13-inch MacBook Pro review: Too many tradeoffs

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TechConnect Daily Nov 08, 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro review: Too many tradeoffs The entry-level 2016 MacBook Pro—the one without a Touch Bar—compromises on graphics, ports, and RAM speed. Read More ▶ Your Must-Reads • Google Home: the good, the bad, and the potential • Best Deals of the Week, October 31st - November 4th - Deal Alert • Onkyo DP-X1 review: It's big but also feature rich and sweet sounding • myCharge PowerGear Sound review: Rugged charging case for wireless earbuds • 68% off Anker Astro E1 Ultra Compact High Speed Portable Charger - Deal Alert • Microsoft restores database app to Office 365 for small biz • LG V20 review: The Android phone for hardcore enthusiasts • 49% off Microsoft Foldable Keyboard for iOS, Android, and Windows devices - Deal Alert • The next MacBook Pro could sport Intel's new 3D XPoint SSD • AMD supports 5K video with new Radeon WX GPUs • Microsoft postpones Windows anti-exploit tool's retirement Google Home: the good, the bad, and the potential Google Home launched to consumers in November, but many journalists got a sneak peek. Here's what they thought. Read More ▶ Best Deals of the Week, October 31st - November 4th - Deal Alert Check out this roundup of the best deals on gadgets, gear and other cool stuff we have found this week, the week of October 24th. All items are highly rated, and dramatically discounted. Read More ▶ Onkyo DP-X1 review: It's big but also feature rich and sweet sounding Music lovers with high-end headphones will benefit most from Onkyo's high-res audio player. Read More ▶ myCharge PowerGear Sound review: Rugged charging case for wireless earbuds Clamshell protection for Powerbeats or other wireless earbuds, along with an internal battery for recharging. Read More ▶ 68% off Anker Astro E1 Ultra Compact High Speed Portable Charger - Deal Alert This inexpensive smartphone charger from Anker is the size of a candy bar, and has enough juice to recharge any smartphone at least 1-2 times over. It's discounted 68% to just $16, making it an attractive stocking-stuffer idea. Read More ▶ Microsoft restores database app to Office 365 for small biz Microsoft will add the Access database application to small business Office 365 subscriptions, two years after plucking the program from a similar plan. Read More ▶ LG V20 review: The Android phone for hardcore enthusiasts It's not the best phone for photos or video, but the V20 is still a great all-around phone for Android fans who want a kitchen sink full of features. Read More ▶ 49% off Microsoft Foldable Keyboard for iOS, Android, and Windows devices - Deal Alert Thin, lightweight, easy to use and splash resistant. This folding but full size keyboard from Microsoft lists at $100 but is currently offered for just $50 on Amazon. Read More ▶ The next MacBook Pro could sport Intel's new 3D XPoint SSD Intel's Optane (3D Xpoint) memory, which could be 1,000 times faster than NAND flash, is due out next year, making it a suitable candidate for Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro. Optane will be compatible with the NVMe protocol, which Apple has been an industry leader in using. Read More ▶ AMD supports 5K video with new Radeon WX GPUs AMD's Radeon Pro WX graphics cards will drive content creation for games and VR. Read More ▶ Microsoft postpones Windows anti-exploit tool's retirement Microsoft now plans to support the Enterprise Mitigation Experience Toolkit through July 2018, a year-and-a-half extension for the anti-exploit utility. Read More ▶

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