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More NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Leaked Details
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards | September 15, 2014 - 08:02 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: nvidia, geforce, GTX 980
Details and photographs of the GeForce GTX 980 are leaking on various forums and websites. Based on the Maxwell architecture, it is supposed to be faster and more efficient than Kepler while being manufactured on an identical, 28nm fab process. While we were uncertain before, it now looks like the GTX 980 will be its formal name, as seen in leaked photographs, below.
Image Credit: Videocardz
As expected, the cooler is a continuation of NVIDIA's reference cooler, as seen on recent high-end graphics cards (such as the GeForce Titan). Again, this is not a surprise. The interesting part is that it is rated for about 250W whereas Maxwell is rumored to draw 180W. While the reference card has two six-pin PCIe power connectors, I am curious to see if the excess cooling will lead to interesting overclocks. That is not even mentioning what the AIB partners can do.
Image Credit: Videocardz
Beyond its over-engineering for Maxwell's TDP, it also includes a back plate.
Image Credit: Chip Hell via Videocards
Its display connectors have been hotly anticipated. As you can see above, the GTX 980 has five outputs: three DisplayPort, one HDMI, and one DVI. Which version of HDMI? Which version of DisplayPort? No clue at the moment. There has been some speculation regarding HDMI 2.0, and the DisplayPort 1.3 standard was just released to the public today, but I would be pleasantly surprised if even one of these made it in.
Check out Videocardz for a little bit more.
AMD R9 390X Is Rumored Liquid Cooled
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards, Cases and Cooling | September 15, 2014 - 05:50 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: amd, R9, r9 390x, liquid cooler, liquid cooling, liquid cooling system, asetek
Less than a year after the launch of AMD's R9 290X, we are beginning to hear rumors of a follow-up. What is being called the R9 390X, because if it is called anything else, then that was a very short-lived branding scheme, might be liquid cooled. This would be the first single-processor, reference graphics card to have an integrated water cooler. That said, the public evidence is not as firm as I would normally like.
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According to Tom's Hardware, Asetek is working on a liquid-cooled design for "an undisclosed OEM". The product is expected to ship during the first half of 2015 and the press release claims that it will "continue Asetek's success in the growing liquid cooling market". Technically, this could be a collaboration with an AIB partner, not necessarily a GPU developer. That said, the leaked photograph looks like a reference card.
We don't really know anything more than this. I would expect that it will be a refresh based on Hawaii, but that is pure speculation. I have no evidence to support that.
Personally, I would hope that a standalone air-cooled model would be available. While I have no experience with liquid cooling, it seems like a bit extra of a burden that not all purchasers of a top-of-the-line single GPU add-in board would want to bare. Specifically, placing the radiator if their case even supports it. That said, having a high-performing reference card will probably make the initial benchmarks look extra impressive, which could be a win in itself.
NCIX and LinusTech Does Four Single GPUs... Twice
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards | September 11, 2014 - 07:46 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: quad sli, quad crossfire, nvidia, amd
Psst. AMD fans. Don't tell "Team Green" but Linus decided to take four R9 290X graphics cards and configure them in Quad Crossfire formation. They did not seem to have too much difficulty setting it up, although they did have trouble with throttling and setting up Crossfire profiles. When they finally were able to test it, they got a 3D Mark Fire Strike Extreme score of 14979.
Psst. NVIDIA fans. Don't tell "Team Red" but Linus decided to take four GeForce Titan Black graphics cards and configure them in Quad SLI formation. He had a bit of a difficult time setting up the machine at first, requiring a reshuffle of the cards (how would reordering PCIe slots for identical cards do anything?) and a few driver crashes, but it worked. Eventually, they got a 3D Mark Fire Strike Extreme score of around 13,300 (give or take a couple hundred).
NVIDIA GM204 info is leaking
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards | September 8, 2014 - 05:03 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: leak, nvidia, GM204, GTX 980, GTX 980M, GTX 970, GTX 970M
Please keep in mind that this information has been assembled via research done by WCCF Tech and Videocardz off of 3DMark entries of unreleased GPUs; we won't get the official numbers until the middle of this month. That said, rumours and guesswork about new hardware are a favourite past time of our readers so here is the information we've seen so far about the upcoming GM204 chip from NVIDIA. On the desktop side is the GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 970 which should both have 4GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus with GPU clock speeds ranging from 1127 to 1190 MHz. The performance that was shown on 3DMark has the GTX 980 beating the 780 Ti and R9 290X and the GTX 970 performing similarly to the plain GTX 780 and falling behind the 290X. SLI scaling looks rather attractive with a pair of GTX 980 coming within a hair of the performance of the R9 295X2.
On the mobile side things look bleak for AMD, the GTX 980M and GTX 970M surpass the current GTX 880M which in turn benchmarks far better than AMD's M290X chip. Again the scaling in SLI systems will be impressive assuming that the leaks that you can see indepth here are accurate. It won't be too much longer before we know one way or the other so you might want to keep your finger off of the Buy Button for a short while.
Intel Graphics Drivers Claim Significant Improvements
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards, Processors | September 6, 2014 - 05:25 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: iris pro, iris, intel hd graphics, Intel
I was originally intending to test this with benchmarks but, after a little while, I realized that Ivy Bridge was not supported. This graphics driver starts and ends with Haswell. While I cannot verify their claims, Intel advertises up to 30% more performance in some OpenCL tasks and a 10% increase in games like Batman: Arkham City and Sleeping Dogs. They even claim double performance out of League of Legends at 1366x768.
Intel is giving gamers a "free lunch".
The driver also tunes Conservative Morphological Anti-Aliasing (CMAA). They claim it looks better than MLAA and FXAA, "without performance impact" (their whitepaper from March showed a ~1-to-1.5 millisecond cost on Intel HD 5000). Intel recommends disabling it after exiting games to prevent it from blurring other applications, and they automatically disable it in Windows, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, and Windows 8.1 Photo.
Adaptive Rendering Control was also added in this driver. This limits redrawing identical frames by comparing the ones it does draw with previously drawn ones, and adjusts the frame rate accordingly. This is most useful for games like Angry Birds, Minesweeper, and Bejeweled LIVE. It is disabled when not on battery power, or when the driver is set to "Maximum Performance".
The Intel Iris and HD graphics driver is available from Intel, for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, on many Haswell-based GPUs.
A few days with some magic monitors
Last month friend of the site and technology enthusiast Tom Petersen, who apparently does SOMETHING at NVIDIA, stopped by our offices to talk about G-Sync technology. A variable refresh rate feature added to new monitors with custom NVIDIA hardware, G-Sync is a technology that has been frequently discussed on PC Perspective.
The first monitor to ship with G-Sync is the ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q - a fantastic 2560x1440 27-in monitor with a 144 Hz maximum refresh rate. I wrote a glowing review of the display here recently with the only real negative to it being a high price tag: $799. But when Tom stopped out to talk about the G-Sync retail release, he happened to leave a set of three of these new displays for us to mess with in a G-Sync Surround configuration. Yummy.
So what exactly is the current experience of using a triple G-Sync monitor setup if you were lucky enough to pick up a set? The truth is that the G-Sync portion of the equation works great but that game support for Surround (or Eyefinity for that matter) is still somewhat cumbersome.
In this quick impressions article I'll walk through the setup and configuration of the system and tell you about my time playing seven different PC titles in G-Sync Surround.
Continue reading our editorial on using triple ASUS ROG Swift monitors in G-Sync Surround!!
AMD's Dropping the R9 295X2 Price to $999 USD
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards | September 3, 2014 - 09:28 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: amd, R9, r9 295x2, price cut
While not fully in effect yet, AMD is cutting $500 off of the R9 295X2 price tag to $999 USD. Currently, there are two models available on Newegg USA at the reduced price, and one at Amazon for $1200. We expect to see other SKUs reduce soon, as well. This puts the water-cooled R9 295X2 just below the cost of two air-cooled R9 290X graphics cards.
If you were interested in this card, now might be the time (if one of the reduced units are available).
Matrox Creates Professional Graphics Cards with AMD GPUs
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards | September 3, 2014 - 06:15 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Matrox, firepro, cape verde xt gl, cape verde xt, cape verde, amd
Matrox, along with S3, develop GPU ASICs for use with desktop add-in boards, alongside AMD and NVIDIA. Last year, they sold less than 7000 units in their quarter according to my math (rounding to 0.0% market share implies < 0.05% of total market, which was 7000 units that quarter). Today, Matrox Graphics Inc. announce that they will use an AMD GPU on their upcoming product line.
While they do not mention a specific processor, they note that "the selected AMD GPU" will be manufactured at a 28nm process with 1.5 billion transistors. It will support DirectX 11.2, OpenGL 4.4, and OpenCL 1.2. It will have a 128-bit memory bus.
Basically, it kind-of has to be Cape Verde XT (or XT GL) unless it is a new, unannounced GPU.
If it is Cape Verde XT, it would have about 1.0 to 1.2 TFLOPs of single precision performance (depending on the chosen clock rate). Whatever clock rate is chosen, the chip contains 640 shader processors. It was first released in February 2012 with the Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition. Again, this is assuming that AMD will not release a GPU refresh for that category.
Matrox will provide their PowerDesk software to configure multiple monitors. It will work alongside AMD's professional graphics drivers. It is a sad that to see a GPU ASIC manufacturer throw in the towel, at least temporarily, but hopefully they can use AMD's technology to remain in the business with competitive products. Who knows: maybe they will make a return when future graphics APIs reduce the burden of driver and product development?
Tonga GPU Features
On December 22, 2011, AMD launched the first 28nm GPU based on an architecture called GCN on the code name Tahiti silicon. That was the release of the Radeon HD 7970 and it was the beginning of an incredibly long adventure for PC enthusiasts and gamers. We eventually saw the HD 7970 GHz Edition and the R9 280/280X releases, all based on essentially identical silicon, keeping a spot in the market for nearly 3 years. Today AMD is launching the Tonga GPU and Radeon R9 285, a new piece of silicon that shares many traits of Tahiti but adds support for some additional features.
Replacing the Radeon R9 280 in the current product stack, the R9 285 will step in at $249, essentially the same price. Buyers will be treated to an updated feature set though including options that were only previously available on the R9 290 and R9 290X (and R7 260X). These include TrueAudio, FreeSync, XDMA CrossFire and PowerTune.
Many people have been calling this architecture GCN 1.1 though AMD internally doesn't have a moniker for it. The move from Tahiti, to Hawaii and now to Tonga, reveals a new design philosophy from AMD, one of smaller and more gradual steps forward as opposed to sudden, massive improvements in specifications. Whether this change was self-imposed or a result of the slowing of process technology advancement is really a matter of opinion.
Continue reading our review of the AMD Radeon R9 285 Tonga GPU!!
PNY's Customized OC series, decent value for great performance
Subject: Graphics Cards | August 25, 2014 - 03:57 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: pny, gtx 780, gtx 780 ti, Customized OC, factory overclocked
PNY is not as heavily marketed as some GPU resellers in North America but that doesn't mean they are not hard at work designing custom cards. Hardware Canucks tried out the Customized OC GTX 780 and 780 Ti recently with the factory overclock as well as pushing the cards to the limit by manual overclocking. Using EVGA's Precision overclocking tools they pushed the GTX 780 to 1120MHz Core, 6684MHz RAM and the Ti to an impressive 1162MHz Core, 7800MHz RAM. Read on to see how effective the custom cooler proved to be as it is also a major part of the Customized series.
"PNY's latest Customized series will be rolling through their GTX 780 and GTX 780 Ti lineups, bringing high end cooling and increased performance."
Here are some more Graphics Card articles from around the web:
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- Gigabyte GeForce 750Ti Ultra Durable BLACK EDITION Video Card Review @ Madshrimps
- Diamond UGA USB 3.0/2.0 to DVI/HDMI/VGA Adapter Review @ OCC
- Graphics Card Overclocking Guide Featuring The AMD Gigabyte R9 270 @ eTeknix
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- HIS R9 290 iPower IceQ X2 OC 4GB GDDR5 Video Card Review @ Madshrimps
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How thick is the foam cushioning? I know that the description says 9" seat deck, but that doesn't clarify if there are springs, thickness of foam, etc. I'm trying to determine the comfort I can expect and there was a negative review in that area. I'm hoping it is just a matter of breaking the mattress in.
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Mystic Microfiber Suede Click Clack Futon Sofa Bed
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ITEM#: 12224027The stylish yet functional Mystic Convertible Sofa, with its exceptionally comfortable pillow top, has four positions; sit, reclined, sleep, and chaise. Kid-proof/ pet-proof faux microfiber suede and faux leather look cover.
- Frame materials: Wood, steel
- Upholstery color options: Black, blue, bone, brick, chocolate, khaki, sage, sky blue, slate, wine, leather look black, leather look brown
- Upholstery materials: Faux suede and faux leather, foam
- Four convertible positions including three sitting modes, upright, reclined, and chaise as well as flat for sleeping
- Includes two matching pillows
- Decorative cover is removable for easy cleaning
- Sits three adults comfortably; sleeps two adults
- Uses full-size bedding
- Superb quality and craftsmanship with heavy-duty stainless steel front legs
- 9-inch thick seat and back decks for long lasting durability and comfort
- Rated up to 750 pounds of distributed weight
- Innovative engineering enables sofa to fit through any doorway or up narrow stairways
- The frame base is black. The decorative cover in the color and fabric selected is not installed on the frame for shipment but is included. One zippered and one Veclroed enclosure on the underside of the frame contain the cover, hardware, feet, and pillow inserts
- Sitting dimensions are 72 wide x 37 high x 18 seat height x 42 deep in inches; seat depth is 27 inches
- Reclined dimensions are 72 wide x 27 high x 18 seat height x 42 deep in inches; seat depth is 27 inches
- Sleeping dimensions are 72 wide x 18 high x 47 deep in inches
- Dimensions: 37 inches high x 72 inches wide x 42 inches deep
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Difficulty assembling product
The directions for assembling the product are not clear. The pictures are not helpful. I didn't bother to call for assembly help. Instead I got a friend who had a click clack to help me assemble it. Suggest-a label on each half showing how to orient the pieces for assembly. The label on location of compartment is helpful. Also directions did not explain how to change positions-i.e. two steps thus the name click-clack. Have not slept on it yet. Comfortable to sit onRead More
Not Recommended
I am a competent furniture-assembler. This item was way too difficult to assemble and the cover didn't fit. Sorry, but this is not a product I would recommend to anyone. I don't enjoy bashing, but am trying to help other potential buyers.Read More
really sucks
I regret to say that I have been very disappointed with this product. I have purchased this futton/couch for my daughter that was in a process of moving away from home. For that reason, my husband and I did not unpack it, but left it for my daughter to open the package at her new appartment. Alas, what a dissapointment! Metal legs for the futton were not in the package, nor the pillows that were supposed to be used as arm rests. This futton now sits on the floor in her living room. I have made many purchases from overstock over the years and have never been disappointed before, but this is not acceptable! What are you going to do about it and how are you going to mend this business faux paux?Read More
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excelent price and axcelent product. I would recomended to anyoneRead More
So far, so good!
Can't get a better futon for the price. I highly recommend this item. My only complaint is that it's a bit difficult to lower the back to the sleeping position.Read More
Not impressed
I bought this thinking it looked nice and comfortable. It's HARDER then my hardwood floors, it's very uncomfortable, it took 3 hours to put this crap together. I still can't figure out the "skirt". The final product looks NOTHING like the photo, other then the color- of course. Oh and not to mention the sound of metal being smashed together with each click of the bed to raise the chaise/sofa or to put them back down flat. Never again will I buy something from this site, sorry guys.Read More
Excellent futon for the price
I was recently in the market for a new couch, and wanted to be able to convert it into a bed for friend-crashing purposes. Also, I was not looking to take out a loan. This piece really fits the bill. It ships in two boxes, each containing one half of the sofa/futon.The two raw halves are covered in black felt-like material, which you will eventually cover with your chosen color. The two futon halves are held together at three points at which you screw on metal pieces. Performing this step, along with applying the futon's main legs, takes about 30 minutes and can be performed by one person with a little persistence. Next, you stretch the futon cover over the entire frame, which involves about 100 times the amount of velcro manipulation you'd expect to perform on any other average day. Patience with this part of the assembly process is critical to ensure that the final result looks good. I can also say, however, that you will not really want to remove the cover (particularly the side-lining), once you've managed to get it on and well-aligned with the frame. Someone would have to puke on it, maybe twice, to motivate me to take it off and wash it. In the end I'd probably try to order a new cover, if I was compelled to go through the trouble of taking it off in the first place.That aside, this futon looks very nice, sits 3-4 people very comfortably, and performs perfectly well as a spare bed when needed. For its price, I would be surprised if you could do any better. I would just say that if you're planning to drink red wine on this thing, buy the wine-colored version.Read More
Great purchase
My son has been wanting a futon forever but it seems that most futtons have uncomfortable mattresses and are way to short when in an open position. Knowing my son will be at least 6ft tall I didn't want to purchase something that his feet and/or head will eventually hang over. The generous length and the fact that there aren't any stationary arms, gives this futton the desired length necessary. It looks really cool in his room which now appears more as a sitting area with his xbox when his friends come over and with a couple cube ottomans I bought also from overstock the look of his room is complete. The workmanship and value at this point are outstanding and I really like the possibility for taking off the cover to be able to clean. All and all I am very pleased with this purchase and what it even better is my 16 year old son feels the same!!Read More
I'm pleased with my purchase. wish it had arms;I didn't realise how much I would miss them , but I'm getting used to it. The only problem for me was getting the cover on it- all that velcro makes it a little tricky.Read More
The picture looks better than the actual product.
I bought this chair to keep on my second floor for my mother who was coming out of the hospital. Installation was easy except for the velcro strip around the edge. It does not fit and very noticeable once it's all put together. After a month, my daughter plopped down on it and one of the front legs broke off. Now that side is being supported by phone books. The The front legs are plastic and not supportive. The mattress is comfortable.Read More
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Futon Buying Guide
With so many styles available, futons have become a popular choice for living room sofas. Whether you need a sofa that turns into a bed for the occasional guest or you want a bed that can turn into a couch during the day for a small apartment, a futon is thee perfect choice. Here's what to look for when you're shopping.
Tips on Buying a Sofa Bed
Sofa beds are popular because of their versatility. Sofa beds spend most of their time as seating, but they can convert into a bed when guests need a place to sleep, giving you two pieces of furniture in one. Popular styles include the traditional pull-out sofa, futons and new-style convertible sofas that combine elements of other styles. This combination of a bed and a sofa not only saves you money but space as well.
How to Buy a Futon
Do you need comfortable seating as well as a sleeping area for yourself or guests? You may have thought futons were only meant for dorm rooms and studio apartments, but they're actually the perfect solution for any home that needs a place for people to both sit and sleep. Futons are usually less expensive and lighter than sofa beds, as the futon uses the same frame and cushions for each function. If this sounds appealing to you, these tips will be helpful while you're shopping.
How to Choose a Futon Mattress
When it comes to choosing the right futon mattress for your futon, it can be a tough decision. Futons are very versatile pieces of furniture. These couches that convert into beds can be made out of everything from expensive solid hardwood to inexpensive metal. The choices for a futon mattress are as diverse as for the frames. Some futon mattresses are simply filled with pieces of cotton and wool. Others are one solid piece of foam. Still other futon mattresses contain coils just as bed mattresses do. If you're confused about finding the right one, take a look below to learn how to choose a futon mattress.
Why You Need a Futon
It's hard to beat a futon when it comes to adaptable furniture. A quality futon can be a major asset to just about any room in your home. Even with the widespread popularity futons have attained, it is hard to believe there isn't at least one futon in every home. If you are one of the futon-less individuals out there, you are missing out. Futon beds are so flexible, and there is no home that couldn't benefit from one or two. If you still haven't taken the futon plunge, here are a few reasons why you should.
How To Put a Futon Bed Together
A futon bed is a space-saving piece of furniture that can quickly be put together with a couple of simple tools. If you can follow a diagram, step by step, you will find yourself with a nice new futon ready to seat or bed your surprise overnight guest. Each of the bolts will be hand-tightened personally, and you will be confident that the futon is assembled correctly.
How to Make Futon Beds Comfortable
Whether you're using your futon as a bed for yourself or an extra sleeping space when you have guests, you want to make sure it's as comfortable as possible. When you know how to make futon beds comfortable, you'll be the destination of choice for roaming relatives and friends.
How To Freshen a Futon Mattress
Futons are more than emergency bedding for guests. Some owners choose futons over traditional beds because they are often less expensive than standard beds and they are convertible, a feature that is ideal for small spaces. Like traditional mattresses, futon mattresses need freshening on a regular basis so they don't develop odors. The methods of caring for futons range from airing them outside to cleaning them with a damp cloth; what you choose will depend on the state of your mattress. Look below to learn how to freshen a futon mattress.
Top 5 Reasons to Own a Futon
If you're shopping for a new sofa, you'll want to take a look at all the futons that are available. Besides coming in a variety of fabrics and styles, they can add a lot of fucntion to a room, whether it's your living room, family room, or den. Not sure a futon coush is for you? Take a look at these top reason to buy a futon and see if they change your mind.
How to Extend the Life of Your Futon
When guests come to visit, no piece of furniture is better suited for the job than a futon. When you need to make the most of your space but also need a place for unexpected visitors to crash, a futon gives you the best of both worlds. Futons aren't just great for guests. Whether you need a makeshift guest room or want futon beds for children's rooms, you're going to want it to last for a long time. Here are a few tricks to extend the life of your futon as long as possible.
How to Clean a Futon
Because they're perfect for both sitting and sleeping, futons get a lot of use. All that use can lead to a dirty futon, which is why regular maintenance is important. Follow these tips to get your futon clean and looking like new.
How to Personalize a Futon
The futon is a timeless piece of furniture. The classic futon, which converts from a couch to an extra sleeping surface, is a staple in small apartments and among shoppers who want a space-saving piece of furniture. While futons have been around for years, new innovations in futon covers and updates in designs have helped futons stage a comeback as desirable pieces of living room furniture. Now that you have a futon, how do you make it really yours? Read on to learn how to personalize a futon.
How to Buy Futon Covers
Futons are typically covered with decorative futon covers to help keep them clean and undamaged. Futon covers come in all kinds of styles, colors and sizes. Whether you're shopping to replace a worn-out cover or looking to change the decor of a room with new and different colors, there are plenty of futon covers available to suit your style.
Best Kid-friendly Fabric for Sofas
Finding the right sofa and loveseats that match your room, have the right look and meet your budget can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. If kid-friendly fabrics are on your must-have list, start by looking below. This article will help you find the best kid-friendly fabrics for sofas, which should repel stains and hold up to added abuse from children jumping, scooting and forgetting to remove their shoes before hopping on the sofa. Microfiber: Microfiber is stain-resistant and comes in different textures. Some microfiber weaves are smooth, like suede, and others are denser, similar to corduroy. You may clean most microfiber with water, but check the manufacturer's tag because a few types of microfiber may require cleaning with a compatible solvent. Wool: For sofas, wool and wool blends are great because of their durability. They're less prone to pilling, snagging and wrinkling than other fabrics. Plus, wool is easy to spot-clean. Vacuum this natural fabric with a hand-held vacuum attachment to remove dust. Leather: Leather is a versatile sofa fabric; it can be elegant or totally casual. Its slick surface makes cleanups relatively easy. Beware if you have pets, as little claws can leave scratch marks. Scuff-repair solutions are available, and they can keep your kids' sofa looking good for years. In addition, a quick treatment with leather conditioner once or twice a year will keep the sofa soft and supple. Vinyl: Vinyl is just as versatile as leather and often has the same smart look, but at a much more affordable price. It's easy to clean, too: just spray it with water and wipe spills away. Vinyl isn't as snuggly as microfiber, but in a playroom, it will hold up to lots of abuse. Denim: Just because a sofa is upholstered in denim doesn't mean it'll look like your worn-out jeans. Just like a comfy pair of jeans, denim is sturdy and goes with everything. In addition, denim sofas are available in a rainbow of colors to match your kids' bedrooms or playroom. View All Sofas and Loveseats Back to Guides Directory View All Sofas and Loveseats
How to Select a Futon for Guests
Whether you have a guest room or would like to have the option for guests to stay in your living room, purchasing a futon is an inexpensive and practical option. Futons are excellent for saving space and providing a comfortable, stylish place for guests to sleep. Below, you'll learn how to select a futon for guests.
How to Care for a Microfiber Sofa or Loveseat
Microsuede fabric has a unique texture that accentuates a color's depth and contrast, making it an excellent upholstery choice for furniture. The superior stain resistance of microfiber fabric means that your sofa and loveseat set will be able to withstand the rigors of daily use by active kids and pets. In order to keep your microfiber sofa or loveseat looking its best, some simple care is required.
How to Clean a Microfiber Sofa
Microfiber fabric is comprised of fibers that are 100 times smaller than a human hair, creating a fabric that is soft, lightweight, naturally stain-resistant, and easy to maintain. Microsuede sofas and loveseats are a good choice for those with allergies because microfiber doesn't produce dust or lint. Despite the natural stain-resistant qualities of the fabric, accidents still happen that can stain microfiber. Follow these steps when you need to clean microfiber furniture.
How to Buy Slipcovers
One of the simplest ways to update your decor is to buy slipcovers. Available in many sizes to fit chairs, futons, sofas, sectionals and even recliners, furniture slipcovers can be an easy solution when you're redecorating on a budget. Choosing quality sofa and chair slipcovers will be less expensive than replacing your old furniture, especially if the item is sturdy and comfortable, and a well-fitting chair or sofa slipcover will complement your room and give your furniture a face-lift. Whether you need to cover up old couches that have seen better days with sofa slipcovers or just want a fitted slipcover to give your armchair a fresh, polished look, the following suggestions will help you find the perfect furniture covers for your home. Read on for tips on buying slipcovers.
Top 5 Futon Styles for Guest Bedrooms
Furnishing your guest bedroom with a futon can help you save space while providing guests with a comfortable and relaxing sleeping area. Futons can be a versatile, inexpensive option for the guest bedroom, and you can choose from a variety of different futon styles that match your home's decor. Whether you're accommodating a single guest or a small family, a futon provides plenty of comfort for both short-term and extended stays. This article should help acquaint you with the top 5 futon styles for guest bedrooms.
Checklist for Choosing a Sofabed for Your House
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Hillary spoke Friday night at the New York Historical Society 2014 History Makers Gala. The event took place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. She was on stage with Aspen Institute CEO Walter Isaacson and Wynton Marsalis.
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Hillary Clinton to raise money for Landrieu
New York (CNN) — Hillary Clinton will host a high-dollar fundraiser for Sen. Mary Landrieu, an embattled Democratic incumbent who finds herself behind in a closely watched runoff to reelection.
The Dec. 1 event, which will be hosted at the New York City home of Sarah & Victor Kovner, longtime Clinton supporters, will boost Landrieu's coffers after she was unable to best her opponent Bill Cassidy on Election Day. Polls currently show the Republican with a sizable lead in the runoff.
Tickets to the event start at $1,000 and go up to $12,000. The event is being branded as "Cocktails with Hillary Rodham Clinton in support of Sen. Mary Landrieu."
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In September 2010 at the Clinton Global Initiative, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the establishment of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. A public-private partnership led by the United Nations Foundation, the alliance seeks to introduce clean cookstoves to 100 million homes worldwide by the year 2020. Toxic fumes from cooking devices that consume solid fumes kill nearly two million people a year and represent one of the top five health risks in poor and developing countries.
At the third annual meeting of the alliance, in September 2013, Hillary assumed the leadership chair at the alliance. Today, in New York City, she attended the USAID Cookstoves Future Summit where she spoke to donors, activists and members of the media on the importance of this initiative.
The United States Announces Significant Support for the Clean Cooking Sector and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves
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Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Rajiv Shah, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy today announced up to $200 million in expected renewed and enhanced support by the United States for the clean cooking sector and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (Alliance).
These actions will help improve health, reduce environmental degradation, mitigate climate change, and generate economic empowerment and opportunity for women and girls.
Building on the United States' initial commitment from 2011-2015, these new expected contributions bring the cumulative anticipated U.S. contribution commitment to this sector and the Alliance up to $325 million through 2020.
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Hillary was in Memphis Tennessee today to attend the dedication of The Marlo Thomas Center for Global Education & Collaboration at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We see her with Marlo, her brother, Tony Thomas, Marlo's husband, Phil Donahue, and parents and kids in a waiting area at the clinic.
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I am thankful, every day of every year, for having the chance to be on earth at the same time as Hillary Clinton.
A Little Routine for Life-long Health
All humans are supposed to be creatures of habit, but children really thrive on habit and routine—even when it appears otherwise! Children deeply benefit from routines that establish healthy habits like regular sleep, nutritious meals eaten around the dinner table, and an organized home. This is because daily and family routines help children develop the cognitive, emotional and social skills they will need to succeed in school and beyond.
Researchers encourage establishing routines with children from infancy for various reasons. Routines help children learn that they can trust and depend on adults—a valuable asset for emotional stability in relationships and an important way to establish parent-child bonds. Meaningful routines—like the ones we practice as rituals during Thanksgiving and other holidays—help children feel like they belong to a community, and improve their social skills. Some research even suggests that children living in families with regular routines suffer from fewer illnesses, like respiratory infections.
Parents and caregivers can help children establish healthy routines that have direct and life-long benefits. For example, parents can read books with their babies and young children at bedtime to help them sleep better. Parents can also establish regular times of conversation, like around the dinner table, to improve bonding and stimulate language. Finally, parents and caregivers can use holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving to instill a sense of tradition and history in the family.
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This beautiful video from BabyWorld shows how a bedtime routine will help your infant get the sleep his body—and brain—need. >>
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Were you taught to count your blessings as a child? Turns out, this is important advice for young children and adults alike. While rituals like Thanksgiving serve as a great opportunity to express gratitude within families, new research is showing that teaching young children how to express gratitude on a regular basis is an important skill that will benefit them their entire lives.
According to a growing body of research, there are many benefits to the social, emotional and physical development of children when they are taught to feel and express gratitude regularly. Psychologists have found that when people think about the positive things in their lives—even while experiencing stressful situations—they can increase their happiness, improve sleep, and reduce anxiety. The benefits stem from brain hormones triggered and released by positive thoughts. These "feel-good" hormones counter the effects of the body's stress hormones, which can harm developing minds and bodies. Expressing gratitude on a regular basis can improve the immune system, speed up recovery time and prevent chronic illnesses like obesity and heart disease. Finally, the more positive a child's thinking, the more eager they are to learn and engage with others. This improves their social relationships and encourages new connections.
This does not mean that parents and caregivers should stop children from expressing negative feelings or emotions. But parents can help young children learn how to think positively and express gratitude by talking about their own gratitude for the positive things and people in their lives. Also, parents and caregivers can help young toddlers develop gratitude by sharing books about thankfulness, and involving them in activities—like delivering donated food to a food bank—that encourage sharing and empathy for others.
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- This news article from the Wall Street Journal explains recent research on gratitude, and how it benefits children and families.
- Tips, videos and other resources from Greater Good about why gratitude matters—and how to express it regularly!
- Ten ways to help children express their gratitude, starting now!
This video for parents explains why teaching gratitude can improve health and well-being for their children, and themselves. >>
Here is what Hillary is thankful for today.
Quality child care makes our families & communities stronger. Thanks to the President for signing bipartisan child care bill.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven and Björn Lyrvall, Ambassador of Sweden to the U.S., at the Clinton Foundation in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. Lyrvall presented Secretary Clinton with a diploma and doctor's hat, insignias of an honorary doctorate in medicine that she was awarded in 2007 by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.(AP Photo/Pontus Höök, Pool)
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Adelaide's first Test almost didn't happen. An unseemly dispute between Billy Murdoch's Australia side and the ground authorities over money (even though the Australians were all supposedly amateurs), and then Murdoch's objection to James Lillywhite as umpire, threatened to cause the match to be scrapped. But the disagreements were settled, although Lillywhite's replacement reportedly knew little about cricket. England won by eight wickets.
A day for insomniacs. Sunil Gavaskar began what was to be then the longest innings by any Indian batsman in first-class cricket when he made 172 in 708 minutes against England in the second Test in Bangalore. The record he beat was his own (593 minutes making 166 against Pakistan in 1980). Gavaskar was on the field for all but four balls of the match. Some would say it served him right.
A wrong-footed left-armer is born. Sohail Tanvir caused batsmen many problems with his unusual bowling style when he first came on. His domestic one-day form prompted the selectors to pick him as Shoaib Akhtar's replacement in the World Twenty20 2007 squad. Tanvir took six wickets in six games and landed himself an IPL contract with the eventual champions Rajasthan Royals. He ended the tournament as the highest wicket-taker (22 wickets), taking the best figures in a T20 at the time - 6 for 14 - in the process.
Matthew Fleming, who was born today, might have felt he was a little hard done by in missing the 1999 World Cup. He played 11 matches in the lead-up, and did extremely well: he was central to England's shock Sharjah triumph in 1997-98 and performed heroically in the Caribbean a couple of months later. In one of those ODIs, at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, he had a hand in five consecutive dismissals, with three wickets, a catch, and a brilliant run-out.
India clinched a 2-1 victory over South Africa with a big win in the deciding third Test in Kanpur. On a grossly undercooked pitch, the match-winning hand came from Mohammad Azharuddin: a scintillating, unbeaten 163. Left chasing 461 to win, South Africa were hustled to a 280-run defeat. It was their first series defeat (they lost a one-off Test in West Indies in 1991-92) since returning to Test cricket.
Birth of the tragic Wilf Slack, who died suddenly of a heart attack while playing on a tour in the Gambia in 1989. He was only 34. Slack, a left-handed opener who was very successful with Middlesex, played two of his three Tests, and made his only fifty, in the West Indies - where he was born - in 1985-86, having been called up as a replacement when Mike Gatting had his face rearranged by Malcolm Marshall.
Laurie Williams, born today, represented West Indies in 15 ODIs in a five-year span from 1996 to 2001. A medium-pace bowler suited to the 50-over format, Williams took 3 for 16 against New Zealand in his second appearance, and 10 wickets at 32.40 apiece during the 2000-01 Carlton Series in Australia. He didn't do justice to his batting - he had three first-class centuries - at the international level, averaging just above 11 with a best of 41. He died tragically in a road accident at the age of 33.
Pakistan overcame a typically farcical first-day collapse to crush New Zealand by 161 runs in the one-off Test in Christchurch. They slipped from 135 for 0 to 208 all out as a flurry of batsmen tossed their wickets away, but they showed greater application second time round, batting for 145 overs in making 434. That gave them a lead of 366, enough leeway for Mushtaq Ahmed (7 for 56) to wreak havoc and spin the Kiwis to defeat.
A workhorse is born. Dattu Phadkar gave unstinting service to India in the 1940s and 50s as an attacking lower-middle-order batsman and indefatigable swing bowler. His trademark figures were 1 for 40 off 20, but he did manage three five-fors, including 7 for 159 against West Indies in Madras in 1948-49. He died in Madras in 1985.
West Indies sent Pakistan to their first defeat in a Faisalabad Test, a match notable for a sadistic assault from Sylvester Clarke. Batting at No. 11, he smeared 35 off 18 balls including four sixes - three of which came off successive deliveries from Mohammad Nazir. A low-scoring dogfight, the match also featured a couple of masterclasses from Viv Richards. He cracked 72 and 67 in a game where no other West Indian reached 50.
Kenya's Jimmy Kamande, born today, made his way in to the national side through the Under-19 ranks in time for the 1999 World Cup, where he was reported for a suspect action. He reinvented himself as an offspinner and eventually showed he was worth his place in that role. Not a big man, he gets considerable bounce and turn and possesses a good quicker ball, with not a hint of the action that got him into trouble.
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1952 Ajit de Silva (Sri Lanka)
1960 Amal Silva (Sri Lanka)
1967 Masood Anwar (Pakistan)
1971 Afzaal Haider (Pakistan)
1973 Michael di Venuto (Australia)
1983 Mohammad Sharif (Bangladesh)
1986 Jahurul Islam (Bangladesh)
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downsizing and starting to freak out.
My family of four lives in an 1800 sq ft house in Atlanta. Not huge by any means but too large for us, we've never really enjoyed it. We're under contract for a cute little 1920 condo in a fabulous location. it's 750 sq ft. I know it's the right thing for us, I'm 90% sure we can make it work. It meets all of our quality of life requirements and moves us toward our family dreams. As a bonus, we can afford the mortgage and my husband can get his PhD.
Very few people who know us are supportive. As our due diligence ended today I had quite a hard time listening to myself and remembering why we love this place.
Anyone else been there, done that? Anyone else survived past the craziness that other folks throw at you?
Thanks for the responses. The realtor let us go hang out in the property again and it helped ease my nerves. Closing is in a few weeks and our current house goes on the market.
It turns out I'm making a couple people nervous with the way we're (as a family) prioritizing and making place in our lives for what we really want. Not something I'd ever considered.
I am so so glad we found a way to live in our favorite area and frees my husband up to follow his long term goal. I guess this is what it's all about.
thanks all
It sounds to me like you've found a good solution for your family's goals. No one should (although they will) take issue with that. Some folks get uncomfortable when they see someone shifting off the path of least resistance. IMHO, it means they can't see themselves doing it, and they stop the analysis there.
I think it will be an adventure for your family. Have fun with it.
Have you read "The Sweetest Thing" by Cathy Woodman? It's all about a woman, who decides to move to the country with her children, after a messy divorce. Her friends and family all think she's nuts and tell her so (repeatedly) but at the end, some admit they wish they'd had the nerve to do something similar. Her mom especially, ends up being very proud of her decision.
I know your situation is different (happily married and supportive of husband) but the unsolicited advice, opinons and predictions of doom may be similar :)
Seriously, have fun and do what's best for you and your family! If other people don't understand, choose to accept that their "path to enlightenment" might be a little different from you own...and move on with your choices (LOL) It's wonderful that you are doing what makes you all happy!
"It turns out I'm making a couple people nervous with the way we're (as a family) prioritizing and making place in our lives for what we really want."
that is so weird to me! let's see - living within one's means and getting a good education vs - not?
make the sacrifices now and you'll reap the benefits of your 'labor' later on.
I think you are wise to find a condo that suits your needs and is affordable, and that lets your DH go back to school.
However, I do think that 750 sq. ft. is a bit snug for 4 people. It's doable, certainly. A lot depends on the layout of the space. And how much storage is built in.
My theory is that the smaller the space, the more it needs to be tailored to the needs of the people living in it. Think of RVs and how they manage to use every single last inch of space to add storage--over the windows, under the floor, behind and under the bed.
I wouldn't be surprised if you find that you don't seem to have space to store everything you want and need in the new house. I would not rush out and buy new storage furniture or shelving, though. I'd wait a few months. Spend that time decluttering and thinking about what needs to be stored where. It's always best to store things close to where they are used.
After you've been there a while, you'll realize things like, for example, you need an extra shelf or two in the bathroom, you don't have enough counter space in the kitchen, the kids' toys are all over the living room all the time. And the living room looks messy all the time because of things that you need, but that have to be out because there's no storage space for them--throws, remotes, magazines, books, knitting, iPads, chargers, etc. But you do have enough closet space for clothes, and all your holiday decorations fit in your basement storage unit.
It's easy enough to find a small wall-mounted shelf or a small bookcase for the bathroom. The kitchen might need a small, movable island, or even just a microwave cart. The living room might need the most expensive solution. You might need to get an end table with drawers. Set up a charging station somewhere. And perhaps consider putting in a wall of built-in shelving. Yes, it is not cheap. But you could add a lot of storage without taking up much floor space, and solve the problem of the living room always looking messy because now you have a place to stash all the stuff.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I think you are doing a great thing for your family. But do expect some hiccups along the way and a lack of support from some of the nay-sayers. But by the same token, none of the problems you will face will be unfixable. They'll take some time and creativity to solve, but you will be able to solve them.
There is a movement in our country by some people to go to small houses. No, not small. TINY. So you can tell them you're ahead of the times and riding the wave. http://tinyhouseblog.com/ Also check out http://realestate.msn.com/5-reasons-you-should-buy-a-small-house
Everything's gotten so big these days. Refrigerators, houses, cars. I have an old house and have had a hard time finding a refrigerator with decent cf to fit into my alcove in my kitchen. In checking websites for newish homes for myself, it's hard to find them that aren't huge (with tiny yards), when what I want is average size with a large yard for gardening. I live alone; I don't need 2500 sf with a front door that looks like the archway into a castle.
You don't say how long you'll be living there. If it's just for H to get a PhD, then it won't be that long. In which case I wonder why you don't just rent?
750 sf is tiny. I lived in a 900 sf condo once, and I felt claustrophic after a while. A lot depends on the layout. Still, a lot of families in this and other countries live in small places and do fine. It all depends on attitude. And the recognition that you guys don't buy anything without a practical purpose! You will become an expert at creating storage space. A small ottoman whose top comes off for storage, no coffee tables allowed (instead I use a sofa one way with loveseat going the other to form an L shape, with an end table with drawer in the corner of the L), roman shades in windows instead of drapes that take valuable inches from the room, pocket and bifold doors, beds with enough space underneath for storage, etc.
It's not forever. It will be a challenge, and I mean that in a good way.
My biggest concern is ability to sell it, when the time comes. Not too many people are looking for 750 sf houses, or is the location that desirable that it won't be a problem? Anyway, good luck! Being practical and going small is a GOOD thing. When your money frees up, you'll be glad you made this change. If you want to move to a bigger house in the future, you can. It's not forever.
Here is a link that might be useful: TinyHouseBlog
This post was edited by bpollen on Fri, May 30, 14 at 2:23
closing is next week! I can't wait to get in there and throw some paint around.
Ive been purging our current house, what a nightmare.I am humiliated by the amount of garbage bags that have gone to thrift and free cycle.
Someone asked why we decided not to rent. We can't find rent for what our mortgage will be. We love Grant Park, it's walkable, a very short bus ride to 5 points and my husband can easily bike to GSU.
Stick to your convictions. Sometimes people feel uncomfortable with a friends choices, and they try to influence the friend with what they feel comfortable with. If you think small will work, then consider yourself futuristic. I do think your house will sell when it's time - younger couples now days aren't going for the large size houses that have become the norm in the 'burbs.
We currently live in our 970 sqft cabin (that I always said I'd never move to full time because it was too little). But when I sat back and started to look at the actual rooms I used in our house, I realized it was more than big enough.
It really doesn't matter what size house you have, it seems we buy things we don't need to fill it up. So a small house will force you to have fewer un-needed items around! :-)
The actual downsizing and getting rid of stuff can be painful, eye-opening and I've been told, liberating. (i've not gotten to
the liberated part yet), but have been downsizing for a year now and life is simpler, and I had WAY too much s__t !
We have storage unit for camping, suitcases, Christmas, etc.
A murphy bed is really helpful. Many configurations out there, Even double bunk beds!
I'm a real fan of Pocket doors. SO much room saved.
Remember, your best friend is large trash bags, and a goodwill box!!!
You learn alot about yourself in the process....
Most of the REAL "Tiny Houses" are on wheels, because building codes do not permit such tiny homes to be built. Oh yeah, they get upset.
So, a smaller home is not really a "Tiny House".
I'm all for the smaller home. I applaud your choice to go small.
Note, I had one pocket door installed, and it is okay, but now I realize the better option was a surface mounted BARN DOOR setup. Take a look at that, because it needs no special wall cavity. In fact, you can do it yourself with either exposed hardware, or hardware hidden in a track, surface mounted on the wall above and beside an existing doorway.
And if you have a great old door you like but which would not fit in an existing door opening, mount it as a barn door.
Hinged doors will work where neither pocket nor barn doors will, but I personally love the barn door look with exposed industrial strength hardware.
MrsPete, my friends always think I'm a bit strange with my choices, but I like different ideas. Same old thing is totally boring.


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