vivo X70 Pro+ vs X70 Pro: Zeiss Cameras LET’S GO!

MY FIRST vivo PHONES!

X70 Pro and Pro+ are in the GadgetLab! We’re doing this!

I LOVE premium phones that deliver a specific focus. Vivo’s partnership with Zeiss delivers one of the most feature complete camera platforms I’ve ever used on a smartphone.

It’s a video FULL of firsts! My first vivo! My first phone with a Snapdragon 888+! My first phone with a Dimensity 1200!

Thankfully, no matter which SOC you choose, you’re going to get a monster performer built for content creation. We’re only just starting. Let’s dig in! Continue reading “vivo X70 Pro+ vs X70 Pro: Zeiss Cameras LET’S GO!”

IKKO Zerda USB DAC Review: BIG Sound, Small Price, MAGNET CABLE!

Apple Music Lossless, Amazon Music HD, Quboz, or Tidal. You want to get ALL the music you pay for.

Ikko delivers a terrific followup to the original Zerda and the Music Patch DAC. Taking a listen, let’s share some thoughts on treating your ears! Continue reading “IKKO Zerda USB DAC Review: BIG Sound, Small Price, MAGNET CABLE!”

If RoboCop were a Laptop! Panasonic ToughBook 55 Mark 2 – Updated for 2021!

TOUGHBOOK 55 review!

This Mark 2 gets a refresh and some more powerful internals. I LOVE playing with rugged gear, but the critical part of a Panasonic is support. These laptops and tablets last forever, and finding parts to repair them is surprisingly easy.

Hopefully we see more companies bring some of these ideas to more mainstream computers… Continue reading “If RoboCop were a Laptop! Panasonic ToughBook 55 Mark 2 – Updated for 2021!”

CoolerMaster cleaning up my desk! SK653 Wireless Gaming Keyboard and MM831 Wireless Gaming Mouse

It’s TWO reviews in one!

I liked my last keyboard and mouse, but working on a smaller desk now, I need to clean up some space. Even TWO less cables can make a hilariously noticeable difference. Spending some time with the SK653 wireless keyboard, and the MM831 mouse, we can also chat about using gaming gear which doesn’t SCREAM “gaming gear”.

I love the clacky keys! Continue reading “CoolerMaster cleaning up my desk! SK653 Wireless Gaming Keyboard and MM831 Wireless Gaming Mouse”

1MORE ColorBuds 2 Review: TINY ANC Earbuds for only $80!

1MORE ColorBuds 2 review!

These earbuds are TINY, but they have ALL the features you’d want! Colorbuds bring great sound, great tuning, solid ANC, and arrive at a VERY wallet friendly price!

Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “1MORE ColorBuds 2 Review: TINY ANC Earbuds for only $80!”

DON’T Upgrade Your Phone JUST for a “BETTER” Camera!

New phones always sound like AMAZING upgrades, but if you’re buying a new phone JUST for a “nicer” camera, you might not be getting your money’s worth!

Let’s take a look at camera sensors, and chat about WHERE a new camera will deliver an improvement! Continue reading “DON’T Upgrade Your Phone JUST for a “BETTER” Camera!”

iPhone 13: I’m not buying one.

I’m not going to buy the iPhone 13.

I won’t be reviewing the iPhone 13.

If you’re curious why, let’s chat.

What I mean when I talk about “weak” headphone amps on phones…

A quick test to show some of the differences in playback when we talk about different earbuds and different amps. Not all headphone jacks are created equal! Better DACs and amps improve our listening experience. Let’s see how that works!

SomeGadgetGuy DAC buying guide! https://somegadgetguy.com/2021/08/10/apple-music-lossless-amazon-music-hd-spotify-premium-tidal-masters-but-your-phone-doesnt-have-a-headphone-jack-dac-buying-guide/ Continue reading “What I mean when I talk about “weak” headphone amps on phones…”