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What is letterboxing? I hear a LOT of people say ‘Letterboxed’ when they really mean something else. Let’s quickly break down a couple aspect ratio terms, and take a look at how they apply to the Sony XPERIA 1’s gorgeous display! Continue reading “What is Letterboxing? Aspect Ratios and YOU! (Featuring the Sony XPERIA 1)”
What happens when a phone targets a specific demographic, and bucks current design trends? How do we frame a conversation about gadgets built for enthusiasts? Naw brah! Let’s just slam it! Here’s a longer term look at the Razer Phone 2!
What were you doing last Friday night? I was hiking around Ventura Blvd collecting night shots for smartphone reviews, so it’s time for a showdown! I posted three sets of photos from three different phones, and requested YOUR comments on Instagram. Which phone would YOU take with you for a night out on the town?
I was going to post the results on IG , but I felt this round required a touch more explanation than I could easily deliver in an IG post. To start, here are the full res images, uncompressed. The only edits were cropping them all into squares.
I got a TON of great comments on that post. Lot’s of people sharing their thoughts on their favorite processing styles. More than a few people guessed the phones correctly, which makes me really happy. Even with TERRIBLE Instagram compression, I’m interacting with people who understand and appreciate the nuance of what different cameras bring to the table. I’ll always point to those conversations as data points. Maybe we shouldn’t ONLY consider the lowest common denominator “average user” while we review these pocket supercomputers. But I digress… Continue reading “Night Shots! 3-Way Smartphone Camera Comparison Results!”
Surviving the great YouTube blackout of 2018, I had a quick question for OnePlus fans. With everything we know about the upcoming 6T, will you be buying the new phone next month, or are you happy with the current OnePlus 6?
Continue reading “Quick Take: Are you buying a OnePlus 6 or 6T?”
A new OnePlus phone is likely right around the corner! The OnePlus 6 has been a MONSTER performer, but it now faces even CHEAPER competition. Retaining its price position as a premium mid-ranger, how would YOU fix the OnePlus 6? What do you most want to see in the OnePlus 6T? Drop a comment down below!
Continue reading “How Would YOU Fix the OnePlus 6T? SomeGadgetGuy Quick Take!”
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?
Many thanks to Damir Franc and Trading Shenzhen!
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Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 8: Why can’t I buy one in the USA?”
Manual settings EXPLAINED! Not all smartphone camera manual modes are created equal! Let’s take a stroll through the various settings you might see in your phone’s “pro” mode, how those settings change your exposure. Let’s discuss the philosophy of using these controls to improve your artistic expression.
Continue reading “Smartphone Camera Manual Settings Guide – Take Better Photos!”
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…
Continue reading “Blackberry Key2 Review: The Best PHONE of 2018!”