Monthly Archives: May 2017

iOS 11 Preview: Here's What to Expect

iOS 11 Preview: Here’s What to Expect

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Sure as the sun will rise in the east tomorrow, Apple will take the opportunity at its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote next week to discuss the latest update to its mobile operating system.

The coming iOS 11 update is sure to bring a slew of new features to Apple’s iPhone and iPad, but it’s always hard to be certain with the traditionally tight-lipped company exactly which features will make the cut. Here’s what to look for.

When Will iOS 11 Come Out?

While the new OS will no doubt be shown off during the June 5 keynote, it likely won’t get a full release until the fall. Apple typically ships the new version of iOS on or around the time  it launches a new model of the iPhone, and if prior patterns hold true, that’ll be sometime in September.
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Apple Watch Series 3 investigation: How Apple's next smartwatch could go solo

Apple Watch Series 3 investigation: How Apple’s next smartwatch could go solo

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Analysts, developers and others give their thoughts on the rumours

We get it, the Apple Watch Series 3 is on your mind. What if you buy the Series 2 or another smartwatch now then it lands in September and blows everyone’s minds? Elon Musk said the first Apple Watch was a few iterations away from greatness – this could be the one.

In truth, firm details of what we can expect are light on the ground. Apple doesn’t make a habit of leaking key specs or features, so it tends to either leak out from the companies that are tasked with building the wearable, or it doesn’t leak at all.
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https://www.wareable.com/apple/apple-watch-series-3-review

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Dali Spektor 6 review

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When Dali first announced a new budget range of speakers, we immediately wondered if this was the death knell for the much-admired Zensor series.

But the Spektor range isn’t here to replace the long-standing Zensors; they offer a new, slightly lower-priced entry point to the Danish loudspeaker company’s range.

We’ve got the flagship and only floorstanders of the range here, and expectations are high: the £500 Spektor 6s promise to offer big wallops of exciting sound for an affordable price.

Build

One look at the wood-pulp drivers and the mix of cabinet textures (vinyl wrap and leather effect) and you won’t mistake these Spektors for anything but a Dali.

These are two-way speakers with the 25mm soft-dome tweeter joined by two 16.5cm mid/bass units. Around the back you’ll find two bass reflex ports, which help to augment the floorstanders’ low frequency output.
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https://www.whathifi.com/dali/spektor-6/review

 

 

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KEF Q350 review

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If the amazing Elac Uni-Fi UB5 is the flashy lead actor in “Affordable Audiophile Speakers: The Movie,” think of the KEF Q350 as the reliable character actor who can turn its hand to anything.

The Q350’s performance may not be as arresting as the UB5, but if you buy this speaker you won’t have to be as careful about picking a powerful receiver or the “right” music. A forward-sounding system like the Elacs sound best with a beefy amp and steady diet of well-produced recordings. But with a pair of the KEF Q350s in your system you can also enjoy Sebadoh, Katy Perry or Metallica without being reminded of their less-than-stellar production quality. There’s no pomp, no artifice, just the music the speakers are given.

With simultaneously understated-yet-striking looks, rock-solid sound quality and an affordable price, the KEF’s are an attractive package. If you want to just enjoy your time with your favorite movie or song and not have to think too hard about it, the KEF Q350 is your ideal partner.
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https://www.cnet.com/reviews/kef-q350-review/

Nest Cam IQ intros lossless zoom and facial recognition: Hands-on

Nest Cam IQ intros lossless zoom and facial recognition: Hands-on

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Nest has a new home security camera, the Nest Cam IQ, and it’s promising to be the smartest, sleekest, and yes, most expensive model in the Alphabet company’s range. While it may look a lot like the Nest Cam Outdoor, it’s actually the first camera to use the company’s all-new platform. Two years in development, it’ll be the basis of a new, more intelligent take on home security.

As you might expect, video quality has improved. Where the existing Nest Cam Indoor captures at 700 kbps to 1.2 Mbps, for instance, the new Nest Cam IQ captures at up to 2 Mbps. However, there’s more to it than just more polished pixels.

The camera itself stands 4.9-inches high and weighs 12.6 ounces. It’s a clear relation to the Nest Cam Outdoor, with its cup-like body and black glass fascia, though it’s not designed to be used outdoors.
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https://www.slashgear.com/nest-cam-iq-adds-lossless-zoom-and-facial-recognition-hands-on-31486894/

Sky Q: everything you need to know

Sky Q: everything you need to know

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Sky Q is Sky’s next-generation TV platform, bringing Sky TV to multiple rooms, screens and devices for a “fluid viewing” experience – complete with 4K Ultra HD content. Here’s everything you need to know.

Sky Q aims to “reimagine TV”, merging live TV with catch-up and on-demand content, streaming video apps, wireless music and more. And it’s all accessible across a range of devices, wherever you want to access it.

So what exactly does Sky’s TV service offer? From the Sky Q boxes to all the features, the 4K content to the cost, and the interface to the Sky Q app – here’s everything you need to know about Sky Q.
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https://www.whathifi.com/sky/q/review

Polar A370 First Look Review: Essential guide to the heart rate monitoring fitness tracker

Polar A370 First Look Review: Essential guide to the heart rate monitoring fitness tracker

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The lowdown on the A360 successor that aims to ramp up HR accuracy

Polar has officially unveiled the A370, the fitness tracker sequel to the Polar A360 that aims to right the wrongs of its predecessor and throws some new features into the mix as well.

Set to rival the likes of the Fitbit Charge 2 and Garmin Vivosmart 3, Polar’s latest effort is going big on sleep monitoring and will still measure heart rate continuously throughout the day and night to better assess your fitness levels.

If you want to know what to expect from the Polar A370, read on for our breakdown of the key features, pricing and when you can get your hands on it.
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https://www.wareable.com/fitness-trackers/polar-a370-release-date-price-specs-4533

Chuwi Lapbook 12.3 vs. Xiaomi Air 12 Laptop

Chuwi Lapbook 12.3 vs. Xiaomi Air 12 Laptop Comparisons Review

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The Xiaomi Air 12 laptop may be a popular brand, but the new Chuwi Lapbook is a tough competitor. Here is a comparison between the Chuwi Lapbook 12.3 and Xiaomi Air 12 notebook.

Design

The Chuwi Lapbook 12.3 sports a magnesium aluminum alloy body built with anodizing and 3D sand-blasting procedure. It weighs 1.4 kg and its dimensions are 11.54 x 7.87 x 0.59 inches. On the other side, the Xiaomi Air 12 laptop with full metal body manufactured with borax anodized process. It measures 11.5 x 7.95 x 0.51 inches and its weigh is 1.07 kg.

Hardware

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The Chuwi Lapbook 12.3 features a 12.3-inch screen that offers a resolution of 2,736 x 1,824 pixels resolution whereas the Xiaomi Air 12 laptop has a slightly bigger screen of 12.5 inches and it offers a lower resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The Xiaomi notebook offer users with slim bezels.
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Soligor 400mm f/6.3 T2 Classic Lens Review

Soligor 400mm f/6.3 T2 Classic Lens Review

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This is just so tempting – a boxed, as new 400mm telephoto lens in an auction, begging to be bought for just £10. T2 fit means that it can be adapted to almost any camera body, so here we have it coupled via an M42 screw thread adapter and a Pentax Adapter K to see how it might perform with the 36MP Pentax K-1 full frame body.

Handling and Features

Soligor distributed many lenses and was a major supplier throughout the 1960s and through to the 1980s. The lenses were inexpensive, many were excellent and they were made by various Japanese manufacturers. This 400mm f/6.3 was offered in several versions, this one being manufactured by Kino.

It is basically a long focus lens, as opposed to a telephoto which would be much shorter, and comprises a long tube with a cemented doublet at each end. That is, 4 elements in 2 groups. The lens is coated. There is a filterthread of 67mm diameter and a very useful built in lens hood.
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2017 BMW M3 GT2 S Hurricane by G-Power Review

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Out of sight, out of mind. That’s a prevailing theme among forgettable cars in the auto industry. But every so often, a car captivates the business to no end that people have a hard time keeping them away from their memory palaces. The previous-generation BMW M3 counts as one of those vehicles. At one point, Automobile even described it in reverence on the level of how a four-year-old treats Santa Claus. It’s safe to say that the E92 BMW M3 will remain relevant for a long time and we can all look to the aftermarket tuning scene as a big contributor in keeping the last of the M3 coupes’ spirit alive. G-Power counts itself in this group and it even has a new tuning kit for the “old” M3 that pops the coupe’s power all the way up to a staggering 709 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.

Officially, the German tuner calls its creation the M3 GT2 S Hurricane. It’s a nod to the old Hurricane programs that the E92 M3 was treated to when it was making hay as one of the best performance coupes in the world. It’s good to know then that even if the M3 coupe has been out of commission for three years now, owners of the model still have the opportunity to turn their prized M3s into certified rockets on four wheels.
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Cobra Connect review: Getting into the swing of smart golf clubs

Cobra Connect review: Getting into the swing of smart golf clubs

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A glimpse at the future of golf

There are plenty of golf GPS watches, shot trackers and swing analyzers out there for even the most obsessed golf fanatic to get stuck into, but until now, getting data has required adding something to your arm, glove or club.

Enter Cobra Connect. This shot tracking technology has been added into three of the company’s latest drivers, and is designed to go about its business without any input while you play.

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It’s actually a partnership with Arccos, a company that makes sensors that attach to the top of golf clubs for shot tracking. We’ve used the system, and are big fans – more so than Game Golf, which requires you to physically tap a wearable belt clip before every shot.
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Beyerdynamic DT 250 Review

Beyerdynamic DT 250 Review

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With the constant flux of new and improved headphones, it’s not often that I get to revisit an older model.  And yet, today I’m playing around with the Beyerdynamic DT 250 – first released back in 2004 (!) and competitively priced at $199.  But can a 13 year-old headphone even compete with today’s models?

Note: for this review, I will be specifically testing and referring to the DT 250 80 ohm version.  

Beyerdynamic DT 250 Review

The DT 250 doesn’t boast a lot of accessories.  With just a headphone cable and a 1/4” stereo adapter, it’s obvious that this headphone follows a very utilitarian aesthetic.  Originally designed for studio and broadcast use, this headphone utilizes plenty of plastic and some aluminum, too.

Overall the build is sturdy, and the basic pleather padding still offers a surprising level of comfort.
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2017 Lifan KPR 200 Review

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Lifan, or Great Sail, is one of the heavy hitters of Chinese motorcycle manufacturing, and it’s looking to expand its footprint into the U.S. market with the 17-horsepower, King Power Racing 200. The bike brings with it an impressive racing pedigree that includes 17 CRCC championships since 2012, and you just can’t buy better press than what podium appearances provide. With so many manufacturers racing to the bottom of the displacement scale with the Big Four, European makers and even Harley-Davidsongetting in on the action, the time has never been better to bring an entry-level 200 cc sportbike with racetrack handling into the domestic market. Public demand is high, so all manufacturers have to do is bring a quality product. Does Lifan deliver? We are going to dig in and see what Lifan has to offer, but the real proof will be in the first quarterly earnings statement after the KPR 200 hits U.S. showrooms.
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Hands on: MSI GT75VR Titan review

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The GT75VR Titan is the first MSI gaming laptop to see a mechanical keyboard truly designed for a notebook. “Actually, the MSI GT80 Titan was the first,” you might well exclaim – but that was a 18.4-inch beast with a keyboard meant for a desktop.

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By comparison, the MSI GT75VR Titan is an almost portable 17-inch laptop with a low-pile and tactile keyboard. It’s still a monster of a machine, with an overclockable Intel HK-series processor and up to an Nvidia GTX 1080. However, without any pricing details, it’s too early to call it a winning rig.

Design

The centerpiece of the MSI GT75VR Titan really is the newly developed SteelSeries rapid RGB mechanical keyboard. And there’s no way to miss it really, especially if the keys have been programmed to sparkle with a rainbow of colors.
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2018 Kymco Spade 150 Review – First Ride

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Asheville, North Carolina has been the scene of several Kymco product launches, and why not? It’s an oddball little city deep in the heart of Dixie that boasts world-class food, fun and roads. It’s kind of an underdog, just like the 54-year-old Taiwanese motor company. Kymco is known (when it is known) for durable, workmanlike products that deliver reliability and value… but not necessarily leading-edge style or wacky arrest-me fun. That changes with this here Spade 150, and Kymco let me ride and abuse the new model so I could lay a brief riding impression on ya’ll (the North Carolina is sticking).

Kymco has clearly decided to get all niche-y on us, with what it claims is “the world’s first production retro-mini motorcycle.” The Spade gets a gutsy lil’ critter of a motor, an air-cooled 149.4cc Single with a four-valve, SOHC head and EFI. Kymco claims it’ll make 11.8 horsepower, which should give you real-world numbers close to (or even better than) the 8-ish numbers we saw from competition like Honda’s Grom and Kawi’s Z125. My butt-dyno indicates it could be so, meaning a top speed of around 60 mph.
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Essential Phone vs Pixel XL vs Pixel: How does the newbie compare?

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Andy Rubin, one of the original creators of Android, is back with a bang. The Essential Phone looks to give you as much as possible from a device without bogging you down with technology that gets in the way.

It’s minimalist, durable and has an amazing looking screen. But how does it compare to the current crop of purist Android phones? Let’s find out.

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Essential Phone vs Google Pixel XL vs Pixel: Design

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Volkswagen Golf GTI first drive: The hot hatch that transcends boundaries

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Some cars are considered as class benchmarks. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is one such car. And with the German firm having just refreshed its best-selling small hatchback (see our regular, Mk 7.5 Golf TDi first drive) we took the opportunity to jump into the even hotter GTI, to see whether this Golf has benefitted from a raft of recent improvements.

Volkswagen Golf GTI (2017) review: The “class-less” hot hatch

In 2017 the GTI finds itself in an interesting space. It might be a class benchmark, but there are signs that in the here and now it has become a bit of a forgotten car. That’s because it’s faced with both stiff internal competition — in the form of the GTD (little slower in the real-world but much more tax friendly) and the R (a lot faster but little more expensive) and a host of rivals who have all upped the ante in the horsepower stakes. GTI sales have slipped far back from their historic highs.
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https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/reviews/volkswagen/141166-volkswagen-golf-gti-first-drive-the-hot-hatch-that-transcends-boundaries

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Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Review (2017): Cheap and mostly cheerful

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Lenovo has released the second-generation version of its ThinkPad 13, a business ultrabook with the same no-nonsense style we’ve come to know and love. Unlike some ultrabooks, the ThinkPad 13 packs a bunch of ports that (most likely can) cover all of your workday needs, tossing other features on top including a fingerprint sensor and customizable hardware. Is the latest version worth the upgrade? Read on to find out!

Hardware & Design

The latest ThinkPad 13 comes in two flavors: black and sliver. Our review model is silver, as you can see in the photos, though you can also get it in the traditional black ThinkPad style if you prefer. This model falls on the ‘budget’ end of the ThinkPad lineup with a starting price of about $440 USD on Lenovo’s website, making it attractive from a monetary point of view, and it helps boost its appeal by offering a bunch of ports and long battery life.
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Which Polar running watch is best for you?

Which Polar running watch is best for you?

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A comprehensive roundup of the top Polar devices to buy now

Picking the top Polar running watch or activity tracker is no easy task. The Finnish sports tracking giant has launched an array of new wrist-based wearables in the last couple of years, looking to track your everyday activities, your workouts, your runs – while at the same time monitoring your heart rate and keeping you up to speed with your smartphone notifications.

There’s a huge difference, not just in terms of price, between the top-end Polar GPS running watch and the basic activity tracking models, so read on to find out what Polar device is best for you…

Best Polar running watch for serious runners: Polar V800

What Polar running watch should you buy?

The V800 launched back in 2014, but it still remains the go-to watch for hardcore runners, cyclists and triathletes looking to jump aboard the good ship Polar. This rugged multisport GPS watch delivers superb battery life (13 hours of training with GPS on and 50 hours in GPS low power mode), tracks an array of sports and there’s a host of smart coaching modes.
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ASUS ZenBook Pro UX550 Quick Review: Beauty Is A Beast

ASUS ZenBook Pro UX550 Quick Hands-on Review: Beauty Is A Beast

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We go hands-on with the new ASUS ZenBook Pro 550!

ASUS refreshed their top-end ZenBook Pro at their Edge Of Beyond event yesterday along with ultra thin ZenBook Flip S and affordable VivoBook S. The ZenBook Pro hasn’t seen a full refresh since its introduction 2 years ago – sure it received a slight specs bump, but today the notebook line is getting revamped hardware along with a thinner and lighter chassis.

Initial Impressions: Beats its competitors handily in the specs department

The ZenBook Pro UX550 dons the same spun-aluminum chassis as its other brothers, but loses the gold color accents on the side. It’s not too dissimilar to the ZenBook Flip S in terms of design, though obviously the ZenBook Pro is significantly thicker to fit more powerful hardware.
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https://www.unbox.ph/gadget/asus-zenbook-pro-ux550-quick-review-beauty-is-a-beast/

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Volkswagen Golf R-Line first drive: Leader of the pack

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Given its status as the best-selling car in Europe and its leadership of the compact hatchback class, when Volkswagen updates the Golf, you take note. When we reviewed the then new Golf 7 back in 2013 it gained a coveted full-marks score.

“So why are you showing us the same old Golf 7 that’s been around over four years,” you’re probably thinking. Well, we’re not. Welcome to the facelift. This is Golf 7.5, if you will. It tides us over until the completely new Golf 8 arrives in a couple of years.

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Rather like Porsche with the 911, updating the Golf is very much about evolution, not revolution. So the reason you’re seeing very little difference in the photos top of page is that VW’s only changed the wheel design, added some new colours, upgraded the lighting technology and re-profiled the bumpers. Is that a bad thing? Not really, the Golf in its Mk7 format is a perfectly well resolved, pleasing piece of design which — whether you think it’s a dull default or not — it’s hard to criticise in objective design terms.
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https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/reviews/volkswagen/141167-volkswagen-golf-r-line-first-drive-leader-of-the-pack

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LG UP970 review

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There’s a quote, usually attributed to Albert Einstein, which goes: “Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak”.

That’s how we feel using LG’s new Blu-ray player, the UP970. While its video quality is pleasing, it could sound better and so, ultimately, isn’t as complete as we’d like.

Features

While some manufacturers like their kit to be smooth boxes of unblemished darkness (the Sony UDP-X800, for instance) others like a bit of personality and detail.

LG’s UP970 sits in the second camp, with four raised buttons on its front for power and playback. There’s also a neat USB 2.0 input on the right, for playing videos and music or connecting your Android phone.
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2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI First Decade Review

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The Worthersee Treffen is one of the more unique auto events on the calendar. It’s far from a traditional auto show, but it’s been home to some pretty incredible debuts over the past few years. Remember, this is the same event where companies like Audi and Volkswagen make yearly concept debuts. VW, in particular, holds Worthersee in high esteem because, in addition to debuting models at the event, it uses the venue to introduce apprentice-built concepts of the Golf GTI the Volkswagen Vocational Training program. This year, 13 apprentices are headed to Worthersee to unveil the newest one-off model of this unique lineage: the Volkswagen Golf GTI First Decade.

For those who aren’t familiar with the VVT program, it’s essentially a training ground for up-and-coming designers and engineers. These trainees are given the opportunity to design their version of the ultimate Golf GTI. This year, the Golf GTI First Decade takes center stage as the first GTI concept to feature electric propulsion. While it is a concept car by definition, it’s interesting where these young minds see the future of Volkswagen. Whether an electric future actually happens or not is another issue entirely, but if it does, consider the Golf GTI First Decade as a precursor to what that future could look like.
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Hands on: Dell Inspiron 27 7000 review

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In just its first year of existence within public reach, virtual reality has become the biggest buzzword in the computing world bar none, and Dell has obviously noticed. The firm’s latest attempt to get VR into the mainstream is the Inspiron 27 7000 all-in-one desktop.

A 27-inch PC housing a Dell’s first InfinityEdge screen on an AIO as sharp as 4K (3,840 x 2,160), the Inspiron 27 7000 includes your choice of AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Ryzen 7 1700 processors as well as either Radeon RX560 or RX 580 Polaris graphics chips.

Both drives offer up to 32GB of RAM and spinning hard drives as large as 1TB as well as solid-state boot drive combos up to 256GB PCIe SSDs. Starting at $999 (about £779, AU$1,345), this latest Inspiron looks to bring VR to more sorts of folks than just gamers.
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2017 Yamaha FZ 09 Review

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Up until now, the FZ-09 has been widely regarded as having fallen short of its potential. The suspension was insufficient, throttle too abrupt and a lack of electronic goodies made it a little too simple for the price and current competition. Yamaha saw the error of its ways and set about the business of correcting past mistakes with a significant re-design for 2017 that improves in all the most-criticized areas on its predecessor. The MY17 FZ-09 sports improved throttle-response mapping along with traction control and ABS, so improvement was definitely made in the electronic gadgetry department. But, does this newest version meet popular demand and expectation? I wanted to explore that and I’ll share my findings with you.

Design

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Yamaha moved away from the cyclops headlight of the previous models with a dual LED headlight setup that brings with it a wide, but flat, headlight housing for a completely different look up front. Beefier cheek fairings and small side covers add some visual weight to the front, and not only do the side covers enclose and protect the ends of the radiator, they also serve as a handy spot to mount the front turn signals to get them off the headlight housing.
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https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/yamaha/2017-yamaha-fz-09-ar176622.html

ASUS VivoBook S Quick Hands-on Review: Affordable Done Right

ASUS VivoBook S Quick Hands-on Review: Affordable Done Right

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We go hands-on with the VivoBook S!

ASUS announced a bevy of high-end notebooks today at Taiwan, but while the metal-clad ZenBooks caught the eye of many, it’s the company’s VivoBook S that really piqued our interest. While it doesn’t push the boundaries of design or even performance, it’s price point is certainly something we haven’t seen before. Starting out at just $499 for a Core i3 model, the 15.6 ViVoBook S looks like an awesome bang-for-the-buck notebook for not much money.

ASUS Vivobook S Specifications

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Motorola Moto E3 Power Review

Motorola Moto E3 Power Review

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Motorola first announced the Moto E3 Power back in September 2016 and it brought the handset to the country just a month after.

Now that we’re almost half way in 2017, is it still a good handset to buy? Is the 3500mAh removable battery enough to lure potential buyers looking for a phone with long battery life and affordable price tag? Here’s our full review.

Design and Construction

Given its budget nature, the Moto E3 Power looks its part. Meaning it has a modest build and design, so there’s a few unattractive features like the thick top and bottom bezels and the chunky build.
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Top 15 Best Sony E FE Mount Lenses 2017

Top 15 Best Sony E FE Mount Lenses 2017

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As we’ve reviewed all of the Sony E-Mount and FE mount lenses to date, we thought we’d pop the 15 top scoring lenses into a list so you can easily see which are the best.

A little lens background 

You can use Full-Frame FE-mount lenses on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras, and this will give you a 1.5x crop of the lens. For example, a full-frame 50mm lens will give the equivalent of a 75mm lens. You can also use APS-C E-mount lenses on full-frame Sony E-Mount cameras, and this will use a cropped area of the sensor, with the resolution of the image depending on the camera used. This will make an APS-C 50mm lens equivalent to 75mm.
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2017 BMW M4 GT4 Review

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The BMW M4 came to be in 2013, when the German company unveiled its brand-new performance coupe in concept form. The introduction of the M4 marked the end of the road for the M3 Coupe, with all two-door versions of the 3 Series being moved under the new 4 Series denomination. On top of the new styling and nomenclature, the M4 also gained a new engine. The previous naturally aspirated V-8 was replaced with turbocharged inline-six with enhanced performance and fuel economy. Much like its predecessors, the M4 was also engineered for track use, spawning a successful DTM race car. However, unlike previous M3 Coupes, the M4 never made in other racing series. But things are set to change in 2018, when BMW will unleash a GT4-spec version of the two door coupe to replace the M3 GT4.

The new race car will compete in existing GT4 classes, which are included in various series in Europe, North America, and Asia. The car will be open to customer teams around the world, but will also be used to bring talented young drivers closer to the GT3 class as part of the BMW Motorsport Junior Programme.
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Hands on: Asus ZenBook Pro review

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It’s been a long time since we’ve seen an update for the ZenBook Pro UX501 and now Asus has really delivered with the new ZenBook Pro. It features beefier specs with Intel Core i7 H-series processors and an Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti, and yet it’s thinner and lighter than ever.

The new hardware not only puts it on par with 15-inch workstations like the MacBook Pro and Dell XPS 15, but also gaming laptops. And, considering its $1,299 (about £1,010, AU$1,750) starting price, this 15-inch thin-and-light notebook could catch the attention of many students.

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Design

The Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 always looked like the odd one out of the ZenBook family due to its thicker body and the concentric circles pattern etched into the keyboard deck. The new ZenBook Pro falls in line with the diamond-cut, aqua blue chassis established by the ZenBook 3 and ZenBook UX305 before it.
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