Sony A3000 Sample Pictures

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LG V10 Camera Samples

LG V10 Review

The LG V10 Is the beginning of a somewhat new direction for LG smartphones stepping out from the popular G series. The V10 and G4 came out around the same time and had many similarities but also striking differences. The latter being most notably the size and the camera. The V10 falls into Phablet territory with it's pocket bursting dimensions while the G4 is a more standard size.

LG continues with the laser auto focus which made the G3 and G4 such great cameras while adding a much higher resolution and the ability to shoot in manual mode. Manual shooting allows for the user to set White balance, ISO and shutter speed independently. Other settings can be tweaked as well to add creative control. The camera really stands out as the star of the V10 package(see sample pictures below), but there is a lot more to it than that. To simplify things I'll give you a quick run down of the good and bad.

The battery: This is kind of good/bad. The battery can drain pretty quickly, but on the upside, it can charge in an hour or less when connected to a quick charger. Also you can quick charge with certain chargers available cheap on Amazon. This is great if you are like me and have a cat that ate four %&#@$$@ phone charging cables and looked at you like it was nothing...wait, where was I? oh, sorry.

Storage: Let's put it like this. I download a ton of apps for no reason, have well over a thousand photos in my phone and a ridiculous amount of texts and emails. I still have not had to utilize the removable storage.

Call quality: The LG V10 has great call quality about 90 percent of the time. Sometimes however, the person I'm talking to won't be able to hear me unless I put the phone on speaker. conversely, there was a period of time where speakerphone stopped working. If I turned speakerphone on, it would mute the call. This problem persisted until I remembered the first rule of crazy random tech issues "turn it off and back on."

Sound: There are better speakers on other phones, but there are a lot worse ones. It is really annoying that there is only one speaker and it is awkwardly placed on the bottom of the phone. The audio quality with ear buds is exceptional. The V10 does sometimes suffer from the same really annoying glitch that plagues other LG devices. If you connect to an FM transmitter or similar device to listen to music in your car, it will sometimes launch voice command and start "listening" instead of doing what you want it to do. They need to fix this ASAP.

Interactivity:The google features all run well on this device, maps, Google now, etc. Voice text works very well and even spells my curse words correctly which I found rather impressive. I did, however, download a different messaging app after having issues with the stock messenger. Games play well without lag. Web connectivity works excellently.

Durability: This is a big one for me. I usually try to find something with Gorilla Glass that won't break if dropped. I hate to carry an expensive piece of equipment around that will shatter the first time it falls out of my pocket. The LG V10 is not one of these phones you can hit with a hammer and run over, but it is very sturdy. In fact it is very impressive. I opted to not get a case and dropped it from hip level a couple of times without incident. Then through poor judgement I found that my V10 can survive a fall from my roof onto concrete. (Remember kids, don't carry your phone in loose shorts while cleaning the gutters.) After my mini-heart attack watching my phone plummet to the earth I made my way down the ladder seeing that the device was laying screen side down on the pavement with the cover and battery lying next to it. I turned it over, cleaned it off and was surprised to see the screen was not broken. Don't get me wrong, the phone is not pretty after the ordeal.. .mostly just small areas of chipped plastic, but the screen survived and the phone powered on and worked perfectly. I tested it out by opening Chrome to search for a phone case.

Overall: The V10 is not perfect, but it has a large screen, great resolution, won't break into a million pieces if you drop it and has the best camera around. Speaking of, I'll leave you with some samples taken with my LG V10...the one thing I completely love about this device.

Thanks for reading.

LG V10 Review

The LG V10 Is the beginning of a somewhat new direction for LG smartphones stepping out from the popular G series. The V10 and G4 came out around the same time and had many similarities but also striking differences. The latter being most notably the size and the camera. The V10 falls into Phablet territory with it's pocket bursting dimensions while the G4 is a more standard size.

LG continues with the laser auto focus which made the G3 and G4 such great cameras while adding a much higher resolution and the ability to shoot in manual mode. Manual shooting allows for the user to set White balance, ISO and shutter speed independently. Other settings can be tweaked as well to add creative control. The camera really stands out as the star of the V10 package(see sample pictures below), but there is a lot more to it than that. To simplify things I'll give you a quick run down of the good and bad.

The battery: This is kind of good/bad. The battery can drain pretty quickly, but on the upside, it can charge in an hour or less when connected to a quick charger. Also you can quick charge with certain chargers available cheap on Amazon. This is great if you are like me and have a cat that ate four %&#@$$@ phone charging cables and looked at you like it was nothing...wait, where was I? oh, sorry.

Storage: Let's put it like this. I download a ton of apps for no reason, have well over a thousand photos in my phone and a ridiculous amount of texts and emails. I still have not had to utilize the removable storage.

Call quality: The LG V10 has great call quality about 90 percent of the time. Sometimes however, the person I'm talking to won't be able to hear me unless I put the phone on speaker. conversely, there was a period of time where speakerphone stopped working. If I turned speakerphone on, it would mute the call. This problem persisted until I remembered the first rule of crazy random tech issues "turn it off and back on."

Sound: There are better speakers on other phones, but there are a lot worse ones. It is really annoying that there is only one speaker and it is awkwardly placed on the bottom of the phone. The audio quality with ear buds is exceptional. The V10 does sometimes suffer from the same really annoying glitch that plagues other LG devices. If you connect to an FM transmitter or similar device to listen to music in your car, it will sometimes launch voice command and start "listening" instead of doing what you want it to do. They need to fix this ASAP.

Interactivity:The google features all run well on this device, maps, Google now, etc. Voice text works very well and even spells my curse words correctly which I found rather impressive. I did, however, download a different messaging app after having issues with the stock messenger. Games play well without lag. Web connectivity works excellently.

Durability: This is a big one for me. I usually try to find something with Gorilla Glass that won't break if dropped. I hate to carry an expensive piece of equipment around that will shatter the first time it falls out of my pocket. The LG V10 is not one of these phones you can hit with a hammer and run over, but it is very sturdy. In fact it is very impressive. I opted to not get a case and dropped it from hip level a couple of times without incident. Then through poor judgement I found that my V10 can survive a fall from my roof onto concrete. (Remember kids, don't carry your phone in loose shorts while cleaning the gutters.) After my mini-heart attack watching my phone plummet to the earth I made my way down the ladder seeing that the device was laying screen side down on the pavement with the cover and battery lying next to it. I turned it over, cleaned it off and was surprised to see the screen was not broken. Don't get me wrong, the phone is not pretty after the ordeal.. .mostly just small areas of chipped plastic, but the screen survived and the phone powered on and worked perfectly. I tested it out by opening Chrome to search for a phone case.

Overall: The V10 is not perfect, but it has a large screen, great resolution, won't break into a million pieces if you drop it and has the best camera around. Speaking of, I'll leave you with some samples taken with my LG V10...the one thing I completely love about this device.

Thanks for reading.

Jellystone Campground Review-Michigan

It's not just a cartoon anymore! Yogi Bear's Jellystone Campground, with the slogan "Where you camp with friends," is a popular resort for tent, cabin, and RV camping enthusiasts with locations across the country. These parks offer a balance of natural beauty and modern amenities. Michigan is home to five "Jellystone Park" campgrounds, each with different unique attractions, activities and rates.

Grand Haven

Located near Lake Michigan, the Grand Haven location has cabin sites for those seeking old time simplicity and appeal as well as RV sites for those looking for a more modern feel. features include a heated pool, a kiddie pool, mini golf, go carts, and an arcade. In Season rates are $34.99-$59.99 per night. If these attractions sound interesting, the Grand Haven Jellystone Park can be found at 10990 US 31 North Grand Haven, Michigan 49417

Frankenmuth

Touted as Frankenmouth's only full service campground, this location is more focused on tent camping and cookouts for that old rustic camping feel. The grounds do, however, have modern amenities such as an indoor pool and even free wi-fi. Rates range from $38-$157 per night depending on type of site and season. If you're looking for a place to set up camp in Frankenmuth, the Jellystone campground is located at 1339 Weiss St. Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734.

Grayling

Near Hartwick Pines State Park in Northern Michigan, This park emphasizes family fun with numerous activities such as 18 hole mini golf, large swimming pool, outdoor cartoon theater, and other scheduled activities. Camping Rates are $40-$45 per night, Cabin rates are $65-$90 for a two night stay, and trailer rates are $100-$125 for a two nigh minimum stay. The park can be found at 370 West 4 Mile Rd. Grayling, Michigan 49738

Indian River

The Indian River site in Northern Michigan offers a wooded retreat for those wishing to go to nature and get away from the chaos of city life. The site offers rustic camping as well as electric and full hookup. Tent camping, cabin rental, and RV parking are all available. Additionally, the camp offers a 30' trailer for rent, for those who don't have a camper but want the experience. The trailer rental is $125 per night plus $100 reservation deposit. Rates for camping or cabin lodging range from $30 per night to $100 per night depending on hookups. Location: 2201 East M-68 Indian River, Michigan 49749

Silver Lake

The Silver lake area of Michigan is a popular tourist spot because of its sights and activities such as water sports, beach resorts, and natural sand dunes that draw over a million visitors per year. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Campground utilizes the great natural scenery to provide 200 campsites near the Silver Lake attraction. The campsites offer full hookups and rates range from $20-$45 depending on the time of the year and the hookups desired. The Park is located at 8239 West Hazel Silver Lake, Michigan 49436.

Sources:

http://morganrvresorts.com/pages/jellystonegh_homepage

http://www.frankenmuthjellystone.com/?

http://www.silverlakejellystone.com/default.htm

http://www.campfirememories.net/?

http://www.jellystoneindianriver.com/?

Power Press Push up Review

The power press Push up Board is the latest in the genre of workout equipment to put a new spin on Push Ups. Like the perfect push up and all the other bars and stands before it, powerpress claims new revolutionary design to transform your workout. Is it really all that though?

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Let's look at what you get for around 46 bucks on Amazon. Included are 1 push up board, two handles, exercise DVD and workout guide. The great thing about Powerpress is the design of the board. The handles fit easily into preset spots that target different muscle groups. Each color coded section chest, back, shoulders and triceps has 2-5 different hand positions for versatility in your workout. This is great for training different parts of your body and isolating specific muscles. The included workout plan and DVD provide more guidance and structure for your workout.

To be honest, the DVD is not very exciting and features the exact same standard warm-up from every workout video ever and nothing really insightful in the workouts. The concept is solid though, featuring exercises alternating between plyometrics and push ups.

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While the Power Press Push Up Board is not a complete revolutionary workout system, it is a great tool. What it does provide is consistency in hand placement which forces you to use correct form, and the versatility to change up your movements. It is a great tool for building strength and targeting neglected muscle groups. The variety of options make this great for muscle confusion or HIIT training. Using Power Press consistently will improve your strength and and ability, but so will the perfect push up, push up bars or even good old fashioned hands on the floor push ups like the military has been doing forever. In the end this is a good product but it is not necessary. If you need more structure in your training, this may be the thing for you, but if you're not overflowing with cash these days you might want to wait a few months until its $19.95 at Walmart.