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The Galaxy S22 is a mediocre option for a premium tier phone.
If you’re going to spend a lot on a phone, this aint it. I have a lot of really complicated feelings about smartphones in general and Samsung specifically. Let’s break down our options.
Where might someone get a better bang for their gadget buck?
Part 2 – https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/11/galaxy-s22-ultra-the-productivity-champ-of-2022-part-2-of-2/
Continue reading “Galaxy S22: A Phone to Skip (Samsung in 2022 Part 1 of 2)”
It feels really nice in the hand. It arrives in different colors. It might be shiny or matte. It might have curved glass or beveled metal edges.
What makes a smartphone “desirable”?
I’m in the rare position of getting to play with numerous smartphones throughout the year. I don’t need to speculate on phone design, or rely on press photos. I really get to hold them in my hand and use them.
I often criticize reviews that focus too much on aesthetic conversations about a phone’s “feel”, and I still highly recommend people put a case on their phone to protect their main communication gadget.
Even for those points though, I can’t deny that I still get an emotional thrill out of handling a new phone. Continue reading “What makes a phone design “desirable”?”
We’re back!
US Senators are asking for more scrutiny of the Microsoft acquisition of Activision. EU regulators are looking into strict new rules for tech giants. E3 is TOTALLY CANCELLED! Apple wants you to lease your next iPhone directly from them. PUBG chooses XPERIA for esports.
We’ve got a BUNCH of new phones to chat about, and MAYBE I still have some game codes to give away…
Let’s get OUR tech week started right!
Moto Ready For Review!
Use your phone as a desktop! Replace a laptop with your phone! Better software for work AND gaming! ReadyFor not only catches Samsung Dex, it pulls ahead in a couple important areas! Let’s take a look at READY FOR!
Esper Podcast: Is it too late for desktop modes? https://blog.esper.io/blog/ep10-android-desktop-modes/
Continue reading “Moto Ready For 2022: A Desktop Mode Ahead of Dex…”
GEEKOM MINI IT8 REVIEW!
I LOVE these small form factor PCs. An inexpensive take on a NUC clone, using an older Core i5. It’s inexpensive, but what can you do with one? It comes with RAM and an SSD, but are those any good? Beyond just using a web browser, can you USE it for heavier work? We’ve got a little bit to chat about! Continue reading “GEEKOM Mini IT8 PC Review: Intel Core i5 in the Palm of Your Hand!”
SoundPeats Free2 Classic Review!
What might happen if you buy true wireless bluetooth earbuds for less than the price of most cabled earbuds? SoundPeats delivers a GREAT bang for buck here, but what might the compromises be at a price this low?
What do we trade for such a good bargain? Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “SoundPeats Free2 Classic: True Wireless Earbuds for a GREAT Price!”
Moto Edge+ 2022 First Impressions! A new premium phone from Motorola! Let’s see what the new Edge+ has to offer! Here are YOUR requested first impressions! Build quality, camera tech, READY FOR!
LET’S GO! Continue reading “Motorola Edge+ 2022: YOUR First Impressions!”
My first Premium Moto in YEARS! The folks at Qualcomm and Motorola sent over the Edge+ for me to check out! We can hang out while I set it up!
This one gets pretty geeky…