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iPhone 12 Mini deals are now widely available across the UK with pretty much every retailer under the sun throwing out their best pre-orders. But so far, the most interesting over comes from Three directly.

The network is taking the iPhone 12 Mini and offering it to you with unlimited data, calls and texts. And for all of that, Three will only charge you £29.50...for the first six months.

After that, your bills go up to £59 a month. And while that sounds like quite a lot, it is actually still in the realms of a decent price. Take into account the half price costs at the start and this contract is looking like an excellent value option.

Three tops of this whole package by including a nice free gift. Considering Apple is no longer including headphones in the box, Three is giving you a free pair of Airpods instead...not bad at all!

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Three's iPhone 12 Mini pre-order deals:

iPhone 12 Mini: at Three | £29 upfront | unlimited data, minutes and texts | £29.50 for first 6 months, then £59pm + free Airpods
There's a lot going on with this deal so lets break it down. For the first six months, you're paying £29.50 each month - an absolute bargain for this new device. However, after that time period, you're bills jump up to £59 a month. For that price, you're getting unlimited data and a free pair of Airpods.
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iPhone 12 Pro Max: at Three | £99 upfront | unlimited data, minutes and texts | £38.50 for first 6 months, then £77pm + free Airpods
Three is offering this same deal on the iPhone 12 Pro Max but as you would expect, it's a fair bit more expensive. The first six months cost you £38.50 each month but then after that, your bills go up to £77 a month. For that, you're getting unlimited data, calls and texts and those free Airpods.
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What's the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max like?

iPhone 12 Mini:
The smallest of Apple's four iPhone 12 devices, the Mini is all about bringing both the size and price down. While normally this would result in a device that is lacking in a number of areas, the iPhone 12 Mini actually shares many of the key specs of the other devices.

It has the same A14 Bionic chip, the same MagSafe features, 5G capabilities and more. However, it obviously has to lose out somewhere. It has a far smaller battery than the rest, a lower resolution and fewer camera lenses than the Pro or Pro Max.

iPhone 12 Pro Max:
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the complete opposite end of the spectrum, offering the largest and most expensive of the iPhone 12 devices. 

Not only does this handset offer that massive 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display but it's also backed by 5G connectivity and the next-gen five nanometer A14 Bionic chip. All that means you can capture video in Dolby Vision quality.

But the camera story continues as those three lenses, all 12MP, offer ultra wide, wide and telephoto. That means optical zoom, way more light for Night Mode shots and a new level or focus thanks to a LiDAR sensor backing it all up. Once the Apple ProRAW feature goes live, this is going to be a real competitor for pro DSLR cameras, or at least that's what Apple hopes and is working towards.

Why go with Three?

If you haven't already been won over by these amazing offers from Three then you'll be excited to hear that the network doesn't shy away from offering up some extra incentives as well.

Whether that be more control over your plan, extra perks or increased roaming, you can see all of best parts of a Three SIM only deal or Three mobile deals down below.

- Personal Hotspot: Use your data to tether your laptop so you and use your phone like your own mobile broadband router

- Go Roam: Roaming abilities in 71 worldwide countries at no extra cost

- Control your spending: Features that allow you to block calls and texts to certain numbers that might otherwise run up extra costs on your bill

- Data flexibility: Add extra data to your tariff at anytime, even halfway through a month

- Travel Swagger: Get travel upgrades with Easyjet with bag drop and early boarding

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Windows 10 testers who have adopted the Your Phone app are now getting the ability to run multiple Android apps on their desktop, but this feature will only be available for Samsung smartphones in the foreseeable future.

Microsoft brought support for running Android apps to Your Phone back in September, and promised that the ability to run multiple mobile apps on the Windows 10 desktop would arrive before the end of 2020.

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And indeed that ability is now here, or at least support for Windows Insiders (testers) is now rolling out, with general availability for everyone hopefully not too far away.

Using all my favorite mobile apps right from my PC! We're now rolling out support for multiple phone apps! @MSYourPhone #LinkToWindows #WindowsInsiders pic.twitter.com/mvQiqW9Qf7November 6, 2020

Testers must be running one of certain Samsung smartphones, though, and it doesn’t look like other handsets will be able to benefit from these nifty features any time soon.

Deeper level

When asked about support for other devices, Vishnu Nath, Partner Director of Program Management, Mobile and X-Device, at Microsoft, clarified that the Android app hook-up required a deeper level of hardware and software integration than other features in Your Phone.

Most of our features work on the broader Android set of devices. This specific feature, however, requires a deeper level device/OS integration and we worked directly with Samsung to make this possible.November 6, 2020

So while this doesn’t rule out Microsoft eventually working with other phone manufacturers to give their handset owners these advantages, it’s obviously not a trivial thing to do this, and so therefore not likely to be happening any time soon.

A couple of months back, Microsoft said it was “exploring new ideas and ways to help our customers” in terms of bringing these features to phones other than Samsung models, so we can perhaps remain hopeful that this is something that will eventually be in the pipeline.

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It’s been quite the year. Amid a global pandemic, ongoing lockdowns, and huge losses of life, there’s plenty to keep the mind occupied on its darkest, most primal fears.

Not to belittle any of those things, either. I’ve lost family to Covid, and spent most of 2020 in a state of confused terror – unsure of my own safety and the future, with no clarity incoming.

What wonder, then, that many of us are turning to entertainment as a means of escapism. But while we all know supporters of the calming, meditative genre of games – such as Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s cutesy economy, the slow farming of Stardew Valley, or the relaxed adventuring of A Short Walk – there’s another way to cope with stress, and that’s adding even more stress to the pile.

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When the first lockdown began in the UK back in March, I found myself finally picking up Darkest Dungeon, a monstrously punishing adventuring party management sim, which tasks you with recruiting, training, and sending off mercenaries into tunnels filled with Lovecraftian horrors. It was a cult hit when it launched on PC, PS4 and even the PS Vita back in 2016, and continued to attract players and sadists alike on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in 2018.

I bought the game on Switch, meaning I could cart Darkest Dungeon around the flat with ease, playing short sessions in a lunch break, weekends on the sofa, or at night in a suitably dark setting. So far, so casual.

Darkest Dungeon has a simple enough story hook. You’ve been tasked with clearing out the monster-infested dungeons beneath your ancestor’s estate, and the promise of loot and treasures down in the darkness means there are plenty of people willing to risk their lives on your behalf.

Jeez. (Image credit: Red Hook)

Things are kept interesting by a turn-based combat system, 17 character classes with mostly distinct abilities, weapon upgrades, skill trees, and a ‘resolve’ system that requires you to slowly scale up your heroes’ confidence before they’re willing to try out harder areas. The stark 2D style and imaginative animations – even the ugly ones – are sure to imprint on your memory after just a few rounds of poorly-lit tunnels, traps, and beasts waiting for you in the depths.

With a permadeath system and truly difficult bosses, it’s a game likely to keep you on edge – but the stress isn’t just the player’s. You also need to manage the stress of your party, limiting how psychologically taxing their monster-slaying and treasure-looting trips are. When they become too stressed, they can gain mental afflictions that cause them to turn on each other, refuse to fight, or act in all sorts of unpredictable ways – even to the point of a heart attack.

A heart attack sounds stressful

Sometimes, the stress is just too much (Image credit: Red Hook)

Yup! And you might be wondering why this is the game I’m recommending. Surely there’s something a bit more, well, chill to spend your free time in?

But this is the game that got me through those first few uncertain months – distracting me from real-life horrors with imagined ones, and keeping me proactive when it came to caring for the minds (as well as the lives) of my under-equipped party.

It’s this latter point that I think is important: remembering that living is more than just avoiding death, and that food and water isn’t enough to keep you sane. Even if you’re not battling fish-men or necromancers, the days – especially these days – can take a toll.

For all the stress, I was put in a state of caring, of maintaining in the face of imminent doom, and that’s a lesson I’d do well to remember.

Darkest Dungeon is available to play on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, PS Vita and PC. A sequel, Darkest Dungeon II, is coming to Epic Games Store in 2021 via Early Access.

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After years of rumors, we're expecting the OnePlus Watch to appear in the not-too-distant future – but according to a well-placed tipster it won't be running the Google Wear OS software when it does arrive.

Max Jambor, who has been right in the past with advance OnePlus information, took to Twitter to reveal that the upcoming wearable will not be a Wear OS device, as had been expected considering the partnership with OnePlus and Google on Android.

Of course this isn't official yet, but it would be an interesting move from OnePlus, and a blow for Google. There are some decent Wear OS watches on the market, but there's certainly plenty of room for more as well.

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We're assuming that OnePlus will indeed develop its own bespoke software for the OnePlus Watch, in the same way that other manufacturers like Samsung, Garmin and Fitbit have done up to this point.

Watch this space

We were originally expecting to see the OnePlus Watch in October, but that launch date got pushed back: production or software issues may have been to blame, which wouldn't be a surprise given the ongoing global pandemic.

It's been a busy year for OnePlus, with the OnePlus 8T just one of several phones that the manufacturer has pushed out this year. If work on the wearable has had to be put on the backburner for a period of time then that would be perfectly understandable.

Other rumors point to a round display for the upcoming wearable, so think more along the lines of a Samsung Galaxy Watch rather than an Apple Watch. At the moment the market is pretty evenly split between round and rectangular designs.

OnePlus itself hasn't confirmed that it has a smartwatch on the way, although this tweet would seem to suggest that's the case. If and when a OnePlus-branded wearable arrives to go with the company's smartphones and television sets, we'll let you know.

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It makes sense that you might want to set up an outdoor entertainment area at home, whether that’s in your yard, garden, or out on a balcony. Between the fact that we’re all stuck inside more than ever, and the fact that the safest way to be near friends is to do so outside and at a distance, an outdoor entertainment area can ensure that we’re all still social and that we get some fresh air.

But if you want to entertain outdoors, you might also want to be able to show games, TV shows, and movies – and if so, you’re facing a choice: should you get an outdoor TV, or an outdoor projector?

Both of these options have their pros and cons. Here’s everything you need to know.

Outdoor TV vs outdoor projector: screen sizes

Perhaps the first thing to consider when choosing between an outdoor TV and an outdoor projector is just how big of a screen you want. TVs have gotten a whole lot bigger over the past decade or so – but the fact remains that to really get a big-screen experience, you’re going to want a projector. Of course, getting a projector presents its own issues, but we’ll get into those things a little later.

Ultimately, if you want a screen for watching the game and the occasional TV show outside, then a TV is probably more than big enough – but if you want to host impressive movie nights at your home, then you may want a projector that can offer a larger display.

Of course, it’s also worth considering where you plan on placing your projection screen, especially if you want a big one. It’s a good idea to measure the area you plan on projecting to and buying a projection screen that fits that area. Or, if you end up going for a TV instead, making sure there’s a good place to mount it safely. 

Outdoor projectors are harder to find, but regular models could be fine for occasional outdoor use. (Image credit: Vava)

Outdoor TV vs outdoor projector: lighting

Another major concern is light. Ultimately, you can’t really beat physics -- and that means that if there’s a lot of ambient light in the area you plan on watching, it’s going to be hard to properly see a projector. That’s especially true if you plan on buying a cheaper projector, that might not offer an image that’s quite as bright as a more expensive option.

Outdoor TV vs outdoor projector: weatherproofing

Perhaps the biggest concern for those placing electronics outside is weather. The fact is that water and electronics don’t really mix well, and that may play into whether you go for a TV or a projector. 

Thankfully, some TV manufacturers have been building TVs that are specifically made for outdoor use -- and these TVs are usually contained in a kind of case that protects them from the elements. SunBrite is a good example of a company that makes a range of outdoor TVs, while Samsung offers its weatherproof Terrace TV too.

For TVs, the other option is to get a normal TV that is kept in an element-proof case that can be opened up when you want to use it, or that has a glass front that allows you to still see the screen. The advantage of this is that it’s usually cheaper to buy a lower-end TV and a weather-proof case than it is to specifically buy a weather-proof TV. But the disadvantage is that you’ll have to make sure the case is properly sealed up, and it may add some bulk to your setup.

Projectors introduce a host of other weather-related issues. Unlike TVs, there aren’t really many projectors that are built for outdoor use. Instead, if you want to use a projector, you’re going to have to keep it inside when you’re not using it, and set it up outside when you do want to use it. For this reason, projectors are perhaps better for occasional use, like a movie night with friends, rather than for a permanent entertainment area that you can use on a whim.

(Image credit: SunBrite)

Outdoor TV vs outdoor projector: pricing

Of course, perhaps one of the primary concerns for most will be the budget. Thankfully, there are ways to get both outdoor TVs and projectors on a budget.

If you want an outdoor TV, the cheapest way to get one is to get a normal TV and a purpose-built cabinet to keep it in. It’s not as convenient as an actual outdoor TV, but buying both means you can get set up for well under $1,000. If you go this route, any TV will do the job, and it’s worth buying from a big brand like Samsung, LG, Vizio, or Sony. You should also consider looking at reviews for models before buying, and specifically looking for any mention of how the TV handles glare or reflections. The Samsung Q80T series is a good example of a TV that excellently handles reflections and glare to make for a clear image. 

If you have the money to spend, it may be worth buying an actual outdoor TV. The cheapest of these are usually around $1,000, but if you have more to spend you can get one that’s larger, supports tech like HDR, has a better image quality, and has smart operating systems built into it. As mentioned, SunBrite makes a range of outdoor TVs, and the Samsung “The Terrace” series is purpose-built for outdoor use too.

Considering the fact that you’re going to have to keep your projector inside when you’re not using it, you can buy a projector across any price range. More expensive projectors offer tech like a higher resolution and smart features, but they’re also often brighter -- which is of concern for outdoor use. We recommend a projector that’s at least 2,500 lumens, but even then you’ll really only be able to see the image well after dark, so something much brighter will be better. Good projector brands include Optoma, LG, and Epson.

Outdoor TV vs outdoor projector: which should you choose?

Outdoor TVs and projectors really serve different purposes. If you want a permanent setup, then you’re probably going to want to get an outdoor TV -- while if you’re only occasionally going to watch outside, a projector that you keep inside and set up when you want it may do the job just fine. 

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Xbox Series S pre-orders might be looking up - with the console just days away from hitting the shelves there's hope for a final wave of stock. With the November 10 release day coming up fast, those looking to buy Xbox Series S are holding out for one last chance to secure a console before the rush. 

We'd suggest keeping an eye on the retailers below, because though unlikely, if more Xbox Series S pre-orders do become available you'll want to be first in line. We'll update this page with any new stock information as soon as we get it, so you don't miss out on the Xbox Series S. 

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There's plenty of reasons why the cheaper Xbox is set to be so popular. Xbox Series X pre-orders cost an extra AED 850 (SAR 100), so the super affordable Series S is uniquely positioned to appeal to a wide range of shoppers.

We're rounding up everything you need to know about Xbox Series S pre-orders right here, as well as going into more detail on exactly what you get for your cash in terms of Xbox One S specs, features, and the release date. You'll find quick links to retailers offering early orders just below, with more information on previous stock levels further down the page. 

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Xbox Series S pre-order in Saudi: quick links

• Amazon
• Al Jarir
• Noon
• Extra
• X-cite

Xbox Series S pre-order in UAE: quick links

• Amazon
• Sharaf DG
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• Carrefour
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• Etisalat
• du
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• Emax
• LuLu Hypermarket

Xbox Series S, previously dubbed 'Project Lockhart' costs AED 1,249 (SAR 1,349). It's the cheaper, digital-only alternative to the Xbox Series X. Yes, Microsoft is releasing not one but two next-gen consoles this year. 

It's worth noting, however, that certain features like 4K gameplay aren't available from cheaper Xbox Series S pre-orders, as that lower price tag makes way for less powerful specs in the budget model.

This disc-less, next-gen Xbox Series S specs are, however, substantially more powerful than the (now discontinued) Xbox One S All-Digital console, and the CPU, GPU and solid state disc drive storage only trail what you'll get from the Series X.

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Xbox Series S release date

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Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series S (previously known as Project Lockhart) is indeed real, and that its digital-only next-gen console will arrive on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

That means the new Series X will launch right alongside the more expensive Xbox Series X – both coming right before Black Friday 2020 on November 27. Check out our unboxing video below to see the Xbox Series S in all its glory. 

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Xbox Series S price

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Microsoft has quashed the endless speculation over the Xbox Series S price, revealing that the console will retail for AED 1,249 (SAR 1,349) via its official Twitter account. This falls in line with the Xbox Series S being a lower-cost alternative to the Xbox Series X.

If we compare it to the Xbox Series X's price of AED 2,099 (SAR 2,299), the Xbox Series S undercuts it significantly by AED 850 (SAR 100). The Xbox Series S will be a tempting proposition for those looking to experience next-gen games without breaking the bank, then.

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Xbox Series S: specs

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Microsoft has revealed exactly what its cheaper Xbox can do in the console's official launch trailer, which you can watch below.

• CPU: Eight-core 3.6GHz (3.4GHz with SMT) custom AMD 7nm
• GPU: 4 teraflops at 1.550GHz
• RAM: 10GB GDDR6
• Frame rate: Up to 120 fps
• Resolution: 1440p with 4K upscaling
• Optical: No disk drive
• Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD

The Xbox Series S is up to 60% smaller than the Xbox Series X, making it the smallest Xbox ever made. Games will target a resolution of 1440p instead of 4K on Xbox Series X, and will be capable of 120fps. 

There's also support for ray tracing, 4K media playback, 4K game upscaling, variable rate shading and variable refresh rates - same as on Xbox Series X. The console is all-digital, meaning there's no disc drive, and has a custom NVME 512GB SSD.

If you're worried about running out of disk space, Microsoft is also releasing a 1TB expansion card. An external hard drive can also be used to store Xbox One games and backwards-compatible titles. 

The Xbox Series S will also support Spatial Sound, including Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision via streaming media apps at launch. Dolby Vision support for gaming will also come first to next-gen Xbox consoles in 2021.

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Xbox Series S: a digital gateway

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The Xbox Series S will primarily act as a digital gateway for both Microsoft’s game-streaming service, Project xCloud, and its ever-growing Xbox Game Pass service (which now also includes EA Play for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass for PC subscribers).

Project xCloud aims to leverage Microsoft’s existing data centers across the globe, literally loading up servers with the component parts of multiple Xbox One consoles, and using these to run the games streamed directly to your mobile device of choice. 

This means that gamers will be able to play the likes of Halo Infinite, Forza and other classic console and PC big hitters on their phones, tablets or Windows 10 computers.

Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass is essentially a Netflix for games, allowing subscribers to access lots of Xbox games digitally. The service has grown massively since its launch in 2017, boasting over 10 million subscribers. 

Services such as Project xCloud and Xbox Game Pass prove that physical discs aren't always necessary, with Microsoft offering plenty of content for those who choose to go digital-only. Xbox Series S will undoubtedly take this initiative into the next generation, proving that these services alone can support a next-gen console.

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A pornography ban that has taken effect in Thailand is driving a massive surge in VPN usage as citizens seek out ways to access their favorite services and preserve their online liberty.

According to Atlas VPN data, VPN installs in the country surged by 644% following the confirmation that 191 adult websites - including popular platform Pornhub - will no longer be available to citizens.

Despite the meteoric growth of the VPN industry in recent years, the privacy service was not particularly popular in Thailand prior to the ban, with only 1.17% of the population downloading a VPN in the first half of 2020.

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However, early signs suggest the new policy may drive unprecedented adoption in the territory.

Web censorship

Web censorship is not uncommon in Thailand, but has traditionally revolved around quashing content that is critical of the establishment. The latest move, however, heralds a more stringent attitude towards certain consumer services too.

Confirmation that the country would crack down on pornography and gambling websites, both of which are illegal under its cybercrime laws, sparked an online backlash that saw hashtags #SavePornhub and #HornyPower trend on Twitter.

The protests even spilled out onto the streets of Bangkok, where the same slogans were held aloft on placards by aggrieved citizens.

Thailand is not the only country in which pornography is banned, however; the same is true of both India and China, which have a combined population of more than 2.6 billion.

In all three countries, VPNs are being used to circumvent blocks on pornography and other types of content banned by their respective regimes.

VPNs direct traffic through servers operating in countries in which adult websites are perfectly legal, allowing the user to both access the service and shield their activity from their internet service provider (ISP).

However, in regions that restrict access to certain internet content, it becomes even more important to use a VPN service that does not collect activity logs (e.g. websites visited, connection timestamps, bandwidth usage etc.) that could be incriminating if later seized by authorities.

While many free VPNs claim not to collect logs, these promises are often disingenuous. For this reason, users that want to ensure their browsing habits remain private should opt for a service whose privacy policy has been audited by a trusted third party, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN.

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Lenovo VoIP 360 camera speaker - $156.97 at Provantage
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Is it a HD webcam? Is it a unified communications camera? Is it a 360-degree panoramic camera? The Lenovo VoIP 360 camera speaker is all three and more. It even has multi-directional microphones with distant voice pickup and noise-cancellation.View Deal

Lenovo might not be known as a webcam maker, but the world’s largest computer manufacturer sells a surprising model that, from a distance, looks a bit like the Death Star from Star Wars.

The G0A5360CWW is a business webcam and retails for $156.67 at Provantage (roughly £120) - that's a 37% discount on its suggested retail price.

Presented as a tiny 90mm plastic sphere with a camera sensor on top, it has a gun metal design and connects to your computer using a USB Type-C connector, which means you could potentially plug it into your smartphone or your tablet as well.

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What makes it different from other models is that it is aimed to be used on a flat surface rather than shoved atop a business monitor. There are also unusual quadrant view (for small teams), split view and a panoramic view features.

The microphone, speaker and camera all function in 360 degrees and environment noise suppression and acoustic noise-cancellation technology will, according to Lenovo, deliver better sound for both parties.

The camera - which is has a 2-megapixel resolution - is optimized for leading unified communication platforms like Microsoft Skype for Business, Skype, Amazon Chime, Cisco Webex, Cisco Jabber, Google Meet, Zoom, Bluejeans, and more.

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Bear in mind

• If this product is not available in your region, you'll need to use a specialist parcel forwarding service to take advantage of the deal.
• If you've managed to get hold of a cheaper product with equivalent specifications, in stock and brand new, let us know and we'll tip our hat to you.

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