Hebrew electronic dictionary and language translators. Hebrew - other languages dictionaries.
The unique technology of touch-sensitive input and graphic user interface make our Hebrew model easy-to-use and interesting. Vocabulary of dictionaries contains over 450,000 words, including professional terms and phrases and a full array of linguistic functions. Our hebrew dictionaries models have the widest range of features: the latest technology for pronunciation of any English word, adjustable speech frequency, speed and volume, bilingual organizer.
Raising the bar on smartphones, the ECTACO English <-> Hebrew iTRAVL 2 is the perfect tool for a world traveler, language learner, or someone who just needs a superior, rugged Smartphone. With the ability to receive FREE incoming calls in over 160 countries with NO CONTRACT it's easy to stay in touch with friends and family when you travel. Loaded with everything you need for making sense of your world in a foreign land, the iTRAVL 2 comes with a voice translator, picture translation, travel information, voice recognition and a Language Teacher to name very select few. It's even been called the "Panasonic Toughbook" of the smartphone world!
The Ectaco Partner LUX 3 English <-> Hebrew Free Speech Translator features an unbeatable combination of the expansive and powerful Android operating system and Ectaco's proven language learning and communication suite. At the forefront is the LUX 3's incredible ability to translate free speech between English and Hebrew. The LUX 3 also includes a full text translator for translating words, sentences, or phrases. Combined with the audio phrasebook with 14,000 phrases and a real native speaker voice, language barriers will cease to exist when travelling. For learning a language, the device is loaded with the Ectaco Language Teacher which has multiple levels of teaching capabilities. This includes a beginner to advanced progression from alphabet to words to phrases to dialogues. This program will recognize your voice and help correct your pronunciation as well. The LUX 3 has many more fully fledged features including an English and Hebrew dictionary with 635,000 words and phrases, as well as the UT183 translator with translation to and from 183 different languages. Additional features include lots of games, an eBook reader, a talking picture dictionary, grammar courses, preparation for many common language tests, and much more. Partnered with the Android operating system and the ability to be expanded with any apps, the possibilities for the Ectaco Partner LUX 3 English <-> Hebrew are limitless!
The ECTACO Partner EH900 combines an enormous 515,000 entry Translating Dictionary, a simple to use bilingual translating Picture Dictionary, a complete English explanatory dictionary and Full Text Translation, into one remarkable handheld that delivers flexible English and Hebrew translation and communication opportunities. Providing voice-perfect spoken output of all the words in its colossal database using True Voice human pronunciation, the 900 employs the world's most advanced Speech Recognition modules to let you speak in one language and get an instant, hands-free translation spoken back in another. Featuring a 14,000 phrase talking, translating Audio PhraseBook to provide all the words and phrases you need for perfect communication in almost any situation, the 15 easy to navigate topic areas let you say just about anything at all. A built-in Language Teacher system offers access to one of the most effective methods ever designed for language learning through a combination of True Voice and Speech Recognition modules and easy to follow, step-by-step lessons with enjoyable games and exams that take you from beginner to advanced speaker in no time at all. Our popular jetBook Reader lets you read and translate your favorite e-Books while a built-in voice recorder, an audio player with mp3 support and an FM radio keep you entertained and informed. And extras like a Calendar, World Time clock, and Calculator and Metric Conversion utilities help you stay organized while saving you time and money.
The ECTACO NTL-2H is the world's only 2-way, hands-free translation and travel device that makes any trip you take more enjoyable and succesful by providing instant translation between English and Hebrew. With a unique combination of accurate speech recognition modules that understand what you say, amazingly clear and intelligable voice output as narrated by native speakers and some of the most accurate and intelligent databases around it is a real communication powerhouse unlike anything that has ever existed before. Featuring the most remakable combination of linguistic utilities ever assembled in a single device the NTL offers everything the smart traveler needs to understand and be understood in any situation - even in emergencies. The inclusion of reliable and up-to-the-minute travel information from the CIA World Factbook makes NTL devices not only superb translators but also provides dependable information on the world's top destinations including maps, transportation, local attractions and even restaurant and hotel recommendations. With an interactive language learning system, an mp3 player for your media files, talking conversion calculators and other travel essentials it is the ultimate travel companion that keeps on delivering long after you return home and to let you prepare for your next trip abroad.
The ECTACO Partner EH500 is a unique bilingual translating dictionary that combines the most practical linguistic resources in a single handheld to let anyone understand and communicate instantly. Featuring all the latest programming advances and the fastest search utilities on the market, it contains a massive 440,000 word vocabulary plus 14,000 of the most important phrases for immediate communication. The latest TTS (Text-To-Speech) voice synthesis modules allow the 500 to speak any of its entries aloud to deliver complete pronunciation of all the entries in the database so you will always know just how a word should be said. Unlimited voice output also means that the device will say any word at all that is entered via the comfortable and intuitive keypad. A perfect choice for anyone who needs on-the-spot translations of English and Hebrew words and phrases, the user-friendly bilingual interface makes navigating through the vast amounts of information simple and easy. In addition to the superior dictionary functionality, the 500 also contains SAT 200 and SAT 5000 vocabulary builders to help you prepare for standardized SAT tests. The inclusion of common American idioms, a complete English grammar resource with irregular verbs, and enjoyable linguistic games round out the comprehensive resources to let you improve your skills quickly and accurately. Pre-loaded with all the extras usually found in more expensive business organizers, a World Time utility helps you stay on schedule no matter where you are, while the built-in Calculator, Currency and Metric Converters let you take charge of your finances. Wrapped up in a stylish and robust package that will get envious glances whenever you pull it out, an easy to read 255x160 LCD display lets you enjoy the device for hours on end without the eyestrain that comes from using other screens.
This portable dictionary combines everything you can expect from a modern language reference system and from a business organizer. The main vocabulary of over 450,000 words includes general words and medical, technical, legal, business terms and slang. New words can be recorded and the dictionary can be expanded. It contains about 200 American idioms and over 1,000 phrases arranged according to a list of topics. Additional features include a Bilingual Business Organizer with a telephone directory, a memo, a calendar, a scheduler, an anniversary list, an account manager and a password security function.
The ECTACO Partner Dictionary and Travel Audio PhraseBook E15C800 is perfect for anyone who needs to communicate immediately using Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, English, Farsi, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Every phrase in the extensive databank can be spoken aloud and has been recorded by native speakers in high quality digital format that is easy to comprehend. It allows you to simply choose a phrase in your own language, touch the screen and have the device speak the translated phrase for you. Students and travelers alike will find them indispensable for all their language learning and travel needs. By providing users with a collection of more than 210,000 travel-oriented phrases that cover the full range of commonly encountered situations, it permits users to get their message across without knowing a single word of a foreign language. Providing peace of mind and restoring confidence, this handy device takes the worry out of travel and study. To add to their functionality, they also include an extensive bi-directional dictionary that lets you translate words wherever you find them - on street signs, on menus - in fact anywhere you see a foreign word you don't understand. Simply enter the word and the device delivers an instant translation. Featuring a sophisticated touch-screen and complete with a self-powered loudspeaker, it is both stylish and compact. Devices from the P800 range not only save you time, energy and embarrassment but they save space too - leaving extra room for in your bag for the important things.
This is the most sophisticated device in the remarkable Partner range of handheld language management solutions. The only handheld dictionary to feature such a unique combination of language pairs and voice output capabilities, it provides synthesized TTS (text-to-speech) output in English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. In a class of its own, the ECTACO Partner XL-1500 Multilingual Talking Dictionary makes traveling almost anywhere in the world easier than ever before. Acting as your very own personal language assistant and interpreter, the colossal database contained in the Partner XL-1500 features more than 3,367,000 entries, so you will never be at a loss for words. Its 14-topic phrasebook also provides you with 31,000 travel-oriented words and phrases in 15 languages to let you communicate effectively in a variety of commonly encountered situations. Its user-friendly interface and some of the fastest search functions around make using the powerful, effective, and affordable XL-1500 a truly unique experience.
The ECTACO English <-> Hebrew Partner PB-Hb B-3 has been designed specifically with the international traveler in mind. Going with you wherever you go, it lets you communicate in English and Hebrew with little or no previous experience. Remarkable for its sophisticated voice functions, it is able to pronounce any of its more than 14,000 travel-related phrases as narrated by native speakers in crystal-clear digital recordings. That means that you need no longer sound out foreign words or risk being misunderstood because of mistakes or accents. Acting as your personal interpreter, the B-3 will help you to be successful when visiting a bank, shopping, sightseeing, going to the hairdressers or post office and much, much more. Divided into 15 easy to search topic categories this handy device makes it simple to find what you want when you want it - saving you time and energy and letting you get your message across in almost any situation. These robust portable handheld translation devices are your window on to foreign language and culture, and the prefect solution for anyone who wants to understand - and be understood.


text:
John Dennis Hastert dit Dennis Hastert, né le  à Aurora (Illinois), est un homme politique américain membre du Parti républicain.

Membre pour l'Illinois de la Chambre des représentants des États-Unis de 1987 à 2007, il en fut son 51ème président de 1999 à 2007.

Biographie

Sa longévité comme président de la Chambre est la plus importante pour un républicain, devant Joseph Gurney Cannon. Le , il est mis en sécurité par le Secret Service en raison de sa  dans l'ordre de succession à la présidence des États-Unis.

En 2008, le démocrate Bill W. Foster succède à Hastert dans le  de l'Illinois après la démission de ce dernier.

En octobre 2015, il plaide coupable face à des accusations d'abus sexuels sur mineurs alors qu'il était professeur et entraîneur de lycée il y a plusieurs décennies. Il est condamné à 15 mois de prison.

Décorations
  Grand-croix de l'ordre de la Couronne de chêne (, )
  Grand-croix (1ère classe) de l'ordre du Soleil levant ()

Notes et références

Annexes

Liens externes

Naissance à Aurora (Illinois)
Naissance en janvier 1942
Personnalité politique américaine
Président de la Chambre des représentants des États-Unis
Personnalité politique liée à l'Illinois
Personnalité politique américaine du XXe siècle
Personnalité ayant été dessaisie d'un doctorat honoris causa
Représentant des États-Unis pour l'Illinois
Étudiant de l'université de Northern Illinois
Étudiant du Wheaton College (Illinois)
Récipiendaire de l'ordre du Soleil levant de première classe
Grand-croix de l'ordre de la Couronne de chêne
Citoyen d'honneur de Vilnius

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


We have transcribed all the tunes on Simon's three records, and have included chords for all tunes, and in many cases listed other recordings of the tunes and links to online recordings of the tunes. To fill out the project we have also included a short biography of Simon and some notes about his playing and likely influences. We hope you enjoy it and learn some great tunes from it!
Short Biography & Performance Notes,this PDF contains two short essays (1.5–2 pages each). The biography was researched and written by Peter with editing by Emeline. The performance notes were written by Emeline with editing by Peter. Between them we try to give some background on his life, some of the important influences on his playing, and on aspects of his playing that make it interesting.
The tunes are presented as sheet music in PDF format. They are also presented in abc format which is especially useful because it can be played back on your phone or computer. The abc notation is presented as text files so they can be opened easily. They contain instructions for how to use them to play the tunes or turn them into sheet music. For that you'll need some free software; links are provided.
Here is the music for each record presented separately. Below there are links to download it all at once.
The Joys of Quebec. Sheet music for Simon's first record with lots of great tunes such as Big John McNeil, Maple Sugar, Waltz to the Leaves. There's a tune list on the cover of the PDF.
The Joys of Quebec, abc notation. The same record as abc notation. It's a text file to make it easy to open; instructions inside for using abc.
The Woods of Maine. Sheet music for Simon's second record with more great tunes such as Happy Acres Two-Step, Bow on the String, Black Velvet Waltz. There's a tune list on the cover of the PDF.
The Woods of Maine, abc notation. The same record as abc notation. It's a text file to make it easy to open; instructions inside for using abc.
Fiddler From Maine. Sheet music for Simon's third record with still more great tunes such as Redwing, Waverly Two-Step, Kiss Me Waltz, Lighthouse Keeper. There's a tune list on the cover of the PDF.
Fiddler From Maine, abc notation. The same record as abc notation. It's a text file to make it easy to open; instructions inside for using abc.
Here are a few downloads of everything at once in each format.
All Three Records, PDF. Sheet music for all three records in one document.
All Three Records, text. Abc notation for all three records in one document as a text file for easy opening.
Everything At Once. This is a zip file containing combined documents for all three records as PDF sheet music and abc notation in both text and abc formats. It also contains the combined biography and performance notes PDF. On a Mac, double-click on it and it should open. On other devices if you need help look up "unzip" followed by the type of device.
In late winter of 2016-2017 Paul Fackler started working on a project to transcribe the tunes of Simon St. Pierre, to be presented on the Maine Fiddle Camp website. At the end of March he contacted Peter Yarensky about participating in the project. Peter talked to his partner Emeline Dehn-Reynolds and they thought it was a great idea. Paul ended up having a busy spring and couldn't participate as much as he had hoped, but Peter and Emeline worked on it with great enthusiasm (and at great length!). Emeline did most of the work transcribing the melody of the tunes with great care for accuracy and detail. Peter did most of the work on the chords, and went through the transcriptions again very thoroughly. Paul contributed a lot of interesting information about tune composers, other recordings of the tunes, and recordings on YouTube that you can listen to. We are very happy with the final result and hope you will be too. At the same time we recognize that Simon's playing was very complex and it is difficult to nearly impossible to notate correctly, so we strongly recommend listening to recordings of Simon for your enjoyment and for your understanding of his music.


If you are a business and wish to stock our tea, either to serve to your customers or for resale we are happy to do business with you. We stock several cafes, hotels and beauty salons as well as many farm shops, delis and health food stores. If you wish to buy ancillaries in box quantities (normally 12) or larger volumes of tea, then it would be worth contacting us for a quote.


text:
How Netflix DDoS'd Itself To Help Protect the Entire Internet
Lily Hay Newman
Taking one for the stream.
HOTLITTLEPOTATO
In June 2016, Netflix security engineer Scott Behrens ran a massive infrastructure test on the streaming system in front of dozens of coworkers. In the process, he brought the site down. But instead of panic or embarrassment, it was a moment of celebration. Behrens, working with cloud security engineer Jeremy Heffner and others, had successfully shown that Netflix was in fact vulnerable to an unorthodox type of distributed denial of service attack. And proving it worked was the first step toward preventing it in the future—not just for Netflix but for the entire internet.
Normally, a DDoS strike floods a website or service with tons of junk traffic requests, overwhelming the system to either crash it completely or burden it until it can't function normally. Those would have a hard time impacting Netflix, though; the service is already built to handle more than 35TB per second of data during peak hours, and has a network of Open Connect devices that localizes most of its traffic anyway. Aiming a botnet at Netflix would be like shoveling dirt into Carlsbad Caverns.
Netflix's Grand, Daring, Maybe Crazy Plan to Conquer the World
The Counterintuitive Tech Behind Netflix's Worldwide Launch
Cade Metz
Netflix Isn't Made for the US Anymore—It's for the Whole World
But Behrens conceived of a different type of DDoS, one that turned Netflix's application programming interface against itself. Netflix's API acts as a sort of gateway to a complex array of middle and backend application services—all the stuff that happens under the hood. Behrens realized that an attacker could send a very small number of resource-intensive, carefully chosen requests designed to trigger more and more requests, cascading deep into the system. In this way, an attacker could easily and cheaply cause significant resource burden, and even take Netflix down.
"It was pretty cool. We were actually able to really test this in the environment that our customers would have been impacted in, as opposed to simulating or hypothesizing that it was an issue without actually proving it," says Behrens, who presented his findings at the DefCon security conference in Las Vegas on Friday. "Maybe we send one request to the API, but it results in 10,000 requests on the inside of the network, meaning we can cause a lot more work for the entire application."
Chaos Kong
Behrens tested his attack at what Netflix calls a "Chaos Kong," a time when Netflix engineers reroute customers away from a certain region of production servers so they can have a real-world sandbox in which to experiment. The process also helps ensure that Netflix can continue to provide service to its customers even if one of its regions goes down or experiences problems; during a Chaos Kong all user traffic gets rerouted from a particular region, ideally without customers noticing.
Application DDoS attacks like the one Behrens devised are rare, but not completely unheard of. A recent Akamai State of the Internet report notes that they account for less than 1 percent of all DDoS attacks. But Behrens says that Netflix's application security team works to stay two steps ahead of attackers, so even such a small percentage merited closer examination. Especially given that the attack takes fewer resources than the more common standard version—meaning it could spike in popularity.
The type of assault Behrens envisioned wouldn't translate effortlessly to an attack on any company. Only those that use an "API gateway" microservices architecture—the iceberg approach, where the internet-connected interface is the small portal to a huge array of services underneath—like Netflix would be so vulnerable to it. But many companies do use this type of setup. And if attackers started working to expand this type of attack, they could probably find ways to apply the concept of high-cost, low-volume request attacks to other architectures.
"If attackers could potentially pull off the same objective with a lot less requests, it's lower cost for them," Behrens says. "As a security researcher I'm always looking for ways to increase the cost for adversaries and attackers. We really wanted to position ourself in such a way that we could give folks the tools and the frameworks to find this in their own applications, so they can build in those remediations before that number [of these attacks] starts to rise."
To improve protections against these types of attacks, Behrens suggests more robust monitoring of middle-tier and backend service traffic and behavior, so operators have more insight into what's going on deep in their systems and can spot problems early, before they spiral into a mess of junk requests. Most companies—including Netflix, until Behrens pulled off his attack—don't bother keeping track of traffic that far down the stack. Behrens also advocates for tools that can help us understand behavior patterns, and distinguish legitimate customer requests from malicious traffic so that the system can automatically work to prioritize real requests.
On Friday, Netflix also released two open-source tools, called Repulsive Grizzly and Cloudy Kraken, to help developers do their own small-scale testing once they identify potential vulnerabilities to this type of attack. These tools aren't production-grade solutions in themselves, but do represent a first step toward making testing options more available for this type of weakness.
"The combination of those things has really raised the bar for causing this sort of issue against the product," Behrens says. "A lot of the mitigations that I discuss definitely did hold true, but we have to be humble and realize that there's always going to be something that might pop up. It's a cat and mouse game, so we just continue to try to find ways to make our testing more sophisticated and then build in stronger remediations."
The evolution of attacker strategies never ends, but if companies adopt Netflix's suggestions for protecting against this type of application DDoS, it represents one opportunity for everyone to keep ahead of the danger.
Lily Hay Newman is a senior writer at WIRED focused on information security, digital privacy, and hacking. She previously worked as a technology reporter at Slate magazine and was the staff writer for Future Tense, a publication and project of Slate, the New America Foundation, and Arizona State University. Additionally... Read more
What is a DDoS Hack and How Do You Avoid Them?
DDoS! It stands for distributed denial of service, a kind of attack that turns insecure, internet-connected devices into a sort of zombie army. So here's how you can avoid being part of that zombie army.
TopicsNetflixddos

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Short Stories – 2016 Audi USA Models
August 17, 2015 Chariotz Team	Leave a comment
This post is a part of a series we recently started, to give you quick but informative summaries of every model available from a vehicle manufacturer in the USA. These posts should give you enough information to decide whether a particular model fits your needs as an owner and driver. Once you have read these summaries, you can choose to explore each model further using the vehicle manufacturer's site or other sources. You can see our previous posts 2015 BMW Models HERE, 2016 Porsche Models HERE, and 2016 Mazda Models HERE.
This week we are highlighting a brand that has quickly risen to the top of the luxury market – Audi. Here are summaries of all 2016 Audi USA models, as well as a couple of game-changing 2017 models that will arrive in US showrooms in early 2016. Enjoy!
The first step for motorists wanting to experience the emerging appeal of Germany's Audi brand, the A3 is a premium compact vehicle fueled by even more possibilities for 2016. Returning as a sedan and cabriolet variant, the 2016 Audi A3 comes standard-equipped with a ten-speaker audio system, automatic climate control and Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights. Comfortably configured as a four-passenger vehicle, the 2016 A3 Cabriolet models feature a retractable soft top is electro-hydraulically operated. Both the sedan and cabriolet body style 2016 Audi A3 cars are available with the choice of a front-wheel driven 1.8-liter or a 2.0-liter TFSI gasoline engine matched with quattro all-wheel drive. TDI diesel power 2.0-liter powerplant can also be paired with the A3 sedan providing up to 43 miles per gallon highway fuel mileage. A first for Audi, the 2016 model year will introduce a plug-in hybrid powertrain to the A3 line-up capable of travelling up to 31 miles on electricity alone. Marking the return of the vehicle in hatchback form, the A3 Sportback e-tron combines a liquid-cooled electric motor/generator with a 1.4-liter TFSI gasoline range extender. For all models of the 2016 Audi A3, heated mirrors and washer nozzles are now standard exterior items while the cabin adds the aluminum interior package. Rear view camera and parking system plus becomes standard safety equipment across the 2016 A3 line-up. Optional with the MMI navigation plus package, Audi connect provides occupants of the A3 4G LTE connectivity.
The Audi A4 has solidly remained the German premium auto company's most popular car. Capturing the essence of Audi's bigger sedans, the 2016 A4 is priced comfortably within reach of upscale vehicle buyers. The instantly identifiable exterior styling of the A4 four-door sedan is offered in Premium and Premium Plus trim levels. On the Premium model A4, Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and a sunroof come as standard equipment on the outside. Three-zone climate controls, eight-way power adjustable front seats and a 10-speaker sound system with Audi concert radio are included inside the Audi A4 Premium variant. Upgrades performed on the Premium Plus version of the 2016 Audi A4 rewards owners with heated front seats and Audi advanced key. An optional MMI Navigation plus system package now includes a 4G LTE wireless connection through Audi connect. Standard equipped as front-wheel drive with a continuously variable transmission, the 2016 Audi A4 is also offered with popular quattro all-wheel drive. With quattro all-wheel drive, the A4 operates with either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox. Powerplant choices for the 2016 Audi A6 consist of a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 220 horsepower.
As either a coupe and cabriolet convertible, the 2016 Audi A5 pampers the driver with distinguishing modern personal luxury. The A5 Coupe and A5 Cabriolet feature handsome styling that is now enhanced by the standard inclusion of the S line exterior appearance group for 2016. An exquisite four-passenger interior for the 2016 A5 models features ten-way power adjustable front seats, three-zone automatic climate control and a ten-speaker sound system. Providing Premium and Premium Plus trim levels, the A5 Premium Plus model adds Audi advanced key, heated front seats and a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. For 2016, the Audi A5's character can be augmented to a further degree through an optional appearance package. The S line competition plus package is affixes 19-inch gloss black painted wheels and rear lip spoiler to the exterior of the 2016 A5. The interior of S line competition package models gains a 3-spoke flat bottom steering wheel, piano black inlays and front sport seats finished in a leather/Alcantara fabric. For convertible models of the 2016 A5, buyers can now choose a Red Acoustic top. Powering the 2016 A5, a 2.0-liter TFSI engine generates 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. On the coupe, a six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment while an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic is optional. The Tiptronic comes standard on the 2016 A5 Cabriolet. On the entire A5 model line, a quattro all-wheel drive system assures the vehicle's handler is provided with optimized traction.
Redressed to impress, the Audi A6 sedan enters the 2016 model year edgier than ever before. Initial changes noted for 2016 is a redesigned front and rear portion projecting a sportier intent. Besides tweaks to the design, the biggest change for the 2016 Audi A6 comes with a refined selection of gasoline engines. A new 2.0-liter TFSI four-cylinder base engine produces 252 horsepower (a 32-horsepower improvement over its 2015 counterpart). Front-wheel drive models of the 2016 Audi A6 receive a 7-speed S tronic double-clutch transmission while quattro all-wheel drive models operate with an eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox. The 3.0-liter powerplant's output also increases for 2016 from 310 to 333 horsepower. Under the influence of the larger supercharged gasoline powerplant, the A6 sedan can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.1 seconds. A 3.0-liter TDI diesel engine is also offered on the Audi A6 for 2016 producing 240 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque. Trim levels for the 2016 A6 consist of a Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige choice. Only offered with the 2.0-liter engine, the A6 Premium model comes standard with Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and a 10-speaker audio system. The Premium Plus trim gains power-adjustable mirrors while A6 models with the 3.0-liter and TDI engines receive MMI Navigation plus as standard. For 2016, an upgraded Audi MMI system for the A6 sedan provides 4G LTE data as well as in-car Wi-Fi connections. LED headlights and a Bose 14-speaker stereo system are attached to the top-trimmed 2016 Audi A6 Prestige.
Fulfilling the role of performance and practicality in its sharp, five-door appearance, the Audi A7 Sportback has definitely been a standout in the German premium brand's line-up. Conforming to a 0.30 drag coefficient, the Audi A7 Sportback features a most athletically-gifted design. Sportier for 2016, the Audi A7 Sportback features enhanced styling and livelier engine power. The refreshed front end of the A7 Sportback project a modernized version of Audi's Singleframe grille while the rear incorporates trapezoidal tailpipes. Standard full LED headlights and taillights are found on all A7 Sportback models for 2016. Offered in Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, the 2016 Audi A7 Sportback comes standard equipped with five-passenger seating. Premium Plus trim A7 Sportback includes the MMI navigation plus system. For 2016, the Audi A7 Sportback will continue to offer both a gasoline or diesel powerplant choice. A supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 produces 333 horsepower while the TDI version of the 2016 A7 Sportback generates a brawny 428 pound-feet of torque.
Built on the flagship sedan platform for the Audi line-up, the A8 is designed to provide a luxurious driving and/or riding experience when chauffeured. A full-sized vehicle, European styling and German engineering translates in a sedan that achieves a drag coefficient up to 0.26. The 2016 Audi A8 is offered in a regular 117.8-inch wheelbase model as well as a 122.9-inch longer wheelbase version delivering greater rear passenger space. The highest-placed sedan in the 2016 Audi line-up, the A8 comes standard equipped with many top-tier technology items. Full LED headlights, MMI navigation plus with touch screen and voice controls, 14-speaker Bose Surround Sound System as well as Audi connect in-car Wi-Fi are included for no extra cost. Safety-related technology has been upgraded on the 2016 A8 with available features including Audi active lane assist, night vision assistant and adaptive cruise control with stop & Go. Audi's quattro all-wheel drive is also standard on the 2016 A8 presented with four engine options. The base engine for the 2016 Audi A8 is a supercharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder powerplant. An eight-cylinder 4.0-liter TFSI power unit producing up to 435 horsepower provides additional momentum for A8 buyers. New for 2016, the 4.0-liter TFSI engine is accompanied by a Sport trim package adding performance-tailored exterior components such as a rear diffuser. For executives with a serious need to make a meeting, a 500-horsepower W-12 engine is offered. TDI and W12 versions of the Audi A8 are only sold as long wheelbase models. All Audi A8 models combine engine power with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.
For drivers who appreciate utility from a luxury car brand but are not attracted to the familiar fare of crossover vehicles, the 2016 Audi Allroad boasts sophistication and all-weather driving capability. Based on the A4 platform, the Audi Allroad is a wagon sourced from Europe. Enriched by Audi's classy car styling, terrain conquering features such as stainless steel underbody protection and a 7.1-inch ground clearance establishes the Allroad as more than a comfort-oriented hauler. A specially calibrated suspension system is fitted to the 2016 Allroad along with 18-inch wheels. Audi's quattro all-wheel drive is standard on the Allroad providing adaptive power distribution for optimized handling. Engine power for the 2015 Audi Allroad is delivered from a 2.0-liter TFSI engine that produces 220 horsepower. The powerplant is paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. With all five passengers seated inside, the Allroad's cargo capacity is rated at 27.6 cubic feet. A maximum cargo space of 50.5 cubic feet is obtainable when the rear seating row is folded down. The Audi Allroad is offered in Premium and Premium Plus trim for 2016. Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, power tailgate, eight-way power front seats and a panoramic sunroof is standard on the Allroad through the Premium trim level. Allroad Premium Plus models add heated front seats and Audi advanced key.
Introduced last year, the long-awaited Audi Q3 is an affordable gateway to premium crossover vehicle ownership. Sharing a platform with the successful, new A3, the 2016 Audi Q3 employs the charm of the Q5 in more compact proportions. After just one year in the United States vehicle market, the Q3 is the recipient of a noticeable redesign. A new front fascia incorporate, sportier-looking larger side grilles, a reshaped Singleframe grille and new Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights. Bumpers panels have been redesigned for the front and rear of the 2016 Q3. Also new for 2016, the Audi Q3 features a standard panoramic sunroof. The interior of the Q3 crossover is also reformatted for 2016 with a redesigned climate control display and standard conveniences such as Audi advanced key and an electronic parking brake. In addition to the base Premium Plus trim, the 2016 Q3 can also be ordered in a Prestige trim level. The Audi Q3 Prestige models include standard full LED headlights, Audi side assist, MMI navigation plus and a 14-speaker Bose Surround Sound System. Power for the 2016 Audi is sourced from a 2.0-liter TFSI engine mated with a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. With the choice of quattro all-wheel drive or a front-wheel drive, the 2016 Q3 is the only Audi crossover vehicle offered with a two-wheel drive option.
The 2016 Audi Q5 is a five-passenger crossover that smartly fits between the Q3 and Q7 model. In the middle of the Audi premium utility vehicle line-up, the Q5 excels in becoming the center of attention. Gasoline-powered, turbocharged diesel and a hybrid model of the Audi Q5 are offered for 2016. Conventional gasoline engine propulsion for the Q5 comes from a 220-horsepower 2.0 TFSI or a 272-horsepower 3.0-liter TFSI powerplant. Capable of achieving 31-mile per gallon fuel economy on the highway, the Q5 TDI diesel operates in the form of a 3.0-liter engine generating 428 pound-feet of torque. Delivering fuel economy almost comparably equal to the Q5 TDI, the Audi Q5 Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor. Total power output of the 2016 Audi Q5 Hybrid is 245 horsepower. All engine choices offered with the 2016 Audi Q5 arrive with an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission linked to quattro all-wheel drive. The Premium trim level comes standard with the 2.0-liter TFSI equipped models of the 2016 Audi Q5 consisting of Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, leather seating and a panoramic sunroof. Available with the 2.0-liter engined Q5 but standard with the 3.0-liter TFSI and 3.0-liter TDI models, the Premium Plus trim includes heated seats, stainless steel door and trunk sill inlays and power-adjustable, heated mirrors. The 3.0-liter gasoline and diesel powerplant of the 2016 Q5 can also be paired with the Prestige trim. Audi side assist, Parking system plus with a rear view camera, MMI navigation plus and a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System is standard with the Q5 Prestige. The three-spoke multifunction steering wheel is now standard on all models of the Audi Q5.
Audi's first crossover vehicle brand that originally demonstrated the merger of quattro all-wheel drive with abundant utility, the Q7 presents maturity and luxury comfort for up to seven passengers. The 2015 model year Audi Q7 is offered in three distinct power trims. The entry-level Q7 features a 3.0-liter supercharged engine generating 280 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Prepared with the same engine but operating with higher boost pressure from the supercharger, the 2015 Audi Q7 S Line model is propelled through 333 horsepower. 20-inch wheels and unique body components are also included on the S Line version of the Audi crossover vehicle. For luxury buyers seeking fuel economy measured at an average of 22 miles per gallon, the Q7 TDI diesel model delivers premium performance. The 3.0-liter TDI generates 240 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. The 2015 Audi Q7 engine line-up is married to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. Offered in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, standard equipment on the Q7 includes Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, power tailgate, leather seating and heated front seats. Opting for the Q7 Premium Plus model, MMI navigation plus unit, 14-speaker Bose Surround Sound System and panoramic sunroof is added as high-end equipment. Standard with the Audi Q7 S Line, the Prestige trim provides four-zone climate control and a corner view camera system. For 2015, the Audi Q7 adds two available exterior appearance packages (Offroad Style Plus and the Sport Style Plus package). With a new Q7 on the horizon for 2017, the 2015 model year version of Audi's seven-passenger will be available for a little bit longer.
Leading by example since 2006, the Audi Q7 premium crossover's second decade of sales is driven by a completely redesigned vehicle. The all-new 2017 model year Q7's position as the flagship for the Audi crossover utility line-up exhibits some of the German luxury car company's cutting-edge engineering and technology. Adhering to a 0.32 drag coefficient, the new exterior shape of the Audi Q7 is prominently detailed by a bold Singleframe grille with metallic accents. Headlights with LED daytime running lights merge into the shape of the Q7's grille. Masculine body lines are integrated along the side and arrive at a bold rear tailgate. Through extensive design and adaptation of lightweight materials, the next-generation Audi Q7 drops an incredible 716.5 pounds. The body structure itself is 156.5 pounds lighter than the previous model. Despite being 1.5 inches shorter than the model it replaces, cabin dimensions have grown for the new Audi Q7. Seven-passenger comfort is provided in a spacious, sophisticated interior. The standard deluxe air conditioning and an all-new Audi MMI system are components of a new layout featuring a decreased the number of buttons for a sleeker, cleaner look. Optional MMI navigation plus system on the new Audi Q7 is also offered with Audi's 12.3-inch virtual cockpit with customized views. American-bound 2017 Q7s will immediately present the choice of turbocharged gasoline power or the momentum of Audi's TDI clean diesel propulsion. A 3.0-liter TFSI six-cylinder engine produces 333 horsepower paired with quattro all-wheel drive. Providing greater driving range, the new Audi Q7's 3.0-liter TDI engine gains output with the new-generation crossover. For 2017, the TDI powerplant provides 272 horsepower and more than 442 pound-feet of torque. Audi also plans to offer a smaller gasoline-propelled model of the 2017 Q7 as a fuel efficient option. The 2.0-liter TFSI produces 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The 2.0-liter TFSI engine is slated for later introduction in the United States. Standard quattro all-wheel drive and an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission have been redesigned to operate more cooperatively. A high-tech adaptive cruise control, Audi active lane assist, air suspension and all-wheel steering are available high-tech driving pleasures with the new Q7.
Audi R8 (2017)
An instant hit when first introduced in 2007, an all-new, second-generation Audi R8 fills some lofty tire tracks for the 2017 model year. Expected to go on sale during spring of 2016, the new R8 After a first-generation model that propelled Audi quickly to the zenith of high-performance supercars, the German auto company's latest iteration preserves a great deal of original vehicle's allure. A hexagonal Singleframe grille and a split to the R8's 'side blades' behind the cabin doors are among two major changes. Increased use of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum results in a lighter yet stronger new-generation Audi R8. For the introductory year of the R8, ten-cylinder engine power will be the source of standard performance. Base trim Audi R8s equipped with the new 5.2-liter V-10 pumps out 540 horsepower that also includes cylinder-on-demand technology that will automatically turn off cylinders in order to save fuel under certain driving conditions. An R8 Plus model will be powered by a similar V-10 engine has been tuned to erupt with 610 horsepower. The Audi R8 Plus' top speed is rated at 205 miles per hour while 0 to 60-mile per hour acceleration is accessed to take just 3.2 seconds. The interior of the new Audi R8 will employ performance-oriented two-passenger comfort with a strong emphasis placed around the driver. The 2016 R8 is the latest recipient of Audi's innovative virtual cockpit multifunction display. The 12.3-inch virtual cockpit is a customizable instrument panel that configures vital driving information based on the motorist's preference. Gaining a new kind of attention for the Audi R8 is the slated arrival of a long-awaited e-tron version of the supercar. Estimated to produce more than 450 horsepower, the all-electric Audi R8 e-tron will be a rear-wheel drive vehicle is said to up to 280 miles on a charge.
When the RS7 Sportback was introduced in 2013, the high-performance vehicle was rated as the most powerful production cars Audi built. While the Audi R8 has since produced more potent models, The Audi RS7 Sportback still provides better practicality and pricing than the supercar. Propelled by a 560 horsepower, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine, the 2016 RS7 Sportback produces some stunning performance figures with the aid of an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission and a quattro all-wheel drive system with sport differential, the Audi RS7 Sportback records 0 to 60-mile per hour acceleration times in 3.7 seconds. Top speed for the RS7 Sportback is electronically-limited at 174 miles per hour. Thanks to a sport-tuned air suspension system, large brakes and a dynamic steering system the 2016 Audi RS7 Sportback can pride itself for being just as accomplished in corners as it is in a straight line. Standard 20-inch forged alloy wheels complete the striking outer aesthetics for the vehicle. In addition to the standard exterior appearance, the RS7 Sportback's look can be altered with option aluminum and carbon styling packages. Full LED headlights and taillights, adaptive rear spoiler and unique oval exhaust outlets characterize the high-powered Audi's exterior. Inside the four-passenger cabin area featuring Valcona leather seating and four-zone automatic climate control, the 2016 Audi RS7 Sportback's interior includes carbon fiber inlays for a high-end performance touch. The driver of the RS7 Sportback grips a three-spoke multifunction flat-bottom steering wheel with shifter paddles. Audi's MMI navigation plus system, Audi connect and a 14-speaker Bose Surround Sound System with AudioPilot noise compensation is also found standard on the 2016 RS7 Sportback.
Adding some performance flavor to the A3 sedan, the 2016 Audi S3 presents itself as a stunning sport compact. The 2016 Audi S3 is powered by a highly-potent inline four-cylinder that uses turbocharging and gasoline direct injection. The 2.0-liter TFSI generates a stout 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Standard quattro all-wheel drive and a six-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission efficiently transfers engine power to the ground in a manner resulting in 0 to 60-mile per hour acceleration times of 4.7 seconds. A sport suspension and high-performance braking is included on the 2016 Audi S3. New options for the 2016 S3 include a black optic performance package and red-colored brake calipers. Providing customizable adjustment for comfort or performance is an optional Audi magnetic ride sport suspension. Exterior styling for the four-door sedan features S-model items such as front and rear diffuser blades, Platinum Gray matte front grille as well as a trunk lip spoiler. Summer tires on 18-inch wheels are standard with the Audi S3. Inside, motorists of the S3 receive information from an eight-color driver information system. Offered in Premium Plus and Prestige trim, the high-rated version of the 2016 Audi S3 adds LED headlights as well as adaptive cruise control.
The performance model of Audi's popular A4 sedan, the 2016 S4 provides a fast way for German luxury car fans without a hug price tag. The Audi S exterior appearance package for the S4 adds a Platinum Gray Singleframe grille and aluminum trim pieces. Standard 18-inch parallel-spoke wheels companioned with summer performance tires conceal enlarged braking discs for the 2016 Audi S4. A sport-tuned suspension system combined with electromechanical power steering provides the S4 with steady handling and cornering deserving of a sport sedan. With an output of 333 horsepower, a supercharged FSI 3.0-liter six-cylinder powerplant delivers bountiful performance. Engine power for the Audi S4's powerplant is channelled through either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox. Receiving a 113-horsepower engine output boost over the 2016 Audi A4, the S4 quattro all-wheel drive launches the sedan from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds. Top speed for the 2016 Audi S4 is electronically-limited at 155 miles per hour. Offered in Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, the Audi S4 comes included with a treasure trove of conveniences. Xenon plus headlights, 12-way power front seats and Audi advanced key is included on the Premium Plus model. The Audi S4 Prestige model adds MMI navigation plus, 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System and Audi connect in-car Wi-Fi with a six-month trial subscription.
No RS5 for the 2016 model year means the S5 is the highest performance level available for Audi's personal luxury coupe range. Offered with both the coupe and drop-top cabriolet, the 2016 Audi S5 is powered by a supercharged FSI 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. Generating 333 horsepower, the S5 presents a considerable power boost over the A5 resulting in quicker acceleration. Offered with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission combined with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive, the 2016 S5 Coupe storms from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds (1.2 seconds faster than possible with the A5 Coupe). Large diameter disc brakes and a sport suspension are standard on the 2016 Audi S5. A sport differential is optional on the S5 providing the possibility for even better power distribution for performance driving. Styled with a Platinum Gray Singleframe grille and an integrated rear spoiler, the S5 is identified by unique 18-inch wheels wearing summer performance tires. With the 2016 Audi S5 Cabriolet, a retractable soft top can be fully deployed in just 17 seconds. Offered in Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels, the 2016 S5 arrives with standard Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, Audi advanced key and a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System. The top-trimmed Prestige model includes MMI navigation plus, parking system with rear view camera, Audi side assist and Audi connect. A Black Optic Plus appearance package is all-new for the Audi S5 adding 20-inch 5-double spoke wheels and black-colored exterior mirror housings.
Balancing luxury and performance, the Audi S6 is a sleek sport sedan delivering even more quattro all-wheel drive power to the ground for the 2016 model year. The S6's twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine arrives re-energized for 2016. With 30 extra horsepower, the now 450-horsepower powerplant also generates 406 pound-feet of torque. The TFSI engine of the 2016 Audi S6 is matched with a seven-speed S tronic transmission that channels propulsion through the performance-oriented all-wheel drive system. Acceleration from 0 to 60 miles per hour is accomplished in a time of just 4.4 seconds. The S6's ride is furnished through a sport-calibrated suspension that also includes Audi's adaptive air suspension. Optional on the Audi S6 is a sport differential that gains improved responsiveness thanks to revised software for 2016. Illuminating a path with LED headlamps, the 2016 S6 exterior improves on the A6 sedan's smart, aerodynamic look with a body-color rear spoiler and a mirror housing finished in aluminum. Special 19-inch wheels are mounted to standard summer tires for optimized road grip under warm, dry driving. For 2016, the cockpit of the Audi S6 features a flat-bottom, three-spoke steering wheel, aluminum pedals and a revised 'quattro' badge. An eight-color driver information system as well as a high-tech MMI Navigation plus is also standard on the Audi S6.
Combining Audi's revolutionary sport fastback with eight-cylinder engine power, the 2016 S7 Sportback can effectively blow the doors off competing conventional sport sedans. Unique front and rear fascia panels as well as side sills allow buyers to quickly identify the S7 Sportback from the A7 model. Larger disc brakes as well as a sport-tuned air suspension standard on the Audi S7 Sportback delivers a lively performance feel. Dynamic steering system and a sport differential are optional equipment. The Audi S7 Sportback's interior differs greatly from A7 thanks to second row seating configured strictly for two passengers. Therefore, total seating capacity for the S7 Sportback is rated at four passengers. Valcona leather upholstery with a contrast diamond pattern stitching details the interior with a high-end touch for the S7 Sportback. For 2016, the performance of the Audi S7 Sportback has more reasons to challenge other premium vehicles in a straight line. An improved twin-turbocharged V-8 engine is the power source for the S7 Sportback for 2016. Gaining 30 horsepower over its 2015 predecessor, the 2016 Audi S7 Sportback's TFSI powerplant generates 450 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and quattro all-wheel drive, the S7 Sportback's engine can send the vehicle from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. Standard features included on the 2016 Audi S7 Sportback include full LED headlights, power tailgate, four-zone automatic climate control, 14-speaker Bose Surround Sound System, Audi side assist with pre sense rear safety program.
Powerful in the delivery of performance and luxury, the 2016 Audi S8 is purposeful as a large, high-end sedan. Projecting an extra level of sport brawn compared to the A8, the Audi S8's exterior features unique front and rear fascias along with striking side sills. The 2016 S8 is also distinguished by summer performance tires mounted to 21-inch wheels. Unlike the Audi A8 line, the S8 is only offered in a regular wheelbase model. Sport-tuned suspension and a quattro all-wheel drive combined with a sport differential allow the large Audi sedan to skillfully react to the road surface. Fitted with a 4.0-liter TFSI V-8 engine with an output of 520 horsepower, the 2016 Audi S8 roars from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds. Coordinating with the character of a luxury flagship sedan as well as a four-door sport vehicle, the interior of the 2016 Audi S8 is equipped with Valcona leather upholstery, decorative inlays and an Alcantara headliner. Four-zone automatic climate control, 22-way power-adjustable front seats and dual-pane acoustic glass provide a high level of comfort for up to five occupants. For luxury premium infotainment, Audi's MMI Navigation plus unit is presented inside the S8 alongside a 14-speaker Bose Surround Sound System. Bluetooth and Audi connect in-car Wi-Fi is also included inside the 2016 Audi S8 sedan.
Bringing Audi's RS-rated brand performance to the Q5 crossover for the first time in 2014, the SQ5 shows the full potential of quattro all-wheel drive paired with a utility-themed vehicle. The 2016 Audi SQ5 sports a unique front fascia, specially-tuned suspension, 15-inch front brake discs, 20-inch wheels wearing summer performance tires as well as S model quad exhaust outlets. Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights is included standard on the SQ5 crossover. North American versions of the SQ5 differ from the European model on the basis of using a gasoline engine rather than a TDI diesel powerplant. Resulting in a 3.0-liter supercharged engine for the 2016 Audi SQ5, the powerplant produces 354 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque. Fitted with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the 2016 SQ5 soars from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.1 seconds. Through Audi drive select, handling can be tailored to road conditions or the driver's mood. Accompanying the performance, the five-passenger interior of the 2016 Audi SQ5 delivers impressive space. When the second-row seating is folded down, the SQ5's cargo volume is rated at 57.3 cubic feet. The Audi SQ5 is provided as a Premium Plus and Prestige trim level for 2016. Panoramic sunroof and Audi advanced key is standard on the Premium Plus model. The Prestige trim version of the SQ5 adds Audi side assist, Bang & Olufsen Sound System, MMI Navigation plus system and Audi connect.
The Audi TT enters the 2016 model year debuting the third-generation iteration of the eye-catching sports car. Gaining sharper exterior lines, the 2016 Audi TT projects a clean and focused performance stance. A bold, front end with hexagonal Singleframe grille, full LED headlights are now standard on the TT. Offered in TT Coupe or the open-top TT Roadster, the Audi sports car boasts a lighter, stiffer structure for its third-generation in the marketplace. Propelled through quattro permanent all-wheel drive, the TT's handling can be augmented through the Audi drive select mode. For 2016, the performance level of the sports car is defined by TT and the more powerful TTS model offered only as a coupe. Powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI engine generating 220 horsepower, the TT manages power to the all-wheel drive system through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Featuring 19-inch wheels, standard magnetic ride control and two exclusive exterior colors, one of the most notable enhancements with the TTS Coupe is a powerplant upgrade. The 2.0-liter TFSI engine included with the 2016 Audi TTS produces 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. In coupe form, the TT accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.3 seconds while the TTS accomplishes the same feat in 4.6 seconds. The Audi TT Roadster is rated as a pure two-seater while the TT Coupe is configured as a 2+2 passenger. A central component to the driving experience inside the 2016 Audi TT is the 12.3-inch virtual cockpit display. Another interior design feature of note is the integrated HVAC controls. A nine-speaker and 12-way power front sport seats are included on the TT model. A special Launch Edition version of the Audi TTS Coupe will commemorate the debut of the third-generation sports car with a strict run of 75 cars.
We hope you enjoyed reading these summaries of the 2016 Audi USA Models. If you have friends who could benefit from this blog post, please use the Share buttons below.
If you like Audis, check out some unique ones HERE.
Tell us which brands you would like to see next by leaving a comment below.
Category: New Cars, Vehicle Summaries	Tags: Audi, new cars
« Carbon Fiber Changing Car Modification
5 Ways Mercedes is Leading in Autonomous Cars »


Chambre Orientale Deco Avec Lampadaire Design Pour D Coration De Jardin Statue Impressionnant Et Lampadaire Design Pour Decoration De Jardin Statue Impressionnant Chambre Orientale Deco Stunning Chic Gallery Design Trends 2017 Of Lampadaire Design Pour is one of pictures thet are related with the picture before in the collection gallery. If you would like to see the Chambre Orientale Deco Avec Lampadaire Design Pour D Coration De Jardin Statue Impressionnant Et Lampadaire Design Pour Decoration De Jardin Statue Impressionnant Chambre Orientale Deco Stunning Chic Gallery Design Trends 2017 Of Lampadaire Design Pour in High Resolution [HD Resolution] version, please press the right click on picures/image then choose "Save as Image" option, and done. You will get Chambre Orientale Deco Avec Lampadaire Design Pour D Coration De Jardin Statue Impressionnant Et Lampadaire Design Pour Decoration De Jardin Statue Impressionnant Chambre Orientale Deco Stunning Chic Gallery Design Trends 2017 Of Lampadaire Design Pour pictures that you want. The exactly dimension of Chambre Orientale Deco Avec Lampadaire Design Pour D Coration De Jardin Statue Impressionnant Et Lampadaire Design Pour Decoration De Jardin Statue Impressionnant Chambre Orientale Deco Stunning Chic Gallery Design Trends 2017 Of Lampadaire Design Pour was 1024x768 pixels. You can also look for some pictures by collection on below this picture. Find the other picture or article about Chambre Orientale Deco here. We hope it can help you to get information of the picture.


text:
UPDATED: AZ stokes $45B sales hopes with expanded approval for breast cancer drug Faslodex
by Emily Wasserman |
Mar 4, 2016 9:19am
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot
AstraZeneca ($AZN) scored FDA approval for an expanded indication for its breast cancer drug Faslodex, a win for the company as it looks to cancer drugs to boost its revenues by 2023.
The FDA signed off on Faslodex in combination with Pfizer's ($PFE) Ibrance to treat women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HER2-) advanced or metastatic breast cancer (MBC) who have already received hormone therapy. Faslodex was approved in 2002 to treat postmenopausal women whose cancer worsened after hormone therapy.
The new indication "provides another important treatment option for patients," the company told FiercePharma in an email. Faslodex demonstrates "a clear increase in progression-free survival in patients," Dennis Slamon, chief of the Hematology/Oncology division at UCLA, said in a statement. Regulators based their approval on a Phase III study showing that the Faslodex and Ibrance combo tacked on 4.9 months to patients' lives, meeting its primary endpoint and outshining Faslodex and a placebo.
With the latest approval under its belt, AstraZeneca's "current focus is evaluating the full potential of Faslodex for MBC, the area where we believe patient need is currently the greatest," the company said. "AstraZeneca has a long heritage in breast cancer and is committed to leading the way in developing and optimizing breast cancer therapies for all patient groups."
The new indication gives some additional sales potential to Faslodex, which generated $704 million for AstraZeneca in 2015. The latest approval also gives AstraZeneca some added momentum as it follows through on CEO Pascal Soriot's goal of broadening the company's footprint in oncology. Last year, the company when fighting off Pfizer's unwanted advances said that it would grow its revenue to $45 billion by 2023. And about $12 billion of that haul will come from its most advanced cancer meds, AstraZeneca said at the time.
At least so far, the company seems to be making progress. In November, AstraZeneca snagged FDA approval for its new targeted lung cancer pill Tagrisso. The company has high hopes for the drug, predicting $3 billion in peak sales.
AstraZeneca is also looking to M&A for growth. In December, the company said that it would shell out $7 billion for a majority stake in Acerta Pharma to get its hands on its in-development blood cancer therapy. AstraZeneca management has said that the drug, acalabrutinib, could bring in $5 billion a year at its peak.
- read the statement
Special Report: The top 15 pharma companies by 2014 revenue - AstraZeneca
Editor's note: This article was updated with a statement from AstraZeneca.
Emily Wasserman


Web business can help companies strengthen the links between customers and suppliers. Under this environment, individual customers are getting much smarter and their needs are changing much faster than ever before. The customers can compare products and services with a variety of rich information provided from Web business systems, so that they can easily move to new products or services. Accordingly, many companies have conceived Web business systems to individual customers as a critical instrument for their business success and so have made a lot of efforts to develop and maintain them.


The venue is located about three hours east of the Bay Area in Pinecrest, California. Use this Google Maps link to get directions to Lair of the Golden Bear – Camp Blue.
You have several options: There are shared tent cabins that accommodate four to six people; you can bring your own tent and camp on the grounds; you can rent a private tent cabin; or you can stay in your RV, but you must purchase a separate RV pass. Accommodations and guidelines can be found here.
Here is a list of workshops offered at the festival.
SoulPlay is an alcohol and drug-free environment.
This professional team provides emotional and practical support at every event for festival attendees.


The paintings were stolen by three armed, masked men the night of July 1 into early July 2, 1976, from the home of Mae Persky, 520 Grafton St. The three men cut the telephone wires to the home, bound Ms. Persky, her nurse companion and caretaker and ransacked the home. They stole the paintings, furs and other valuables. The roughly two-hour robbery ended with one of the robbers stating, "Give us an hour to get away or we'll come back and burn the …. place to the ground," according to the police report. The paintings had been purchased in 1945 by Mrs. Persky's husband, Abraham Persky. The insurance company for the Persky estate paid $45,000 on the policy for the three paintings. OneBeacon Insurance Co. is the "successor-in-interest" to the insurance company at the time of the robbery, Commercial Union Assurance. Mrs. Persky, whose husband was the former president of the Worcester Knitting Co., left the paintings to Ms. Yoffie and her husband, William Yoffie, in her will. he died Aug. 21, 1979. She was 86 at the time of the robbery, according to news reports. Mr. Yoffie was president of Worcester Knitting Co. and a trustee of the Abraham S. Persky Charitable Trust. He left the interest in the paintings to his wife when he died April 2007. For years, the paintings remained missing. They resurfaced last year when Patrick Conley went to have them authenticated by a Newport, R.I., art dealer. Mr. Conley had received the three paintings from his brother William Conley as collateral for $22,000 in loans in 1998 and 1999. Because William Conley never repaid his brother, Patrick Conley kept the paintings as part of their written loan agreement. It is unclear how antiques dealer William Conley obtained the paintings. When the paintings were determined to be stolen, the FBI took custody of them and the legal battle began. In previous interviews, Patrick Conley said he had no idea the paintings were stolen.
I haven't been able to track down the judgment yet, so I can't comment on the legal issues involved. I can say with some certainty that this is a classic stolen art dispute between an original owner (or her successor in interest) and a subsequent purchaser or acquirer who purports to be in good faith. This is a dispute between two relatively innocent parties, and jurisdictions have very different handling of this kind of situation — not so much in the US or the UK, but in civilian systems like Iitaly or Switzerland purchasers can acquire good title to these stolen works.


Penny Marshall was best known for playing Laverne DeFazio on the ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley, but she also made headlines for her high-profile marriage to Rob Reiner. Marshall, who passed away on December 17 at age 75, was married to Reiner for 10 years — thick in the middle of their successful 1970s sitcom runs — according to Variety.
Before either one of them became famous, Penny Marshall married Rob Reiner in 1971, when he was 23 and she was 27. They divorced in 1981.
The future superstars grew up across the street from one another in the Bronx, though they'd never met.
"It was a very wide street," Penny told CNN.
Fast forward to Hollywood, where Rob Reiner played Archie Bunker's son-in-law, Mike "Meathead" Stivic, on All in the Family. Penny Marshall's character of Laverne, meanwhile, was introduced on a 1976 episode of ABC's Happy Days— as Fonzie's (Henry Winkler) date — just before the Laverne & Shirley spinoff debuted with co-star Cindy Williams. In a funny twist, Penny Marshall was actually considered for the role of Gloria Bunker Stivic on the CBS comedy, before Sally Struthers was cast on the show.
"I was very lucky to have lived with her and her funnybone. I will miss her," Reiner wrote.
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Penny Marshall revealed that she stayed on good terms with Rob Reiner after their 1981 divorce. She also explained that she stayed in the marriage long enough to know when it was time to call it quits.


Dave Hebert (aka Dave A'Bear): This weekend doing special shows Moe's Alley in at Santa Cruz and at Great American Music Hall with light show at both.
This weekend doing special shows Moe's Alley in at Santa Cruz and at Great American Music Hall with light show at both.
On September 6th we are playing at Moe's Alley, one of our favorite places to play and let loose in Santa Cruz! For those fans attending the show at Moe's you are in for a special treat as we are bringing a laser light show for the first time to this venue. It's going to be a great night!
We are also very excited about the upcoming show at The Great American Music Hall on September 7th! For the first time in the Bay Area, we are going to re-create the Jerry Garcia Band show from March 2nd 1990. We have been working diligently in not leaving the smallest details out, so for the fans that were there, you will re-live that show. Also, we are bringing back the laser light show that we've done in the past and has been highly successful. This is one show you don't want to miss!


Brakes-when coming to stop pedal is hard then drops about an inch more before vehicle stops.anti lock will sometimes engage and stop vehicle. After vehicle stops I can continue to push pedal all the way to floor. Dealer replaced rear dump valve but problem still there. Master cylinder has been replaced, new rotors, new back brake shoes(3rd set). Brake problem started in Jan 2001. Intake gasket is leaking. Fuel pump is running very noisy, nosier than when new. I know that this means it is going to go.so I will have to replace it.
During impact with another vehicle the master cylinder sheared off the fire wall rendering brakes inoperable after impact. Do deployment of driver nor passenger side air bag resulted in driver suffered a fratured sternum. Vehicle totaled.
My vehicle ran head-on into the side of a car that ran a stop sign. My car was so damaged that the insurance adjustor "totaled" it. The impact was so severe that I, the driver, sustained a fracture of the sternum (I was wearing a seat belt with shoulder harness). The air bags of my car did not go off, but the air bags of the car I hit did go off. On impact the brake mastercylinder with the power assist unit was broken off the fire wall by the ABS module. Therefore I did not have any brakes and rolled for another 300 feet before coming to rest against a tree in the lower shoulder of the road.
I had problems with the brakes once. They just filled up the brake fluid. 2nd time they replaced the master cylinder. I had problems with the electrical. They said it was the wiring harness at the engine.I had problems with the air conditioning. Took it in two or three times for that. They replaced some switches. Then had to take it in again and they replaced the rear airconditioner. We purchased this truck to pull a 20 ft trailer the trailer weighs 4200 lb. The Suburban has a 3.73 differential and the trailering pkg. Plus post traction or whatever thety call it now! we went on a vacation in Nov. Planning on being home the 1st of the year. Our !St differential broke outside of frederick md. It was replaced. Upon trying to return home the 2nd differential broke! it was replaced in louisville ky. Continuning our Venture home. The 3rd differential went out in mobile ala. They gave me a very difficult time. Told me it was my fault. I was either going too fast of the trailer was too heavy. Neither acusations were true! upon finally arriving home (almost) the 4th differential went out and replaced. I have lost all faith & trust in this vechicle. Am scared to death to take it on the road. My husband is 67 years old and has dreamed of his retirement all his life. Now we are stuck with a Suburban we don't dare take on the road for fear of it breaking down again. Chevrolet refused to do anything about it. The garage we purchased it from has been very nice. However, they also have been no help in this issue! any help you can give pertaining to Chevrolet replacing my Suburban wouyld be greatly appreciated.


text:
Philip Humber claims place in history with unlikely perfect game for White Sox
When it was over, when his catcher had gathered the remains of one final hitter, and when his teammates had burst from his dugout after a little more than two-and-a-quarter hours of perfection, Philip Humber fell to the infield grass Saturday afternoon at Safeco Field.
In a professional career that had begun one pick after Justin Verlander in the 2004 draft, that had seen one splashy trade (from the New York Mets to the Minnesota Twins for Johan Santana), and that had endured Tommy John surgery, two waiver claims, a line drive to the face and the general disappointment of a top prospect gone so-so, Humber had finally – and sweetly – found his place in the game.
The 29-year-old fifth starter for the Chicago White Sox, in the 30th start of his big-league career, threw the 21st perfect game in history, the 19th of the modern era.
Over 96 pitches in a ballpark and against a lineup both built for a pitcher, Humber struck out nine Seattle Mariners in the 4-0 victory. He got five ground-ball outs, 13 fly-ball outs.
In the ninth inning, Humber struck out Michael Saunders on a 3-and-2 slider, got pinch-hitter John Jaso to fly to short right field, and then struck out pinch-hitter Brendan Ryan on a full-count slider.
The final pitch rolled away from White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, and for a moment it appeared Ryan would have a chance to reach first base, killing the perfect game. Ryan believed he'd checked his swing, however, and as he argued with plate umpire Brian Runge, Pierzynski retrieved the ball and – with Humber urging him on – threw the ball to first base.
The 27th consecutive out recorded, Humber half-collapsed and half-threw himself to the turf, as if to honor the strange, magical and dominating performance that is every perfect game, not just his. Within seconds he was buried beneath his fellow White Sox.
To the names Roy Halladay, Randy Johnson, Catfish Hunter, Cy Young, Don Larsen and Sandy Koufax, legends with perfect games, add Philip Humber.
[Related: Philip Humber's long road back from Tommy John surgery | Perfect games]
To the most unlikely of 273 no-hitters – including Bud Smith's, Juan Nieves', Jose Jimenez's and Tommy Greene's – add Philip Humber's.
On a Saturday schedule that would see starts by Verlander, Halladay, Clayton Kershaw, Stephen Strasburg and Jered Weaver, the day belonged to Humber, the first to throw a perfect game since Halladay almost two years ago.
In 29 previous career starts since 2007, Humber had not thrown a shutout. He had not thrown a complete game. His career record was 11-10, 9-9 as a starter.
Then, he was throwing fastballs past a Mariners lineup that would not be confused with the elite of the game, but has its capable moments. Then he was freezing a Mariner lineup with sliders and curveballs. And then the Seattle crowd was standing and rooting for the Texas-born right-hander – against its own Mariners – to finish it, to be perfect for an afternoon.
"I mean, I can't even put it into words," Humber said later. "I'm just so happy. There are so many good things happening right now."
He mentioned his wife, told her through the television screen that this had been for her, and the baby that is on the way.
[More: Philip Humber delivers on promise at last with perfect game | Photos]
Yes, with the nation's eyes trained toward Boston, the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park, and the horror show that is the Red Sox, the story was a continent away, in the right arm of a largely forgotten talent. Once, Humber was going to be the next ace of the Mets (he even wears Tom Seaver's 41 with the White Sox), and then of the Twins, for whom he never made a start. He pitched in eight games for the Kansas City Royals in 2010, then was claimed off waivers by the Oakland A's, then was claimed by the White Sox a month later, before the 2011 season.
A full-time big-leaguer for the first time at 28, Humber made 26 starts and pitched 163 innings for the White Sox in 2011. He won nine games.
There had never, however, been a hint of this, of nine full innings of mis-hits and defensive swings, of 27 up and 27 down. He'd gone to two three-ball counts, both in the ninth inning. In the middle three innings – the fourth through the sixth – Humber threw a total of 20 pitches, almost certainly preserving his energy for the final three.
Humber continued authoritatively, and the Mariners went away meekly, and the last of them swung over the top of one final breaking ball. And while Humber was beneath that tangled mess of ballplayers, he almost certainly had a clear view of history, and of one spectacular day that no one saw coming.
"This is awesome," Humber said. "I'm so thankful."
Other popular content on the Yahoo! network:
• Trades for high NFL draft picks discussed more than previous years
• Raffi Torres suspended 25 games for putting Marian Hossa on stretcher
• Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 'I feel like I'm the best'
• Shine: Little-known baseball facts to impress the kids


最近一个case, 使用ANSI JOIN时, 使用cardinality(view_name.table_name 1000000000) 这个hint不起作用.
The view_name.table_name notation for global hints does not work for queries using ANSI join syntax because the optimizer generates additional views during parsing. When using ANSI join syntax, specify the query block name in the hint instead of theview_name.table_name notation.
解决方法: 在view中使用qb_name指定query block名称, 比如inner_view, 在sql的全局hint中使用t2@inner_view引用视图中的表t2, 可以看到此时cardinality hint生效了.
使用 partition wise join 和并行执行的组合提高性能.
增加Top Event和Top SQL的AAS(Average Active Sessions)信息, 对于每个Top SQL, 计算排名第一和第二的等待事件和所占的百分比.
可以根据实际的终端大小, 调整监控界面的高度, 比如整个监控窗口的高度, Top Event/Active Session Graph的显式高度, 最多显示多少条Top SQL等.
支持11g R1以上的版本, 增加Exadata相关的统计信息, 如offload的比例, Storage Index消除的物理IO和Smart Flash Cache的命中次数.
使用默认设置, 只需调用q.sql, 默认的显示窗口大小为40 * 175.
你可以调整整个窗口的高度, 以及Active Session Graph和top sql的高度. sqlplus 的arraysize必须等于整个窗口高度的两倍.
创建两个结构相同的表t1和t2, 只是每个月最后的一个分区第二个分区键的high value不同, t1为'V40′, t2为maxvalue.
对于表t1, 因为201407的最后一个分区p_201407_V40的high value为(201407,'V40′), 那可能出现(201407,'ZZZ')的数据大于(201407,'V40′), 需要放到201408的第一个分区p_201408_V10. 所以使用条件month_id=201407时, 必须扫描p_201408_V10这个分区, 此时执行计划中pstat=1, pstop=5.
对于表t2, 因为201407的最后一个分区p_201407_V40的high value为(201407,maxvalue), 201407所有大于等于(201407,'V30′)的数据, 都会放在7月份的最后一个分区. 使用条件month_id时, 分区裁剪之后, 只需要扫描201407开头的分区. 此时执行计划中pstart=1, pstop=4. 避免对201408第一个分区不必要的扫描.
我们组(Real World Performance Group)老板Andrew Holdsworth录制了一系列关于Oracle Performance的视频, 强烈推荐给对Oracle性能感兴趣的朋友, 每个视频10分钟左右, 这20个视频是RWP为期三天半培训的精华浓缩, 每个视频涉及的主题都有真实demo演示, 我相信每个人都可以从RWP的经验获益.
最近在一台X4-2半配上用SLOB测试了Write-back Smart Flash Cache对于随机写的性能, 记录一下, 测试的时候只有6个cell节点可用, 而不是7个.
Oracle后台进程Database write(dbwr)负责把buffer cache中的脏块写回到数据文件中, 这些写操作几乎都是随机写的. 为了让dbwr尽可能进行繁忙的随机写, 可以把buffer cache设置的足够小, 这个测试中设为192M, 表CF1每个数据块只包含一条记录, 思路是每次update 64条记录, 大约产生64个脏块. 把redo logfile size设置足够大, 通过set C2='A'尽可能少得产生redo, 避免lgwr成为瓶颈.
存储节点的IOPS, 使用392并发时, flash卡德IOPS为1百万, 如果满配的14个存储节点的话, 会接近datasheet所说的2,660,000的flash IOPS.
存储节点的IOPS/MBPS会比awr报告中的值稍大, 因为对于写操作, 在write-back模式下, 需要写两份到flash卡上(normal redundency), 这也意味这打开write-back的话, 会牺牲一般的flash的容量, 这是设置write-back时需要权衡的.
对于有复杂的过滤条件的sql, 为了在执行计划中得到正确的cardinality, 统计信息未必有帮助, 包括extended statistics. 比如下面in和like的组合条件, 或者where条件中使用了自定义的函数.
这时候dynamic sampling可能是唯一的选择. 下面是一个例子, 采用level为6的采样之后, cardinality更为接近真实的数据.
在oracle不是原生支持并行处理的地方, 可以利用parallel pipelined function这个特性DIY你想要的并行的效果. 比如通过定制, 把数据并行导出到不同的数据文件, 就快导出速度. 这篇博客介绍对于包含connect by的sql语句的一个优化例子. 在实际的客户系统中, 结合Exadata计算能力和sql并行改造, 获得上百倍或者上千倍的性能提升也是常见的.
准备parallel pipelined table function, 对于每个root, 输入rowid, 单独进行一次connect by. 以下是parallel pipelined function用到的脚本.


text:
For traveling abroad in nearly 180 countries around the world, Sprint adds unlimited and 2G data speed with calls costing 20 cents per minute. Beyond international travel, each customer inside the US also receives 10GB of LTE mobile hotspot data and plans like iPhone Forever or Galaxy Forever that offer a new iPhone or Samsung device after 12 equipment installment payments.
Other International Cell Phones DO NOT give the same crystal-clear call quality that the World Talk & Text Phone gives you! That's because the World Talk & Text Phone automatically uses whichever foreign network in the area has the strongest signal. You therefore get the best call quality available to humankind, wherever you travel, GUARANTEED. Amazingly, you get better coverage than most of the locals get! (How unfair!)
Most major U.S. phone companies give you the option of choosing a plan that allows you to make calls, send texts and access data while traveling abroad. These plans may be offered on a daily basis or as a temporary service that you can set up for a single month when you know you'll be leaving the country. Each company offers different plans for various prices that work for a number of phone models and in designated countries. Per-minute calling rates vary for different countries.
For each service, we computed the cost of a few typical bundles of smartphone service, setting minimal use at 1 gigabyte (GB) of data, moderate use at 3 GB, and heavy use at 5 GB. (Research firms' estimates have shown steady increases in average use since the first version of this guide, but usage estimates per carrier have also diverged as some carriers have switched to selling only unlimited-data subscriptions: In the second quarter of 2018, Strategy Analytics found that Android users who had opted into its survey used on average 5.9 GB on T-Mobile, 5 GB on Sprint, 4.5 GB on Verizon, and 3.9 GB on AT&T. However, usage outside of the big four can be lower, to judge from the much lower monthly average reported by the wireless trade group CTIA for 2017: only 1.3 GB.
Verizon's CDMA-based network (used when you don't have LTE service) isn't capable of simultaneous voice and data use. This means, for instance, that if you're using your phone to navigate while you're driving, and you get a voice call in an area without 4G service, you may lose the call. But the company's far-flung LTE deployment has addressed this limitation in many areas.
We consistently strive to offer our international SIM card customers the best possible experience. This includes providing friendly customer support, fast product shipping, improving our products and services, decreasing the cost of mobile services, and affordable pricing. But don't take our word for it, here are some real, verified reviews that our past customers have left about OneSimCard.com
Okay first of all let me get this out of the way. Do not worry about the chinese government spying on you lol Huawei is there to make money by selling phones, period. If you ask me I believe Samsung and apple had something to do with that spying rumor because they want to keep the competition down in America and Chinese phones pose a threat. After all why buy a phone for 1000 dollars when you can get one almost just as good for less than 300. So with that being said, this phone is amazing. Super fast fingerprint scanner, camera quality is amazing, if you handed this phone to someone who didn't know huawei, they would think you paid three times the amount that you actually did. I asked Huawei about a update to Android 8.0 and they said it is confirmed and should be released in April ... full review
Since any information I accrue during my travels is backed up the second I hook up my phone to my computer using iTunes, saving me both time and effort. Although international plans are now readily available through most carriers, there are SIM cards available abroad that I can pop into my phone for the duration of my trip, and even if those sim cards aren't available immediately, there're hotspots around that will allow me to have immediate use of Wi-Fi.
Our rates to make and receive phone calls and for mobile data are small fractions of what the major carriers charge and typically with better coverage and faster data speeds and with transparent pricing. With Cellular Abroad, the service is pay as you go so you never need to worry about how much you are spending. International cellular service is what we do and what we know best.
We've some of our favorite cell phone plans in these categories already. Ready to start comparing yourself? Head over to WhistleOut's comparison engine, choose your text/talk/data preferences, type in your home address, and press "Search." For a more detailed breakdown, check out this step-by-step guide to using WhistleOut to find your next cell phone plan.
Kitchen & DiningBakeware,Coffee, Tea, & Espresso,Cookboo...20011 LuggageBackpacks,Briefcases & Laptop Bags,Carry...2997 Mattresses & AccessoriesMattress Toppers & Pads,Mattresses488 Office & School SuppliesDesk Accessories,Home Office Furniture,N...12188 Outdoor DécorDoormats, Flags & Wind Chimes,Lighting,P...10416 Patio & GardenBird Feeders & Food,Fire Pits & Outdoor...20238 Seasonal DécorChristmas,Easter,General Seasons,Hallowe...6657 Storage & OrganizationBathroom Storage,Closet Storage,Entryway...5919
The number one reason is because the 6S is compatible with CDMA and GSM networks–therefore usable worldwide. While all Apple products are a target for thieves, standard features including iMessage and a powerful camera makes iPhone superior to other phones when traveling internationally and traveling light. The iPhone 6S is smaller in size than many iPhones, so it's less likely to be a target. It's also older–a secondhand 6S won't leave as big of a dent in your pocket if it's stolen. What's more, the automatic backup and syncing features will help you hold on to all your photos and information.Compared to previous iPhones, the 6S is made out of sturdier material (for more heavy usage) and has a better front-facing camera (for Skype and Facetime calls back home to family and friends). And, as with all iPhones, you'll appreciate the long-term investment. Apple's hardware always have a long-term compatibility with software updates.
Verizon has shuffled up its unlimited plans, and that has an impact on people who like to use their data plan while traveling. Go Unlimited and Beyond Unlimited subscribers both enjoy unlimited talk, text and data for no additional charge in Mexico and Canada. However, while calls and messages are truly unlimited, data will be throttled from LTE to 2G speeds after 512MB.
Verizon's plans are consistently more expensive than those of its competitors. For example, the T-Mobile One unlimited plan starts at $70 for one line, with data speed throttled at 50 GB. Verizon's basic unlimited plan, by comparison, starts at $75, with data speed slowed at unpredictable times based on congestion. The next tier guarantees fast speeds until you hit 22 GB, with a price hike up to $85; the most advanced plan, with throttling at 75 GB, costs $95 for a single line.
Due to constantly shifting promotions and terms, family-plan pricing is difficult to sort through. Our Verizon single-line pick isn't competitive here because all of the lines on a Verizon subscription share the same data bucket. Verizon's largest capped-data option is 8 GB, so if that won't cover your family's usage, you have to upgrade to more expensive unlimited data plans: $130 for two lines of not-so-versatile Go Unlimited and its limits on mobile-hotspot and streaming-video use ($160 for Beyond Unlimited), or $160 for four lines of Go Unlimited ($200 for four lines of Beyond Unlimited).
Speed and capacity – When you really get down to it, the specs on the OnePLus 3T are mightily impressive. It comes with a Snapdragon 821 processor and 6GB of RAM as standard meaning functionality, and speed is fantastic. The basic (cheapest) model also comes with 64GB of storage, allowing you to take as many travel pics as you want without receiving storage notifications every 2 minutes.
Anyone who travels wants to be able to take decent photos on the move and the 16MP rear camera on the OnePlus 3T is a solid performer. It's not the best out there, but if you're taking photos mainly in daylight, you'll have no complaints. The colors are accurate, details sharp and because of the 6GB of RAM, it's easy to take multiple shots with no delays after the button press.
Finding the right phone plan to fit your needs is tricky. Beyond just dollars and cents, you need to consider which phones are supported by which wireless carriers and what coverage and data speeds are like in the area where you'll use your phone the most. Throw in carriers' near-continual plan changes — including multiple tiers of unlimited plans — and it's a recipe for confusion.
The phone is perfect except for two weird things. One is that its country setting is rigged for Canada and there's no way of changing it. The other, more serious, is that putting a finger on the side above SD card somehow affects touchscreen functionality, though the problem will likely go away when I buy a protective case. All in all, a great bargain.
A similar option to purchasing a phone abroad is to purchase a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to use in your own cell phone while you're traveling internationally. A SIM card is the part of a cell phone that holds the identity information and other personal data; if you switch your own SIM card for one that you purchase in another country, you can have all the benefits of a local phone (such as low in-country calling rates and a local phone number) without having to buy a whole new phone.
Between traditional subscription plans on the big four carriers, prepaid services, and companies reselling those four networks, you have hundreds of options for family plans, but the two-line rates of Metro by T-Mobile and the four-line deals of Verizon's prepaid service come out on top. These plans each use one of the top two networks, let you bring your own devices (the best way to save money while still getting a quality phone), and offer conveniences like the capability to use your phone as a mobile hotspot and roam overseas without paying painful-to-extortionate extra fees.
Assuming you make fewer calls than average, and you don't need Verizon's better network, Ting offers flexible billing and a choice of Sprint and T-Mobile coverage. Ting consistently ranks high in Consumer Reports reader surveys and placed well in past PCMag surveys (although it faded in that site's latest round of reader assessments). And with Ting's recent addition of third-party device financing, you can even have some of the same low up-front phone costs as with the big four.
A local SIM usually replaces your domestic phone number with a local one, so apps like Whatsapp or WeChat remain the simplest way to talk with friends back home without the whole "new number, who dis?" routine. You will, however, be able to call the local pizza place for a delivery or add your new international friends on Facebook without spending the extra coin on calls, texts, and data usage.
We focus on the Big Four because they dominate the market. But consumers looking for a good deal or great customer service should also check out smaller companies. Our ratings of 20 providers are based on the experiences of about 100,000 Consumer Reports members. The Big Four are all near the bottom of the chart, though T-Mobile rates somewhat higher than its competitors. (Ratings are available to members.)
Although prepaid and MVNO plans are cheaper, data is typically limited to around 3 GB; the highest cap we were able to find was 10GB. In other words, these plans are only going to work if you use very little data. You also won't have access to lightning-fast load times or recently released smartphones. You'll need to stick with a major carrier for either of these perks.
Children's Jewelry370 Diamond JewelryBracelets,Collections & Sets,Diamond Acc...4121 Fashion JewelryBracelets,Earrings,Fashion Collections &...45939 Fine Metal JewelryBracelets,Collections & Sets,Earrings,Ne...6517 Gemstone & Pearl JewelryBracelets,Collections & Sets,Earrings,Ne...9226 Jewelry Accessories & StorageBoxes & Holders,Cleaners & Accessories545