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Raw photos are a hassle compared to JPEG. But if you like photography, the list of their image quality advantages is long and getting longer.
Although Redmond's foray into retail bears a big resemblance to Apple's approach, Microsoft has added some distinctive features to draw casual PC buyers and techies alike.
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This lead sentence doesn't make sense. Very sloppy writing and editing.