We can’t keep crying about phones getting boring, then only talk about two or three manufacturers on YouTube. Sony moved to a different style of premium phone, and this aspect ratio change feels fresh. It’s a special device, for a certain kind of premium consumer. Let’s take a look at my month with the Sony Xperia 1! Continue reading “Sony Xperia 1 Review: Something Fresh”
Sony Xperia 1 Camera Conclusion! 3 Cameras, 2 Apps, and a REAL Pro Mode!
I’ve had a love/hate relationship with past Sony phone cameras, but this year Sony’s marketing tone changed dramatically. This year Sony pulled a significant 180. This year Sony’s doing something just a bit different. It’s not perfect. It’s not seamless.
But it makes me REALLY happy.
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Premium phones SHOULD have UHD displays! (Featuring the Sony XPERIA 1)
It seems like overkill, but I still argue, we should have moved up to 4K on premium phone displays a while ago. There are different ways to differentiate a premium phone screen, but Sony stands alone with packing more dots on the screen. Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Premium phones SHOULD have UHD displays! (Featuring the Sony XPERIA 1)”
LG V50 vs Sony XPERIA 1: The REAL Pro-Grade Camera Showdown!
FIGHT! Sure. Some companies spend a TON on advertising a “pro” camera, but then cut manual controls which pros might care about. I just got the V50 in house, and before I have to send the XPERIA back to Sony, I shoehorned in a little camera comparisons. Better than just advertising a “professional grade” camera, these two companies really offer up the goods. Which camera takes the top spot? Let’s battle!
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What is Letterboxing? Aspect Ratios and YOU! (Featuring the Sony XPERIA 1)
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)”