It was developed specifically to compete in the full size luxury class of automobiles against
other high end performance sedans such as the Aston Martin Rapide and Maserati Quattroporte, since it boasts higher performance specs than more common luxury sedans.
Not exact matches
The bigger the company, the larger the paycheque you can command — and that doesn't count
other compensation such as stock or
performance bonuses, common at the
higher end of the leadership ladder.
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Here, one
end of the curve represents a very affordable system that has low
performance, while the
other end represents an expensive system with
high performance.
Although I don't personally care about
performance as much as many
other gamers do, clearly you'll be better off playing these on a
high -
end PC if you do.
On the
other end of the spectrum, our sample included districts and schools that were performing at
high levels relative to state
performance standards.
Versus the competition: The 640i coupe balances sporty handling and comfort in a class with
high -
performance - handling machines — such as the Jaguar F - Type and Porsche 911 — on one
end and the cruising - oriented Mercedes - Benz E-Class coupe on the
other.
We recently celebrated the
end of the Evo's long - running rivalry with the Subaru WRX STI, as these
high -
performance sedans have been nipping at each
other's heels for decades now.
At the tail
end of the new GLA, LED
High Performance tail lamps with a multi-level function are used — full brightness by day, a medium level for driving during the night and a lower level when at a standstill during the night, so as not to dazzle
other road users — and brake lights and indicators are controlled in three intensities as well.
A technological masterpiece conceived for Group B racing, the 959 was ahead of its time in practically every area, offering spectacular all - wheel drive
performance and computer systems that wouldn't arrive in
other high -
end cars until a decade later.
Other than that, the 2016 Genesis Coupe carries over unchanged, and remains an attractive choice for those who want to spend as little as possible to get the power and
performance of some
higher -
end coupes.
At the
other end of the power spectrum is the
high -
performance BMW 140i but again, although it produces 335bhp, it can still manage up to 36.2 mpg.
At the
other end of the scale are
high -
performance versions of traditional «pony cars» such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Ford Mustang.
The nine - inch wide, 19 - inch diameter front wheels are wrapped in 255/40 ZR rated Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
high performance rubber while at the
other end, even larger 9.5 - inch wide wheels get 285/35 tires.
It shares the MLB platform with
other high -
end performance - oriented SUVs from Volkswagen Group such as the Bentley Bentayga, Audi Q7, and the Porsche Cayenne.
At the
other end of the scale are two mad AMG
high -
performance models.
Unlike
other collaborations between automakers and
high -
end clothiers, the Limited Edition Maserati Quattroporte Zegna is not simply a rebadged version of the popular four - door
performance vehicle.
The brakes — I have the
Performance Pkg — make more dust than any
other car I've ever seen in my life,
high -
end sports cars included.
The Bottom Line Velocity Micro's Raptor Z90 offers everything we expect given its
high -
end components, but Intel's latest CPUs lack the value of its older chips, making this system and
others like it recommendable to buyers with niche
performance needs.
If that sounds familiar, it's because it's basically the same setup every
high -
end $ 600 Android tablet uses today; the Nexus 7 does have some lower - cost components, as you'd expect, but its
performance is every bit as good as any
other tablet out there.
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This is still in keeping with
other tablets that use a
high -
end mobile processor, so we would have to conclude that you are getting good
performance when you need it, but solid battery life for most usage scenarios.
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As the performers moved about the space in a random pattern of loose choreography, they sang the lines: «Who say you have to be a dead dog... One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do... And it comes down, it comes down, well it comes down, and it comes down, it comes it comes... Scores of blood and fire and freeways, I am going to get my share... One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do... Who say you have to be a dead dog...» Handling each
other's bodies with as much regard as the set's props, the performers alternate between a cappella and in - the - round chorus, fugue and eventually total discordance, rising as
high as Math Bass as she climbs to the top of the ladder supported by her full cast in order to smash the plant and
end the
performance.
Although market
performance of the Nexus 9 is yet to be examined, HTC has provided
high -
end specifications and premium design to compete with
other popular tablets under the same segment.
In
other words, those willing to spend more can get
high -
end performance.
While for some manufacturers, it was just about cramping
high -
end specs into a device, for
others it was about delivering reliable
performance in various departments.
Compared to
other high -
end, full - featured robot vacuums, the Roomba 960 is more likely to finish a cycle without getting stuck or quitting (though slightly less likely than our main pick or runner - up) and hits a more right balance of price and
performance.
Even in the desktop and laptop space, Intel and AMD are at least able to match in
performance with their current
high end processors, and in almost every
other industries that operate at such scale with proper competition the
high end products are almost comparable.
On one hand it has the stellar
performance and features of a
high -
end wireless router; on the
other, it doesn't support Gigabit Ethernet, a lack that is only found in budget low -
end routers.
That battery
performance for us is a terrific differentiator and one that
other manufacturers need to replicate at the
high end.
It comes in two variants, one with 4 GB RAM and
other with 6 GB of RAM clubbed with 64 GB of internal memory in both the variants, assuring of a power - packed
performance with Smooth Multitasking and no lag or delay even with the
higher end games.
I will say that ASUS ZenFone 2 is better than both the
other Google's phones.The most important reason is the price of ZenFone 2 which delivers a
high end smartphone's
performance as Samsung galaxy s7 delivers.In fact i am using ZenFone 2 ze551ml model from last two months and seriously i don't find any problem related to software or hardware yet.Its have 4gb ram clocked at 2.3 ghz quad core intel processor.I played Gta sanandreas, Modern Combat 5 and many
other graphically immersive game on it at maximum settings and i don't find any lag.The battery
performance also so impressive which i can't avoid to tell.So over all my choice is definitely ZenFone 2.
As is to be expected, the firm's top devices are the first ones pegged to receive the latest version of Google «s OS, with the recently - announced Xperia XZ and the
other higher -
end model, the Xperia X
Performance, targeted for an October 2016 release.
The Xperia X
Performance lives up to its name and offers long battery life, but
other high -
end smartphones outshine it.
While the original OnePlus flagship was quite similar to
other high -
end Chinese offerings on the camera
performance front, the last year's OnePlus 2 brought laser autofocus technology to produce superior results.
Though the faster processor dropped inside this version of the Xperia X brings Sonyꞌs phone series up to speed with
other 2016 Android flagship handsets, the
high price tag puts the
Performance among
high -
end smartphones where itꞌs largely out of its league.
Just like its predecessor, the OnePlus 2 promises a top - notch
performance and experience with
high -
end specs and features all around, offering it all at a fraction of the cost of
other flagships with comparable specifications.
While an SSD will lend itself to speedy
performance, the total capacity is a far cry from
other high -
end gaming systems, which often boast 1 TB or more of storage space.
On the lower
end of the spectrum, Apple's iPhone 6 delivered the worst overall
performance, which isn't too surprising given that it has only a 1,810 mAh battery while all
other devices surveyed had batteries of 2,550 mAh or
higher.
The i9 - 7900X definitely impresses from a
performance standpoint with top scores in all of the gaming benchmarks, but Intel's
other high -
end Kaby Lake and Skylake processors offer highly comparable frame rates for lower prices, and AMD's Ryzen CPUs are not too far behind.
The gaming
performance of Infinix Hot 4 pro is equivalent to what is offered by
other phones in this range, we could observe minor frame drops or lag observed and minor heating in the
high -
end games but worked smoothly on the not low or mid-
end games.
The Bottom Line Only savvy users with a
high -
end server in their network should consider the Netgear R8500; for everyone else, there are many
other router options that deliver as good or better
performance for less.
It may not have the same ultra
high -
end specs as the LG G3, HTC One M8, Samsung Galaxy S5, or
other flagship Android smartphones, but it offers strong
performance and adds a nice build quality to the mix...
Is Mi 5 better than all phones under 18k with the likes of Asus zenfone 3, Moto g5 +, Honor 8 lite (new @ 14300), le Max 2, Nubia Z11 mini S 64gb, coolpad cool 1, future Mi Max 2, lenovo Z2 + and
others in terms of display,
performance including
high end gaming, camera, earphone music and totally VFM..
One
other new Windows 8.2 O / S tablet to be announced at CES is from Pipo Electronics and offers the new Intel Baytrail
performance processor, 64 GB Memory, a 1920 × 1200 10 - inch Display and is priced at $ 399 and compares to Surface Pro but much more competitively priced — this new model is expected to be available in March.Also new is a Windows 8.2 and Android hybrid tablet from Ramos Electronics, with the same
high end specs as the Pipo model but offers both operating systems.
According to Valve, «The prototype machine is a
high -
end,
high -
performance box, built out of off - the - shelf PC parts...» This means that it'll be customizable, allowing users to swap out parts just like you would any
other gaming PC.
Accountant — Goodman Services — Buffalo, NY — 9/2013 to Present • Manage accurate and timely payroll for 200 employees • Analyze accounts and expenditure reports to ensure proper balancing, and resolve and report discrepancies to the department supervisor • Introduce an updated ledger system to accelerate processing times by 10 percent • Observe and document all company expenses with detailed records of invoices, receipts, and
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