In the year 2020, forty-five percent of the entire population uses a smartphone to some extent. In developed countries like Germany, Japan and the United States, it is actually almost rare to know someone who doesn’t have a cellphone. Smartphones put the power of a computer in everyone’s hands, and they work just about anytime, everywhere (thanks to internet connection). However, there are so many available smartphone options to choose from in 2020 that it can be hard to pick the best phone.
Luckily, we’ve prepared a list of the top smartphones everyone wants:
1. Samsung Galaxy S10E
One of the biggest changes in the newest Samsung phone is a change in design from a large beveled screen design to something a little smaller and flatter. In modern times the trends for phones is to make them bigger and faster but many find the ballooning size of some smart phones to be cumbersome to use or put in a pocket. At 5.8 inches it is a whole inch shorter than the standard Note 9 which isn’t even advertised as a plus sized phone. This smaller package does not mean that there are any reductions of speed however as many report the Samsung S10E is just as powerful and capable as its full-sized sibling the S10. Instead of having a fingerprint scanner in the screen the fingerprint scanner in the S10E is on the power button which many report to be more comfortable. It’s a phone that is well suited to those looking for comfort and long battery life over other frills.
2. iphone XR
Many people who have been interested in Apple’s technology have been priced out due to their normally high sticker price. Apple puts in all of their own parts and proprietary technology so they aren’t able to compete with other companies that have lower prices due to being able to source parts cheaper. This iPhone is an answer to those looking for a budget iPhone but budget is almost not the word to use here. This phone is missing a couple cameras and other features its more premium model the iPhone XS offers but still retains the rest of its functionality. For the price one could get a different brand phone with more features but if someone doesn’t have a lot of expendable money and has to have an Apple phone this could work for them.
3. Oneplus 7 Pro
This phone is making waves and for very good reason. It won’t CNET Editor’s Choice in 2019 for having some of the best specs at the market and with a price that doesn’t give that away. In some stores the Oneplus is priced one hundred dollars cheaper than the “budget” Iphone XR yet has more features. This phone has a 90hz screen that means everything from scrolling, to video to video games look like they are an incredibly smooth frame rate. The phone has three cameras in it, allowing it to take photos with plenty of detail and depth no matter what is being focused on. This phone might be a little heavy and might not be as rugged as some of Samsung’s phones but clearly offers some of the best features for the price.
4. Google Pixel 4 XL
Google’s Pixel 4 XL like the Oneplus 7 Pro is a 90hz phone that has an impressive HDR display. However the best thing about the Google Pixel 4 is its impressive camera. This phone comes with a number of improvements over its last iteration including battery life, RAM, and software just to name a few but this phone takes photos like no other. Advanced software automatically adjusts white balance and focus. The phone is also capable of taking night shots of the stars. It can be a little pricey to purchase but if someone is looking for the phone with the best camera this phone definitely sits at the top of the pedestal.
An exclusive online big budget multiplayer video game, the Destiny 2 game is a sequel to the first part, Destiny, by the makers of the popular game—Halo. It is set in an imaginary futuristic world of science fiction. When playing the new Destiny 2, gamers have to engage in role playing, and the players take on a character and responsibility as the Guardians of the Last City on Earth. In the new Destiny 2, players wield a power called Light which they use to protect the Last City from alien races, the Cabal. The Cabal is one of the destructive forces that are led by their rugged, husky Emperor Dominus Ghaul has seized all the Guardians of their Light, which is their ability to return from death, and infiltrated the Last City. The player has to go on a journey to regain their Light, find a way to defeat the villainous Ghaul and his Red Legion army, and regain possession of the Last City for the sake of protecting the human race.
Weaving a mix of some old elements of the game and simultaneously renewing it with exciting new features, the new Destiny 2 is very much a shooter game that lets players run virtually from place to place and take down the villains in style, but in a slightly better working condition than its predecessor. Whether players will vociferously continue to play this version is yet to be seen, but certainly, the refinements that have been made are clearly visible. An enriched plot with the right mix of humor, thoughtfulness, and all the elements similar to a thrilling real time movie, straight from the Marvel series, the new Destiny 2 will no doubt bring initial success to its creators. Some details that make a difference are the decision to scrap the evildoer “Darkness” with someone more real and tangible like Ghaul and his Red Army, inclusion of spectacular and intricate details in the new design, and the seamless interface.
An outstanding game of the year 2017, the new Destiny 2 is now popular with the masses, and this is proven by the fact that it was played by a whooping 1.2 million people at the same time! Combining a very old, straightforward formulaic story base with the addictive video gaming experience, the makers of the new Destiny 2 have indeed struck gold the second time around.
Currently, the amusing and thoroughly entertaining Destiny 2 can be used in PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and a Microsoft Windows version is available too. Play the game to feel invincible, to feel in control, and to save the world. After all, don’t most virtual games make us feel like a SuperHero all the time by playing into the human psyche to feel wanted and all powerful? The new Destiny 2, a game developed by Bungie, is no different.
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.
