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Review: Razer Core + GTX 1080 Strix

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The Razer Core is an external graphics card until that will allow you, through Thunderbolt 3, to connect a desktop graphics card to either a Razer Stealth or Razer Blade laptop. What’s nice about the Razer Core is that it also has USB 3 ports and an Ethernet port so you can also use it as a hub as well as a graphics housing.

In this review, I take my Razer Blade 2016 and pair it with the Razer Core housing an Asus Strix GTX 1080 to see if it can outperform the GTX 1060 that comes with the Razer Blade. While the Razer Core is mainly targeted towards games, as it can help boost FPS in most games, I am looking at this from a creative’s perspective on a mission to find the ultimate processing power.

Razer Blade (Skylake) on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mOaW4R
Razer Blade (Kaby Lake) on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mUoCNz
Asus GTX 1080 Strix on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2niqTCV

Review: Razer Blade 2016

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The Razer Blade is an amazing powerhouse of a machine. It’s spec with Intel’s latest processors, ample amounts of system memory, fast and reliable SSD hard drives, and includes a full desktop class Nvidia GTX graphics card. Razer is not playing around when it comes to the Razer Blade!

While the Razer Blade is targeted towards gamers, this is apparent from the styling of the laptop, as well as Razer’s motto, “For Gamers, By Gamers.” Because it has plenty of powerful hardware, this laptop can also be used for creatives looking find the best balance of hardware and build quality. Check out the video review for more details.

Razer Blade (Skylake) on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mOaW4R
Razer Blade (Kaby Lake) on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mUoCNz

Is the Rankie USB-C to USB-A Adapter Better Than Apple’s?

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If you’re rocking one of Apple’s latest Macbook Pro’s then you might be living on something that I like to call the #DongleLife. The input/output options on the new Macbook Pro are limited to four USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports and a headphone/microphone combo jack. That’s it! That might not seem like such a bad thing, Apple does think forward after all, but what does that mean for the general consumer? If you have any peripherals that take a standard USB plug to operate your going to be left purchase one of Apple’s adapters or purchasing a third party solution. That’s where the Rankie USB-C adapter comes in.

The Rankie USC-C to USB-A adapter will take the typical USB plug that most peripherals have and convert that connection to a USB-C that the Macbook Pro accepts. And it does it for a fraction of the price that Apple’s own adapter does. But, does that cut in cost also mean a cut in performance?

Rankie USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Adapter on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2npuHzD
Apple USB-C Adapter on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mWAy1r

i-Blason Macbook Pro 15” Hard Shell Cover Unboxing & Installation

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In order to keep your brand new Macbook Pro looking new, you going to need some form of protection. Just like most people do with their phones, why not put a case on your Macbook to keep it looking like it just came out of the box!

The i-Blason Hard Shell Cover aims to do just that. In the video below, I install the cover onto my new Macbook Pro with Touch Bar so you can get a feel for the quality and protection that the i-Blason Hard Shell offers.

i-Blason Macbook Pro Case on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mopKGm

Opinion: Mac vs PC, Is There a Clear Winner?

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Asking if a PC is better than a Mac is like asking if the chicken came before the egg. You’re going to have many compelling arguments that could convince you of either stance. There are certain things that a PC is known for being better at and there are certain things that a Mac is known for being better at. But that’s not really the definitive answer that most are looking for when purchasing a new computer. They want to know which one is ultimately better and best suited for their needs, which means that the question, in general, can be quite subjective.

Over the last year, I’ve been in a battle between choosing a Mac or PC. Needing a more powerful workstation, I’ve tried all sorts of Windows laptops, Macbooks, Macbook Pros, and more! With all of that, I feel that I’ve ultimately decided on which is truly better, find out in the video below.

Review: LG Watch Sport Android Wear 2.0

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This last year Google announced and released, Android Wear 2.0. Android Wear 2.0, a major update to Android wear watches that brings a slew of new features and improvements. With that, there were new Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches announced, one of them being the LG Watch Sport.

I picked up the LG Watch Sport, one of the first Android Wear 2.0 watches to be available in the US. The LG Watch Sport comes with Android 2.0 installed out of the box and features an LTE chip so it can be used independently of a smart phone using AT&T Number Sync, and similar services on other carriers. The Watch Sport has received mixed reviews online so I decided to toss my opinion out there too. Check out the review video below.

LG Watch Sport on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ncbujZ

Should You Use Android Wear 2.0 on an iPhone?

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It’s been roughly a year since Google released Android Wear for iOS, bringing the functionality to use an Android Wear watch with an iPhone. Recently, Google Released Android Wear 2.0, and major update to Android wear watches that brings a slew of new features and improvements. With that, the iOS app was updated to allow Android Wear 2.0 devices to be paired to the iPhone. But, is it worth it? Why not just get an Apple Watch?

I picked up the LG Watch Sport, one of the first Android Wear 2.0 watches to be available in the US. The LG Watch Sport comes with Android 2.0 installed out of the box and features an LTE chip so it can be used independently of a smartphone using AT&T Number Sync, and similar services on other carriers. With all of that said, is it worth it to use the LG Watch Sport with an iPhone over the Apple Watch? Check out the video to find out.

LG Watch Sport on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ncbujZ
iPhone 7 on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2n3QFYD
Google Pixel on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mjy9wY

Five Reasons to Choose the Google Pixel over the iPhone

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The Google Pixel and Pixel XL are the to Google what the iPhone is to Apple. The Pixel phones run a stock version of Android, have amazing cameras, and are very well designed. These phones are Google’s vision of what Android should be. But, does that mean that they are the phone for you?

There are many arguments to whether you should choose an Android phone over an iPhone. And there are much more arguments on the opposite. Most of these decisions come down to the individual but there are some things that you should take into consideration before choosing one over the other. In the video below, I outline the top five reasons, in my opinion, that you should choose a Google Pixel, or any Android phone for that matter, over an iPhone.

Google Pixel on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mjy9wY
iPhone 7 on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2n3QFYD

Five Reasons to Choose the iPhone over the Google Pixel

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The iPhone is Apple’s bread and butter. Since it’s introduction in 2007, it has revolutionized the smartphone world. It’s even made Apple’s own brand of computers better, with features from the iPhone trickling down into the Mac operating system. But, does that mean that it’s better than Google’s own Pixel and Pixel XL? After all, the Pixel phones are Google’s vision of what Android should be, much like Apple’s vision for the iPhone.

There are many arguments to whether you should choose an iPhone over an Android phone. And there are much more arguments on the opposite. Most of these decisions come down to the individual but there are somethings that you should take into consideration before choosing one over the other. In the video below, I outline the top five reasons, in my opinion, that you should choose an iPhone over a Google Pixel, or any Android phone for that matter.

iPhone 7 on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2n3QFYD
Google Pixel on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mjy9wY

Five Reasons to Choose the Razer Blade 2016 over the Macbook Pro

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When Apple introduced the Macbook Pro with Touch Bar, they left many creatives wondering if Apple cared about them at all. It was only a slight hardware improvement over the previous generation, it comes with a new Touch Bar, and costs more than the previous model.

While on the other side of the fence, Razer, is pushing the limits of mobile computing with their stylish and powerful Raze Blade 2016. Razer, while mainly catering towards gamers, is wanting to capture some of the creatives that feel left behind by Apple.

But, does it make sense to purchase a gaming laptop when the main purpose of it will be for creative tasks such as coding, photo editing, and video editing? In the video below, I give you my top five reasons that you should choose a Razer Blade 2016 over the Macbook Pro with Touch Bar.

Macbook Pro with Touch Bar on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mQ0AUT
Razer Blade 2016 on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2myRY4l