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Note 20 Ultra Camera Conclusion!
A BIG phone with BIG cameras and a BIG price tag! Expectations are always high for a Note. This has historically been Samsung’s crown jewel workhorse phone.
Following the S20 Ultra, and selling at a PREMIUM tier, what should we expect from this camera hardware? Samsung says this phone is “pro grade”, so let’s see that in action! Continue reading “Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Camera Conclusion: A STEEP price for RAW capability…”
LG Wing review!
Yup. This phone is big. This phone is a little more fragile. This phone is expensive.
And this is the most fun I’ve had with a phone review in a while.
Crazy new hardware should change our behavior and offer real new features. I’m happy to see LG play with a radical new form factor and still consider useful new features!
Let’s have a chat about the most unique phone of the year! Continue reading “LG Wing Review: The most fun I’ve had this year!”
My review of the Pixel 5 hinges on one major decision. Do you like smaller phones?
There aren’t many good options for a smaller “one thumb” mighty mouse running Android, especially phones including a 5G radio. Using the Pixel 5 for a couple weeks, let’s chat some of my pros and cons of this punchy little option.
What Google is doing here is interesting, but is it the right fit for you? Continue reading “Google Pixel 5 Review: For folks who LIKE little phones!”
The evolution of OnePlus is complete.
Once a darling enthusiast brand, not this label has grown up into a mainstream consumer option. Releasing several phones this year at different price points, the Nord N10 is not a phone built for me. That makes it kind of an exciting option this year… Continue reading “OnePlus Nord N10: Not for me, and that’s ok!”
A gadget’s name is important. Branding takes time to establish, and it serves as a shortcut for consumers. A potential customer doesn’t need to analyze every aspect of the gadget. If they liked SmartyPhone5, when it’s time to upgrade, they’ll probably like SmartyPhone7.
When a company changes their naming, or pivots from that strategy, it can cause confusion. Confusion in this market is often bad for sales. We should always be concerned about how a company presents a product.
At the same time, tech enthusiasts should also be a bit savvier than the “average consumers” we’re all so interested in protecting. Continue reading “What’s in a name? The Pixel 5 is NOT an upgrade over the Pixel 4?”
A different take on a buyer’s guide!
Instead of declaring a handful of phones “winners”, let’s start categorizing phones better. We really need to change how we talk about different phones for different consumers.
Here’s my take on what kind of phone might be right for you! Let’s start with more specific categories… Continue reading “Which Phone is the Right Fit for You?”
TCL 10 5G UW first impressions!
This year, 5G started out as a wallet busting tech. Closing out 2020, we’re finding more options for 5G at more reasonable prices. TCL is a really interesting brand to follow, and their new phone is the least expensive option currently on Verizon for a decently powerful mid-ranger with 5G support.
Let’s take a look! Continue reading “TCL 10 5G UW: The Most Wallet Friendly 5G Phone on Verizon!”
OnePlus is back at it with the 8T!
A refresh from the phones released earlier in 2020, how does the 8T stack up against the 8?
This ONE design change makes me REALLY happy!
(Spoiler: It’s the screen!) Continue reading “OnePlus 8T: One small change makes me SO happy!”