Category: userreview

A look back at the triumphs and stumbles of the original Kindle

[ad_1] Weight The first Kindle was a far cry from the company’s modern Paperwhite reader: The original clocked in at 10.3 ounces (for reference, the 2019 model comes in at 6.1 ounces). However, our reviewers commented on how light it still feels to them, with Peter1110 calling it “easy to hold” and Kevin stating “10 […]

What does Dell’s XPS 15 excel at?

[ad_1] Dell's 2019 XPS lineup has done well across the board — both reviewers and consumers alike were impressed by the performance, speed and sleek design of last year's XPS 13. Its big brother, the XPS 15, continued that trend. With a ninth-generation ei… [ad_2] Source link

High rollers: Tell us all about your Galaxy Fold!

[ad_1] Engadget gave the Galaxy Fold a passable, but not outstanding, score of 70 due to its ongoing durability concerns, the limited usability of the outer screen and the unpolished software. It also found a spot on our worst tech of 2019 list; though all folding phones got a direct rebuke as well. However, we […]

Is the MacBook Pro a better buy than the Air?

[ad_1] This year, Apple made some moves to simplify its laptop lineup, including an upgrade to the MacBook Pro which included an eighth-gen Intel quad-core processor, better speakers and a True Tone display. At $1,299 (to start), the newest model of Pro is now only $200 more than the Air. Deputy Managing Editor Nathan Ingraham […]

The best user reviews of 2019

[ad_1] 2018 MacBook Air Vlad Vlad’s review is both a comprehensive and realistic look at the pros and cons of the laptop, includes plenty of examples of his personal experience using the Air and has a helpful breakdown of scores for each aspect of the laptop. The performance of the 2018 Macbook Air is a […]

Readers weigh in on what makes the OnePlus 7 Pro a worthy contender

[ad_1] Specs Richard was pleasantly surprised that the 7 Pro was one of the first non-Samsung smartphones to feature a Snapdragon 855 chip. Alain was also happy about the phone’s performance. “It’s FAST,” he wrote (emphasis his). “I’ve thrown all the apps I can think of at it, and it just doesn’t skip a beat.” […]

Are the Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT ideal GPUs for your gaming PC?

[ad_1] If you opted to use one of these GPUs in a recent build we’re interested in hearing what you think: Did you also notice the blowers running hot? Were you able to squeeze some 4K performance out of the 5700 XT? Were there enough inputs for you? Did you feel like you missed out […]

Is the Valve Index the best high-end VR headset?

[ad_1] As VR becomes more and more mainstream, a key to its success will be the choice of headsets available. On the entry-level end is the HTC Vive, at $99. On the upper end is Valve’s Index, which features two RGB LCDs running at 1,440 x 1,600 pixels, capable of a 120Hz (or 144Hz) refresh […]

Our readers on the Powerbeats Pro’s best features

[ad_1] Case One of the things on Billy’s list of cons was the Powerbeats’ case, and most users agreed with him. Shaman42 called it the only downside, while both Ken and Travan found it hard to transport or carry in a pocket. Parpy was more pragmatic, saying that “I agree the charging case is rather […]

Readers explain why they like Samsung’s Galaxy Buds more than we did

[ad_1] Design When it came to the physical design of the Galaxy Buds, Billy liked how the smaller size meant the buds hardly stuck out of his ears and made them more comfortable to wear. Users largely appreciated the compact size of both buds and charging case; Jeremy said he loves the case, while Jon […]