Other pluses: quick switching, a single periodic statement and easier accounting at tax time.

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Zoom Position Memory, ideal for analyzing sports plays, allows quick switching among three angles of view - Full Wide, Full Tele, and a user-settable position in between.

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The Sound Blaster Recon3D Fata1ity Champion software enables quick and easy switching between multi-channel speaker settings and headsets or headphones.

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The multiple user support is especially handy for tablets like the new Nexus 10, which are much more likely to be shared, and now offer quick and easy user switching right from the lock screen.

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Argentine farmers have always been quick to respond to market prices by switching crops.

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For example, its Windows 8 Start key provides a quick and easy way to get back to your Start Screen, while the App Switching function key allows you to quickly switch among your open apps.

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