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This epic Sony TV deal gets you a 50% discount during Prime Day 2022 – What Hi-Fi?
After an affordable yet feature-rich 4K HDR TV? You’d do well to consider the 50-inch Sony X80J, especially now that it’s reduced from £849 to just £448 (opens in new tab) for Prime Day 2022.
After pocketing the mega £401 saving, you’ll be the proud owner of a Google TV-based set with support for Dolby Atmos audio and Dolby Vision HDR. Stock may not last long at this price, so grab a cheap X80J while you can.
Naturally this Sony TV deal is exclusive to Prime members, but anyone can join free with this 30-day Prime trial (opens in new tab).
Sony KD-50X80J TV deal
The X80J isn’t a TV we’ve tested but we can tell you that it features a 4K HDR panel, the excellent Google TV platform and Sony’s very capable X1 processor, which has performed admirably on other Sony sets.
It might be one of the entry-level models in the Sony 2021 TV line-up, but this set is well-connected and supports a slew of streaming apps, including Netflix, Disney Plus Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Now and more. There’s also built-in Chromecast and AirPlay 2, so you can cast video from a mobile device to this TV with ease.
Of course, like any entry-level model, the X80J has its limitations: you get a 60Hz panel rather than 120Hz. It’s also lacking HDMI 2.1 ports, which means it lacks a few advanced gaming features such as Auto Low Latency Mode and Variable Refresh Rate.
Still, if you’re not an avid gamer, none of that should be of any concern, especially when you remember that Amazon has just slashed 42% off the £849 RRP (opens in new tab).
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Downhill Bikes of Sea Otter – Part 2
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@juanhall: I gotta say, this was the most interesting bike in this post….love that Intense is experimenting with gearboxes…I can see it have a huge effect on DH bikes….thank god there’s still people pushing things. Now, they need to make an Enduro bike with the Pinion MGU!
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Important updates regarding the Bob-Birnie Arena
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The City of Pointe-Claire would like to inform you that the Bob-Birnie arena will be closed for its annual maintenance as of Monday, April 29. The Annex rink will reopen to the public on Monday, May 13, and the arena’s Main rink will be accessible as of Monday, June 3.
Public skating will resume on May 13, and the summer public activities programming will begin on June 3 when both rinks have reopened to the public.
In addition to the annual maintenance of the facility, two renovation projects are also scheduled to start at the same time:
Installation of new sound systems
The City will be replacing its current sound systems in both the Main rink and Annex rink, to offer arena visitors a better overall experience, whether watching from the stands or participating in on-ice activities. This project is expected to be conducted throughout the month of May.
Renovation of locker rooms in the Main Rink
The City will also be renovating the five locker rooms located in the Main rink, to bring up to date the amenities currently available to participants. These renovations are expected to begin in early May and will be completed by mid-August.
For all information about the Bob-Birnie arena, visit the arena’s page on our website.
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Surprise Apple Event Hints at First New iPads in Years – CNET
We haven’t seen a new iPad in years, but Apple seems likely to change that in just a few weeks. All signs point to the release of new iPad models in the first week of May.
This morning, I received an email invite for a virtual Apple event, scheduled for May 7 at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). The invite, which says “Let Loose,” shows a drawing of a hand holding an Apple Pencil. Considering the iPad is the only device that uses the Pencil — that doesn’t leave much to the imagination.
Apple’s been expected to release new OLED-screened iPad Pros with newly designed Pencils and Magic Keyboard cases. New iPad Airs are also expected, including a larger-screened 12.9-inch model. Apple’s iPad Air lineup tends to be slightly redesigned versions of previous-model iPad Pros, so just look to the M2 iPad Pro lineup for a sense of what the next Airs could be. These would be the first new iPads since the iPad Pro M2 model arrived in late 2022.
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