Pixel 4XL: The most slighted phone of 2019 is still really good.

I’ve struggled with re-visiting the Pixel 4XL.

There’s an intangible quality to every phone that can’t quite be expressed by spec sheets and benchmarks. I can TELL you about the phone, and that still won’t properly convey how I FEEL about the phone.

With the Pixel 5 in limbo, it’s important to check back in with a phone that was pretty heavily panned by critics. For all my personal preferences on beastly hardware and mobile content creation, the Pixel 4XL is still the phone I have the hardest time taking my SIM card out of when I need to move on to a new review device.

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Panasonic ToughBook FZ-A3: Android Gets TOUGH!

A little outside my normal review regiment, but I couldn’t pass up a military grade rugged tablet. Panasonic is pushing ahead on Android for enterprise, and using a ToughBook shell is exciting for a Google powered slate. If only we could get some of this hardware and support in a consumer grade tablet… Continue reading “Panasonic ToughBook FZ-A3: Android Gets TOUGH!”

LG Stylo 6 Review: It doesn’t FEEL like a CHEAP phone!

I admit to being spoiled as a gadget reviewer. Even reviewing phones at the mid-range these days, we’re treated to POWERFUL pocket computers. We should try to stay as well versed at the entry level as we cover the mid-range and premium tiers.

What should we expect from a pocket computer when prices fall well below $200? The Stylo 6 has some surprisingly powerful features to offer. Continue reading “LG Stylo 6 Review: It doesn’t FEEL like a CHEAP phone!”

2020 Intel NUC! 10th Gen Core i3 for Streaming and Gaming!

I’m a sucker for putting a LOT of computer into a SMALL shell.

Intel’s newest generation of NUC’s are here! With 10th gen internals, what does this “Next Unit of Computing” have to offer? Let’s take lowest end, base model Core i3 for a spin. Run it through some gaming and live streaming.

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Google Pixel 3a Camera Review: Just the Conclusion

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”

Xiaomi Mi 8: Why can’t I buy one in the USA?

I’ve admired Xiaomi products from afar, but I’ve never had the opportunity to review one. FINALLY, spending a little time with the Mi 8, I can understand some of the buzz around this brand.

So.

Why can’t I buy one here?

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Blackberry Key2 Review: The Best PHONE of 2018!

No one was going to be surprised, that after my experiences using the KEYone, that I was probably going to like using the Key2. Of course, evolution and improvement don’t come without some controversy. The Key2 arrives with a higher price than its predecessor.

Is there room in the smartphone landscape for a premium phone, sporting a hardware keyboard, and focused on battery life and security? Can phone enthusiasts only relate to gaming benchmarks? Let’s take this communicator out for a spin…

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Whitestone Dome Screen Protector LG G7: 4th Times the Charm!

How many times can I screw up the installation on a Whitestone Dome screen Protector? Apparently three. Three times. Here’s a long and rambling look at what NOT to do when installing one of the best guards for your precious smartphone’s display!

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