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![]() The only giveaway is the ride quality, which is a little sharper over bumps, but we suspect that you could dial some of that back by dropping down an inch or two from the 20-inch alloys of our test car. The P300e is also very good at disguising the fact that it's heavier at the kerb than a standard model (clocking in at a significant 2,138kg here) and there's little-to-no sense through the steering, or in any extra body lean, that it's packing extra mass. Little has changed, then, in the switch to plug-in-hybrid power and, while it never feels quite as sharp to drive as its slightly smaller brother, the Range Rover Evoque, the Discovery Sport is still a really pleasant thing to conduct along a winding road. The standard Discovery Sport is one of the nicest and sweetest mid-size SUVs to drive, with lovely feel to the steering and excellent cornering balance. ![]() Fuel consumption is rated at 2.0 litres per 100km, while CO 2 emissions are just 44g/km. Combined, the power output is 309hp (hence the slightly inaccurate P300e badge) with a healthy 540Nm of torque. Fully charge that battery (which takes slightly less than an hour-and-a-half from a home 7.4kW charging point) and you can drive on just electric power for as much as 55km, according to Land Rover. It's assisted by an 80kW electric motor that draws its power from a rechargeable 15kWh battery pack. Although clearly related to the existing 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo 'Ingenium' engine family, this one is a three-cylinder unit of 1.5-litre capacity, which Land Rover says is some 37kg lighter than an equivalent four-cylinder. There might yet be some compelling reasons to buy this plug-in Discovery Sport, the P300e model, after all, though. The fact that the electric motor is mounted under the boot floor means that there's no option for a third row of seats, so if you need to carry lots of people, you’ll have to stick with diesel or petrol power. Sadly though, you can't have this Discovery Sport with its usual USP of seven seats. ![]() Boot space is excellent, with 963 litres available (Land Rover measures these things to the roof, not to the luggage cover as do most manufacturers) and 1,794 litres with the rear seats folded. Ditto the digital instruments, which look a little cheap, graphically speaking.Ĭabin space is, of course, a Discovery Sport strong point, with lounging legroom in the back seats. There's also the fact that the Discovery Sport has not yet received Land Rover's latest-spec 'Pivi Pro' infotainment system - the old infotainment is fine, but falling a bit behind the times. The layout on the centre-console looks sleek, but it does take a bit of getting your head around, especially as you have to press some buttons to call up different functions for the handsome, tactile, rotary controllers. Inside, the cabin - once again - clearly lifts its basic style and shapes from the old model, but the detailing and the perceived quality are in another league compared with the first-gen Sport. Which is grand - handsomeness has never been lacking in the Discovery Sport's armoury. The smoother grille and lights lend it a slightly classier air than that of the old model, but the uneducated eye would struggle to tell the two apart at a distance. This Discovery Sport P300e plug-in hybrid gets an electric rear-axle and a new 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, but does it live up to its premium billing? In the metalĮven though the Discovery Sport, updated only last year, isn't really a new car at all, but rather a thoroughly re-engineered and re-skinned version of the 2014 original, it's still a very striking-looking car. ![]() ![]() Land Rover, at long last, adds electric power to its best-selling models. ![]() ![]() The HD screen isn’t too obviously a screen, and the colors look accurate and vibrant. There’s no limit to how many photos an Aura frame can hold, and I like having the choice to display each one for two minutes, five minutes, or ten minutes. “It looks like you had a lot of fun ice-skating,” or “I see you got the presents I sent!” my family members would say. It turned out that adding new photos made for a solid conversation starter, too. The frames were an instant hit, and all three recipients gushed about how much they loved their gifts. ![]() (My uncle, with his flip phone, needed help with the Wi-Fi part, but it was easy enough for an aide at his facility to get it connected using their own smartphone.) Aura lets you preload the frame remotely with photos and a gift message, so when it ships straight to your giftee, all they have to do is download the app and connect the frame to Wi-Fi. Setting up a frame as a gift is easiest if the recipient has their own smartphone. It was easy to curate a collection of photos and get my siblings and other relatives in on the fun - all through the app - before the frames were even delivered. This idea was so appealing that I purchased two more frames - one as a gift for a beloved aunt in Texas, and one for my parents (who don’t live far away but do love seeing pictures of their grandkids). So could any other family members or friends I invited to contribute. It was well reviewed, and most important, I could add new photos straight from my phone whenever I wanted, using the frame’s smartphone app. Although his apartment has Wi-Fi and he watches Netflix, he still uses an ancient flip phone and isn’t overly tech savvy, so I wanted to be able to beam family photos directly into his living room without making him do any troubleshooting. I wanted to buy one for my elderly out-of-state uncle who had been confined to his retirement home all year, and I was specifically looking for a frame I could add pictures to remotely. I started researching digital picture frames in late 2020 as the first pandemic Christmas loomed. We’re republishing it because it’s now enabled with our on-site shopping tool, so you can buy this highly giftable digital frame without leaving this page. © 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc.A photo of one my kids bringing sunshine to my mantle courtesy of the Aura Carver frame.Įditor’s note: Senior editor Jen Trolio originally wrote this post in December 2021, calling Aura’s digital picture frame the best thing she bought that year - and a great gift for long-distance family members. What’s more, it’s touch-screen compatible, WiFi-connected and photo-sharing apt so you can share photos with loved ones. The Skylight Frame has a stunning 10 or 15″ inch screen (depending on preference) that displays pictures with extraordinary clarity. If you’re on the hunt for a digital photo frame that boasts top-tier quality, look no further than Skylight. Not only that, but they make a wonderful gift for couples - whether engagement, anniversary or housewarming.īefore you shop, click to visit some of our favorite retailers for digital photo frames: Amazon, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Target, Walmart. Now, you can have a creative digital slideshow.Īhead, we rounded up the 12 best digital photo frames to complete the aesthetic of any room in your home. ![]() That’s right - no more limitations to only putting one photo in a frame. Even better, some come with motion sensors to start shuffling your photo album when you’re a few feet away from your beloved frame. Sure, we love the look of the classic wall-mounted frames you can pick up on Amazon, but having a rotisserie of photos that’s on display is the real deal. That’s why we recommend grabbing one (or more) digital photo frames. Whether you’re all about Target’s fall decor (as are we) or you’re looking for some odds and ends to adorn your living room or bedroom furniture, photos are one of the best ways to make your space more personalized and home-y. There’s something about switching up home decor every now and then that makes us as excited as when we get our morning coffee at Starbucks. Shop the 6 best Prime Day Deals on iRobot Roomba vacuumsĢ0 best and most comfortable office chairs for working from home in 2023 ![]() You should grab these top 5 Amazon Prime Day bedding deals right now Make your house a home this Amazon Prime Day 2023 with the best furniture deals available ![]() ![]() ![]() But what if customers think your product is worth $100? You’ll be losing money by choosing cost-plus.Ĭustomers often value SaaS products well beyond what they cost to make. Using cost-based pricing, you mark that up to a price of $40 to cover some of your other operating costs as well. ![]() That might be because it solves a certain problem in their business or a variety of other reasons. They’ll pay more for a product they value highly. The amount that customers are willing to pay has nothing to do with your cost of production. However, cost-based pricing has limitations, especially for SaaS companies. This method of pricing also guarantees, by definition, that you’re covering your cost and also adding a profit margin. It doesn’t involve as much research and analysis as value-based pricing - you just calculate your costs, tack on a “little extra” - typically at least 50% - and you’re good to go. Cost-Based PricingĬost-based pricing, also called cost-plus pricing, involves calculating the cost of producing a product and then setting the price of the product a bit higher than that.Ĭost-based pricing has a few upsides. This sets it apart from cost-based pricing, which focuses on what your product costs to make, and competitor pricing, which focuses on the existing price points in the market. ![]() Value-based pricing is differentiated from other pricing strategies because it's exclusively focused on the benefits your product offers a customer. This isn’t because the materials used to create the art or the food were costly - it’s because consumers believe the final product and experience attached to it to be worth a lot. The more your audience thinks your product or service is worth, the more you can charge.įor example, a famous painting or a meal at a fine dining restaurant might come with a high price tag. Value-based pricing, also known as value-added pricing or value pricing, is a method of setting prices based on your customers and how they perceive the value of your product. This article introduces value-based pricing and shows you how to create a value-based pricing strategy. Luckily, there’s a way to give your customers what they want for the price they’re willing to pay: value-based pricing. They don't accurately reflect the value that your product brings to your customers. These methods work perfectly for some types of products, but they're not ideal for SaaS. Another is to base your prices on competitor pricing. One is to determine your price point by calculating the cost of supplies and labor and adding an additional cost on top - what's known as cost-plus pricing. You’ve created a unique and valuable SaaS product that customers are sure to love. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, once again my expectations were exceeded here, with them performing brilliantly across everything I played with it. I was little concerned to start with as the sticks look rather smooth compared to other pads, and I often find ones without decent grips tend to get slippery quickly. In terms of the basics, Turtle Beach have done an excellent job of delivering nice feeling sticks and buttons. The USB-A to C cable included is nicely braided, coming in at 3m long, which was plenty for my play space though if you needed more any other USB-C cable should do the trick as it’s not hard wired into the controller. Being wired, it’s not all that heavy either thanks to a lack of batteries, again feeling comparable to the official controller in my hands. If anything, I actually really like the way it feels now, and have found myself going to this rather than my standard pad without even thinking. It’s ever so slightly less ‘natural’ feeling to my hands than the official pad, but over the time I’ve been using it that was only really noticeable in the first few games using it. That’s not the case though, as the form factor of the Recon is pretty much the same as the official pad. It might sound like there’s a lot going on the pad, potentially making it a bit busy and bulky. Finally there is a mic mute button that – you’ll be stunned to hear – mutes the mic. This is an easy system to use, and means we can effectively hot swap configurations out on the fly. Just hold the select button for a moment, then press the underside button you wish to map before pressing the button you’d like it mapped to and then holding select to confirm. These are mapped on the controller itself, no need for an extra app. Mic monitoring does what it say on the tin, while button mapping lets us have four presets for the underside mappable buttons. The Pro Aim meanwhile dictated how much our aim is slowed when pressing the right mappable button on the underside of the pad, from slow to almost a dead stop. For example, EQ cycles through Signature sound, Treble boost, Bass Boost, and finally Treble and Bass Boost. Each one has four settings – again indicated by the central four little LED’s – that function differently for each one. Moving along, the mode button dictates which of the four dashboard items we can adjust mic monitoring, EQ, button mapping, and Pro Aim. And again, having it clearly lit up and a mere button press away is a great addition to the controller. It effectively works by heightening the treble audio and dampening the bass, so it’s not suited to all situations but it really can be a game changer in the right circumstance. A press of the button activates the mode, and those who have used it in the past will know how much it helps with hearing footsteps or other fine details in online games especially. ![]() Next up, the signature Turtle Beach Superhuman Hearing mode is included. I’ve noted before how much I enjoy being able to adjust this balance on my device but having it on the controller in such an accessible and clearly readable way is excellent. In a neat touch, the backlight actually glows brighter/darker depending on the level it’s on. First up, we have dedicated volume controls on the left and right that allow us to adjust the volume and game/chat balance respectively. In addition to the usual fare of buttons – including the newer share button – we have a row of additional ones that adorn the top of the pad. Let’s get to those extras first, as they are what make the Recon stand out. ![]() What has been achieved is quite simply excellent, bringing not only solid control feel but a host of extras that have spilled over from the headset range to make a great hybrid style device. The Recon controller aims to bring in some high level features while keeping the price reasonable, looking to fill in a mid-ground between the standard pad and an Elite. Turtle Beach have long been known for their excellent gaming headphones, and now they are turning their attention to the controller side of things. ![]() ![]() ![]() While this may not matter to most users, you also don't want to spend 10 minutes putting air into your tires. Check to see how quickly a product can inflate your tires. Here are some factors you'll want to consider when choosing a portable tire inflator. We recommend getting a portable tire inflator that allows you to preset your desired tire pressure, and it'll automatically shutoff once it reaches that value. Some offerings will have some additional features, such as a built-in LED flashlight and auto shutoff feature. These products generally use your car's cigarette lighter receptacle for power, although others can use a standard household power outlet. Owning a portable tire inflator or air compressor means you can check your tire pressure from the comforts of your own home and inflate your tires if necessary. Just because your car is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) doesn't mean you can ignore your car's tire pressure. ![]() Driving on underinflated or overinflated tires will affect your vehicle's ride quality, as well as its fuel economy. Having properly inflated tires is an often overlooked factor when it comes to car maintenance. We use an eight amp charger/maintainer in the AutoGuide Garage to keep our test batteries topped up, but we have 25 amp (shown, and below) and even 50 amp multifunction chargers for big jobs or when we need a battery charged in a hurry. You'll get more features-like AGM battery support, 6- and 24-volt charging, and force charging-with higher end models, as well as much faster charging. Battery chargers, or trickle chargers, will just charge your car's battery and shouldn't be used long term.Īlmost all battery maintainers will also charge a dead battery, but low power ones will do it very slowly. Hook it up to your car's battery and it'll do all the work-charge it to capacity, and then switch to float mode, where it'll only resume charging when the battery naturally drops below a certain threshold. So how do you choose whether you want a basic battery charger or a more complex battery maintainer? Battery maintainers are ideal if your vehicle is going to sit parked for an extended period of time. Battery maintainers, also known as float chargers, not only charge your battery but ensures it won't be damaged in the long term by maintaining a charge. Battery chargers, as their name suggests, are designed to simply charge your car's battery. While portable jump starters are great for firing up your car when the battery's dead, it's even better to ensure your car's battery is in good condition and always has a charge. And if you have a phone with USB-C charging, you'll likely want to pick a portable jump starter with USB-C ports. More premium options will include a cigarette lighter adapter to power 12V devices, and built-in LED flashlights. ![]() This will explain how many times you can recharge your devices before the portable jump starter itself needs to be recharged. If you're choosing an option that can also be used as a battery bank, check its battery capacity (measured in mAh). You'll find that these devices have different peak current ratings, so make sure you're buying one that is powerful enough for your vehicle. The main factor you want to consider when picking a portable jump starter is your engine's size. And at their price, we recommend every car owner keeps one handy inside their glove box. ![]() These compact jump starters are great for emergency use, giving your car's battery the boost it needs to start without needing another vehicle and using jumper cables. Recently, portable jump starters have increased in popularity, especially since many of today's offerings also serve as battery banks for your mobile devices. ![]() ![]() ![]() The timeless band would also inspire one of the greatest artists ever, Elton John. “I Saw Her Standing There” is a song by the English rock band and Grammy Hall of Fame resident, the Beatles.ĭue to its classic tune, more and more people are requesting for this to be played as one of the best bar songs with dueling pianos. This remains to be insanely popular not only in dueling piano bars but in essentially all types of bars worldwide. Released in 1988, this song by Guns N’ Roses has become a classic power ballad, and for all the good reasons. It was released in 1990 from his album No Fences, and it became one of the great songs ever recorded by him. “Friends in Low Places” is a song written by Dean Dewayne Blackwell and performed by Garth Brooks. To this day, the song lives on as people keep on wanting to hear it, especially in piano bars. ![]() This famous single is a song by Van Morrison, which was released in June 1967 and reached number 10 on Billboard Hot 100. The single made it to Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird /pnpkxM0uaqįree Bird is a song written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant and performed by the American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1973. It has since been certified platinum by RIAA with sales of over 17 million copies worldwide, stamping the song’s legacy in the music industry. This is a song by the English rock band Def Leppard and was released in 1988 as the lead single from their seventh studio album, Hysteria. The song was an instant hit with critics and fans alike, who hailed it as one of the good piano bar songs in the world of rock ever written. Born to Runīorn to Run is a 1975 song by Bruce Springsteen, the lead single from his album Born to Run. It was released as a single in 1974 and reached number one on the United States pop chart, and just like any renowned song, you’ll see the whole crowd sing once the pianist plays this beautifully-crafted song. “Piano Man” is a song by Billy Joel from his 1973 album The Nylon Curtain. In fact, there’s footage of him on YouTube in the audience singing along with this song at a San Francisco Giants game since they use it as their theme song! 3. ![]() Is there a more iconic song from the past 40 years? I doubt it! It’s classic Journey, and everyone knows and loves Steve Perry. Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ is an iconic rock track that has been requested at bars and clubs around the world, even perfect for corporate events. Request this song and watch everyone sing along from the top of their lungs to its catchy, jazzy tune. Sweet Caroline is a 1969 song written by Neil Diamond and was originally recorded by The Boston Pops Orchestra, with vocals and guitar by Diamond. So below are 39 of the absolute best and most popular piano bar songs!īest piano bar ever! □Sweet Caroline□ /RNPAGThpbR ![]() In truth, there are hundreds of great piano bar songs whether you want to know what to play or whether you’re a fan and just want to know what songs to request. But Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” has also been a favorite for decades.īut those are hardly the only 2 favorites! Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” ultimately top the list of best piano bar songs, among other songs from renowned artists worldwide. But for piano players or fans alike, what are the best piano bar songs? Whether you’re in the mood to belt out a ballad or dance like crazy, there’s always something fun to do at a piano bar. Piano bars have been with us for decades, and the tradition is still going strong. ![]() ![]() I’ve found great old drawer pulls and cabinet knobs at thrift stores, estate sales, and the Habitat for Humanity Restore as well as on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.
![]() And that is one of the things I love most about Google's tablet: the ability to get content from any provider I want. However this statement in inaccurate:"Buying a Nexus 7 locks you into Google's Play store and its movies, newspapers, magazines, and music."I have BOTH the Kinda Fire app and Barnes and Noble app installed on my Nexus 7. RyedawgAnother great article, as usual, from this site. We always intended to do so but this understandably doubles our benchmarking workload and battery life tests take a lot of time. The article has been updated to include those results. Often times you'll push the brightness up on a low gamut LCD to improve readability or visibility. Bear in mind that a fixed brightness on one display may look different on another because of gamut differences. While not real-world, it does provide a window into how devices compare to one another in that specific scenario. ![]() Having said that, a while back, we also started to standardize our battery life tests to a fixed brightness setting. There was an interesting case study a while back by AMD that pointed out most people use their devices at maximum brightness, and we've always strove to lean more toward real-world conditions. JoepaiiiWhy not normalize to a constant brightness level on all tablets rather than max for the battery rundown tests? Since they all have different max brightness, your tests aren't that reliable for judging true battery life. ![]() ![]() ![]() On the other hand, danger tapes are used more often in situations where hazard risks are higher.Different types of barrier and hazard tapeThe color of the tape quickly enables an individual to identify the level of risk to them. The purpose of caution tapes is to warn against certain risks. Some people use caution tapes interchangeably with danger tapes, depending on the preference of the consumer, caution tapes, on the other hand, are typically used to alert workers who work in hazardous situations or areas to proceed with caution, while danger tapes prevent people from entering dangerous places where they could be seriously injured or killed.Danger TapeThe majority of people confuse danger tape with caution tape, even though the intended use of these two products is quite different. Designed to grab the attention of those around them, these adhesive-free, bright-colored tapes reduce the possibility of serious injury to everyone in the area, ensuring everyone's safety at all times.On barricade tapes, you will typically find warnings about caution, danger, and lead hazards. They are mainly used to promote safety in hazardous areas. To keep a workplace organized and operating smoothly, we recommend pairing our black and white hazard tape with any of our additional safety products.Safety & Hazard Tapes A variety of caution, hazard, and danger tapes convey safety warnings in and around work sites. To make applying our black and white tape even easier, try one of our premium tape dispensers or applicators. ![]()
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