LG V60 First Look! The Budget Friendly Premium Pro Phone?

LG V60 First Impressions!

Launching early this year, leapfrogging the G9. LG is showing off a monster truck of a phone.

Big. Bold. Dual Screen. Powerful specs. All the things we’ve come to expect from a V series device.

However, in our second generation of 5G devices, LG is also talking about how to reign in prices on premium phones. Can LG still deliver a crown jewel gadget while undercutting the competition?

Here’s my early impressions on this beast of a pocket computer!

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Mixcder E10 Bluetooth Headphones with ANC: More fashion bang for your buck?

Bluetooth Headphones with ANC: More fashion bang for your buck? from SomeGadgetGuy on www.twitch.tv

Good Bluetooth headphones, WITH noise cancellation, don’t need to break the bank!

I enjoyed my time with the Mixcder E9 last year, an affordable option for wireless audio with ANC. My wife REALLY liked the bang for buck and stole them shortly after my review.

New for 2020 is a refresh for the design, and some improved tech specs, but also a slightly higher price tag. Let’s take a quick listen to the Mixcder E10!
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iPhone 11 Pro Max Review: Worthy of a “PRO” Label?

Four months after launch, we’ve gotten some software updates.

Expectations are SUPER high for this phone. Not only because it’s the most expensive 4G phone of 2019, but also because Apple’s done something bold here. Joining the Mac, MacBook, and iPad, there’s now a “PRO” version of the iPhone.

A TON of marketing has gone into this device. Apple’s claims are a step above the standard “aspirational” marketing of iPhone’s past.

Does it live up to the “PRO” label? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “iPhone 11 Pro Max Review: Worthy of a “PRO” Label?”

BLON BL-03 Review: $30 Earbuds, Should we believe the hype?

BLON BL-03 Review!

We’re in a low cost earbud renaissance! The BLON have been getting enthusiastic reviews for their gorgeous design and single driver tuning. Taking the BL-03 for a spin, should we but the hype?

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Setting a Safe Volume for Your Headphones (Can Be Tricky)

You set the volume to “half” on your phone and it’s WAY too loud. You “cranked” the volume to the max, but it’s still too quiet. There might not be anything wrong with your ears!

Setting a safe volume for your headphones is a really good habit to get into.

There’s just one SMALL issue.

There is no universal agreement on how “loud” headphones get when plugged into different devices. Laptops, Desktops, Phones, Tablets, DAPs, if you “set the volume to half”, you still might be listening too loud.

Here’s a quick break down on what influences the volume on your headphones! Continue reading “Setting a Safe Volume for Your Headphones (Can Be Tricky)”

Blackberry leaves the smartphone market (again): Some rambling thoughts on how we review gadgets…

Blackberry is ending their partnership with TCL.

No new Blackberry devices will produced or licensed. I took this news harder that I was expecting. My main goal in any tech conversation is to find better competition.

Our gadgets are only fun and exciting when we have good options. The smartphone market got a little smaller today. I felt this was a good time to share some thoughts on tech reviewing and gadget fandom. Continue reading “Blackberry leaves the smartphone market (again): Some rambling thoughts on how we review gadgets…”

Your phone is faster than a laptop.

Well, your phone is PROBABLY faster than a laptop. I don’t know exactly what phone YOU own. The line between pocket computer, and portable computer is getting really blurry. Chances are pretty good that your phone is powerful enough to meet most (or all) of your computing needs. More than just “covering the basics”, let’s see what a smartphone can REALLY do… Continue reading “Your phone is faster than a laptop.”

1More True Wirless ANC In-Ear Headphones Review! Terrible Name! AMAZING EARBUDS!

No seriously.

This is one of the silliest product names for a pair of headphones I think I’ve ever reviewed, but there’s NO joking about this earbud performance.

1More continues to impress with excellent audio quality, surprising noise cancellation, and the best ear fit I’ve ever encountered out of the box.

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