Knee-ly here: the GPD Pocket 2 is coming this summer Remember that tiny 7-inch laptop we collectively cooed over last year? Well, an updated model with slimmer bezels and a faster CPU is on the way. The GPD Pocket 2 builds on the things the first-gen model got right, like it high-res screen, high-end build quality, and highly-portable form factor. But there are also a few missed opportunities, too. In this post we look at the GPD Pocket 2 specs, price, and its anticipated release date. We also consider why the Chinese company behind the diminutive device has decided not to offer a Linux version this time around. GPD Pocket 2: Specs, Price & Release Date The original GPD Pocket launched on Indiegogo last year and was an instant hit. A fully functional laptop the size of a paperback book, the device combined premium build quality with a competent specs sheet, decent screen, and the ability to run Linux. The first-gen GPD Pocket featured a 7-inch touchscreen, an Intel … [Read more...] about GPD Pocket 2 Launches This Summer with a Faster Processor
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Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review: The best gets (mostly) better
Article Contents1 Specs2 The Good3 The Not So Good4 Design5 Display6 Camera7 Performance and battery8 Software9 Conclusion We were all a little concerned to see the Nexus program come to an end, but Google assuaged our fears with the 2016 Pixel phones. They weren't the prettiest devices on the market, but the Pixels showed what was possible when Google got serious about making a phone. These devices had terrific cameras and consistently fast performance—even to this day the Pixel and Pixel XL are robust experiences. They were not perfect, though. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are a chance for Google to address some shortcomings from last year while keeping the things that worked. Google has done that for the most part. The new Pixel phones are still super-fast, and the cameras are even better than last year. The Pixel 2 also has a few new software tricks, and it's water-resistant. At the same time, Google has made the controversial decision to drop the headphone jack, and have … [Read more...] about Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review: The best gets (mostly) better
Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
December 15, 2017 - Written By Cory McNutt IntroductionDo we have a good one for you today – the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 goes up against the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. Both of these devices are beautiful to look at, incorporate a nearly bezel-less display, use the same SoC, the same amount of RAM, and each has a fantastic build quality. The Galaxy Note 8 boasts an all-glass design with a metal frame, while the Mi Mix 2 has a Gorilla Glass 4 front, a metal frame, and a ceramic back. Both devices are expensive, with the Note 8 going for around $960 – with many specials being run to cut that price down – and the international version of the Mi Mix 2 tipping the scales at about $615. So, is the Mi MIX 2 a flagship that can rival the other bezel-less devices out there, like the LG V30, and of course, the Galaxy Note 8? Is the Galaxy Note 8 worth the extra money? We hope to answer these questions and more in this article. Before we look at each individual device, … [Read more...] about Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 2 XL vs HTC U11
November 6, 2017 - Written By Cory McNutt IntroductionDo we have a good one for you today – the Google Pixel 2 XL goes up against the HTC U11 – two flagship devices with two great cameras. The HTC U11 made its debut in June while the Pixel 2 XL was released last month. As different as these two phones are, they have a lot in common, right up to the squeezable sides and Google Assistant. The HTC U11 is absolutely gorgeous from the back, but it looks very ‘2015’ from the front with its large top and bottom bezels. The Pixel 2 XL, on the other hand, looks more modern from the front because of its small bezels, while its back could also be described as somewhat passé. While most people will immediately go for the Pixel 2 XL, HTC has packed many features into this solid smartphone, all for $200 less than the Pixel 2 XL. While these two devices do share many of the same internal parts and specs, the overall feel of them is quite different. Let’s take a … [Read more...] about Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 2 XL vs HTC U11
LG G Flex 2 vs Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: A specs comparison
Well, Happy New Year to us tech-heads – LG has officially announced the LG G Flex 2 – it was speculated and rumored about, but we had no idea how it would look. Well – it's gorgeous!The successor to the curved, flexible G Flex from 2013 brings a smaller, yet – finer display – with a 5.5" diagonal, housing a 1080 x 1920 resolution (400 PPI), and boasts Qualcomm's latest flagship SoC – the 64-bit, octa-core Snapdragon 810 in strides to successfully carry the baton throughout 2015.Of course, after such an announcement, we are itching to compare its specs to some of its competitors. Unfortunately, 64-bit capable flagships are yet to come out en masse, so we're forced to look back on some of the better performers from last year.Well, let's grab one from the first half and one from the second half of 2014. The former device is going to be – you guessed it – the Samsung Galaxy S5 – an all-rounder, brim-packed with features and powerful … [Read more...] about LG G Flex 2 vs Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: A specs comparison