It should feel soft, smooth, supple, and not sticky.

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In 1997 a team led by Bernd Matthes, chief engineer at a BorgWarner transmission plant in Germany, came up with a concept for a dual-clutch transmission technology, which gives a fuel-efficient manual transmission the smooth feel of an automatic.

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The entire backs of the devices are wrapped in Kevlar, with a distinctive herringbone-like pattern of black and gray rectangles that give the rear of the phones a very smooth, seamless feel.

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The ride is smooth and even with enough road feel to maintain a sense of real control.

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So look to regions like Chile, where pinot is slurpy delicious with ripe cherry fruit and has a smooth, medium-bodied satin feel.

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Unlike a conventional internal combustion engine, LEAF has 100 percent of its torque available from start, delivering smooth, consistent acceleration and the driving feel similar to a conventional V6 engine.

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After such a smooth transition, Miss Megawati is entitled to feel relieved, whatever troubles lie ahead.

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The hinge itself is comprised of three pieces: one on either side of the tablet, and one tucked underneath the stand. (Yes, these are custom-made, too.) Of these, two control the feel of the kickstand, while the other enables that smooth clicking sound -- a pert "click" assuring users that yes, they're using the stand correctly and no, they haven't broken it.

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"Nothing Would Matter At All" is another high point, where the smooth horns give the song a '50s crooner feel, but with some obvious unique departures.

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