Tag: Mass media technology
The best all-in-one printers you can buy in 2023
Despite a world that has increasingly gone digital, there’s been a renewed interest in printers. With more people running a home business or working from home, multifunction or all-in-one printers are once again finding their place as an important tool in the home. These printers not only allow you to print on demand, they also come with faxing and scanning capabilities.
In essence, multifunction printers are the smaller cousins of the bulkier copiers you might see at the office. The
Samsung’s confusing OLED TV naming practice needs to change
After years of dissing LG’s OLED TVs, Samsung is now 100% on team OLED. Not only did the company create its own OLED technology called QD-OLED, it also struck a deal with LG Display to buy the same WOLED panels that Sony and LG use to build some of their OLED TVs. That’s an extraordinary turnaround.
But as satisfying as it is to see the world’s largest TV manufacturer finally acknowledge the benefits of OLED TV tech, we’re also
Best Buy discounted this 50-inch 4K TV from $380 to $250
Finding a great cheap TV isn’t always easy, especially with so many choices that tend to sacrifice features for the price. The Toshiba C350 Series does a reasonably good balancing act, and while it’s not going to be the best TV out there, it has more features than you would expect on a TV that goes for $380. Luckily, Best Buy has a great deal on it right now, bringing that price tag down to a much more impressive
Hisense U8K ULED TV review: possibly too good
Hisense U8K ULED
MSRP $1,400.00
“The Hisense U8K is too good, if that’s even possible.”
Pros
- Excellent brightness
- Vivid HDR colors
- Very good backlight control
- Excellent contrast
- Great for gaming
Cons
- Some color anomalies
- Scattered software bugs
When first I saw the Hisense U8K, it was doing almost everything right. But there were some anomalies I was sure were indicative of a faulty sample, which, frankly, happens more often than you’d think – a byproduct of getting the first
Best 4K monitor deals: Get 27-inch 4K monitor for $270
So, you got yourself a shiny new desktop or laptop. Congratulations. Now it’s time to start thinking about some of the accessories you’ll need, and we’re not just talking about a good keyboard and mouse combo. For instance, you might consider the best 4K monitor deals because it’s super helpful to have an extra monitor even if you’re not using the computer for work or productivity tasks. The extra monitor allows you to keep additional content onscreen, like Discord,
Why I still prefer dual monitors over ultrawide displays
Oh, ultrawide monitors, how I have coveted thee.
Whether it’s the ultrabright mini-LED models, or the ultra-gorgeous OLEDs, there is a lot to love about the latest crop of ultrawide monitors. They’re very much the vogue display type if you’re buying a premium monitor, especially for gaming. But as much as these new displays are beautiful, and objectively far more impressive than the monitors I use day-to-day, I still prefer dual monitors.
They might have bezels between them (in my
LG G3 vs. Samsung S95C: dead heat
I’ve been anticipating comparing the LG G3 OLED to the Samsung Q95C for months now.
More recently, though, that’s become nervous anticipation. And that’s actually great news for you: Both of these TVs are stellar. They are gorgeous. Each is so good, it is hard for me to imagine anyone buying either of these TVs and being anything other than absolutely ecstatic. So, that’s it, right? Job done? Go in peace and buy either one! You’ll be stoked either way.
Google Pixel 6a review: cheap, small, and packing a big punch
Google Pixel 6a
MSRP $349.00
“While it may not be the knockout value that its predecessors were famous for, the Pixel 6a still delivers a lot of phone for not much money.”
Pros
- Compact, lightweight design
- IP67 water resistance
- Flagship-grade performance
- Excellent cameras
- Clean software
- Years of guaranteed updates
Cons
- Display is only 60Hz
- Tensor chip runs hot
- Lacking battery life
The Google Pixel 6a is the cheapest and smallest of the Pixel 6 lineup. Though the Pixel 6 and
Dell XPS 17 (2023) review: still great, but going a bit gray
Dell XPS 17 (2023) review: still great, but going a bit gray
MSRP $2,950.00
“The XPS 17 9730 is a disappointing update, and it’s losing its leadership position.”
Pros
- Solid productivity performance
- Good gaming performance
- Excellent build quality
- Great keyboard and touchpad
- Superior IPS display
- Classic design
Cons
- Dramatic drop in battery life
- Webcam is just 720p
- No Wi-Fi 6e
- Productivity performance unimproved
When Dell updated the XPS 15 for 2023, it upgraded to Intel’s 13th-gen CPUs and added a
Hisense U8H TV review: How is this even possible?
Hisense U8H mini-LED
MSRP $1,399.99
“The U8H is a flabbergastingly good TV.”
Pros
- Intensely bright
- Class-leading black levels
- Impressive HDR imaging
- Vibrant, accurate Color
- Surprisingly Good Sound
Cons
- Quirky user interface
- Some bugs
Hisense once again has shattered my expectations.
The Hisense U8H is the company’s first mini-LED television. Since I’d yet to be impressed with any TV brand’s first attempt at the next-gen LED backlighting tech, I figured I already had good reason to temper my expectations. Add to