Monthly Archives: August 2017

Samsung HW-MS750 Sound+ Soundbar review

August 26, 2017Audio & Video4K, audio, Bose, dolby, HDMI, home, Home Cinema, KEF, Klipsch, polk, Review, Samsung, Samsung HW-MS750, speakers, TechRadar, wireless

In the great pantheon of audio manufacturers you’ll find names like Klipsch, Audio-Technica, Polk, Bose, KEF, Harman Kardon and now, finally, Samsung.

The South Korean manufacturer’s meteoric rise to aural greatness started with the Samsung HW-K950 – a spectacular-sounding Dolby Atmos soundbar – back in 2016, then continued with this year’s even-more-impressive (and more affordable) HW-MS650, and now has reached the zenith with the all-new Samsung HW-MS750 Sound+ Soundbar.

The HW-MS750 is a robust, powerful soundbar that any home cinema enthusiast will enjoy: It boasts 11 speakers in a 5.0 channel configuration, supports 4K passthrough via two HDMI ports, 32-bit UHQ audio upscaling and, should its 35 to 20,000Hz frequency range not be enough, it can connect to Samsung’s new W700 wireless subwoofer that goes as low as 27Hz.

In short, it’s all almost perfect. Again.
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2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid SV review

August 26, 2017Cars2017 Nissan Rogue, 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid SV, AWD, hybrid, Nissan, Nissan Rogue, Review

Nissan debuted the Rogue Hybrid in January of this year and, by the time it recently arrived in the Roadshow HQ garage, I’d totally forgotten about it. With only a 5 or 6 mpg advantage over the standard Rogue (and only 2 mpg better on the highway), it doesn’t look very exciting on paper and is, honestly, a fairly forgettable and mild boost that easily got lost amidst a larger midcycle styling upgrade.

Then again, the standard Rogue is actually a pretty good starting point with pretty good performance, cargo area, efficiency and tech. It’s not my favorite choice in the class, but it’s still a very solid pick. So, even a mild bump in performance and efficiency should leave the Rogue Hybrid in a pretty good place, even better considering our 2017.5 Nissan Rogue Hybrid SV is only $1,000 more than the non-hybrid SV AWD model.
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https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/auto/2017-nissan-rogue-hybrid/specs/

Hands on: Essential Phone review

August 26, 2017PhonesEssential PH-1, Essential Phone, galaxy, Galaxy note, Galaxy Note 8, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 2, hands on, iphone, iPhone 8, Note 8, OnePlus, phone review, Pixel, Pixel 2, Review, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, smartphone, TechRadar

For a brand with no track record of making smartphones, the Essential Phone is an interesting first attempt.

The phone, officially called the Essential PH-1, is a confidently-made, yet mysterious slab of glass and ceramic that seems rather basic in what it’s trying to attempt, but it’s hiding a few tricks up its sleeve – one of which it’s not quite ready to show off yet.

Launching at $699 (no price confirmed for UK) is a bold move for such a new player in the smartphone market, especially given OnePlus’ success at nimbly undercutting the flagship market.

For many, betting on a unproven phone is a tough sell in the midst of the iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Google Pixel 2 launches. But the PH-1 gets some credit for accomplishing what the others haven’t, even if what the company considers to be “essential” won’t matter to some.
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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/essential-phone

How To Configure Parental Controls On Your Fire Tablet

August 26, 2017TabletsAmazon, how to, kindle, kindle fire, tablet, video

Kindle Fire tablets have the built-in ability to password-protect or block different features of the tablet without having to set up a separate profile, enabling you to hand your Fire over to a child or someone you don’t necessarily want to give full access to. You can password-protect things like Prime Video, email, and Amazon purchasing, and turn the controls off whenever you want.

When Parental Controls are on you’ll see a little lock icon at the top of the Fire’s screen. If you swipe down from the top, you’ll see a message that says “Parental Controls – On.” You can tap that message at any time to enter the Parental Controls password and turn the controls off. Note that while some controls carry over to Child Profiles, not all of them do. Parental Controls are much better at locking down adult content on Adult Profiles than blocking allowed content on Child Profiles.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/parental-controls-fire-tablet

2018 BMW K1600B First Ride Review

August 26, 2017Cars2018 BMW K1600B, bike, BMW, concept, FIRST RIDE, Harley-Davidson, motorcycles, photography, Review

What’s a “bagger” anyway? I may not have been aware of the term as it applies to motorcycles until I saw a copy of Baggers on the newsstand, back when we had those (newsstands). They really were the rage there for a while and maybe still are. I mean, what’s better for the average Joe America Motorcyclist than a hot-rod Harley with integrated hard bags to transport your stuff in? A bike with a windshield you can go places on but still be cool, man. Especially if you can crank up a little Molly Hatchet en route. Hot mamas in bikinis will be lining up to pose on your bike for photography.

Baggers were really for people at the the opposite socioeconomic end of the BMW crowd, but any niche that can support its own publications cannot be ignored. Harley-Davidson’s Street Glide isn’t just a bagger, it’s also possibly the biggest selling big bike in America. Hence the K1600B. BMW never uses the word “bagger,” but I think one look is all we need to know what the B stands for here. Roland Sands helped build the Concept 101 a couple years ago to float the idea. Now, we ride the finished product.
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Sony UBP-X800 4K UHD Blu-ray player review

August 25, 2017Audio & Video4K, audio, blu, dolby, PS4, PS4 PRO, Review, Sony, Sony UBP-X800, TechRadar, uhd

Sony may have given UHD Blu-ray short shrift with the PS4 Pro, but it now offers two dedicated 4K Blu-ray players: the custom-install centric UBP-X1000ES and this mainstream torch bearer, the UBP-X800.

The UBP-X800 isn’t just a UHD disc spinner, it’s a heavily specified media machine. In addition to playing Blu-ray, DVD and CD, it’s also compatible with Super Audio CDs and DVD-A discs, and plays nice with a barrel of High-Res Audio codecs.

It’s arguably the best specified Blu-ray player in its class, which is especially impressive considering its rather modest £400 (around $250, AU$394) price tag, although we would have liked to see Dolby Vision support for the complete package.
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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sony-ubp-x800-4k-uhd-blu-ray-player

Galaxy Note 8: eight things to love about it

August 25, 2017Phonesgalaxy, Galaxy note, Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy Note 8, iphone, iPhone 8, Note 7, Note 8, phablet, Samsung, Slashgear, smartphone, stylus

The Galaxy Note 8 is here at long last and it was everything we heard it would be and then some. There is quite a bit of fuss being made over its $1,000 price tag, at least before the iPhone 8 hits that price point as well next month. That said, there might be some things going for Samsung’s latest phablet that could make that four-digit price worth its salt. Here are eight of them.

The S Pen

Aside from the dual cameras, which we’ll get to later, the S Pen is really the only reason you’ll even consider shelling out $1,000 for a smartphone. Naturally, this is also where Samsung has devoted much, though not all, of its attention. If you’ve experienced the Galaxy Note 7 first hand, you’ll be familiar with many of the features you’ll meet in the Galaxy Note 8, albeit with some added perks. For example, it has the same 4,096 levels of pressure, but now matches the color of the phone it comes with. Translation has leveled up to process whole sentences and there’s a new Live Message feature that turns your scribbles into animated shorts. And that’s on top of the general productivity and creativity that a built-in stylus offers.
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https://www.slashgear.com/galaxy-note-8-eight-things-to-love-about-it-25496776/

Monitor Audio Silver 200 AV12 review

August 25, 2017Audio & Videoaudio, Monitor Audio, Monitor Audio Silver 200, Monitor Audio Silver 200 AV12, Review, speaker, speakers, stereo

If you’ve already cast an eye over our review of the Monitor Audio Silver 200s, our assessment of the Silver 200 AV12s probably won’t come as a surprise. Effectively, it’s pretty much the same storyline with a few extra characters.

The Silver 200s, the smallest of three pairs of floorstanding speakers in this sixth generation of Monitor Audio’s long-running Silver series, are again the headline act in this surround package.

We recently cooed over their speed, expression and sense of fun as a stereo pair, and their designers’ efforts to match that character in the rest of the range immediately whets our appetite to hear them performing as a part of a family.

But despite the 200 appearing in the title of this package, the floorstanders’ stage is shared with three equally talented protagonists – the Silver C150 centre speaker, Silver FX surround speakers and Silver W-12 subwoofer.
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https://www.whathifi.com/monitor-audio/silver-200-av12/review

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 370 Review

August 25, 2017Computers & ITbusiness, hybrid, laptop, Lenovo, Review, stylus, thinkpad, ThinkPad X1 Yoga, ThinkPad Yoga

Lenovo’s 13-inch ThinkPad Yoga 370 gives business users a powerful 2-in-1 experience in a slightly smaller and less-expensive package than the company’s flagship X1 Yoga laptop. Like its pricier sibling, the $1,389 ($1,689 as configured) Yoga 370 combines a best-in-class keyboard with a fantastic built-in stylus, a durable design and plenty of ports. However, the laptop also suffers from a few drawbacks, including below-average battery life and a slow solid-state drive.

Design

The ThinkPad Yoga 370 has the typical ThinkPad aesthetic, with one noteworthy exception: It’s available in silver in addition to black. Made from a carbon-fiber hybrid material, the laptop has a matte lid, deck and sides that are smooth but don’t have the luxurious soft-touch feel of the ThinkPad X1 Yoga’s chassis. Like those of other Lenovo business laptops, the Yoga 370’s body is rectangular with a few splashes of extra color offered by the red TrackPoint nub in the keyboard and the silver ThinkPad logos on the lid,deck and their associated blinking red status lights.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-370

Nikon D850 vs Nikon D810 – Comparison Review

August 25, 2017Cameras4K, comparison, dslr, full-frame, native, Nikon, optical, Pixel, Review, sensor, video

Nikon D850 vs Nikon D810 comparison article is ready and you can check the details of these high-end DSLR cameras with full-frame image sensors.

The D850 uses a Nikon-designed back-side illuminated (BSI) full-frame image sensor with no optical low-pass filter. Effective pixel count of the FX-format sensor is 45.7 megapixels.

The Nikon D850 also offers the D5’s excellent 153-point AF system, as well as a native ISO range of 64-25,600 (expandable to 32 or up to 102,400). The DSLR also improves on the D810’s video offerings with the inclusion of full-frame 4K 24/25/30p capture.

The Nikon D850 looks to be an excellent upgrade over its predecessor, the D810. The sensor resolution has been upgraded from 36.3MP to 45.7MP. Tthe burst rate has jumped from 5 to 7 fps (9 fps combining the new MB-D18 grip with an EN-EL18b battery), and the entire AF system borrowed directly from the flagship D5.
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https://www.dailycameranews.com/2017/08/nikon-d850-vs-nikon-d810/

Top 10 Best Home Theater Systems to Buy in 2017

August 25, 2017Audio & VideoCube, home, home theater, movies, music, speaker, speakers, surround sound, theater, Yamaha

Here are our top picks for the best home theater systems that deliver exceptional sound quality and the best value for the money. These home theater systems are capable of delivering crystal clear sound with crisp highs, detailed midrange and a stunning amount of bass. They are perfect for watching movies or listening to music soundtracks and provide an incredible surround sound listening experience at home. We were very impressed by the cineamtic sound performance and aesthetic design of these speakers – they blend into most modern home décor and will literally convert your room into a cinema. At the time of writing, some of these best home theater systems are now selling at very good discounted prices, so don’t forget to check them out!

#1 Best Overall: Yamaha NS-SP1800BL Home Theater System

The Yamaha NS-SP1800BL is one of the best home theater systems you can find at a very affordable price with a full 5.1 channel surround sound setup. It features 4 2-way satellite speakers with a 2.5” woofer and ½” tweeter, one 2-way center speaker with dual 2.5” woofers and ½” twetter, and a 8” 100W cube high powered subwoofer which can be hanged on a wall.
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https://www.bassheadspeakers.com/best-home-theater-systems/

Essential PH-1 review: A beautiful blank slate

August 25, 2017Phonesandroid, Apple, business, Essential PH-1, Google, mobile, operating system, Review, Samsung, slate, smartphone

Andy Rubin was disillusioned. He helped build the Android operating system. He watched as Google acquired the company, and he steered development on the mobile OS for years after that. And somewhere along the way, he grew a little weary of how the smartphone market worked.

To hear him tell it, the mobile industry prioritized iteration over innovation, to the point where it centered itself around only two companies: Apple and Samsung. Convinced that Apple’s premium phone business model would work for a startup, Rubin set about building his own phone, and here we are. That startup, Essential, offers its new PH-1 as a remedy to the industry’s ills. It’s a premium smartphone with an impeccable pedigree that embodies progress and choice and openness. That was the idea, anyway.

Here’s the thing about lofty goals though: You’re almost never going to achieve them in one shot. And really, that’s the Essential PH-1 in a nutshell. It’s an exceptionally crafted device and a stunning first effort from a company that didn’t exist 18 months ago. While the PH-1 stands as a testament to Rubin’s vision, a few shortcomings keep it from being as truly great as promised.
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https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/24/essential-phone-ph-1-review/

Best used small cars for less than £10,000 (and the ones to avoid)

August 25, 2017CarsAudi, Ford, Ford Fiesta, mini

Small cars can be fun, distinctive and high-quality alternatives to larger vehicles. Here are 10 of the best for less than £10,000.

*** Note : £1 = $1.28

Small cars are the jack of all trades. They can be a hoot to drive, they can be compact premium vehicles – ideal for congested city streets – and they can be reliable, good-value transport serving as a second family car.

Deciding which one is best can be daunting due to the diversity of what’s available today. You could go for an evergreen such as the Ford Fiesta or splash out on something more fashionable such as the Audi A1 or Mini. Rest assured, there’s something for everyone and our list aims to reflect this. Take a look at our top ten to see what takes your fancy.
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https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-used-small-cars-for-less-than-pound10000-and-the-ones-to-avoid/n15909

Razer Blade Stealth (13-inch) Review

August 25, 2017Computers & ITcore i7, game, Intel, intel core i7, processor, Razer, Razer Blade, Review

The original Razer Blade stealth turned heads with its stunningly sleek design and powerful performance, but its 12-inch screen felt a bit cramped. The new Stealth (starting at $1,399, reviewed at $1,599) crams a 13.3-inch display into the same slim and compact chassis. But this upgrade is about much more than just a pretty new screen; this machine is also a productivity workhorse, thanks to its powerful Intel Core i7 processor and integrated graphics. And to further turn up the heat on the competition, Razer’s launching a toned-down, gunmetal-gray version of the Stealth for an easier transition from the boardroom to the game room. As svelte and sexy as the Blade Stealth is, it’s still held back from true greatness by below-average battery life.

Design

Listen, I understand and appreciate the desire for 12-inch laptops. They’re lightweight and easy to toss into a purse or backpack, causing little to no back strain. But I’m also a firm believer that bigger can be better even for ultraportables, which is why I’m crushing on the new Blade Stealth. Measuring 12.6 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches, the Stealth weighs 2.9 pounds; it’s only a tenth of a pound heavier than its predecessor.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/razer-blade-stealth-13-inch

Note 8 camera: 5 things you need to know

August 25, 2017Phones4K, Apple, camera, galaxy, Galaxy note, Galaxy Note 8, GALAXY S8, iphone, lens, Note 8, phablet, photography, Pixel, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Slashgear, smartphone, The Galaxy S8, video

Is the camera the most important element of a new smartphone? That may be arguable, but there’s no denying that expectations have been high for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 when it comes to photography. The fresh phablet breaks new ground for Samsung, not to mention giving arch-rival Apple some features we’d like to see borrowed for the next iPhone.

1. It’s the best of the Galaxy S8, doubled

The cameras in the Note 8 may look more than a little familiar at first glance. That’s because Samsung has taken the 12-megapixel camera from its Galaxy S8 and doubled it up. The main camera on the Note 8 has the same Dual Pixel autofocus and f/1.7 wide-angle lens as the regular S8 totes.

However the second camera is slightly different. While it has the same resolution, Samsung has fitted it with an f/2.4 telephoto lens, and regular autofocus. Either way you can record 4K video.
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https://www.slashgear.com/note-8-camera-5-things-you-need-to-know-23496299/

Logitech G903 review

August 25, 2017Computers & ITgaming, gaming mouse, Logitech, Logitech G903, mouse, peripheral, Razer, Review, TechRadar, wireless

The Logitech G900 has reigned as the undisputed king of wireless gaming mice since it was introduced last year. Now, a successor has already been named with the Logitech G903.

To many, this peripheral might seem like a premature sequel. However, its ability to constantly draw power from Logitech’s new PowerPlay mouse pad could solve one of the last annoyances of wireless gaming mice.

That said, to get this winning combination, you’ll need to spend $149 (£149, AU$249) on the Logitech G903 – which is a lot to spend on a gaming mouse by itself – and another $99 (£109, AU$199) for the PowerPlay. Altogether, this is an expensive setup, with the $139 (£139, AU$239) Razer Lancehead being a worthy rival that’s also 10 bucks cheaper than Logitech’s mouse on its own.
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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/logitech-g903

Galaxy Note 8 preorders: 5 things to consider first

August 25, 2017Phonesbusiness, camera, carriers, galaxy, Galaxy note, Galaxy Note 8, Note 8, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Slashgear

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 preorders start today, but there are a few things to bear in mind before you open your wallet. Samsung’s new flagship has some serious talents – not least its shiny new dual-camera rig – but it has a serious price tag to match. Make the right choices, though, and you can be pocketing not only the Note 8 but a bunch of free accessories and more. Read on for five things you need to consider about buying the Note 8.

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1. The carriers are hungry for your business

Anticipation was high for the Galaxy Note 8, but not just among consumers. Carriers know that a flagship launch is great for business, but with all of the major US networks offering the phone, each is trying to get an edge on its rivals and win your heart. That means there are some solid offers out there if you’re not set on a single operator.
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https://www.slashgear.com/galaxy-note-8-preorders-5-things-to-consider-first-24496633/

ASUS ZenFone AR Tango Phone Review

August 25, 2017PhonesAR, Asus, Asus Zenfone, ASUS ZenFone AR, Google, hardware, phone review, Review, Slashgear, software, Tango

This is SlashGear’s ASUS ZenFone AR Review – complete with Google Tango onboard. This is a review of both the device and the AR – reviewed together and separately. While the device’s full worth does take Tango into account, we’ve also considered the idea that a consumer might not end up using the AR features here as often as they thought they might. With a fine software build and hardware that’s quite top-notch, it wasn’t difficult to look beyond the hype.

Look and Feel

ASUS has managed to create a phone that’s reached Google’s Tango spec without looking completely bonkers in the process. This device is 6.24 inches tall, 3.05 inches wide, and 0.18 to 0.35 inches from its thinnest point to its thickest. The ZenFone AR weighs in at 170g and comes in any color you like, just so long as it’s black.
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https://www.slashgear.com/asus-zenfone-ar-tango-phone-review-24496428/

MSI GE73VR 7RF Raider Pro Review

August 25, 2017Computers & ITgaming, gaming laptops, gpu, GTX, GTX 1070, mouse, MSI, racing, Review, speakers

Racing stripes don’t make everything go faster, but they can make them look cooler. The 17-inch MSI GE73VR 7RF Raider Pro ($1,949 to start, $2.399 as tested) has a fresh design that stands out. It also packs some powerful speakers, and, thanks to a GTX 1070 GPU with 8GB of VRAM, smooth frame rates for intensive games at high settings. What brings the Raider Pro down are its dimmer-than-average display and its keyboard and mouse, which aren’t up to par with other gaming laptops.

Design

I really like that MSI’s doing something a little different with the Raider. It’s still the black and red that shouts “look at me, I play games!” but there are a few new flourishes on the machine that I find refreshing. The lid is faux-brushed aluminum, but instead of being totally flat, it has a small hump where the silver MSI logo and red dragon shield are more pronounced. On each side of the hump are red, angular patterns.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/msi-ge73vr-7rf-raider

5 Winning Features of the Samsung Galaxy Note8

August 24, 2017Phonescorning, galaxy, Gorilla Glass, ip68, mobile, QHD, ram, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, smartphone

Samsung has finally unveiled their latest smartphone, the Galaxy Note8. It packs features that can easily take away the spotlight from current flagship devices like the large 6.3-inch QHD+ display, powerful CPU, large RAM, and S-Pen. Find out more about its winning features below.

1. Premium build & design

As you have seen, the Note8 sports a different look compared to its predecessor which is evident when you look at the front. It’s got a great screen-to-body ratio and a glossy metal frame with two curved Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and at the back. Not only that, the Note8 and its S-Pen are IP68-certified meaning it can withstand a good deal of water and dust. It’s quite a large device yet it Samsung was able to keep it at a very handy 74.8mm width and 8.6mm thickness.
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https://www.yugatech.com/mobile/5-winning-features-of-the-samsung-galaxy-note8/#shL1BejvWpp0yPQf.97

Everything You Need to Know About the Nikon D850

August 24, 2017Camerasdslr, full-frame, Nikon, photography, Pixel, sensor

Before today, Nikon DSLR shooters seeking a new pro-level body had to choose between the resolution-oriented D810 or speed-oriented Nikon D5. But no longer – the D850 is built for speed and resolution.

It uses a 45.7MP BSI full-frame sensor – a sizable resolution jump over the D810’s 36.3MP chip. Its maximum burst rate with autofocus is 7 fps – also a nice jump over the D810’s 5 fps. And, if you need more speed, combining the new MB-D18 grip with an EN-EL18b battery allows the D850 to shoot at 9 fps for up to 51 Raw files (using an XQD card).

That’s not as fast as the 12 fps burst offered on the Nikon D5, but it’s enough speed for most sports or action photography, with more than twice the pixel count offered by the D5 (and at almost half the price).
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https://www.dpreview.com/articles/6414665271/hands-on-nikon-d850

HKC G27 Review: New Gaming Display Curved Monitor with 144Hz

August 24, 2017Computers & ITgame, gaming, Quantum, Review, video

HKC is one of the players don’t know in the Chine of screens, that is why we were not surprised to see that they were launching a new curved monitor. This time we have the first curved monitor FullHD of HKC G27 in the review with a response time of 4ms. In addition to incorporating Quantum Dot technology that extends the range of colors available on the screen.

Which are better 60Hz, 120Hz, and 144Hz?

If our video card dumps FPS in lots and the monitor is not able to accompany it, we will get to a point where we lose Frames and begin to see a transparent line passing through the screen from top to bottom. What causes that is that we do not see a fluid image and with it, our experience of the game is not the best one. Therefore, the higher the refresh rate, the better our gaming experience.

Design and Appearance

Now we will HKC G27 review something very subjective as is the aesthetics of this product.
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https://www.awaqa.com/hkc-g27-review-gaming-display-curved-monitor-144hz-buy-price-specs/

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs LG V30: What’s the rumoured difference?

August 24, 2017Phonescamera, galaxy, Galaxy note, Galaxy Note 8, ip68, LG, LG V30, Note 8, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, smartphone, stylus

Samsung has announced its much-rumoured Galaxy Note 8 at an event in New York, eight days before LG will be announcing its second flagship smartphone of 2017 – the LG V30.

The Galaxy Note 8 brings with it a lovely design with an almost all-screen front, a dual rear camera and an all-new S Pen stylus, while the LG V30 is confirmed to be coming with an all-screen front too, as well as a dual-rear camera setup.

Here is how the two devices compare, based on the confirmed specs for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and a mixture of the confirmed specs and rumours for the LG V30.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs LG V30: Design

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 features a metal and glass sandwich design that measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6mm, weighs 195g and comes complete with IP68 water and dust resistance.
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https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/buyers-guides/samsung/141957-samsung-galaxy-note-8-vs-lg-v30-what-s-the-difference

Nuheara IQBuds review : Another great hearable to augment your audio

August 24, 2017Audio & Video, WearablesAirPods, Apple, audio, Bluetooth, BRAGI DASH, fitness, Jabra, Jabra Elite Sport, music, Review, smart, wireless

Nuheara IQBuds deliver on what they promise. The ability to take better control of the sound around you without compromising on the audio quality we’d expect from a $300 hearable. It doesn’t escape from some of the issues we’ve confronted with other smart earbuds though, namely the not so fantastic battery life and the odd Bluetooth choppiness. Compared to its only rival, the Here One, it does lose out in the looks department and we’d have loved some more control over music playback as well. The IQBuds though offer a good alternative to what Doppler Labs has come up with, we just hope there’s more to come from these audio augmenting earbuds.

Kết quả hình ảnh cho Nuheara IQBuds

The Nuheara IQBuds are a pair of wireless earbuds that are a whole lot smarter than Apple’s AirPods. They can’t track fitness like the Bragi Dash or the Jabra Elite Sport, but if you care about the way you hear sound and what you hear, then they’re going to have some appeal.
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https://www.wareable.com/hearables/nuheara-iqbuds-review

Nikon D850 Hands-on Review: First Impressions

August 24, 2017Camerasbackside-illuminated, camera, cmos, dslr, full-frame, Nikon, peripheral, Review, sensor, Surface

The Nikon D850 is Nikon’s latest high resolution full-frame DSLR, boasting a 46MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor. But, in a fairly radical departure for the series, it is also one of the company’s fastest-shooting DSLRs. This combination of properties should significantly widen the camera’s appeal to high-end enthusiasts as well as a broad range of professional photographers.

High resolution

The use of a backside illuminated (BSI) sensor means that the light collecting elements of the sensor are closer to the surface of the chip. This should not only increase the efficiency of the sensor (improving low light performance) but should also be expected to make the pixels near the edges of the sensor better able to accept light approaching with high angles of incidence, improving peripheral image quality.
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https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d850

Note 8 vs Galaxy S8+ : Which phablet to buy

August 24, 2017Phonesamoled, galaxy, Galaxy note, Galaxy Note 8, GALAXY S8, Note 8, phablet, Samsung, Slashgear, super amoled, The Galaxy S8

Samsung’s flagships have always been related, but with the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy S8+ the familial resemblance is closer than ever. The brand new Note 8 might have phablet fans salivating, but line it up against the three month old Galaxy S8+ and you could be forgiven for struggling to see the differences. That might mean big savings at the cash register if you don’t need what the Note 8 is doing differently.

You’d be forgiven for mistaking them at first glance

With the Note 8 packing a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display, and the Galaxy S8+ having a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, it’s fair to say that both smartphones are similarly sized in the hand. Indeed, it comes down to a matter of millimeters. The Note 8 measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm, and weighs 195 grams; the Galaxy S8+ is slightly smaller, at 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, and 173 grams.
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2015-2017 Ducati Monster 821 Review

August 24, 2017Cars2017 Ducati Monster 821, Ducati, LED, Monster, motorcycles, plane, race, Review, Sportbike

What does you do when you have a powerful and popular naked sportbike such as the Monster 1200 and a smaller, simplified version of same with an 803 cc powerplant? You simply add a third model, according to Ducati. Introducing the stop-gap Monster 821 siblings. The base model carries many of the genetic markers associated with the Monster range with a 112-horsepower engine and host of electronic gadgets that never made it onto the entry-level 797 model. This plugs a significant gap in its naked Monster lineup and gives us an entry-friendly model with a taste of the refinement typically enjoyed on the larger-displacement rides. Ducati followed up with the race-tastic “Stripe” version that pulls adjustable front-suspension components off the top shelf for another layer of ride-quality control. Something for everyone? Perhaps not, but a damn good compromise between the existing models within the range in many ways.

Design

“The Monster 821 carries the same stance, tank shape and flylines that make the Monster 1200 so recognizable.”

Ducati stuck to the stance, tank shape and flylines that make the Monster 1200 so recognizable. A cut-down fender leads the way beneath a minimal headlight housing that contains bright hi- and low-beam bulbs with LED marker lights and turn signals. The plane of the headlight flows into the backside of the instrument panel to form a sort-of vestigial flyscreen.
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2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone Review

August 24, 2017Cars2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone, bike, moto, Moto Guzzi, Moto Guzzi V7, Review, Triumph

After 50 years of production, an Italian classic much like Joe Pesci and Spaghetti O’s, the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone is now onto its third iteration of Guzzi’s most popular bike. Doses of change have come alongside the new roman numeral for this entry-level classic that remains a quality and affordable standard.

With Moto Guzzi’s signature longitudinally mounted 744cc air-cooled powerplant protruding from its gills, wrapped in a classic-bike bun, alongside modern features such as ABS and traction control, the V7 III Stone is a solid package for the pleasantly affordable $7,990 price tag. Remember, all Guzzis are still built in the historic Italian factory in Mandello, while natural competitors from Triumph are created in Thailand.
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NAD C 338 review

August 24, 2017Audio & VideoBluetooth, game, game of thrones, Google, Google Play, music, NAD, NAD C 338, optical, Rega, Rega Brio, Review, smartphone, spotify, stereo, streaming, streaming music

You wouldn’t need to borrow a friend’s hands to count how many £600 stereo amplifiers are capable of streaming music from Spotify, Tidal and Google Play Music with just two taps on your smartphone screen.

Indeed, the C 338 is not only NAD’s “most versatile amplifier ever” but among the best-equipped and most flexible we’ve come across from any brand at this price.

Features

For that reason, it’d be unfair to overlook NAD’s ambition here. While some of the C 338’s rivals at this price forgo the inclusion of a DAC (the Rega Brio, for instance), the C 338 appears to have more connections than Game of Thrones’ Lord Varys.

The ample physical inputs (three RCAs – including MM phono – and twin coaxial and optical connections) are boosted by the inclusion of Bluetooth and wi-fi, via two screw-in antennae.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Hands-on Review

August 24, 2017PhonesApple, camera, galaxy, Galaxy note, Galaxy Note 8, Note 8, ram, Review, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, smartphone

The Phone that Slays!

2016 was a rough time for Samsung. The brand’s flagship smartphone line had its reputation tarnished by not one, but two recalls brought on by battery defects and problems in their quest to beat down their biggest competitor, Apple. For a time there were doubts that there would even still be a Galaxy Note line, let alone a successor for one of the best, and worst, phones that Samsung ever released.

Fast forward to this year and Samsung has put all doubts to rest. The Galaxy Note 8 is here, and just like last year has all the features that we’ve come to expect from a flagship smartphone, and then some. It holds quite a number of firsts for the company – first phone with a dual camera, first flagship with 6GB of RAM, and the first phone to reach the $1000 price barrier, at least for the Philippines.
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