XPERIA 1iii vs 1 ii: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?

XPERIA 1 iii comparison!

The highest praise I can award a new phone is that it’s so improved over last year’s phone that it’s worth upgrading after a year. The XPERIA 1 iii brings some GREAT quality of life improvements, but are they enough to recommend flipping your XPERIA 1 ii?

It’s time for a showdown! Continue reading “XPERIA 1iii vs 1 ii: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?”

World’s Most Rugged Tablet! Panasonic ToughBook FZ-S1 Review!

ToughBook Review!

This isn’t built for “AVERAGE CONSUMERS”! Still there’s a lot we can learn from a ToughBook. What would YOU want to see on a future phone or tablet? Would you borrow any of this hardware if you could buy a more rugged slate? Continue reading “World’s Most Rugged Tablet! Panasonic ToughBook FZ-S1 Review!”

Sony XPERIA 1 III: FINALLY a phone for ME!

Sony XPERIA 1 iii first impressions! Long-term first impressions? This all got SUPER weird. I had the phone back in May, had to send it back, and then they changed the embargo.

Yeesh…

Still, we can FINALLY share some thoughts on my favorite phone of 2021.

Where MANY premium phones are getting rid of features, Sony stands as the most complete premium option on the market today. Improvements for the camera. Improvements for the audio. AND the most beautiful screen available on any phone. We have a LOT to chat about. Let’s dig into the XPERIA! Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1 III: FINALLY a phone for ME!”

Pixel Buds A-Series: Your Best Buds?

Not a review, but sharing some thoughts on using the Pixel Buds A-Series for about a week. Refining is the name of the game, and while the A-Series might not have all the same features as the 2020 Pixel Buds, they might perform better for a lot of folks out there. Continue reading “Pixel Buds A-Series: Your Best Buds?”

TCL 20 Pro 5G First Look: The Most Feature Complete?

With more premium phones losing features, the argument for mid-rangers keeps getting stronger. TCL following up last year’s 10 Pro with a gorgeous update. Clean design, improved cameras, wireless charging, an IP rating, and that all important 5G!

Spending a couple days with the 20 Pro 5G, we can share some early thoughts on TCL gen 2! Continue reading “TCL 20 Pro 5G First Look: The Most Feature Complete?”

Xiaomi Mi 11i VS OnePlus 9: Stepping up to the Premium Tier

OnePlus 9 vs Mi 11i!

I’ve been itching to do a showdown for a while now.

As soon as I got my hands on the Mi 11i, I thought it would make for a fun fight against the OnePlus 9. Premium chipsets, lots of RAM, high end camera features. OnePlus and Xiaomi are keeping competition healthy in a price window near Galaxy S21’s and iPhone 12’s.

An important step above mid-range hardware, but well below the more luxury tier pricing. What should we call these phones? Premium mid-rangers? Budget friendly flagships?

Regardless, the two put up a great fight, and here are m thoughts on which comes out on top! Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 11i VS OnePlus 9: Stepping up to the Premium Tier”

TicWatch E3 Review: Budget Friendly, Next Gen Power, Wear OS!

Wear OS is seeing something of a renaissance.

Samsung partnering with Google for software. Qualcomm delivering a GREAT processor for wearables. And Mobvoi is packaging this all together in a great smartwatch which is easy on the wallet!

Folks looking for a computer on your wrist, this might be your jam! Continue reading “TicWatch E3 Review: Budget Friendly, Next Gen Power, Wear OS!”

OnePlus Camera Update! They FIXED my BIGGEST complaint!

OnePlus 9 Pro camera update!

It’s the little things in life. Like when a massive international smartphone manufacturer has obviously heard your gripes about their product, and takes swift action to correct those issues. I must be a really big deal to OnePlus. I feel validated.

But seriously, this most recent OTA helped polish up one of my biggest pet peeves with the 9 Pro. Let’s chat! Continue reading “OnePlus Camera Update! They FIXED my BIGGEST complaint!”