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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Reviews 38 Comments

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Is Bigger Better?

Before I start, let me say this: the iPhone 5S is a great phone. Probably one of the best all around phones there is round now in terms of performance, camera quality and huge selection of apps. But unfortunately for me, I got bored of the small screen size and iOS7 within a matter of weeks. The small 4-inch screen size makes viewing photos and videos difficult. I think my eyes are starting to wear out on me because when I was trying to watch my video podcasts or Netflix while on the treadmill or on the stairmaster in the gym, it was a real strain. And I gave up trying to read subtitles on anime on that tiny screen! iOS7, while a decent upgrade from the previous version is still a letdown with limitations that other mobile operating systems had for years, such as smart dialing and Swype/Swiftkey features. I don’t want to turn this to turn into an iOS7 vs Android debate so let’s focus on the hardware…

Here we have the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 – a powerhouse smartphone with the latest Snapdragon 800 quadcore processor and a dominating 5.7-inch screen (outdoing the previous Note 2’s 5.5-inch)! Is bigger really better? Or is this just another giant box full of short-lived gimmicks? Let’s find out!  Continue reading→

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iPhone 5s Review

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Reviews 1 Comment

Apple iPhone 5s Review: “S” is for “Same” but also for “SPEED”

With every “S” release of the iPhone, there really are no Surprises as every numerical revision comes with the expected improvement in speed, camera performance, and at least one special feature. The 3GS boosted speed, the 4S also boosted speed, brought in an 8-megapixel camera, and Siri, and now the 5S pretty much has the same upgrades. Building off of last year’s iPhone 5, the 5s brings overall improvement in speed, camera quality, and its ace feature being the much talked about finger print sensor for Touch ID. Is this enough to the best phone in the market? Or better yet, is it even worth upgrading from your iPhone 5? Let’s find out!  Continue reading→

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Electronic Apps For Sports Fans

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News 1 Comment

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We hear a lot of news these days about how different gadgets and electronic apps are helping with various aspects of life: entertainment, organization, general utility, and on a larger scale school and business. But what about sports? The fact is, there are electronic apps and services geared toward just about every hobby and method of entertainment available, and the same is true with regard to sports fans. Here’s a look at a few apps no sports fan should be without .

ESPN ScoreCenter

Tired of checking Safari or Chrome for scores and basic information on your favorite teams? ESPN ScoreCenter entirely eliminates the need to do so. Basically, it’s actually a very simple app that brings ESPN news, scores and updates to your mobile device for the quick access and constant contact you crave. You can also set alerts to notify you when games are starting, when scores change, etc.

Yahoo! Fantasy Sports – Football

There are of course apps and online services for fantasy play in different sports, but football remains the most popular, and most heavily utilized. Particularly with the NFL season just around the corner, this app is a must-have! It allows you to check your league lobby, drop and add players, conduct trades, set your roster and check your scores, all on a single app.

Betfair Everywhere

This betting app from BetFair is a convenient tool for anyone who likes to wager on favorite sports. Basically, it puts your sports book in your pocket, allowing you to view and compare odds with ease. WIth this app installed you can also place bets through your mobile devices, and of course track how your bets are doing.

WatchESPN

It’s ESPN again, but this app is actually designed to provide live viewing for games, as well as highlights and recordings of games that have already happened. The app is free, but to actually view live content, you’ll have to sign in through your cable provider. So long as your home cable provider is compatible with the WatchESPN app (of course, most major networks are), you’ll be able to watch live content from your phone or tablet.

MLB At Bat

It’s summer, and that means a good MLB app is well worth mentioning. This app gives you awesome access to your favorite MLB teams for a very affordable monthly subscription. You can receive box offices, scores and headlines, and even radio for live games for just $2.99 a month (or a one time fee of $9.99 that buys the service for the whole year).

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Microsoft Surface Pro Review

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Louie Tran Posted in Daily News, Gadgets, Reviews 2 Comments

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Let me be honest with you: Before I tried it, my expectations for the Microsoft Surface Pro were very low. I was unimpressed with Windows Phone 8, and equally disappointed with the Surface RT tablet, mainly due to the lack of apps.

So how does the Surface Pro solve this? It runs the full version of Windows 8 Pro, which allows you to install and run any Windows desktop application you want without any compromise to speed, thanks to the top-of-the line hardware under the hood.

That being said, is the Microsoft Surface Pro relevant in the competitive world of tablets and ultraportables? Let’s find out!

Read my review on Tablet PC Review!

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All Devices on Deck

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Louie Tran Posted in Gadgets, Geek Life, Workspaces Leave a comment

All Devices on Deck!

Just picked up the Microsoft Surface Pro recently just to try out and so far I am loving it. I used to have to carry a MacBook Air, iPhone 5, and an iPad Mini but I have consolidated everything down to just the Galaxy Note 2 and the Surface Pro and it seems to be working out pretty well. It takes so time getting used to because it is heavier than the iPad and the screen resolution is a pain on some of the desktop apps. However, the transition from the iPad Mini was similar from going from an iPhone 5 to the Galaxy Note 2. I’ll have a review up on it shortly.

But for now, here are all my devices in all their glory!

 

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest Review

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Louie Tran Posted in Apps, Daily News, Games, Reviews Leave a comment

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If you’re a fan of RPGs, chances are you’re definitely a fan of Final Fantasy. The music, the story, and the characters from each game has touched the hearts of gamers for about two decades. Square Enix has ported a few titles over to the iOS platform, which have done quite well such as Final Fantasy I and II, and Final Fantasy Tactics.

So here we have Final Fantasy All the Bravest. You take all the final fantasy classes in all the classic games such as the dark mage, white mage, archers, dragoons and you put them against all the enemies in an Active (turn-based) Time Battle with up to 30 fighters on the screen. Sounds like an awesome concept right? Well that’s where the awesomeness stops.

Read my full review at Put That Back!

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Top 3 Reasons to Jailbreak Besides Pirating

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Louie Tran Posted in Apps, How To, Reviews 2 Comments

Now that the untethered jailbreak for iOs 5.1.1 is available for your iPhone 4S and iPad 2012, you are now able to add limitless new features and apps on your device which Apple hasn’t approved to make it to the AppStore. For those of you who don’t know what jailbreaking your iPhone means, it’s basically a hack that allows you to install apps that aren’t authorized by Apple and Cydia is sort of like the AppStore for those apps. Cydia is not a place to download pirated apps as the ignorant may think. In fact, there are some apps on Cydia that aren’t free! You can Google how to pirate apps elsewhere. Today, I’m going to show you the best 3 Jailbreak apps that give you a reason to jailbreak! Continue reading→

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