Getting the most value for $700
A laptop has become a necessity for most students who are past the elementary school. However, considering the cost of education, especially at the university level, students often cannot fit into their budgets top-of-the line laptops. The good news is that it is possible to find capable devices that meet students needs for $700 or less. Continue reading Best Laptop for Students
8GB DRAM + 16GB Optane != 24GB Memory
If you’ve come across a computer featuring the Intel Optane memory, and felt a bit confused, you are not alone. The way Intel and computer makers have marketed this new technology has been misleading, especially at launch time. After initial criticism from consumer advocates (and vigilant tech bloggers!), Intel, Dell, HP and others have done a better job explaining what the Optane Memory is, and what it isn’t. Unfortunately, there are still some sellers out there – especially third-party Amazon sellers – who continue confusing and misleading consumers. Continue reading Intel Optane Memory – Deceptive Marketing?
Stepping it up on Instagram
Although many top smartphones nowadays can take great pictures, they’re still limited by the optics. This is especially true when you want to obtain a narrow depth of field with an attractive bokeh. Fortunately, there are external lenses out there that you can attach to your smartphone, and improve your mobile photographs. Continue reading Best Lenses for Android Phones in 2018
Bluetooth In-ear Headphones Comparison
Recently, the consumer electronics industry has been gently nudging people to switch to wireless headphones. Certainly, being cable-free has its advantages. Continue reading BeatsX vs budget bluetooth headphones
Best Deals For Filmmakers
Always on a lookout for filmmaking gear, Tom Antos has hand-picked this year’s best Black Friday deals on Adorama. Here they are: Continue reading Black Friday Deals on Adorama
One Year Review by An Artist
My name is Tom Antos, and I am a film director, cinematographer and visual artist. You can find out more about my work on my all-things-filmmaking website tomantosfilms.com.
Today, I wanted to talk about my one year of experience with the Microsoft Surface Pro 4: how it works now versus when I first got it; and what are the good and bad things about this strange device. Continue reading Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – An Artist Tool
Search for Best Budget Mobile Phone
Although flagship phones usually make the headlines, many people (me, for example) look for much cheaper but still capable devices. This is especially true now that top phones are priced at USD$1K and above (wow!). Continue reading Lenovo Moto E4 smartphone review
