Apple achieves a score of 855 and performs particularly well in physical design and ease of operation.

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The touch tracer display for remote system control is located directly behind the shift lever for maximum comfort and ease of operation.

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In addition, the intuitive touch-control operation provides ease of use in shooting and playback.

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They expected their borrowing costs would ease as a result of what they described as a "prompt and well-defined clean-up operation".

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