The Red Magic 65 is a gaming smartphone that offers impressive specs and features for gamers. This device boasts a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, providing smooth and fluid gameplay. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, ensuring fast and responsive performance. In terms of storage and memory, the Red Magic 65 comes with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage and 8GB or 12GB of RAM. This allows gamers to store and play their favorite games without any lag or stutters.
ISBN: 9781368069120
The story fizzles at the very end with the setup for another installment, however readers will relish the character-building as they get to know these young witches. When newcomer Iris who is just doing her best to manage her anxiety and sensory processing disorder arrives, Greta the levelheaded leader , Binx the technomancer rebel , and Ridley the studious and artistic one make plans to recruit her before the rival coven does.
This allows gamers to store and play their favorite games without any lag or stutters. The device also has a large 4,500mAh battery, which ensures long hours of gaming without the need for frequent charging. One of the standout features of the Red Magic 65 is its cooling system.
Review: B*Witch by Paige McKenzie and Nancy Ohlin
What would you do if you received a book written by a witch who was killed in a late 1800s witch purge, and you found out that you could learn her craft, in a world that seeks to bring witch-hunts back, no less? B*Witch by Paige McKenzie and Nancy Ohlin aims to answer just that.
The year is 2016 and the new government is extremely suspicious of witches. The so-called law 6-129, which forbids witchcraft, has gradually relaxed over the years, but the prejudice has remained. Most teen witches practice secretly, but if they are found out, expulsion from school or being grounded is usually the worst they can expect… things are about to get bleaker though. With the government’s increased prejudice against witchcraft and an emerging hate group, called Antima (Anti-Magic), many young, self-taught witches practicing in secret, now have reason to believe their lives are in danger.
When Iris, a secret witch who lives with Sensory Processing Disorder and frequent panic attacks, moves to small town Sorrow Point, she hopes to be free of the witch-hate she witnessed in New York. Little does she know that her new high school, is home to not one, but two secret covens, and, most horrifyingly, to several Antima members. When witches from both covens start receiving threatening messages with anti-witchcraft content, yet strangely charmed that implies a witch’s hand in their distribution, coven leader Greta and her friends, Ridley and Binx, must solve the mystery. This also may mean working with Greta’s once coven mate and now rival, Div, who follows a darker branch of witchcraft and leads a coven of her own.
Despite their common enemy, cooperating isn’t always easy: the covens have conflicting interests as both seek to recruit the gifted Iris and another new student and suspected witch, Penelope. Even within Greta’s generally benevolent coven, signs of discord increase as the stakes get higher: Greta, whose magic is as traditional and ethical as possible, often finds herself at odds with the more mischievous Binx. The latter is a cyber-witch who prefers to practise magic through technology, creating her own apps and being active in an online videogame called ‘Witchworld’, where she has befriended a rare male witch. When Binx trusts her new friend a bit too readily and comes to believe that a more aggressive approach is needed to fight the Antima, Greta feels her friend’s actions might expose the coven. But as the threats against the witches become more and more frequent and terrifying, the girls must work together if they want to solve the mystery on time and survive.
B*Witch is a very readable, with short chapters that don’t tire the reader. A lot of chapter titles are intertextual references, which is a nice touch. At the beginning of each chapter we get a passage from The Good Book of Magic and Mentalism by Callixta Crowe, the 1800s witch whose book the girls use to learn their craft. These passages nicely foreshadow each chapter’s content without revealing too much, as the authors do a good job at maintaining suspense until the last few chapters. The ending did feel a little abrupt, with a new plot point being introduced without much foreshadowing, but the plot twist was still an interesting one I had not seen coming, and the openness of the ending leaves room for more to be written about these very endearing witches.
Although the figure of the teen witch has been used a lot in the past few years, both as an aesthetic and as a political statement, Paige McKenzie and Nancy Ohlin offer us a fresh take on contemporary magic. Each of the main characters interprets Callixta’s book differently. From Greta’s traditional, sustainable magic and trust in feminist deities, to Binx’s use of mobile apps and even Pokemon cards, the reader is immersed in a fun, playful microcosm. We are constantly reminded, however, that the magical safe space Greta, Binx and Ridley have created for themselves is fragile, threatened by both external forces and their own families, even their own coven. Knowing what is at stake, makes it easy to care about them.
The book is very diverse, with the witches coming from many different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and from all across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, as well as a main character struggling with her mental health, an issued addressed with honesty throughout the novel. All these different identities are part of the characters, but they aren’t all we get know about them: each has her own quirks, preferences and compelling backstory. Some characters, such as Mira and Aisha from Div’s coven, as well as Penelope, could have been a little more developed, but, in general, the authors manage to convey who each character is, and most importantly, what she wants. Since we get to know a bit about each witch’s home life and personal struggles, the ending could have dwelt a little more on the ways their experiences throughout B*Witch might influence their future decisions about their problems, but, once again, the openness leaves room for readers to draw their own conclusions. Fighting for their right to be themselves and practice their magic in love and peace, definitely teaches Iris, Greta, Binx and Ridley a lot about themselves – and each other.
B*Witch is an inclusive, fun, and suspenseful book that teenage witch fans will enjoy, and many of them might identify with at least one main character. All in all, this is a story about identity, belonging, loss, and girls supporting one another. A very interesting collaboration with a lot of potential, that left me hoping we haven’t seen the last of the two covens.
B*Witch is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers as of July 7th 2020.
Will you be picking up B*Witch? Tell us in the comments below!
Synopsis | Goodreads
The phone features an advanced cooling system with an internal fan and a liquid cooling chamber. This helps to keep the device cool even during prolonged gaming sessions, preventing overheating and ensuring optimal performance. The Red Magic 65 also boasts a high-quality camera setup, with a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. This allows users to capture detailed and vibrant photos and videos. The phone also has a 20-megapixel front-facing camera for stunning selfies and video calls. In terms of gaming-specific features, the Red Magic 65 includes shoulder triggers that can be customized for an enhanced gaming experience. These triggers can be mapped to different in-game actions, providing users with a competitive advantage. The phone also has a dedicated gaming mode that optimizes performance and reduces distractions for uninterrupted gaming. Overall, the Red Magic 65 is a powerful and feature-packed gaming smartphone that offers high-quality performance, stunning visuals, and a range of gaming-specific features. With its impressive specifications and design, this device is sure to appeal to avid gamers looking for a top-of-the-line gaming experience..
Reviews for "Breaking Down the Red Magic 65's Gaming Performance Tests"
1. Sarah - 2/5 - I was really excited to try out the Red Magic 65, but I was ultimately disappointed with it. The battery life was extremely poor, and I found myself constantly needing to charge it throughout the day. The camera quality was also below par, with photos often appearing blurry or washed out. Additionally, I had several issues with the touch screen being unresponsive at times. Overall, I don't think this phone lives up to the hype and I would not recommend it.
2. John - 1/5 - The Red Magic 65 was a complete letdown for me. The design is bulky and not at all ergonomic, making it uncomfortable to hold for extended periods. The software also has a lot of bugs and glitches, causing the phone to freeze frequently and apps to crash. It seems like a rushed product that wasn't properly tested before release. The performance was decent, but that's about the only positive thing I can say about it. I regret buying this phone and would advise others to steer clear of it.
3. Emily - 2/5 - I had high hopes for the Red Magic 65, but unfortunately, it falls short in several areas. The speakers are weak and don't produce good sound quality, which is disappointing for a device marketed as a gaming phone. The display is average at best, with colors appearing washed out and lacking vibrancy. The fingerprint sensor is also unreliable, often failing to recognize my fingerprint. Overall, there are better options available in the market for this price range. Save your money and look elsewhere.
4. Michael - 3/5 - While the Red Magic 65 has some good features, it didn't meet my expectations. The battery life was average, and I had to charge it multiple times a day with moderate usage. The camera performance was also mediocre, with photos lacking detail and sharpness. The UI had a few bugs that were frustrating to deal with, but the overall performance was decent. It's an average phone, but I expected more considering the price tag.