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The Galaxy S21 is a “very good” shooter in most situations, but does it win any significant battles in this premium smartphone market? Does it improve on the photography experience over last year’s Galaxy S20? Who is the right fit for this phone?
Here are my final thoughts on the S21 cameras! Continue reading “Galaxy S21 Camera Conclusion: Where does it win?”
Azulle Byte4 Review!
It’s a fanless, small form factor PC, and you can put it just about anywhere you might need a PC. It makes a LOT of sense for business use, but what about home computing? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Azulle Byte4: Tiny PCs are so much fun!”
No exaggeration. These little wireless mics from RODE feature a CRAZY important improvement. Capturing better audio on the go is critical. RODE has improved the audio quality, delivered a dual channel receiver, and added more accessories to the lineup.
The new safety feature though? That BLEW MY MIND! Continue reading “RODE Wireless GO 2 Review: These LITTLE mics are HUGE!!!”
Sony XPERIA 1ii Android 11 First Look!
It’s FINALLY here! Sony’s smartphones were strong performers in 2020, but the USA was one of the last regions to land the Android 11 update. What’s changed? What’s improved?
And how harsh should we judge those early benchmarks? Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1ii on Android 11: 4K Slow-Mo, Monitor Mode, FASTER Performance! The Check Up!”
Some folks need a little extra volume. Some folks want to watch TV late at night. Some folks just want a private audio feed. The MEE Audio Connect adds two discrete low latency Bluetooth audio streams to your TV. It might be just the thing to help keep the peace in YOUR living room. Continue reading “MEE audio Connect: Bluetooth TV Audio Adapter – Keep the Peace in Your Home!”
The LG V60 has Android 11!
Totally fair to be concerned about the recent software support on the V60. Hardware this good, but the phone still needed some polish. Bringing some of the features we liked on the Wing and Velvet, the V60 got a NICE shot in the arm!
Here are the major updates I could find in under 48 hours! Continue reading “Android 11 on LG V60: Better Late Than Never! (Desktop Mode, Camera, Dual Display updates!)”
Galaxy S21 first impressions? Do not buy the Galaxy S21.
I’m early days into testing this phone, and it’s making me a little nervous. This year’s new Galaxy seems like a VERY poor value compared against last year’s Galaxy phones. Features, performance, and price. I think you’re better off shopping something else…
How I benchmark phones https://somegadgetguy.com/2020/10/15/how-somegadgetguy-tests-phones-with-real-world-apps-for-benchmarks-and-reviews/ Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S21: A Poor Value”
Taking a trip down memory lane.
The Canon 7D is one of my all time favorite cameras. I bought it to produce a webseries in the early days of online media. While I contemplate switching to another camera system today, I wanted to spend a little time taking this tank back out for a little fun.
Eleven years later, it’s still performing like when it was new… That’s some legit pro gear… Continue reading “Canon 7D in 2021: Shooting on a TEN Year Old Camera!”