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Last night with the team we did a little bit of light swimming with plenty of body position drills. Hopped out early to pick up our oldest child at dance while my better half was at gymnastics.
I stole part of a workout from swimsuit addict.
I made a couple of changes but kept the main framework of the main set.
All cruise and stretch out.
200 pull @ 3:15
100 fly @ 1:40 25 dr/ 25 swim
200 pull @ 3:15
2 x 100 br @ 1:50 dps swim
200 pull @ 3:15
3 x 100 bk @ 1:45 dps swim
200 pull @ 3:15
4 x 100 fr @ 1:35 w/bouy
200 pull @ 3:15 ascend
2000 quick and EZ
I would have liked to do the original workout with some effort but it wasn't in the cards this morning.
Another good day of swiming for me. Today had three of my favorite events (2IM,2BK,400). Entered with times from last year to compare with this year.
Entered w/ 2:58.85 Went 2:56.70
-Happy and a good way to start out.
100 Breast (22 min later)
Entered w/ 1:32.54 Went 1:29.19
-Wow, another really good br drop. PB
200 Back (23 min later)
Entered w/ 2:59.86 Went 2:57.30
-I haven't had a good 2bk in awhile. Not a PB but will definitely take it.
200 Mens FR (10 min later)
-Low 31 I think. Not a sprinter but there were only 4 guys from our team there. Love relays!
200 Mixed MR (40 min later)
-Went bk and was a mid 38. 50 back is one of my worst events. Still love relays though!
400 (about 15 min later)
Entered w/ 5:45.31 Went 5:32.89
-Thrilled with this! Last of 14 swims and in my mind was ready to head home. PB
There was some great talent at this meet that made me look really slow. Very well run meet and friendly faces all around. Glad to be back at the beach with the family.
Time to prep for the SCY meet in Feb.
Two days down, one more to go. I am swimming well for me. I have only one small selfish complaint which will come later. I entered the same events as last year with the times from last year. I have my splits but left them in my truck and am too lazy to go get them.
Fri night 1500
-- This was not a race, strictly warm up for the weekend.
Entered w/ 23:07.43 Went 22:33.39
Sat **Self inflicted trouble
Entered w/ 1:21.33 Went 1:21.15
50 Breast (10 min later)
Entered w/ 42.14 Went 40.43
Personel best
100 Back (30 min later)
Entered w/ 1:22.74 Went 1:21.31
Personel best. Best part of this race was I went 39.??/41.??. I have never split a 100 that well.
Mixed 200 MR
-Was stuck going bk and was a low 38
State Record
200 Breast (25 min later)
Entered w/ 3:22.30 Went 3:21.11
Long glide with little effort. I'm sorry, but this is just a silly event. I am sure it is a difficult event if you swim it hard and correctly. Not me.
Mens 200 FR (40 min later)
-I actually anchored this one butdon't know what i went yet.
Here comes my complaint. Ususally the take a quick break after the Relays. I was still in the pool from the relay when the first whistle was blown for the my heat to swim. REALLY?? I was so frusrated that I just floated through it. I was looking forward to this one.
Entered w/6:36.90 Went a mid 6:38
I really have no reason to complain. I swam well and I was the one that signed upnfor this mess. I just was expecting a small break.
Pasta √
Couple of beers √
This was the last workout before I will hit the road towards Columbia. With no base to taper from the best I can do is rest a little. No worries.
500 mix up
5 x 100 kick with fins @ 1:40 descend
6 x 75 @ 1:30 done as
-25 kick on front no board
-25 underwater arm recovery drill
-25 swim
4 x 50 free sprint @ 2:00 (29,29,30,30)
*I have never broke 30 from a push before
4 x 25 @ 40 2 scull, 2 ez swim
200 dolphin kick on back
4 x 50 stroke sprint @ 2:15
-went fl,bk,bk,br (35,35,36,41) OK for me
4 x 25 @ 40 same as above
100 EZ back
Starts and out of there.
2350 with lots of rest
I feel pretty good. Not in the best of shape but that is OK. Looking forward to this weekend.
Everyone around here is talking about a 16' Great White shark that is apparently traveling up the coast. Here is a good video of a shark taken a few blocks from our house.
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcuYjDR2tSg"]The one that got away! / shark bait - YouTube[/nomedia]
We have our SCM state meet this weekend. Nothing too intense today.
300 swim
4 x 150 @ 2:45 (k,dr,swim by 50) IM order
6 x 50 @ 55 breathe 5/7/9 repeat
3 x thru
150 build @ 2:45
100 fast @ 1:50
Went RDs 1&3 back and RD2 breast
500 pull (25 sprint, 75 cruise)
4 x thru
100 build @ 1:50
50 fast @ 1:00
Went odds back and evens breast
About 20 mins. of turns and starts
Hot tub and shower
I feel alright but am now wishing I had some more pool time logged in . I have signed up for the same events as last year and am looking forward to comparing fitness level or lack there of. Self inflicted rough schedule.
Fri night
1500 The will be just a "swim". Some of you distance swimmers may find this as disrepectful to the event and some sprinters may find it ludicrous. I call it warm up for the rest of the weekend.
100 IM, 50 Br, 100 Ba, 200 Br, 400 IM
200 IM, 100 Br, 200 Bk, 400
Only 91 entries. I love Columbia and the pool but have never had a stellar meet there. If I am still alive after the 4IM we have our annual LMSC meeting that I need to run. Tough for me to get pumped for a 4IM late in the afternoon.
Another practice with only six of us there. Good news was that we all got our own lanes. Pretty simple tonight.
10 min choice
--Was talking to my coach and only got in 300
2 x 200 @ 3:00 w/paddles and over kick
3 x 150 @ 2:15 build w/paddles and bouy
4 x 100 @ 1:30 descend w/bouy
2 x 50 @ 1:00 backstroke
20 x 100
--Free @ 1:30, Non free @ 1:45
1 free
1 stroke,went bk
2 free
2 stroke, went 50bk/50br
3 free
3 stroke, went 25fl/50bk/25br
4 free
4 stroke, went IM
200 w/d
3750 scy
Short and simple tonight and kinda nice to have my own lane. We were suppose to hold are stroke together throughout the main set. I managed to do so and I felt powerful especially on the free swims.
Coach is trying to mix in some fast swims to prep for our SC SCM meet the end of this month. I don't have much of a base to taper from. I'll deal with it.
10 min choice
-Only got in about 500
7 x 150 @ 3:45 (25 kick, 100 swim neg split)
-went 3 free, 3 back, 1 breast
7 x 100 pull
-3 @ 1:30 descend
-1 @ 2:00 cruise
-3 @ 1:30 descend
7 x 50 @ 1:10
-0dds free, evens fly
-At some point during the 50 ,not including the walls, we were to dive down and SDK AFAP. Kinda different.
4 x 175 @ ??
-50 fr, 100 IM, 25 fr
---rotate a sprint 25 in the IM
300 w/d (50 double arm back, 100 free)
3700 scy
Tues am solo swim
I am not a miler, but have signed up for the 1500 at our state meet coming up. This will be strictly a "swim" for team points. The mile is on Fri evening and I may just barely make in time for the event to start. With that in mind I decided to jump in and swim a 1650 this morning.
1650 swim
-stay long and just swim
Small bk set trying to hold 39's throughout
50 @ 50
100 @ 1:40
200 @ 3:20
100 @ 1:40
50 @ 50
Felt pretty good through this short one before work. The best thing was that I felt I could change gears (what little I have) the entire 1650. Plus my core didn't tighten up around 800 like it has in the past.
Friday evening is our annual intersquad meet. We each bring in food to donate to the local food bank as our "entry fee". We can swim whatever we want and coach will have some fun relays mixed in as well. I gave coach about six differnet event options and told her to just put me in some of them. Will have to wait to see what comes my way.
It is all for fun and a good cause as well. I am sure there will be some sort of social gathering afterwards.
10 Choice
--Mixed in 500
8 x 50 kick @ 2:00
--Lots of rest , hold under fastest 50 free time + 15
100 fast @ 1:50
2 x 75 mod @ 1:10
3 x 50 descend @ 50
300 pull cruise @ 5:00
150 fast @ 2:30
2 x 125 @ 2:05
3 x 100 descend @ 1:40
300 pull cruise @ 5:00
200 fast @ 3:20
2 x 175 mod @ 2:55
3 x 150 descend @ 2:30
300 pull fast
150 w/d
Not too bad for a Monday and we actually finished up early. I did what I was suppose to do throughout the main set but none of the swims where very impressive. No school tomorrow for our little ones so the plan is to get my tail out of bed in the morning and swimand vote before work.
2 x through
150 swim
6 x 100 @ 1:40 4 SDK off walls
200 BK cruise @ 4:00
5 x 100 @ 1:35 two strokes before breath
200 BK cruise @ 4:00
4 x 100 @ 1:30 no breath from flags in
200 BK cruise @ 4:00
3 x 100 @ 1:25 perfect turns
200 BK cruise @ 4:00
2 x 100 @ 1:20 perfect stroke
300 social kick
6 x 25 @ 45 SPRINT w/fins and paddles
- went 2 fly no paddles
- 2 bk, 2 fr with fins and paddles
200 float
4050 scy
Our youngest daughters out of town gymnastics has taken up some of my training time lately and it I felt tonight. My stroke was a bit sloppy and I seemed to be a little of on my turns. I have about a month to get mu self ready for the SC SCM meet in Columbia. Everything will be alright.
Mon. 10-22-12
Only five of us at practice and one of them wasn't feeling well and left early. I must have missed the memo on whatever is going on around town here since no one has been showing up. The up side is plenty of feedback from coach.
600 done as
-200 swim
-100 kick build
8 x 50 @ 60 descend stroke count 1-4,5-8
4 x 200 pull descend @ 3:00
4 x 250 @ r/30-45 done as
-25 fly cruise
-50 back strong
-75 br build
-100 fr under 4IM free split
4 x 200 swim @ 3:15 descend
200 w/d
3900 scy
The 4 x 250 might be my new favorite short set. I had time to talk with coach and push different portions a little more to see how it affected my 100 free time. I went 1:19, 1:17, 1:16, 1:15 on those which is would be a good 4IM free split for me. Yes I know a 250 is not the same as a 400, but it helped out my confidence.
Tuesday 10-23-12
Very limited time in the a.m. I live less then 10 min. away from the fitness center so getting in for 30-45 minutes is justifiable to me if I have a goal. Todays goal was to stretch out a little and work my back to breast turns. I think I got it.
4 x 100 @ 1:30 w/buoy
2 x 200 @ 3:00 kick w/fins
4 x 100 @ r/15ish drill, IM order
About 15 min of turn work
100 DPS Fly
-Cruised this just to see how it felt. Fly is not my thing but I didn't feel like I was sinking/floundering.
1500 scy
-In Jan, stay out of the confident GTD kool aid.
-Swim more. My notes show that I swam faster when I swam more and did less dryland.
-Stretch more
-Warm down more. Sounds simple doesn't it.
-DPS fly might be the way to go for me in my 4IM.
-Chris's rating calculator shows my IM's are my best events on all three courses. One of them is at the top of the list. The other one or two are also in the top four.
-The fly and br legs of the IM are my Achilles heel. Most of my energy gets used during fly. DPS fly might be the short term answer.
-KICK! KICK! KICK! Make it more of a habit while swimming in practice. I am a strong kicker compared to the rest of our team but am a weak kicker compared to most of the USMS population.
-Bilateral breath when possible in practice for stroke balance. Hard for me to do when we are swimming fast. I do like breathing every 4 strokes. Maybe this will help.
-Continue to have fun! Should be easy to do.
Another small crowd this morning. Swam descent but didn't have much energy and felt sloppy through thr following.
500 mix up
6 x 50 kick @ 1:30
- We were suppose to hold fastest 50 free time + 15.
After two my lack of kicking really showed up.
8 x 100 on coaches whistle as a group all build.
1&2 focus only on the catch
3&4 focus only on no breath from 5yrds in
5&6 focus only on no breath within flags
7&8 3 fast strokes off wall before breathing
6 x 100 breast r/10 done as
Kick, arms only, pull w dolphin kick, swim by 25
100 fr r/10
100 50fly/50 bk r/10
100 fr r/10
100 50bk/50 br r/10
100 fr r/10
100 50br/50 fr r/10
100 fr r/10
200 IM sprint
8 x 50 @ ?
-5 were 10 sec max speed
-3 were 15 sec max speed
Try to increase distance on each rep
200 w/d plus hot tub
3700 scy
I like workouts that switch things up with kicking, stroke work, ect. Just felt low in the water. I guess I need to get something done around the house between watching MSU/Iowa and the big one down here SC/LSU.
It went from mid 80's and sunny to the high 50's and raiiny in 24 hours. WTH? Still congested but made it through this quick one.
10 min choice
-Got in late and did 200 w/bouy, 200 IM dr/swim by 25
2 rounds of
4 x 100 kick @ 2:15 no board
#1 75 free/25 dolphin
#2 50 free/25 dolphin
#3 25 free/75 dolphin
#4 100 dolphin
4 x 25 @ 45
-15 yrds under water fly sprint to wall
300 pull @ 500 pace but negative split
-500 pace for me is 1:12/13. I failed the task here and went 3:38 (1:11, 1:14, 1:13)
8 x 100 on coaches whistle
Odds 3/5/7/9 spin strokes of each wall
Evens no breath between flags
300 pull @ 500 pace descend by 100
-This was worse than the first one. I was able to descend but was out too slow. 3:44 (1:16, 1:15, 1:13)
6 x 50 @ 60
-odds stroke, went fl, bk, br
-evens free EZ
200 w/d
3600 scy
I think it was a fairly good workout for me. Pacing has always been an issue for me. Baby steps.
Still have a congested head. I think the entire beach area is passing this crud back and forth. Gave it my all through the following.
500 done as
-25 back
-25 V sit scull
-25 breast
-25 free DPS
14 x 25 kick w/fins @ 45
-odd dolphin w/arms out of water
-evens dolphin on belly underwater
4 rounds of
200 stroke cruise r/15
100 stroke sprint @ 2:00
100 free cruise r/15
50 stroke sprint @ 1:10
50 stroke EZ
Rest 60
Odd rounds bk, evens br
4 x 150 @ 3:00
-100 free build , 50 stroke sprint
-Check clock at 100 then hit my 4IM goal splits for the 50 sprints. I failed on the fly leg but hit the other three, just barely.
200 w/d
3650 scy
So glad it was stroke day! I felt pretty good todayand did well considering my head and chest is full of nasty stuff. If we had tighter intervals i probably would have really paid the piper. Our SCM state meet is in two monthes and I have plenty of work to do.
200 DPS r/10
4 x 50 br kick r/10
200 build r/10
4 x 50 stroke build r/10
Still warming up with
4 times through
--2 x 50 flip at the T @ 60
--50 stroke build @ 1:10
3 x through
400 @ 7:00
--100 at 90%
--200 at 80%
--100 build to 100%
4 x 100 @ 1:45 descend to 90%
200 stroke cruise
Rest 60
100 stroke (50 AFAP, 50 cruise)
Rest 60
3950 scy
It seems as if I have caught whatever my wife and little ones had last week. I feel much better today compared to yesterday but had a hard time switching gears tonight. Thankfully we had plenty of rest. I didn't swim as fast as what was expected of me but I made it through it.
Àfter spending a week with a sick wife and two sick children I finally found some time to make it to the pool.
200 w/bouy
200 EZ kick w/fins
100 IM drill
3 rounds of
400 @ 6:20 500 pace
5 x 100 @ 1:35 gentle descend
4 x 50
-- odds @ 45
-- evens @ 50
3 x 300 @ 5:15
--#1 100 fast 200 EZ
--#2 200 fast 100 EZ
--rest a extra min.
--#3 300 for time
100 w/d
4900 scy
I could really tell that I haven't been in the pool. I have been able to do some dryland so the week hasn't been a complete loss. Hopefully our house will be back to normal next week.
Small crowd again this morning. Only two per lane which was actually kinda nice.
10 min choice
--only got in 500 here, talking too much
10 x 100
1&2 75 free/25 stroke @ 1:55
3&4 50 free/25 stroke/25 free @ 1:50
5&6 25 free/25 stroke/50 free @ 1:45
7&8 25 stroke/75 free @ 1:40
9&10 free 1:35
--The stroke swims were at 90% and the free was cruise.
--I chose fly.
4 x 125 @ 2:15 (25 fl, 50 bk, 50 br)
5 x through
200 pull @ 3:00
50 choice cruise @ 60
--Descend pull's and IM's
500 pull
--400 at 500 pace, last 100 all out
200 w/d
4450 scy
600 mix up
500 EZ r/15
5 x 100 r/5
400 EZ r/15
4 x 100 r/5
300 strong r/15
3 x 100 r/5
200 strong r/15
2 x 100 r/5
100 strong r/15
100 sprint
4 rounds of 4 x 50 r/ 15
#1 fast
#2 strong
#3 fast
I did odd rounds back, even rounds breast
100 w/d
4600 scy
Not bad today. Another chance for me to work on my catch and count strokes throughout the day. Small showing this mornng and I actually had a lane to myself. I would guess that we have about another month of workouts that we can really try to make some technical changes without worrying about speed.


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Volvo XC60 review
The Volvo XC60 is stylish and comfortable, offering an alternative to the BMW X3 and Audi Q5
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The XC60 has forged a strong reputation for comfort and safety, while the recent addition of a frugal new diesel engine means it's also cost effective to run. Yet following a recent facelift it's the Volvo's smart looks that catch your attention first, and the latest interiors are equally satisfying too.
While quality isn't quite up to the standards of Audi or BMW, the XC60's cabin is robustly built and features plenty of soft-touch materials.
As with all Volvo models the seats are supremely comfortable and the XC60 is a very practical family car - although there isn't a seven seat option on offer. Limited engine choices and a less than engaging driving experience are the downsides, but for all that the XC60 is a comfortable high mileage cruiser.
The Volvo XC60 is a stylish and upmarket SUV or 'crossover' that's aimed squarely at rivals such as the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Range Rover Evoque. It was first launched in 2008, and facelifted in 2014 - becoming Volvo's best-selling car along the way.
In Volvo's line-up it sits beneath the XC90 which is the firm's larger and more luxurious Range Rover challenger.
Although Volvo was bought by Chinese firm Geely in 2010, the XC60 was conceived and engineered during Ford's ownership, so it's built on a version of the Ford EUCD platform which also underpinned the 2007 Ford S-Max, Galaxy, and Mondeo. Relations of the same platform also sit under the Volvo S80 and V70, the 2007 Land Rover Freelander, Range Rover Evoque and 2015 Discovery Sport – among others!
With its muscular shoulderline, rising waistline and sloping roof, the XC60 certainly stands out from the crowd, and the slick design treatment continues inside. The most recent revamp extended to the adoption of Volvo's neat TFT instrument display, while other highlights include the brand's trademark 'floating' centre console and intuitive climate control graphics.
As with its upmarket rivals, the Volvo is available with either two or four-wheel drive, plus there's the option of a new eight-speed automatic in place of the standard six-speed manual.
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There's a limited line-up of four- and five-cylinder diesel engines, and petrol models are no longer available. The pick of the bunch is the 2.0-litre D4 powering the entry model, which delivers 179bhp yet emits just 117g/km of CO2.
There are four trim levels to choose from – SE, SE Lux, R-Design and R-Design Lux. All models can be specified in 'Nav' guise, which adds sat-nav and an onboard internet browser that can be connected to a compatible smartphone.
As long ago as 2012 Volvo showed a hybrid concept of the XC60, which shared the V60's plug-in powertrain. Expect to see it join the line-up in due course.
Engines, performance and drive
While supremely comfortable, the Volvo XC60 can't really be called a driver's car – the best place to drive it is on the motorway.
The Volvo XC60 is very comfortable and quiet inside, and its efficient range of engines will keep your bank manager happy. Unfortunately, the Volvo XC60's electric power steering feels artificially heavy and gives very little feedback on twisty roads, but the 4x4 version is surprisingly capable off-road.
While it may not be able rival a Range Rover Evoque for go-anywhere ability, the AWD Volvo XC60 is more than capable of tackling muddy country lanes and flooded roads thanks to its four-wheel drive system, high ground clearance, strong diesel engine and hill descent control.
The Volvo XC60's new eight-speed automatic gearbox is a big improvement on the old transmission, which was jerky and slow to respond. However, it's still not quite as slick as the automatic gearbox in the BMW X3.
The Volvo XC60's high driving position gives great comfort and visibility, and grip is good, too. The pedals are light, but the weak spring in the clutch on manual models takes some getting used to. The steering is oddly weighted at times and when the XC60 is fitted with larger alloy wheels, bumps and motorway expansion joints can send big judders into the cabin.
All the engines deliver decent performance, but the newest 187bhp 2.0-litre D4 diesel provides the best blend of pace and efficiency – although you can only have it with two-wheel-drive running gear. It feels particularly strong in the mid-range, where it benefits from a muscular 400Nm torque output. However, it's not the most refined engine, clattering noisily at idle and sounding strained when extended. Still, it settles down to a background hum at speed and will crack 0-60mph in 8.1 seconds. It's flat out at 130mph.
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The all-wheel-drive cars can be had with two versions of a larger 2.4-litre five-cylinder diesel engine. The cheapest option makes 187bhp like the 2.0-litre (and even more confusingly is also dubbed D4), but has a little more torque at 420Nm. That said, it's a fair bit slower than the 2.0 thanks to the extra weight of the AWD kit and takes 9.6 seconds to reach sixty.
The range-topping diesel is the 217bhp D5 version of the five-cylinder 2.4, which makes 440Nm of torque and will dash from 0-60mph in 8.1 seconds on its way to 130mph, so performance is on a par with the 2.0-litre two-wheel-drive car.
While the D5 is noticeably the stronger engine of the two five-cylinders, it does feel a bit rough when compared with the smooth engines in the BMW X3 and Range Rover Evoque.
MPG, CO2 and running costs
Despite its size, the Volvo XC60 is generally good in terms of running costs, and there will be especially few complaints about the 2.0-litre D4's efficiency.
The newest engine in the XC60 line-up returns 62.8mpg and emits just 117g/km of CO2. If you want the added security of the all-wheel drive system with the five-cylinder D4, then the CO2 emissions jump to 139g/km and fuel consumption increases to 53.3mpg.
The Volvo XC60 with the diesel D5 engine is only available as a 4x4, but thanks to start-stop technology – which is fitted as standard across the range - and the six-speed manual gearbox, it returns 139g/km and 53.5mpg. With the automatic gearbox, it returns 44.1mpg along with 169g/km of CO2.
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The XC60 is quite expensive with a starting price in excess of £30,000. However, Volvo offers a range of fixed-price servicing deals, and the XC60 is well equipped as standard. There are lots of extras to choose from too, including a Polestar performance pack, which offers performance, suspension and styling upgrades at reasonable cost.
Insurance groups
With insurance groups from 28 to 31 the XC60 range is more costly to insure than the Audi Q5 which is grouped from 22 for 'cooking' models, although the 300bhp-plus 3.0 TDI Quattro takes you up to group 41.
The BMW X3 groups start at 30 though, and the lowest group for the Discovery Sport is 33.
The XC60 is a reasonably costly proposition, but if you're thinking of a business lease then contract hire rates are better than for many of its rivals. That fact is not unconnected to the likely availability of worthwhile discounts for private buyers too. Depreciation is only average for the class, so any savings you can haggle for up front will be valuable.
Interior, design and technology
Despite its relative age, the recently facelifted Volvo XC60 is a handsome SUV that doesn't look out of place when compared to premium rivals such as the BMW X3, the Audi Q5 and Range Rover Evoque.
Volvo's revamp brought the XC60 visually up-to-date with the rest of the modern Volvo range as it was updated at the same time as other models in the Swedish manufacturer's line-up. The main design improvements Volvo made to the XC60 were at front end with the bonnet, grille and front-end getting a sleek new look.
Overall the effect it to turn the XC60 into a surprisingly stylish looking SUV, which favours curves and subtle creases rather imposing straight lines and lots of rugged plastic body cladding which was more the look that the pre-facelift model wore.
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The Volvo XC60's interior is also neatly designed, with simple controls and an elegant floating centre console design. All the switches feel sturdy and built to last, and the seats are incredibly comfortable. One neat feature is the Volvo's climate control layout, which uses an intuitive pictogram for the air distribution control.
The customisable TFT digital dials also look great, while the options list includes an ambient lighting package and a heated steering wheel for cold winter days.
The flagship XC60 R Design also gets a chunky, sports orientated bodykit and a stiff sports suspension set-up.
Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment
The XC60 comes with 45W DAB radio as standard, with USB and Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and a 5 inch colour display.
Upgrading to the Sensus Connect system gives you a 7-inch screen, access to the internet, DVD player and hard drive for music storage – as well as sat-nav with lifetime updates. It also brings the top-of-the-range DAB sound system engineered by Harman Kardon. Called Premium Sound, it has a 130W amplifier and digital 'sound stage' technology.
The award-winning Sensus system also has voice activation and works with a range of mapping and communications apps, as well as allowing engine remote start, and remote controlled pre-heating or cooling of the cabin.
Practicality, comfort and boot space
While Volvo's 2013 facelift of the XC60 refreshed its looks, it certainly didn't sacrifice practicality.
Jump into the front seats and you'll immediately appreciate the spacious surroundings, and even very tall drivers are accommodated on comfortable seats with plenty of headroom. Visibility out is great, as you would expect from the raised driving position.
You might also notice that the Volvo XC60's door bins are a little small, but overall the cabin has plenty of places for a family to store their odds and ends. There are also numerous cupholders, plus a handily sited USB socket located in the lidded armrest between the front seats.
There are three seats in the back, but a third row isn't available. You'll have to upgrade to the Volvo XC90 for that. (Or buy a Nissan X-Trail.)
The Volvo XC90 is 4,627mm long and 1,888mm wide, so very similarly proportioned to cars like the BMW X3 and Nissan X-Trail. However it's significantly longer than the Range Rover Evoque, which is 43,55mm, albeit the Volvo is not quite as wide. Like all its rivals it enjoys a raised ride height which is so much part of the class appeal.
Leg room, head room & passenger space
It's worth noting that headroom isn't great for taller passengers in the rear, but there's plenty of legroom and it doesn't feel cramped, either. Three can sit abreast quite comfortably, and the rear seat is noticeably wider than that in the BMW X3, for example.
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Isofix points are standard, and there's also an optional family pack which adds integrated child booster cushions (and power child locks) for a reasonable £245.
The Volvo XC60's boot is a large 494 litres and that's just up to the load cover. If you cram it with stuff to the roofline, that'll increase to 655 litres. When you fold the seats forward, the boot-space further increases to 1,455 litres.
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The XC60's 40/20/40 split rear seats are handy, and they fold flat so sliding objects in and out through the big tailgate is no problem.
Towing capacity is decent too, with the 2.0 2WD models able to pull up to 1600kgs, while the 5-cylinder powered AWD models can tow up to 2,000kgs. However, bigger-engined rivals like the BMW X3 30d can pull up to 2,400kgs.
Reliability and Safety
Volvo is a firm that's always been renowned for its strong reliability and safety, so a five star Euro NCAP rating should be no surprise. Even though the test was carried out in 2009 before more NCAP's stringent regime was introduced, we'd expect the XC60 to do similarly well if retested today.
The Volvo XC60's Safety equipment is superb, with entry-level SE versions getting five different electronic braking aids, dual-stage airbags, traction control, hill descent control, an inflatable curtain for side impacts and a range of security features. Volvo's City Safety system is also included, which will automatically apply the brakes if it senses an impending collision and the driver doesn't react in time. It is, however, worth noting that the system only works at speeds less than 19mph.
Other safety-related features include adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and park-assist, active high beam headlamps, blind spot warning and lane-keeping aid – the XC60 really does have all the safety angles covered.
In spite of a great early performance – in the top 10 – the XC60 has been slipping in recent Driver Power Surveys. It ranked 66th overall out of 150 cars in 2014, and 107th in 2015 – placing only 139th for reliability. However the car has been around for a while, so a drift down the rankings is not unexpected. The facelift may well improve the overall scores when it makes it into the survey, too.
The Volvo XC60 comes with a standard three-year, 60,000 mile manufacturer warranty which is OK, but not exceptional. Extended warranties are available at extra cost, but Volvo is certainly not at the head of the curve.
Servicing costs should be reasonable for the class of vehicle, and Volvo offers fixed cost plans for vehicles up to six years old. If you choose that route you can split the cost into monthly payments, and Volvo will throw in breakdown assistance for the period you pay for too.
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Although last year's crowdfunding campaign didn't earn enough to fund Defense Grid 2, those who contributed will receive the game for free anyway.
Hidden Path promised to reward backers with the sequel when they funded expansion Defense Grid: Containment, but didn't expect to deliver for quite some time – if at all.
Happily, the team has been fortunate enough to secure private funding for the sequel, with a secret investor ponying up at least $750,000 to fund the game for early 2014 release, on Linux, Mac and PC, with a full level editor.
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- The match's key moments were 6 minutes in when George Smith was penalised for offside as Lions drive forward from a line-out.
2An output socket in an electrical device.
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Historical Traveler Reviews Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok
Biggest Disappointment
We stayed at the Four seasons last week, we booked two rooms, and a friend of mine also stayed there, we were all very disappointed.
The rooms were plain, you expected more from FOUR SEASONS, particularly when you paid a 5stars hotel rate, we arrived at 12, got one room only, another room was not ready, fine, but my friend later called me said she was very bad luck, her flight arrived at 5pm, got to the hotel at around 6pm, guess what, the front desk staff said sorry, your room is not ready till 7PM!!!! ridiclous.
We went out that afternoon, very exhausted, wanted to make a nice cup of tea and coffee, GUESS WHAT, there is no kettle, no cups, no tea bags, I asked the hotel manager, he replied that this is true, our hotel does not offer coffee making facilities, .....mind you, this is FOUR SEASONS bangkok.
We had to call, request a kettle, took 20mins till the staff delivered it, we asked for tea and coffee, the staff delivered tea bag only, called again, the lady who answered the call said, Oh sorry, "I forgot to tell them you need coffee as well"...., i cannot say i was pleased.
I later discovered that i left my toothpaste and toothbrush home, but thought thats fine, the hotel should have them, surprisely, no toothpast or no toothbrush was found in the washroom, I had to call again, very ridiculous, this is a deluxe hotel, but you dont get even basic amenities. I got a reply from the hotel manager, this is true, we dont put them in the room but they are avaliable upon request!! how stingy! we were all very disappointed, like the gentlemen who posted his comment, I am not taking any chance, I will definitely choose somewhere else to stay.
An Oasis in Bangkok
My fifth stay at the Four Seasons Bangkok was as special as my previous visits. I always arrange for the hotel to provide transportation from the airport. Very kind drivers and they provide cold towels and bottled water in their Mercedes automobiles. The hotel is the only top-tier establishment in Bangkok to offer in-room massages until 2:00 am; much appreciated when checking in at midnight (this feature is the main reason I stay at the Four Seasons, instead of the Oriental or Peninsula). I have stayed in three different room categories and all of the rooms have been very quiet, clean and well appointed. The employees are so kind and some not only remember my name, but the room numbers from my earlier stays. For shopping, a lovely arcade includes a Jim Thompson store for Thai silks (always a big hit with family members and girlfriends). Fine restuarants and very prompt room service. The outdoor pool is perfect for lap swimming. The Four Seasons is certainly more expensive than most Bangkok hotels, but it is a wonderful treat and a perfect way to begin your time in Thailand.
I stayed here on my first night in Bangkok, and it ruined me for any hotel thereafter! I was treated by the staff like a celebrity, greeted by name in and out of the lobby, etc. The room was very well-appointed and serviced. The Thai restaurant was great and there was a lovely koi pond with turtles in the courtyard, and a nice bakery adjacent to it. The breakfast buffet was the best I've ever partaken of - and I've had some exquisite ones. The staff there was truly charming. The spa was what really wowed me the most! Great amenities and fruit snacks and drinks. My only regrets were that I hadn't stayed longer and hadn't tried the very elegant high tea. Thanks to The Regent, I'm spoiled for all others.
Does not live up to Four Seasons name...
Nice hotel. But not up to Four Seasons standards. The rooms are plain and in need of refurbishment.
When we were unhappy with our room they moved us to a villa at no additional cost. The villa was VERY nice, but not worth the money had we paid full price.
You can stay at the Peninsula for the same money.
Huge Disappointment
In a city with so many great hotels, we were expecting the usual high quality service standards of the Four Seasons chain. What a disappointment! Our room was in need of repair. Cables were dangling from the desk at plain sight. There was only one armchair in the room, so my husband and I had to take turns to use it. The Spa was closed for renovations, yet their website did not mention that "small" fact. Concierge service personnel seemed overworked and were not useful at all.
Reading the other reviews makes me think that maybe we had bad luck, but I am not taking any chances next time - I am staying someplace else.
It's all good!
We spent three nights at the Four Seasons two weeks ago. We booked one of the cabana rooms which feature a private terrace that extends out onto the lawn overlooking the pool--very private and very quiet. The room was very comfortable in size with a large bathroom/changing area and was immaculately clean. The gym facility and adjoining hot tub/steam shower in the men's and women's locker rooms are very nice. The have a variety of classes available, and personal trainers are complmentary for hotel guests. One can also arrange for a massage in the gym, which is much cheaper than taking it at the Hotel spa. We opted for a couple's session with a massage in the Spa and spent upwards of two hours there for a very reasonalbe price. Breakfast buffet starts at 6 AM and has a wide selection of tasty offerings. Service is uniformly superb throughout the hotel.
In terms of location, the hotel took about 30 minutes to get to from the airport (via one of their new chauffeur driven Mercedes--35 USD one way), and is located near one of the skytrain stations and just down the street from the high-end Gaysorn shops. When travelling outside of the nearby places, have the bellman arrange a taxi rather than trying to negotiate the location and cost on your own.
All in all, a very pleasant place to stay in Bangkok
City Oasis
Stayed in superior room for 1 night
Pros: Spacious room w/ classic decor. Every request met w/ease and efficiency. In front of SkyTrain- big bonus- Bangkok traffic is horrific! Excellent breakfast in Biscotti.
Cons: Some rooms can be far from elevator and require walking outside (under covered walkway). No iron in room.
Recommend: Room facing Bangkok Sports Club. Spice Market for Thai food.
Love it!
I just returned from Bangkok. Have been there several times and have stayed at many different hotels in the past...including the Four seasons. However, I find the Four Seasons to be the best...great location...friendly and happy staff...delicious food... not stuffy...and absolutely beautiful..This recent stay was just as great as the last stay. It's my number one choice!
Great Location - Great Restaurants - Great Great Great
I have stayed at the Four Seasons, Bangkok three times now. Each visit has been pleasant and relaxing. The hotel offers a very friendly staff, helpful concierge, excellent restaurants (Spice Market and Biscotti being my favorites), great location for shopping and convenient amenities (large swimming pool and great fitness center).
I would recommend this hotel to any business traveler, as well as anyone wishing to visit Bangkok.
Best Hotel in Bangkok
We could not fault this hotel. Fantastic rooms, service, food and location. I much prefer this part of town than down on the dirty smelly river.
It is very safe and an easy walk to shops and attractions and right on a skytrain stop.
As with all Four Seasons hotels they are fine with children.
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ASRock Launches New Braswell-Based "Beebox" Fanless PC
Subject: General Tech, Systems | May 26, 2015 - 01:18 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: SFF, nuc, Intel, fanless, Cherry Trail, Braswell, asrock
Earlier this month, ASRock showed off a tiny fanless computer it is calling the Beebox. Powered by an Intel Braswell SoC, the new small form factor Beebox offers up a decent selection of I/O ports and general desktop performance while sipping power. The Beebox is approximately the size of Intel's NUC measuring 118.5mm x 110mm x 46mm x (4.67" x 4.33" x 1.81" -- WxDxH) and will come in three color options: black, gold, and white.
This compact PC has a fairly extensive set of ports on tap. The front panel includes a headphone jack, infrared port, one standard USB 3.0 port, and a USB 3.0 Type-C port which supports 5V/3A charging. The rear panel hosts the power jack, two HDMI outputs, one DisplayPort output, two USB 3.0 ports, a Realtek-powered Gigabit Ethernet port, and a Kensington lock slot. Not bad for a small form factor PC.
ASRock will be offering the Beebox in three configuration options including a barebones kit, a version with 32 GB internal storage, 2 GB of RAM, and Windows 10, and a Beebox SKU with 128 GB of internal storage and 4 GB of RAM (and no OS pre-installed). Each of the SKUs are powered by the same Intel Celeron N3000 Braswell SoC. From there, users can add a single 2.5" SATA drive and a Mini PCI-E card (although this slot is occupied by the included 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless module). The system uses two DDR3L SO-DIMMs and supports a maximum of 8 GB DDR3L at 1600 MHz.
The aspect that made the Beebox stand out to me was the inclusion of the Braswell-based Celeron N3000 processor. This 4W 14nm part features two Airmont CPU cores clocked at 1.04 GHz base and 2.08 GHz turbo paired with 2MB L2 cache and a Gen 8 Intel GPU clocked at up to 600 MHz. This is a desktop variant of the Cherry Trail chips being used in tablets, but it is the lowest TDP Braswell chip currently at a mere 4 watts. ASRock likely went with this chip to ensure they could passively cool it and still keep temperatures in check. As FanlessTech notes, the chassis ASRock is using leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to heat dissipation compared to other fanless cases on the market.
We will have to wait for reviews to see how well the Beebox and its Braswell processor perform, but so long as ASRock is able to keep thermals in check, the little PC should offer acceptable performance for general desktop tasks (browsing the internet, checking email, watching streaming videos, etc). Cherry Trail (and keep in mind Braswell is a higher power chip based on the same architectures) is promising noticeable improvements to graphics and at least slight improvements to CPU performance. According to ASRock, the Beebox is going to be priced aggressively at "very low" price points which should make it a good compromise between older Bay Trail-D systems and newer (and more expensive) Broadwell and Haswell systems.
The Beebox is slated for late June availability, with exact pricing to be announced at that time.
Oculus Rift "Full Rift Experience" Specifications Released
Subject: Graphics Cards, Processors, Displays, Systems | May 15, 2015 - 03:02 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Oculus, oculus vr, nvidia, amd, geforce, radeon, Intel, core i5
Today, Oculus has published a list of what they believe should drive their VR headset. The Oculus Rift will obviously run on lower hardware. Their minimum specifications, published last month and focused on the Development Kit 2, did not even list a specific CPU or GPU -- just a DVI-D or HDMI output. They then went on to say that you really should use a graphics card that can handle your game at 1080p with at least 75 fps.
The current list is a little different:
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 (or higher)
- Intel Core i5-4590 (or higher)
- 8GB RAM (or higher)
- A compatible HDMI 1.3 output
- 2x USB 3.0 ports
- Windows 7 SP1 (or newer).
I am guessing that, unlike the previous list, Oculus has a more clear vision for a development target. They were a little unclear about whether this refers to the consumer version or the current needs of developers. In either case, it would likely serve as a guide for what they believe developers should target when the consumer version launches.
This post also coincides with the release of the Oculus PC SDK 0.6.0. This version pushes distortion rendering to the Oculus Server process, rather than the application. It also allows multiple canvases to be sent to the SDK, which means developers can render text and other noticeable content at full resolution, but scale back in places that the user is less likely to notice. They can also be updated at different frequencies, such as sleeping the HUD redraw unless a value changes.
The Oculus PC SDK (0.6.0) is now available at the Oculus Developer Center.
Spring has sprung, time to buy a new system and hide from the sun
Subject: Systems | May 12, 2015 - 03:55 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: system guide
The Tech Report have just finished up their latest System build guide, with updates to the Budget, Sweet Spot and High End machines. The components involved each get a page to allow you to see the differences in recommendations at a glance, both in performance and price. The example Budget build now includes the $100 Crucial BX100 250GB, the last of the builds to upgrade to an SSD. Also included is a quiet, yet overclockable Stealth Fighter which weighs in at an estimated $1500 and should satisfy any gamer that can't afford their Maxwellator XXL. Take look at their recommendations and compare it to our own Hardware Leaderboard for an overview of the parts that will give you the best bang for your buck.
"Ready to build a new PC? The latest edition of our System Guide features our picks for everything you'll need to put together a shiny new system."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- System76 Meerkat: The Perfect Mini PC for Multimedia or Desktop @ Linux.com
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If you thought that Intel was going to slow down on its iteration in the SFF (small form factor) system design, you were sadly mistaken. It was February when Intel first sent us a NUC based on Broadwell, an iterative upgrade over a couple of generations for this very small platform, 4" x 4", that showed proved to be interesting from a technology stand point but didn't shift expectations of the puck-sized PC business.
Today we are looking at yet another NUC, also using a Broadwell processor, though this time the CPU is running quite a bit faster, with Intel Iris 6100 graphics and a noticeably higher TDP. The Core i7-5557U is still a dual-core / HyperThreaded processor but it increases base and Turbo clocks by wide margins, offering as much as 35% better CPU performance and mainstream gaming performance boosts in the same range. This doesn't mean the NUC 5i7RYH will overtake your custom built desktop but it does make it a lot more palatable for everyday PC users.
Oh, and we have an NVMe PCI Express SSD inside this beast as well. (Waaaaaa??)
Continue reading our review of the Intel NUC5i7RYH SFF System with Broadwell and Iris!!
No Longer the Media Center of Attention
Gabe Aul, of Microsoft's Windows Insiders program, has confirmed on Twitter that Windows 10 will drop support for Windows Media Center due to a decline in usage. This is not surprising news as Microsoft has been deprecating the Media Center application for a while now. In Windows 8.x, the application required both the "Pro" SKU of the operating system, and then users needed to install an optional add-on above and beyond that. The Media Center Pack cost $10 over the price of Windows 8.x Pro unless you claimed a free license in the promotional period surrounding Windows 8's launch.
While Media Center has been officially abandoned, its influence on the industry (and vice versa) is an interesting story. For a time, it looked like Microsoft had bigger plans that were killed by outside factors and other companies seem to be eying the money that Microsoft left on the table.
There will be some speculation here.
We could go back to the days of WebTV, but we won't. All you need to know is that Microsoft lusted over the living room for years. Windows owned the office and PC gaming was taking off with strong titles (and technologies) from Blizzard, Epic, iD, Valve, and others. DirectX was beloved by developers, which led to the original Xbox. Their console did not get a lot of traction, but they respected it as a first-generation product that was trying to acquire a foothold late in a console generation. Financially, the first Xbox would cost Microsoft almost four billion dollars more than it made.
At the same time, Microsoft was preparing Windows to enter the living room. This was the company's power house and it acquired significant marketshare wherever it went, due to its ease of development and its never-ending supply of OEMs, even if the interface itself was subpar. Their first attempt at bringing Windows to the living room was Windows XP Media Center Edition. This spin-off of Windows XP could only be acquired by OEMs to integrate into home theater PCs (HTPCs). The vision was interesting, using OEM competition to rapidly prototype what users actually want in a PC attached to a TV.
This leads us to Windows Vista, which is where Media Center came together while the OS fell apart.
Read on to see how Halo 2 for Windows Vista was almost the prototype for PC gaming.
Lenovo Software Vulnerability Is Patched
Subject: Systems | May 6, 2015 - 07:00 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Lenovo
Okay, so some people are drawing parallels between this and Lenovo's Superfish scandal that happened late last year and carried on for the first few months of 2015. I am not a fan of that comparison. In the case of Superfish, Lenovo added third-party software that tampered with security for the purpose of advertising on the user's machine. In this case, a first-party application has a remote code execution vulnerability that was dealt with responsibly.
This happens to pretty much everyone, regularly.
But, so our readers know, they should update their Lenovo System Update. The current version, which seems to be 22.214.171.124 as far as I can tell, has been available since April and is not affected. This bug only concerns 126.96.36.199 and earlier. The issues were discovered in February by IOActive and disclosed to the PC manufacturer, who updated them before the security company published the issue. Unless I'm missing something, this is how it is supposed to be done.
Falcon Northwest's Updated Tiki PC Packs A Punch
Subject: General Tech, Systems | May 3, 2015 - 04:27 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: z97, xeon e5-2699v3, X99, tiki-z, tiki, SFF, liquid cooling, Haswell-E, falcon northwest, core i7-5960x
Falcon Northwest recently upped the hardware ante on its small form factor Tiki PC. Previously limited to Z97-based hardware, the company is now offering Tiki PCs with X99 motherboards. Even better, the Tiki can be configured with Intel's Haswell-E Core i7-5000 or Haswell-EP Xeon chips such as the Core i7-5960X or Xeon E5-2699V3.
The updated Tiki maintains the same steel and aluminum case measuring 13" x 4" x 13" (HxWxD) with customizable paint work and a removable solid aluminum or granite base as its predecessors (e.g. Tiki-Z). External I/O options include the latest USB 3.1, eSATA, and Dual Intel Gigabit LAN ports. Internally, the Tiki has space for an Intel Z97 or X99 motherboard with a liquid cooled processor, up to 32GB of DDR4 (or 16GB DDR3 with Z97) memory, a dedicated graphics card up to an NVIDIA GTX TITAN X or Quadro and ample storage space in the form of four 2.5" drives or one 3.5" and two 2.5" drives.
All this hardware amounts to an impressive amount performance in general – much less a small form factor system. At the upper echelon, the Xeon E5-2699V3 offers 18 cores (36 threads with HT) clocked at up to 3.6 GHz paired with 45MB of L3 cache. Paired with a Quadro card like the M6000, that is one powerful workstation!
The updated Tiki is aimed at gamers and workstation builds doing intensive workloads like CAD, 3D animation, and video production.
The downside to this stylish powerhouse is, of course, pricing – the Tiki is far from cheap and the boutique premium is quite evident here. Available now, the updated Tiki starts at $1,860 for a base level Z97 system with quad core CPU or $2,492 for an eight core X99-based system. Fully loaded, the Tiki tops $10,000.
It is definitely an extremely niche product, but the engineering and styling is impressive all the same!
When I first was handed the Intel Compute Stick product at CES back in January, my mind began to race with a lot of questions. The first set were centered around the capabilities of the device itself: where could it be used, how much performance could Intel pack into it and just how many users would be interested in a product like this? Another set of questions was much more philosophical in nature: why was Intel going in this direction, does this mean an end for the emphasis on high performance componentry from Intel and who comes up with these darned part numbers?
I have since settled my mind on the issues surrounding Intel's purpose with the Compute Stick and began to dive into the product itself. On the surface the Intel Compute Stick is a product entering late into a potentially crowded market. We already have devices like the Roku, Google Chromecast, the Apple TV, and even the Amazon Fire TV Stick. All of those devices share some of the targets and goals of the Compute Stick, but the one area where Intel's product really stands out is flexibility. The Roku has the most pre-built applications and "channels" for a streaming media box. The Chromecast is dirt cheap at just $30 or so. Even Amazon's Fire TV Stick is clearly the best choice for streaming Amazon's own multimedia services. But the Intel Compute Stick can do all of those things – in addition to operating as a standalone PC with Windows or Linux. Anything you can do I can do better…
But it's not a product without a few flaws, most of which revolve around the status of the current operating system designs for TVs and larger displays. Performance obviously isn't peeling the paint off any walls, as you would expect. But I still think at for $150 with a full copy of Windows 8.1 with Bing, the Intel Compute Stick is going to find more fans that you might have first expected.
ECS LIVA X; the non-HTPC review
Subject: Systems | April 20, 2015 - 06:00 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: windows, SoC, mini-pc, Intel, ECS, Bay Trail-M
When Sebastian reviewed the LIVA X he focused on the performance of the device as an HTPC running Ubuntu ... before attempting to determine its effectiveness in creating a peanut butter and banana omelette, but that is a different story.
Overclocker's Club took a different tack, examining how it would perform for light gaming duties. On default settings the LIVA X managed 517 in Sky Diver, 1198 in Cloud Gate, 14200 in Ice Storm, and 9598 in Ice Storm Extreme. This would make it effective at playing mobile games or even playing through legacy games available through GoG or the Internet Archive; they tested CivV as a more modern title and while playable it wasn't great. Check out the full review for the other benchmark results.
"The ECS LIVA X surprised me with its small size and completely silent operation. I was able to surf the internet and do work on it very quickly. I enjoyed using it and experienced no problems with browsing the internet, using Office applications, or watching streaming videos on Netflix. Amazon Prime would occasionally lag a little – usually when the HUD would pop up."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- Get Your Old Rig Gaming Ready on a Tight Budget @ eTeknix
- Intel NUC 5I3RYH (DinoPC) @ Kitguru
- OcUK Ultima Finesse Blackhole Gaming PC @ Kitguru
Intel Compute Stick Starts Pre-order: Bay Trail and Windows 8.1 for $149
Subject: Systems | April 6, 2015 - 04:24 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: Intel, compute stick, Bay Trail-D
Back at CES in January Intel shared with us a preview of the company's latest new platform form factor, the Compute Stick. That's the formal, official name, a follow up from the same team that brought us the NUC (Next Unit of Computing). The Compute Stick is a thumb-drive-shaped, full PC integration that has a physical HDMI connection to plug directly into your TV.
The specifications remain unchanged from what we learned at CES:
The Intel Compute Stick, aptly named, seems to fit somewhere between these two devices. It is an HDMI dongle enclosing an x86, quad-core, computer with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Intel eventually plans to have the device powered by the HDMI port, but it currently requires power over micro USB. Besides power, it also has a standard USB (Type A-Female) port and a micro SD card slot. It also has 802.11n wireless networking inside it. Being a full Windows device, you can stream media, browse the web, and use many other applications on it.
This week the devices have started showing up for pre-order on Newegg.com and even Amazon.com.
- Intel Compute Stick - Win 8.1, 32GB - Newegg.com ($149) - Amazon.com ($149)
- Intel Compute Stick - Linux, 32GB - Newegg.com ($109) - Amazon.com ($109)
Newegg.com has a specific pre-order going but it looks like Amazon is still on the waiting list process. Interestingly, a quick search for "compute stick" on Amazon reveals a host of other very similar devices, the most popular of which are sold as the MeeGoPad Stick with a price tag of ~$109. I'm not sure what those products will ship with when it comes to an operating system and some reviews indicate that the Windows version installed is not activated, so go in at your own risk.
As for the official Intel sold Compute Stick, I'm excited to try one out. The device includes a Bay Trail quad-core CPU, a single micro-USB port for power, a full-sized USB 2.0 port for connectivity (webcam, etc.) as well as a MicroSD slot for storage expansion. The device embeds Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth so you'll be able to connect to a network and get wireless keyboards and mice up and running easily.
The amount of capability you get for $149, including a full copy of Windows 8.1 with Bing, is astounding and, if it lives up the hype, could be a great replacement for a Google Chromecast or a Kindle Fire TV. Look for a review very soon!
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Lumpkin played last Sunday against the Detroit Lions and recorded one tackle. He had previously spent the last two seasons on Arizona's practice squad after originally joining the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent from Kentucky in 2011.
Whitakker is a rookie out of Texas who was not drafted after suffering a knee injury his senior season. He played in 38 career games for the Longhorns and tallied 1,233 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was named first-team All-Big 12 in 2011 as a kick returner.
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I'm logging into my new Ubuntu VPS via SSH from a terminal in Ubuntu desktop. I have created a new user adam, which I've added to the sudo group, so I don't have to log in as root all the time. When I login as root everything is as expected, except when I login in as adam I'm having some issues with the
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I have no idea.. it's kinda pissing me of, cuz it compiles with no errors and it doesn't want to print the smallest value from all these numbers that I inserted :(
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I have no idea.. it's kinda pissing me of, cuz it compiles with no errors and it doesn't want to print the smallest value from all these numbers that I inserted :(
Ok so here is how my code looks like ..
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if I keep following the left subtree I'll get a minimum value.. but it doesn't give an answer at all :(
The left subtree parent node right?
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Hello fellows.. In the second method "searchArray2" it shows me an error on "return false", which says that it's incompatible types.. I know that it's about mixing string and int, but what if I want...
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Is it in the Name class, or TestNames class? And what exactly do you mean by data?
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I'm using BlueJ IDE and when I click on Compile it says me incompatible types.. So, now I'm lost :)
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You provided an expression of a different type that is not
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