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Xbox One S Review: Affordable 4K Entertainment

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Gamers don't need Microsoft's new Xbox One S, but videophiles will love it Xbox One S is Microsoft’s cheaper mid-cycle refresh of the Xbox One, representing both 4K media support and a better name for Xbox. On the hardware side, its miniaturization is meant to leapfrog the PlayStation 4, which still smaller and subtler than the original Xbox One. On the software side, the Xbox One S is Microsoft’s standard-bearer for Windows 10. While older Xbox One consoles can update to the same software, there’s still a lot of confusion about how Windows 10 and Xbox work together. The updated console is positioned to provide clarity. A heavy burden rests on the shoulders of this console, one too heavy for an incremental upgrade. Sony has not only launched a “slim” PlayStation 4, but a substantially upgraded version of its console, the PlayStation 4 Pro. Microsoft also has its own high-powered Xbox One X, which happens to be the most powerful console right now, but Xbox One S is...

Xbox One X review: the world's most powerful console

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It makes every game better. What more can you ask of the Xbox One X? When Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One X, an upgraded version of the Xbox One with an intimidating $500 price tag, it claimed the new hardware would be “the most powerful console ever made.” Years later, with the console in hand, we can confirm that the Xbox One X makes good on that promise. Well, at least until the Xbox Series X comes out later this year, that is. However, power on its own doesn’t always translate to improvements. Both loyal Xbox fans and potential PS4-owning converts are itching to know – does the most powerful Xbox truly improve games new and old? Short answer? It does. Every game we’ve played, whether it received an “Xbox One X Enhanced” patch or not, delivered a noticeable performance boost over the Xbox One and Xbox One S. It does this regardless of your setup — though the gain is most noticeable if you have a 4K HDR10 TV. While games look and run better, though, the di...

The best Kindle: Reviews and buying advice

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When someone says they want an e-reader, they most likely mean they want an Amazon Kindle. Knowing which Kindle to buy is the next question, and it depends on your budget and your reading preferences. With this guide and our in-depth reviews, we’ll help you find just the right Kindle for you or your lucky loved one. In the decade since Amazon’s E Ink slabs were first introduced to the world, the Kindles’ popularity has elevated its brand recognition to the same heights as Q-Tips and Kleenex—with good reason. Available in five models with varying feature sets, Amazon ensures there’s a Kindle to meet every bookworm’s needs and budget. While Amazon’s competitors might offer more technologically advanced or less expensive hardware, not a one of them can hold a candle to the sheer volume of books, comics, and periodicals available to download and consume on a Kindle. Purchasing one of Amazon’s less expensive Kindles could mean missing out on important features that could m...

Kindle E-readers: Amazon Devices & Accessories - Amazon

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You’re finally ready to leave paperback books behind and make the leap into the digital pages of e-readers. You’ve even done your research and decided to buy an Amazon Kindle. But before you place a shiny new e-reader on the shelf next to your dusty copy of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” here are a few things to consider. Kindles offer a variety of features The name Kindle has become synonymous with e-readers, but its manufacturer, Amazon, has a host of e-readers in the Kindle lineup that the retailer refers to as a family of digital readers. So wanting a Kindle doesn’t completely narrow down your intended purchase. The lineup begins with the entry-level Kindle, which is a basic, no-frills e-reader with a starting price of $79.99. Then come three more-advanced models: the Paperwhite, the Voyage and the Oasis. The Paperwhite, which starts at $119.99, brings built-in light and a higher screen resolution to the table. The Voyage, which starts at $199.99, introduces more lights and a ...