Dual sport, yes, but so much about this bike just begs to be in the dirt.
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https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/yamaha/2016-2017-yamaha-tw200-ar171244.html

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HiFiMan SuperMini Music Player Review

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HiFiMan was founded in New York by Dr. Fang Bian. The company now operates from China but does not outsource either manufacturing or design. Headphones come from a factory in Dongguan. Music players come from another factory in Kunshan. R&D runs in Shanghai, software is developed in Shenzhen, and headquarters are in Tianjin. Unlike so many storied audio brands that have cut loose from their original motivation, 11-year-old HiFiMan continues to reflect the vision of Dr. Fang.

Although some HiFiMan products push past the $1,000 price point—notably, the company’s full-size planar headphones—most do not. All but one of the music players sell for less than $1,000. All but one of the in-ear monitors sell for less than $100. The SuperMini reviewed here is HiFiMan’s least expensive hi-res music player at $399. To get there, it took an unusual path.
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https://www.soundandvision.com/content/hifiman-supermini-music-player-review-specs#7xVb2wpKcw4xu6PH.97

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Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Google Pixel: What’s the rumoured difference?

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Samsung’s next flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S8 – is due to debut in the next few weeks, with rumours suggesting we will see it announced on 29 March, followed by its release in mid-April.

The leaks have been plentiful over the last couple of months though so while nothing is official as yet, we have a good idea as to what we can expect and how it might compare to its competition. Here is how the Samsung Galaxy S8 stacks up against the Google Pixel, based on the speculation.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Google Pixel: Design

  • Similar dimensions for both expected
  • S8 rumoured to offer more exciting design
  • S8 should be waterproof
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    https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/buyers-guides/samsung/140277-samsung-galaxy-s8-vs-s8-plus-vs-pixel-vs-pixel-xl-what-s-the-difference
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2017 Buick Envision review

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Buick exists in a space that is neither mainstream nor luxury. Its middle-of-the-road pricing slots it into what can best be described as a near-premium segment, where everything gets a bit fancier without commanding huge prices.

The Envision is the latest entry in this field, and boy howdy, the field of two-row, decently priced crossovers is already quite thick. But the Envision carves itself a nice little niche, thanks to its comfortable ride, impressively peppy optional engine and a veritable panoply of tech that GM has been wise to shove into as many vehicles as possible.

General Motors debuted the Envision in China, where it’s sold like gangbusters since 2014. Now, it’s here in the US, because it smartly fills the gap between Buick’s subcompact Encore and the full-size Enclave. After spending some time with the Trishield’s latest crossover, it’s not perfect, but I think it’ll fit in just fine.
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https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2017-buick-envision-review/