ONIX Alpha XI1 Portable DAC: A Tiny BEAST of Delicious Audio!

TREAT YOUR EARS!

The folks at ONIX are collaborating with the team at Shanling to make a small USBC Dongle DAC.

The hook here though, this is one of the most powerful portables I’ve EVER tested.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “ONIX Alpha XI1 Portable DAC: A Tiny BEAST of Delicious Audio!”

AceMagic X1 Laptop Review: Dual Displays are Kinda Funky…

It’s such a funky concept. AceMagic is experimenting with hardware for productivity and multi-tasking users.

It’s standard fare for the brand, save money by using an older Intel CPU, but the second screen hinge is decently sturdy.

For all the hardware novelty though, I’m mostly concerned about the software (and malware) situation… Continue reading “AceMagic X1 Laptop Review: Dual Displays are Kinda Funky…”

I know Routers aren’t sexy. This Asus Portable Router is pretty darn sexy!

I flipping love this thing.

It’s one of those gadgets that seems kinda “meh” when you read through the press release, but then the more you use it, the cooler it gets.

If you’re the “IT Department” for you family, this is the kind of gadget that can make your life A LOT easier. Continue reading “I know Routers aren’t sexy. This Asus Portable Router is pretty darn sexy!”

MEZE Boom Mic + 99 Neo Review: Will a Great Headphone Be a Great Gaming Headset?

Meze Boom Mic Review!

Meze makes some of the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. What if we took some classic premium cans, and tried to use them for gaming? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “MEZE Boom Mic + 99 Neo Review: Will a Great Headphone Be a Great Gaming Headset?”

AOC AM16 Mini-PC Review: Is AceMagic Still Up to Their Old Tricks?

At least nothing is outright flagging as malware…

AOC is releasing a mini-PC in collaboration with Ace Magic. A nice little bucket of compute power, packed in a plastic shell. It’s solid performance, IF you can score one on a good sale.
But what about that software… Continue reading “AOC AM16 Mini-PC Review: Is AceMagic Still Up to Their Old Tricks?”

Amazfit Balance Fitness Watch Review: Better than Wear OS?

I’ve detailed the features I need to leave Wear OS smartwatches, and the Balance gets me SO CLOSE to walking away.

Amazfit makes great fitness trackers, and a little injection of AI makes this watch feel like a proper wrist computer. Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Amazfit Balance Fitness Watch Review: Better than Wear OS?”

Vivo V40 vs V40 Pro: Sibling Rivalry!

Vivo V40 and V40 Pro!

It’s TWO reviews in ONE! We get super sleek, thin, powerful mid-range phones with HUGE batteries and fast charging! There are some slight differences between the two though.

Which would you buy? Let’s GO! Continue reading “Vivo V40 vs V40 Pro: Sibling Rivalry!”

ROG Tessen Controller Review: The Best Fit for ANY Phone!

ROG Tessen Review!

I have a love/hate relationship with game controllers for our phones. The controllers that stretch out and clamp to the sides of our phones often dont account for phones that have BIG camera housings.

Asus delivers one of the best solutions I’ve ever used for compatibility. Continue reading “ROG Tessen Controller Review: The Best Fit for ANY Phone!”