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Date: October 25, 2014
Cream Bassist and Vocalist Jack Bruce Died at Age 71
The legendary Jack Bruce of Cream died of liver disease at age 71 in his sweet abode in Suffolk, England as confirmed by his publicist. The musician had battled liver cancer for more than ten years and already underwent a transplant which nearly took his life.
Bruce was born on May 14, 1943 in the Glasgow suburb of Bishopbriggs. His musically inclined parents were known for their extensive travels in United States and Canada so he studied to 14 different schools. He got his formal education at Bellahouston Academy and finished his scholarship for composition and cello granted by the Royal Scottish Academy of Music.
His glorious career marked as lead vocalist and bassist of power trio Cream, which includes Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. The super group sold over 35 million albums and was awarded the first platinum disc for their Wheels of Fire. The Cream disbanded and went solo in 1968 at the height of their popularity. In Clapton’s autobiography wrote in 2007, he confessed that their unity as a band had disappeared causing the breakup. The group reunited in 2005 for their well-applauded concerts in New York City and London.
Prior to his death, Bruce still toured and played with Big Blues band and his recent 14th solo album “Silver Rails” was released earlier this year. He was well-acclaimed for mixing classical sounds, jazz and rock music. He will be remembered for his classics including “I Feel Free” and “Sunshine of Your Love”.
He survived by his wife, four children and a granddaughter. His family members shared their loss in a statement released which quoted “the world of music will be a poorer place without him but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts.”
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Acer Iconia W700 Review
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If you are looking for two types of computers rolled into one such as having a laptop and tablet, Acer’s Iconia W700 is for you. It is pure 11.6 inch tablet with no screen to flip around or keyboard dock makes it different among its competitors in the market. If you are used to the balance of any widescreen tablet, you can take this W700 which is a much better tablet and convertible laptop, needless to say that is operated by Windows 8, what more can you ask for? To know more about this wonderful tablet/laptop, check the product review for added information.
Specs
Acer Iconia W700 has Core i3/i5 runs at 1.4GHz, paired with 4GB RAM. The 11.6 inch HD IPS screen can display 1,920 x 1, 080 resolution and uses HD 3000 graphics. There is also USB 3.0 dock, 64/128GB SSD, and Bluetooth keyboard is included.
Design, Features and Connectivity
The Iconia W700 is one of the most affordable Windows 8 tablet to get attractive features. Acer has split the Windows 8 table range into an affordable Intel Atom CPU- based model with an HD ready screen and even more expensive Intel-Core0-I model and full HD screen.
It may not stand out with its original design touch; it is simple with its front layer of Gorilla glass which can make the transitions between the black bezel seamless and screen. The classic design catches the eye and the curved edges, connection and grilles are machine-cut with precision giving its high-end appearance. The sides and back are seamless metal. It is easy to grip due to its lack of tapering edges and curves.
For the connectivity, the W700 tablet is quite similar to its rivals. You will find the micro HDMi, the power jack and USB 3.0 port. While on the right side, you will find the volume controls with 3.5mm mic/headphone jack and the power.
Nokia Lumia 820 Review
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Nokia’s Windows 8 Mobile Phone line up for 2013 received attractions from the end-users. Nokia Lumia 820 only proves that you may not need a high-end and expensive mobile phone in order to get a unique experience. The resolution may not turn into your favors but it does not hinder your enjoyment of using it. Check the features and specs if you want to consider this mobile phone a must buy phone device.
Specs
The Nokia Lumia 820 has a dual core processor of 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 with a capacity of 1GB of Ram and 8GB internal memory. The 4.3 inch screen makes it slender look despite of the 5.6 ounce heavyweight with 8 megapixel camera resolution. Also included are Bluetooth 3.0, wireless radios which have b/g/n WI-Fi, Qi wireless charging,
Design and Key Features
The rear cover curves around the screen surround and eliminates any seams which can rest under your fingers. At 10mm thick with 160g in weight gives more appeal to the design. The Lumia 820’s buttons are more unusual. It sits alongside the power button and volume rocker at the right edge of the phone. The power button is mainly designed to sit under your thumb for easy grip and let you put the phone in standby mode.
Highs
One of the most important features of Nokia Lumia 820 is the 8GB internal memory and the microSim and MicroSD memory card slot underneath the battery which is easy to swap out for a spare if you like. Also, you have several options to replace the back cover in several colors like blue, yellow, red and more which you can match with the tile color choices in the Windows 8 interface. Another good aspect of Nokia Lumia 820 is the high sensitivity mode that allows the user access the touch screen with gloves on.
The highlight of Nokia Lumia 820 is the travel apps wherein you can access Nokia Drive, Maps, and Transit which offer directions and travel times. Currently, there are over 120,000 apps available to Windows Phone 8 as compared to 700,000 available apps from iOS and Android devices.
The photography is one important aspect of this phone. For a budget handset, the camera can capture color-rich images indoors, and outdoors. Plus, the battery lasts for a day without power-saving tweaks. For heavy phone users, you may want to carry a spare battery in case you needed.
Needless to say that Nokia Lumia 820 has lots to offer to mobile subscribers, most especially if they will maximize its full apps, and call features in availing many attractive packages offered by phone service provider. You may want to check also how a RingCentral business phone can be a great platform to make your mobile use more efficient based on your own communication needs.
Lows
Unfortunately, Nokia Lumia 820 does not have many fancy technology and functions that make the camera more impressive. The camera app does not have many settings as you are used to with other Android phones. The battery cover is quite difficult to remove. The only benefit you can get from this removable battery is that it incorporates a memory card slot without the need to ruin the phone's curves. Also, it does not have Gorilla Glass which protects the front which makes the phone more prone to scratches.
Overall, the display is a far cry from any high-end mobile phone but with its competitive price, you can get a speedy performance, comfortable design, and powerful operating system which gives you access to Windows 8 apps.
Pros
The Acer Iconia W700 has an outstanding operating system, Windows 8 which runs the full version of latest OS rather than the short and cut down RT edition which allows you to install Windows application and control the device using the touch screen.
While others have a keyboard dock solution, W700 has a USB hub cradle and a separate keyboard which makes it attractive to some end-users. The cradle increases the tablet’s USB ports to three. Another nice value-add is the distinct and large un-portable W700’s dock and included on the device by default than an optional extra. The USB ports are in landscape mode facing left. On the other hand, the V-leg at the back of the device can be removed and can be inserted so that the tablet can be placed in portrait mode.
You can dock the W700 is very simple by taking it back out or sliding it in. It is also worth to mention that emphasizing the dock is a non-mobile desktop solution, it provides a Bluetooth keyboard. This is to match the tablet more predominantly metallic finish and attractive to type on.
Likewise, the tablet is best to integrate with RingCentral business phone in order to access several features like video conferencing, video chat, etc. to fully enjoy the unique experience of Iconia W700.
Cons
Disappointingly, the W700’s cradle is built out of plastic and none of the tablet has premium feel. Its absence of micro SD card reader for adding some storage beyond the internal 64GB solid state disk makes the tablet’s inbuilt storage. While other users like the effect of having separate keyboard, others would have preferred to have a combined keyboard dock.