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Sony Xperia 5 II review: the right tool for the right jobs

The Verge

The combination of Sony’s trademark 21:9 aspect ratio with a slightly smaller 6.1-inch Given Sony’s photography ambitions for the 5 II, I’ll allow it the physical shutter control, but the Google Assistant button feels unnecessary — especially in a position that’s too low to be convenient to press.

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Cowboy’s improved C4 electric bike launches alongside first step-through model

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But that’s just a start to the bevy of tweaks both big and small that Cowboy hopes will justify a price tag of €2,490 / £2,290 (about $3,000 USD) when the bikes ship in September. That coupled with a lower gear ratio (2.71 Photography by Thomas Ricker / The Verge. pound e-bike forward with enough gusto to help smooth out hills.

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HP’s Spectre x360 14 review: the best 2-in-1 you can buy

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It’s kept the same 90 percent screen-to-body ratio.). Microsoft’s Surface devices have been using the 3:2 aspect ratio for years, and I’m glad that the Spectre line is finally making the switch. Photography by Monica Chin / The Verge. There’s barely any wobble when you use the touchscreen.

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Acer Chromebook Spin 713: the Chromebook to buy

The Verge

Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook, Asus’ Chromebook Flip C436, and many of last year’s top contenders like the Pixelbook Go all used a 16:9 aspect ratio — a more square 3:2 screen is taller and gives you significantly more vertical space. Photography by Monica Chin / The Verge. The first is its 3:2 display. The second is the price.

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Maingear Element Lite review: the competition is too good

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Its 16:9 aspect ratio display feels cramped, and its keys are spaced a little too far apart. A sale or discount could help, but even then it’s tough to recommend over a handful of laptops that have equally capable (or better) specs or more appealing features combined with a lower price tag. It’s also too expensive. Gen 3 port.

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GoPro Hero 9 review: 5K for under $500

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You can change the screen ratio of the front screen, what information it displays, or toggle it on and off in the Hero 9’s menu. But for all of these big improvements, there is that larger price tag. Photography by Becca Farsace / The Verge. We regret the error.

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Sony’s Xperia 1 III is pricey, performant, and perplexing

The Verge

The Xperia 1 III’s screen stands out among its fellow flagships both in terms of its slimmer 21:9 aspect ratio and its higher 1644 x 3840 resolution, which Sony calls 4K (it’s close). Considering its high price tag, this is a significant shortcoming against its peers. Photography by Allison Johnson / The Verge.

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