HP unveils budget Windows Stream notebooks with 1TB OneDrive storage

HP has unveiled low-cost Windows 8.1-based Stream notebooks and two Windows 8.1 Stream tablets.

If bright blue and purple notebooks make you happy at work, then HP's two new Windows 8 Stream notebooks could be your next device, thanks to a price tag that undercuts HP's new Chromebook lineup and a rather sizeable chunk of cloud storage.

Priced to compete head on with Chromebooks and aimed at consumers who want to "work and play", the 11.6-inch HD display Stream will be available for purchase in the US from November from $200, while the 13.3-inch Stream will be available from $230. 

Like Chromebooks, Stream devices are meant to operate mostly through a browser with enough additional chops, thanks to Windows, to run apps locally.

They also come with a bevy of Microsoft extras, including 1TB of OneDrive storage for a year, though that's a special introductory offer, which may dial back to the original 200GB slated for the devices.

The HP Stream notebooks also include a one year subscription to Office 365 Personal, and a $25 gift card to spend on apps, videos or Xbox games from the Microsoft Store.

The larger HP Stream will also include an optional 200MB of free 4G data each month from T-Mobile, although that's a limited time offer. It's also the only model available with a touchscreen option.

The two new devices join the recently announced 14-inch HP Stream notebook, which starts at $299, but instead of an AMD processor, the smaller notebooks are powered by an Intel Celeron processor and have 32GB of eMMC flash memory.

According to HP, the 11.6-inch Stream has an eight hours and 15 minutes battery life while playing HD video, while it's up to seven hours and 45 minutes for the 13.3 inch device under the same conditions.

Also launching from HP are two new tablets, the Intel-based HP Stream 7 and HP Stream 8, which again are Windows 8.1 based devices and similarly come with extras from Microsoft.

As their names suggest, the new tablets have seven-inch and eight-inch displays, and come with a one year Office 365 subscription, and 1TB of OneDrive storage for one year. The Stream 8 includes the same 4G data deal as the 13.3 inch Stream notebook.

The HP Stream 7 starts at $100, while the HP Stream 8 starts at $150.

31 ways to improve your iPhone's battery life

Making the most out of your iPhone's battery (updated for iOS 8)
Although iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus land with better or the same battery life as their predecessors, they can’t compare to some of the other devices on the market, which can last in some cases for days at a time. 

iOS 8 comes with a number of improvements but also new features that can drain your battery life even further.

These tweaks aim to extend your battery life — at times forsaking some of the new functionality — allowing you to get the best out of your new or existing iPhone.

Sepang MotoGP: Marc Marquez takes record-equalling 12th win of 2014

Marc Marquez took his first MotoGP victory since August as he defeated Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo in the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.

After his astounding streak of 10 wins in the first 10 grands prix of 2014, Marquez had only won once in the following six races, and crashed in three of them.

He finally put that right in Malaysia, though only after a first-corner brush with Lorenzo that dropped him to eighth.

Lorenzo had made a good start to put his Yamaha between Honda duo Dani Pedrosa and Marquez as they approached Turn 1, where contact between the two champions sent both wide.

While Marquez dropped all the way to eighth, Lorenzo pulled back onto the line in third place, and then swiftly overtook both fast-starter Andrea Dovizioso's Ducati and Pedrosa to lead at the end of the opening lap.

Pedrosa then fell from second place at the final corner on lap two, but there was little respite for Lorenzo as Valentino Rossi and the recovering Marquez were soon on his tail.

The lead trio spent the first half of the race covered by just a few tenths as they ran in a very tense three-bike train.

After many, many attempts under braking, Rossi finally got ahead of Lorenzo at half-distance.

Marquez followed the Italian soon afterwards, with Lorenzo - who was running a harder front tyre than his rivals - then falling away in third place.

Rossi held on a little longer before Marquez made it past, although it took the final two laps of the race for the Honda to shake the Yamaha off completely.

Marquez's win draws him level with Mick Doohan for the record of 12 premier class victories in a single season, and he can now break that mark in the season finale at Valencia in a fortnight.

Rossi's second place increases his advantage over Lorenzo in the battle for the championship runner-up spot. This is now an all-Yamaha affair with Pedrosa out of contention after crashing for good when back up to 13th place.

Dovizioso developed a problem in the closing laps and tumbled right back to eighth place, which meant Stefan Bradl and Bradley Smith ended up battling for fourth, with the German coming out on top.

Pol Espargaro bravely rode to sixth despite breaking a bone in his foot in a Saturday practice crash and having some very close calls with Yonny Hernandez, who finished seventh.

Attrition levels were high again: in addition to Andrea Iannone non-starting due to arm injuries from a Friday clash with Marquez, Aleix Espargaro and Alvaro Bautista collided early on, and Cal Crutchlow parked his Ducati from sixth with a mechanical problem.

Does Wayne Rooney deserve to replace Juan Mata in Manchester derby?

After Louis van Gaal previously declared the Manchester United captaincy comes with �privileges�, Squawka assess whether Wayne Rooney really deserves to slot back into the side for the clash with Manchester City.

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney returns for the Red Devils' clash against Manchester City at the weekend and it�s very likely that he will walk straight back into the starting XI.

The 29 year-old was given the captain's armband by Louis Van Gaal at the beginning of the season and with his comments stating the captain has �privileges�, Rooney is expected to partner Robin van Persie in attack.

In 2012/2013, the pair enjoyed a successful season together and they helped United land their 20th league title. Sir Alex Ferguson then retired and despite a frustrating last 12 months, Van Gaal is trying to get the pair back firing with Colombian Radamel Falcao also alongside them.

Rooney�s return was never in question with the Manchester derby one of the biggest games on the calendar. But should he just walk back into the side when United just drew 1-1 with Chelsea?

His three-match ban picked up against West Ham United has only just ended due to the international break, but since then United have gone three games unbeaten. They�ve defeated Everton 2-1 while drawing with West Bromwich Albion 2-2 prior to Sunday�s draw with Chelsea.

Goals have been scored but the side are still conceding which is a worry, with City possessing the threat of Sergio Aguero and David Silva.

Rooney�s last two games saw him play Leicester City and West Ham and during both games he looked threatening with his goals and assists helping United to five goals.

His all-round performance of tracking back and helping the defence is admired around Old Trafford and that will be the difference come Sunday, should he start.

Van Gaal has a decision to make, with Juan Mata also enjoying some game time in the number 10 role. The Spaniard has failed to prove himself with his performances leaving the Dutchman with no other alternative than to sub him midway through the second half but he could still start against City.

The former Chelsea midfielder signed for �37 million in January, but is still yet to shine under the lights at Old Trafford. His goals have all come against opposition in the bottom half of the table and that�s not enough for someone of his quality.

Rooney, 29, is proven in big games and his never say die attitude is what United need on Sunday as they aim to overturn back-to-back defeats against the Citizens.

With United likely to play 4-3-3, Marouane Fellaini will keep his place meaning United could line up like this on Sunday.

Mata is the man expected to be dropped and nobody will complain. Rooney is needed for his attacking impetus but also for his defensive work which will be essential on a big pitch.

The stats suggest Mata offers more in attack than the England captain. The Spaniard�s link-up play and pass success rate is better than Rooney�s but he doesn�t affect the game enough. Rooney has only managed a pass success rate of 84% this season but judging by his 10 years in the Premier League, the 29 year-old has never based his game on possession.

MODIFICATION Lamborghini Mercielago R-GT 2004

  

Car Pictures & Wallpapers:

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Italian styling at its best, the legendary Lamborghini Merci�lago just got bette-Rrrr.

Car Spec & Details:

Model: Mercielago R-GT

Year: 2004

Other info:

Lamborghini are so proud of their super sports car; the Merci�lago, that they have unleashed an even racier sibling which is built around the same platform. The Merci�lago R-GT was developed as a joint project; renowned race car engineering company Reiter Engineering has teamed up with Audi Sport (parent company of Audi`s sports division). The R-GT has been built to Le Mans spec and will go head to head with other cars in its class on October 5th at the FIA-GT motoring event in Estoril, Portugal.

The new Italian stunner can certainly hold its corner with only 1100kg of brawn behind it. Perhaps that�s because this featherweight has guaranteed knock-out punch. With its 6-litre V12 engine, its power to weight ratio certainly puts it up there with the best of them. Official stats have not yet been confirmed but we assume the bhp will be around 580 and the 0-60mph dash will be sub 4 seconds. The drive train will be converted to RWD, as per the FIA/ACO regulations and a sequential gearbox also offers a desirably sporty feel.

But don�t get your cheque books out just yet, unless of course you�ve got a spare �280,000+ in your savings account.

Verdict

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Spec

ENGINE: 6-litre V12

POWER: 520bhp

0-60mph (sec): 4.2

TOP SPEED: 195

WEIGHT: 1100kg

A car coming too late

Technically, the Celero is okay, but equipment and design are unloving. Against the Lifestyle Competition sees this from Suzuki unfortunately old.

DSuzuki Celerio he overdoes it with the modesty. He is unobtrusive to the boredom. Hardly a line, barely a seam and no proportion who want to jump into an eye. He also rolls on 14-inch wheels tiny acting.

No question for a starting price of 9690 euros are to expect miracles. And the 3.60-meter-long package at first glance is quite consistent. So the offers produced in Thailand subcompact five-door, very decent space and a load compartment that is not only easy to load, but also 254 liters summarizes which can be enlarged by folding down the rear seats to 726 liters. In the competition at most children can sit in the second row. The cargo space plays a minor role in them.

Unlike the other

The strong competition micro car with Adam Opel, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Skoda Citigo or the triumvirate of Citroen C1, Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo relies on trendy urbanites who want to travel comfortable, smart and highly individual.

Suzuki goes a completely different way with the Celerio. The overt commitment to the world of women in the prime of life k�nnet be at first glance a smart move, simply because no competitor makes it so, but the execution raises questions. The woman at the 50 will not necessarily be treated carelessly. Why is there no way to seats or mirrors to heat? Does she want to compromise on safety equipment such as a city emergency braking, reversing camera or parking sensors and it feels a display that represents the relative navigation function of the own smartphone, to be disturbing? Certainly not.

The Suzuki Celerio like no one else messes with the comfort features. Even the manual air conditioning there as well as a tinny sounding radio boxes of two (at least with Bluetooth) only in the middle trim level. The costs 10,890 euros - assuming you do not opt ??for the Eco + package that crowns the Suzuki beginners with useful details such as start-stop system, Hill Start Assist and LED daytime running lights. For then is the Celerio than 1.0 Eco Club + already at 11,990 euros. Difficult to understand: the more modern of the two 68-horsepower engines can be useful details not combine the aluminum wheels, fog lamps and electric rear windows.

This renunciation of everything Cute in the car would still have to pay if the Suzuki would significantly undercut the competitors price. He does not, for the same money you can also drive VW Up. If you look up the price in one of the car stock exchanges, offers the Wolf Burger for 10,000 euros even a ansehliche comfort features.

In-car discount

The surfaces and plastics used have no place in a vehicle of model year 2015 even in the A-segment nothing more. This is sad, because the five-door model has only a good space and strong sides. This includes the acoustic bit too prominent but quite brisk three-cylinder 50 kW / 68 hp in both stages of development. Thanks to the low curb weight of around 900 kg, not much, but always sufficient for the City use.

Dashing micromotor

The sensible Eco + version makes the same 68 hp as the normal version, but promises a fuel consumption of 3.6 liters (84 g / CO2), which starts to oscillate in reality at 4.5 liters. A very good value. "We are proud of this low consumption," says Suzuki chief developer Mitsuhiko Onuma, "stood at the forefront of development for us. This is made possible by, among other things, a more homogeneous injection of two nozzles." Spurt wonder you can due to the lack of turbocharger and 93 Nm of torque at 3,500 Thanks U / min did not expect, but 155 km / h are definitely in there, even if above 110 km / h, the noise insulation comes to their limits. However, the suspension could be more comfortable. Better: the light steering and good visibility.

No buyer in sight

Still wonders who will buy the Suzuki Celerio. A car that has an array of amenities gaps and drives up with a design that bored anymore because impressed.

Those who look only to the cent, which is better off with the entry-level models of Skoda, Toyota or Dacia - and also pays not more. The top model of the Dacia Sandero Laur�ate costs with a 75-horsepower gasoline engine, for example, less than 9,000 euros.

These ten tricks in iOS 8 you should know

In Apple's new operating system iOS 8 for iPhone and iPad, there are obvious changes in addition to some hidden features that facilitate daily life. We show the best tricks. By Christoph Fr�hlich

S ince Wednesday night is Apple's new mobile operating system iOS 8 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch available for download on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus software is already preinstalled. The software offers a completely redesigned photo index, new iCloud features, the Health Central Health, an advanced message center, and new keyboards. But besides the obvious changes, there are also a few hidden features and settings that make everyday life easier. We present the best tricks.

Discover the first battery-eater
The battery of your iPhone is always empty and you have no idea why? With iOS 8 it is possible to detect the biggest electricity guzzlers under the Apps. To do this in the settings in the section "General", then point to the tab "use" and then select "battery usage". Then a menu where the biggest energy guzzlers are listed under the installed applications appears.

2. Recover Deleted Photos
Nothing is more annoying than deleting valuable souvenir photos accidentally. With iOS 8 you can recover deleted images: by choosing in the photo app on the bottom of the screen to select "Albums", then scroll down to the album "Last Cleared". There you will find an overview of the deleted photos and you can restore them when needed.

3. Mark all messages as read
A tip for multi-Simser: all the messages in the Messages app to mark as read, go to the message list and select the top left "Edit". The button at the bottom left of the screen appears "Read All".

4. Enable Desktop view for Safari browser
Apple's Safari browser support in iOS 8 a so-called desktop mode. This allows you to not only call sites in the Mobile-optimized view, but also in Desktop View. To start the Desktop mode: Type the URL in the address bar, then wipe the underlying bookmarks down. It appears "Request desktop site" of the button.

5. DuckDuckGo instead of Google
Also new in the browser: The Google Alternative "DuckDuckGo" can be stored as the default search engine. To do this, select in the settings of the Safari browser, the tab "search engine" you can choose between Google (default), Yahoo, Bing and DuckDuckGo choose.

6. Activate the black and white screen
In the new Mac operating system OS X Yosemite there is a new Dark Mode, the darkening menus and control bars, so the screen seems less garish in the evenings. A similar function is also available in iOS 8: go to the settings in the item "General", then "Accessibility", there is the fourth point of the "grayscale". Activate the function, the iPhone switches to a black and white mode.

7. Manage emails faster
The email app has also been revised: one wipes in the mail index finger from right to left, various options are offered. So you can delete messages with a tap, or select "More" under forward or move it to the spam folder.

8. Adjust the exposure in the camera app

In iOS 8 can adjust the default camera app the exposure. If one focuses on image content, just get the thumbs up or pull down, accordingly, the image becomes brighter or darker.

9. Delete Music Albums on the iPhone

To delete an album in the Music app, you have to wipe in the Album list with your finger from right to left and tap "Delete" - off the album.

10. Start with Siri voice command

"Call to Tobias," "Make an appointment by 14 clock", "find a good pizzeria near" - Apple's voice assistant Siri dominated many functions. To start it, you had been holding for a short time the home button. In iOS 8 Siri can now be started by voice - at least when the iPhone is connected to a power source. Select in the settings "Allow Hey Siri" to the point "General", then "Siri", in second position, see the point. With this voice command you can then start Siri.