![]() ![]() The 2005 Ion sedan models also received a new steering wheel, the same one used in the 2004 Ion coupe models. GM's 4-speed 4T45-E replaced both transmissions, becoming the only available automatic transmission option. The VTi CVT used in the quad-coupes between 20 was also discontinued. In 2005, the Aisin 5-speed automatic transmission was discontinued. The 20 Ion Coupes were available with the VTi continuously variable transmission or a Getrag F23 5-speed manual.įor 2004, Saturn also re-calibrated the electric power steering, as well as upgraded interior materials, and offered new sound systems. The unit was also "fill-for-life," meaning that it was not intended to be serviced for the life of the vehicle. The transmission lacked an overdrive, allowing for five forward gears to be packaged in the size of a typical four-speed manual gearbox, both providing close gear ratios for better acceleration and fuel efficiency while eliminating the heat and parasitic loss generated by the additional planetary gearset. The compact 5-speed automatic had several unique characteristics. The Saturn Ion Quad Coupe has half-sized rear clamshell doors while the sedan has conventionally hinged doors.Ī Getrag F23 5-speed manual or an Aisin AF23 5-speed automatic transmission were available. Other extras included fog lights, sunroof, and spoiler. The Ion is also available in sedan level 1, 2, or 3 level three signified a more user friendly setup with power windows and power locks, while lower levels included crank windows and plastic wheel covers. The Ion's instrument panel was mounted on the top center of the dashboard, rather than behind the steering wheel. The Ion sedan went on sale in mid-October 2002, and the quad coupe went on sale in early 2003. The 2003 Ion came standard with a 2.2 L 140 hp (104 kW) DOHC Ecotec I4 engine. The 2003 Saturn Ion quad coupe production car first appeared at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. History 2003–2004 2005–2007 Saturn Ion coupe Clamshell doors It featured a 2.0L supercharged I4 gasoline engine, a unique body kit and front grille, unique aluminum-alloy wheels, unique cloth seating surfaces, and a rear spoiler. The Red Line was the performance-oriented trim of the Ion, only available as a Quad Coupe. It added more convenience items such as power windows and door locks, keyless entry, 16" tires and aluminum-alloy wheels, upgraded cloth seating surfaces, and an AM/FM stereo with both cassette and single-disc CD players (later, an AM/FM stereo with satellite option, a single-disc CD/MP3 player, and an auxiliary audio input jack). The Level 3 was the top-of-the-line trim for both the Quad Coupe and the four-door sedan. It included features such as upgraded 15" tires and steel wheels and plastic wheel covers, air conditioning, and an AM/FM stereo with a single-disc CD player (which also included an auxiliary audio input jack in later model years). The Level 2 trim was the entry-level Quad Coupe trim, and the upgraded trim for the four-door sedan. The Level 1 trim was discontinued in later model years of the Ion. It included features such as cloth seating surfaces, 14" tires and steel wheels with plastic wheel covers, manual windows and door locks, an AM/FM stereo radio with a four-speaker audio system, a heater (no standard air conditioning), a 2.2L dual overhead cam (DOHC) inline four-cylinder (I4) gasoline engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. The Level 1 trim, only offered as a four-door sedan, was the entry-level Ion trim. The Saturn Ion was offered in three trim "Levels": Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, as well as a "Red Line" trim (in later model years). The Ion was the last Saturn passenger car built at the Spring Hill, Tennessee plant which was originally linked to the company's branding, with Saturn owners attending "homecoming" events at the plant. Production of the Ion ended on March 29, 2007. The Ion replaced the Saturn S-Series in 2002, Īnd was replaced by the new Saturn Astra in 2008. The Saturn Ion is a compact car sold by Saturn between the 20 model years. Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
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![]() And with no support for VRR technologies like FreeSync, it would be best if you don’t consider it gaming. It offers a refresh rate of 75Hz, so you won’t get a headache while you work long hours. The monitor has a 40-inch IPS panel display that offers a 5K2K resolution of 5129×2160 with an aspect ratio of 21:9 aspect ratio. It supports Picture-by-Picture (PbP) and features a built-in KVM so that you can work on multiple computers simultaneously. The ThinkVision P40w-20 is excellent for professionals whose work requires them to multitask often. The monitor features a curved ultrawide form factor that envelopes a significant part of your peripheral vision and gives you an immersive experience. ![]() It supports Intel’s Active Management Technology making it suitable for IT infrastructure managers to work and troubleshoot problems remotely. The Lenovo ThinkVision P40w-20 is an excellent monitor if you are running the Intel vPro platform on your computer. Thunderbolt Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (In/Out)īest Thunderbolt Monitors – Our Pick 1. The Best Thunderbolt Monitors – Frequently Asked QuestionsĬomparison of the Best Thunderbolt Monitors Image. ![]() Choosing the Best Thunderbolt Monitor – Our Buying Guide.Dell UltraSharp 40″ Curved WUHD Monitor (U4021QW) Samsung 34-Inch CJ791 Ultrawide Curved Monitor Comparison of the Best Thunderbolt Monitors.Finally, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about Thunderbolt monitors. Later, we’ll list some key parameters to keep in mind when buying a Thunderbolt monitor. We’ll review and list the pros and cons of each so that you can compare them. To help you make the right decision, we have rounded up the best Thunderbolt monitors on the market. Identifying the most suitable Thunderbolt monitor for your need can be challenging. These include gaming monitors and monitors suitable for content creation, typical office setups, programming, IT administration, and whatnot. Presently, Thunderbolt monitors integrate these capabilities and provide resolutions up to 5K to offer monitors across a range of use cases. However, if cost isn’t a concern, Thunderbolt 4 remains unrivaled. But with higher minimum requirements than USB 4, Thunderbolt 4 is also the pricier option as USB 4 manufacturers can keep costs down by choosing lower functionality. In comparison, USB 4 is capable of most of these functions, but it doesn’t mandate them, so manufacturers may choose not to offer these functionalities.Īdditionally, Thunderbolt allows you to daisy-chain up to six additional devices, thereby giving you the convenience of expanding your setup with ease. These include the 40Gbps data transfer speed, support for video (or dual and a 100W Power Delivery, among other things. Why?įor one thing, Intel’s Thunderbolt 4 standard makes it mandatory for it to support some basic functionality. And even when that happens, Thunderbolt 4 will remain the best connectivity option between the two. While USB 4 may match this, we are still a little while away from USB 4 being widely available. Thunderbolt offers a data transfer speed of 40Gbps, faster than any other technology on the market. However, even USB-C, with its commonly available USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 version, cannot match Thunderbolt 4 for data transfer rates and 8K video support. Its support for video, data, and Power Delivery on a single cable makes USB-C its closest rival. ![]() Thunderbolt has unrivaled advantages over competing technologies like USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort. As an Amazon Associate, we can earn from qualifying purchases. This post includes affiliate links, for which we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase using our links. There are goblin scouts along this path, and the Source Hunters will suggest that you sneak by them, else you'll have to have several fights. Cross it, and you'll trigger an autosave. After that, head southeast and you'll find a wooden bridge. It won't update any quests, but you'll get some more information. Once Garkulda goes down, you can loot around her to find papers that hint about why she's there. The orc mystics tend to favor fire, so resist as appropriate. Maneuver to keep distance as much as possible from them, but stay a little spread out so the orc mystics don't hit you with their area attacks. If nothing else, that'll give the other orcs something to distract them so you can attack Garkulda with less risk.Īs always, you'll want to use area attacks if possible, but always hit Garkulda with every attack if possible. ![]() Absolutely nothing can survive after the combination of poisoning, burning, and exploding!Ĭonversely, the other orcs are pretty susceptible to charms, and you can significantly make your life easier by charming them from the start. To effectively kill orcs and humans, use skills or weapons with high burning chances, then use Deadly Spore on the target. If she winds up doing a charm anyway, consider reloading. If possible, lead with someone who has a high Willpower score. On her first turn, not only does she summon additional orcs, she'll try to charm the party member who is physically closest to her. She has high willpower and a lot of offensive power, though defensively she's not discernibly stronger from other orcs. She's incredibly strong and will summon a half-dozen more orcs on her first turn. This is a tough fight because one of the orcs is Garkulda Nightbringer. By starting from the south, you'll be able to keep both involved orc mystics in a line, rather than flanking you.Īs you move north, you'll find two orcs who will engage you (unless you sneak past them). You'll definitely want to start the next battle from the south after killing the aforementioned two young orcs starting this battle from the west will put you at a significant tactical disadvantage where you can be easily swarmed. After defeating them, be sure to save, then head north. If you're in the right place, you'll engage two Young Orc Fighters, who shouldn't trouble you. He served as a gateway battle, and at your current level, you should have no problem trashing him.Īfter getting past the orc, press into the southern edge of the path as it curves to the east. If you're in the right area, you'll have to kill a single orc warrior by his lonesome. (He was the troll involved in The Angry Troll side quest.) Once you reach him, go south down a thin path. Begin by teleporting to Silverglen, then run over to the location of Grumble, the troll to the southeast of the city. There is one serious fight, but otherwise it should be pretty easy. ![]() Once you have the potions and the pickaxe, it's time to start the journey to the mines. Small Healing Potion = Penny Bun Mushroom + Empty Potion Bottle.Armor Potion = Whisperwood + Small Healing Potion.Air Resistance Potion = Jellyroom + Empty Potion Bottle.Invisibility Potion = Air Resistance Potion + Armor Potion. ![]() If you wish to craft them instead, you're unlikely to have found all the ingredients you need, but just in case, the formulas are thus: You can buy potions from the vendors in Cyseal and Silverglen. It doesn't matter which you're using, just as long as you have at least a good 10 turns or more between all the potions you're carrying. The potion on the left has enough juice for 5 turns, or 60 seconds. That's the absolute minimum you'll need, but it's better to have more just in case. The one on the right will last 7 turns, or about 90 seconds. Consult the screenshot below.īoth of those bottles are invisibility potions, but the one on the right contains more in the bottle. They're colored indigo, but like all potions, they may come in different quantities. However, you will need to buy or craft one important item: an invisibility potion. The battles will be pretty easy, assuming you're at least at Level 12, which you should be to this point. You will be at the Luculla Mines for a while, especially taking into account the journey to get there. ![]() They are the Arcade, Classic and Tour gameplay modes. GameplayĮA went to length to ensure the gameplay in Rory McIlroy PGA Tour can be approached by both experienced gamers and those that are more familiar with arcade-like, easier games. They’ve done this by allowing players to choose from one of the three predetermined play styles. Given the nature of Rory McIlroy PGA Tour, there’s no story or campaign narrative in a traditional sense. Rather the game will lead the player through a series of competitions that will increase in difficulty and visit a variety of famous golfing locales. Rather Rory McIlroy PGA Tour uses DICE’s Frostbite 3 Engine. The reason for using Frostbite is, according to executive producer Brent Nielsen, that the engine was used to create “complex, lifelike environments” and to bring “some of the world’s most beautiful courses” to life in the game world. This is the first game in the PGA Tour series of games that will be stepping away from the Ignite Engine which was put to use in most EA Sports titles. Originally, the title was set to drop in June as the first entry in the PGA Tour series since 2013, but it was pushed back to July 14th. He was first confirmed to be appearing on the game’s cover on March 16th 2015 after the first delay. That is crazy! I am more excited than I can possibly put into words.” I am on the cover of EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR and it’s named after me. That’s what makes today’s announcement so exciting to me. Playing video games is one of the ways I try to relax in my downtime, and one of my favorite video games was golf. One of the ways I idolized them was in video games. Speaking about his appearance on the cover of the game, Rory said, “I grew up idolizing the best golfers in the world, and now I’m one of them. Since then, EA have chose the popular and successful Northern Irishman, Rory McIlroy who was, and continues to enjoy, a streak of victories across a number of competitive fronts in the professional golfing scene. With Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 acting as the final entry into the branded series, it was announced that a new golfer would be taking up the title of the next game. Not only will it serve as the next entry into the popular PGA Tour series, it will also be the next game in the series outside of the Tiger Woods branded titles.ĮA later put the PGA Tour series on hiatus after the release of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14. This newest instalment in the PGA Tour series was first announced during the EA Press Conference at E3 2014. ![]() I have had a few friends comment on how cold the AC is and how quick the heater works on cold start ups. I love the AC and heater, they work fast and are really powerful. I am curious to see what different tires would do to the car's handling. I am not an aggressive driver, but it seems that it handles OK and doesn't roll too badly. The car handles very well and corners pretty good. This is my only gripe about the controls. They hid the on/off button for the cruise behind the steering wheel where you can't see it even. The metallic grain plastic of the dash is attractive and all the controls are easily accessible and intuitive, except for the cruise. The fabric of the seats is OK and doesn't seem to be wearing quickly or anything. Thank goodness for the cruise so I can move my leg around and search, in vain, for a comfy spot. I find that on long trips the seats get very uncomfortable for me. This is one thing I noticed about the RIO, that it had more head room in the back and front. Also, there is not a lot of head room back there as the roof of the car slopes down there. I don't spend much time in the back seats, but I noticed there's not a lot of leg room, especially while I am in the drivers seat. I love the room of the hatchback, I can carry whatever I need to back there, especially with the seats folded down. This and smooth starts as well as gearing down to aid in braking. In the city, I find that shifting up as quick as possible (even doing 60km/h in 5th gear) helps a lot with the fuel economy. This is true for all cars, but seems to be enhanced in this car. The mileage really takes a dive in the city and with the AC on. On a recent trip from Montreal to Toronto I got 44 mpg! This is doing 110 km/h, so if you can stand going a semi-snail's pace you'll get good fuel mileage. I am receiving surprisingly great fuel mileage also. I have heard of transmission problems also with the spectra's, but the manual one seems to be doing great. If this car continues to do well I would buy another one, otherwise I would look at a Toyota or something similar. The spectra is by no means roomy either though, and I have been in Toyota Echos and Hyundai Accents which have tons more leg and head room in them than my car. Also, the dealer put tinted windows and a bug deflector on the car which make it look more sportier, if that word can be used with a KIA. ![]() I had a great salesman who wanted to make a sale really bad which helped me too. I saw the GSX on the lot and took it out and there was no comparison, and as it was a demo, the price wasn't that much more than the new RIO. The road noise was phenomenal in them and they were way to small for me. I found them all pretty cheap, right from the door handles to the seating. I bought this car as a demo after looking at some of the RIO's. I've since read that other people have experienced problems with this. I never noticed a problem, but they replaced it anyway. There was a recall for some 'fuel sending' mechanism that the dealer phoned me about. I have heard of other KIA owners with this problem as well. They tried to fix this once, but it still doesn't work. My trunk release from inside never works. The dealer gave me some slack about not being able to duplicate the problem, but after some discussion they put a new module, covered under warranty, in and everything is fine now. I would have the cruise control on, say on the highway, stop for a break, get back on the highway and the cruise wouldn't work. Some wires needed re-soldering and the cruise control module needed replacing. I have has some electrical problems with the car starting a few months after I bought it. |
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