Can the Pixel Tablet change my mind about smart displays?

No? Not really? I dunno?

I’m spending a bit more time right now putting the Pixel Fold through its paces, but at the same time, trying to play with this pretty new tablet! An early stream of conscious impression, there’s ONE critical question that itches my brain.

Is this the Smart Display I’ve been waiting for?

A little personal background, my Wife and I are not super fond of “always listening” products in our home.

We chose Playstation over XBox because Marie didn’t like the idea of the voice actions and cameras on the XBox. We’re probably a little reactionary in that regard, but we’ve never really jumped on the smart speaker train either.

Considering the assistant integration on modern phones and tablets, it’s something we’ve been considering a bit more, and Marie has found some situations where she thinks she would have appreciated a mini-screen displaying relevant info on request. Continue reading “Can the Pixel Tablet change my mind about smart displays?”

Robo and Kala 2 in 1 Laptop: A Surface Pro 9 Killer?

Robo and Kala makes a fantastic convertible laptop!

Sleek, lightweight, and using a Qualcomm chip, we get fantastic battery life. Robo and Kala are sponsoring this video to look at Windows on ARM performance, but we should also do a LITTLE bit of a comparison. Can the Robo and Kala beat Microsoft at their own game? This computer is built with an OBVIOUS competitor in mind. I was a big fan of the Surface Pro 9 5G

It’s time for a showdown! Continue reading “Robo and Kala 2 in 1 Laptop: A Surface Pro 9 Killer?”

TABLET FIGHT! Gaming vs Work – OnePlus Pad vs Razer Edge

Doing something silly! OnePlus Pad vs Razer Edge!

What is a “gaming tablet”? What is a “productivity” tablet? I think it’s time for a comparison, and this battle is a LITTLE different than what we normally see. If someone wants a “companion computer”, to take some load off a phone or a laptop, what might help them make a purchasing decision? Continue reading “TABLET FIGHT! Gaming vs Work – OnePlus Pad vs Razer Edge”

OnePlus Pad vs a Low Cost Laptop! Can it beat a Surface Laptop Go 2?

Tablet vs Laptop!

The OnePlus Pad is a solid buy for a high performance tablet, but can it unseat a PROPER computer? The Surface Laptop GO 2 is a beautiful student-grade laptop. Let’s test some of the performance and the battery life! Will you get a better performance per dollar with the laptop? Continue reading “OnePlus Pad vs a Low Cost Laptop! Can it beat a Surface Laptop Go 2?”

OnePlus Pad: The Best Android Tablet Out Now?

OnePlus Pad review!

It’s here, and it’s a LOT cheaper than I thought it was going to be! This is a FANTASTIC performer at a great price. Is it the best “premium” tablet available? It just might be… Here are my thoughts taking it for a test drive!

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Surface Pro 5G Long Term Test Drive: The Best Premium Tablet Today?

Surface Pro SQ3 long term review!

Windows on Arm is looking REALLY good! I’m wrapping up my time with the Pro 9 and testing the Qualcomm chip powering this tablet. It’s a REALLY fun tablet, and I’m going to be sad to see it go. Finishing up my review, here’s a little more info on what the Surface does well, where it falls behind, and what competitors should be worried about.

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Surface Pro 9 SQ3: What do YOU want in a 5G tablet?

Surface Pro 9 5G! Is it a tablet? Is it a computer? WHAT’S A COMPUTER???

Wrapping up my review time with the Surface Pro 9 SQ3 soon, I’m curious what people’s thoughts are. What would YOU want in a 5G enabled slate?

We’re in an interesting area, with tablets and laptops blurring the lines on mobile functionality. Here are a few more of my experiences. Some of the things I think the SQ3 does really well, and a few more things that kind of failed.

Let’s chat! Continue reading “Surface Pro 9 SQ3: What do YOU want in a 5G tablet?”

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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