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So you think you're happy with your current file manager? Wanting to move up with more power, but not wanting a program that invades every part of your system? Donald Lessau of Köln, Deutschland (or Cologne, Germany for we "englisch"-speakers) wants to showcase his XYplorer File Manager, a powerful tool for managing files. The more you dig into XYplorer, the sooner you discover its power to save you time and manage your files in ways no other file manager allows. Like some of you, I'm a huge Directory Opus fan. But the greatest strengths of Directory Opus — its complexity and multitude features — are in turn its weakness for some (note, I said "for some"). In other words, Directory Opus can be a bit much for the average user. What sets XYplorer apart is its ability to simplify complex layouts. Still XYplorer shares many of the same features of Directory Opus, even though they are implemented in different ways. Both sit at the top of power user file managers.
The official description is that "XYplorer is a multi-tabbed file manager featuring a powerful file search, versatile preview facilities, a highly customizable interface, and an array of unique ways to efficiently automate frequently recurring tasks." Yeah yeah, XYplorer targets power users and computer professionals who are looking for an Explorer replacement that deserves its name. And the more you dig into XYplorer, the more you soon discover its power to save you time and manage your files in ways no other file manager allows. In Directory Opus you can create shortcuts to folders and files on the toolbar and assign them keyboard shortcuts, too. XYplorer, on the other hand, has a feature that catalogs both files and folders according to your needs — most often opened, recently opened, categorized in projects — and you get to name the catalog categories, even color them for distinction. And this catalog window conveniently is toggled by a keyboard shortcut (F8), just like the Preview Pane/info panel (F12 or CTRL+Q).
XYplorer is marketed as a "Business Class File Manager" which signifies its target: the power user, the admin, the field tech, or anyone who spends their day accessing a wide variety of files rather than futzing around, wasting time. More importantly, XYplorer allows you to discard a full subset of utilities from file renamers to image viewers to file search apps. XYplorer was known as TrackerV3 from 2000-2005 and was freeware during that time. When it evolved to XYplorer it became shareware. Installing and running the program does not change your system or registry. XYplorer keeps all its configuration parameters in an .ini file. In other words: XYplorer is 100% portable. Ideal for your USB memory stick. The installation of XYplorer totals less than a megabyte. No further files are added anywhere to your system, and nothing will be put into the registry but uninstall information. Also, running the program does not change your system or registry. XYplorer can be completely removed by running the included uninstaller, or by simply deleting the install directory. XYplorer goes the extra mile with attention to details you won't live without ever again: by providing direct access to Windows' system folders such as the Control Panel, Recycle Bin, Network drives (mapping, disconnecting, etc.); the Temp folder; a full history; several types of self-defined favorites; selection options, including a keyboard shortcut for inverted file selection. With one-tenth the size and half the cost of Directory Opus, XYplorer will make you say Wow or Hot Damn or Holy Moly or Crapzilla or Whaaaa?!
Power users, and users who spend their day in and out of Windows Explorer, or any file manager, managing files. Anyone could use it to great advantage, as long as they take a little time to set it up to how they work so that they get the full benefit of XYplorer's power and flexibility.
XYplorer has an extremely high level of customizability combined with power. Some users of Directory Opus tend to find this quality maddening, but XYplorer provides a clearer approach to its options. As noted above, all changes can saved on Exit if you want, and are written to an .ini file in the install folder. XYplorer has an intelligent and active forum of users who have made many suggestions. It helps to have a responsive and flexible developer. And when he wants to change or delete an old feature, he announces it in advance and puts many of the changes up for a vote. Also, almost every time I thought, "If only XYplorer could do this," it was already part of the program. XYplorer was built around its file search abilities, which support Regular Expressions, Boolean logic, pattern matching, binary string search, and searching multiple locations. Support-wise, XYplorer benefits from a broad and intelligent user base that participates in the XYplorer forums. The developer is active, but far more often, a fellow user jumps in and solves others problems and answers questions (which is the goal of any forum).
XYplorer: Find Files pane and tabs
Every coding decision must meet a speed criterion, i.e., any new feature must not slow the program down, and if it does, it becomes an option to toggle on/off. XYplorer's file operation speed is noticeably faster than most other file managers.
In the end, it's the little things that make XYplorer stand out. For example, CTRL+-D allows you to "Copy Here With Suffix Number" (duplicate) to a file; CTRL+S allows you to Copy Here As (i.e., "Save As..."); Tabs can be locked. Tabs (for folders, much like a text editor or browser) can be locked or unlocked. A wide variety file information can copied to the clipboard, not just the filename. The "Go" and "Favorites" menus provides access to a history of files and locations, system folders, the application folder, color-coded files or folders, allowing you to work exclusively with either certain type of files or an entirely self-defined project of files and folders. All configuration, layout, and customizations can be saved with two files: xyplorer.ini and catalog.dat, making XYplorer easily portable.
Two things could use more attention. (1) Customizable keyboard shortcuts is about the only missing feature, but perhaps that will be scheduled for a future version, and if keyboard shortcuts could be assigned to catalogued folders and files, then this would be something indeed. (2) The Help file is mostly context-driven. Pressing F1 gives you an introduction to the Help file, but gaining access to more detailed topics is done contextually.
As mentioned above, XYplorer is a major time saver; its UI is well-designed for efficient navigation and control at every point. Try the latest XYplorer beta yourself over its entire trial period and see if it doesn't make an impression on you. It takes some getting used to if you're accustomed to another file manager, but the transition is not difficult, and you'll love all the keyboard shortcuts built into the program. XYplorer is shareware, but like WinRAR, comes with a Lifetime license. If nothing else, it's well worth a try.
I won't hide the fact that I'm a big Directory Opus fan, but compared to Directory Opus, XYplorer has the advantage of a smaller installation size; a cheaper registration price; speed throughout the program — especially all file operations; complete portability to any computer or device; broad configuration and layout options; setup ease and speed; responsive support; active development; and a Lifetime license. I believe XYplorer shares Directory Opus's power, though not its full customizability range in this latest 5.x version. XYplorer is merely customizable in slightly different, and some very unique ways.
In Directory Opus you can create shortcuts to folders and files on the toolbar and assign them keyboard shortcuts, too. XYplorer, on the other hand, has a feature that catalogs both files and folders according to your needs — most often opened, recently opened, categorized in projects — and you get to name the catalog categories, even color them for distinction. And this catalog window is conveniently toggled by a keyboard shortcut (F8), just like the file viewer/info panel (F12). More importantly, XYplorer allows you to discard a full subset of utilities from file renamers to image viewers to file search apps.
As for apps like ExplorerPlus and Total Commander, I have not made a direct comparison, but XYplorer goes beyond either in usability.
More than anything else, XYplorer is a time saving tool, built for speed with ample power and to give you the shortest, quickest access to your files and folders. What it doesn't provide a specific keyboard shortcut to, you can easily configure in a tab (a general keyboard shortcut, CTRL+SHIFT+T), or a catalog list (1-click away). With its small footprint and wealth of unique features, XYplorer sets itself apart with its first use. It won't knock Directory Opus off your list of favorites, but it will make a big impression, even if you decide not to use it.
http://www.xyplorer.com/reviews.htm (Full list of reviews on the XYplorer website)
http://www.xyplorer.com/xyfc/viewforum.php?f=6 (XYplorer Reviews from users around the globe, and listed around the web)
http://www.thegsblog.com/?p=109 (The Great Software blog)


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This was the second of two Venus impact probes that the Soviets launched in 1961. This time, the probe successfully exited Earth orbit and headed toward Venus. Despite some initial problems with the solar orientation system, the spacecraft responded properly during a communications session on 17 February 1961 at a distance of 1.9 million kilometers.
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Alex MacPherson
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MFD: lease or purchase?
December 18, 2010, 07:44:12 PM »
I was thinking today... I have a lot of capital tied up with my camera gear.
I am interested in the new H4D-31 and was considering selling
my current gear to upgrade. Looking through the promotions page,
I noticed an attractive lease rate of $399/mo.
So if I sold my existing setup, I would have more than $12K
in the bank for my business. I would have a new camera with
warranty too... unlike my current gear.
Any thoughts?
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Re: MFD: lease or purchase?
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December 21, 2010, 06:16:53 AM »
Quote from: Alex MacPherson on December 18, 2010, 07:44:12 PM
I was thinking today... I have a lot of capital tied up with my camera gear.
I am interested in the new H4D-31 and was considering selling
my current gear to upgrade. Looking through the promotions page,
I noticed an attractive lease rate of $399/mo.
So if I sold my existing setup, I would have more than $12K
in the bank for my business. I would have a new camera with
warranty too... unlike my current gear.
Any thoughts?
I think it depends on the nature of the lease, your own personal cash flow situation and your future plans for upgrades.
Lease plans are wonderful for business when large purchases are involved as they help spread the payments across 'X' term greatly helping with cashflow. Of course, you pay an interest component for the privilege. If this is the reason you are considering a lease then in my opinion its the right move. Provided your income can meet the lease commitment.
Most leases of camera gear are really Hire/Purchase arrangements whereby you pay 'X' $ per month and at the end of the lease period you own the equipment. You may have to make a balloon payment depending on how you set up the lease. This is all good and well; but it may leave you owning gear 5 years old or so that you now want to upgrade and is now worth more than considerably less than you payed for it over the period of the lease. This may not bother you if you intend to keep the gear - on the other hand if you intend to upgrade it may leave a rather bitter taste in your mouth.
The other type of lease is where you hand back the equipment at the end of the lease period. In the photographic world these types of leases are much more rare since the lease company rarely wants a 5 year old depreciated asset on their books (they want it to be your problem - not theirs).
Depending on the equipment you may be purchasing it may be worth looking into upgrade options at the end of the lease such as those offered by Phase. These can greatly offset the depreciation of the asset. In other words, if you can upgrade to the new model at the end of the lease period by paying a 'difference' figure you will be a lot better off.
There is a lot to consider in leasing equipment. I recently went through this when purchasing a high end printer. In the end I opted to pay in full outright on my amex because I wanted the frequent flyer points. If you have a high credit limit and a good points scheme this can be a very good option as you can make payments back to your CC company monthly to help with cashflow, you get the points and usually the interest rates are not to dissimilar to a lease.
Whichever way you go, look at all the options, all the clauses and consider your upgrade path carefully. Last thing you want is to be locked into a lease on an asset you want to sell off for the newer model but cant get out of.
good luck with the purchase.
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Re: MFD: lease or purchase?
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December 21, 2010, 07:18:56 AM »
Here in the UK an important difference between lease or purchase/HP finance which is never mentioned is the legal position of a lease. If for some reason you are unable to keep up payments the lease company are able to take back the equipment but you still owe the term of the lease, so no gear but still the debt. If it is HP finance the equipment is yours after a certain amount has been paid back, so you could sell the equipment to repay the outstanding HP debt. Now no one should start a finance deal they can not pay, but things change in life of which you have no control. I do not ever intend taking out a lease on gear again, it's either money up front or HP for me. The tax benefits of a lease in my mind are often over stated, it is in the finance companies interest to persuade you into the lease option, their legal position is much stronger while yours is seriously diminished, that's why everyone wants you to lease. You might of gathered I do not like the lease system for getting gear, I would rather HP over a longer term. Your consumer rights in a lease are far less than a HP agreement.
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Re: MFD: lease or purchase?
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January 11, 2011, 04:54:13 PM »
Quote from: Alex MacPherson on December 18, 2010, 07:44:12 PM
I was thinking today... I have a lot of capital tied up with my camera gear.
I am interested in the new H4D-31 and was considering selling
my current gear to upgrade. Looking through the promotions page,
I noticed an attractive lease rate of $399/mo.
So if I sold my existing setup, I would have more than $12K
in the bank for my business. I would have a new camera with
warranty too... unlike my current gear.
Any thoughts?
i always buy a year or two old, the backs still work fine and i get most of the money back when i sell. i doubt there will be much difference in a h4d31 and a h3d31- besides the focus improvement. h3d's are very cheap right now, im sure ive seen them as a kit for about 8k on ebay.
another suggestion is a phase one back on a H body. this is the most common configuration for rental backs in the world, they work very well together. imho C1 6.0 is far better software than phocus, and all my assistants prefer C1 a lot (they get to use both all the time)
i also like the piece of mind i own the gear outright, and don't have pay anything off- just incase i have a quiet period with work. also, if you find you hate the camera, you can sell it close to what you bought it for with the massive wack you loose when purchasing new, or the cost of getting out of a lease.
leases work best if the there is a massive investment and the workflow is guaranteed.
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Re: MFD: lease or purchase?
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January 24, 2011, 02:14:31 AM »
My first lease..
My agency went from film to digital (2001/2) I had to get three nikon D1+17-35s which I could not buy out of my pocket
It was fine because I imediatly didnt have a film/lab bill any more and the lease was cheaper than my film/lab bill
It occurred to my that I had no ties with film or the lab
ie with the film/lab I could retire/become a painter/become an accountant/become a dentist/move to Tobago and live on bananas with a hula dancer
With the lease I was basically forced to stick with running a regional photography agency for the next X years
My second lease..
I think leases can help you avoid buying crap if you are poor
For when I went MF I bought (cash) a Kodak Proback - I knew it was shit and it was
I sold it at a loss and then got a lease for an H1 system - I knew it was not shit and it wasnt
If I had got the lease in the first place I would have not taken the hit on the Proback
So - you are tied in - bad
You can get the 'right stuff' good
In general today kit is so cheap (what client complains about the file from a 5d2?) - I doubt I would need to lease because I could buy cash
I think a lot can be said for spending your business money on non kit -
taking time out to do a better book?
buying google adwords?
lunch for clients?
whatever can drive your business forward
Ulitimately its personal to you, your cashflow and your business, and your tax situation
(lease was tax good for me because you claim 100% as a cost not just deprciation in the UK (seek advice))
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Re: MFD: lease or purchase?
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March 28, 2011, 01:04:43 AM »
if you have the cash just buy it
although digital gear diminishes in value quickly
you still will be able to salvage something out of it in a few years when you decide you deserve something better
and all of the DMF companies offer upgrade plans that are usually great
in the long run buying is better
think of leasing as in close to 5000/year
if you buy the gear, it will sure depreciate much less than 5000 in a year (I doubt it would depreciate 5000 even in 2 years)
and the lenses hardly depreciate at all (if you get them used that is)
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"A cookie dough crust, cream cheese filling, and fruit topping. Tip: For a quick crust, use one package of ready made sugar cookie dough rolled out to fit a pizza pan. Use an assortment of fresh fruit such as bananas, peaches, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, and strawberries."
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1/2 cup
butter, softened
3/4 cup
white sugar
1 1/4 cups
all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon
cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon
1 (8 ounce) package
cream cheese
1/2 cup
white sugar
2 teaspoons
vanilla extract
I made this recipe for a fish fry last weekend. I made two batches to experiment- one using store bought cookie dough and one using the recipe from scratch. Neither my husband nor I could tell the difference once the toppings were on, so my advice is to just buy the prepared dough! I decided to make a dozen mini personal pizzas which looked great but took a little longer to decorate (see picture I submitted). This made it easy to eat without a fork/plate.
I used marshmallow cream (13oz jar) with the double batch of cheese to lighten it up. I had baked the cookies, chopped the fruit and mixed the cheese the previous night and by the time I finished decorating the mini pizzas (had about 12 with 2 batches), the cheese was very soft. We had a sample at that point and it was great. By the time we drove an hour to the party, dinner was delayed & some folks did not have dessert for 2-3 more hours later. These pizzas did get VERY soggy after the point of 5 or 6 hours. This is not a good recipe for leaving out on a buffet for an all-day BBQ. My recommendation is to make sure you have space in a fridge (which is tricky if you're a guest) and only leave them out for 2 hours maximum before serving. This is a better "served" dish rather than a "grazing" dessert. I still had lots of compliments and they still tasted great, crispy or soggy!
The fruit I used were strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, nectarines, grapes, and mandarin oranges. Excellent combination!
This one is okay, but it is so much easier if you use prepackaged cookie dough, cuts WAY down on the mess and prep time. I also switched around the "sauce" and used 8 oz. frozen whipped topping thawed, and 8 oz cream cheese, 2 t vanilla (pure, of course) and liked it much better.
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Made a few changes but fantastic recipe. After reading the reviews I was worried about the pizza becoming soggy since this would be going to the office and sitting out for a while. I decided to make individual pizzas to make it easier to eat. I placed small balls of dough and pressed into the bottom of cupcake holders. I baked a couple dozen at a time on cookie sheets and cooked for longer than recommended. I baked until they were a golden brown on the edges (some were turning golden all the way thru depending on thickness) when cooled it was a cracker consistency. Cooking them this way made a really nice contrast with the creaminess of the icing and the cookies stayed very crisp without any sogginess. I also used less powdered sugar since the sugar tends to make the cream cheese more runny.
Several office workers said it was the best cookie they had ever had.
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Wow!!!!!! This was even better than I expected. A big thanks goes to the reviewers who said: 1)cut the crust with filling before adding fruit, 2)be sure fruit is dry, 3)add some cool whip to the filling mixture, and 4)put waxed paper over the dough to spread it evenly. We loved it!! I just used the good old strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and kiwi.
Quick, easy and cream cheesy! Everyone loved this and requested it for our next family event. One thing to mention, though: let your fruit drain in a collander for quite a while before adding it to the pizza. Otherwise you will end up with soggy crust.
This was the best fruit pizza recipe I have found. Try doubling the sugar cookie and baking it in a 9x13 pan. It is terrific.
I made this for my family's big get-together this last weekend and this was a huge hit! A few changes I made were I added 1/2 package fat-free vanilla pudding mix to the cream cheese filling. It just adds to the yummyness! I used apples, peaches, grapes, bananas and strawberries. One tip, after spreading your fillin gon freeze the crust with filling for about an hour or so then remove it and cut it inthe pan to the servings you want. THEN arrange your fruit on top of your serving cuts. I still managed to have a very nice looking presentation on the whole and was much easier to serve instead of trying to cut through the fruit. Thank you for the great recipe!
Very easy very delicious! I also used ready made sugar cookie dough. I baked it on my Pampered Chef stone, you can roll the dough if you put wax paper on top. For one party I used strawberries, raspberries & blueberries and put more Cool Whip on top. Then used the fruit & decorated it as the US Flag! Also substituted Tofu cream cheese & non-dairy topping for a lactose intolerant group! Great recipe!
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Calories from Fat: 159
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The 2015 F-150 also has a new interior and a more extensive safety and gadget list.
For 2015, three of the available engines carry over from the previous model, accompanied by one new engine. (The previous 6.2-liter V8 has been dropped, and the SVT Raptor and Harley-Davidson specials are in hibernation.)
One V8 and three V6 engines are available for the 2015 Ford F-150 lineup, all with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The base engine is a 3.5-liter normally aspirated V6. Other engines become standard by trim, size and drive wheels, and include a new 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 and a 5.0-liter V8. The 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 is optional on all models.
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The 2015 Ford F-150 offers five wheelbases, three cabs, three boxes, four engines, 14 wheel designs, 19 equipment groups and five trim levels each with two or three subsets, almost all of them in rear or four-wheel drive. Prices below are the base price range for the bed/cab, 2WD/4WD configurations offered in that trim level, without destination charges of $1195. 4WD typically adds $3400-4600 because it often includes a different engine.
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F-150 XL comes with cloth seats, vinyl floor, air conditioning, tilt/telescoping steering column, hill start assist, electronic parking brake (3.5 normally aspirated and 2.7 only), capless fuel fill, black trim, 17-inch steel wheels, folding manual mirrors, 2.3-inch instrument screen and 4.2-inch center screen. SuperCab adds 170-degree swing rear doors with fixed windows. SuperCrew adds conventional rear doors and manual windows. XL Mid-grade adds power windows (four on SuperCab and SuperCrew) locks and tailgate lock, AM/FM/CD audio, 4.2-inch instrument center display, SYNC voice recognition system, cruise control, and Box Link with 4 cleats.
Upgrading the base engine to a 2.7 V6 turbo is $795, to the 5.0 V8 is $1,595, and the 3.5 turbo V6 $1,995. From 2.7 to 5.0 add $800 or $1,200 to 3.5 turbo. From the V8 to a 3.5 turbo is $400.
XL options include but are not limited to a trailer hitch, two tow packages ($695-$795), payload packages ($750-$1,695), axle ratios ($50), locking differential ($420-$570), larger wheels/tires, steps (side, box, tailgate), three types of mirrors ($90-$395), power sliding rear window, rear camera, three types of seats, 110VAC outlets ($200-$250), fog lamps, carpeting, 33-gallon fuel tank ($195), Crew Chief telematics and two bed-protection items.
F-150 XLT ($30,695-$41,215) offers the same engines and configurations as XL. From an XL Mid, the XLT Base adds chrome exterior trim, fog lamps, keyless entry number pad, aluminum wheels, auto on/off headlamps, daytime running lights, MyKey and an upgraded front seat. Mid-grade XLT adds 8-way power driver seat, power heated mirrors with turn signals, auto-dimming inside and driver side mirrors, rear camera, power adjustable pedals, leather wrapped steering wheel, under-rear-seat storage, class IV hitch, 7-speaker SiriusXM radio. XLT Luxury adds remote start, heated 10-way power front seats, reverse park sensors, SYNC with MyFord Touch, 110V/400w outlet, LED box lighting, power sliding rear window with defroster. Available XLT equipment includes an FX4 off-road package, SFE (super-fuel-economy) package, 20-inch wheels, inflatable rear SuperCrew seatbelts, mirror spotlights, moonroof (dual-panel on SuperCrew), snow-plow prep (5-liter V8 only) and mechanical equipment upgrades and additions like XL.
F-150 Lariat ($38,685-$45,515) comes in SuperCab (6.5- and 8-foot boxes) and SuperCrew (5.5- and 6.5-foot boxes) with a 2.7 turbo V6 on shorter 4WD and most 2WD, and the 5.0 V8 on Lariat Luxury and long-wheelbase 4WD Base and Mid. 4WD adds an automatic position for on-highway all-season use. Lariat trucks get leather upholstery, heated/cooled 40/20/40 front seats, dual-zone climate control, 8-inch center display, 8-inch instrument display, aux-in and 2 USB ports, SD card slot, alarm with intrusion/inclination sensing, black mesh-in-chrome grille, painted body hardware, power folding mirrors, driver memory system, 18-inch wheels, steering wheel controls, ambient lighting, push-button start, illuminated visor mirrors and SuperCrew a rear seat armrest. Lariat Mid-grade trim adds blind-spot warning with cross-path alert, remote start and tailgate release, mirror spotlights and puddle lamps, and universal garage door opener. Lariat Luxury trim adds bucket seats, HD and satellite radio, voice-activated navigation with SiriusXM Traffic and TravelLink, heated steering wheel and rear seats, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel memory linked, LED headlamps and taillamps, auto high-beams and rain-sensing wipers. Lariat options include a Technology pack (lane keeping assist, 360-degree camera and hitching assist), power-deploy running boards, active park assist, adaptive cruise control/forward collision warning/braking, 10-speaker sound system, single (SuperCab) or twin-panel (SuperCrew) moonroof, and most mechanical upgrades of lesser trims.
F-150 King Ranch ($48,495-$52,220) is SuperCrew only with 5-liter V8, 3.5 turbo optional. With unique badges, leather, wood trim and mats, it includes two-tone paint (monotone available), LED headlamps and side mirror spotlamps, power-folding heated dual-element mirrors with auto-dimming driver side, remote start and tailgate release, reverse park sensing, 18-inch painted-pocket aluminum wheels, two 110VAC/400W outlets, trailer brake controller, heated power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, driver memory system, heated seats front and rear, 10-speaker Sony single-CD HD radio sound system and navigation with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link. King Ranch Luxury adds multi-contour front seats, tailgate step/lift assist, blind-spot warning, power running boards, 20-inch wheels, auto high beams and rain-sensing wipers. Options echo those of Lariat Luxury not already included.
F-150 Platinum SuperCrew ($50,960-$54,680) comes with a V8, 3.5 turbo optional. It includes most King Ranch Luxury amenities in unique leathers and colors with satin-chrome grille and tailgate, chrome tow hooks and body-color bumpers and wheel lip moldings, power running boards, inflatable rear seat belts, and unique instrument cluster. The Luxury grade Platinum also includes a tailgate step and the Technology package.
Safety features on all F-150 models includes dual front airbags, front side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, electronic stability/trailer sway control, hill start assist, hill descent control, ABS and SOS post-crash alert. Available on some trims or optional are reverse parking sensors, rearview camera, MyKey, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning and braking, blind-spot warning with cross-path detection, inflatable rear seatbelts, and self-parking assist.
The Ford F-150's signature split-level front windowsills, generous blue ellipses and angular sides punctuated by semi-circle wheel openings define the truck so obviously that most people won't need a badge to identify it. And although it appears a wee bit lower overall, the more upright, blunt face better relates to big-brother Super Duty.
Big bumper push-pads and a rectangular grille with dog-eared corners delineate front end and trim level, and there are grille shutters that provide cooling air when needed and less aero resistance when not. A deep front air dam scuffs on pavement occasionally and frequently off the highway, but was still there after we spent a day in the dirt with one.
Headlight assemblies resemble C-clamps holding the grille in place, angled rearward for maneuverability and aerodynamics. There are small aerodynamic aids all-around and aerodynamics have improved, but this still a big box pushing through the air. LED headlamps of upper trims cast a very white light, so much so we'd check aim with a load on to ensure we aren't blinding bats in the trees rather than seeing the road.
Compared with the previous-generation, the windshield on the 2015 F-150 is curved and angled rearward more, the top edge is not straight and is sure to catch a replacement windshield-installer's attention. Side windowsills are deeper for easier drive-through access and level with the bed top, the cab has a little more tumblehome, and the bed sides appear identical to the predecessor with different lights in the same cutouts.
The tailgate is quite thick in the middle and heavily creased, appearing to reach almost as far back as the rear edge of the bumper. A lock is standard, trim panels, badges and decals vary, and the tailgate step now comes out of the lowered tailgate like a drawer and is then deployed. Despite the internal step and lift-assist, the tailgate is still said to be removable by one person. (Be mindful of your back if you remove it; better yet, get someone to help.)
Mid-level-and-up trucks include a rearview camera; on some it shows predictive lines for the sides of the truck and a hitch ball relative to steering wheel angle. All-around cameras are offered, including one in the nose, washed whenever the windshield is washed. It is not low enough to serve as a fish-finder but will be useful pulling out from gated driveways or urban alleys.
Plenty of running boards and side steps ease cab entry or reaching over the bed rails. Bed moldings are typical for double-stacking 4×8 sheets, tie-downs run from simple loops to cleats to industrial rails. LED in-bed lights ease loading operations and LED floodlights in the side mirrors are so bright you want to be sure you have the correct switch before you light up a neighboring campsite tent like a UFO.
The F-150 has a roomy front seat and functional layout, regardless of cab configuration. Dimensionally it is nominally larger than the previous generation, most noticeably in hip and shoulder room, and the lower windowsills aid spaciousness.
Front seats, whether 40/20/40 bench, 40/console/40 or pure bucket seats all proved comfortable, and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel helps proper driving position. Extremes can be expanded with power adjustable pedals, and comfort enhanced with heated/cooled seats and massage to avoid sitting in one position for any length of time. If you seek the quietest cabin, and the F-150 cabs are quite quiet, you will hear the massage and cooling operating.
SuperCab rear seats are good for kids and can handle moderate-size adults in four places; you will not comfortably fit a quartet of six-footers. Outboard headrests offer good whiplash and rear-window protection and LATCH points are easy to locate. On all but the Base XL the door windows roll down.
SuperCrew rear seats are adult size, that quartet of six-footers having knee space and legroom left over; ten inches more legroom than SuperCab. An armrest comes on upper trims, inflatable rear seatbelts (to better cushion small or frail occupants) are available, there are AC vents back edge of front-console models and storage below the left side of fold-up seat cushions.
We found no materials out of place: vinyl flooring on work trucks, easy-clean hard-surface lower trim panels, to real wood and fine leather on top trims. Fortunately, none of the glossy or chrome surfaces direct glare or reflections at the driver.
The dash is dominated by large air vents, which look aluminum-framed on some, sectioning it. The glovebox extends to the door, the center stack controls are climate at bottom, radio/infotainment above, center screen and drive control switches at top. Some have a 110VAC/400-watt outlet (300 watts with the truck in motion) on the right, some a duplicate outlet in back. The differential lock and 4WD switch is on the left of center.
These controls work well, the top models using a touch-screen with Sync and MyFord Touch. This is better than prior generations and work-ability among this, GM's My/IntelliLink screens and Ram's Uconnect will most often come down to familiarity. Our biggest gripe with the F-150 is smallish buttons on the touch-screen that made getting the right one while driving on less-than-smooth roads a hit-and-miss proposition. With any of the telematics systems, charges vary; the SiriusXM Traffic and TravelLink option includes five years of service, SiriusXM radio does not.
The instrument panel locates the tachometer on the left, speedometer on the right, engine, transmission and fuel gauges between. Data screen sizes vary from 2.3 to 8 inches, the largest using graphical representations of the four analog gauges and offering vast quantities of information, from which trailer is connected to how far the truck is leaning over. We verified 21 degrees of side tilt on the trail but you're not usually looking at gauges at that point. These screens are manipulated by thumb controls on the slightly dished four-spoke steering wheel.
Storage areas include big lower and small upper door pockets, glovebox, behind or under seats and on consoles a small bin ahead of the shifter and space under the armrest to put a laptop case or small backpack. It's well-sealed as evidenced by our often having to pull the door twice to shut it all-windows-up (this may be eased slightly in production models) and quiet window motors.
Mirror floodlight switches are handy under the left vent, lights below and pedal and electronic parking brake switch (3.5-liter and 2.7-liter models) below that. Column or console shifters offer the same gear positions and rocker-switch manual up/down selection.
Outward visibility is helped by low-mounted mirrors you can see over and good glass area. Trucks without blind-spot warning or towing mirrors have a wide-angle element in the upper outside corner to eliminate blind spots; towing mirrors range up to power-extend, power-fold, dual-power-element heated units with blind-spot warning and turn signal repeaters. The windshield pillars are none-too-thin and have grab handles built-in and we often found ourselves moving head side to side to look around them and be sure; those sitting closer to the pillars will find this amplified.
This latest Ford F-150 is tacit confirmation that Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus automobiles who focused on making things as light as possible, was on to something. Previously among the heaviest in the half-ton class, the F-150 is now among the lightest. And it shows in the way it drives, at least without a full load, and EPA ratings.
F-150 has a solid feel and controlled ride; conversation is easy at freeway speeds. Trucks with big holes in the side like the SuperCab tend to have lots of squeaks and rattles but none were evident here, even with just two opposing wheels on the ground. There's little to no flex in the frame either, as those same twisting trails never made the bed move relative the cab in the mirrors.
Our drives were in trucks rated to carry about 1500 pounds, with about 600 pounds of people and messenger bags on board. They rode and stopped well, and went where directed by electric-assist steering. The steering is a bit dull on center, typical of these systems that will compensate for cross-winds and road crown to minimize fatigue, but returned to center well after a corner, added some effort with cornering loads and never lost assist in heavy maneuvering as old hydraulic systems did.
In very brief unladen comparisons, the F-150 felt lighter and more nimble than the Chevrolet Silverado and Sierra did. The F-150 felt lighter than the Ram, but the agility difference wasn't as marked, perhaps because of Ram's coil or air-sprung rear axle and lighter steering feel. At no point did we think any truck not completely under control, nor wonder how many pickup drivers race their trucks through autocross courses.
Maximum payloads are higher than those of the competition, with one F-150 configuration capable of carrying 3,300 pounds. That's typically 3/4-ton stuff, and we'd certainly keep that in mind if we ever get a chance to carry two-thirds of the truck's weight in a single-rear wheel pickup like the F-150.
Top tow rating is 12,200 pounds, eclipsing GM's best by 1.6 percent. Like many pickups, the top tow rating F-150 comes with one engine, the top cargo-carrying truck comes with a different engine. These V8 and turbo 3.5 engines are the ones Ford expects to do the heavy lifting, and one reason they come with a foot operated parking brake. Specific tow ratings are yet to be announced.
We found a mid-length F-150 V8 had no power issues briefly pulling a trailer labeled 10,000 pounds, and it made generous traditional V8 sounds doing it while averaging 7.7 mpg per trip computer. It was competent, though were we going farther we'd have put another link on the weight-distribution bars. Any towing package and integrated trailer brake controller option is worth getting; even if you don't have a trailer, one of your friends does.
Both the Ram and Silverado/Sierra offer more powerful engines, the F-150's weight advantage less an issue dealing with totals in the 16,000-17,000 pound range. Unless it was a twice-a-year move or emergency towing, we'd not choose any half-ton for towing 12,000 pounds. We'd go Super Duty, or one of the other heavy-duty pickups, for that. We'd also recommend carefully checking headlight aim to avoid blinding oncoming traffic, something Ram's optional air suspension takes care of automatically.
Since the F-150 weighs less than competitors unloaded, the engines have been downsized. The base 3.5-liter V6 makes 283 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque, at 6500 and 4000 rpm respectively. Ram's 3.6 V6 is 305/269, while GM's 4.3 V6 favors torque that trucks like, with 285 hp and 305 lb-ft at lower revs. Ford's 3.5 is fine for running around, but will require lots of revs whenever you work it. Using Ford's assertion that torque gets the job done, and our preference for lower-revving truck engines, GM's is our choice for entry-level engines.
The new F-150 engine is a smaller, 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6. It is rated for 325 hp at 5750 rpm and 375 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm, likely compared to GM's 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft), Ram's 3.0-liter V6 diesel (240, 420) and Toyota's 4.6-liter V8 (310, 327). It comes with auto start/stop smoother than many, to save fuel at traffic lights and drive-throughs. If you don't see the auto-stop message you may notice the oil pressure gauge drop a few seconds later, obviously not a very accurate representation of actual oil pressure. If left idling, most of the engines will shut themselves off after half an hour.
In a 5600-pound package the 2.7 is more than capable, delivering V8-like power at lower-than-normal V6 revs and noise. At full throttle it shifted from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd at 6200 rpm, in the tachometer's red zone, not into third gear until well past 70 mph. It cruises at highway speeds between 1500 and 1800 rpm and will tackle most moderate climbs downshifting no more than one gear. On the trail you may notice less downhill engine braking than a 3.5 and it doesn't have quite the idle creeping power, but power builds very predictable and progressively when throttle is applied. Top tow rating for the 2.7 is 8500 pounds; we had no opportunity to tow with it.
With auto start/stop worth one EPA City mpg and two sets of grille shutters the 2.7 is aimed at being the fuel economy leader. EPA ratings are yet to come, but we're anticipating 19-20 city and 26-27 highway, best in class except for Ram's diesel. We averaged 18 mpg with the 5600-pound truck/occupants over rolling highways at 35-70 mph, and posted a highway leg of almost 23 mpg.
Two things must be kept in mind for fuel economy. One, your driving habits will have a far bigger effect than anything the truck does. Two, a lighter truck needs less power to move it but if you use those 325 hp available you are going to use more gasoline. Long-term evaluations have put the 365-hp 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 mileage within one mpg of Ford's 360-hp 5-liter V8 and slightly behind a 395-hp Ram 5.7 V8 in similarly configured trucks.
The next step up and standard on many larger F-150 is the 5-liter V8. Ratings are up by 25 hp and a few lb-ft from last year to 385/387, the sound authoritative, and throttle response crisp to better spin the tires free of mud buildup. Output falls between GM's 5.3 and 6.2, a bit less than Ram's 5.7 or Tundra's 5.7, and more power but similar torque to a 5.6 Titan.
Top power and optional on virtually any F-150 is the 3.5 twin-turbo V6 EcoBoost. At 365 hp and 420 lb-ft, it has Ram diesel torque and almost Hemi horsepower, but can't quite match GM's 420-hp, 460 lb-ft 6.2. There is potential for more as the 3.5 in a Lincoln Navigator, which weighs more but tows less, is rated 380/460.
Every engine comes with a 6-speed automatic with tow/haul mode and works as it should; economy programming meant we often used Sport mode for undulating roads to keep gear-changing to a minimum. In most the top gears can be manually locked out in D using the thumb switch, and in M the selected gear is held even at full throttle unless the truck slows below idle speed or stops.
Axle ratios vary by engine and trim, but don't reach the 4.10:1 offered in Navigator. The most performance oriented ratios, which don't lower real-world economy much in the city, are offered only on heavy load or towing packages. You can't combine an off-road package with shorter axle ratios handy in four-wheel drive. A lockable rear differential is offered in 2 and 4WD; it automatically unlocks at more than 20 mph and re-locks below 20mph as long as it's switched on.
A rear camera is offered on most, all-around cameras available on most upper trims. With those all you need to watch out for backing in somewhere are low-lying tree branches that might not be in camera view. The new parking assist feature will help find an adequate space and parallel park a F-150 requiring the driver only to brake and shift. But use caution if you're spatially challenged as the same F-150 will not get you out of the parking spot.
The Ford F-150 does what you expect of a pickup, and when used more like a car than a truck gets better mileage than before. Debate will go on for years about the switch to aluminum but for most owners this is irrelevant. What is important is the variety of choice, available safety systems and that it works.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale reported from Dallas, Dearborn, the Texas Hill Country and Los Angeles after test-driving many F-150 models.
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Also, I agree with the posters saying we dominated Buffalo last year because we did. The 2nd game was closer but I think Our guys let them get back in the game and squashed their hopes rather quickly anyway. However, B-Marsh was a huge part of that 2nd game and Vontae was a very tough matchup for Stevie Johnson as he pretty much kicked the crap out of Stevie twice last year (there was even a wise ass Bills fan in here thanking us for trading him because of his dominace over Stevie last year). Who knows but seems to me 2 guys who were a big part of that dominace are no longer here.
Defense has to play well. As much flack as they get on here they are our only hope and still the strength of this team. If we have to rely on this offense put together by our offensive minded staff to win games we have no chance. We should slow things down, huddle up, let the play clock wind down and commit to the running game to avoid putting the Bills offense on short field due to INT's/turovers and from being on the field all game. We do not have the personnel to be a high flying, up temo, no huddle offensive team. 6 points in the last 6 quarters emphasizes that, in fact opposing defenses have put up more points on our offense ion the last 6 quarters then the other way around.