Sony Premium Audio In The All New 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
All great adventures go well when the best tunes are playing. The all-new, technology forward, 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum edition includes an exclusive Premium Sony Audio System with Clear Phase and Live Acoustics.
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 360 At North American International Auto Show 2015
Ford Explorer Platinum series introduces an industry-first audio experience with a 500-watt Sony Audio System
System includes two industry-first features previously offered only in high-end home audio systems
Live Acoustics and Clear Phase technologies
Algorithm in Explorer Platinum audio system tuned to authentically reproduce the sound quality and signature ambience of concert halls in Amsterdam, Berlin and Vienna
2016 Ford Explorer Inside
“Explorer is about pushing boundaries, and authentic high-end home theater sound isn’t just for the living room anymore,” said Craig Patterson, Ford utilities marketing manager. “The new Platinum series gives customers everything – including a sound system that will knock your socks off.”
HTC is known throughout the smartphone industry as creating premium quality, solid phones with metallic designs that keep fans coming back to each year. A few years ago I tested the HTC One M7, HTC’s first in this line. They incorporated a premium metallic curved back, two excellent sounding forward facing speakers, great battery life and the first UltraPixel rear facing camera. HTC has continued with refining this phone line for the US market and is now available on Verizon.
HTC One M9 Unboxing
When Verizon Wireless selects a phone to be on their flagship roster, you know it is going to be a great one. The M9 fits that flagship moniker and then some. This year’s model, announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, brought us the world’s first forward facing UltraPixel camera. Continue reading HTC's Latest One M9 Smartphone Has A Refined Design & Is More Powerful
Two wineries were nice enough to send me a few bottles of Italian Mezzacorona Rose and Cliffhanger Vineyards pinot grigio. Cliffhanger Vineyards is a brand of wine from the makers of Mezzacorona. To enjoy a paired wine with the perfect dish might sound daunting, but recommendations from my friends and this post will make it much easier for you.
Large 5.5″ unlocked phablets for less than $200 are hard to find, even in a crowded Android smartphone market. VeryKook makes one, it is called the Maverick and my time with the s5518 smartphone with dual SIMs was fun.
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VeryKool S5518 Maverick Stunning 5.5 Inch IPS LCD Screen
VeryKool’s Maverick Android dual SIM unlocked smartphone is plus sized with a 5.5” screen and a curved metal bezel. Two micro SIM slots offer 4G connections to nearly any GSM provider. It comes at a nearly unbeatable value of $149.99. Easily switch between those two SIM cards via an Android app and avoid high roaming charges while traveling.
Review: NUU Mobile Z8 Dual SIM Unlocked Android Smartphone Is High-End
Want a 5.5” Android Lollipop Unlocked GSM Dual SIM 4G LTE smartphone with better resolution than an iPhone for less than $250? This is where NUU Mobile excels with their new flagship Z8 smartphone with high-end performance.
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Forget about carrying around two 4G LTE enabled phones for work and play. NUU Mobile’s New Z8 Android 4G LTE unlocked dual SIM phone reaches to max the connection speed and keep fresh with security firmware updates. Pop in nearly any SIM and enjoy 4G LTE data from your favorite GSM provider. It comes unlocked and is an excellent value at $249.99 direct from NUU Mobile. Easily switch between two SIMs via an Android app and avoid high roaming charges in other countries. Continue reading Review: NUU Mobile Z8 Dual SIM Unlocked Android Smartphone Is High-End
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Adventure Tour Westjet Calgary Flight
“You’ve been selected to participate in the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Adventure Tour in Canada!” It all started with an email from Ford HQ. Excitement for travel and exploring more of the beautiful vistas and lakes, awaited me in the land to the north.
Disclosure: Ford Motor Company sponsored my travel accommodations during the adventure. However, all of my thoughts, opinions are my own.
Westjet Landing In Calgary YYC Canada
I said yes and selected my tour leg that began in Kamloops, British Columbia, with a waypoint in Revelstoke, Alberta that finished up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This looked like the best leg to put the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Full-Size SUV through many paces. Continue reading 24k's Luxury Canadian Adventure In The 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum SUV
