Each year advancements in technology bring new laptops packed with features previously impossible. That’s certainly the case with AMD after its commanding performance last year. With their powerful Ryzen 4000 laptop processors, AMD gives Intel some serious competition. The consumer electronics show 2021 showcased Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, and several other manufacturer offerings, which blended the laptop into a professional and personal machine.
Here is a list of the best-rated laptops you should consider for your next purchase. Check your local Best Buy for the best laptop deals and pricing
1. Microsoft Surface Pro X
The Surface Pro X is an innovative design from Microsoft that is a 2 in 1 laptop tablet. Use it as a regular laptop or remove the screen for a large tablet on the go. With a starting price of $999, you get 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage space. The Surface Pro X comes with Microsoft SQ1 or SQ2 chipsets (depending upon model) and features Microsoft’s thinnest form factor. The screen is 13” with almost no visible frame and offers up to 15 hours of battery life
2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon offers several features that help it make the list. First, it has a 14” screen but remains lightweight and thin. Battery life can last up to 19.5 hours and comes with a rapid rechargeability that provides around 80% battery life after one hour of charging. This model also can wake from sleep in less than a second giving you quick responsiveness. Additional connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 provides speedy and secure connections
3. Dell XPS 13
Dell has created the XPS 13 and certainly looks to generate competition for laptop manufacturers in 2021. The XPS offers a case professionally sculpted by a CNC machining process. This case provides an incredibly durable option with aluminum materials instead of magnesium or plastic. Sticking with the rugged theme, the XPS 13 also includes Gorilla Glass 6, which allows the screen to shrug off impacts and scratches. Finally, the unit is thinner than previous models but still retains the headphone jack and microSD
4. Apple MacBook Air M1
Apple has shown up to challenge its rivals with increased performance power. The M1 chip has given the MacBook Air a genuine performance boost over previous models. Not only is the M1 chip impressive, but the 8-core processor allows for extreme multitasking with minimal battery loss. MacBook Air uses a fanless cooling method in another unique design choice, which makes for silent operation
5. Acer Aspire 5
For multi-taskers and gamers, the Acer Aspire has some additional benefits with your choice of options under the hood. You can select either Intel or AMD processors and for graphics, either Nvidia or AMD. With the option for a 1 TB SSD drive, this model offers fast performance from boot-up to running simultaneous applications. The display is a Full HD IPS that incorporates stunning color depth and eye saving technology
Even though we’re not able to prevent aging, we can do things to slow down the aging process and reverse some of the effects of aging. Thanks to modern advances in the skincare and beauty industry, consumers have access to more anti-aging products than ever before. One of those are anti-wrinkle creams.
Read on for a deeper look at several benefits you stand to gain by using anti-wrinkle creams
1. Tightens skin
Anti-aging creams can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles as well as tighten the skin. One of the reasons why they are able to do this is because they encourage collagen production. Collagen can be best described as being a protein that’s responsible for the elasticity of our skin. As we get older, our body produces less and less collagen. As a result of this our skin gradually loses its elasticity
2. Hydrates
Another benefit you stand to gain is the fact that a good wrinkle cream can help to hydrate the skin. While skin hydration may not seem important at first glance, hydration plays a key role in your skin’s ability to remain firm. The outermost layer of our skin needs moisture so that it can rid itself of toxins and provide nutrients to our skin’s cells. Well hydrated skin is also more resilient to the effects of germs and irritants. Besides the fact that it can help to protect you from premature acne and wrinkles, it can puff up your skin, which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
3. Improves radiance
Having a radiant skin, entails having skin that glows from the inside out. The key way to get your skin to glow is to provide it with nutrients such as antioxidants. Some of the most effective anti-wrinkle creams on the market are able to get your skin to glow by including powerful antioxidants in their anti-wrinkle formulas. This in itself can help to boost the look and feel or your skin, and your confidence.
4. Prevents age spots and discoloration
Age spots, commonly referred to as liver spots are tiny, dark areas on the skin. These types of spots range in size and can appear on your arms, hands and face. Age spots are also called sunspots because of the fact that exposure to ultraviolet rays is one of the most common reasons why people get spots in the first place. Anti-wrinkle creams hydrate your skin and provide it with the ingredients it needs to become more resilient to germs, bacteria, and ultraviolet rays
5. Proactive skin care
While eye creams for under eye bags and wrinkles are not miracle serums, anti-wrinkle creams are extremely effective because they consist of essential ingredients, proteins, amino acids and other nutrients that work cohesively to improve the health of your skin. By focusing on improving skin health, you are able to see the benefits such as reduction of fine lines and wrinkles and hydrated skin that is radiant and free of age spots. In most cases, you would have to purchase multiple different products to get each and every single one of the aforementioned benefits. Anti-wrinkle creams enable you to conduct proactive skin care practices on your skin, which help to save time and money associated with buying multiple products, and also lessens the need for dermal procedures and cosmetic surgeries, which can be quite costly
There’s just something about a classic pick up truck. As far as stature and power, the following trucks led the way as far as impressive styling, engine power, hauling and off road capabilities that, no doubt, inspired the design of many pickups on the road today.
Here’s our list of the six most tried and true pickup trucks in history:
When I was a kid, all the cool teens had a Ford Bronco, but those with a limited edition Baja Bronco were king of the road. Why? As far as off-roading capabilities, the Baja offered a powerful 302-cid V8 paired with a C4 automatic, plus drivers got a impressive boost due to the high cut rear wheel wells and flares, which left ample room for huge tires. The Baja screamed daring adventure roll cage and special enhancements made to offer heavy-duty suspension.
Ford longed to take their classic F150 off-road, but it took until 2009 for them to create the Raptor, a pick up that offered smooth driving and handling and four-wheeling on even the most extreme desert terrain. Not to mention, this truck could haul an 8000-pound trailer. No problem! Offered in a SuperCrew cab and SuperCab configuration, the Raptor also featured a 4WD system based on the standard F-150, plus urethane bump stops and internal-bypass Fox Racing shocks, which allowed for smooth-riding suspension over the roughest roads and highest jumps.
More of a conversion kit than a model truck, Napco (otherwise known as the Northwest Auto Parts Company) made up for the fact that 1950s pickups didn’t come in 4WD (opposed from Dodge). So Napco designed a 4WD offered a conversion kit that let Chevy, Fords, and GMC owners get the 4WD power they longed for. By the year 1957, pick up manufacturers finally caught on and began installing Napco Power-Pak 4WD conversions on their assembly line pick ups.
While GM and Ford enthusiasts may have issue with this truck, one can hardly match the ruggedness of the Dodge Ram of the early 90’s with it’s Cummins diesel engine. In fact, you can still witness the impact of this redesigned Ram on many GM and Ford trucks to this day, with it’s “big rig” styling.
Prior to the Ford F-150, the Highboy was king of the Ford pick up empire. A tough-as-nails truck renowned for it’s ultra-rugged driving capabilities on any terrain, the Highboy was named for its sky-high frame and 35-inch tall tires that was inches taller than any Jeep, Dodge, or GM on the market. After 1977, the Highboy was considered a “Lowboy” as it was constructed at least 2-inches lower, which is why the original pre-1977 model is now considered a collector’s item.
When a celebrity race car driver pairs up with an auto manufacturer, sometimes the results can be disappointing, which was sort of the case when Rod Hall collaborated with Chrysler to birth the Rod Hall Signature Edition Dodge pick up truck. Only 33 of these beauties were made, and despite the Dodge Ram 150 base design, bed-mount light bar and driving lights, and slick pre-runner front and rear bumpers, for some reason Dodge plopped in a whimpy 318-cid V8 with only 170 hp. Despite the fact, this truck continues to be a collector’s item among pick up truck buffs.
The pickup truck is synonymous with America. It’s tough. It works hard. And it has no problem getting dirty to get the job done. This is likely why the pickup truck continues to be among the best selling vehicle in North America. Regardless of if you’re part of team Dodge, Ford, or Chevy, you know that owning a truck offers a truly unique driving experience compared to any sedan, small compact, or even an SUV.
Here are our top reasons to super-size your driving experience to a pickup truck:
If it’s room you desire, ignore any desires to buy a sleek, compact car and turn to a pickup instead. Seriously, a recent Chevy Silverado offers ample legroom and cargo space for a comfortable daily commute or road trip because who wants a leg cramp to start the work day. Passengers can literally stretch their legs out in a roomy four full pickup truck with ample room for tools and everything you need.
Perhaps power and hauling capabilities are your biggest concern when thinking about pickup truck ownership. However, believe it or not safety is a huge benefit of pickup truck ownership. positive! Think about the safety features built in to most full-size trucks—you get a caged cab, vehicle stability, safety seatbelt systems, side impact protection, and even trailer sway control already built into your vehicle.
Sure, if you own a pickup truck you kind of open yourself up to helping every single person you know move house. However, when it comes to hauling your own stuff, you can’t go wrong with a pickup truck. Take a truck like the Chevy Silverado for example, you can suddenly haul up to 12,000 pounds no problem thanks to the impressive torque and horsepower. Suddenly your vehicle can easily transition from work truck to off road camping vehicle of your dreams.
If it’s a boost you want, a pickup is your best bet when it comes to the best visibility on the road. The height of a standard pickup truck cabin permits a view over most other vehicles on the highway. Is that a traffic jam 6 blocks ahead? Luckily, you’ll be able to see it and take a quick detour if you drive a pickup. Not to mention, the cab of a pick up offers the driver and all passengers all-round visibility, front, back and side thanks to huge rear and side-view mirrors.
Leading us into the next reason why trucks are such great vehicles.
Putting aside all jokes about overcompensating, there is little doubt that many individuals choose to drive a pickup for the sheer power it offers. While Ford, Chevy, and GM differ as far as horses under the hood, most current trucks offer between 350- to 440-horsepower (hp) if you consider a Ford F-250 or a Dodge Ram.
Pickup trucks represent the American dream. And while car buyers have vered from SUV to sports coupe over the past few years, pickup truck buffs tend to harken to the past when it comes to sticking with their love of the classic pickup truck. Many of the following classic trucks in good condition sell for a pretty steep price among collectors.
Here are four of the most coveted collectible pickup trucks:
Considered neither a car nor a truck, the Bronco was unique as far a broaching the needs of both a car and a truck driver, which explains it’s motto “the best of both worlds”. This cube shaped truck debuted for 1966 in rudimentary form for a mere $2400 (base model). However, it was the impressively wide (at 92-inches) wheelbase that offered serious off roading, smooth highway driving, and extreme towing capabilities in a single vehicle. Touted literally as a sports car with 4-wheel drive, the Bronco was mounted on coil springs and outfitted with a V8 engine that could literally take drivers from camping to off roading while offering the style and comfort of a family wagon. Today, this year range of Ford Bronco retails for $25k plus.
Behold the inaugural Ford F-series pickup. Think of it as the crown of America’s trucking obsession. Considering this Ford series has ranked in the best-selling for decades, many pickup truck owners are still firmly planted in the Ford camp thanks to this very vehicle. If you’re lucky enough to find a 1948 Ford F1 for sale, you can expect to pay upwards of $30K depending on condition and customizations.
Looking at this truck, there’s little wonder that it was originally designed in the early 1940’s for military purposes. However, the Dodge Power Wagon caught on in the mainstream market due to its ability to travel virtually anywhere. The impressive 4×4 capabilities of this truck was so good that it there were no revisions until it was discontinued in 1968. If you spot one, expect to pay $45k or more!
It was called the “Super” for good reason. This high-option, everyday use pickup truck boosted unique interior design with a/c, tach dash, power brakes and steering, headliners, and tilt columns. Plus, the exterior could be costoumize with special paint and trim. Find one and expect to pay up to $30k for a model in good condition with lots of options.
