It’s a Pixel, but it’s cheaper! We’re a bit starved for good mid-range competition here in the United States, but at $400 (and OFTEN found for cheaper) the Pixel 3a offers a photography price / performance ratio which absolutely SHAMES more expensive premium smartphones. Let’s take a quick look at what a cheap phone can do! Continue reading “Google Pixel 3a Camera Review: Just the Conclusion”
Galaxy S10e Review: Why I’m sending it back…
Galaxy S10e review! It’s so close to perfect. A smaller phone without a curved screen, a power button fingerprint scanner, and a wide angle camera. On paper, this phone should be my jam, but a few key issues keep me from using the Galaxy S10e as my daily driver. Let’s take a look at why I’m sending this phone back. Continue reading “Galaxy S10e Review: Why I’m sending it back…”
Samsung Galaxy S10e Camera: Just the Conclusion
Months after launch, with the promise of updates and improvements, Samsung’s little-est Galaxy S10e still hasn’t lived up to its potential. Let’s take a closer look at photo and video performance from the world’s top selling manufacturer, making claims of a “pro-grade” camera. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10e Camera: Just the Conclusion”
OnePlus 7 Pro: 3 weeks and a trip to Taipei
Checking in on the OnePlus 7 Pro! Three weeks after launch, and a trip to Taipei for Computex, how has this move into the premium market held up? The phone is crazy powerful. It has a gorgeous screen. But, is anything holding it back? Did it live up to my “all-mobile” travel lifestyle, or did I need to lean on another phone for work? Let’s chat! Continue reading “OnePlus 7 Pro: 3 weeks and a trip to Taipei”
1MORE Stylish True Wireless Earbuds: Changing my opinion on losing the cables…
I’ve had poor experiences trying out “budget” truly wireless earbuds. $99 isn’t exactly “cheap”, but we’re in better territory to balance performance and compromises. 1More is a fantastic brand to tackle that challenge, and the “Stylish” truly wireless earbuds don’t disappoint. Are they the right fit for you? Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “1MORE Stylish True Wireless Earbuds: Changing my opinion on losing the cables…”
Reverse Wireless Charging is a Silly Gimmick
Is Samsung PowerShare a gimmick? Are you using reverse wireless charging on your Samsung or Huawei? Should you be taxing your phone battery to charge other gadgets? Let’s chat about gimmicks, deal breakers, and getting what we pay for.
When a phone has a feature that consumers might not use often, we call it a gimmick, and then act like it’s a travesty people are paying for something they might not use. How much is wireless charging “peace of mind” worth to a phone’s bottom line?
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Apple Watch Series 4 LONG Term Review: The cure for the common iPhone…
I’m on a quest to stay connected, but I want to handle my phone less. Where I was somewhat disappointed with recent changes to iOS, I was hoping the Apple Watch would deliver more organic interactions. Did it live up to my expectations? Of course it did!
But that price tag though…
Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Apple Watch Series 4 LONG Term Review: The cure for the common iPhone…”
OnePlus 7 Pro: WORTH IT??? – Can we talk about “worth”?
OnePlus 7 Pro first impressions! Can we talk about value? What happens when a budget brand tries to move upscale? The OP7 Pro offers up a different solution than the OnePlus 6T, so how should we adjust our metrics for grading it? Let’s have a chat about “Worth-It-Ness”…
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