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H&R Block Tax Software review

Nikhil Narkhede
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H&R Block Tax Software review

Do you think that paying federal tax is a complex thing? This software will help you out to file your tax. Yes there is a software for this too. The software is recommended for homeowners and investors. It has some of the most powerful tools which will help you in filing the federal taxes. The help of tax professionals will also be give. First let us see the features of this software.

H&R Block Tax Software

H&R Block Tax Software Features

This software has a very simplified interface. The program is made for you to make the tax deductions. So this software runs through many deductions which will provide you the biggest refund. The software will give you an access to real-time chat with a tax expert. Which is the best feature. So you can ask him/her any of your doubts. You can also ask the expert to optimize the tax returns. There is Free Audit Support.

H&R Block Tax Software

So it will be helpful for the user to get the audit done for free and at no extra cost. The very simple step by step Questions and your answers will help you to pay the tax form with ease. The software easily imports from the Turbo Tax software. You can also import the W-2, 1099 and your last year`s return. The accuracy review checks for any problems or issues. The calculations are done accurately.

Also read: Turbo Tax Federal Review

There is a maximum refund guarantee provided by this software. The program can be downloaded in one go. Also a state e-file is available for $19.95 per return. It is recommended for the home owners as it maximizes the deductions from the home mortgage interest and the real estate taxes. The software also provides advice on your tax planning, retirement planning and home ownership. This is helpful for investors too. It helps them to have an accurate investment and dividend reporting.

I liked the part where an in-depth assistance is given on bonds, stocks and mutual funds. The tax calculators also determine the cost basis of the assets sold and investments. So why don`t you buy it now for $20.25. Yes you get a 55% discount(previously priced at $44.99)! Only from Technary!

Nikon D7000 camera review – Is it Nikon`s best DSLR?

Nikhil Narkhede
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Nikon D7000 camera review – Is it Nikon`s best DSLR?

After a very long time by a request of a Technary Fan, we are putting up this review. People are now a days crazy about Panasonic and Cannon cameras. But Nikon is always a look to brand in the world of cameras. So we also did not forget about it. So why did we chose this camera. Well Technary only reviews quality products and this camera is also not an exception. Let us see the features of this camera.

Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000 Features

The Black colored Nikon D7000 looks dashing. It has a sensor resolution of 16.2 Megapixel. The Sonsor is CMOS Type. The Optical Sensor Size is 15.6 x 23.6mm. The camera does have a sensor dust reduction. The field of view crop factor is stunning 1.5. It has a self cleaning sensor unit. The camera has a decent 11.1x optical zoom. Which is sufficient for close photography as well as to take good scenery shots.

The camera has an Exspeed 2 image processor with an optical stabilizer. The Auto focus includes a TTL contrast and phase detection. There are enormous number of Auto Focus Points which add up to stunning 39. This is one of the best characteristics of this DSLR camera. The Auto Area is AF and face priority has an AF function. The maximum video resolution is 1920 x 1080 which is great to watch the captured videos on your LCD Television set.

Also read : Fujifilm X-T1 camera launched for $1,300

The camera has an HDMI AV interface. Nikon Inc is the manufacturer of this device. The Light Sensitivity is ISO 100-25600 which is a huge range. The Exposure metering is spot(2.4 %). There are exposure modes which has i-TTL program Flash. Shooting Programs include a sports mode. There are special effects which include the color outline. The White balance Presets are incandescent. The Maximum Shutter speed is super fast 1/8000 seconds. Another plus point.

Nikon D7000

The min shutter speed is 30 seconds, which should had been lowered by the company. The exposure compensation is ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps. The camera has a white balance bracketing. The X-sync Speed is enormous, 1/250 sec. The Expoure range is EV 0-2- (ISO 100). The lens is 18-200mm – f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR II. The focus adjustment is manual which is recommended for photographers. The Min focus range is 19.7 inches. The max view angle is 76 degrees.

Also read: Panasonic Lumix GX7 Overview

Zoom Adjustment can be done manually. The 72 mm filter is a state of the art. The Nokon F mounting lens system has ED glass. The camera has a pop-up flash. The flash modes include the rear curtain sync. Flash can be adjusted by the user as per the requirement. The shooting speed is 6 frames per second. The camera also has a self timer delay of 2 seconds. The flash terminal is a hot shoe. Scene Recognition System (SRS) is a plus for the camera.

The viewfinder is of Optical-fixed eye-level pentaprism type. The field coverage is of 100%. The magnification can be done to 0.94x using the view finder. The viewfinder has an autofocus frande and the dioptric correction range is from -3 to +1. The viewfinder does have an autofocus frame. The display resolution is of 921k pixels. The display features are built-in.

Also read: Sony Alpha NEX-5R Review

The microphone is in mono operation mode. There are dual SD card slot. The camera has a Nikon ViewNX 2 software. While connecting to the computer it does require the MS Windows 7 and also a CD-ROM drive. The included accessories include the LCD display cover.

The Body is made up of Magnesium Alloy Material and also it is splashproof. The battery of the camera is Nikon EN-EL15. It is 1xLi-ion rechargeable battery which is included in the box. The user can use 2 SD card slots for using their SD Memory card. The Camera is 5.2 inch wide and have a depth of 3 inches. Also the height is 4.1 inch. The  weight of the camera is 1.5 lbs.

Nikon D7000

The camera has a very important feature called as Image stabilizer. The Optical stabilization helps to prevent blur pictures. Even when you use high optical zoom or slow shutter speeds this camera`s image stabilizer works fine. A camera should take good pictures as expected by the user and this camera does the same. The camera is an all rounder DSLR. I do think that it is difficult for any company to provide so many quality features in the same price.

User Experience

This is Nikon`s first camera to record 1080p videos at 24fps. The camera will deliver clean photos upto ISO800. They are very good using the ISO 1,600 too. But if you go on to ISO 3,200 then I noticed that the shadows in the images were noisy. I had taken a photograph of my cousin standing alongside a tree. I liked the exposure and metering of the camera. Recently Nikon also released a firmware update which will overcome any problems.

But to be honest I had no problems as such in using the camera. The time of Power On and shoot or click the pic is almost negligible. It was splendidly fast. If you as a user like to play with auto focus, then there are many things which you can tweak in the auto focus modes. I also tried the 39 point focus, well only professional photographers will be able to bank on this feature. They know the importance of this and this camera delivers well.

Technary`s Verdict

This camera is unique in its own way. It has 2 SD card slots. Its strange too. The camera is not lightweight though. I liked the viewfinder, it is very easy to use. This is a great camera for experienced photographers which takes out amazing pictures. If you are looking out for a camera only for shooting videos then 60D will serve the cause. Nikon D7000 is a powerful camera to take awesome images. Its time to upgrade your DSLR. But it now for $1417

Notepad Pro for Android Review

Nikhil Narkhede
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Notepad Pro for Android Review

Are you looking for a light notepad app for your android phone. Ofcourse you are not happy with the default notepad and you want a more advanced notepad. For this purpose the Notepad Pro will surely come in handy for you. First let us see the features of this android app.

Notepad Pro 1

Notepad Pro for Android Features

The main aspect of this app is that is is Ad free. There are no ads in this app so you can work in a disturb free environment with ease. This is a lightweight application. The app has a Prioritization feature. So you can assign priority to your notes. Also there are many color codes. See color is very important. It helps you to differentiate. You can create a color code rules for yourself. Example create red colored notes which should be done with utmost priority.

Or use the Green color code to do the task in your leisure time. There is an Auto Save option in this application. It will automatically keep on saving the content which you create on this application. So by mistake if you hit the back button the app will automatically save. The commands and user interface is very easy to use. No need of any tutorial. Just see what it is offering and do what you need. You can now search your content with ease.

Notepad Pro for Android

This is the most important part. If you are looking for a keyword in your note this function will be helpful. The app also reads the text back. So it is very useful and to go through and make any changes if any mistakes were occurred. The app has a crisp user interface. The user can backup and import the notes. The user can also import/export to the SD card. The app has a small size of 527.1 KB.

This app is compatible with Android 2.0 and above. The price for this useful application is just $0.99 or 99 cents. Click here to buy it now from Amazon!

Jawbone Era 2nd-gen Bluetooth Headset review

Nikhil Narkhede
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Jawbone Era 2nd-gen Bluetooth Headset review

It is time for a good headset for you. Is this a good headset? You will get to know eventually by the end of this review. The main aim of a Bluetooth headset is to take calls. But people also love to hear songs. Yes, only on one ear might be awkward, but people love to do so. Anyways let us talk about the features of this device.

Jawbone Era 2nd-gen

 Jawbone Era 2nd-gen Bluetooth Headset Features

I should start of with the amazing sound quality of this headset. It is worth your money for sure. The sound impressed me. The device is compact and the microphone is good. So if you have an incoming caller you will surely get a clear voice of him/her. The only concern is the battery life which will last for max 4 hours. That is a sign to worry. But does it get overshadowed the other features?

Design & Hardware

This Bluetooth headset is small and compact. It is also light in weight and sits flat on the face. By chance if you have a long hair, this Bluetooth headset can be hidden for sure. I liked the colors metallic red and silver. They both are eye-catching. With the headset they also provide four sizes of ear buds to fit in your ear. It has NoiseAssassin which cuts down the background sound.

Four hours of talktime is good enough. Also a compact battery case is also provided so as to increase the runtime to 10 hours. Standby time is 3 days. Also the headset can be charged using the microUSB charging. While lookswise, they should had improved it a bit.

Usability and Performance

Well the Audio performance of the headset is superb. NoiseAssassin does a very good job even in heavy traffic you can hear the voice clearly and your voice is sent to the receiver clearly with no noise. The volume control is easy to access. This headset supports wideband audio which will help the user to talk on Skype and FaceTime. There are a few voice commands which can be given to the headset. Like asking for the battery capacity. The headset will tell the remaining battery capacity. So easy to use and good audio performance.

Verdict

A good headset which has really no problems or difficulties or any irregularities. A perfect Bluetooth headset. Go for it!

Apple Buys Novauris – Speech Recognition specialized company for Siri

Nikhil Narkhede
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Apple Buys Novauris – Speech Recognition specialized company for Siri

Yes, the acquisitions will keep on continuing. The bigger companies will have an eye on smaller companies. This time it was a performance by Apple. They have acquired the Novauris Technologies company. This company was grown from the Dragon Systems R&D UK. The company is also known as the British Research Subsidiary.

Apple buys novauris

Apple buys Novauris

This company was founded in 2002 by Melvyn Hunt and John Bridle. Also currently Yoon Kim is the CEO of the company. These guys worked in the Nortel, SRI, Dragon. Recently Apple said that they buy smaller technology companies from time to time. Though they said that they don`t want to discuss their plans.

You will be surprised to know that this acquisition took place in last year itself. But there was no such official announcement. The Novauris Team is now working on Siri. (For people who don`t know about Siri) This Siri is a virtual assistant technology which comes in-built with Apple`s iPhones(Buy Apple iPhone 5S for $689).

You might have heard about this software called as Dragon Naturally Speaking(Buy for $50.87). This product was developed by Dragon Systems. And the co-founders of Novauris were the team members for developing such products. We know that Novauris has been developing their own large vocabulary and ASR(Automatic Speech Recognition Technologies).

The exact amount paid for the acquisition is not yet revealed. Well its evident that if any small company dominates a particular technology niche or sector, it is eventually going to be acquired by the big giants like Apple, Google, Facebook or Microsoft. We will keep you informed about such acquisitions only on Technary.

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