I'm a techy on the side, who really enjoys technology. I review most of the current devices that hits the market, so that you can have a REAL review. Join me, in my quest to be one of the best reviewers you will ever know.
The iPad Pro is nice, but it's not a Pro. We should leave that name to the real pros, laptops and PC's.
After just a short period of time, I realized that I did not like the iPad Pro and I'll tell you why. First let's start with the obvious.
Size - it was just TOO big to do anything with it. I like to game on my iPad, and with the iPad Pro, I couldn't do this. Also, most of my games did not work. They would simply just close when I tried to open them. I think this is due to the screen size, and developers did have time to prepare. OR, Apple just didn't care. The iPad Pro is just too big, and way too heavy. I bought a keyboard, because without it..it's basically useless. It's just an oversized iPad. When I wanted to game, I had to grab my iPad Air 2.
Screen - Now while it is very nice, and produces some great colors...it's still useless. It doesn't really take advantage of the real-estate. App icons are too far apart, and it just looks silly. Using it for documents was great, however that is where it stopped. I edited docs, and typed reviews on it...that's it.
Battery - Now after a few charging cycles, I realized Apple was way off the mark with battery. It needed a charge like every other tablet, and didn't last a full weekend like I thought it did at first. Basically, after I broke it in..I saw it's true colors.
PRICE! - It's just not worth the price. It cost me $1079, plus taxes which came to $1168.01. Add on my Logitech keyboard, and that's another $162.36. My 13 inch MacBook Air cost just $865.99 after taxes at the time of purchase. My current machine, a MacBook Pro 13 inch w/retina cost just under $1300 after taxes. Now you tell me. Is Apple crazy?
Okay, with that being said...please don't say the silly Apple insults, like fanboy or iSheep. Because it applies to you as well, for whatever you are buying. Just be civil. Apple is crazy for this one, but I still wanted to give them a chance. I wanted to find out if the new iPad was in fact, a 'Pro.' So this one is a case closed, it is in fact NOT worth the price.
My final thought on it would be this, BUY A MACBOOK INSTEAD! Case closed!
So I've been using the iPad pro for some time now, and it's time for my full written review. Let's go!
First things first, YES...it's big and heavy like all other reviewers have stated. The body? It's slim, and big. 6.9mm is nice, any thinner...and we might not have these great specs we have. It weighs 1.5lbs, and you will know it while using it. This thing is massive, and there is no other way to put it. BUT, it's not to overwhelming when used with keyboard. That makes it feel more like a real laptop, and that is a good thing. Can it replay my laptop, well...we shall see. It's still too soon to say.
Let's get to the screen, WOW...just wow. Coming in at a resolution of 2048 x 2732 (264ppi) I love it, and it's just a beautiful one. No denying that, it's really that good. Playing with it at the apple store before buying is not like bring it home, and setting it up to be your own. I'm sitting here at the kitchen table as I type this, and it's so nice to view such a nice screen. Watching movies, playing some games, web surfing on this thing is worlds better than my iPad Mini. I am not saying to myself, man...I can't believe I used to use that little thing. Heck, even my iPad Air 2 seems a little weird to use now lol.
Button placement. It's kind of wrong I wanna say, and should not be so far up at the top. I understand this is the first generation model, so this needs to be fixed in the next model.
3D Touch. Where is it? Apple! Where is force to touch? This is your latest technology, and you didn't include it with your newest tablet. Wow! Enough said.
The Speakers on this bad boy are just flat out amazing, and you don't have to crank it to full volume to hear some great sound! I love them on all four corners, and you will too if you decide to pick this tablet/laptop hybrid up. Crystal clear sounds from all sides is a must on such a big device, and it will surprise you at how loud they are. Trust me.
It runs iOS 9.1 out of the box, and it runs great. Like really great! During my time of using this device, I have had no issues what so ever. I mean none. I know there are some issues with the device needing a reboot after charging to get it started, but I hope you don't have to go through that. While it's not that big of a deal, it is still an issue that Apple will fix in an update.
There are not a lot of apps that are made directly for the iPad Pro yet, but again the apps do look good. But I want more of my primary apps to be formatted for the big screen. (Work on this Apple, please and thank you.)
It's loaded with all the options you need to connect. WiFi Dual band; LTE or WiFi models; GPS; Bluetooth 4.0; hotspot; NFC. I have the 128GB LTE model.
Memory sizes are 32GB WiFi, 128GB WiFi, and 128GB LTE Unlocked, and carriers have the 128GB LTE model as well. You can pick the one you like best!
It still has the fingerprint reader, but it's feels so silly on this big device to be honest. It's like it just doesn't belong on here, or at least not at the bottom of the device. It you are looking that option, it's still here. Just weird that is all. When you buy it, you will see what I mean.
I'm now gonna answer the questions you might be thinking about.
Price!
32gb WiFi is $799 plus your local taxes
128gb WiFi is $949 plus your local taxes
128gb LTE model is $1079 plus your local taxes
Is it worth those prices in my opinion, NOPE! Way too high. Here is how I would price them. WiFi models as followed. 32gb - $699, 64gb - $799, 128gb - $899, LTE models all $120 on top of the prices listed above. What do you think?
I've been using this with the Logitech keyboard, mainly because it just feels so much better that way. The apple keyboard has lots of things this one does not, and I would recommend you do NOT buy the apple keyboard. This one has a textured cover, and it covers the entire device. Also, it can be used as a full case to protect you iPad Pro completely, unlike the apple keyboard. This keyboard feels so good, and has great travel and feedback on it while typing. The apple keyboard even cost more, which is crazy to me.
The pencil that apple said was stupid years back? Well, they ate those words now. While I will not be buying it, and don't see any use for it...it might be for you. If you are an artist, or can hold a steady hand...get it, I guess. (That's all I have to say about that.)
My final thoughts are this. Over all, I am going to say it is a very nice device. If you are looking for just a big tablet, don't buy this one. Go look at some android devices, and you will find them priced a lot better. They will work just as good for gaming, and basic web surfing and things like that. Don't spend this much money just to have an iPad that is not going to give you the monies worth. You won't find it here. For me! I'm gonna get my monies worth, because I travel and need a hybrid like this. With the Logitech keyboard I bought, it's an amazing option for not carrying around a laptop. This can do the things a tablet can do, and it can do some things my laptop can do. Not very many, but when I travel...I try to keep it basic. So this device works for me. Creating word docs, typing notes on the go, etc. It can do some things, but it's no where close to being a replacement for my laptop at all. I need plug and play things, and this one requires an adapter for all of that. So, it's not so 'Pro' after all. But it will do for what I need it for.
If you are looking for a nice hybrid, get this one over a regular iPad. I might use my iPad Air 2 for gaming, it's small and easy to hold for long periods of time unlike this beast lol! There are a lot of options for buying a travel companion, and this is now one of them. I will say this though. For some people, basic users....it will replace their laptops. Power users, don't bother buying for that reason. At least not yet, wait until the next gen. comes out.
Do I like it? Yep, love it. However, I will only be using this with the keyboard. I feel like that is where it belongs. Not to be used as just a tablet, nope...and you've been warned! Would I recommend it? Scroll back up, and read the paragraph that starts with 'My final thoughts...' Please see my video review as well, thanks for reading and happy Tech buying!
Recently I underwent a couple of more surgical procedures, to help correct my spine. (2 in the last 5 months)
Years back while in the military, was hurt really bad. When I was younger, this really didn't affect me much. But about 10 years ago, while I was on riot control I was hurt again really bad causing severe injuries to the same injury from the Army. I've had several surgeries, and I'm going through a lot right now. I know most of you didn't know this, or might not remember. But I am a service connected war vet, and ex law enforcement! I enjoyed my career back then, and was active in my community. After my last injury, I was told I could not do that line of work anymore. So like most people, I went to college when I was younger, so I became a regular person that works in an office liked most of the world.
Helping others is very important to me, and I was able to contribute ask that I could over the years. My father was a police officer, and military as well. So I needed to keep our family traditions going, anyway that I could. I went to college for micro applications back in the early 90's, and studied DOS and coding.
But my passion is tech, and always has been even though my life was law enforcement. It is a great hobby to have! I have worked for Dell, Texas Instruments, and good old Samsung! But today, I'm an ordained minister! I've learned a lot along my travels, and wouldn't change anything for the world. I have a great family, beautiful grandchildren, and I'm truly blessed! I wrote this to say thank you to the people that follow me on YouTube, and other social media sites.
I will be back full time soon, but right now I'm in recovery. Thank you all
There is no denying that the Huawei made Nexus 6P is beautiful, and just looks amazing! With a starting price of $499, you actually get a really nice package in a smartphone.
The design of the Nexus 6P looks stunning, but only in the aluminum finish in my opinion. Because that particular model looks the most premium, and really stands on. The screen on the 6P is gorgeous to say the least, and is sure to please while using for any media content. Videos, games, web browsing, etc you will find yourself extremely pleased. Coming in at 5.7 inches, it sharp at 1440X2560. On either side of the screen, there's a speaker. Which provides sound you would not believe, until you have listened to them yourself.
When it comes to software, it's a Nexus device! Enough said right? You are guaranteed to get all the updates, and you will have no bloatware from carriers. Buttery smooth, and works without a hitch.
Camera on the 6P could be labeled as one of the best, but that's a stretch. The software is minimal, and leaves much to be desired to be honest. However, when it comes to just taking photos it will get the job done. I would have liked to see more control, that's all. But sometimes less is more, right?
With Android 6.0 battery life should be improved, and I'll give more test on that later. So far, this device will make it through a full day. The new doze feature is a much needed one, that should have been introduced long ago. None the less, it's here so let's all enjoy long standby times now! Thanks Google!
Now that fingerprint scanners are the norm, we should see the popping up all lots of new devices in the near future. Setup is ready easy and fast, and this is one of the fastest fingerprint readers you will use on a phone. The placement of it is great too, as it seems so natural.
It's a big phone, kinda talk but not too big for my taste. I like large phones, and could only see myself using at least a 5.5 inch screen going forward. Anything less, just doesn't feel right. Some might say not having the SD card option, and removable battery is a bad thing. But honestly I'm over it, because if the phone had at least 32gb of onboard storage I'm good to go. My cloud storage exceeds 3TB, so no complaints here.
With a specs like the following, it's a good deal.
So I've complained about not being able to get this device for months, buy now that I have it in happy. It is no flagship killer, but it is truly a nice phone.
The first thing I noticed when I pulled it out of there box was the screen, of I was not a techie I'd think it was a QHD display! Simply put, it's gorgeous. The next thing that really surprised me was the size of the phone, and the way it feels in my hands. The sandstone back is great, and gives the right amount of grip you need to hold it. I did get a wood back too, but found it was kinda hard to keep swapping then out. Really slippery too once it is on, and it looks better than it feels.
The software on the Oneplus 2 is buttery smooth, and I found myself cruising quickly through the phone while using. This is pretty much a stock software experience, so Nexus lovers will love this. With 64gb of onboard storage, I've got tons left to spare. I am gonna pickup some cases, but for now all I have is a tempered glass on the front. Looks good, and does not take away from touch sensitivity at all. I normally don't jump straight to battery, but I have to. This phone is great on battery! I easily get 5 or 6 hours screen on time, with every charge. So speaking of charging, it takes a bit but it gets there. 15 to 100 was about 80 mins or so. The new USB Type C charging is nice, but nothing special to brag about. The fact is, I hate having to pull out all the cables to charge the phone.
The camera in my experience is pretty good, and I won't complain. It does what it needs to do, and takes good pictures! Video recording is solid, and does well to me!
Performance on the phone if really solid, and I can see why a person would want this phone. I've had no issues at all, and I think this is a well rounded device. One thing I really like about this phone is the included switch on the side of the phone, so you can change how you are notified. I'm really pleased with this, and I think lots of Android phones should pick this option in the future.
For just under $400, you get a good package.
1080p display
13mp camera
64gb ROM
4GB RAM
Stock Android with some tweaks
Dual SIM
4K recording
Dual band Wi-Fi
USB Type C
3300mAh Battery
This may be a hard device to get, but if you can you will enjoy it! Well worth every penny! Stay tuned for my coverage of the Nexus 6P!
So in my many years of reviewing technology, it's been amazing. Along the way I've learned a lot, and as I continue to grow I learn more. Which leads me to is post....living with the Apple Watch.
I'm currently using several phones, but my current daily driver is the iPhone 6S Plus. It has done me well over all, but that wasn't enough. I needed more, I needed the ultimate sidekick. The Apple Watch. I'll start by saying I'm glad I bought one, and we've been enjoying them daily (bought one for the family 4 total)! Okay let me start with the bad first.
The setup! Ugh this was horribly slow, because of the watch 2.0 update taking so long to install. It took more than 3 hours to get this updated, with several annoying messages along the way. Failed to download, error you do not have enough memory for is installation, etc. none the less I got it going. Next I had an issue with iMessage because I was not on 9.0.2 at the time when I got mine, because it was not out yet. I spent 4 hours at the Apple Store messing with it, and the reps were clueless.
With those out of the way, there is nothing more I have to complain about. This watch is truly amazing at delivering to your wrist.
Battery life is just amazingly good, as it can last nearly 2 days with some heavy usage on a single charge. I get a notification it seems every few minutes, and this watch will not die in 24 hours.
It has a great screen, although I'd like a bigger one (maybe about a 2 inch screen). Colors are bright and vibrant, and come across really sharp. You can clearly see what you are reading! If you have trouble with the tiny screen, just turn on double tap to zoom and they will solve your problems. Also, you can increase the font size, or make it bold which really helps.
Smart watches have a lot of gestures, and this one is no exception. But that's a good thing with this watch, because Apple has learn to perfect others flaws. With the Apple Watch, there is endless swiping like on android wear. You also can go into each application if you do dismiss something, and need to see it again all without picking up your phone. I love this. Swiping up talkies you to another panel in which they call 'Glances'. You can see weather, control your music, or check stocks.
When it comes to fitness, here's where I like it better than my android or other smart watches. It's easy, and direct! The watch will even let you know that you've been sitting too long, and you should stand up and move around some. I've read online that people really don't like this feature, but when you are knocking on 50's door this is a must have. The watch will keep track out your steps, heart rate, miles, route with gps, etc. it does it all.
I obviously have the Apple Watch Sport, because after that you are just spending money on a watch band. I don't see the point in it, because they all do the same thing (he watch that is). However, if you are real balla, you can spend upwards of $17000 on an Apple Watch. Not I.
But the main reason one might opt for a smart watch, is notifications. With the Apple Watch I'm happy to say they it does great at this. They come in, and if ignore they go away. You can swipe down from the top to find all that you've missed, or let them sit until you're ready to catch up. Like some, I tend to let mine build up, because I can check each one as they come in. So I could have upwards of 50 messages waiting to be viewed, and that is fine too. If I want to dismiss them all at one time, I just long press on the screen (or force touch) and I will get an option to dismiss all. Basically, this watch works very well at what it does. Notifications!
Phone calls - wow, just wow. Compares to my Gear S by Samsung, the Apple Watch runs circles around it. Crystal clear calls, enough said. Oh and no shutting down from getting to hot after 20 mins either. Great job Apple.
Apple Pay - This is just awesome! I've used Apple Pay several times, and simply put it just works. I hold my wrist up to the scanner for checkout, and boom I'm done! It's just that simple, even win my iPhone 6S Plus it works easy like that too. The only real drawback on this is, not every bank or credit union is on board, so if you don't have one of the big ones you might be out of luck. All in all, great system.
So that's it, I've given you MY experience with living with the Apple Watch, and how I use it. Did I point out every single feature? Nope! Because I don't use every single feature, but I'm getting my monies worth! What do you think of the Apple Watch? Do you plan on picking one up? Leave a comment, and thanks for stopping by!
When it comes to bluetooth headphones, there are many to select from. But there is one brand that I had never heard of until recently, and I had the pleasure of working the Ausdom directly to check out their great headphones. Below you will find all of my current coverage of the M04, M05, and the M06. If you follow my YouTube channel, you've seen these before. But for those that have not, here they are. Links to purchase these are below as well....Enjoy
The technology field it's something that we all love. But who is giving you the truth about what you are getting, and who determines what is the best. The short and simple answer is YOU do, not us bloggers.
I'm not a top blogger on YouTube, and I don't need to be. Honestly, it's a lot of work to keep my channel going...hard work and dedication are a must. I get 100's of emails daily, really I do...and I try to keep up with them. In some ways, I'm glad I am not as big as some of the other people online, because people are always gunning for you...and they shoot to kill. I'm happy with where I am online right now, and enjoying every moment of this. I'm blessed to be able to do video reviews, and get lots of great things from the funds I receive from YouTube. Some people ask me am I rich or if I'm making lots of money from posting videos. Well the quick answer is NO, I'm not rich and NO I do not make a lot of money from YouTube. I post a video on June 1st about how to start a YouTube channel, and you can watch it below. I will be doing a series every 1st of the month, if time permits.
One thing I have to say to the people that watch reviews online, is they are fun to watch...but that is about it. When you are in the market for a new product, now all you have to do is jump on YouTube, and boom...there it is. I always tell people to not believe, or take everything you see there to heart. What I say in my videos is just my point of view, and it is not law. You may feel completely different about the item, and that is great. It means you have an opinion, which is something we all should have. I will say this, in my videos I will always tell the truth about the item I'm reviewing. I'm kinda happy I'm not being paid by a company, because when that happens you are somewhat not yourself. I am frequently sent accessories for review, and some are great and some are not so great. Last month I was sent a case for review, and it was just horrible. The company didn't want me to post it to the world, but I felt like wow...that's not right. So you can watch it in this post below. But how do you feel about that? I told them that it was not good, and they said hey thank you for not posting it. But is that right? I guess they felt like because it was free, I would just say I liked it. Nope. In another situation, a company sent me a product and it was horrible and overpriced. They too were upset, and wanted me to not post the video. Sadly, if you are wanting to start a channel...there will come a time when companies will want to send you things for review. All I can say is be true to yourself, and it will pay off in the long run. On Amazon the other day, someone called me 'worthless' because they thought I was being paid to review the item in question. Well, they were wrong, I was not getting paid. I have maintained a level of respect for myself, and others. It will not change, and going forward I will continue to be this way with people..even if we are not face to face.
The blogger world can be tricky, and you can easily be sucked into a dark place if you are not careful. What you see in my videos, is just truth...and my personal experience with the things I'm showing you at the time. You will get nothing less from me! So to the people that have been following me for a while, you can count on me to remain the same in my reviews...HONEST. It's that simple. So getting to the top is one of the hardest roads ever, but when you get to my age...you soon realize it's not about getting to the top.
People often ask me about what I've done, or what I do for a living. Well, here it is.
Graduated high school at 17, nerd in school.
Went into the military, got hurt while in.
Medical separation from the Military, now a disabled veteran.
Went to college and studied Micro Applications and Software
Got into Law Enforcement
Joined Riot Control team, got hurt again on the job
Went back to college
Became a private investigator, and got bored because there was no action
Went back to college again, became an executive a large company
Started doing Tech on YouTube.
I'm a God fearing man, and love to let people know. I've been married for years to my beautiful wife, and I'm father of 4 with 2 granddaughters (which I love so much). I've got a great support line, and I love my family.
My beautiful wife Christina and I.
We've been through lots together, and she is still here right by my side. I guess I'm doing something right, really I must be. She stands by me no matter what I'm trying to do, win or lose she's there. I love her for that. A great wife, friend, and all of the above.
Keep God first, and everything else will take it's place in your life. If you don't know Jesus, you can get to know him. He's the only way you will make it to God...
Matthew 7:7-8
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 19:23-24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Does the color of your phone matter when it comes to battery?
Back at launch I bought the Gold Samsung Galaxy S6, and it looked amazing. However there was one issue, battery was horrible. Why this is so, I don't know. I do know I had to charge the phone at least 2 times in a day, and that's with sync off and little to no usage. So I figured something was wrong, so I sent it back..and got another one. To my surprise, the same thing happened with my second one. Now here is the funny part...I bought a white Galaxy S6, and the battery is GREAT! Tons of battery, and it last at least 1.5 days on a single charge with everything turned on and moderate usage. So I knew there was something was up, and I had to call back into T-Mobile to find out what was going on with this after two devices.
Basically I was told that they were defective, and to just return them. I went into a local store, and asked about the Gold version being in stores. To my surprise, they had them. Both the S6, and the S6 Edge. When I asked about the colors, and if all the colors were having issues with battery I was shocked at the answer I got. I was told that the Gold version was the main one getting returned, because of bad battery issues along with other things. So, after about a week of not having my S6, I remembered how great the battery was on Black Sapphire S6 Edge, and instead of getting another S6...I'd switch to the Edge. Well, I got my Gold S6 Edge, and here are the number from the first charge. To the left is the first charge, and the next picture on the right is the second charge after some use. So you can see, it is getting better. Now that might not seem like much, but that's actually really good. And although they are just an estimates, they are pretty close to real world numbers. So I decided to stick with the Edge, because this was better than the 8/19 hours showing on both of the other ones I had returned. So at the typing of this article, I'm on my 3rd charge...and it just keeps getting better.
Now what does this mean? Nothing, lol...because testing a battery is totally dependent on the usage of the person. I say nothing, so you won't think you will get battery life like me. However, I do believe the Edge has better battery than the S6, because of my own experiences. Both S6 Edge devices I've used, do better on battery than the Gold S6. On the Sapphire Black S6 Edge, I got 2 days on a single charge. It's looking like it will be the same on the Gold S6 Edge. The crazy part is the difference in battery is just 50mAh, amazing right! I've been told that Samsung took some extra steps with the S6 Edge, because of the design. It appears to be true. Here are the numbers from the 3rd charge, and the idle time with no usage. I went to sleep at 100%, and woke up to 84%. That is a lot, but the battery usage numbers seemed to have improved. Right now, I'm happy the battery on the S6 Edge! It is working out for me, because I wanted to Gold color since I could not get the 'nowhere to be found'GREEN!
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge - Non-removable Li-on 2600 mAh battery
Why would the color of a phone matter, when it comes to battery life? Is there something to the design on the Gold color S6? Did Samsung Do things by color of the devices?
The interview with BlackBerry Hank, he's all about BlackBerry!
There are a lot of people that love BlackBerry, and there are a lot that don't. However, you will always find someone that is dedicated to the the OS, and lives for it as well. I had the pleasure of interviewing one of BlackBerry's finest, who goes by the name of 'BlackBerry Hank.' He currently runs www.rimarkable.com and a fitness site on FaceBook as well. Rimarkable.com is a great place to keep up with blackberry news, and updates. Go check it out if you have never been there, it's great. Follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Google+ (BlackBerryHank - links are below). So Sit back, relax, and enjoy a great piece of history being made. Enjoy!
Healthy LifeStyles with Hank - https://www.facebook.com/healthylifestyleswithhank
I've done a lot of reviews, and used a lot of phones. But none like this, please don't take that lightly.
This machine, (because that's what I want to call it), is so powerful. It is not like any other Samsung device I've used, including my Galaxy Note. This is going to be a short, and to the point blog. Let me start with the techie stuff first.
5.1 inch QHD display 2560 x 1440
16mp rear camera, and 5mp front camera w/OIS
Octa-Core processor 2.1 & 1.5ghz
GPU is Mali-T760MP8
Fingerprint sensor on the home button
138 grams in weight
6.8mm thin
Heart rate monitor
And this list could go on and on for every, but just head over to gsmarena or phonearena for the full specs.
Now, let's talk about the build quality. It's metal, sandwiched between two pieces of Gorilla Glass 4. The body on the S6 is really small, and is packed in tight for that compact size. The speaker has been moved to the bottom, which is what lots of people wanted a long time ago. ( I did!) It comes in Gold Platinum, White Pearl, Black Sapphire, and Blue Topaz. The Blue and Gold are limited edition colors, so get them when you see them...as they will disappear fast.
Overall, I think my time with the S6 has been great, and I will keep it as one of my many devices that I used daily. The phone feels great in your hand, pocket, wherever you decide to put it. There are tons of features, but I will tackle on the ones most important to the average user. Most people like the fingerprint sensor on the iPhone, I do. We longed to have a better one on our Sammy devices, and they have finally come through. It works flawlessly, and on the first try. Tapping the home button once to turn on the screen, then placing your finger over the home button does the trick so easy. Sounds like two steps, and it is...but it's fast. Another thing I want to point out is the screen, it is just amazing. How they do it, I do not know! All I can say is, YES...it is the best screen on a phone to date for me that I've seen. This is truly a great screen, and does well with movies, web browsing, games, etc.
The cameras on the S6 are well, AMAZING! I think this has got to be one of the best things about the phone, as they are super sharp and take great photos and videos! Easy settings, and clear options make it a joy to use. Double tap the home button even if the screen is locked, and it will launch the camera. It can shoot in UHD, which is over kill...but 1080p at 60fps is the one to use daily. Good for all types of great video, and action shots.
The battery is 2550mAh S6 / 2600mAh S6 Edge, not much I'll admit. Now the one thing like all phones, that needs to be PERFECT..or at least close is the Battery. This is where is does not fair well up against others on the market. Sure, it can hold it's own coming in at about 4 hours of screen on time, but I wanted more. A bigger battery would have been right on point at 3000mAh, just saying. I know I can't have it, but it would have been nice. Also, the phone gets a little warm around the camera when in heavy use, that processor is working hard.
Great overall however, it still needs to be said...so I will. This device looks too much like an iPhone 6, that's all I hear from people. 'Is that the new iPhone? ' I get mad quickly, lol...NO IT'S NOT. Sammy, you have to do better. While I will say it feels better than the iPhone 6 in hand, looks better overall..it does look like an iPhone 6. Sadly.
Let me close this quick review out by saying this. No matter how you look at this phone, it's well built and will be around for a while. It looks great, feels great, performs great, has great features, and is overall....GREAT. I love the new home button, and the gold color I was able to grab. This phone has the best screen on a phone, and the size of the phone is almost perfect. Small, but packs lots of punch. Very fast and speedy, no lag in TouchWiz at all. Sammy did a great job with that, because I've not been a fan of touchwiz lately..but they did well on this one.
Rating this phone is easy, 9.9...solely because of the weaker battery.
People often ask me how could I like BlackBerry as my daily driver over other phones? Like the iPhone, the Note 4, the LG G3...etc. Well, let me say it's not that I hate the others...I just think BlackBerry has a hidden jewel that others don't seem to care about.
There are tons of videos online talking about how BlackBerry needs to make a comeback, and that they are falling behind because of the so called 'App Gap.' I call BS when I see it, and this is clearly a silly thing for people to argue. There is no doubt that android, and iOS have LOTS of applications in their market or appstore. I'm not gonna sit here and type anything other than the truth! But after that...what else do you have? With Android, I have one of the highest spec'd phones on the market. From the QHD display, to the Quad-Core processor with 3GBs of RAM. On my iPhone I have their latest power house, and the little brother. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. But when the day is done, how can I say that just because of their specs it's better? Or the fact that they have more apps, they are better? We can't...can we? NOPE! Take a look over at this contest that Technobuffalo has been doing with today's smartphones, and look at how BlackBerry is doing? Click here to Vote and check it out!
This is not a mistake, people like BlackBerry...and more than what you hear on the internet! Yes it's true, BlackBerry World does not have a lot of the common apps, but there is now Amazon AppStore. What happened when they launched that? People still said OMGoodness, there STILL is not a lot of apps here, which is just non-sense! So when people say 'how or why' do I like BB so much, all I can say is it does it all.
I've been using BlackBerry since 2003, and I've loved it up until the BlackBerry Z10. Which is when I found out how much I really LOVE BlackBerry. BB10 took BlackBerry to another level in the mobile world, and some just refuse to see it. They are caught up on what they read online, and believe it all. Some people only use a BB for less that a Month, and then say it's horrible. When you are trying to switch OS's, you have to really give it some thought. What can I live with, and what can I live without? Not just BlackBerry, but every operating system has it's downsides. But what you read online with some OS's, are only negatives. If the Devs really get behind BB, and just take the time to do it some long overdue justice..we would see an explosion of love for BB. For those that are on the fence about getting a BB device, I would say this.
Don't waste time over thinking it, or trying to tell yourself reason why you will not like it
Don't listen to others that say it's not good
Don't believe EVERYTHING you read on the internet about BB10
Get a BB device you think might fit your needs, ie (keyboard or full touch screen)
Try to shop around and get the best price if you are paying full cost
Buy unlocked if you can (more freedom of choice)
Use it just as you did your other device you are coming from
Buy a couple of cases
I could go on, but I want to keep it as simple as possible. Right now, I would say to anyone that wants a BlackBerry device with a keyboard, to get the Passport. It by far is the best I've seen, when using a full keyboard. When I first saw it, I thought WTH??? Seriously I did! But after putting all fears aside, it turned out to be my greatest purchase so far in 2015! I hate that I waited so long, but I'm glad I pulled the trigger. I originally started with the OG Passport, and ended up switching to the AT&T Passport! I felt it was the best thing to do based on the design of the AT&T version, after using the OG for a while.
The AT&T version does cost more, by a little bit. But you can get it on contract at $199, or they have the next program where you can pay monthly. If you are not wanting to pay full cost, $649 I say take one of those options. The AT&T version feels really nice in the hand, but keep in mind you are still getting a big square device! BUT, with that you get the following.
4.5 display with a ppi of 453
Full 3 row touch sensitive keyboard
13mp camera on the rear
Metal body, strong body
3450 mAh battery that last all day
32GB on board storage, with SD card support up to 128GB
3GB of RAM, for smooth multitasking
Quad-Core processor, even though I think it doesn't really need it to run smooth
I think you all should give the BlackBerry Passport a serious look, or just BlackBerry 10 period. You will be surprised at how much you like it! I've review both, and the videos are below if you have not seen them or want to revisit!
