As for those who're picking this up to learn guitar, the ramping difficulty levels in Pro mode are very smartly executed.

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Cubby Pro's distinct DirectSync mode provides the ability to sync an unlimited amount of information across computers (PCs and Macs) without ever having to store your data in the cloud.

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The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 can drive solely on electric power under light throttle at speeds up to 37 mph in Comfort mode and up to 47 mph in Eco Pro.

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To make brilliant photography easy, the new WB cameras also incorporate features such as Best Face, which automatically selects the best facial expressions from a burst shot to create group photos where everyone looks their best, as well as SMART Mode and Motion Photo features, allowing users to achieve pro-standard quality and creativity under any condition.

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It operates between 37 and 50 mph in Comfort mode and at any speed up to 100 mph in Eco Pro.

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What's more, if you saw the first part of this upgrade diary, then you'll know I was aiming for a trickier-than-average setup, with Windows 8 Pro running on a brand new and untouched SSD, alongside Windows 7 Ultimate running in dual-boot mode on my old HDD.

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The Surface Pro has about the same footprint as the iPad with the Logitech keyboard attached, either in landscape or portrait mode.

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