Tag: consumer electronics
Tablo 4th gen review: making free TV as easy as can be
Tablo OTA tuner/DVR
MSRP $99.00
“The latest Tablo box is the best choice for watching free, over-the-air TV.”
Pros
- Slimmer than previous models
- No extra subscription costs
- Easy setup
- Wired or wireless
- 12GB of storage included
Cons
- Not available on Apple TV, smart TVs
Streaming is the undisputed future of video. Full stop. But there still is a place for old-fashioned, over-the-air video. That is, free TV. Yes, it’s ancient. (There’s a good chance if you’re younger than 50 that
Senic MoodPlay review: a fun but pricey toy for Sonos fans
Senic MoodPlay
MSRP $379.00
“Senic’s MoodPlay is the digital turntable for Sonos you didn’t know you needed.”
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Matches Sonos products
- Easy to set up and use
- Works with any Sonos device
Cons
- Expensive to buy and expand
- Can’t associate MoodBlocks to speakers
I will argue with you for hours over which sounds better — vinyl or digital. (It’s digital; deal with it.) What I will acknowledge without hesitation, however, is that the experience of pulling an
OnePlus 11 review: a true return to form
“The OnePlus 11’s eye-catching design, incredible performance, characterful camera, long battery life, fast charging, and bargain starting price make it a real return to form.”
Pros
- Eye-catching design
- Two-day battery life
- 25 minute battery charging
- Characterful camera
- Long software update commitment
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Portrait camera disappoints
The OnePlus 11 carries a lot of weight on its shoulders. It needs to rescue the brand from the OnePlus 10T, a phone with a substandard software experience that was made from
HP Omen 16 review: a pricing mishap
HP Omen 16
MSRP $1,850.00
“The Omen 16 2023 is a push into the future, but it’s haunted by its budget-focused past.”
Pros
- Great port selection
- Understated design
- Comfortable keyboard
- Solid battery life (for a gaming laptop)
Cons
- Tons of bloatware
- Disappointing screen
- Lagging in gaming performance
HP wants the Omen 16 to grow up. The storied laptop is perhaps best known for its bargain bin pricing, and although that tier of machine can’t compete with the best gaming laptops,
Best gaming TVs of 2023 for Xbox Series X, PS5, and more
The best TVs of 2023 are all models that deliver exceptional picture quality, solid motion clarity, and intuitive streaming platforms. But beyond watching movies and shows, these TVs should also deliver a phenomenal gameplay experience, whether you’re a Playstation 5 household or a Nintendo Switch devotee.
Unfortunately, some TV brands don’t put as much into gaming optimizations as others, but there are many great gaming TVs out there, so we put together this guide that breaks down some of our
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: a new ANC and spatial audio king
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
MSRP $429.00
“Noise cancellation and spatial audio have a new king, and it is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra.”
Pros
- Premium materials and design
- Excellent comfort
- Best-in-class noise canceling
- Natural-sounding transparency
- Impressive spatial audio
- Hi-res compatibility
Cons
- Tricky volume control
- ANC can’t be turned off
Bose fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a return to form for the company after its four-year experiment with the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
The best 17-inch laptops | Digital Trends
A 17-inch laptop gives you a larger screen and keyboard, plus additional space for more powerful components. That makes this size a great choice for designers, gamers, and professionals who want a mobile laptop that provides impressive specs or excellent versatility.
To help you make your choice, we’ve collected the best 17-inch laptops for 2023, starting with our overall favorite, the Dell XPS 17. With its modern components and discrete graphics, it’s ready for anything.
You also can take a
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus review: a surprisingly good tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
MSRP $600.00
“For everyday tablet users, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus is well worth your time and consideration.”
Pros
- Very competitive price
- Water and dust resistance
- Long-lasting battery life
- Bright, vibrant display
- S Pen included for free
Cons
- Android software brings it down
- Bulky and heavy
- Refresh rate is disappointing
Shopping for a Samsung tablet can be confusing due to the sheer number of options available. The introduction of the Galaxy Tab S9
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 UItra
Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is the last of 2023’s top smartphones to arrive. It’s big, bold, and comes packed with camera tricks to take on Samsung and Apple’s best. But if you are averse to Apple’s ecosystem, the only direct rival to Google’s latest flagship is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Both product lines have a reputation for having one of the most powerful camera phones, with Samsung banking more on hardware supremacy while Google leads with software
Best October Prime Day deals: Offers you can shop today
Once upon a time, we heard about Amazon’s Prime Day once a year. It isn’t quite like that now. So, just in time for some pre-Halloween shopping, we have an October Prime Day as well. Here is everything you need to know about the event, plus a sneak peek at some great deals that are already going on to lead us into the holiday.