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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022 Review: The Next Galaxy Note

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022 has finally arrived. With its hot new design and upgraded specs, it hopes to finish first place in the race against many other top-range smartphones. Speaking of other top-range smartphones, is better than its predecessor?  Is it really as great as we hope it to be? Before we can truly say that, let’s check out my review of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. 

 

 

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

 

Front and back view of the green Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022

 

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Specifications

DISPLAY 6.8 inches, dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1440 x 3088 pixels
BUILD, WEIGHT, DIMENSIONS Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | 229 g (8.04 oz) | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
CPU & GPU Octa-core, Exynos 2200 (4 nm) – Europe, Qualcomm SM8450 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) – International |  Xclipse 920 GPU – Europe / Adreno 730 – International   
RAM & STORAGE 128GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM | 512GB 12GB RAM | 1TB 12GB RAM
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 12, One UI 4.1
MAIN CAMERA & VIDEO Quad camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 10x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), Super Steady video | features LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | up to 8K@24fps video, HDR10+
FRONT CAMERA & VIDEO Single-camera | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | features Dual video call, Auto-HDR | up to 4K@30/60fps video
BATTERY Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Fast charging 45W | Fast wireless charging 15W | Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
MISC COLORS – Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue | CONNECTIVITY – Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Bluetooth 5.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | features IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | features Stylus, 2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by)

(Source: gsmarena.com)

Reason to Buy

  • Note 20 successor
  • Stunning design
  • Includes S Pen
  • Battery life is pretty good
  • Great camera features with great zoom
  • Great looking display 
  • Fast performance

Reason to Avoid

  • A tall 6.8-inch smartphone that may not fit in your pocket
  • Expensive
  • Slower fast charge
  • Less battery life than predecessor

 

Overview

 

 

I’m surprised that Samsung didn’t call this new top-tier smartphone a Note S22 (or something similar) because it definitely looks like one. I’m sure they have their reasons, but I guess they like the name ‘Ultra’, so they sticking to it. This is the top-range smartphone in the Galaxy S22 series. This one also comes with most of the top features and specs, just like the Galaxy S21 Ultra did last year in the S21 series.

On the outside, you will see a 6.8-inch display, with a single teardrop 40MP camera. At the back, there’s the 108MP main camera with four lenses to take pictures and videos. The exterior is covered in a tough glass covering back and front and encased in an aluminum frame. There’s also a new slot at the bottom section of the phone where you can pull out the S Pen. Pretty neat.  

Under the hood, is an 8-core 5G processor from Exynos or Snapdragon (region depending), a range choice of 8GB or 12GB of memory, and a range choice of 128GB to 1TB of storage. What you get in the box is the S22 Ultra smartphone, the S Pen stylus, a USB-Type C data cable, and an ejection pin. No brick charger plug and no earphones. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022 has some good specs that rival the other top-range smartphones in the market today. but what makes it tick? What do we like about this phone?      

 

 

What’s to Like

 

  • Stunning design
  • Includes S Pen
  • Battery life is pretty good
  • Great camera features with great zoom functionality
  • Great looking display 
  • Fast performance

 

Green, white, phantom black, and red Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022

 

We like the design of the S22 Ultra, even though it looks and feels like Samsung’s previous Note models. I guess you can say this is the new ‘Note S22’. It comes with round edges on the side, giving it a more premium look. It’s covered with tough glass and a strong aluminum frame exterior to improve durability. The phone includes 7 choices of colors to choose from. Overall. Great new design. Nice choice of colors. Great durability. 

Performance-wise, the S22 Ultra comes with the latest performance chips. As expected, the display moves seamlessly and smoother, with fast loading of apps, a fast load of web browsing, and an attractive user interface. From testing and benchmarking, the performance is fast, fluid, and smooth, which has become a  standard top-range feature for top-tier smartphones. 

Battery life is pretty good with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Upon testing, at moderate use, you’re looking at about 4 days and 12 hours before the battery runs flat. That’s pretty good battery life. Next is the display. So the S22 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch screen, with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1440p FHD+ screen resolution. You can’t help but be amazed.

The screen comes with good brightness, displaying detailed and sharp images and video, and good color accuracy. It makes it a joy to look at high-quality videos and images. Overall. Stunning display. In terms of the camera, the overall experience has been wonderful. During the day the pictures on a normal wide camera are detailed, with bright colors and great detail. The ultrawide images are good but there is some loss of detail.

The zoom function, however, is a great feature. you can zoom up to 3 times or even 10 times and the image quality still looks great. At low light, the camera takes stunning pictures with excellent detail. For video recording, the S22 Ultra can record up to 8K videos at 24fps. If you’re worried about storage then 4K videos are better off or FHD as they are even more smooth and more detailed. Overall. Impressive pictures and videos. 

    

What’s not to Like

 

  • A tall 6.8-inch smartphone that may not fit in your pocket
  • Slower fast charge
  • Less battery life than predecessor

The Samsung S22 Ultra comes with stunning features, but there are a few things that we must note about it. So here’s a list of what we don’t like about this phone. 

 

Front and side view of the sky-blue Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022

 

The S22 Ultra is a nice and tall phone. But it may be too large to fit in your pocket. If you like keeping it stored safely in your pocket, then this phone is not for you. Rather get a separate pouch to keep it safely stored on you. The battery life may be great with the S22 Ultra smartphone but the charging speed isn’t. With a 25W charger, in 30 minutes the phone is charged 61%, whereas with a 45W charger the phone is charged 60%. Not much difference there. It’s just disappointing that a 45W charger performs this way as we expected a faster charge speed than the 25W.

Sticking to the battery life, with the S22 Ultra you can get a good 4 days and 12 hours of battery life, whereas with the older S21 Ultra, on moderate use, you can get up to 4 days and 18 hours of battery life. You may be thinking it’s only a few hours difference but a few hours difference goes a long way.      

 

 

Verdict

 

Front and back view of the white Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022

 

All I can say is, well done Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is by far the best-looking, best-performing, and best features smartphone of 2022 so far. If this phone is the apple of your eye, or you plan to get it any time soon, then you’ve made a great choice. It would be nice to know there’s a 45W charger out there that outperforms the existing 25W charger in terms of charge speed. And the battery life difference between the S22 Ultra and the S21 Ultra may not seem much but it helps to have more. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a great smartphone to buy. I highly recommend it. Get it now, while stocks last.    

There are other great alternatives out there like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. It’s last year’s model, but still the best. There’s also the older Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. It’s 2 years older but a lot cheaper. Click on the links to check out my reviews. Thanks for checking out my review of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022. If you have questions, or you wish to leave a comment, please do so below. So if you like what you see, click here to check more, and experience one of the best smartphones of 2022.

 

Bandai Namco Elden Ring Review: Bigger, Fearsome, Better

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Introducing Bandai Namco Elden Ring, the biggest, most terrifying, but also one of the best video games ever created by FromSoftware. If you’re familiar with game titles such as Demon Souls, Bloodborne, and the Dark souls gaming franchise, you’ll have a better idea as to what you’re getting yourself into. A challenging but rewarding gaming experience.

For first-time players getting into the action RPG and souls genre, it’s a good idea for you to know what exactly what you’re getting yourself into. The developers from FromSoftware are known for making challenging video games, that test you mentally, and emotionally, and Elden Ring is no different. With that being said, I bring you my review of Elden Ring. 

 

 

Bandai Namco Elden Ring

 

Available on PS5, PS4, PC, and Xbox One / Series X

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Reason to Buy

    • Open-world exploration to find dungeons, defeat foes & bosses
    • Awesome new gaming mechanics
    • Stunning graphic visuals with detailed environments & landscapes
    • Smooth & fluid gameplay with 80+ hours of gaming

Reason to Avoid

    • Challenging with no difficulty options
    • Occasional performance issues and bugs on PC version

 

 

Overview

 

 

You are Tarnished. You start off in a tomb after character creation and a beautiful intro cinematic. You encounter a mini-boss that kills you, then you wake up deep in a dungeon, where you go through a quick gaming tutorial then you fight another mini-boss. You win the fight.  You find a way out of the dungeon, then you finally see the vast world you need to explore.  What’s next is up to you. 

It’s an open-world, souls-genre, action RPG, where you explore this vast world, battling enemies,  and monsters, to get stronger. It comes with a deep storyline, with lots of dialogue, good cinematics, and new gaming mechanics. Those who have played previous gaming titles may spot similar gaming elements, like the same character animations, and the same character leveling system. But those are some of the many things that make FromSoftware such a great gaming developer. 

It promises plenty of hours of gameplay, lots of weapons and magic spells to find and defeat your foes, and a massive map to explore.     

 

Fight lesser foes and bosses to learn spells and get legendary weapons.

 

There’s also an online multiplayer mode, where you can invade other characters’ worlds to battle or join them to help them fight tough enemy bosses. Overall, it’s a tough action RPG. It includes great graphics, great gameplay, and long hours of gameplay, and comes with newer gaming mechanics which will come later on. 

 

 

What We Like

 

So what’s to like about this? Well, lots of things. Firstly, Elden Ring is available for next-gen consoles and PC.  From my playthrough, I was blown away by how good-looking the graphics were. From the detailed day-to-night sky to the detailed NPCs and enemy AI, the graphics look stunning with awesome visuals, detailed landscapes, and environments.

Next is the gameplay. I was amazed at how fluid and the smoothness of the gameplay were, especially the overall character, enemy, and other gaming animations. The music and sound effects are livelier than ever. It just made boss battles more epic. 

Then there are the new gaming mechanics that include:

  • Open-world to exploration using a magical mount
  • Crafting items on the go to help you in combat
  • More weapons, magic, and accessories to discover
  • More epic boss fights to beat & strengthen your character

 

Explore and encounter massive ground and flying beasts.

 

And lastly, the game will take you more than 80+ hours to complete. I’ve played for over 50 hours and am still nowhere close to the finish. There’s just so much to explore, so many enemies and bosses to defeat, and not to mention there are so many powerful items to find. If you like this type of game, then, believe me, you’ll enjoy every minute of Elden Ring. In short, this is one of the best looking, best gaming experiences I’ve ever had, and you’ll also as well. With all the good things of Elden Ring, there are things you must know.  

 

 

What We Don’t Like

 

Firstly, Elden Ring is a really hard game.  There are no other difficulty options.  Enemies can easily overpower and kill you if you’re not careful, and the game works on a limited stamina system. In other words, if your stamina bar is 0, you become vulnerable.  So going in there to fight guns blazing is not a good idea.  

  

Prepare for battle as you fight massive foes on your magical steed.

 

Next, there are performance issues and bugs on the PC version,  even if you have a 3080 RTX gaming PC. From my playthrough on PC, the frame rate drops often affecting the performance, glitches that got me stuck on rocks, and the enemies plus your mount appear invisible at times. I was not impressed.

However, the game runs well on consoles. From playing on the PS5, I experienced very minor issues but I had no problems with gaming performance and graphics. The bottom line is if you have a next-gen console, get the console version.

Unless stated otherwise like a patch for the PC to fix the performance and graphic issues, I suggest that you do not buy the PC version yet. The game is also hard but it’s a lot of fun. It’s really not a game for everyone but if you can handle it, then go for it.

 

     

Overall Verdict

 

Bandai Namco Elden Ring is a great game. It comes with a huge but beautifully detailed map to explore. It has challenging enemies, and hard bosses to defeat.  There are so many skills, magic abilities, weapons, and crafting materials to find, that are geared to strengthen your character. 

 

But I don’t recommend you play Elden Ring. 

 

It’s very challenging. It’s not for everyone. The enemies are brutal.  Your character will die a lot, and if you don’t watch yourself, you’ll end up frustrated, then you end up tossing and breaking your controller. 

 

Explore the massive lands of Lands Between and uncover its secrets.

 

But it’s all about finding good gear, finding and defeating lesser foes over and over again then leveling up to get stronger, and executing different tactics to defeat stronger foes. Then you’ll feel satisfied and more confident and want to take on stronger foes.  

 

And that’s why I recommend you play Elden Ring.  

 

There are plenty of helpful strategies, guides, and videos online that you can use. I’m no expert either and I make use of online guides to help me get through the game.  You can also seek help online by summoning other players to help you fight bosses.       

With that said, if you’re new to this gaming franchise and feel up to the challenge, then buy Elden Ring.  You’ll have a hard time playing this game, but once you get into it, you’ll yearn for more and more.    

If you like my review of Bandai Namco Elden Ring, please add your comments below. All that’s left for you to do is to click here, purchase or rent Elden Ring, and give it a try. That’s all from me. Stay safe until next time. 

 

Horizon Forbidden West Review – A masterpiece, almost

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To think that Horizon Zero Dawn was a great game, comes Horizon Forbidden West, the sequel to 2017’s epic PlayStation exclusive. Exclusive to the PlayStation, the game promises fans a good storyline, more hunting of new machines with better weapons and gadgets, and new gameplay features and mechanics. With the game finally released, let’s check out the review and see if it’s worth the play.

 

 

Horizon Forbidden West

 

Exclusive to PS5 and PS4

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Reasons to Buy

  • Great detailed graphics
  • Smooth gameplay in Performance mode
  • Well acted & deep storyline
  • More weapons & gadgets
  • Good character progression system

Reasons to Avoid

    • Minor glitches & bugs
    • Knowledge of the older game
    • More challenging overall

 

 

Overview

 

Game sequels are expected to be more story-driven with an engaging story, more fun and entertaining, bringing something new to the gaming title franchise, and in most cases continue to bring the things that made the previous title great to a whole new level. Horizon Forbidden West is that sequel that seeks to put you once again into the role of our warrior outcast, Aloy, who fights to save her land from an unknown enemy that threatens all life. 

 

Explore the world with a new glider gadget.

 

If you have played 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn, then you will feel at home here. You begin your adventure searching for a solution to the growing crisis, meet up with familiar friends, and come across beasts both old and new. But then you start to level up and see the new skill tree pack with new skills and acquire new gadgets to help navigate the world or give you an edge in combat. 

For those new to the franchise, it’s a single-player open-world action game, where you play Aloy, a warrior who uses a bow-and-arrow and a spear as a weapon to fight against monster machines, explore the world, engage in missions and side quests to get stronger, and acquire weapons, armor, and gadgets. It’s a good idea to play the previous game, not that it’s a must but will get you into the swing of the game. 

 

 

What We Like

 

The great thing about this game is that there’re a lot of things to like about it. Firstly, it comes with a new leveling and character progression system.  You complete quests, you level up, you receive points to use to get new skills and abilities. 

There are six traits to choose from: hunter, trapper, warrior, survivor, infiltrator, and machine master. From here you can stick to one or two traits that can help you achieve your play style. Now that’s a great character progression system. 

 

Try out new weapons with new elements to combat new monsters.

 

The next thing is the gameplay. When I first started playing, the game seemed slow and clunky. I opened the menu and switch it to performance mode in the gameplay menu. Suddenly the gameplay was faster and smoother, yet the graphics were still good. Moral of the story. The gameplay in Performance Mode is better.   

Speaking of graphics, the third thing we liked is the graphics of the game. The game looks stunning. The monster machines are just so incredibly detailed. The NPCs are equally detailed. The environment such as the sky, the cliffs, and the mountains look absolutely gorgeous. So in the graphics department, the game takes the cake. 

Next are the new features in Horizon Forbidden West. There are a lot more weapons to use. There are more items to scavenge to use to craft items, upgrade weapons and armor.

There are even gadgets to find and use such as the glider to glide from high peaks, and a mouthpiece to help you navigate underwater. Bottom line: there are a lot of new items to find in Horizon Forbidden West.     

Then lastly, the storyline in Forbidden West is much improved from the previous game. The cut-scenes are more engaging, with more depth as you explore and uncover interesting things like new characters, and new enemies.

 

 

What We Don’t Like

 

With video games, as much as we want to believe, they’re not perfect.  As gorgeous as the graphics, smooth gameplay, and discovery of new things, there are glitches and bugs in the game. 

 

A new world to explore underwater filled with many dangers.

 

Luckily the day one patch fixes most of them, so when you get the game, I encourage you to download the update. The game does come with challenging elements such as harder monsters, bosses, and human enemies. There is the option to change the difficulty so it’s not much of a bad thing. Just know that, if you like a challenge, go for it. You do have the option to change the difficulty. 

 

 

Verdict

 

Guerrilla Games has done yet another great job with Horizon Forbidden West. The combat is challenging but thrilling and exciting. The character designs overall, from the NPCs to the mechanical monsters, look stunning. The open-world exploration and new gaming features make it one of the best games to play and to get.

But with minor but occasional glitches makes the game the one reason why it’s not rated top marks.  As time goes by, updates will be available to fix them, but with the day one update, the game should run smoothly with no issues overall. If you want one of the best games that really shows the power of the PS5, then Forbidden West is one of them. A game that really showcases the power of the PS5.

So what are your opinions of Horizon Forbidden West? Is it better than the PS4 classic? How do you find the gameplay and the visuals? Leave your comments below, along with questions if you have any. That’s all from me. Stay safe and keep on gaming.

 

Dying Light 2: Stay Human Review

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Dying Light 2 Stay Human is one of the most hyped games in recent years.  With a story promising you more survival action, more ways to deal with zombies, more weapons, and crucial decision-making that can change the whole course of the game. Does this next game release live up to its promises?  Is this a worthy successor to Dying Light?  Let’s find out more from this review. 

 

 

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

 

Dying Light 2 Stay Human launches on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

 

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Reason to Buy

  • Rich detailed open-world
  • Great gameplay & combat system
  • Lots of loot and XP to gain
  • Day and night sequence
  • Up to 80 hours of game time

Reason not to Buy

  • Co-op mode has many bugs & technical issues

 

Overview

 

 

You play Aiden, a pilgrim in a post-apocalyptic world.  You can run, jump from one building to another, climb, fight zombies and other threats. 

You start in a forest, then you end up in a massive city called Villador, where you do story missions, and side quests in hopes of finding a long-lost relative.

As you explore, you get access to:

    • Meet up with NPCs
    • Explore an open world with a day-and-night cycle
    • Fight enemy bandits, zombies, and other monstrosities 
    • Get access to melee weapons, and armor in the form of clothes
    • Craft materials to build bombs, accessories, health, and immunity items
    • XP to level up and a progression tree to learn new skills 

Dying Light 2 Stay Human is rated M for mature.  There’s gore as well so if you can stomach that, then you’re set.

 

 

What’s to Like

The detailed world with awesome graphics

As I played Dying light 2, I noticed how detailed the game world looks.  From the trees in the forest, the rocks on cliffs, to the city buildings and clouds in the sky. 

 

 

The graphics and texture of the game look great. even the NPCs of the game look good.  Overall, Dying Light 2 has some awesome graphics. 

 

Fast gameplay

The combat system looks quite brutal but is simple to execute.  You can slash or wound enemies with melee weapons such as axes. katanas, baseball bats, machetes, etc.

You can block, dodge, jump over enemies to attack other enemies, parry attacks, and execute finishing maneuvers. All this with a limited stamina gauge.  The performance mode works best with framerates up to 60fps. 

 

Explore a vast city with different environments.

 

In short, you will have so much fun with the combat in the game.  Great animations.  Your character executes great combat moves.  definitely one of the best reasons you must play Dying Light 2.

 

Long hours of game time

This game has tons of missions and even more side quests to keep you going.  On average you are looking at up to 80 hours of game time.       

 

 

What’s not to Like

Not-so-good storyline

The story is well-acted.  The characters are well-voiced and have some good action scenes and sequences. 

 

Challenging but scary enemies await.

 

The story though is the least good aspect of the game.  The main storyline is not very interesting.  The story decisions you make are not as impactful, and the character you play is not very interesting. So if you looking for a captivating story, you won’t find it here. 

 

Bugs & glitches

When you get Dying Light 2 Stay Human, make sure you download the update or patch, otherwise, you’ll be playing a game with a lot of glitches, bugs and game crashes.  After installing the update, the game is a lot better to play. 

 

Chase down enemies as you run and jump on rooftops.

 

There are some minor issues like the character getting stuck, but the game is still fun.  So before you play the game, download the update.  

 

Verdict

Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a great game. It has good graphics, a great combat system, a great leveling, and progression system, and long hours of gaming.  What more do you want from a zombie, open-world, action-adventure game?  

 

Choose your support factions wisely, or they become your enemies.

 

With the dull storyline and the occasional glitches, it won’t make it to the best game awards.  But it’s still fun to play.  So yes.  I do recommend you get Dying Light 2 Stay Human. That’s it for the Dying Light 2 Stay Human review. If you have any questions, comments, or opinions of the game, you can leave them here below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.  Stay Safe. 

 

Pokemon Legends Arceus Review: Looks Average but Fun

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Pokemon Legends Arceus is the next new Pokemon game released early in 2022, exclusive to Nintendo Switch. With a whole new spin on the world-renowned turn-based action RPG title, Game Freak has taken a different turn this time, with new gaming mechanics, whilst preserving the familiar game we’re all familiar with. With the new gaming mechanics, is Pokemon Legends Arceus going to be better than previous titles or is it going to fall flat? Let’s check the review.       

 

 

Pokemon Legends Arceus

 

The main cover art of the Pokemon Legends Arceus

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Reason to Like

  • New gameplay features
  • Many more ways to catch pokemon
  • New combat system to master
  • 30+ hours of gameplay 

Reason not to Like

  • More challenging gameplay
  • World graphics not looking so great

 

Overview

 

 

Pokemon Legends Arceus is a single-player, open-world, action RPG game that takes you to a world before all the technology you’ve experienced in other Pokemon games. You can say pretty much it’s a prequel.

Instead of a digital Rotom Pokedex, you get a notebook. Instead of popping into a Pokemon Center to store and heal pokemon, you take them to pastures such as the Jubilife village. 

You begin by choosing from three starter pokemon: fire-type Cyndaquil; grass-type Rowlett and water-type, Oshawott. As you progress in the world you get to collect more pokemon from normal battles, and from stealth by throwing Pokeballs.   

 

Your starter Pokemon: Cyndaquil, Rowlett and Oshawott.

 

There’re missions to complete, sub-missions to strengthen your pokemon, a new combat system to battle wild Pokemon, and long hours of playtime. 

 

 

What’s to Like

 

There are lots of things here to like. Firstly, there are new pokemon to find, and familiar ones as well.

Next, there’s a new battle system for you to learn and master. Choose an attack, then the style of attack from the “strong style”, a more powerful but slower attack, to the “agile style”, which is a faster attack but does less damage. This adds to the challenge and strategy of the game.

 

The new combat interface.

 

Thirdly, in older pokemon games you catch pokemon in battle after getting them weak. With Arceus, you can take the stealthy approach and throw the Pokeball while exploring.

Next, there are new gaming elements to dive into. For instance, apart from playing through the main story, you get side missions as well to strengthen your pokemon.

You can even make your own Pokeballs from materials you get from the world. There are boss fights with stronger pokemon, what I’m trying to say is, there’s just so much to do in this game.Lastly, you get more than 30 hours of gaming, even more after completing the main story. 

With so much to experience and so much to do, you will have your hands full here. Overall, this is a very well-done adaptation of the game.

With new pokemon to fight and catch, a new but challenging battle system, and a whole new gaming approach, makes Pokemon Legends Arceus a game worth trying. 

 

 

What’s not to Like

 

Here are a few issues to note before you get into the game. First. The game is more challenging than other pokemon games. Pokemon can attack you, especially Pokemon bosses that are bigger and can do much more damage to you.  

 

One of the Pokemon bosses fights in Pokemon Legends Arceus.

 

Next. The overall gaming environment looks okay. The graphics from the world you explore, look pretty decent, but in a lot of places, they do lack details to make the game great. The water reflections on rivers, beaches, and lakes look dull. Mountains and cliffs also look dull. But the sky looks good though.

 

 

Verdict

 

Pokemon Legends Arceus is a great new introduction to the great Pokemon franchise. With new gameplay features such as a new battle system and more ways to catch pokemon, you’re sure to have tons of fun even after you complete the main story. The game is a lot more challenging, but that’s not really an issue.

 

Encounter with a Hisuian Braviary

 

The issue is the world you get to explore. It’s not impressive. The mountains in the background look dull, and the water detail is not as captivating. Overall, the lack of detail feels empty, makes the world look dull. Maybe an update will be released to fix these issues but for now, it’s something worth noting.    

I recommend you get Pokemon Legends Arceus if you feel you want to experience a totally new pokemon adventure. If not, why not try the Pokemon remake Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl. 

That’s all from me, for now.  I’ve given you my likes, dislikes, and my opinions of the game. Now let’s hear from you how you feel about the game. Do you have the game? What is your overall experience? Leave your comments here below. If you like the game, click here to find out more about it and purchase it, if you wish.

 

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Review: The Next Fan Edition

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the new and improved smartphone made to best its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G. It comes with a better display, better performance, and a better camera package. With all the new features, can it compete with the current smartphone greats? Is it that good of a smartphone? Let’s find out more from this review of the Samsung S21 FE 5G smartphone. 

    

 

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

 

Main and rear view of the Graphite Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.

 

Specifics

Display 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1080 x 2400p
CPU 8-core, Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5G) – Version 1 | 8-core, Exynos 2100 (5nm) – Version 2
GPU Adreno 660 – Version 1 | Mali-G78 MP14 – Version 2
OS/Software Android 12, One UI 4
Storage/RAM 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB |  256GB 8GB
Camera Rear: 12 MP (wide) f/1.8, 26mm, 1/1.76″, 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 12 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚, 1/3.0″, 1.12µm | 8 MP (telephoto), f/2.4, 76mm, 1/4.5″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | VIDEO: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS

Selfie: 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm | VIDEO: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Battery 4500mAh; Fast charging 25W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Fast wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging, USB Power Delivery 3.0.
Misc Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); NFC; Bixby natural language commands and dictation, Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified).

 

Reason to Buy

  • Excellent screen quality & colour accuracy
  • Superb performance
  • Great design
  • Water resistance
  • Great battery life
  • Good quality speakers 
  • Excellent camera
  • OS with great features

Reason to Avoid

  • Expensive smartphone
  • No phone charger
  • No dynamic refresh rate
  • No headphone jack
  • No microSD slot
  • Shorter battery life than predecessor

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Overview

 

 

Samsung has released another great Galaxy smartphone called the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Compared to the S20 FE 5G, it comes with a 6.4-inch display, a Snapdragon 5G or Exynos 5G processor (depending on which region), and an option to get one of three models that range from 128GB to 256GB internal storage, or the 6GB to 8GB of RAM.

The design matches the current Samsung Galaxy S21/S21 Plus models with a triple camera lens at the rear and a selfie camera in front. It comes with a 4500 mAh battery that supports fast, wireless, and reverse wireless charging. Next are the colours. There are four colors to choose from White, Graphite, Lavender, and Olive.

Overall, this is the new S21 FE smartphone. It has great new features for us to see and explore below. To see my review of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphone, click here. For those who don’t know, the FE means the ‘Fan Edition’.  

 

 

What’s to Like

Excellent screen quality & colour accuracy

The Samsung S21 FE comes with a smaller 6.4-inch dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080p screen resolution. The screen looks great. With sharp, clear, and accurate colours, it’s able to show 1080p pictures and videos very well.

 

Main and rear view of the White Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

 

Scrolling between apps, the OS interface, and webpages feels smooth with no signs of slowing down or lag. Overall, the S21 FE comes with an excellent-looking display.

 

Superb performance

The performance is one of the best features of the S21 FE. The international version comes with a Snapdragon SD888 5G chip, which is one of the best in performance. It’s an 8-core chip and includes an Adreno 660 graphics GPU. 

You get to choose between three versions: 6GB of RAM with 128GB storage; 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB of RAM with 256GB storage. Sadly, there’s no microSD to expand storage. Overall, if you get the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, you will have no issues with performance. 

 

Great design

If you look at the overall design of the S21 FE, it looks very similar to the Samsung S21 and S21 Plus models. So don’t too get excited.

 

Graphite, White, Lavender and Olive colours of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

 

The design colours look awesome. The colours available are White, Graphite, Lavender, and Olive. Overall, Great design.

 

Great battery life

The S21 FE includes a 4500mAh battery that supports fast charge, reverse charge, and wireless charge.  Upon testing with a 25W charger, I managed to get a 50% full charge in 30 minutes. That’s fast charging. Note that it’s not included upon purchase.

With the battery life, if you’re using the S21 FE moderately, i.e. for making and receiving calls, you’re looking at up to four days of battery life. With that said, the S21 FE has got good battery power, comes with numerous charging capabilities, and is capable of lasting you a lot of days.     

 

Excellent camera

The S21 FE comes with a triple camera sensor at the rear of the phone, which consists of 12MP (wide), 12MP (ultrawide), and 8MP (telephoto) camera sensors. With videos, you can record up to 4K videos at 60 frames per second.

 

Rearview of the Lavender Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

 

With the front camera, it comes with a single 32MP (wide) sensor and also takes up to 4K videos at 60 frames per second. The main camera takes excellent quality pictures, even in ultrawide mode, zoomed up to 3x optical, and in night mode. The detail is excellent, with great contrasts, taking all the detail, and a fair degree of sharpness. Taking selfies with the S21 FE comes out great with good colours and sharpness. 

 

Other features

Great sound output, thanks to the two speakers on the top behind the screen and at the bottom with a bit of a kick in the bass. The loudspeaker comes out clear but lacks in loudness. Overall, it’s not that loud, nor is it powerful, but the S21 delivers good sound.  

 

 

What’s not to Like

 

Expensive smartphone

Expect to pay close to US$700 for the S21 FE smartphone. That really is a high price. 

 

No phone charger

Nowadays if you buy a smartphone, especially a top range, expect not to find a phone charger in the box. You going to have to purchase one separately. 

 

No dynamic refresh rate

It’s great that the S21 FE comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, as it improves the overall phone experience, but with every app, you use it sticks to the same refresh rate. Not that it’s a bad thing, but it ends up shortening the phone’s battery life. 

 

No headphone jack, no microSD slot

Wireless accessories are the way to go nowadays. If you want to listen to music or connect hands-free, then you will have to get a Bluetooth headset or earbuds. If you want more storage space, rather get a better phone than the S21 FE like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. It was more expensive though. 

 

Shorter battery life

Other reviews say the S21 FE will last close to four days of battery life, whereas the S20 FE will last over four and a half days of battery life. Note that they both have a 4500mAh battery, under moderate usage, and with both displays set at 120Hz refresh rate. 

Overall, the battery life is not bad for the S21 FE, it’s just that for a newer model you’d expect a better phone with longer battery life. Unless you switch the refresh rate to 60Hz. That will prolong the battery life of the phone.    

 

Verdict 

I recommend the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G smartphone for the following reasons. Firstly, the smooth scrolling and fast performance is excellent. Next, the camera package delivers awesome pictures and video. Thirdly, the good long battery life. And lastly, screen quality and design. 

 

Front and side view of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

 

Yes, it may be expensive, but it’s a powerful smartphone capable, reliable, durable with water resistance and protective glass, and fun to have. If price is a factor, rather wait until it comes down, or you can check out the Galaxy S20 FE  or other Samsung Galaxy smartphones.   

If you have any questions, comments, or personal opinions about the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G or any Samsung Galaxy smartphone in general, you can add them here below, and I will respond to them as soon as possible. So if you like the S21 FE, why not click here to find out more and see what’s more in store for you? 

 

2022 Acer Chromebook Spin 311 Review: Budget Chromebook

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The Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is not like any Chromebook, it’s also a flexible 2-in-1 wonder. It works and functions as both a laptop and a tablet. So you will quickly get familiar with it. Another reason is that it’s cheap, portable, quite durable and adaptive, and user-friendly. But will this budget Acer Chromebook meet your everyday needs? Let’s find out from the review of the Acer Chromebook Spin 311.    

 

Acer Chromebook Spin 311

The main view of the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 3H plus stylus

 

2022 Acer Chromebook Spin 311 3H | DISPLAY: 11.6-inches HD IPS, 1366 x 768, 2-in-1 Touchscreen | CPU: MediaTek MT8183C, 2.00GHz, 8-core | STORAGE: 64GB eMMC | RAM: 4GB LPDDR4X | OS: Chrome OS | GPU: ARM Mail-G72 MP3 Integrated | INPUT: 1 x USB Type-C ports USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) Display Port over USB Type-C & USB Charging, 1 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x 3.5mm combo jack (headphone/speaker) | OTHER: Webcam, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, weighs 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg)

REASONS TO BUY

  • Budget 2-in-1 Chromebook
  • Portable & durable
  • Great for web browsing, emails & video streaming
  • Long battery life
  • Includes access to cloud storage
  • Includes USB-type C & USB 2.0 ports
  • Responsive keyboard & touchpad
  • Includes stylus pen

REASONS TO AVOID

  • Mediocre storage
  • Mediocre performance
  • Comes with a small, low res HD screen
  • Few input ports
  • No backlit keyboard

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Overview

So what is this Acer Chromebook? Well, the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is a 2-in-1 laptop, that functions as both a laptop and a tablet. It comes with an 11.6-inch touchscreen display, including a keyboard and touchpad. You can open it up to 360 degrees and use the touchscreen as a tablet. The hinges attached are pretty firm and keep the Chromebook screen from flipping backward. 

It also includes a MediaTek CPU, with 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. And lastly, it comes Chrome OS operating system, and up to 15 hours of battery life, as advertised. Overall, these are typical specs you will find in most budget laptops and Chromebooks. Expect to get it at an affordable price under the US$300 range. Let’s see what makes this laptop tick.     

 

What’s to Like

So what makes the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 so special? Firstly, the Chromebook weighs 2.65 pounds (1.2 kg). It’s really lightweight and portable so you can carry it whenever and go where ever you, please. 

 

Tent-fold view of the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 3H

 

Next. It’s a very nice tool to use for basic computer functions such as internet browsing, and video streaming, and great for daily working activities. Thirdly. The Acer Chromebook comes at an affordable price. Yep. Right now it costs less than US$250. Good price for a budget Chromebook. Next. It has fewer input ports but a good mix of USB 2 and USB-C ports. It comes with a strong silver plastic build, strong hinges, and protective glass for the screen, which makes it more durable.  

Lastly. It was advertised that, with the Acer Chromebook, you can get up to 15 hours of battery life. Upon testing, I can say it doesn’t really hit that mark, but I was satisfied when it lasted for about 12. Not bad for battery life.

 

What’s not to Like

As much as this Chromebook comes with good perks, here are a few things you need to know. Firstly, it comes with a small, low-resolution HD display and thick screen bezels. Not that it’s a bad thing, it’s just not as good as a 1080p screen. It still offers good-quality views. 

 

Keyboard & touchpad view of the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 3H

 

Next. The MediaTek CPU inside is not a powerful processing chip, but it manages to get the job done. As long as you don’t open a lot of apps at once, you will not have performance issues or deal with system crashes.

Next. I know 64GB of internal storage is not much, but alternatively, you can access cloud storage online, giving you even more gigs to store files and media. Just make sure you have a good internet connection.  Lastly. The Acer Chromebook Spin 311 does come with a comfortable and responsive keyboard and mouse pad, but no backlit keyboard here.     

Verdict

If you’re in the market for a basic Chromebook, the Acer Spin 311 is a great choice. It offers excellent value for money, and will likely appeal to any users who are looking for an affordable 2-in-1 portable computer that can be used for web browsing and other everyday tasks.

Overall, the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is a great value for its price tag. If you are looking for a sturdy 2-in-1 notebook to use primarily for email, web browsing, and some light video streaming, this could be the perfect laptop for you. If you want to do more with it (such as editing spreadsheets, high-quality video streaming, or photo editing), then you may need to consider upgrading the RAM or choosing a more expensive model with better specs. 

however, if you’re looking for a cheap Chromebook that can handle all your essential needs, then this is the one for you. Internal storage is low but if you have a good internet connection you can easily access your files and documents in cloud storage. 

So if you want a new budget release or a laptop for your teens to use at school or college, then this is the perfect laptop for them too. Trust me. It’s a great buy. Click here to find out more and to buy the Chromebook. Thanks for checking out my review of this awesome Acer Chromebook 311.

If you have any questions or comments, then kindly leave them below. All that is left for me to say is to click here to find out more or to purchase the Chromebook. If it’s what you looking for, don’t waste time. Get it. Try it. You won’t regret it. 

 

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl Review

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Hello, Pokemon fans. Welcome to the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review. This video game is available right now for the Nintendo Switch/OLED console and the Switch Lite handheld. With new colorful 3D graphics, familiar turn-based, and new gameplay features, is this next installment one of the best Pokemon games of 2021? Let’s check out the review. 

 

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and

Pokemon Shining Pearl

 

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REASON TO BUY

  • Colorful visuals, animations & texture
  • Great overall 3D graphics
  • New gameplay features
  • Great audio & sound effects
  • 40+ hours of gameplay

REASON NOT TO BUY

  • Lots of written dialogue
  • Fewer pokemon

 

Overview

 

 

Get ready for another Pokemon adventure with two new installments, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl. It’s actually a remake of the 2006 release Pokemon Diamond/Pokemon Pearl on the Nintendo DS. You play a young pokemon trainer who travels throughout the Sinnoh region, fighting other pokemon trainers, gym leaders, and other wild pokemon.

You start out with your own pokemon, then you collect more throughout the world, whilst getting them stronger to fight stronger trainers until you reach the elite four, then you become the Pokemon champion. Compared to the older version, it’s a gorgeous game with beautiful 3D graphics, colorful texture excellent visuals, and great overall gameplay.

There are two versions you can buy. Both with the same visuals, most pokemon, and gameplay. But with one or two different pokemon, which you can get from trading online. So It doesn’t really matter which one to buy really. Overall. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are great pokemon games, with colorful 3D graphics, and great gameplay, and include new gaming features and mechanics. 

 

What’s to Like

 

So why should you get a copy of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl? Let’s see here below. Firstly, the game comes with colorful textures and 3D graphics. The original game included 2D sprites and models in a 2D top-down perspective.

Now it’s been modernized with 3D models and sprites, with a nice zoom-in camera when facing other pokemon trainers, great overall animations, and colorful content and visuals. Next are the new gaming features and mechanics. There’s a quick button press to catch pokemon during battles. There’s an underground area where you can explore, and find rare pokemon and rare items.

If you have to save files from other Pokemon games, you can get rare pokemon by talking to NPCs. You can even change Pokemon on the go from your boxes without having to go to a Pokemon Center. There’s so much more for you to discover in both of these games.

 

Pokemon battle with your starter fire-type Pokemon, Chimchar.

 

Thirdly, the games come with an excellent great musical score, including good sound effects and great background music. There’s still no voice acting from NPCs as all speech is dialogue, but the Pokemon still maintain their cries even the Pokemon favorite, Pikachu.

Then lastly, the two games include 40+ hours of gameplay, even long after you’ve completed the main story. There are much stronger and rare pokemon to find, and a separate area for you to explore. Just know that you will spend a lot of hours playing this game. 

 

What’s not to Like

 

As much as the two new games come with great features, there are a few things that you should take before you get the game. Firstly, this is a remake so all the gaming mechanics from the original 2006 release are included. For instance, you still need to find Pokemon in tall grass, except in the underground area. There’s no voice acting so dialogue is written in text. The games still use the top-down view of the original. 

 

One of the many different towns and cities to explore.

 

Next is the two games both come with a shorter pokemon roster. Upon playing the game I was having trouble finding fire-type pokemon as they are very few. So if you want to, choose the fire-type pokemon when you start for an easier gaming experience.

 

Verdict

 

Overall, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are excellent remakes of the original 2006 versions, of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. Gamefreak has succeeded in preserving the original gaming mechanics, whilst giving both games a modern look, and new gaming features. 

 

Pokemon battle with Shinx.

 

Even though there are fewer Pokemon to find, the two games are great to play and enjoyable for all ages. If you like the older Pokemon games and want one with a modern look to it, then I recommend you get one of these games. 

If you played and liked Pokemon Sword and Shield, you may not really like these two games reviewed here. Rather wait for the newer Pokemon Arceus coming out early in 2022. Thank you for checking out my review of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl. If you like this review, please leave a comment here below.

Click on the buttons provided to see how you can get yourself one of these awesome pokemon remakes of 2021. So what are you waiting for? If you want to go on another Pokemon adventure, then get yourself a copy of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Pokemon Shining Pearl.  

 

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Review: Compact but Powerful

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Hi there!  Welcome to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Review.  This is the middle child of the four siblings in the iPhone 13 series family, but this one closely resembles his big brother, the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It comes with a smaller screen and a smaller battery, making it ideal for users who like smaller smartphones. If you’ve been saving up for it, yet are still not too sure if it’s the best choice for you, then come with me, and let’s check out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Review.

 

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

 

Side view of the Sierra Blue iPhone 13 Pro

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Specs

Display 6.1 inch Super Retina XDR OLED | 120Hz | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | 1000 nits (HBM) | 1200 nits (peak) | 1170 x 2532 resolution | 19.48:9 aspect ratio | 460ppi | Wide color gamut | True-tone
Chipset, GPU Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Hexa-core (2×3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Storage 128GB | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB
Memory 6GB | NVMe
OS/Software iOS 15
Battery 3095mAh | Fast charging 23W | 50% in 30 min (advertised) | USB Power Delivery 2.0 | MagSafe wireless charging 15W | Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W
Camera, Video Main: 12 MP (wide), f/1.5, 26mm, 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP (telephoto), f/2.8, 77mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP (ultra-wide), f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚, PDAF | Depth: TOF 3D LiDAR scanner. Selfie: 12 MP (wide), f/2.2, 23mm, 1/3.6″ | Depth: SL 3D.
Video Main: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode, stereo sound Selfie: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Other features 146.7×71.5×7.7mm | 204g | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | NFC; Siri natural language commands and dictation, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support.

Reasons to buy

  • Compact, portable & easy to carry
  • Excellent performance
  • Good design & build
  • Same features as iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Best price than iPhone 13 Pro Max

Reason to avoid

  • Smaller screen size
  • Smaller battery
  • Short battery life
  • Same design as the predecessor

 

Overview

 

 

So what is this iPhone 13 Pro?  Well, it’s a smartphone that comes with a:

  • 6.1-inch screen with a 1170p screen resolution
  • 3095 mAh fast-charging battery
  • Latest and fast-performance Apple A15 Bionic chip
  • Four-camera lens

But there’s something you need to know.  It’s the smaller model of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. Yep. The iPhone 13 Pro is the smaller compact version with just a smaller screen, smaller size, and a smaller battery.  The rest is all the same. Meaning it has the same A15 performance chip, the same camera system, the same overall features, and the same durability features. 

 

What’s to Like

With that said let’s move on and see what to like about the iPhone 13 Pro.

Compact, Lightweight & Portable

The iPhone 13 Pro is smaller which makes it much more portable, lightweight, and easier to carry and handle.  It also fits well into your pockets. So if smaller top-range phones are your thing, then the iPhone 13 Pro is for you.      

 

Front and Back Sierra Blue iPhone 13 Pro

 

Same features as iPhone 13 Pro Max

Specs-wise, the iPhone 13 Pro has the same features as its big brother.  Same display quality. Same overall performance. The 4-lens camera delivers great-quality pictures and videos.  Same as the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It’s also made of premium material that guarantees excellent durability.  Again, same as the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Overall, expect the same phone performance, the same everything as the iPhone 13 Pro Max. 

In this instance, size doesn’t count. It’s how it works!  

Better priced

Another thing to know is that it’s much cheaper than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. For instance, the iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) starts at just over US$1500, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro Max (128GB) starts at US$1800.  That’s quite a gap. So budget-wise. It’s a better idea to get the iPhone 13 Pro.  It may be smaller but it’s better in price.

 

What’s not to Like

With all the good things to say about the iPhone 13 Pro, let’s also look at the many reasons why you shouldn’t buy it.

 

All the colors of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro

 

Same phone design

The overall design looks great, which includes the camera lens positioning and the great colors available.  But with design, it’s not much different from its predecessor. So if you’re expecting a better look, feel, and design, you will be disappointed.  But nowadays electronic brands work with what works.  If people like the design, then keep it going. 

 

Lower battery life

The iPhone 13 Pro comes with a 3095mAh battery that supports fast charging and wireless charging. The problem is that, yes, the battery is smaller, but it also has shorter battery life. If you use the iPhone 13 Pro moderately, you’re looking at most 3 days and 12 hours of battery life. Whereas the iPhone 13 Pro Max has close to 5 days of battery life. Overall, expect shorter battery life for the iPhone 13 Pro. 

 

Verdict

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro may come with a smaller screen, smaller battery, and short battery life, but it also looks good, it’s cheaper, and comes with great features that are similar to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. For those who like compact, lightweight, top-range phones, then the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the one for you. 

With all the great features, I recommend the Apple iPhone 13 Pro. For those who like bigger things, then check out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.  It’s a great phone.  Expensive but better.  Click here to see why. Thank you for checking out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro review. It really is a great smartphone and worth the purchase if you choose to do so. So what are you waiting for?  It’s available right now. Click here. Go and get it while stocks last. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them here below.  Otherwise, that’s it from me. Take care now.  All best.  Cheers! 

 

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max review – Best performance phone

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The top-of-the-range smartphone in the iPhone 13 series, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, comes with the best features to compete for the top spot in this year’s best smartphone of 2021. It’s called a Pro Max for a reason. It has a bigger battery, a better camera, a faster chip, bigger storage, the list goes on. Compared to other top flagship phones is it better or worse off? Let’s check the iPhone 13 Pro Max review.  

 

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

 

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Specifications

Display 6.70″ Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak), 1284 x 2778px resolution, 19.47:9 aspect ratio, 458ppi; Wide color gamut, True-tone.
Chipset, GPU Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm), Hexa-core | Apple GPU (5-core graphics).
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Memory 6GB RAM
OS  iOS 15
Battery 4352mAh | Fast charging 27W, 50% in 30 min, USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W
Camera, Video Triple camera system | 12MP (wide), f/1.5, 26mm, 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |  12MP (telephoto), f/2.8, 77mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 12MP (ultrawide), f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚, PDAF | Depth sensor, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner. Video: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode, stereo sound rec
Selfie, Video 12MP (wide), f/2.2, 23mm, 1/3.6″; Depth sensor, SL 3D. Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Other Features 160.8×78.1×7.7mm | 240g | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | NFC; Siri natural language commands and dictation, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support.

REASON TO BUY

  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • Outstanding performance
  • Great durability & design
  • Great storage options
  • Excellent sound output
  • Takes excellent pictures & videos
  • Excellent battery life

REASON NOT AVOID

  • Expensive
  • Quite heavy
  • Similar design to iPhone 12 Pro Max

 

Overview

 

 

I’m sure you know what an iPhone is. Everybody does. But this is no ordinary iPhone. No. This is the iPhone 13 Pro Max! The elite. The headliner. The top-range iPhone with all the premium features in the iPhone 13 series. These great features include:

  • Apple’s own A15 Bionic fast super chip
  • 6.7-inch large display
  • Choice of colors: Blue, Silver, Gold, Graphite
  • 6GB of RAM
  • Storage options from 128GB to 1TB
  • Triple lens camera with 3 times zoom
  • 4352mAh battery

 All of these are encased in a stainless steel frame, with a strong glass front and back. Did I mention that it’s water and dust-resistant?

 

 

What’s to Like

 

With the overview out of the way let’s dig deep and see what this amazing iPhone has in store. 

 

 

1) High refresh rate

The iPhone 13 Pro Max comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling through the iOS that much smoother. In addition, it also has a large 6.7-inch display, with a screen resolution of 1284 x 2778 pixels. Check out the display specs of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and you’ll see that they are pretty much the same.

The only difference is that it’s got better brightness and smoother iOS scrolling. The display still looks stunning, producing sharp, clear, and colorful content. In short. You get a large, bright, and gorgeous display, with a high refresh rate for smooth scrolling. 

 

2) Outstanding performance

Before we get into it, each of the four iPhone 13 smartphones in the series is powered by the new A15 Bionic 6-core chip. This chip is fast. Really fast. So fast it’s one of the faster processing chips around. Combined with the 6GB memory, you get outstanding performance. A great performer for normal daily use. If you’re gaming, then the iPhone 13 Pro Max has the power. 

It beats other top-range smartphones by over 30% in GPU benchmark scores. Making it the one phone to handle gaming. And with a 120Hz display, it can handle demanding games capped at 60fps. Overall. Great performance for normal use and for gaming as well.

 

3) Great durability and design

The iPhone 13 Pro Max comes in a stainless steel frame built with strong glass front and back. It comes with an IP68 rating meaning that it has water and dust protection. To me, this means that this phone can survive almost anything. And it’s pretty strong too. That’s great durability.   

 

Main view of the Gold iPhone 13 Pro Max

 

It also comes available with a choice of four: Blue, Silver, Gold, and Graphite (dark grey). Nothing to go crazy about. The design just looks good. 

 

4) Great camera features

The 13 Pro Max comes with a three-lens camera at the back. It includes a 12MP wide, a 12MP telephoto with 3 times optical zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. The selfie camera in front comes with a teardrop 12MP wide lens that also works as a face scanner. If recording videos is more your thing, you can record up to 4K quality videos at 60fps with the rear camera. Same for the front camera as well.

For a 12MP camera, from all three lenses, the pictures look excellent. They are sharp and detailed with a good color presentation. Taking pictures at night is no issue either as they come out just as detailed.

With videos, the quality is very good. 4K videos look smooth and detailed. Careful though. Unless you have the 1TB model, your storage will fill up very quickly. Overall. Great camera setup. 12MP of excellent and detailed pictures and videos.

 

5) Awesome battery life

With the 13 Pro Max, you are not going to run out of power anytime soon. This phone comes with a big 4352mAh battery that supports fast charging and wireless charging.

 

Triple-lens camera of the iPhone 13 Pro Max

 

Now with calls, you can get a good 27 hours. For web browsing, it comes down to 20 hours and if you like watching videos, you can get a good 24 hours. This is from testing with a 60Hz refresh rate. If you increase the refresh rate to 120Hz then the phone will use more power from the battery.

Suffice it to say, if you use the 13 Pro Max moderately, it will last up to 5 days of battery life. With charging speed, note that the iPhone 13 Pro Max ships without a charger. If you can get your hands on a 20W charger, you’re safe… relatively. 

Because with the 20W charger, you can get a good 42% charge in 30 minutes. If you can a better charger, 65W for example, you can get a better charging speed. In this instance, 55% in 30 minutes. Lastly, in terms of charging speed, wireless charging is not the best option. It’s a 15W device, so the phone charges slower and takes over 2 hours to get to full charge. In short, the 13 Pro Max supports fast charging and wireless charging. It’s better to charge it using a 65W charger as it’s will reach full charge faster.

 

 

What’s not to Like

 

1) Expensive

Starting at over US$ 1000 for the 128GB model, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is an expensive smartphone. What can you expect? It’s the top-range smartphone in the iPhone 13 series. But it’s a great phone. You get what you pay for here. So if there is a bonus coming your way and you looking out for this one, I suggest you get it. 

 

2) Heavy

The iPhone 13 Pro Max smartphone weighs 240 g (8.46 oz). The iPhone 12 Pro Max weighs 228 g (8.04 oz). The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra weighs 229 g (8.07 oz). Comparing it with these two top-range giants, you can see that it’s gonna put weight in your pocket. 

 

3) Similar design

If you put the two iPhones together, the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, you don’t really see a difference.

 

All colors of the iPhone 13 Pro Max

 

The camera lenses at the back are positioned exactly the same way. The four edges of both phones are all rounded corners. So there are no major changes to the design. But if it works… it works. That’s not a major issue as other top brands are doing the same thing. 

 

 

Verdict

 

I don’t like the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It’s heavy. It’s expensive and most of its features are from the previous iPhone 12 Pro Max. But I’m truly impressed with it. The overall performance is excellent. It looks great. Takes excellent pictures and videos and the battery life is awesome. That’s why I recommend the iPhone 13 Pro Max. If you have the 12 Pro Max then I suggest not upgrading to this one. So what’s left for you to do, is up to you. 

I say check out the iPhone 13 Pro Max, get more info, and buy it if you so desire. Tell me how you find this review. Is it informative? Did you learn anything new? Do you own the iPhone 13 Pro Max? If not, do you want to upgrade? Any questions or comments, you’re more than happy to leave them here below. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for checking out my review. Stay safe. Take care. Cheers!

 

Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop Review: Small Yet Powerful

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For those of you looking for a great gaming experience, check out the new Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop. It’s fast. Got powerful specs. Looks good in black, and comes with the latest graphics card. This one is in line to be one mean gaming machine. With so many other great gaming laptops out there, will it stand out and succeed from the rest or will it fall in this tough gaming industry? Here’s my review of the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop.

 

 

Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop

 

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Specifications

Display: 14-inch IPS Full HD, 144Hz, 1920 x 1080 | 14-inch IPS QHD, 165Hz, 2560 x 1440 | Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8 core, 3.3GHz | Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060, 6GB VRAM | GeForce RTX 3070, 8GB VRAM | GeForce RTX 3080, 8GB VRAM | Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM | Storage: 1TB SSD, NVMe, PCIe | OS: Windows 10 Home (upgradable to Windows 11) | Other: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 3.92lbs (1.78kg) | 0.66 x 12.59 x 8.66 inches | 720p webcam | 2xUSB 3.1 Type-A, 2xUSB Type-C, HDMI

Reason to Buy

    • Stunning gaming performance
    • Good quality screen
    • Good looks & compact design
    • Large trackpad & colorful RGB keyboard 

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Reason to Avoid

    • Small screen size
    • High price for a base model
    • Similar design to older models
    • Few input ports

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Overview

 

 

So what is this Razer Blade 14 anyway?

Well, it’s a powerful gaming laptop from the Razer brand, that comes with:

    • Bright 14-inch Full HD or a QHD display 
    • AMD Ryzen 9 processor
    • One of three GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards starting from the RTX 3060
    • Fast loading 1TB SSD for storage
    • 16GB of RAM

All this is cased in an all-black svelte-metal build, with its green signature snake-tangled logo, thin screen bezels, and an RGB-backlit keyboard. There are three models to choose from, each with its own set of prices. Yet it comes with the same AMD processor, same RAM, and SSD storage. The difference is in the graphics card and the display.

The Razer Blade 14 is so light.    

It only weighs 3.92 pounds (1.78kg). This thing is so lightweight, you can carry it anywhere you go, and fits nicely in a bag, thanks to its compact size. Regardless, this is the Razer 14 gaming laptop. It has great specs. Looks great, and it’s lightweight.

 

 

 

What’s to Like 

 

Good Quality Displays

The Razer 14 comes with two types of 14-inch displays. One with an FHD display with a 1080p screen resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The other comes with a QHD display with a 1440p screen resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. At first glimpse, I was impressed with the screen quality they both have. Even though the 1080p has lesser quality, the detail is still impressive.

The QHD screen is the more impressive of the two, producing better color, brightness, and even smoother Windows navigation. But for me, they both deliver the same great screen quality with good sharpness and accurate detail.  Overall, the two screens both deliver, and they deliver well for a small 14-inch gaming laptop.   

 

Great Performance

All Razer 14 gaming laptops come with the latest AMD Ryzen 9 processor, with 16GB of memory, and one of the three latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards.

 

 

From normal usage and web browsing, the Razer 14 performs really well overall. There’s literally no slowing it down thanks to the high system RAM. The SSD storage not only provides plenty of storage but helps in loading Windows and other apps fast. With gaming, in normal or medium graphic settings, I managed to get an average of 105 – 120 fps. And on the high settings, I managed to get 90 – 100 fps.

This is from the Razer 14 base model, which includes a 1080p screen, and a GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card. That being said, the frame rates are well over the benchmark 60 fps, which is great for gamers. And for those who want to push it a bit, you can still get a great gaming experience. Overall, the system and gaming performance is impressive. It handles normal tasks well, and gaming even better. 

 

Design

If there’s one thing the Razer brand does and does so well, is maintaining its stunning laptop design, which includes its dark metal build, the green signature logo, the RGB keyboard layout, and the large yet extremely responsive trackpad. To conclude, the design is still the best. Some may argue it’s the same design for all their models (even older models), yet it looks good nonetheless.

I give them props for sticking to using something that works. In all honesty, these are some of the best features of the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop. If you want to find out more, check it out here.  

 

 

What’s not to Like

 

Small display

14 inches on a laptop is small. Most of the gaming laptops out there are 15 inches and higher and deliver good screen quality. Not to say that the screen size hinders the quality. The Razer 14 may be small, but thanks to other features, and great screen quality, you will quickly get used to the size. 

 

Same laptop design

The design of the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop does look stunning, but it’s no different from other great gaming laptops of the same brand. Check out the older Razer Blade gaming laptops, they are all the same. Is it really a bad thing though? I’ll let you ponder on that. 

 

High price

With all the great things that come with this awesome Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop, there’s of course, the cost. The base model starts at US$1799, and the top-of-the-range model costs less than US$3000. That’s a lot to take in, and it’s really pricey for a base-model gaming laptop. But you get what you pay for. All three models offer a great user and gaming experience. Whichever one you choose, whatever budget. 

 

 

 

Few input ports

 

The Razer 14 includes:

    • 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A
    • 2 x USB Type-C
    • 1 x HDMI 

 

Nowadays laptops come with fewer input ports. Even Apple notebooks are keeping the trend. If you want more input ports, then it’s best you get a USB hub. Overall, these are features for you to not before you decide to get the Razer 14 laptop. It’s good to know what you getting yourself into. 

 

 

Verdict

 

After messing around and reviewing this gaming laptop, I was impressed by a lot of things. Me, I love to play games so I was more impressed with the gaming performance. For gamers, this is one great laptop to get. Even with the base model, you will get the best gaming experience money cannot buy. 

Knowing that I can get over 60fps, on AAA-type games, on high graphic settings… to me, that’s a bonus. Everything else contributes to the overall great user experience for normal everyday usage. My overall verdict is thus: The Razer Blade 14 is a great gaming laptop to buy.

Fine. The screen size is small and it’s expensive. But with the great things that come with it, it’s definitely worth it. So, I recommend this gaming laptop to all you fellow gamers out there, that want to have a great gaming experience. So if you want a great performance laptop, that can give a great gaming experience, then look no further.

Get yourself the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop now.

If you have any comments or questions, then use the comments section below and add your opinions about the Razer 14 gaming laptop. Stay safe and take care of yourself. Cheers!

 

New Apple iPhone 13 Review: Better Mid-range iPhone

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The new Apple iPhone 13 is here. It comes with the latest phone tech that aims to challenge the mid-range market, promising better performance, longer battery life, and a great camera experience. But will it deliver as promised? What about the iPhone 12, is it good enough to surpass it? Let’s find out more from the iPhone 13 review.

 

Apple iPhone 13

 

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Specifications

Display 6.10-inches Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 1170 x 2532 resolution, 460ppi;
Chipset, GPU Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm): 6-core | Apple GPU (4-core graphics).
Storage RAM 128GB 4GB RAM | 256GB 4GB RAM | 512GB 4GB RAM
OS iOS 15
Battery 3240mAh | supports fast charging 20W | supports wireless charging 15W
Camera, Video

Dual camera sensor | 12 MP (wide), f/1.6, 26mm, 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP (ultrawide), f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm | Video – up to 4K@24/30/60fps, up to 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo
Selfie, Video

12 MP (wide), f/2.2, 23mm, 1/3.6″ | Depth sensor: SL 3D | Video – up tp 4K@24/25/30/60fps, up to 1080p@30/60/120fps
Other Features 146.7×71.5×7.7mm, 174g | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | FaceID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer; NFC | Siri natural language commands and dictation, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support.

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REASON TO BUY

  • Fast processing chip
  • Takes good quality pictures & videos
  • Good battery life
  • Sharp, & accurate color display

REASON TO AVOID

  • Similar design & features to the iPhone 12
  • Only 60Hz refresh rate display
  • Limited zoom functions 

 

Overview

 

 

So what is this iPhone 13 you ask? Let’s assume you don’t know. Well, the iPhone 13 is a new smartphone release from Apple. It comes with a 6.1-inch screen, dual camera lens, and is available in amazing colors.

Inside, it’s powered by a 3240mAh battery that supports fast and wireless charging. Next are the storage models. It starts from 128GB and ends with the 512GB model. All iPhone 13 models include 4GB of memory. Lastly, the new A15 Bionic chip that’s responsible for the performance. Does that sound good to you? Let’s move on and see what’s to like about the new Apple iPhone 13.

 

 

What’s to Like

 

So what’s to like about the new Apple iPhone 13? Lots actually. Here are reasons why you should think about getting this smartphone. 

 

 

Great Battery Life

Firstly, the new Apple iPhone 13 comes with a 3240mAh battery, that supports fast charging and wireless charging. On testing done, you are guaranteed up to 17 hours of video playback, 16 hours of web browsing, and up to 20 hours of talk time.

If you use it in moderation, you are looking at up to 4 days of battery life. If you can get your hands on a 20W charger (no chargers included inbox), the iPhone 13 will refill 54% in 30 minutes. For a wireless charger, you are looking at over 2 hours of full charge.

In short, the iPhone 13 has good battery features and long battery life.      

 

Fast and Quick Performance

Next is the performance. The iPhone 13 comes with the new A15 Bionic chip, which includes 6-core CPUs made up of 2-cores for performance and 4-cores for energy efficiency. This means that the A15 chip prioritizes battery life more than performance, which works out as a must for smartphones.

The performance is the best all-around. As you scroll, you can see how smooth it moves. As you play games and use other apps you will see how gorgeous the graphics are and how fast it runs. There’s no other reason but to say this is one performance smartphone.

The third feature is the display. When you see the iPhone 13 you see a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen. It also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

It just means that it’s a really good quality screen. The screen delivers sharp images and great quality videos, excellent color accuracy, and good brightness.

 

Good Camera Improvements

The iPhone 13 smartphone comes with a dual-lens camera system, that features a 12MP wide lens and a 12MP ultrawide lens.

The wide lens lets in 47 percent more light, and the ultrawide lens offers better low-light performance, which helps to enhance picture quality. You can expect great quality pictures with clear, sharp images and smooth video playback. 

The front camera comes with a 12MP wide lens which includes a FaceID for facial recognition. The FaceID works also in low-lit areas, whether you have a beard, sunglasses, a hat, or a mask.

Overall, the iPhone 13 comes with a standard camera system with improvements here and there, such as FaceID to enhance facial recognition. The overall goal is for the iPhone 13 to produce better camera pictures and videos. 

 

Other Great Features

The iPhone 13 remains very durable with water resistance, dust resistance, and scratch resistance thanks to the “Ceramic Shield” include, which is tougher than normal smartphone glass. The loudspeaker delivers a decent voice and decent sound quality, thanks to stereo speakers found on top where the notch is located and at the bottom of the smartphone.  

 

 

What’s not to Like

 

There are some features to note before you purchase this phenomenal smartphone here. 

 

 

Standard Refresh Rate

Firstly, there’s no option to switch refresh rates between 60Hz and 120Hz. But is available in more expensive models in the series: iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

It is not a bad thing as the lower standard 60Hz refresh rate contributes to the long battery life. But it affects the motion smoothness of the smartphone as you scroll.

 

Limited Zooming Functions

Because there’s no telephoto lens, the zoom function here is limited to only 2x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. At 5x zoom, the image quality starts to drop quite badly. If you want better zoom functions, check out the high-end flagship Pro and the Pro Max iPhone 13 models.  

 

Same Smartphone Design

Next, the design and other features of the smartphone are all the same as the iPhone 12. The only difference you can see with the design is the positioning of the camera lens at the back of the smartphone. Instead of them being vertically placed, it’s positioned diagonally.

Overall, these are worth noting before you consider getting the new Apple iPhone 13 smartphone. If you are considering an alternative, there’s the Apple iPhone 12, or the cheaper Apple iPhone 11. 

 

 

Verdict

 

The new Apple iPhone 13 is one of the best smartphones to come out this year. It has great performance, a gorgeous-looking display, an excellent camera, and great battery life.  This phone I recommend this to those who love to take pictures or record videos on the go. And if you’re a gamer, this smartphone can play the latest and best demanding mobile games out now.

If you were expecting major changes from the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 13, then I suggest you don’t really need to upgrade. The looks and most of the features are the same, except for the diagonal positioning of the dual-lens camera at the back.

But if you get the new iPhone 13, you can enjoy the enhanced features that result in better battery life, better performance, and camera improvements. So I’ll leave you with me saying, click on the buttons and buy the new Apple iPhone 13. It is yet another great, premium, mid-range smartphone that will satisfy you in every way possible.

If you have any questions, pointers, or general comments about this review, or the Apple iPhone 13, you can leave them here below. If you want to voice your opinions, it would be great if you would share them here below. Thank you for checking out this great review. Keep safe. Stay safe. Until next time.

 

Apple MacBook Air Review: Best Performance MacBook

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The new Apple MacBook Air comes with the latest performance, looks, and software features to better its predecessors, and other laptop brands. With the new features and a lower price on offer, it may attract new and existing MacBook users to get it fast. But is worth the purchase? Let’s review the new Apple MacBook Air (2020).

 

 

2020 Apple MacBook Air

 

 

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DISPLAY 13.3 inch, LED-backlit with IPS technology, 2560 x 1600
OS macOS 11 Big Sur
CHIPSET 8-core Apple M1 
GPU Integrated 7-core or 8-core
STORAGE 256GB or 512GB SSD
MEMORY 8GB SDRAM
INPUT 2x USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, 
OTHER 720p webcam, WiFi-6, Bluetooth 5

Reason to Buy

  • Best performance chip
  • Fast & responsive OS
  • Great battery life
  • Great typing experience
  • Super thin & lightweight

Reason Not to Buy

  • Same laptop design as the 2019
  • No thermal cooling fans
  • Pricey
  • Same input ports from the predecessor

 

 

Overview

 

 

The Apple MacBook Air laptop was released back in the last quarter of 2020. It’s slim, lightweight, and impressively fast thanks to its new hardware spec.

The base model features Apple’s own M1 chip with an 8-core processor, 7-core integrated graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD storage. The better specced, but higher-priced model features the same M1 chip, the same RAM but with 8-core graphics, and 512GB SSD storage.

Overall, it’s one of the best-performance laptops to date thanks to the new M1 chip. With a base model priced less than US$1000, it competes with other top brands, making it a better option to buy. But before you go into buying this incredible laptop let’s check out the review.      

              

 

What’s To Like

 

 

When it comes to laptop performance, the Apple MacBook Air is really impressive. The new macOS 11 feels fast and responsive. It also looks pretty good with vibrant bright colors, and a modern look, which really shows how gorgeous the screen is. The laptop boots up quickly. Old macOS apps and games run very well with the new OS. Overall, it’s a great performance laptop. 

The Apple MacBook Air has a long but great battery life. From tests done, it lasts up to 11 hours on a single charge. As long as you don’t do anything intensive, the battery will deplete slower, lasting you a good day, and no worries about battery power.

With a weight of 2.8 pounds (1.29kg), this indeed is one lightweight laptop. It’s easily portable, you can carry it anywhere you go. And it’s slim so it easily fits into a laptop bag. 

Lastly, the MacBook Air includes the ‘Magic Keyboard’ feature, known for its good keyboard layout and comfortable typing experience.

In short, the Apple MacBook Air includes great features that give you a reason to buy.

 

 

What’s Not to Like

 

 

As impressive as the new MacBook is, there are a few things you need to know before you consider it. Firstly, the MacBook is not cheap. The base model may start at less than US$ 1000 yet still, the price is high. Next, there are no cooling fans included, which is why it’s so much thinner and lighter.

Thirdly, the laptop design has not changed from its last two models. In fact, the Apple MacBook Air (2021) looks exactly the same as the 2019 and 2018 models. I guess Apple has decided to stick to what works with the laptop design. The screen is small at 13 inches too.

Lastly, there are only two input ports: USB type C and an audio jack. To increase input ports, you need to get a USB hub. But overall, there’s are the only things to note before you consider getting the 2020 MacBook Air.

 

 

Verdict

The Apple Macbook Air of 2020 is indeed one laptop not to judge too quickly. It may look the same as the last two models but a performance beast on the inside. It may have a smaller screen but delivers great-quality images, color, and sharpness.

The best feature is the new M1 processor. It gives the MacBook Air the best overall performance, and smooth navigation with the new macOS looks good. The battery life is also great as well, and the typing experience is also great equally great. With the negatives, I guess Apple really sticks to what works like other laptop brands. It works well but for how long? 

If you can afford this amazing Apple MacBook Air, then it’s a good idea to buy. There are so many reasons to buy it so give it a chance. The next thing for you to do is to click on this link here (or use the “Click here” buttons all over the post), to check out the latest available prices and purchases.

Don’t forget to please add comments below, or if you have questions regarding the Apple MacBook Air, leave them also below and I will get back to you. Take care. Stay safe until next time.

 

Samsung Galaxy A21s Review: Affordable & Long Battery Phone

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The release of the new Samsung Galaxy A21s arrives into a market so saturated with other brands, that it becomes a challenge for us to choose the best affordable smartphone money can buy. But what makes this one so different? Is it just another ordinary budget smartphone or does it have features that can land it at the top? Let’s find out from the review of the Samsung Galaxy A21s. 

 

Samsung Galaxy A21s

 

 

SAMSUNG GALAXY A21s 4G LTE  DISPLAY: 6.5 inches, PLS IPS, 720 x 1600 pixels | CPU: Exynos 850 (8nm) | STORAGE/MEMORY: 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM | OS: Android 10, OneUI 3.1 | CAMERA: Quad camera, 48MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP (macro), 2MP (depth) | SELFIE: 13MP (wide) | VIDEO: 1080p at 30fps | BATTERY: 5000mAh, supports fast charging (15W) | WEIGHT: 192 g

 

REASONS TO BUY

  • Great battery life
  • Attractive colors & design 
  • Takes great quality pictures & full HD videos
  • Includes headphone jack & MicroSD slot  

REASONS TO AVOID

  • Plastic build makes it less durable
  • Below than standard performance
  • Poor quality display & sound quality
  • Slow 15W fast-charger

 

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Overview

 

 

The new Samsung Galaxy A21s is a budget smartphone catered for those of us looking for one that’s functional, does standard features, and is affordable. It comes with a 6.5-inch display, a 48MP quad-sensor camera at the back with a 13MP selfie camera in the display. It also includes a 5000mAh battery that comes with great battery life, and inputs such as a headphone jack, and a MicroSD slot to expand storage. Let’s explore the A21s in more detail. 

  

 

What’s to like

 

There are lots of things to like here from the Samsung Galaxy A21s. 

Firstly, the phone comes with a large 6.5-inch display with a 1600 x 720p resolution. It’s not the sharpest display but acceptable within budget smartphones. The brightness and colour accuracy looks average but it works well. Overall, the A21s comes with a standard, functional but large display.

 

Next is the great battery life. On moderate use, the A21s can last you a good 5 days of usage on a single charge, and up to 25 hours of battery life on normal usage. In short, if you minimize the use of apps and other features that consume more battery life, you can experience one of the best budget phones with long battery life.

Thirdly, the phone comes with a 48MP quad-camera, that includes an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth camera sensors. The selfie camera comes with a 13MP selfie camera. Overall, the A21s produces good-quality pictures and good-quality full HD videos. Not as smooth but still looks good.

Next is the design. Nothing special except for the three innovative design colors available and that glossy look that makes it look really attractive. The fingerprint scanner is at the back. Otherwise, the phone looks good with an attractive design.    

Lastly, the A21s has a MicroSD card to expand storage and a headphone jack to plug in earphones. those are scarce nowadays with even in the top range phone market.

In short, the A21s come with some good features. The attractive design, the large display, the long battery life, the quad-camera, and other features to expand storage, and the inclusion of a headphone jack. But before you decide to click to purchase the amazing Samsung Galaxy A21s, there are a few things to note.      

 

 

What’s not to like

 

To start off, the phone comes with an underpowered CPU. It’s been tested and has performed lower than the average below the average bu

 

Next, the build is made of plastic, encased with aluminum frame. It’s not the best in durability. So, no water or dust resistance. 

Thirdly, the A21s comes with a single speaker at the bottom of the phone that performs poorly. And the display quality is viewable but not top-grade stuff.

Next, the largest internal storage model available for the A21s is 64GB. That’s not really much storage in this day in age but at least you can add an SD card. So if you want to get bigger storage, get an SD card because the internal phone storage is low.

Lastly, the charger in the box is a 15W quick charger, but sadly it’s not that fast. For a full charge, you are looking at less than two hours. 

Overall, the A21s smartphone lacks performance, durability, sound and display quality, and storage. Luckily, you can expand storage thanks to MicroSD, and you can also use earphones to listen to calls and music thanks to the headphone jack. Yet it’s a budget phone so compromises are expected.

 

 

Verdict

 

If you’re looking for a budget smartphone with a great battery life, an attractive design, takes good pictures and videos, comes with a MicroSD slot, and a headphone jack, then the Samsung Galaxy A21s is definitely for you. For those reasons I highly recommend it. It’s really affordable at a price range of about US$200.  

If you’re looking for a budget smartphone with good overall performance, large internal storage, and more durability options such as water resistance, you won’t it here. There are other budget smartphones to recommend such as the Redmi Note 9S, the Huawei P40, the 2019 Huawei P30 Lite, to name a few.  

 

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A21s smartphone is not a bad phone. If you are happy with the pros and can tolerate to cons, then the Samsung Galaxy A21s is the phone for you. Click here to find out more. 

 

 

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So I’ve given you an overview, what to like, what to look out for, and my overall opinions of the A21s. What’s left is for you to decide if this is the best budget smartphone for you. Click the links provided to find out more and to purchase if you so desire.

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HP Pavilion 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Old yet Affordable and Great Value

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HP Pavilion 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Old yet Affordable and Great Value 

 

The HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop is one of the most affordable laptops around. It caters to those who don’t want to spend so much money and want to get the best gaming experience. With gaming laptops so affordable, there are bound to be pros and cons to look out for before you buy.

This review hopes to reveal them to you and provide you with all the information you need before you decide to buy this gaming laptop. If you’re still curious, then let’s run through the review of the HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop.

 

 

HP Pavilion 15 (2019)

 

HP PAVILION 15-dk1056wm | DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, Full HD (1920 x 1080) | CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core™i5-10300H | STORAGE: 256GB SSD | MEMORY: 8GB DDR4 | OS: Windows 10 Home (64bit) | GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB GDDR5) | WEIGHT: 4.92 lbs (2.23 kg) | PORTS: 3xUSB 3.1, HDMI 2.1, 1xUSB Type-C, SD Card Reader, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack | MISC: WiFi, Bluetooth, 720p webcam, backlit keyboard

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Reason to buy

  • Affordable price
  • Nice look and design
  • Decent overall performance
  • Good quality display
  • Relatively quiet cooling fans 
  • Good battery life for daily use
  • Lots of input ports

Reason not to buy

  • Plastic-build material makes it less durable
  • Gaming better at low or medium graphics settings
  • Poor battery life for gaming
  • Cooling fans get loud during long gaming sessions

 

 

Overview

 

The HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop comes in two models: the 15-inch and the 17-inch. The one here on review is the 15-inch model that comes with a 1080p 144Hz display. It also includes a 10th generation Intel i5 chip, with a GeForce GTX 1650 graphics chip, 256GB fast SSD storage drive, and 8GB of memory.

This is a rather older gaming laptop (released in 2019), but has a lot of great features, adequate specs for light or casual gaming, and comes at a decent price (under US$1000).

Anyone hunting around for a cheaper gaming laptop, that comes with good system performance, and plays the latest games, then the HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop is for you. Let’s find out more from this review if you not convinced.   

 

 

What’s to like

 

There’s a lot of reasons why you should give this gaming laptop a try.

Firstly, it comes with a Full HD IPS display, with a 60Hz refresh rate, and a screen resolution of up to 1080p. It produces decent views with good use of color and sharp images. What I’m trying to say is the display looks good. It’s not 4K but it’s expected in this price range.

Next, the speaker grill is placed on the top section of the keyboard, which is good for anyone using the laptop. The speakers are tuned by ‘Bang and Olufsen’. They really sound good and go quite loud.

Thirdly, the design of the gaming laptop looks decent and attractive in black and green. As you open it, you see the green backlit keyboard, with a large touchpad, and speakers on top.

 

Input ports included on the HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop

 

On the flip side of the laptop is the green HP logo, on the left and right sides are the input ports, and at the bottom are the large air vents to help keep the laptop cool.

The HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop is equipped with a 52.5Wh battery back. With it, you can get up to six hours of web browsing, up to five hours of streaming and video play, and of battery.

For daily use, on average you are looking at up to 4 hours on battery. Nowadays it’s common for gaming laptops to have a short battery life, even at this price range.

The next feature is the HP Pavilion comes equipped with lots of input ports here. On the left side, there is the HDMI 2.1, a USB 3.1, an Ethernet port, a USB-C 3.1, and an SD card reader. Then on the right side, you will see two more USB 3.1, and a headphone/mic combo jack.

Then lastly is the system performance. It’s good but not great. With a gaming laptop at this price range, you can get a decent amount of work done, gaming, web browsing, and decent video streaming.

It’s not as strong as higher-priced laptops, but it’s expected at the current price range.

Overall, the HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop is a decent-performing laptop. It comes with a lot of features that may mostly appeal to the laptop standards but these are common features for gaming laptops in this price range. If you want to see how much it goes for, click here.  

 

 

What’s not to like

 

The HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop may come with some good features, but with gaming laptops, at this price range, you do encounter a few setbacks you need to note before purchasing.

First off, the build material is made of plastic. Not the most durable but it’s common with these gaming laptops at this price range.

 

Back and side view of the HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop.

 

The second is the battery life is really short when gaming. It’s not really the best idea to play games on a gaming laptop on the battery as the hardware will consume a lot of power from the battery. So when you plan on having a long gaming session, it’s best to keep it plugged into a power source.

Thirdly, with the GeForce GTX 1650 graphics chip expect acceptable gaming performance here. If you like to play games like Fortnite then it will work in normal to high graphic settings, but as you play other A-list titles like Call of Duty, you will need to decrease your graphic settings to medium or low. Again, these are common with all gaming laptops in this price range.

Lastly, the cooling fans get quite loud but bearable during use, especially when your gaming. You cannot really get rid of it because the sound comes from the cooling fans. The only thing you can do really is to plug in headphones, otherwise, it’s another common feature with laptops.

Overall, most of these setbacks can be managed and others are bearable. Yet they are common in all gaming laptops, especially at this price range.  

 

 

Verdict

 

In my opinion, the HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop is not the most impressive. For the current price on offer, it really doesn’t need to be the best. The fact that it looks this good, comes with good features, and is affordable, makes it a product with great value.

If you think you can handle this gaming laptop, seeing all the pros and cons, then I recommend it. But for those who are looking for more then this one may not be for you. 

 

 

Should you buy it?

 

Well, if you are looking for a really cheap gaming laptop, that has decent system performance, and good looks, then Yes, you should buy it.

If you can tolerate its limitations, like gaming in medium or low settings, then Yes, you should buy it.

 

Front view of the HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop.

 

If battery life, is an important requirement for gaming laptops, then you won’t find it here. Hence No, don’t buy it. You going to have to budget a lot more money to get to a faster gaming laptop. 

 

 

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So how do you feel about this review of the HP Pavilion 15 gaming laptop? Is it worth your next purchase? What do you really look for in affordable gaming laptops?

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