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pcernie
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pcernie
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Samsung's smallest, sharpest and safest Ultrabook yet http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac ... 451/reviewYip, there's probably at least an extra £80 on there but it's a new chip n'all... I like that they're ignoring the stupid touchscreen to keep the price down at least, though I wonder just how much it was affecting sales (gimmicky bollocks has a limited shelf life). Random thoughts Now that I think about it, is it really worth having that much pixel power with such a small screen? And will the screen be big enough for my taste? Samsung have weird keyboards sometimes. There was an Acer S7 or something I fancied, if they can sort out something similar for the new Broadwell chips... Although I'll keep this Sammy in mind. Battery life and weight are the big selling points for me. All in all, I'll be waiting a while to see how the rivals react to each other before ensuring I have a good playaround with whatever reviews well. _________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
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ProfessorF
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pcernie
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pcernie
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Windows 10 to be free for Windows 8.1 users? http://www.techradar.com/news/software/ ... s--1278886I don't know anyone IRL who gets on with 8, so they might need to upgrade it if I'm buying an ultrabook in the next few months... ... SanDisk unveils flash and SSD drives for consumers http://www.techradar.com/news/computing ... rs-1278304At those prices I personally can't justify any speed boost. ... Netflix responds to VPN blocking rumours http://www.techradar.com/news/televisio ... rs-1278786'Retarded studios still retarded, bear sh1ts in woods. Other news to follow.' _________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
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big_D
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I love Windows 8, I certainly wouldn't switch back to Windows 7 out of choice.
I've not been too impressed with Windows 10 Preview so far, it loses too much functionality for touch / tablet users in its current form. I'll be interested to see what the public preview brings at the end of this month.
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pcernie
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Next Windows 10 update to be available for download http://www.techradar.com/news/software/ ... ad-1279467... Microsoft's new 'Spartan' web browser exposed http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/ ... ed-1279446That's... random. Also, that site needs an editor. Or the staff need to start using spellcheck at least. ... Apple's interested in making iPhones that bend on purpose http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and ... se-1279427_________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
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pcernie
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A 13.3-inch display in an 11-inch bezel http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac ... 013/reviewThat's the first time I've ever actually wanted a Dell! The battery certainly sounds amazing, but I suspect it's adding to that weight... _________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
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pcernie
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jonbwfc
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Well, no, the EU have instituted a rather bonkers set of new rules which require almost all online companies to raise their prices and will force some small digital-only companies out of business. But hey, let's blame Apple.
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pcernie
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Here's how Apple plans to prevent bugs in future versions of iOS http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and ... os-1279705_________________Plain English advice on everything money, purchase and service related:
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big_D
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Why is it bonkers? It makes it much easier for us, when we buy stuff, as we don't have to deal with dozens of different VAT rates on our invoices. Also, it wasn't just the VAT rules, Apple also took the opportunity to realign their exchange rate conversions.
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rustybucket
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The rules aren't bonkers at all - they're what you and others have been banging on about for yearsThe new rules state that _________________Jim
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jonbwfc
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You show an incomplete understanding of my opinion.
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rustybucket
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Pray do enlighten me, oh thou font of sagacity, that I may ever more dwell in thy courts of wisdom. _________________Jim
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