New MacBook vs MacBook Air vs Pro with Retina

Here are my impressions on the New MacBook vs MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Apple unveiled a 12" MacBook with Retina Display, simply calling it the 'New MacBook'. This new model is thinner and lighter than the 11.6" MacBook Air, has a new trackpad and keyboard design, is fanless, and comes in three color options (silver, space grey, and gold) with a starting price of $1,300. So how does the New MacBook vs MacBook Air and Pro with Retina shape up?

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The best streaming TV plan: Sling TV vs Playstation Vue

Sling TV vs Playstation Vue: the two frontrunners battling it out to the best streaming TV plan. Both of these plans deliver a bundle of channels over the internet that were previously only available through cable or satellite TV. Sling TV is currently available, but Playstation Vue is still coming in 'early 2015'. Many details about Vue are still unknown, including the price and exact channel lineup, but let's compare the two anyway based on what we currently know.

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The best internet provider to avoid data caps

A discussion of the best internet provider may be a moot point depending on the number of companies delivering broadband internet to your home or place of business. If you are lucky enough to have a choice, you may want to consider data caps in addition to price, speed, and other factors when picking the best internet provider for you.

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Sling TV hands on impressions - is ESPN worth $20 per month?

Is ESPN worth $20 per month to you? That's really the question you need to ask yourself before subscribing to Sling TV. The service comes with nine channels in addition to ESPN and ESPN2. It may also appeal to news addicts (CNN), families (Disney, ABC Family, Cartoon Network) or fans of mediocre dramas and reruns (TNT, TBS), but the focus is clearly on live content, especially sports.

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Best ebook subscription service - Kindle Unlimited vs Scribd vs Oyster vs Entitle

An ebook subscription service will allow you to read unlimited ebooks on an e-reader, mobile device, or a PC for a monthly fee. Multiple services are available with slightly different features and device availability. Most follow the Netflix model and offer unlimited reading with an active subscription, while some services offer a few titles per month that are yours to keep even after the subscription ends. Due to these differences, the various services will likely appeal to different people based on their usage habits.

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Where to stream 4k UHD movies and TV online

Wondering where to stream 4k UHD video for that new TV or monitor? Prices on these higher resolution TV's are coming down and more models are being announced, but native 4k content is still somewhat hard to come by. There are currently no US TV channels broadcasting in 4k or 4k blu ray discs (yet), and the PS4 and Xbox One aren't capable of 4k gaming. However, there are a few options to stream 4k UHD video and I'll go over them below.

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Best audiobook app and subscription: Audible vs Audiobooks vs Scribd

The best audiobook app and subscription service depends on what you're looking for. There are a few big services, but they operate differently - some take the Netflix Instant approach and offer unlimited streaming, while some offer a set number of downloads per month that are yours to keep. Making matters more interesting, some services combine audiobooks and e-books, while others focus solely on audiobooks. Read on to see how Audible vs Audiobooks vs Scribd and others compare.

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Which carrier to use on iPad with the new Apple SIM

Before you activate that new iPad Air 2 or iPad Mini 3, you should consider which carrier to use it with.  Both of the new iPads come with a special Apple SIM card that allows users US and UK users to switch between wireless carriers on the fly without removing the SIM card.

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