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1 Boboli Garden
Nature and gardens
Entrée située au fond de la cour intérieure I - 50125 Firenze
In 1549 Cosimo I commissioned the landscape gardener, Nicola Pericoli, to convert the hill behind the Pitti Palace into a garden. Based on his designs, Ammannati and then Buontalenti turned Boboli into a fine example of an Italian terraced garden, wi..
2 Foundling Hospital
Architecture, castles and historic districts
P.za Santissima Annunziata 12 I - 50122 Firenze
In 1419, with his design for the Foundling Hospital, Brunelleschi marked the beginning of a return to ancient classical style, heralding the era of Renaissance architecture. The portico, with a short flight of steps, is composed of 9 semicircular arc..
3 St Salvi's Refectory
Religious buildings
v. San Salvi 16 I - 50121 Firenze
Jesus, had just instituted the Eucharist and, at this Last Supper, revealed the betrayal of one of the twelve. This is the precise moment that del Sarto chose to illustrate. The surprise and discussions between the apostles are depicted by questionin..
4 Buanarroti House
Museums and art
v. Ghibellina 70 I - 50122 Firenze
Michelangelo purchased a group of three houses which he left in the hands of his nephew in 1534 with his plans for alterations when he moved to Rome. Thus, although the Master designed the Casa where his soul and spirit are omnipresent, he never live..
5 Old Florentine House Museum
Museums and art
v. Porta Rossa 13 I - 50123 Firenze
The museum is located in the Davanzati Palace (circa 1350), a narrow, three-storied building, embellished by a covered terrace supported by four small columns, added in the 16C to replace the medieval crenellation. On the ground floor are three wide ..
7 Piazzale Michelangelo
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Piazzale Michelangiolo I - 50122 Firenze
This vast esplanade offers a magnificent panorama over Florence: you can make out landmarks including, from right to left, in the foreground Santa Croce, behind and a little further left the cupola of the Duomo and the bell tower with, in front of th..
8 Vasari Corridor
Museums and art
Piazza degli Uffizzi I - 50122 Firenze
The Roman Popes had a passetto built leading from their Castel Sant'Angelo apartments to the Vatican. Cosimo I commissioned Giorgio Vasari to design a similar passageway from the Palazzo Vecchio to his Palazzo Pitti residence on the other bank of the..
9 Cloisters of Santa Croce: Pazzi Chapel and Museum
Religious buildings
Piazza S. - Croce 16 I - 50122 Firenze
Two cloisters to the right of the church lead to the Pazzi Chapel and the Sante Croce museum. The first, running alongside the church aisle, has a closed gallery containing gravestones and tombs. It is separated by convent buildings from the great cl..
10 The Annunciation
Religious buildings
P.za della Santissima Annunziata I - 50122 Firenze
This Gothic church was rebuilt by Michelozzo in Renaissance style and a ceiling (1664) and decorated chapels added in the 17C, giving it a Baroque appearance. There are striking frescoes by Andrea del Sarto in the atrium and the Cloister of the Decea..


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When you find that the school year is coming upon you, making a keychain is a great way to save money on those little school "essentials" that your kids beg for. This wonderful Money-Saving DIY Keychain will put a grin on everyone's face when they see your child's little four-legged friend follow him or her to school. No matter what time of year it is, this keychain is the perfect companion for a backpack. Learn how to make a keychain that you can share with all of the kids in the neighborhood.
Primary Technique: Sewing
Sewn by: Hand
- Template sheet
- Cream felt, approx. 3" x 6" (5 ½ x 15 cm)
- Tan felt, approx. 7 ½" x 8 ½" (19 x 22cm)
- Small piece of dark brown felt
- Matching sewing thread or embroidery floss (thread)
- Stuffing
- 4" (10cm) piece of brown 5/8" (15mm) ribbon
- 1 small key ring of your choice
- Needles, pins and small sharp scissors. (Embroidery or scrapbooking scissors work great for cutting out small felt shapes.)
- Permanent markers, disappearing fabric pen or chalk to trace pattern (Optional. You can also pin pattern to felt or just hold it while you cut around it.)
- Use template provided to cut out pieces. Cut two head shapes from cream, four tan ears, one tan nose and eye patch and two dark brown eyes.
- Sew one of the eyes onto the eye patch with a running stitch in matching thread.
- Sew nose, eye patch and other eye in position with a running stitch in matching thread.
- Embroider mouth under nose with a backstitch in dark thread.
- Sandwich two of the ear pieces together, then stitch together with a running stitch in matching thread. Repeat with other two ear pieces. If you need to, trim around edges to make sure they have a clean edge and match up well.
- Loop ribbon through key ring. You can use a small piece of tape to hold the ribbon ends together if needed.
- Sandwich the two head pieces together and place the end of the ribbon between them. Leave approx. 1" (2.5cm) of ribbon sticking out. Pin in place. Now slip ears between the head pieces and pin in place. Sew ¾ of the way around, through all thicknesses, with a running stitch in color to match head. Remove pins as you go.
- Stuff head and sew the remainder of head together. Now add keys or attach to your favorite child's backpack.
- You can also make it in any color you want.
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Podcast #338 - More USB 3.1 Devices, Broadwell NUC, another 840 Evo fix and more!
Subject: General Tech | February 26, 2015 - 02:07 PM | Ken Addison
Tagged: pcper, podcast, video, usb 3.1, Broadwell, Intel, nuc, Samsung, 840 evo, asus, Strix Tactic Pro, GTX 970, directx12, dx12
PC Perspective Podcast #338 - 02/26/2015
Join us this week as we discuss more USB 3.1 Devices, Broadwell NUC, another 840 Evo fix and more!
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Hosts: Ryan Shrout, Jeremy Hellstrom, Allyn Malventano, and Sebastian Peak
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Allyn: Lenovo Superfish removal tool (once their site is back online, that is)
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SIM card maker Gemalto apparently now holds the world's record for fastest security audit?
Subject: General Tech | February 26, 2015 - 01:02 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Gemalto, SIM, encryption, fud, security
In just under a week SIM card maker Gemalto claims to have done a complete security audit of their systems in 85 different countries and reports that "its office networks were compromised, the servers holding the SIM card encryption keys weren't." This is a record worthy of Guinness as most security audits take months or years to complete and the findings tend to discuss probabilities, not absolute certainties. As you might expect The Register and security experts everywhere are doubtful of the claims from a company that did not even know if was compromised less than a week ago that the UK based GCHQ and USA based NSA are unable to compromise your SIM cards encryption when they have the keys in hand. It has not been a good week for anyone who thinks about security.
"Six days ago Gemalto, the world's largest SIM card manufacturer, was told that back in 2010 it had been ransacked by NSA and GCHQ hackers. Today the company gave itself the all-clear: no encryption keys, used to secure phone calls from eavesdroppers, were stolen, it claims."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Solidfire offers unlimited SSD wear guarantee, punts software at market @ The Register
- Google updates: Android for Work launches with BlackBerry-backed encryption @ The Inquirer
- MWC: Microsoft tipped to unveil trio of cheap Lumias, but no Snapdragon 810 flagship @ The Inquirer
- Tech ARP 2015 Mega Giveaway
Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 10022 Spotted
Subject: General Tech | February 26, 2015 - 07:00 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: windows 10, windows, microsoft
WZor, a group in Russia that somehow acquires many Windows leaks, has just published screenshots of Windows 10 Build 10022 and Windows Server Build 9926. As far as we can tell, not much has changed. We see neither an upgraded Cortana nor a look at the Spartan browser. The build is not labeled "Microsoft Confidential" though, which makes people believe that it is (or was) intended for public release -- maybe as early as this week.
Image Credit: WZor Twitter
Honestly, I do not see anything different from the provided screenshots apart from the incremented version number. It is possible that this build addresses back-end issues, leaving the major new features for BUILD in late April. Leaked notes (also by WZor) for build 10014, called an "Early Partner Drop", suggest that version was designed for hardware and software vendors. Perhaps the upcoming preview build is designed to give a platform for third-parties to develop updates ahead of Microsoft releasing the next (or second-next) big build?
Either way, it seems like we will get it very soon.
Intel Revamps Atom Branding, Next Generation Atoms Will Come in x3, x5, and x7 Tiers
Subject: General Tech | February 26, 2015 - 02:02 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: SoFIA, moorefield, Intel, Cherry Trail, branding, atom
Intel is updating its Atom processor branding to better communicate the expected performance and experience customers can expect from their Intel powered mobile device. In fact, the new branding specifies three tiers. Atom processors will soon come in Atom x3, x5, and x7 flavors. This branding scheme is similar to the Core processor branding using the i3, i5, and i7 labels.
The Atom x3, x5, and x7 chips are low power, efficient processors for battery powered devices and sit below the Core M series which in turn are below the Core i3, i5, and i7 processors. The following infographic shows off the new branding though Intel does not reveal any specific details about these new Atom chips (we will hopefully know more after Mobile World Congress). Of course, Atom x3 chips will reside in smartphones with x5 and x7 chips powering tablets and budget convertibles. The x7 brand represents the flagship processors of the Atom line.
The new branding will begin with the next generation of Atom chips which should include Cherry Trail, the 14nm successor to Bay Trail featuring four x86 Airmont cores and Gen 8 Intel graphics. Cherry Trail (Cherryview SoC) will be used in all manner of mobile devices from entry level 8"+ tablets to larger notebooks and convertibles. It appears that Intel will use Moorefield (a quad core 14nm refresh of Merrifield) through 2015 for smartphones though road maps seem to indicate that Intel's budget SoFIA SoC will also launch this year. SoFIA and Moorefield processors should fall under the Atom x3 brand with the higher powered and higher clocked Cherry Trail chips will use the Atom x5 and x7 monikers.
What are your thoughts on Intel's new Atom x3/x5/x7 brands?
Intel Sheds Its Remaining Stake In Imagination Technologies
Subject: General Tech | February 25, 2015 - 08:56 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: PowerVR, Intel, Imagination Technologies, igp, finance
Update: Currency exchange rates have been corrected. I'm sorry for any confusion!
Intel Foundation is selling off its remaining stake in UK-based Imagination Technologies (IMG.LN). According to JP Morgan, Intel is selling off 13.4 million shares (4.9% of Imagination Technologies) for 245 GBp each. Once all shares are sold, Intel will gross just north of $50.57 Million USD.
Imagination Technologies' PowerVR Rogue Series 6XT GPU is used in Apple's A8-series chips.
Intel first invested in Imagination Technologies back in October of 2006 in a deal to gain access to the company's PowerVR graphics IP portfolio. Since then, Intel has been slowly moving away from PowerVR graphics in favor of it's own internal HD graphics GPUs. (Further, Intel sold off 10% of its IMG.LN stake in June of last year.) Even Intel's low cost Atom line of SoCs has mostly moved to Intel GPUs with the exception of the mobile Merrifield and Moorefield" smartphone/tablet SoCs.
The expansion of Intel's own graphics IP combined with Imagination Technologies acquisition of MIPS are reportedly the "inevitable" reasons for the sale. According to The Guardian, industry analysts have speculated that, as it stands, Intel is a minor customer of Imagination Technologies at less than 5% for graphics (a licensing agreement signed this year doesn't rule out PowerVR graphics permanently despite the sale). Imagination Technologies still has a decent presence in the mobile (ARM-based) space with customers including Apple, MediaTek, Rockchip, Freescale, and Texas Instruments.
Currently, the company's stock price is sitting at 258.75 GBp (~$3.99 USD) which seems to indicate that the Intel sell off news was "inevitable" and was already priced in or simply does not have investors that concerned.
What do you think about the sale? Where does this leave Intel as far as graphics goes? Will we see Intel HD Graphics scale down to smartphones or will the company go with a PowerVR competitor? Would Intel really work with ARM's Mali, Qualcomm's Adreno, or Samsung's rumored custom GPU cores? On that note, an Intel powered smartphone with NVIDIA Tegra graphics would be amazing (hint, hint Intel!)
Dell's Venue 8 7000 continues to impress
Subject: Mobile | February 25, 2015 - 04:46 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: z3580, venue 8 7000, venue, tablet, silvermont, moorefield, Intel, dell, atom z3580, Android
Dell's Venue 8 7000 tablet sports an 8.4" 2560x1600 OLED display and is powered by the Moorefield based Atom Z3580 SOC, 2GB LPDDR3-1600 with 16GB internal of internal storage with up to a 512GB Micro SD card supported. Even more impressive is that The Tech Report had no issues installing apps or moving files to the SD card with ES File Explorer, unlike many Android devices that need certain programs to reside on the internal storage media. Like Ryan, they had a lot of fun with the RealSense Camera and are looking forward to the upgrade to Lollipop support. Check out The Tech Report's opinion of this impressive Android tablet right here.
"Dell's Venue 8 7000 is the thinnest tablet around, and that's not even the most exciting thing about it. This premium Android slate packs a Moorefield-based Atom processor with quad x86 cores, a RealSense camera that embeds 3D depth data into still images, and a staggeringly beautiful OLED display that steals the show. Read on for our take on a truly compelling tablet."
Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Works Great As A Linux Ultrabook @ Phoronix
- Cooler Master NotePal ERGOSTAND III Review @ Techgage
- Portable Smartphone Battery Pack Roundup @ eTeknix
- Sandberg Outdoor Powerbank 10400 mAh Review @ NikKTech
- Xiaomi Mi4 64GB Smartphone Review @ Madshrimps
The mothership is standing by
Subject: General Tech | February 25, 2015 - 03:35 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: VLAN party, kick ass, Homeworld Remastered, gaming, fragging frogs
That's right, for those of you who pre-ordered Homeworld Remastered and for anyone that pops by Steam to purchase it, your productivity is in for a serious hit as you try to guide your fleet to a new homeworld and then defend it. For those lucky and old enough to have played through it originally you will find the look vastly improved and from what Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN and other reviewers have found you will also love the improved interface. For those who have not had the pleasure of playing through these two games before, the $33 investment is more than worth it, especially with improved multiplayer coming in the near future. Check out the videos and overview of the poster child for revamped legacy games here.
You will have to take a break this Saturday though, as the Fragging Frogs Virtual LAN party #9 kicks off at 10AM ET and will end when the last frog drops. You can check out the official thread in the forums right here to get all the information you need to participate. AMD and other mystery sponsors will be giving away prizes to those who log into and participate in the TeamSpeak channels; not to mention it is the best way to chat in game and in the general lobby. You can also check out the list of games that will be played as well as links to the mods and patches you will need, please download and install them before Saturday to maximize your playing time. See you there!
"In terms of strategy games which 'need' remastering, Homeworld was probably somewhere at the bottom of the list. But in terms of strategy games which really, truly benefit from remastering – well, this is a chart-topper."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Touch The Sky: Sid Meier's Starships Release On March 12 @ Rock, Paper, SHOTGUN
- The Order: 1886 – Round Table game's all right on the knight @ The Register
- Sunless Sea game review @ Bjorn3d
- Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell Review @ OCC
- What Evolve could learn from Monster Hunter @ Kitguru
- GTA V for PC launch re-scheduled to 14th April 2015 @ HEXUS
- Ziggy's Mod (Far Cry 3) @ Nexus
Roll over Superfish, PrivDog is just as bad but doesn't come directly from Comodo
Subject: General Tech | February 25, 2015 - 12:36 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: SSL, security, PrivDog, idiots, fud, Comodo
This has been a bad week for the secure socket layer and the news just keeps getting worse. Comodo provides around one out of every three SSL certs currently in use as they have, until now, had a stirling reputation and were a trusted provider. It turns out that this reputation may not be deserved seeing as how their Internet Security 2014 product ships with an application called Adtrustmedia PrivDog, which is enabled by default. Not only does this app install a custom root CA certificate which intercepts connections to websites to be able to insert customized ads like SuperFish does it can also turn invalid HTTPS certificates into valid ones. That means that an attacker can use PrivDog to spoof your banks SSL cert, redirect you to a fake page and grab your credentials, while all the time your browser reports a valid and secure connection to the site.
The only good news from The Register's article is that this specific vulnerability is only present in PrivDog versions 188.8.131.52 and 184.108.40.206 and so has limited distribution. The fact that this indicates the entire SSL certificate model is broken and even those who create the certs to assure your security feel that inserting a man in the middle attack into their software does not contravene their entire reason for existing is incredibly depressing.
Update: The Register's article was originally based on research from Hanno Bock who referred to PrivDog as being distributed by Comodo. Comodo does not distribute the standalone desktop version of PrivDog only the browser extension application which was never vulnerable to the TLS interception.
"The US Department of Homeland Security's cyber-cops have slapped down PrivDog, an SSL tampering tool backed by, er, SSL certificate flogger Comodo.
Comodo, a global SSL authority, boasts a third of the HTTPS cert market, and is already in hot water for shipping PrivDog."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- AMD previews Carrizo APU, offers insights into power savings @ The Tech Report
- Amazon tries to patent 3D printers on trucks @ The Register
- Mozilla Firefox 36 is second major browser to bring HTTP/2 @ The Inquirer
- Samb-AAAHH! Scary remote execution vuln spotted in Windows-Linux interop code @ The Register
- JEDEC publishes eMMC 5.1 standard @ DigiTimes
- Red Hat: Traditional virtualisation isn't going anywhere @ The Inquirer
QuakeCon 2015 Registration Dates Announced
Subject: Shows and Expos | February 24, 2015 - 11:14 PM | Morry Teitelman
Tagged: QuakeCon 2015, quakecon, id software
Courtesy of ZeniMax Media
The yearly gaming mecca known as QuakeCon, featuring the biggest BYOC (bring your own computer) LAN in the great state of Texas, is set to kick-off starting July 23 through the 26. What you didn't know is that the QuakeCon team announced the registration dates for the event. Like last year, all pre-registration spots in the BYOC will be pay-for only with no First-Come-First-Served spots available.
This year, there will be a total of five registration rounds offered:
- BYOC Select-a-Seat with UAC Command Center Seating
- 32 packages, $500 per package
- Wednesday, March 4 at 7pm CST / 8PM EST
- BYOC Select-a-Seat with QuakeCon done Quick
- 300 packages, $175 per package
- Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm CST / 8PM EST
- BYOC Select-a-Seat + Swag Pack
- 500 packages, $170 per package
- Wednesday, March 18 at 7pm CST / 8PM EST
- BYOC Select-a-Seat
- 1600 packages, $55 per package
- Wednesday, March 25 at 7pm CST / 8PM EST
- Swag Pack
- 50 packages, $125 per package
- Wednesday, April 1 at 7pm CST / 8PM EST
If you a familiar with the QuakeCon pay-for packaging strategies, most of the packages look familiar. The newest package offering is the UAC Command Center Seating package, featuring a VIP seat in the NOC with direct access for your system to the backbone and guaranteeing you the fastest network access at the event.
Package details after the break.
AMD is avoiding the heat in Carrizo
Subject: Processors | February 24, 2015 - 06:18 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Puma+, Puma, Kaveri, ISSCC 2015, ISSCC, GCN, Excavator, Carrizo-L, carrizo, APU, amd
While it is utterly inconceivable that Josh might have missed something in his look at Carrizo, that hasn't stopped certain Canadians from talking about Gila County, Arizona. AMD's upcoming processor launch is a little more interesting than just another Phenom II launch, especially for those worried about power consumption. With Adaptive Voltage and Frequency Scaling the new Excavator based chips will run very well at the sub-15W per core pair range which is perfect for POS, airplane entertainment and even in casinos. The GPU portion speaks to those usage scenarios though you can't expect an R9 295 at that wattage. Check out Hardware Canucks' coverage right here.
"AMD has been working hard on their mobile Carrizo architecture and they're now releasing some details about these Excavator architecture-equipped next generation APUs."
Here are some more Processor articles from around the web:
- AMD's new Carrizo: The x86 notebook processor that thinks it's a GPU @ The Register
- AMD Carrizo APU Details Revealed @ TechARP
- AMD FX-8320E Performance On Linux @ Phoronix
- Intel Broadwell HD Graphics 5500: Windows 8.1 vs. Linux @ Phoronix
- Preliminary Tests Of Intel Sandy Bridge & Ivy Bridge vs. Broadwell @ Phoronix
Adesso's E10, the wireless mouse for those whose nerve tunnels hate them
Subject: General Tech | February 24, 2015 - 01:34 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: input, wireless mouse, vertical mouse, Adesso E10
Vertical mice sometimes help those with issues with their cubital or carpal tunnels by relieving pressure due to repetitive arm and wrist movement. They have been around for a while but do not often get reviewed which is why it might be worth checking out eTeknix today. The Adesso E10 is wireless which is relatively uncommon un this type of mouse as is the DPI switch. In addition it has 4 buttons and a mouse wheel so it could still serve as a gaming mouse, at least for right handed gamers who prefer this style of mouse. Check it out if your mousing fingers get numb while you are sitting at your computer.
"The peripheral market is booming, there's a huge range of products with a wide range of features available between each device, so finding something suitable for your needs shouldn't be too difficult. Naturally, not all products are created equally and some are designed for a more niche part of the market than others, such as the iMouse E10 which we have in for review today."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Cougar 200K Keyboard & 200M Mouse @ eTeknix
- EVGA Torq X5 Mouse Review: Ambidextrous Design Done Right @ Modders-Inc
- EVGA TORQ X5 USB Gaming Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews
- Tesoro Excalibur RGB Mechanical Keyboard @ Kitguru
- Cougar 200K gaming keyboard @ Kitguru
- Cougar 500K Gaming Keyboard @ Benchmark Reviews
Your aggregate battery consumption isn't Li-On about your location
Subject: General Tech | February 24, 2015 - 12:56 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: fud, security, smartphone
Tracking your smartphones location via aggregate battery usage is not the most efficient or accurate method but it can be done and Samsung (and others) have not provided a switch which makes that particular data private. Researchers have shown that by tracking the battery drain of the 3G cellular radio on the battery one can determine distance from the cellular base station the phone is connected to and a coarse location based on interference environmental factors such as buildings which partially block the signal. It is only a very coarse locator but does give better information than just the base station the phone is connected to and as we are creatures of habit it allows tracking normal patterns of movement. This is nowhere near as accurate as GPS tracking and does require a bit of work to pull off but as battery usage and levels are sent by the phone in the clear with no method of preventing that it should cause some privacy concerns for users. You can read the research paper (in PDF) by following the link from The Inquirer.
"SCIENTISTS have warned of a new smartphone risk after discovering that battery power can be used to track a person's movements."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- A billion things are already on the IoT: Verizon @ The Inquirer
- ARM and IBM bolster Internet of Things with cloud-based mbed starter kit @ The Inquirer
- May the fourth be with you: Torvalds names next Linux v 4.0 @ The Register
- UK Scientists Claim 1Tbps Data Speed Via Experimental 5G Technology @ Slashdot
- Intel Moving Forward With 10nm, Will Switch Away From Silicon For 7nm @ Slashdot
List of Upcoming USB 3.1 Devices Expected by Mid-2015
Subject: Storage | February 24, 2015 - 11:11 AM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: usb 3.1, usb, msi, asus
Followers of PC Perspective have likely seen a pair of stories previewing the upcoming performance and features of USB 3.1. First we got our hands on the MSI X99A Gaming 9 ACK motherboard and were able to run through our very first hands-on testing with USB 3.1 hardware. The motherboard had built-in USB 3.1 support and a device that was configured with a RAID-0 of Intel SSD 730 Series drives.
We followed that up with a look at the ASUS USB 3.1 implementation that included a PCIe add-on card and a dual-drive mSATA device also in RAID-0. This configuration was interesting because we can theoretically install this $40 product into any system with a free PCI Express slot.
Performance was astounding for incredibly early implementations, reaching as high as 835 MB/s!
In that last article I theorized that it would be some time before we got our hands on retail USB 3.1 hardware but it appears I wasn't giving the industry enough credit. ASUS passed us a list of incoming devices along with release schedules. There are 27 devices scheduled to be released before the end of April and ~35 by the middle of the year.
It's a daunting table to look at, so be prepared!
The product categories are mostly dominated by the likes of the a USB 3.1 to 2.5-in adapter; that would be useful but you aren't going to top out the performance of the USB 3.1 with a single 2.5-in SATA device. Iomaster has one listed as a "USB 3.1 to MSATA & M2 SSD enclosure" which could be more interesting - does it accept PCI Express M.2 SSDs?
Minerva Innovation has a couple of interesting options, all listed with pairs of mSATA or M.2 ports, two with Type-C connections. What we don't know based on this data is if it supports PCIe M.2 SSDs or SATA only and if it supports RAID-0.
A couple more list dual SATA ports which might indicate that we are going to see multiple hard drives / SSDs over a single USB 3.1 connection but without RAID support. That could be another way to utilize the bandwidth of USB 3.1 in a similar way to how we planned to use Thunderbolt daisy chaining.
We don't have pricing yet, but I don't think USB 3.1 accessories will be significantly more expensive than what USB 3.0 devices sell for. So, does this list of accessories make you more excited to upgrade your system for USB 3.1?
Don't forget the 1TB Crucial BX100 costs less than $400
Subject: Storage | February 23, 2015 - 05:25 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: ssd, SM2246EN, sata, micron, crucial, BX100, 1TB
It has been about a week since Al posted his review of the 256GB and 512GB models of the Crucial BX100 and what better way to remind you than with a review of the 1TB model, currently a mere $380 on Amazon (or only $374 on BHPhoto.com!). Hardware Canucks cracked open the 1TB budget priced consumer level SSD for your enjoyment right here, as well as running it through a gamut of tests. As expected their results are in line with the 512GB model as they both use a 4 channel controller, which does mean they are slower than some competitors drives. On the other hand the BX100 also has a significantly lower price making the 1TB model much more accessible for users. Check out their post here.
"Crucial's BX100 combines performance, endurance and value into one awesome budget-friendly SSD The best part? The 1TB version costs just $400."
Here are some more Storage reviews from around the web:
- OCZ Challenge update: 2nd ARC 100 drive dies at 352TB @ Kitguru
- Crucial BX100 @ The SSD Review
- Crucial MX200 @ The SSD Review
- PNY CS2111 XLR8 @ The SSD Review
- Plextor M6e Black Edition PCIe 256GB @ Kitguru
- Thecus N4310 @ techPowerUp
- BeyondCloud BC214se 2300 by Synology @ TechwareLabs
- Lexar JumpDrive M20 2-in-1Flash Drive @ eTeknix
- Toshiba TransMemory-EX II USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review @ Madshrimps
- Asus USB 3.1 Hands-on Preview @ Kitguru
NVIDIA Faces Class Action Lawsuit for the GeForce GTX 970
Subject: Graphics Cards | February 23, 2015 - 04:12 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: nvidia, geforce, GTX 970
So apparently NVIDIA and a single AIB partner, Gigabyte, are facing a class action lawsuit because of the GeForce GTX 970 4GB controversy. I am not sure why they singled out Gigabyte, but I guess that is the way things go in the legal world. Unlucky for them, and seemingly lucky for the rest.
For those who are unaware, the controversy is based on NVIDIA claiming that the GeForce GTX 970 has 4GB of RAM, 64 ROPs, and 2048 KB of L2 Cache. In actuality, it has 56 ROPs and 1792KB of L2 Cache. The main talking point is that the RAM is segmented into two partitions, one that is 3.5GB and another that is 0.5GB. All 4GB are present on the card though, and accessible (unlike the disable L2 Cache and ROPs). Then again, I cannot see an instance in that class action lawsuit's exhibits which claim an incorrect number of ROPs or amount of L2 Cache.
Again, the benchmarks that you saw when the GeForce GTX 970 launched are still valid. Since the issue came up, Ryan has also tried various configurations of games in single- and multi-GPU systems to find conditions that would make the issue appear.
Seemingly Out of Spec AC Cables Could Be a Fire Hazard
Subject: General Tech | February 23, 2015 - 03:31 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Vantec, c13
I say "seemingly out of spec" because I am not an electrician, and this requires more understanding of wire classifications than I possess. Regardless, we found a story a little while ago about devices that ship with power cables that are labeled for voltages and amperages that are significantly lower than what they are capable of carrying.
My cable
The minimum requirement for cables with a C13 connector is American 18 gauge (AWG), and they must be able to carry 10 amps. I own the device from the blog posting, like many others at PC Perspective. Again, the device itself (minus the cord that plugs it into the wall) is perfectly fine. The allegation is that the power cord (that goes between the wall and the transformer power brick) cannot carry its full, labeled wattage. The head claims that it can carry 250V at 10A, which is 2500W.
My cable, close up.
We cut open the insides of the cable to see what gauge wire was used, and we were able to remove the insulation with an 18 gauge wire stripper. This is where my lack of applied electrical skills fail me. The power cable feels as flimsy as a quarter-inch audio cable, but I am not qualified to measure the actual internal wires' thickness. It might meet the minimum (18 AWG) requirements, or it might just be thick insulation. I wouldn't trust it, especially not at hundreds or thousands of watts. The blog post author apparently tested their own cable under load, and they claim that it started to melt at 2.6A 123V (320W).
The blog author's wire vs a standard cable's wire. It's hard to tell how thin the Vantec one is, because the standard cable was twisted.
Image Credit: Fry's Acid Test
Now, to power a single hard drive and USB controller, you are not going to be drawing those hundreds or thousands of watts from the wall. The main concern is if you swap cables around with other devices. For instance, if that cable would be attached to a high-end gaming desktop, then it could easily see wattages in that range that are sustained for most of a play session, or even higher.
So I guess the takeaway from this is do not trust every power cables that you receive. Make sure your high-power devices are using the cable that came with them, or one from a vendor that you trust. Just because it says it can handle any given load, does not mean that it can.
Looking for a second opinion on the Intel NUC5i5RYK?
Subject: Systems | February 23, 2015 - 03:24 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: nuc5i5ryk, nuc, next unit of computing, Intel, Broadwell, 5i5ryk, 5250u
Ryan just polished off his review of the next generation of Intel NUC, the Broadwell powered NUC5i5RYK in both video and written form but perhaps you still have some questions. If so, or if you are wise enough to prefer a second opinion then you should make time to visit The Tech Report who also received a unit for review. They covered the performance of several indie games, which ran quite well as well as CS:GO which could handle 1600x900 at medium settings. Their conclusion matched Ryan's, not only is this a great HTPC and light gaming machine but for most office purposes this is a perfect solution to present to your users.
"Thanks to the Broadwell-U silicon inside, Intel's new NUC promises better performance and power efficiency than the previous generation. There are other improvements under the hood, too, including the addition of an M.2 storage slot and a built-in Wi-Fi controller."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- SteamBox – Building Your Own HTPC Gaming System @ eTeknix
- Chillblast Fusion Raptor Gaming PC @ Kitguru
- ASRock Vision X 471D Mini PC @ Kitguru
- ASUS Republic of Gamers G20 Gaming PC Review @ Techgage
- Shuttle XH97V w/ Pentium G3258 @ techPowerUp
Just wait, blacklisting dangerous root certificates will lead to a legal battle
Subject: General Tech | February 23, 2015 - 01:35 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: superfish, mozilla, komodia, security
Firefox can remove any threat that Superfish presents with a simple step and 24 hours; indeed they could prevent any similar issue using a questionable or downright poisonous SSL Certificate simply by blacklisting them. They specifically quote the ability of OneCRL to block even obfuscated certs before the Network Security Services level if the certs are properly recorded on the blacklist in this Register article. This would lead to a much more secure web, requiring attackers to invest significantly more effort when attempting to create fake or dangerous SSL certs. There is a flip side to this, for there are those who may attempt to have valid certs added to the Blacklist and so there must be a way of policing the list and a way to remove certs which should not be on the list due to being placed there in error or because of a change in the software associated with that certificate. It is also likely that there will be court cases attempting to have the blacklist removed if it does come into being as Superfish is not the only business out there whose business model requires phishing or at least a way around proper SSL certification and best practices which will no longer be viable if we are allowed to block their mutant SSL certs.
"Firefox-maker Mozilla may neuter the likes of Superfish by blacklisting dangerous root certificates revealed less than a week ago to be used in Lenovo laptops."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Hackers now popping Cisco VPN portals @ The Register
- Pandora Pays Artists $0.001 Per Stream, Thinks This Is "Very Fair" @ Slashdot
- iOS 8.3 to be made available as public beta as Apple aims for bug-free releases @ The Inquirer
- Portable USB Wall Charger Roundup @ eTeknix
- Tech ARP 2015 Mega Giveaway
Windows Update Installs GeForce 349.65 with WDDM 2.0
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards | February 21, 2015 - 04:23 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: wddm 2.0, nvidia, geforce 349.65, geforce, dx12
Update 2: Outside sources have confirmed to PC Perspective that this driver contains DirectX 12 as well as WDDM 2.0. They also claim that Intel and AMD have DirectX 12 drivers available through Windows Update as well. After enabling iGPU graphics on my i7-4790K, the Intel HD 4600 received a driver update, which also reports as WDDM 2.0 in DXDIAG. I do not have a compatible AMD GPU to test against (just a couple of old Windows 7 laptops) but the source is probably right and some AMD GPUs will be updated to DX12 too.
So it turns out that if your motherboard dies during a Windows Update reboot, then you are going to be spending several hours reinstalling software and patches, but that is not important. What is interesting is the installed version number for NVIDIA's GeForce Drivers when Windows Update was finished with its patching: 349.65. These are not available on NVIDIA's website, and the Driver Model reports WDDM 2.0.
It looks like Microsoft pushed out NVIDIA's DirectX 12 drivers through Windows Update. Update 1 Pt. 1: The "Runtime" reporting 11.0 is confusing though, perhaps this is just DX11 with WDDM 2.0?
I am hearing online that these drivers support the GeForce 600 series and later GPUs, and that there are later, non-public drivers available (such as 349.72 whose release notes were leaked online). NVIDIA has already announced that DirectX 12 will be supported on GeForce 400-series and later graphics cards, so Fermi drivers will be coming at some point. For now, it's apparently Kepler-and-later, though.
So with OS support and, now, released graphics drivers, all that we are waiting on is software and an SDK (plus any NDAs that may still be in effect). With Game Developers Conference (GDC 2015) coming up in a little over a week, I expect that we will get each of these very soon.
Update 1 Pt. 2: I should note that the release notes for 349.72 specifically mention DirectX 12. As mentioned above, is possible that 349.65 contains just WDDM 2.0 and not DX12, but it contains at least WDDM 2.0.
GPU Market sees 20-point swing in 2014: NVIDIA gains, AMD falls
Subject: Graphics Cards | February 21, 2015 - 12:18 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: radeon, nvidia, marketshare, market share, geforce, amd
One of the perennial firms that measures GPU market share, Jon Peddie Research, has come out with a report on Q4 of 2014 this weekend and the results are eye opening. According to the data, NVIDIA and AMD each took dramatic swings from Q4 of 2013 to Q4 of 2014.
|Year-to-year Change
Data source: Jon Peddie Research
Here is the JPR commentary to start us out:
JPR's AIB Report tracks computer add-in graphics boards, which carry discrete graphics chips. AIBs used in desktop PCs, workstations, servers, and other devices such as scientific instruments. They are sold directly to customers as aftermarket products, or are factory installed. In all cases, AIBs represent the higher end of the graphics industry using discrete chips and private high-speed memory, as compared to the integrated GPUs in CPUs that share slower system memory.
The news was encouraging and seasonally understandable, quarter-to-quarter, the market decreased -0.68% (compared to the desktop PC market, which decreased 3.53%).
On a year-to-year basis, we found that total AIB shipments during the quarter fell -17.52% , which is more than desktop PCs, which fell -0.72%.
However, in spite of the overall decline, somewhat due to tablets and embedded graphics, the PC gaming momentum continues to build and is the bright spot in the AIB market.
NVIDIA's Maxwell GPU
The overall PC desktop market increased quarter-to-quarter including double-attach-the adding of a second (or third) AIB to a system with integrated processor graphics-and to a lesser extent, dual AIBs in performance desktop machines using either AMD's Crossfire or Nvidia's SLI technology.
The attach rate of AIBs to desktop PCs has declined from a high of 63% in Q1 2008 to 36% this quarter.
The year to year change that JPR is reporting is substantial and shows a 20+ point change in market share in favor of NVIDIA over AMD. According to this data, AMD's market share has now dropped from 35% at the end of 2013 to just 24% at the end of 2014. Meanwhile, NVIDIA continues to truck forward, going from 64.9% at the end of 2013 to 76% at the end of 2014.
The Radeon R9 285 release didn't have the impact AMD had hoped
Clearly the release of NVIDIA's Maxwell GPUs, the GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GTX 970 and GTX 980 have impacted the market even more than we initially expected. In recent weeks the GTX 970 has been getting a lot of negative press with the memory issue and I will be curious to see what effect this has on sales in the near future. But the 12 month swing that you see in the table above is the likely cause for the sudden departure of John Byrne, Collette LaForce and Raj Naik.
AMD has good products, even better pricing and a team of PR and marketing folks that are talented and aggressive. So how can the company recover from this? Products, people; new products. Will the rumors circling around the Radeon R9 390X develop into such a product?
Hopefully 2015 will provide it.
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This ROM is the "3.0 series" of my ROM line, and it's designed to have the latest and greatest applications and improvements. Because of this it may not always be as stable or bugfree, as a stock ROM. However, I can assure you, it's much... MUCH faster than any stock ROM on your device.
The ROM is being continuously developed and bug fixed and there's almost daily releases. I've decided to name each release by the date when it was released. For example, 50109 would have been released on May 1st, 2009. I should also mention it's UC compatible and more info about that can be found here.
The ROM is currently based on the 21215 OS core, with all the new goodies from the newly announced Topaz device (the Diamond2).
It's got the new new Manila interface, new HTC enhanced finger menus (which can only be accessed using certain themes), new notifications system, album, FM radio and MP3 trimmer, connection setup etc.
If you own a Touch PRO, use the "Keyboard Selector" application under Utillities (after you flash the ROM) to select the proper keyboard layout to use. The ROM comes with the Fuze layout by default.
- This ROM is a Ferrari, therefore it drinks a lot of gas and burns a lot of rubber (RAM)... so be prepared to charge it more often!
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Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2015 Volvo XC60
By KBB.com Editors
Volvo has a well established reputation for building safe, family-friendly wagons that are as reliable as a Maine winter. Unfortunately, consumers in general have no love for wagons, preferring instead small and midsize crossover vehicles. Given this scenario, the most logical step for Volvo was to create a new vehicle, one with the ride and handling of a wagon, but look and feel of a small SUV. Based on the sporty S60 sedan platform, the 2011 Volvo XC60 fills the void between the larger XC90 and the aging XC70 wagon. Smartly styled and competitively priced, the XC60 is well equipped to take on long-established luxury CUVs like the BMW X3, Lexus RX 350 and Acura RDX, not to mention new comers such as the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK350. Coupled with Volvo's long list of safety and engineering firsts, the XC60 makes a rather attractive prospect, and its numerous trim variations and engine choices enable it to compete with such premium competitors as the Subaru Outback Limited and Volkswagen Tiguan.
If you're seeking a midsize crossover with a strong emphasis on safety that doesn't conflict with the vehicle's sense of style and comfort, the 2011 Volvo XC60 certainly fits the bill. Available all-wheel drive allows the XC60 to tackle all manner of road conditions and even confidently venture off-road.
If you want the security of all-wheel-drive, but without the higher price and lesser fuel economy of a six-cylinder engine, Audi's Q5 2.0-liter quattro is a better choice.
New for 2011 is the XC60 3.2 R-Design, which includes a leather interior, panoramic glass moonroof, HID headlamps with Active Light Bending technology and 20-inch alloy wheels. The base 3.2-liter V6 gets a five-horsepower bump, while the turbocharged models see an increase of 18 additional ponies, bumping output to 300 horsepower.
Driving Impressions We spent equal time in both the base XC60 3.2 and the top-of-the-line T6 R-Design and came away with two distinctly different driving impressions. The base XC60's 240-horsepower engine...has enough muscle to allow safe passage onto freeways or when overtaking slower cars, but once you get a taste of the 300-horsepower turbocharged engine in the T6, there's no going back. The turbo spools up quickly meaning there is no lag in power or sudden rush after the engine reaches a particular rpm. While the driving dynamics improve markedly with the T6, the ride quality seems to diminish exponentially. Riding on 17-inch wheels and tires, the XC60 3.2 provides a smooth and comfortable ride with little tire noise entering the cabin. However, the T6 R-Design's stiffer suspension setup and 20-inch wheels make for a rather firm ride frequently punctuated by rude jolts when encountering nasty road distortions, and slightly more interior noise. During highway driving, we found both vehicles felt stable and well-behaved, tracking straight even on crowning pavement and responding instantly to steering wheel input.
City Safe
Distracted drivers are becoming more and more frequent these days, which is why we applaud Volvo making the City Safe feature part of the XC60's standard equipment. At speeds below 19 mph, City Safe detects stopped or slower-moving objects ahead and applies the brakes to slow the vehicle helping to avoid or lessen the severity of an impact.
T6 R-Design
Although the ride can be a bit stiff, we love the power, handling and elegant R-Design styling. For the money, we think the XC60 T6 R-Design is one of the most-alluring crossovers on the market.
Functionally, there is nothing that stands out about the 2011 Volvo XC60's interior, but its aesthetics are notably interesting. Lovely contrasting colors adorn the seats and door panels while a distinctive open-back console plays home to the climate and audio controls. High on our plus list are the extremely comfortable bucket-style seats, and the long list of available electronic safety features that do everything from warn when the vehicle is drifting from its lane, to slow the car before an inevitable front-end collision can occur (this should be particularly helpful to those who can't help texting while driving). Not so impressive are the awkwardly placed and hard to turn manual lumbar adjustments, and the overly complicated screens on the available navigation system that, while artistic, are inferior to the simple touch screen menus found on any $100 Garmin unit.
If there's one place the 2011 Volvo XC60 outshines most of its competition, it's the vehicle's exterior. Where most competitors display squared-off edges and boxy greenhouses, the XC60's slicked back profile, curvaceous sheet metal and highly stylized tail lamps speak to the driving enthusiast in all of us. To achieve the XC60's sleek roofline, Volvo engineers have created roof rails with minimal height, a design that also cuts down on wind noise. An available cross bar system can be attached to the rails and features a number of supports for bikes, skis, kayaks, windsurfers and a cargo box. There's even a gas-sprung lift-arm option to help lift your bike onto the supports. The R-Design models feature larger, more stylish wheels but the performance tires that come with the package lessen the XC60's off-road abilities, prompting us to recommend the base 3.2 or T6 trim over the R-Design if mud or snow is a part of your regular driving routine.
The most basic 2011 Volvo XC60 includes a 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine, six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission, front and rear skid plates and four-year/50,000 mile warranty. In addition to power windows, mirrors and locks, the Volvo XC60 includes heated outside mirrors, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, dual-zone automatic climate controls, cruise control, eight-way power driver's seat, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, Bluetooth, and 180-watt sound system with eight speakers, CD/DVD video playback, HD radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, and a USB input. Standard safety features include front side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, City Safe (a system that can slow the car at speeds under 19 mph when an object is detected ahead), electronic traction and stability controls, Trailer Stability Assist, whiplash protection seating and a tire pressure monitoring system.
A nicely-loaded 2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design includes dual xenon headlamps with Active Light Bending technology, aluminum trim on the steering wheel, laminated panoramic glass moonroof with power sunshade, an eight-way power passenger's seat, leather seating surfaces, 20-inch "Cratus" alloy wheels, and R-Design inlays and contrasting interior panels. All-wheel drive is available on 3.2 and 3.2 R-Design models and is standard on the T6 and T6 R-Design. Volvo groups its most popular options into packages, including the Technology Package that adds Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, and Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake. The Climate Package brings heated front and rear seats, headlamp washers, heated windshield washer nozzles and rain sensing wipers, while the Multimedia packages adds a 650-watt premium Surround Sound audio system with iPod integration and navigation featuring Rear Time traffic, remote control operation and a rear backup camera. Standalone options include BLIS blind spot warning system, Volvo's Personal Car Communicator with Keyless Drive and two-way car communication, rear-seat DVD entertainment, and dual outboard rear child booster seats.
The 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 is powered by a 3.2-liter in-line six cylinder engine generating 240 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. This dual overhead cam, 24-valve powerplant is fairly fuel efficient, runs on regular fuel and delivers its power without vibration or coarse sound. The T6 models receive a turbocharged 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine that, like the 3.2-liter, runs on regular fuel yet pumps out an impressive 300 horsepower. Both engines are mated to the same six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission that allows for manual shift operation. And, despite its added power, the turbocharged engine nearly matches the normally aspirated 3.2 in city and highway fuel consumption.
3.2-liter in-line six
240 horsepower @ 6400 rpm
236 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/25 (FWD), 18/24 (AWD)
3.0-liter in-line six, turbocharged
300 horsepower @ 5600 rpm
325 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2100-4200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/22
To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used Volvo XC60 vehicles for sale near you.
Based on 71 Ratings for the 2010 - 2015 models.Review this car
By Bill on Wednesday, February 11, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 52,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Adaptive cruise, very fine driving car"
Cons: "Gas mileage poor compared to other cars of = wt."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought this '10 X60 T6 awd off a lease with 26K miles. I searched country wide for one with the technology package which has the very desirable adaptive radar controlled cruise control. I discovered that I also got a heck of a good car. The mileage could be better-- I drive with a light touch and get > 20 mpg on every tank with lots of local. Believe it or not, the only thing I hate is that the radio only gives one line of XM info at a time! I had to replace a brakelight. I think the sales force has done a poor job of positioning the technology package-- It's great yet you see few that have it."
23 people out of 49 found this review helpful
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By 74 mile commute on Sunday, January 25, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 9,500overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "safe, comfortable, ample headroom for 6'2" husband"
Cons: "lumbar support, two small buttons on dash"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Purchased this car last summer and overall have been very pleased. Before buying this SUV, I test drove SUVs from Audi, Honda, Lexus, Lincoln, Ford and Cadillac. I definitely prefer the Volvo XC60 to all of them. Optimal gas mileage is achieved when driving between 30-50 mph on level roads which luckily constitutes much of my commute. The only negatives for this car are that the manual lumbar support is awkward to use and that the gas cap and back door release buttons on the dash are obscured by the steering wheel so that you have to peer around the steering wheel to find them. The local dealership takes good care of their customers. When I took my SUV in for the free oil change last week, they also cleaned and reconditioned my leather seats and rotated / aligned the tires - at no cost!Wonderful!"
28 people out of 54 found this review helpful
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By JBatl on Monday, November 10, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 73,000overall rating 5 of 10rating details
Pros: "very comfortable ride, comfortable seats, safe"
Cons: "lousy mileage!"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 4
"I guess I drove Audi's for too long because when I bought this Volvo I soon discovered so many little things missing from their design of the vehicle. The inside door handles aren't lit, not enough ambient light lighting the console (catlights) and Volvo service is nowhere near Audi service. I'm now at 73,000 miles and have to replace the brake vacuum pump and a motor mount. Seriously? Normal city driving and I'm far from being a young, aggressive driver. So a tune up and oil change runs $500 plus this puts you in debt for $1800."
38 people out of 74 found this review helpful
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By Bob V on Tuesday, September 30, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great ride, lots of power T6"
Cons: "Low Gas Mileage."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"The car rides like a dream. The stereo setup is a little funky and speaker pattern setup is either for front or rear focused, not able to fine tune for even sound coverage forward and aft."
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By vstardeb on Saturday, September 20, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 26,010overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "great performance, excellent safety, technology"
Cons: "could have better brakes to stop this fast vehicle"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I was looking for a SUV that not only had great styling and technology features, but also performance/speed. It took me almost 2 years to find a vehicle that met all my requirements. I test drove the 2011 XC60, but was unimpressed with the technology and power. Almost a year and a half later, I went back to my local Volvo dealer and saw the XC60 R-Design on the showroom floor - they had just gotten it in. I immediately took it for a test drive and fell in love with style, performance, speed, technology, comfort, safety and overall appearance of the vehicle. While I was signing the paperwork to purchase the vehicle, a gentleman came running into the dealer and said "I want to buy that XC60 R-Design now!". I looked at him and said "sorry, I just signed the paperwork to purchase it?" He was so disappointed and offered to buy it directly from me and give me an extra $1000 in cash - of course, I said no, and have no regrets - I love my XC60 R-Design!"
23 people out of 42 found this review helpful
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By Barbie on Thursday, August 28, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 8,000overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Pros: "Handles well, nice interior, lots of safety featur"
Cons: "Poor gas milage!!!!"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7
"I have had this car for 4 months. I have really enjoyed driving this vehicle. I was worried about the stop/start function, but you easily get use to it. I love the body style, and the interior is very nice, and comfortable. I would very much recommend the BLISS option. It is very helpful. My main reason for buying this car was the MPG rating of 24/32 city/highway. I work out of my car everyday, and average about 100 miles per day in the city. I was hoping to average at least 24-26 in the city, however I am only averaging around 21MPG, which is using 87 octane(which they recommend). I have tried 89 octane several times, and not much improvement. VERY DISAPPOINTING with the MPG!!"
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'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1'
What's not to be excited for if you're a Twi-Hard? Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart) finally get married and then look to start a little vampire family of their own. Of course, there's also Jacob (Taylor Lautner) who fears the impact that a little fanged one might have o Summit Ent.


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So, next day after a full charge i try again, still, stuck on moto logo. i pres vol- & Pwr get in to fastboot Vol- to recovery then vol+ to select. from there it just rebooted again and displayed motorola logo for an hour, so it wasnt doing squat.
so i go looking around for my stock rom, 4.4.3 WIND or (Dave Wireless) ----AWS 1700+2100 network---- Nothing. do some reading, see this moto g tool to convert to google play edition, WHY NOT RIGHT, so i try, nothing happens despite my pc telling me otherwise i still the same problem.
*cracks knuckles*
So i open up command prompt, try to remember my fastboot commands and unlocked my bootloader. i wipe everything, then go to install a rom by going through the "fastboot flash logo logo.bin commands. - this failed so i did some more reading, i need a motorola variant of fastboot, no problem, i download it.
everything is successful so far except recovery, i get Hab check failed for recovery or mismached partition size for whatever recovery from any source i could find at this point.
now at this point, i BELIEVE i had a xt1032 but fastboot tells me its a xt1034. i googled the specs of each, and well maybe i do have a xt1034 because of the aws,
so i read more, it says i should just continue with doing what im doing and forget about the errors, but it still wont boot.
can anyone walk me through fastboot by fastboot command to get me up and running on ANYROM with ANYRECOVERY
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Four Summoner's Tales
What if the dead could be summoned from their graves—for a price? What if a quartet of distinctive storytellers took a stab at this deceptively simple idea—on a dare? The answers lie here, in Four Summoner's Tales, as these acclaimed writers accept the challenge and rise to the occasion—in four brilliantly chilling ways. It's all in the execution. . .
"SUFFER THE CHILDREN" BY KELLEY ARMSTRONG, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A preacher and his adopted daughter must solve the mystery of the newcomers to their isolated 19th century village—men who are preying on residents' overwhelming grief with promises to bring the stricken back to life.
"PIPERS" BY CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, New York Times bestselling author
Twenty-three people have already lost their lives to the ruthless cartel terrorizing their small Texas border town. But one man has a plan for revenge, if the town's survivors will let him use their loved ones—to raise an army of the undead.
"A BAD SEASON FOR NECROMANCY" BY DAVID LISS, National bestselling author
In merry old England, a rascally con man stumbles upon a book for raising the dead. But instead of using it to make money by reviving relatives for the rich, he'll do just the opposite. Because some family skeletons need to stay buried.
"ALIVE DAY" BY JONATHAN MABERRY, New York Times bestselling author
In war-torn Afghanistan, a U.S. military operative and his team face off against an ancient horror during a harrowing off-the-books search-and-rescue mission.
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