Steam Deck vs Gaming Phone: The better portable gaming experience?

Steam Deck vs Gaming Phone!

Valve vs RedMagic! PC vs Android! What REALLY gives you the best mobile gaming experience? Let’s check out two VERY different portable gaming options, and see which is right for YOUR needs and budget! Continue reading “Steam Deck vs Gaming Phone: The better portable gaming experience?”

LG V60 in 2022: Still the most feature complete…

It’s always fun to revisit the last generation of LG phones, but at the same time, it’s a little sad to see how much we’ve lost on premium tier phones.

LG stopped producing phones in 2020. They went out on a high note. The V60, Velvet, and Wing were a terrific trio, highlighting everything we enjoy about LG design and innovation.

The memory of LG doesn’t reflect the actual products released by the brand.

Ask a techie about the label, and you’re likely to get replies joking about “boot loops” and a poor track record for updates. Unless someone spent actual time with the brand, it was easy to overlook the significant improvements to build quality and support.

It would be like making an “all Samsungs explode” joke today. A lazy joke in poor taste.

What’s been most interesting to see, LG’s best years for software support arrived after the company shuttered their smartphone division. Continue reading “LG V60 in 2022: Still the most feature complete…”

POCO M4 5G – Too many GREAT inexpensive phones?

The Poco M4 5G is a champ!

Spending some time with a solid affordable daily driver, I think a LOT of people would enjoy this phone. The only problem is, there are numerous options FROM POCO, and there’s a lot of great competition in this price tier.

Can we have TOO much of a good thing? Continue reading “POCO M4 5G – Too many GREAT inexpensive phones?”

Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro CAMERA BATTLE! ZEISS vs LEICA! Brains vs Brawn!

Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro Camera Comparison!

A new one inch sensor against a crazy co-processor. Triple camera vs quad camera! ZEISS vs LEICA!

This is one of the most brutal comparisons I’ve ever produced. We’ve crossed a new tier in phone camera performance and these two phones are at the BLEEDING EDGE.

Let’s dig in! Continue reading “Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro CAMERA BATTLE! ZEISS vs LEICA! Brains vs Brawn!”

No Surface Duo 3 in 2022? I’m OK sticking with the Duo 2…

Duo 2 Long term review!

Almost a year later, the Duo 2 is running better than ever. It’s an extremely powerful pocket tablet. We haven’t heard any news on a Duo 3, but here’s why that might be OK…

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NEW Pixel 6A Review | Low price and new features!

It’s 26 minutes long.
We have a LOT to talk about. 
This phone is a stellar competitor in the mid-price phone tier, but I am a little anxious about who might most enjoy it. Powerhouse performance is GREAT, but that battery tho… 
Let’s chat! 

Continue reading “NEW Pixel 6A Review | Low price and new features!”

Pixel 6A: Popularity and Toxic Review Trends…

Before I finish my Pixel 6A review, we need to have ONE more chat about review trends and YouTube popularity. If you’re NOT interested in a conversation about metrics on YouTube, GET OUT NOW.

That said, we still see frustrating data on how smaller competitors are handled when we factor in the idea of how online influencers often make money. If we’re trying to guide enthusiasts and consumers to make better purchasing decisions, looking at the search popularity to guide our review content is a HORRIFICALLY bad trend… Continue reading “Pixel 6A: Popularity and Toxic Review Trends…”

iQOO 9T: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, V1+, a GREAT Mid-Year Refresh!

iQOO 9T first look!

A new cooler SOC and a FAST camera co-processor at a LOWER price! This is a fantastic mid-year refresh. Let’s take a look at a BRILLIANT phone. Continue reading “iQOO 9T: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, V1+, a GREAT Mid-Year Refresh!”