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[MRMOBILE STAYS HOME]

Like a lot of folks, thanks to COVID-19 I’m not staying very mobile these days. I’m not complaining about that: social distancing is the best weapon we have against the novel Coronavirus, and I also recognize how very lucky I am to have a job that allows me to work from home.

That job, even when I’m sheltering in place in pseudo-quarantine, is all about introducing you to cool products. So I thought I’d take the opportunity to share some of the stuff that makes staying at home more bearable for me, from working to playing … to safely getting back out into the world again.

Join me for a look at those products, from the Nintendo Switch Lite to the iPad Pro to Surface Headphones … to the Starfleet Communicator, in MrMobile Stays Home!

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“MrMobile Stays Home” was produced on MrMobile’s first workweek of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Produced with a mix of owned retail and review samples, linked and listed below. No company paid a fee or otherwise offered compensation in exchange for this coverage.

Additional video by Michael Ezrachi.

Special thanks to Phil Nickinson / Modern Dad and David Imel.

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Starfleet 2293 Jacket by Volante Design:
Starfleet 2256 [Mens]

Microsoft Surface Headphones [01:15]:
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Apple iPad Pro [02:18]:
http://mrmobile.tech/1PC

Invisible Tablet/Phone/Laptop Stands by MOFT [03:13]:
http://mrmobile.tech/1PD

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip [03:32]:
http://mrmobile.tech/1PE

Courant CATCH:1 Wireless Charger [03:41]:
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Twelvesouth HiRise Wireless Charger [03:53]:
http://mrmobile.tech/1PG

Nintendo Switch Lite [04:13]:
http://mrmobile.tech/1PH

Garmin MARQ Captain [08:11]:
http://mrmobile.tech/1PI

Withings Smart Scale WiFi Body Analyzer [09:24]:
http://mrmobile.tech/1PJ

The Wand Company Star Trek Bluetooth Communicator [10:29]:
http://mrmobile.tech/1PK

[LINKS]

How I Learned To Lose Weight With The Withings Body Scale [Modern Dad]:

3 Ways To Hold Your Phone [Joshua Vergara / JVTechTea]:

Duet Display:
https://www.duetdisplay.com/

Prepare to ‘Shelter in Place’ from Coronavirus, Mayor Warns [The New York Times]:

What Does it Mean to ‘Shelter in Place’? [The New York Times]:

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I’m gonna say this right up front: even if we were talking about the best smartwatch of 2020, nearly $2000 is too much to ask for any wearable. But in the nine months since I bought the Garmin MARQ Captain for review, I’ve covered twelve other smartwatches – and every. single. one. of those smartwatches would be better … if it had “a little Captain in it.”

Here’s five features from the Garmin MARQ Captain – and the Garmin MARQ series as a whole – that I wish every other smartwatch or wearable tech gadget of 2020 would steal.

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Garmin MARQ Captain [Garmin – affiliate link]:
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Garmin MARQ Commander Smartwatch Includes Data Wipe Button For Maximum Stealth [ABlogToWatch]: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/garmin-marq-commander-smartwatch-includes-data-wipe-button-for-maximum-stealth/

Pure Nostalgia: ION BoomBox Deluxe [Just Doin’ Audio]:

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Remember the Oppo Find X? If you live in the U.S., probably not: it was a crazy smartphone that wanted to give you as much screen as your money could buy, so it stowed its cameras behind a motorized, sliding top. In 2018, at the near-nadir of smartphone design excitement, it was pretty awesome.

Well, in the world of 2020 smartphones have gotten a lot more ambitious. We’ve got three types of folding phone on store shelves; dual-screen phones are making a comeback; and I just this week saw a trio of crazy concepts from TCL straight out of a sci-fi future (see my Instagram account listed below for the hands-on). Against that backdrop, it’s tough to get excited about something as conventional as the Oppo Find X2 Pro. But with a display that pushes the limits of eyesight, a battery that charges insanely quickly, and the welcome return of the leather backplate … I couldn’t resist a quick hands-on with Oppo’s next attempt to Find X. Join me for a first-impressions look in the MrMobile Oppo Find X2 Pro Hands-On!

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MrMobile’s Oppo Find X2 Pro Hands-On was produced following three months with an Oppo Find X2 Pro review sample provided by OnePlus. Device not tested on US carriers as it’s not slated for US release. MrMobile does not produce paid or sponsored reviews; Oppo was not offered copy approval, and no compensation was requested or provided in exchange for this coverage.

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Oppo Find X2 Pro goes live with 120Hz QHD+ display, dual 48MP cameras, and 65W fast charging [Android Central]:
https://www.androidcentral.com/oppo-find-x2-pro-goes-live-120hz-qhd-display-65w-fast-charging

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[APPLE MACBOOK PRO 16” REVIEW / MACBOOK PRO 2019 REVIEW]

With the exception of the time I “upgraded” from Windows 98 to Windows Millennium Edition (and then immediately back again) I’ve never experienced tech whiplash like I have with Apple’s MacBooks.

Five years ago I made the MacBook Pro 2015 the foundation of my production pipeline; I logged thousands of hours on it, building hundreds of YouTube videos. It had all the ports I needed and it was rock-solid reliable. I didn’t covet it like I do flashier laptops … but I valued it a lot more, because I knew I could rely on it every single day.

Then, Apple did something interesting: it took everything I loved about that 2015 MacBook Pro – and ruined it.

2016 was a dark year for the Apple MacBook Pro. The ports? Gone. The reliability? Lost- along with half my keystrokes on that notoriously fragile keyboard. From shot speakers to thermal throttling to backup failures, the 2016, 2017 and 2018 MacBooks Pro were varying flavors of compromise that I came to detest. It was only my love for Final Cut Pro, the software I use to make these videos, that prevented me from jumping entirely to Windows. 

For the MacBook Pro 16” / MacBook Pro 2019, Apple didn’t bring back my ports or take off the touchbar … but the changes it did make were enough. I’m MrMobile and for the first time in four years … I feel like I’m home. This is the Apple MacBook 16” Review.

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MrMobile’s MacBook Pro 16” Review / MacBook Pro 2019 Review was produced following three months with a MacBook Pro 16” retail device purchased by MrMobile. Configuration tested was highest-end available at time of purchase in 2019. MrMobile does not produce paid or sponsored reviews; Apple was not offered copy approval, and no compensation was requested or provided in exchange for this coverage. The lone sponsor of this video is dbrand.

[LINKS]

Apple Acknowledges Random Shutdown Issue With Some 13” 2019 MacBook Pros [The Verge]:
https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/4/20995200/apple-2019-macbook-pro-13-inch-shutdown-turn-off-bug

Appl Still Hasn’t Fixd Its MacBook Kyboad Problm [WSJ]:
https://www.wsj.com/graphics/apple-still-hasnt-fixed-its-macbook-keyboard-problem/

The New MacBook Keyboard Is Ruining My Life [The Outline]:
https://theoutline.com/post/2402/the-new-macbook-keyboard-is-ruining-my-life?zd=1&zi=h4bweu6z

MacBook keyboard reliability dark matter: people just living with broken keyboards [Daring Fireball]:
https://daringfireball.net/linked/2019/04/02/dhh-macbook-keyboards

MacBook Pro 15 (2018) – Beware the Core i9 [Dave2D]:

Apple’s MacBook Pro throttling fix seems to be working [Digital Trends]:
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/core-i9-macbook-pro-throttling-power-problem/

Rene Ritchie [Vector]:
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[SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 ULTRA REVIEW]

I’ve spent a week using the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra on Verizon’s network from Brooklyn to the boonies. This is the biggest phone I’ve reviewed since the monster iPhone 11 Pro Max – and it needs every cubic millimeter to pack in the glut of features Samsung loves to cram in. From a 108MP camera to a “100X” zoom lens to a 120Hz display to all the 5G flavors you can use in the USA, the Galaxy S20 Ultra has it all – but it also comes bearing a heart-stopping price tag of $1399. Find out if it’s worth it in MrMobile’s Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Review!

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MrMobile’s Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Review was produced following seven days with a Galaxy S20 Ultra review sample provided by Samsung. Device tested on Verizon 4GLTE and 5GUWB in Brooklyn NY, and 2G/3G/4G in upstate NY. MrMobile does not produce paid or sponsored reviews; Samsung was not offered copy approval, and no compensation was requested or provided in exchange for this coverage. The lone sponsor of this video is dbrand.

[SAMSUNG STATEMENT]

“The Galaxy S20 features a groundbreaking, advanced camera system. We are constantly working to optimize performance to deliver the best experience for consumers. As part of this ongoing effort, we are working on a future update to improve the camera experience.”

[LINKS]

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Review: Too Much Of A Good Thing [Android Central]:
https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-review

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Review [PCMag]:
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra

Samsung DeX in 2020 [Canoopsy]:

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[SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP REVIEW]

Take one look at the two newest flagships from the world’s two largest smartphone makers, and you’ll understand the stress that pockets the world over have been under for the past few years. To paraphrase Jimmy McMillan: “phones are too damn big.”

A few years back, you still had options if you wanted a powerful smartphone that fit comfortably in your pocket or handbag. Apple’s iPhone SE packed most of the capabilities of a ninth-generation iPhone into a chassis the size of the iPhone 5. And in the Android world, Sony’s aptly named “Compact” line shrunk its flagships down to boxes that could still rest mostly in your palm. But that was 2016 and this is 2020. What are those in search of a small but powerful smartphone to do today?

The practical answer – keep waiting until prices come down – is a frustrating one. But for those with money to burn and a thirst for the bleeding edge, the more exciting answer to the compact phone problem … is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. I’ve spent the past six days with Samsung’s newest folding-screen smartphone; join me for the MrMobile Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Review!

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MrMobile’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Review was produced following five days with a Galaxy Z Flip retail model purchased by Future plc/MrMobile, and 24 hours with a Galaxy Z Flip review sample provided by Samsung. Devices tested on T-Mobile and AT&T. MrMobile does not produce paid or sponsored reviews; Samsung was not offered copy approval, and no compensation was requested or provided in exchange for this coverage. The lone sponsor of this video is HelloFresh.

[LINKS]

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Everything you need to know [Android Central]:
https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip

Galaxy Z Flip Durability Test: Fake Folding Glass? [JerryRigEverything]:

Sony Xperia 1 Compact Review [Pocketnow]:

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review: small phone, big performance

iPhone SE Review: Bigger On The Inside [iMore]:
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In 2004, Motorola released a cellphone that was harder to use, less comfortable to hold, and more expensive than almost any cellphone that came before it. Yet, the Motorola Razr V3 became the best-selling clamshell flip phone of all time – mainly because no one had ever seen anything quite like it.

Fast-forward sixteen years … and it’s surprising just how much the Motorola Razr 2020 has in common with its progenitor. The new Moto Razr features the same aggressive lines; the same pronounced chin; there’s even a retro mode that emulates the original (complete with “Hello Moto” ringtone!).

The trouble? This new Motorola Razr for 2020 is still not a very good phone.

The question: whether that will matter to the target audience.

Join me for MrMobile’s Motorola Razr Review!

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MrMobile’s Motorola Razr Review was produced following eight days with a Motorola Razr review sample provided by Motorola. Pre-production device tested on Verizon. MrMobile does not produce paid or sponsored reviews; no company featured in this video was offered copy approval, and no compensation was requested or provided in exchange for this coverage.

[LINKS]

Motorola Razr Review: As useful as a dull razor blade [Android Central]:
https://www.androidcentral.com/motorola-razr-review

Motorola Razr Review Video [Engadget]:

Motorola Razr Review: More fashion statement than flagship [Engadget]:
https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/14/motorola-razr-review-2020-foldable-fashion-statement/

Our Motorola Razr’s display is already breaking and peeling at the fold [Input]:
https://www.inputmag.com/tech/our-motorola-razrs-plastic-display-is-already-breaking-peeling-at-the-fold

Just one day after launch, Motorola Razr durability problems begin to pile up [Ars Technica]:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/02/just-one-day-after-launch-moto-razr-durability-problems-begin-to-pile-up/

Red Sox win World Series for first time in 86 Years [Boston Globe]:
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Tweet Demonstrating Motorola Razr Display / Hinge Creak [@nirave, @BStoly]:

So @BStoly has some thoughts about the #MotorolaRAZR. Also check out this hinge, it's really bad. Worse than mine after a week. pic.twitter.com/GqY9HdWwYo

— Nirave 尼拉夫 (@nirave) February 15, 2020

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It was Battlestar Galactica which taught us that “all of this has happened before, and all of it will happen again.” See, when Motorola released its first ultra-thin RAZR V3 in 2004, Samsung was hot on its heels the very next year with its super-slim competition, the SPH-A900 – a phone that didn’t have nearly as much brand cachet, but made up for it with better specs and a better user experience. Well, flash forward to 2019: Motorola closed out the year by resurrecting the Razr with a new folding-screen model … and come 2020, Samsung yet again has its own response – in the Galaxy Z Flip. I’m MrMobile and I’ve spent 24 hours putting the Galaxy Z Flip head to head with the Motorola Razr. Let’s see which of these is the best folding phone for you.

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MrMobile’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Motorola Razr comparison video was produced following 24 hours with a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review sample and several days with a Motorola Razr review sample in New York City. Pre-production devices running pre-release software. Galaxy Z Flip device tested on AT&T; Motorola Razr device tested on Verizon. MrMobile does not produce paid or sponsored reviews; no company featured in this video was offered copy approval, and no compensation was requested or provided in exchange for this coverage.

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Special thanks to phonescoop.com for allowing MrMobile to republish a portion of its Samsung A900 review. See the full review here: https://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=70&p=1028

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The age of folding screens is finally upon us. First, there was the Samsung Galaxy Fold: a phone that expanded into a tablet. Then came the Motorola Razr, a device that condensed into half its footprint for the pocket. And now, Samsung is punching back with the Galaxy Z Flip – a smartphone about the size of the Galaxy S20+ when it’s open, and the size of a coaster when it’s closed. Will the Galaxy Z Flip be a crushing blow to the Motorola Razr – and more importantly, will Samsung’s newest folding phone find a place in your pocket? Come find out in MrMobile’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Hands-On!

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Hands-On Preview: Samsung Just Killed The RAZR [Android Central]:
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