A couple of weeks ago, I detailed the Nokia Lumina 700 series of cell phones and what it had to offer the mobile phone user seeking an alternative to the ubiquitous iPhone and Android phones. At the time, the Lumina 700 was the tops in Windows Phone 7 (WP7) offerings.

Released this past Easter Sunday(!?), the Lumina 900 tops the 700 with bigger this, faster that and at a  price that has the phone world talking. Phone service providers are offering this top-line phone for just $99 (USD). If you live outside the US, I'll leave it to you to figure out exchange rates, but rest assured, that's cheap. Regardless, it seems the 900 is the current pinnacle of WP7 development.

So, is the pinnacle a big deal? Mostly. Strengths include a gorgeous design, funky colors if you want them, decent battery life, no dropped calls and very good data throughput.

The last time I saw a phone this color was...never.
(nokia.com)

Where does the Lumina 900 fall short? Internet connections can be funky, The WP7 software tends to get confused on 3rd party apps like Twitter and the camera is merely adequate (is adequate enough for a top-line phone?).

Joshua Topolsky from theverge.com has been testing a Lumina 900 for some time now and has a full review of the phone here- the good the bad and the middling. His verdict? Oh no no no , you'll have to go to the site to see for yourself what he thought of this phone Nokia is making in an attempt to establish once and for all Windows Phone 7 as a legitimate competitor to Apple and Android. 

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Ford announced the Model 2013 Ford Taurus SHO prior to the event in New York Auto Show and has made quite a spectacle of it. When the excitement building among the crowd, the model revealed and explained to the leaders of Ford's most recent and new additions to the SHO. Train, pop artist, so the stage and shook the administrators Ford deserves an hour of hits.

Ford Taurus Super High Output Fans will have to wait until the spring of 2012 to get their hands on the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO, but that does not stop salivating over the recent release. Design, technology additions and improvements in performance began in 2013 Taurus SHO a notch in the battle with the powers large sedan.
Ford have used their resources and their adherents and followers SHO threaded forums for advice on what to put in the latest model to the next level. "To listen SHO buyers and enthusiasts encouraged us to strengthen the design and driving characteristics for the new model 2013," said Gordon platto, chief designer at Ford. "For us it was a clear indication that Customers SHO passionate feelings about the aesthetics and design and performance. "

Forddesign members took this information and join forces to build the SHO 2013 to improve the design and performance of the car. approach with the Ford brand SHO were generally more powerful model fit the standard model. The only difference you see usually is when the turbocharged engine revved and took to the streets. Ford has changed their attitude a bit with the Taurus SHO 2013 and has taken steps to differentiate subtle in appearance from the standard model.

Performance, black grill SHO exclusive and high-powered projectors to give a sporty touch to the new SHO. Individual rocker, 19 ", premium all-season tires give the SHO a sport more muscular, but with the car. Ford also replaced the tail lights with new LED lights and keep the two chrome exhaust pipes at the rear. Inside, Ford redesigned the layout of the cabin to provide a new center stack, steering wheel and the display panel.

Under the hood, 2013 Ford SHO is powered by a fuel, 3.5L, V6 twin turbo EcoBoost is expected to release an estimated power output 365 and is equipped with four-wheel drive system. Enhanced Ford SHO's Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPA), which corresponds to the driver control, action and cornering on the road. Optimized EPAS system helped to increase the efficiency and the highway is 25 mpg 2013 SHO, and added a new Active Park Assist, a technology that enables the parking area.

Improved technology in the last Taurus SHO 2013 is the addition of SYNC ® ™ Touch with My Ford.

Buttons and meters were removed and replaced by monitors of beautiful, rich LCD and buttons on the steering wheel to navigate through the system Touch My Ford ™. The system connects to cell phones, MP3 players, flash drives and other multimedia devices. Drivers have access to carry out 10,000 orders in hand on the steering wheel or with a single voice command. The Ford SYNC ® Touch my ™ technology designed to keep driver's eyes on the road and safety a top priority. The system's unique features include the integrated use of cell phone hands-free, customizable views of the instrument to show the preferences of each driver can connect a smartphone and create a router for the laptops to surf the net while driving , and the system step by step navigation.

"Taurus is already providing a range of exclusive class technologies that no other competitor can match," says Chief Programme Engineer Bill Gubing. "Our team understands how important it is to continue to expand our technology to answer the next Taurus and its customers over their respective games. "

The big push technology on my system with SYNC ™ ® Touch brings 2013 Ford Taurus SHO ,Ford is ahead of its competitors and respond directly to the needs of consumers in a world driven by technology.

The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO has made great strides in improving their appearance, technology, performance and functionality for its pilots. The car seems to take a dip in the market for large sedans and certainly a lot of style and fashion to take the release of spring 2012.

As for the luxury automaker's German, not really much better than an Audi. Their model A6 is the older
brother of the A4 motorway and manages to hit everything that is good for his younger brother to another level. Cool, automotive business is upper class of the day with the A6 - 3 variations with sports in the lineup. As often happens with Audi, each change takes place in its market to perfection. A6 type will be of interest to entrepreneurs and those who want the look and convenience of a sedan, while the Avant Allroad Quattro and will appeal to those who want the same style, but with the space of a building or sit on the field.

The model is currently focused on the new A6 sedan, which recently received a facelift in 2012 and is due for release in April of this year. Aesthetically, it was a nice change, a completely new front-end to pay very much like the Audi R8 supercar. Having the ideas were formally model A8 headlights are now bent and curved around the edge of the body to tell him, look aggressive, and grill have been replaced by sharper, more irritable. The basket is also made significant changes to last year's model, in which much sleeker design. What are the results of re-designing a car that the business as with the class, but still hold means sporty look. It works surprisingly well and I managed to keep a class A6, despite marginal.
Available in two iterations - SE and S line, the new A6 engine features 4 sizes when it ships, ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 liters and a choice of diesel or gasoline. The cheapest option is of course the SE, but not for one second think that the quality compromises. The interior is typical Audi class with a mix of precious woods and leather Milan aim to offer this premium business sense. A superb Bang & Olufsen accompanies interior comfort, with a total of 15 speakers and many of the technology used is taken from their famous house BeoLab 5 Speaker Series. An incredibly powerful 1200-watt amplifier powers the system while the CD includes SD card slots to allow the portable storage and playback of MP3 files. Moving outside the car, we alloy wheels standard on both models and a practical electromagnetic sensor parking aid, so keep your precious di A6 away from these dreaded borders has never been easy.

Confirmed prices for new A6 is excellent value for money, for the model of the standard A6 2.0l you only have to pay £ 34,355 to keep them in line with that of its rival BMW 5-series. Do not underestimate the size of the engine or 2.0la even more grunt 177bhp enough for you to get where you want with time to spare. Not to mention the joy of producing low emissions of just 129 g / km, which should save for your next luxury purchase much easier. It undoubtedly seems to be a great buy for any businessman who wants a high performance sports car that does not compromise on quality and luxury. Offers a number of engine health at launch, and with a choice of diesel fuel, there should be something for everyone. Put it on your list that his only to watch no doubt.

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