The old best-of-five format was compact and ideal coaches of good teams hated best-of-five, because it gave too much of a shot to an underdog, but that was exactly why it was perfect.
It will be launched on June 6, to coincide with the start of the soccer World Cup and, like the U.K. version, will be printed in a compact format, about 30 cm by 37 cm (approximately 11.8 in. by 14.5 in.).
"There are a few 'battery' and power bags on the market, however none are from existing or trusted manufacturers in a lightweight, simple and compact format that also charges different brands and types of technology while on the go, " says Timbuk2 CEO Mike Wallenfels.
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The books are very distinctive, attractively printed in a compact, squarish format on bright, white paper.
Sony and partner Phillips offered the MMCD (Multi-Media Compact Disc) format while the SD (Super Density) format was backed by Toshiba and Matsushita, among others.
Though the U.K. version was printed in broadsheet format for 200 years, it switched to compact size in 2004, making it handier for reading on trains and buses--but more difficult to roll up for use as a fly-swatter.
Samsung's new portable external drives offer up to 1 terabyte (TB) capacity in a compact, easy-to-transport format with curved sides for a comfortable grip and sleek, Scandinavia-inspired styling.
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With the release of their albums once again on vinyl, the Beatles' music will have turned full circle, returning via tapes, compact discs, minidiscs and mp3s to the format where it all began.
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The RAW data format provides pure data for high-resolution images, and uses lossless compression for more compact, yet uncompromised, data files.
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The Nikon D600 offers a remarkable value, merging the perfect combination of a lightweight, compact form factor and superior image quality, making the leap into FX-format photography more attractive than ever.
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Featuring the compact size, full-frame, 18 megapixel 24 x 36mm sensor (35mm format), sophisticated image processing and robust construction of the highly successful Leica M9, the M9-P also incorporates features designed for professional users or photographers who prefer a pure, even more unobtrusive styling.
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Pioneer's DV-AX10 model also comes with the ability to play SuperAudio CD discs - a format developed by Sony and already commercialized that is battling with DVD Audio for the place as the successor to compact disks.
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