Category: userreviewroundup

Engadget readers look back on the original iPad

[ad_1] Tannis Toohey via Getty Images But what did people think of it back then, when the iPad first came out? Well, j said it felt like “a natural extension” of their iPhone 3G, with the bigger screen “especially useful for browsing the web and composing email.” Waclark57 was a little underwhelmed at first because […]

How well did the Xperia 1’s super tall screen work for users?

[ad_1] However, the thing about reviews is that they only reflect one person’s experience over a limited period of time, and not what it’s like to live with a device over several months — you know, everyday use. To get that long-term perspective, we asked our readers to contribute their own reviews on our Xperia […]

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 […]

Readers share their fondest memories of the original Xbox

[ad_1] Hardware The physical console itself was a chunky black and green box with an X design overlayed on the top and four front-facing slots for controllers. The majority of users recalled positive feelings about the hardware; Tony loved the console and said it reminded him of an updated Dreamcast. George said it was “built […]

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.” […]

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 […]

Users share what makes the Google Nest Hub great

[ad_1] Hardware Nicole felt the Nest Hub’s no-frills design and fabric-clad hardware gave it a minimalist, friendly look that helped it naturally blend into a room. On this, user Richard agreed with her, stating that “looks-wise, it’s pretty sleek and doesn’t look like the monolithic block that Amazon went with for the Alexa so it […]

Readers have spoken, and apparently people really like the Galaxy S10+

[ad_1] Hardware Users who remarked upon the physical aspects of the phone included Zee who said the handset “is too large, which makes it annoying to use with one hand.” Zepelin concurred saying: “This is frankly a big phone. Screen real estate is nice, but I kind of wish I had gone with the S10 […]