2020 Land Rover Defender 110 first drive review

         “The 2020 Land Rover Defender combines old-school ruggedness with modern refinement.” Impressive off-road capability Drives like a car, not an SUV Well-designed interior Useful tech Vague steering Fussy touchscreen MSRP $49,900.00 Modern Land Rover is defined by SUVs that combine luxury with off-road capability, vehicles that, despite their mud-plugging abilities, are typically compared to the likes of Mercedes-Benz. It wasn’t always this way. When Land Rover launched in 1948, it made simple, rugged vehicles aimed more at farmers, explorers, and soldiers than wealthy suburbanites. Those early Land Rovers were Britain’s answer to Jeep, not Mercedes. As Land Rover drifted further into luxury, the Defender became the last reminder of the brand’s origins. Until it went out of production in 2016, that is (United States sales ceased in 1997).

Dell S2721QS Review: A simple, elegant 4K monitor

      Score Details DT Recommended Product “Dell's S2721QS is a simple, no-frills 4K monitor with great build quality and an excellent warranty.” Excellent build quality 3-year advance exchange warranty Crisp 4K image Accurate colors Unimpressive connectivity Basic feature set No wide gamut for photo editors MSRP $449.99 BUY FOR $339 AT DELL BUY FOR $412 AT WALMART Dell’s 27-inch USB-C monitor is a great buy at about $400 — but what if you don’t care for USB-C, and want a sharper image? For that audience, Dell built the S2721QS, which offers a 4K IPS panel and simple connectivity at practically the same price. In fact, it’s currently discounted to just $340, making it among the more budget-friendly 4K monitors on the market. But is it good enough to make it on our best monitors list?

LG Wing review: you can't believe

        “You won't find another smartphone that looks anything like the LG Wing, and it's a real attention-grabber. However, the swivel-screen struggles to find a way to be useful.” Superbly made hardware Satisfying screen rotation Gimbal camera mode works well Too few uses for the swivel screen 60Hz refresh rate screen MSRP $999.00 BUY FOR $999 AT LG If the LG Velvet was LG being sensible, then the LG Wing is LG being quite, quite mad. The crazy swivel-screen hardware is totally different from any other phone you can buy, and although it could be seen as a quirky alternative to a folding smartphone, it’s really not. I’m actually not entirely sure what the LG Wing is. While the hardware is joyous, the software can’t keep up with the innovative design. This means I have found very few reasons to rotate the screen, and that’s a real shame. Let’s go into more detail. Design The LG Wing has two screens, with the large 6.8-inch P-OLED main screen swiveling to a 180-degree landscape orientation to reveal a smaller, 3.9-inch second screen underneath. The phone takes on a T-shape at this point, and the result is a phone that you hold naturally with one hand, yet can still watch video in landscape orientation at the same time.

Panasonic Lumix S1H review: Still the video champ . Product for you

            “It looks like a still camera, but the S1H is a cinema camera in disguise -- and a very good one.” Full-frame 4K and 6K video 5.9K RAW output Exceptional build quality Unlimited recording In-body image stabilization Continuous AF often slow, inaccurate 4K/60 is cropped Big, heavy MSRP $3,999.00 BUY FOR $3,998 AT B&H PHOTO VIDEO A year into its life, the Panasonic Lumix S1H is no longer alone in terms of professional mirrorless video cameras. Recently, the 8K-shooting Canon EOS R5 and 4K/120p Sony A7S III have stolen headlines, but the world of pro video isn’t just about high resolutions and frame rates. The Lumix S1H remains unique in its role as a true workhorse video camera. In one way, the S1H actually stands out more today thanks to the presence of younger competitors from Sony and Canon. Its comparatively modest performance — full-frame 6K/24p or 4K/30p, cropped 4K/60p — is actually a signal of Panasonic’s focus on reliability. Sure, there are things the S1H can’t do, but for the filmmaker who just needs detailed, clean, 24p footage, this camera is the obvious choice. In both physical design and software functionality, it is built to hold up to the demands of a real production.

HP Spectre x360 15 2020 review: Smaller, yet it more powerful ? you can't believe

 

        “The Spectre x360 15 packs a lot of power and a beautiful display into a more diminutive chassis.” Tiny for a 15-inch 2-in-1 Spectacular good looks Excellent keyboard Solid productivity performance Excellent OLED display Modest performance in creative apps Poor battery life MSRP $1,400.00 BUY FOR $1,400 AT HP The 2020 HP Spectre x360 15 is a 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 that is considerably smaller than its predecessor, but still has the option for reasonably powerful components and a lovely OLED display. I reviewed the high-end model with a 10th-generation six-core Intel Core i7-10750H CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB solid-state drive (SSD), an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, and a 4K OLED display. This configuration comes in at $1,850 at HP.com and is intended for creative professionals who want the power of a 15-inch laptop with the flexibility of a 2-in-1. Let’s dig in. Design HP put the Spectre x360 13 under a scalpel in 2019, trimming off the fat and producing a truly diminutive 2-in-1 with a 90% screen-to-body ratio thanks to tiny bezels. Earlier this year, HP did the same with the 2019 Spectre x360 15, making for a much less unwieldy 15-inch 2-in-1. It also enjoys a 90% screen-to-body ratio, and it’s noticeably smaller than its predecessor. It looks far more modern, and it retains the gem-cut aesthetic that makes the Spectre line one of the best looking and most distinctive you’ll find.

OnePlus 8T Review: One of the best phones you can trust ?

 

        “The OnePlus 8T is a great smartphone -- great software, speedy, and a decent camera. Except at $749, the competition around it is too strong for it to be a hearty recommendation.” Superfast charging One day's use after 15 minutes charge Clean, fast, and up-to-date software Attractive photos from the camera No wireless charging No IP water-resistance rating MSRP $749.00 BUY FOR $750 AT ONEPLUS The unassuming OnePlus 8 has been replaced by the OnePlus 8T. Wait, you don’t remember the OnePlus 8? That’s not surprising, as the phone was a safe, sensible choice that had absolutely no standout features, making it entirely forgettable. The OnePlus 8T also makes you forget, but this time it makes you forget about charging, because its big new feature completely removes any worry about making sure you have a fully charged phone each morning. Think that’s the whole story? It’s not, because the smartphone world around the OnePlus 8 has changed a lot since April, and has made the 8T’s life considerably harder than ever before.

Amazon Echo Studio review: The best Echo speaker ?

 

        “This speaker takes the Echo brand's audio quality to a whole new level.” Class-leading bass Slick and simple setup Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio support Large, sprawling soundstage All the Alexa smarts Mid-range occasionally muffled Brittle touch to lighter instruments 3D music still in limited supply MSRP $200.00 Amazon’s new Echo Studio smart speaker isn’t just good — at times, it’s downright fantastic. It’s also one of the few smart speakers you can buy that actually competes with the Sonos One. It does so, in part, by offering impressive features you simply won’t find in any other smart speaker on the market, not least of which is its surprising inclusion of Dolby Atmos support.

Samsung Jetbot Mop review: does it good ?

Samsung Jetbot Mop review: Do-si-doing the mopping routine Score Details “Don't let its odd design fool you because the Jetbot Mop cleans well and doubles as a handheld cleaner.” Easily removes superficial marks Quiet operation Doubles as a hand cleaner Inefficient cleaning routine Can get caught up by obstacles MSRP $299.00 Mopping robots aren’t new. You have your dedicated moppers like iRobot’s Braava series, as well as a growing number of versatile 2-in-1 models that can both vacuum and mop. So what makes Samsung’s latest robot mop special? For one, the Samsung Jetbot Mop is an odd-looking mopper in terms of design. It also doubles as a useful hand cleaner for walls, tile, and much more. While this kind of dual functionality greatly adds value to its $299 sticker price, at the end of the day, the question I want answered above all is whether it can mop well at all.

Google Chromecast review: What we always wanted ?

“Google's Chromecast with Google TV is big hit in our book.” Affordable Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support Slick UI Responsive Integrated Google Assistant Dolby Vision always on by default Recommendation algorithm still learning MSRP $50.00 I’m impressed. The new Google Chromecast with Google TV looked pretty good on paper, but now that I’ve been using one for the past couple of weeks, I can safely say it’s even better than I expected. I never warmed up to the original Chromecast. Call me old school, but I like a remote control and an on-screen interface — the original Chromecasts had neither. I just couldn’t get down with my phone, tablet, or PC being the primary control for my TV watching. The $35 Google Chromecast that’s been around for 7 years was never for me, and the $70 Google Chromecast Ultra’s 4K resolution wasn’t enough to lure me in. But the new $50 Google Chromecast with Google TV is priced better, does more, and, to my surprise, I’m really into it.

Apple TV 4K review: Stunning, but strictly for Apple fans

      Sleek and expensive, the Apple TV 4K will still delight the Apple faithful By Caleb Denison and Simon Cohen October 28, 2020 3:35PM PST Apple TV 4K review: Stunning, but strictly for Apple fans Score Details “The Apple TV 4K is a boon to Apple power users (but anyone else is better off with a Roku Ultra).” Extremely intuitive interface Siri search/control is vastly improved Powerful graphics and processing Beautiful 4K HDR picture Slightly dim SDR content in some cases No longer the only way to do AirPlay Expensive compared to competition MSRP $179.00 Apple debuted the Apple TV 4K in 2017, and despite ongoing software updates that keep it a streaming force to be reckoned with, the hardware has remained the same, and so has its price. For the first year or so following its launch, Apple could justify the $179 starting price for the 32GB model (the 64GB model costs $199), after all, it was one of the few streaming devices on the market that supported 4K, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. But it’s now 2020 and Apple’s competitors have not been standing still. Roku updated its flagship $100 Ultra, Amazon launched and continues to update its $120 Fire TV Cube, Nvidia up its game on the $150 Shield TV, and Google officially entered the remote-based media streamer category with the incredibly affordable $50 Chromecast with Google TV.