Author: Juan Carlos Bagnell

Juan has been obsessed with consumer electronics since before computers had GUI’s. Out of college he worked on a JIT computing contract which supported DOE facilities in New Mexico. He’s been featured on numerous podcasts and radio shows lending his tech insights. You can also find him in LA directing voice over actors and producing spoken word recording.
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Phone Camera Video Torture Test! Did the XPERIA 5IV Fail?

Camera video torture test! Let’s shoot some HEAVY video!

Looking at the concerns from other reviewers, people are wondering if the XPERIAs this year are overheating. Is this a “problem”, or should we be more concerned with video quality? Lining up phones to shoot 4k at 60fps and 4K at 120fps, we can build some data to predict how long a phone SHOULD last out in the field.

XPERIA 5IV, OnePlus 10 Pro, Axon 40 Ultra, Pixel 6A, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra!

If you’re relying on a phone to capture memories or get work done, it’s critical we know how hard we can drive that phone for real work. Let’s see how long we can shoot before these phones tap out!

Continue reading “Phone Camera Video Torture Test! Did the XPERIA 5IV Fail?”

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Eufy Solo IndoorCam P24: I REALLY wanted to like it…

Eufy pan and tilt security camera review.

It’s a great little home security camera. Eufy includes terrific features and software. The performance is fantastic, and the phone app is one of my favorites.

ALL this for an attractive price, but there’s one fatal flaw…

Eufy Store on Amazon https://amzn.to/3cSMbTs

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Sony XPERIA 5IV First Look: A Smaller POWERHOUSE Phone!

XPERIA 5IV first impressions!

Sony is the LAST option left for folks who want lifestyle features like headphone jacks and memory card support. This year the XPERIA 5 picks up a new design, more lifestyle features, and a bigger battery at a friendlier price than the XPERIA 1.

For a new phone launch this year however, is it TOO powerful for its own good? Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 5IV First Look: A Smaller POWERHOUSE Phone!”

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Can we finally admit that in-display fingerprint sensors on phones are terrible, and that no company should use them?

You pull your phone out of your pocket and casually place your thumb on the screen. You feel THAT buzz as your phone refuses entry. Without investing too much focus, you slide your thumb to re-orient, but before you properly place your thumb down again, you feel the “bad buzz”. Now, fully invested with your visual and tactile attention, you prepare for attempt number three…

Best case scenario, you get into your phone and realize the notification you received really wasn’t worth this effort. Worst case, you have to put in your pin or password, and the notification was even LESS worth this effort.

We had it so good. What happened? Continue reading “Can we finally admit that in-display fingerprint sensors on phones are terrible, and that no company should use them?”

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#SGGQA 265: Pajama Podcast for August 2022 – Music Players, Steam Decks, and Snide YouTube Comments…

Last Monday of the month! That means we hang out in our pajamas!

A chill geeky chat with some good tech friends. We ramble through some conversations about music and music players. We chat about some camera tech and smartphone tech. We compare gaming phones against Steam Decks. Then I whine a bit about YouTube comments.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: Can we get an ULTRA Phone for cheap?

What do manufacturers do when the word “Pro” has lost all meaning in describing phones?

We move to ULTRA!

The Axon 40 Ultra was a happy return for me.

I was a huge fan of ZTE phones during the Axon 7 era. I’ve been really curious what the company has to offer today. Judging whether the Axon 40 earns its “Ultra” badge, we should probably break down the current spectrum of phone pricing. Continue reading “ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: Can we get an ULTRA Phone for cheap?”

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Fiio BTR7 Bluetooth Headphone DAC: Delicious Audio Overkill!

Fiio BTR7 Review!

It’s a LITTLE Bluetooth adapter, but it delivers a BIG sound! This little DAC has a pair of incredible THX amps on tap, and it’s one of the most powerful solutions I’ve ever used. Is it maybe TOO good? Can it get TOO loud? Let’s take a listen!

Fiio BTR7 on Amazon https://amzn.to/3TjNknC Continue reading “Fiio BTR7 Bluetooth Headphone DAC: Delicious Audio Overkill!”

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Steam Deck vs Gaming Phone: The better portable gaming experience?

Steam Deck vs Gaming Phone!

Valve vs RedMagic! PC vs Android! What REALLY gives you the best mobile gaming experience? Let’s check out two VERY different portable gaming options, and see which is right for YOUR needs and budget! Continue reading “Steam Deck vs Gaming Phone: The better portable gaming experience?”

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