You'll net the best performance in quieter settings, considering that they don't isolate sound like some other options on the market, and if you're a frequent air traveler or often find yourself working in noisy environments, you'll probably want to consider other options.

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Featuring a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, a high-performance NIKKOR lens and full manual control settings, Nikon's new flagship COOLPIX camera can unleash a photographer's inner creativity and inspire truly magnificent images.

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This allows content developers to choose one of four speed settings, which helps them evaluate the performance level of the TV app.

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In terms of performance optimization, ASUS has kept the three levels of settings but presents them in a different manner.

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Viiiiva also allows the athlete to adjust settings, review activity summaries and to receive performance feedback from their iPhone or iPod at anytime, anywhere.

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The Audi Sailing Team Germany (STG) uses Sail Better, a mobile solution to help sailors and coaches increase training efficiency and share performance-critical data around boat control and sail trim settings.

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"The Aire Pro is a high-end, high performance LED IPS panel display that is extremely versatile and ideal for both home and work settings, " said Robert Velez, AOC Marketing Manager.

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And it seems highly unlikely that Heidfeld could miss out on the drive after such a performance - not least because he would rely on the team's backing to provide him with the car settings to be able to post such quick times.

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