2020 Intel NUC! 10th Gen Core i3 for Streaming and Gaming!

I’m a sucker for putting a LOT of computer into a SMALL shell.

Intel’s newest generation of NUC’s are here! With 10th gen internals, what does this “Next Unit of Computing” have to offer? Let’s take lowest end, base model Core i3 for a spin. Run it through some gaming and live streaming.

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iPhone 11 Pro Max vs LG V50: What exactly IS a “Pro” phone?

Battle of the “pro” phones!

We can get a stunning amount of work done from our phones these days. I truly believe that phones are powerful enough to replace laptops for a LOT of consumers out there. However, when a company slaps a “pro” label on a phone, that should set our expectations a bit higher. Apple always makes bold performance claims, and has been one of the most visible companies to showcase mobile video production and content creation.

How does the iPhone 11 Pro stack up against a premium Android? It’s time for a showdown!

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Pixelbook GO review: I love it for reasons Google might not like…

There are a TON of great options when shopping PCs and Laptops. Differentiating features are really nuanced. The Pixelbook Go is a fun take on a mid-ranger laptop with solid hardware specs. It’s the software that will make or break the consumer experience.

Who is the Pixelbook Go for? That was a trickier question to answer than I thought it would be… Continue reading “Pixelbook GO review: I love it for reasons Google might not like…”

OnePlus 6 on Android 10: A High Water Mark

The OnePlus 6 is one of my favorite phones from 2018 to revisit. The last offering from OnePlus with a rear fingerprint sensor and a headphone jack, this phone STRONGLY tested my theory on waiting for the “T” version.

The OnePlus 6T was an exciting phone. It came in a gorgeous purple shell. It got a carrier deal with T-Mobile. However, the farther we get from 2018, the OnePlus 6 is the phone I hold closer for its practicality.

Over a year from its initial launch, how well is OnePlus keeping up with support for the 6? Pretty stinking well…

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IKKO ITM05 Music Patch: Bring GREAT Audio to the iPhone!

Apple’s audio is just “good”, especially for iPhone owners who also have nice headphones. Ikko thinks they can improve the situation with the Music Patch. Louder amp, higher quality, and more convenient to use than a dongle!

Those are big claims. I took one for a spin! Here are my thoughts!

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Nokia 9 PureView on Android 10: A Beautiful, Wonderful, Mess…

The Nokia 9 has been updated to Android 10, but that’s only a small part of this long-term review story.

I tend to slow-play my reviews. I don’t think you can really share the experience of using a smartphone when you’ve only used it on pre-release software a week before the phone is officially announced. Some manufacturers update faster than others.

I gave the Nokia 9 a little extra leeway because of the crazy camera experiment on the back of the phone. Getting the software right for that much hardware is a difficult challenge.

From March to December, I think we’ve given Nokia a fair window of software support. Continue reading “Nokia 9 PureView on Android 10: A Beautiful, Wonderful, Mess…”

LG G8X Review: Two Screens ARE Better Than One!

I like this phone a lot.

LG has done an amazing job of straddling their usual premium phone strategy, while also competing in a space closer to OnePlus for pricing.

Unique features, great performance, excellent battery. There aren’t many weaknesses here. Let’s dig in! LG G8X REVIEW IS GO! Continue reading “LG G8X Review: Two Screens ARE Better Than One!”

Sony Xperia 5 Review: 2019’s Best Sleeper Smartphone?

Sony has been refining and polishing the Xperia line up! The Xperia 5 now represents one of the best performing Sony phones I’ve ever used, at a more competitive price than previous “premium” Xperia handsets.

Great cameras, very good battery life, and a fantastic screen!
It’s just a shame that no one will know about it… Continue reading “Sony Xperia 5 Review: 2019’s Best Sleeper Smartphone?”