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iphonerepairsadelaide · 9 months

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How to Choose the Right Repair Service for Your Google Pixel in Adelaide

Your Google Pixel is more than just a phone; it’s a hub for your memories, communication, and daily tasks. When the unexpected happens, and your Pixel requires repair, finding the right service becomes paramount. In this blog post, we’ll explore key factors to consider when choosing a repair for your Google Pixel in Adelaide, ensuring a seamless and reliable resolution to your device woes.

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frabjousdei · 8 months

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The Technocolour Dreamcoat 3.0 beta

After ten years of faithful service, the Technocolour Dreamcoat 2.0 finally kicked the bucket. The silicone potting over the LED strips hardens over time and when the strip bends, the hardened silicone grips the LED chips and lifts them off the copper substrate. I replaced one glitchy strip and then identified the same problem in the neighbouring one, at which point I worked out was going on and realised it was futile.

So it was time to think about a redesign. This was great, as I’d get to incorporate a bunch of the ideas I’d had and new technology that had been released over the previous decade.

What needed improvement?

It turns out the silicone-potted strips have a lifespan. What’s new in the last few years are “pearl” LED strings which contain (I assume) 2020 WS2812 LEDs potted in little blobs of milky resin. These strings are much more flexible than strips and so will at least have a different failure mode (and I hope they’re significantly longer-lived.) They’re also light—important for a wearable!—and come in an interesting variety of pitches.

Another technology that didn’t exist a decade ago is the PixelBlaze. Don’t get me wrong, FastLED on a Teensy served me very well, but I’m not a huge fan of the “C++ in nose glasses” and “IDE that took a decade after the Retina MacBook Pro to catch on to Retina font rendering” aspects of the Arduino environment.

PixelBlaze also has a very interesting approach to LED mapping: patterns draw to a 0.0 to 1.0 line (or grid, or volume) of floats and the software re-maps that back out to the physical grid of pixels for your particular build. This means it natively supports non-regular pixel maps of arbitrary size from the same pattern code. It also supports 1-, 2- and 3D mappings, including cute arrangements like polar coordinates, which is useful for a piece like a jacket that’s essentially a cylinder. I thought that was worth trying for the trade of its “JavaScript in nose glasses” environment. More thoughts on how this tradeoff went later.

Finally, power. I was peaking at about 4A delivered by two USB batteries. But that is way, way less than what the LEDs themselves can take. I wanted the next version to be able to deliver all the power the LEDs could possibly consume at max brightness.

What worked well?

I briefly flirted with the idea of a new structure but after tearing the electronics off the jacket and washing it (for the first time in… um, let’s not say) I realised that was silly. The original jacket I’d commissioned from the fetish wear shop in Amsterdam[1] was too good a starting point to give up.

Another thing that really did hold up from the first design was the power bus. I’d had my fetish fashion designer friend run a couple of flaps right around the bottom of jacket, closed with Velcro. Through each of those I ran a length of braided copper ground strap with spade connector tabs bolted onto it (the positive bus is split in two, one half for each battery; the ground goes right around.) Wires soldered onto the LED strip’s positive and negative pads had spade connectors crimped on and connected to the appropriate power bus. This gave me a low resistance power bus and basically no voltage drop between the “first” and “last” strips.

Finally, I also liked having physical controls; namely a next/previous pattern button and a brightness pot. The PixelBlaze has a built-in web server for control, but “Wait a minute, I need to connect to my jacket’s wifi” is not something I ever wanted to have to say on the Playa.

The Design Process

I ordered 1m of 50mm pitch pearl LED string to prototype with. After playing around with them and some graph paper, I decided 25mm pitch would be perfect if I offset them in alternating rows. This gives me equilateral triangles of not quite exactly 20mm per side (but close enough for government work) and a non-rectilinear arrangement which I find quite pleasing, plus a high, but workable density. Back-of-envelope calculations with the area of the jacket gets me to about 1400 pixels total with this arrangement.

Next problem was how to attach them to the jacket. The theory about Velcroing the strips to the jacket bottom layer so they could be removed for cleaning was sound, but in practice removing 32 individual strips (and unplugging their connectors) was so laborious I never did it. Plus, the pearl strings don’t really lend themselves to having Velcro attached to them. The docs for the strings (such as they are) recommend injecting power every 100-120 pixels or so and at my chosen density that’s four rows up and down the jacket from hem to collar. So I needed “panelise” the strings in lots of four columns somehow.

I could do this on strips of fabric with Velcro sewn to their backs, which I’d then sew the strings on the front of. For attaching the strings I initially shied away from sewing (because it’s not a skill I had heretofore developed) and tried using small zip ties. This didn’t work out well; it was as slow and laborious as sewing would have been and got you a bunch of sharp edges for your trouble (where you cut the tails of the ties off.) I chose hessian (burlap) as the substrate material, originally because I thought it would be easier to get the zip ties through, but it turns out it’s also amenable to sewing with a darning needle and stout thread. Another advantage is that it has a built-in “grid” that helps me keep my strings of LEDs straight and set my offsets correctly spaced.

The build

First I drew up paper patterns for all the panels; unsurprisingly one half of the jacket is a mirror image of the other so I only had to make six. Using these as templates I drew the panel outlines on the hessian then cut them out coarsely. I have access to an overlocker at my hackerspace, so I used this to hem the panels and trim them to size at the same time. Thank you to whoever had threaded and set the tension on the overlocker before I used it, it was pretty straightforward after testing out how it worked on some scraps first.

I arranged and numbered the panels flat out on the table, being double-triple careful to ensure I had everything the right way up given half of them were mirror images of the other half. Then I outlined two things: lines on the “top” of the panel, correctly-spaced for the rows of LEDs; and on the bottom two sets of “lanes” for the Velcro to be sewn in between. I had to experiment on paper first to get the spacing right as, given you can’t hand-sew through the Velcro, the LED lines and Velcro “lanes” had to be separated properly.

Next up was sewing the Velcro. This was a horrible job, considering that I’d forgotten absolutely everything I knew about using a sewing machine in the two decades or so since I’d last done it. Winding a bobbin, threading the goddamned thing, setting thread tension—I did all of these the hardest possible ways out of pure ignorance. Sewing Velcro isn’t easy either, but made less so by the Velcro I’d bought having hooks edge-to-edge with no “hem” to sew on up each side.

But with a lot of swearing I finally worked it all out and got it done. Next came attaching connectors to the LED string. I had a bunch of 3 pin JST connectors left over from a previous build but soldering them on would have been a massive pain. So I learned about the latest thing in butt connectors: solderless butt connectors! I ordered the smallest ones I could from Amazon and they turned out to be the perfect size to connect the tiny wires on the strings (32AWG?) to the much bulkier (~24AWG) tails on the JST connectors.

I soldered the female JST onto the start of the string, then sewed it onto the hessian from the reel until I got half way down the last row, at which point I’d know what my last LED would be so I could cut the string then solder on the other JST connector. Then sew down the rest of the row. The sewing is the tedious part and took the most time and swearing. You have two choices: tie on a short length of thread and have to tie it off and the new one back on quite frequently, or use a much longer thread and have it tangle on everything from the Velcro on the backs of the panels to the buttons on your shorts as you’re sewing. In the end I went with the longer thread and being careful[2], but I still don’t have a reliable knot for tying the start and end of the thread off on the hessian. Suggestions please.

The important (and deliberate) part about this design with the panels was that I could complete the whole piece in stages. As long as I had done at least two panels and stuck them either side of the zipper at the front, the piece would be presentable and I could test it in public. Indeed its first public appearance was in that form and I took it to Burning Man with only four panels finished.

Then, there’s the control hardware and software. Available alongside the PixelBlaze controller itself is the output expander. It uses a serial protocol connection to the PixelBlaze controller and can output frames to each of the 8 connected strings simultaneously, greatly increasing your effective frame rate for 3-wire LEDs. My plan was to knock up a quick protoboard harness for the controller and expansion board and socket them in but that didn’t quite work out. The PixelBlaze pins aren’t breadboard-compatible and in addition, despite being the same sizes, the controller and expansion board’s power and RX/TX pins don’t line up. I’ve got to admit I found this kinda odd and it will make it more difficult than it needs to be when I ultimately have to design a proper PCB to mount them on alongside the power components.

But with some socket headers soldered at OCD-triggering angles I got it to basically fit together. Add some header terminals for power and signal and then it’s a Simple Matter Of Programming.

Actually before programming, there’s “mapping”. As I mentioned earlier, the PB software has a really interesting approach where patterns are programmed against an 0.0 to 1.0 line/area/volume and that’s mapped back out automatically to your actual pixel grid—which you have to specify. This can be done programmatically or by uploading a photo of your piece into a web tool and clicking on each LED, in order. This is tedious for 400-odd LEDs, but do-able.

You then take the mapping file (a JSON array of 2D points in my case) and upload it to the web interface the PixelBlaze serves. Its configuration pages can then show you previews of the various patterns that come preloaded with the system as they would look on your project. There’s a “playlist editor” where you can select which patterns will play in what sequence and with what delay, and you can edit the pattern code directly.

That is, you must edit the patten code directly. The editor is built into the interface the PixelBlaze serves over http. You can’t really create and preview a pattern on a computer then upload it to the PixelBlaze—you have to create and edit patterns on the PixelBlaze, which means you can’t effectively keep them under source control. I realise the target user might not be someone who is aware of the existence of git, but as someone who does software for a job it’s a bit of a drawback.

Next the control box. I soldered a couple of buttons and a potentiometer onto a little protoboard along with some pull-up resistors and designed a 3D printable case for it in ShapeScript (thanks to Nick for helping me out with how to do beveled edges!) Then I went to check out the APIs for changing patterns in PixelBlaze and they didn’t exist. There was only one way to change the pattern, and that was to press the button that was soldered onto the PixelBlaze board—or pull the pin it was connected to down to ground. Fortunately, Wizard was able to quickly add an API for me that allowed me to do what I wanted; I wired my buttons to some GPIO pins and everything worked great[3]!

And that’s the state it was in when it came with me to Burning Man. Unfortunately, I got one wear out of it before it started glitching out. From previous experience (it took a couple of outings to get the previous version to be reliable) I’ve determined that attempting to debug this kind of thing on-Playa is futile and not much fun, so I wore other pieces. At home I worked out that poking it in a particular place on the power bus would make it glitch but I couldn’t figure out why so I stripped the panels and power bus off and re-connected everything. It was better, but still not perfect, and for now I’m side-eyeing the power connection to the control box. Given the next phase requires a complete rebuild of that, I’m not too worried.

There are several more things to do before I’m going to count the hardware as “finished”: the most obvious is the grind of sewing and wiring the remaining eight panels. Once that’s done, I will work on…

MOAR POWER

I said earlier my goal was to be able to supply as much power as the final ~1400 LEDs would take. I know this is ridiculous but christ it’ll be cool[4]. I estimate it will draw in the region of 200W, which I plan to deliver from a couple of macho remote control car batteries bucked down to 5V via two 20A Murata OKL/T-20-W12 non-isolated DC-DC converters. I’ve had a good experience with the little siblings of these Murata parts before on another project and you just can’t get 100W out of USB battery banks—even USB-C PD ones generally top out at less than that, and even if you found one that did you’d be losing a significant amount of charge going from the internal cell voltage up to 20V then back down to 5V. However I seriously do not recommend anyone else attempt this. It’s a ridiculous idea, it’s not particularly safe, and 3A @ 5V is part of the USB-C PD spec which, times two (with a split positive rail[5]), is way more than enough to be obnoxiously bright in any situation. It’s entirely a stunt. But if I can pull it off you’ll be able to see me from space.

While we’re talking about power I wanted to note another quirk of PixelBlaze I wasn’t expecting: FastLED has a really neat feature where it will dynamically, every frame, scale the brightness of the output down to fit inside your specified power limit. It’s an estimate based on the type of LEDs you use so it’s not exact but it’s very very handy, especially for wearables. If you know your batteries can only deliver X amount of current, you can ensure your patterns are as bright as they could be without going over that. This is something which is apparently not possible due to some aspect of the design of the internals of PixelBlaze.

Anyway, to do all this I’ll need to design a custom circuit board to mount the PixelBlaze, the Output Expander, the sensor board, two Murata DC-DC converters (with edge-plated castellations), a power bus capable of delivering 20A, fuses in case it can’t and some kind of enclosure for all the above that won’t melt or set me alight. And KiCad and I don’t get along.

So that’s the state of the project right now! Hopefully I’ll see you—or more likely, you’ll see me—at Burning Man 2024.

[1] Walking past one day I saw a heavy canvas strait jacket in the window. Absent the arms and with the addition of Velcro strips sewn laterally around, it was perfect.

[2] Neutralising the hook Velcro by closing it with a strip of the loop Velcro helped, but I still ended up getting tangled at the ends of it.

[3] I added a little bit of debounce logic in software and it’s not 100% reliable, but good enough. Maybe I just need to tweak the constants, or maybe debounce is better done in hardware.

[4] I know, I know, it will be the absolute opposite of cool—even maxing out at 4A the old one got pretty warm to wear.

[5] This is very important; people warned me but my first design, where I linked the outputs of multiple USB battery packs together, fried four of them before I listened.

#electronics #Pixelblaze #Leds #burning man #wearable art

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elitecellparts-repairparts · 11 months

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Can Google Pixel battery be replaced? Steps

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gadgetsboy · 1 year

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Google Continues its Mid-range Dominance with the Pixel 7a

The mid-range smartphone market is in a never-ending state of competition - you have a ton of brands and manufacturers each offering their own budget-friendly handsets, although these sometimes come with some compromises in terms of performance, camera, or build quality. With that in mind, Google has constantly tried its hand with mid-range Android phones, gaining relative success with the likes of the Pixel 3a, 4a, and last year's Pixel 6a. While it's not perfect, Google's new Pixel 7a aims to provide users with some compelling features to make their purchase worthwhile. Priced at £449 for buyers in the UK, the 7a features some notable upgrades from its predecessor, and brings it closer (in terms of specifications, at least) to the base-model Pixel 7, which was launched last year. One thing that stands out the most with the new A-model is that it borrows a lot of design aesthetics from the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, such as the new metallic camera bar that replaces the all-black visor from the Pixel 6a. The phone also drops the thin plastic frame between the display and aluminium side rails, instead opting for a cleaner design around the frame of the phone. There's Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the front, while the rest of the rear panel features a plastic design, not unlike the one found on the 6a. The Pixel 7a also comes in four different colour variants this year, including your standard black and white versions, with the addition of new "Sea" and "Coral" colours, the latter of which is available exclusively on Google's online store. The display has received a slight performance boost this year - while it retains a compact 6.1-inch size like the 6a, the 7a's OLED panel now features a 90Hz refresh rate, which will make for a smoother user experience. It's something that fans have been clamouring for, especially given that competing devices from brands like Xiaomi feature high refresh rates at much lower prices. It also houses an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometrics. Inside the phone is Google's Tensor G2 chip, paired with the company's Titan M2 chip for protection. This is backed by 8GB of RAM - another boost for performance - and 128GB of internal storage. The phone comes with a moderately-sized 4385 mAh battery, although it charges at a pretty slow 18W speed. One advantage though is that the phone will now support wireless charging, but again, don't expect stellar charging speeds. As with every Pixel phone, the highlight of the 7a is the camera setup, which now comes with a 64MP main lens with ƒ/1.89 aperture, paired with a 13 MP ultrawide camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture. The Pixel 7a will come with a lot of the camera features found on the flagship 7 series, including Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Real tone, and photo Unblur to name a few. Meanwhile, users can record video on the main camera with up to 4K resolution and either 60 or 30fps. Selfies and video calls are handled by a 13MP camera on the front display, which also doubles for Face unlock functionality. The Pixel 7a is available now for £449, with a free bundle of Pixel Buds A-series. Read the full article

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littlechinesedoll · 4 years

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im watching all the reviews of the s21 base model and im like yes if i wanted to i could afford this and it’d make an absolute massive dent in my savings but i can't for the life of me justify spending this much on a phone hahaha even if i wanted it

and i really want a replacement for my phone. my current phone still works and it’s 3 years old but the battery doesn’t last a day and it drains so fast when on 4G. and idk about the chipset of this but it’s struggling to catch reception at times and i think that’s one of the reasons it drains so fast.

i really wanted the Pixel 4A 5G too and was ready to get it because it’s half the price of the S21, but there’s no warranty in my country for it. it’s so sad because it’s such a good phone and it has everything i want and need from a phone, and it’s got an audio jack!! and i’d have preferred the stock android over the OneUI skin Samsung has

i briefly considered getting the iPhone SE, but that thing is so small and the battery is so small that thing wouldn’t have lasted half a day with me. and i don’t like iOS that much either.

i also considered getting it on a postpaid plan from a telco, but i despise having debt and the thought of it just made me throw that idea out the window completely. i checked out some of the other midrange phones and im not sure i like any of them.

guess it’s another three years with this absolute garbage battery life on this current phone 😂

the problem is with me, my nitpickiness, and my cheap, poor ass.

#personal #s21 #samsung

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printerstech · 4 years

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Bose offers extraordinary form quality, sound and a winged tip configuration, making them one of the most balanced in-ear earphones out there in the market. No, they're not modest, however once more, you get what you pay for.

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8. Realme Buds Wireless

The dependable and moderate one

₹1,799

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Notwithstanding being new into the frill space, Realme has conveyed an awesome item from the start attempt. They're ergonomic, agreeable, and convey great sound. They might be substantial on bass yet are light in weight and on the wallet. The meticulousness is there too with magnets being utilized in the buds to clip them when not being used.

Expressed essentially, they're agreeable in-ear earphones that won't baffle at the cost.

9. Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear

Completely included and amazing in-ear earphones

₹5,499

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The Sennheiser Momentum in-ear headphones don't simply look extraordinary, they additionally offer executioner sound quality. They are lightweight and play well with Android and iOS gadgets the same.

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More costly than the Triple Drivers, however more remarkable as well

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What were the Top & Affordable Android Smartphones of 2022?

As costly phones get more expensive, amazing affordable Android phones get even better. We’ve researched and labeled all the best cheap Android phones you can get today. With our buyer’s lead, you will be sure to find the best phone for you. Some of our high choices for the cheapest phones are available now.

What are the most affordable Android phones?

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1 What are the most affordable Android phones?

2 1. Google Pixel 4a

2.1 Pros:

2.2 Cons:

3 2. Google Pixel 5a

3.1 Pros:

3.2 Cons:

4 3. Nokia G50 5G

4.1 Pros:

4.2 Cons:

5 4. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

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Last year was immense for Android phones in the affordable space, and fortunately, this trend continued well into 2022. You are seeing characteristics like a faster processor, multiple cameras, and 5G beat price points that would have been unheard of just a few years ago. Because of that, there are plenty of element options in the $200-$450 range that would not make you feel like you are adjusting.

You cannot go incorrect with our best picks with either the Google Pixel 5a or Google Pixel 4a. The performance of the 2022 model beats the perfect balance, battery life, camera quality, with a clean build of Android that you are going to love and a similar camera as the 5a. Move to the latest model, and you will get a much better one with a huge screen, waterproofing, 5G support, and amazing battery life – though it extends the definition of an “affordable” Android phone.

Additionally, in the list, we quite like the Nokia G50 5G. It has a lower-resolution display, plastic back, slightly less RAM, and storage than some other phones on this list. Nevertheless, we would recommend every package, especially if you want to save money as much as possible on an unlocked Android phone with the best camera, smooth software, long-lasting battery life, and 5G support.

Also, we recommend the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G. It surprised us with their awesome display and immense performance, although you will want to be ready for the phone this size – it is a larger one.

Here are some of the best affordable Android phones of 2022.

Google Pixel 4a 5G

Google Pixel 5a 5G

Nokia G50 5G

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

1. Google Pixel 4a

Google Pixel 4a has one of the top camera qualities on this list, but more than that. It is a phenomenal device that doesn’t cut any decisive corners to beat that perfect price point. Google didn’t replace that much about Pixel 4a over its predecessor, the Pixel 3a. But what it did replace, it developed on a huge scale: it is more RAM and memory, faster, a nicer display, and three further years of Android platform and security updates to soothe even the most difficult for uses.

Pros:

Best camera quality

It has a headphone jack

3 years of updates

Excellent built quality with polycarbonate shell

Clean Android team

Cons:

Lacks water resistance

Lacks wireless charging

Available in one size option only

2. Google Pixel 5a

While some people do not advise it to be “cheap” the Pixel 5a packs a large punch for its $400 price, along with a powerful Snapdragon processor, water resistance, best camera quality, 5G connectivity, and more. The huge size of the 5a permits for a larger battery and display, making it a great device for playing games, watching movies, etc. You will get a similar top-notch 12.2MP camera from the regular Pixel 4a, but a 16MP ultra-wide camera also permits even more shooting possibilities.

Pros:

Fast performance across the board

Long-lasting battery life

Simply stunning camera

Supports 5G networks

Large OLED display

Cons:

Not “cheap” for all shoppers

60Hz display only

3. Nokia G50 5G

Nokia is well known for making the best value Android phones, and the stunning Nokia G50 5G is another sample. It has clean Android One-based software, has a beautiful design, and looks decent performance. Nokia provides the best Android phones that don’t price too much, and the Nokia G50 5G consistently believes in great quality hardware with clan Android One-based software.

Pros:

Best camera system

Has fingerprint sensor

Fast processor

Tow-day battery life

NFC for Google Pay

Cons:

No wireless charging

The display is only HD+

4. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has outstanding value. It has many reasonable deals in 2022, with one of its best options being the Galaxy A52 5G. You will discover a lot of specs to keep you interested, including a beautiful AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a huge 4,500 mAh battery for long-lasting durability, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor.

Pros:

Four best rear cameras

Attractive hardware

Vibrant AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate

4,500 mAh battery

IP67 water and dust resistance

Cons:

5G is the only one for sub-6

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Best Buy’s 4th of July weekend sale is going strong and the savings are so deep! (Photo: Getty Images)

Folks, it’s been quite a year (make that 16 months!), making this 4th of July feel like an “independence day” in more ways than one. How to celebrate? We have a lot of catching up to do. Surf, sand, pool, play — sure. But also shopping. This weekend brings some of the best deals of the season. Ready to upgrade and save big on the latest and greatest in tech? You’ve come to the right place.

The retailer’s massive 4th of July Sale is dropping deep discounts on just about everything — from 4K TVs and wireless headphones to smart-home gear and kitchen appliances. The savings are massive this weekend, so treat yourself and scoop up what you need (or just really, really want) before it sells out.

We’ve rounded up the top offerings at Best Buy’s big 4th of July Sale, with prices starting at just $10. Scroll and shop below:

Best TV sales

In case you need that summer vacation to the Rockies to be virtual, Sony’s latest and greatest is $250 off. (Photo: Best Buy)

On sale for $900 (down from $1,150), this Sony 65-inch Class X80J Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV is the latest from this iconic manufacturer. Its massive 65-inch 4K display delivers images you can practically reach out and touch. Sony’s state-of-the-art Processor X1 powers this beauty for true-to-life visuals, while HDR (High Dynamic Range) settings make sure colors stay bright and black levels stay, well, black.

“This is an excellent product. We upgraded our TV to this Sony,” raved a five-star Best Buy reviewer. “The picture is great. Our last TV was a 65-inch, so side-by-side this TV is a definite upgrade. The sound system is great and the Smart TV process is very responsive to our wireless internet connection. The TV connected to my phone and the voice recognition was simple to set up….”

While some streaming TVs come with Fire TV or Roku built-in, this Sony 65-inch 4K stunner features Google TV. This means you’ll have instant access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, YouTube, Prime Video and more, but you’ll also get a wide range of gaming apps like NBA Jam, Fortnite and Crossy Road — you won’t get that with a standalone Fire TV or Roku device. Just sync a wireless gaming controller via Bluetooth and you’re all set to get your game on.

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Insignia 43-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $280 (was $320), bestbuy.com

Insignia 50-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, $350 (was $380), bestbuy.com

Sony 55-inch Class X80J Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV, $750 (was $950), bestbuy.com

Hisense 60-inch Class A6G Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Android TV, $450 (was $490), bestbuy.com

LG 65-inch Class CX Series OLED 4K Ultra HD Smart webOS TV, $2000 (was $2,200), bestbuy.com

Samsung 65-inch Class QN85A Series Neo QLED 4K Ultra HD Smart Tizen TV, $2,000 (was $2,200), bestbuy.com

Hisense 70-inch Class A6G Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV, $670 (was $700), bestbuy.com

Samsung 70-inch Class 7 Series LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Tizen TV, $680 (was $750), bestbuy.com

Best home audio sales

These Samsung Galaxy Buds+ will outperform your Airpods, and for much less. How do you like them apples? (Photo: Best Buy)

It’s easy to get distracted by quirky design flourishes and exotic add-ons, but at the end of the day, earbud shoppers know it’s all about delivering excellent audio. That, and getting them at a great price. Well, get ready to check both boxes: These Samsung Galaxy Buds+ — on sale for $100, or $50 off, at Best Buy — offer crisp, clear sound and punchy bass. The battery life is amazing: You’ll get 11 hours per charge, plus an additional 11 hours with the included wireless charging case. That’s nearly a full day of use! In a pinch? An hour of playback requires just a three-minute quick boost. You’ll love this feature when you’re about to go for a run and your buds are at zero.

Calls sound crystal-clear thanks to three microphones that reduce ambient background noise even if you’re in a busy location. “Good sound quality and noise cancelation can silence a barking dog,” shared a Best Buy fan. Woof!

Check out more home audio sales below:

Insignia RF Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones, $100 (was $120), bestbuy.com

Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, $10 (was $20), bestbuy.com

LG Tone Flex HBS-XL7 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, $130 (was $150), bestbuy.com

Sony WF-SP800N True Wireless Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones, $98 (was $200), bestbuy.com

Google Pixel Buds, $130 (was $180), bestbuy.com

JBL Club One Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones, $250 (was $350), bestbuy.com

Samsung HW-Q65T 7.1ch Sound bar, $400 (was $500), bestbuy.com

LG 5.1 ch High-Res Audio Sound Bar, $400 (was $450), bestbuy.com

Best tablet and smartphone sales

We haven’t seen a tablet presentation this impressive since Moses came down from the mountain. (Photo: Best Buy)

Been hankering to expand your computer arsenal with a tablet without going into hock? Here’s the deal you’ve been waiting for. On sale for $180 (was $230), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 weighs just over a pound and features 32GB of storage (expandable up to 1TB via microSD card). That’s got it all over Apple’s entry level tablet, which isn’t expandable. And unlike the iPad, the Tab A7’s 10.4-inch display has a full HD widescreen for immersive viewing.

Also out-Apple-ing Apple? The A7’s camera set is better than the one that comes with the iPad. It has an eight-megapixel selfie cam with a five-megapixel rear shooter on the front for video calls. “Mostly use for mobile gaming. Tried to play PS4 remote play, and it worked,” reported a satisfied gamer. “Sound is great and build quality is better than iPad. Speed is seamless.”

Score the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 in gray and gold.

Check out more tablet and smartphone sales below:

OnePlus 8T 5G, $500 (was $600), bestbuy.com

Google Pixel 4a, $300 (was $350), bestbuy.com

Motorola Moto G Power, $130 (was $250), bestbuy.com

Samsung Galaxy Tab A, $120 (was $150), bestbuy.com

Surface Pro X, $800 (was $1,000), bestbuy.com

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus, $160 (was $200), bestbuy.com

Motorola Moto G Power, $70 (was $200), bestbuy.com

Microsoft Surface Duo, $700 (was $1,500), bestbuy.com

Best gaming sales

Grab a controller and make these your Dogs days of summer. (Photo: Best Buy)

Just because it’s fun-in-the-sun season doesn’t mean you won’t need to keep yourself flush with new gaming challenges. We’ve found a great one. Watch Dogs: Legion for Xbox One (also compatible with Xbox Series X) is now on sale for nearly 70 percent off — down from $60 to just $20. This action/adventure game and third installment in the franchise from Ubisoft takes place in a near future where London is on the verge of collapse. All-seeing surveillance state and private military are in control, while the fate of the city is in the hands of DedSec, a hacker group that wants to fight back for freedom. It’s as fun as it sounds, and an absolute steal at this price.

“This game is very fun to play,” raved a happy gamer. “The setting is amazing and the attention to detail makes it better…. I bought this for my grandson and he absolutely loved the story so much, he accidentally stayed up all night long playing the game. He said the storyline is very interesting and fun to complete. He also says he likes the fact that you get to choose strangers off the streets to work on your team. He has always loved technology so he absolutely loves this game and this view of what the future might be like.”

Check out more gaming sales below:

NBA 2K21 (PS4), $20 (was $30), bestbuy.com

SanDisk 400GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card for Nintendo Switch, $100 (was $180), bestbuy.com

Borderlands 3 (Xbox One), $10 (was $30), bestbuy.com

Dying Light: Anniversary Edition, $25 (was $40), bestbuy.com

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (Nintendo Switch), $20 (was $60), bestbuy.com

Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection, $20 (was $40), bestbuy.com

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Deluxe Edition (Xbox Series X), $15 (was $40), bestbuy.com

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Xbox One), $30 (was $60), bestbuy.com

Best smart home sales

It’s time for an alarm clock that’ll have you starting the day plugged in, wised up and entertained. (Photo: Best Buy)

It’s 2021 — shouldn’t you be asking a bit more from your alarm clock? Elevate the mundane with the Lenovo Smart Clock. It’s powered with Google Assistant for seamless syncing to a smartphone. It can rouse you with your favorite tunes, the weather, calendar reminders and that podcast you love.

“Replaced my old alarm clock and a Google mini speaker with one device,” shared a savvy Best Buy shopper. “…I tell it good night when I am ready for bed and it turns off my lights, tells me the weather tomorrow and what is on my calendar the next day just like a Google Mini can do. Plus the clock face can show the current temperature along with the time.”

Really, who couldn’t use all the help they can get rousing themselves from bed in the morning? So why not let the Lenovo Smart Clock do it in digital style, and for just $40 (down from $80) at Best Buy?

Check out more smart home sales below:

Google Nest Wi-Fi Mesh Router (AC2200) (two-pack), $189 (was $269), bestbuy.com

Google Nest Hello Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell, $150 (was $230), bestbuy.com

Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera Security (three-pack), $500 (was $600), bestbuy.com

Google Nest Learning Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat, $200 (was $250), bestbuy.com

TP-Link Kasa Spot Cam, $40 (was $60), bestbuy.com

Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus, $170 (was $200), bestbuy.com

Google Nest Mini Smart Speaker, $35 (was $50), bestbuy.com

Linksys Max-Stream AC1300 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 Router, $70 (was $100), bestbuy.com

Best vacuum sales

Trust us, this Dyson is a beast — save $100! (Photo: Best Buy)

The Dyson Outsize Total Clean Vacuum, which is on sale for $750, or $100 off at Best Buy, may not look like a power force, but this lightweight and cordless stick vacuum is actually a heavy-duty, deep-cleaning beast. It’s a Dyson, after all, so it’s built for powerful suction — but this one is also nimble and versatile enough to navigate the tightest corners. It even has a digital display that features a countdown clock, so you’ll always know when it’s going to run out of juice.

“The hands-down best cordless on the planet,” raved a delighted shopper. “I must say this vacuum is impressive and nothing short of amazing! This Dyson oozes sophistication and innovation while checking all the right boxes for corded vacuum replacement. This vacuum is the gold standard…. Be prepared to be shocked and in awe of the power and efficiency of this cleaning powerhouse. The real-time performance and battery gauge are extremely welcomed to this wireless cleaning solution.”

Check out more robotic vacuum sales below:

iRobot Roomba i3 (3150) Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum, $350 (was $400), bestbuy.com

bObsweep bObi Classic Robot Vacuum & Mop, $394 (was $750), bestbuy.com

iRobot Braava jet m6 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Mop, $400 (was $450), bestbuy.com

Shark AI Robot VacMop Pro RV2001WD, $350 (was $480), bestbuy.com

iRobot Roomba i3+ (3550) Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum, $550 (was $600), bestbuy.com

Shark AI Robot Vacuum RV2001, $300 (was $450), bestbuy.com

iRobot Roomba s9+ (9550) Robot Vacuum & Braava jet m6 (6112) Robot Mop bundle, $1,349 (was $1,550), bestbuy.com

Best home office sales

It’s two computers in one! Tablet or laptop, as you please. (Photo: Best Buy)

On sale for $249 (was $299), the sleek, incredibly thin Lenovo Chromebook Duet is more than just a laptop. It has a brilliant 10.1-inch Full HD touchscreen display (at 1920 x 1200 resolution) that works as a tablet but also attaches to its included keyboard case via Bluetooth for when you want laptop functionality. And shoppers love its long 10-hour battery life too.

“The device is lightweight. The screen is sharp, colorful, and bright,” shared a satisfied Best Buy shopper. “The keyboard has a very good feel, and the adjustment to it was very quick for me. The tablet by itself is very light — a joy to hold and use for long periods…The battery life is insane…”

Chromebook runs the latest version of ChromeOS, so you know you’ll get speedy results. And unlike Windows 10 or macOS laptops, with long loading times and complicated app downloads, you just log in to your Gmail account via Google Chrome and you’re good to go.

Check out more home office sales below:

Samsung Galaxy 4K Chromebook, $799 (was $999), bestbuy.com

Vankyo Leisure 3W Wireless Mini Projector, $80 (was $120), bestbuy.com

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360, $1,350 (was $1,500), bestbuy.com

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go, $630 (was $700), bestbuy.com

Epson EcoTank ET-M3170 Wireless Monochrome All-in-One SuperTank Printer, $350 (was $500), bestbuy.com

Canon imageCLASS D570 Wireless Black-and-White All-In-One Laser Printer, $150 (was $230), bestbuy.com

Epson EcoTank ET-3710 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer, $310 (was $380), bestbuy.com

WD Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, $110 (was $180), bestbuy.com

Best kitchen sales

At just $60, this baby will pay for itself with all the greasy, yucky oil you won’t have to buy. (Photo: Best Buy)

Sure, it’s barbecue season, but you can never have enough home-cooking convenience, amirite? On sale for $60 (was $120), the Insignia Digital Air Fryer lets you fry, roast or bake your favorite foods at temperatures up to 400 degrees — whip up anything from chicken to veggies to breaded tilapia!

The large five-quart basket can hold up to five servings, so it’s great for having friends over for hangouts. Its timer features automatic shutoff, so you’ll never have to stress about burning your food or blowing up your electric bill. This air fryer also has a sleek stainless steel finish with an easy-to-navigate digital display, while its basket and pan are dishwasher-safe, so fewer dirty dishes to worry about. If you’ve ever deep-fried something in oil you know how messy your counter and walls can get, but not when using this baby!

“I absolutely love this item,” reported a savvy shopper. “In the beginning, I thought it would be difficult to use and that it would dry my food out. Surprisingly, it’s really easy to operate and it keeps the food flavored after it’s complete. I have several other recipes I want to try with my air fryer. I can’t wait!”

Check out more kitchen sales below:

Margaritaville Bahamas Countertop Blender and Frozen Concoction Maker, $160 (was $210), bestbuy.com

Ninja Foodi, $200 (was $230), bestbuy.com

Frigidaire Mini Fridge with built-in Freezer, $179 (was $265), bestbuy.com

KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus 5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, $430 (was $500), bestbuy.com

Keurig K-Elite Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, $130 (was $170), bestbuy.com

Bella Pro Series Combo 19-Bar Espresso and 10-Cup Drip Coffee Maker, $150 (was $200), bestbuy.com

Yummly Smart Meat Thermometer, $89 (was $129), bestbuy.com

LG InstaView Four-Door French Door Refrigerator, $3,150 (was $3,500), bestbuy.com

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The AGM M7 is a budget semi-smartphone that is almost unbreakable and looks like something from the pre-smartphone era but offers much more. Those looking for a smartphone experience will be disappointed, but those looking for something unique will find this hybrid beast compelling.

Specifications

Brand: AGM

Storage: 8GB

CPU: MediaTek MT6739

Memory: 1GB

Operating System: Android 8.1 (Custom)

Battery: 2500mAh (TYP), removable

Ports: USB2.0 Type-C

Camera (Rear, Front): 2M/0.3M

Display (Size, Resolution): 2.4inch QVGA Touch Panel

Pros

Almost unbreakable

Battery lasts 4 days and is replaceable

Incredibly loud speaker

Dual-SIM and expandible with SD card

Cons

No Play Store or Google Account integration

Typing is clunky

Facebook, Tiktok and Browser apps poorly implemented

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Smartphones complement modern living. Their bright touch input displays bring endless media sources from hundreds of apps right into our pockets. If smartphones are less robust and have shorter battery lives than the mobile phones that preceded them, the trade-offs seem worth it.

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The AGM M7 begs to differ. At first glance, it seems like the anti-smartphone. A rugged brick that harks back to the pre-smartphone era with big touch buttons, a replaceable battery that lasts 4 days, and an IP 69k rating all for just shy of $100.

However, this phone isn't a complete throwback, as it features a modified version of Android 8.1, and its color display is also a small touchscreen. Oh, and it also has a massive 3.5-watt speaker on the back.

The AGM M7 is a strange but wonderful, loud and unbreakable, semi-smart phone, but is it right for you?

AGM M7: First Impressions

The defining feature of AGM phones is their rugged, almost unbreakable design, and the M7 is no different. For its form factor, it is large. At 14 cm tall it's a hair shorter than a Google Pixel 4a, but it's almost 2cm thick. It's chunky.

This size accommodates big, tactile buttons and a textured, easy-to-grip exterior. You also get a user-definable button on the left side along with a top-mounted LED torch - which makes it a much more practical prospect than regular smartphone flashlights.

Glass screens can still be a point of failure for rugged phones, so a smaller area of glass overall is probably an advantage for the M7. It does have cameras, but we'll come back to those later, as the defining feature is the 3.5-watt rear speaker. I've never seen anything like this on a phone before, but the prospect of a super loud ringer that can be heard even over machinery or foul weather will be a draw to many.

The battery compartment is well designed. After removing the cover, you are presented with another composite plastic seal protecting the battery, which is removable.

Removable batteries in a rugged phone are something to get excited about, but it does also come with a problem that we'll cover later in the review.

It's Android, but Not as You Know It

The paired down version of Andoird 8.1 that comes with the M7 supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and use as a hotspot for other devices. It also features versions of WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, Skype, and Zello, along with some stock apps for calendar, clock, sound recording, and an FM radio. There is no play store, so what comes on the phone is what you get, and some things work a little better than others.

Unusually for an Android device, you can't sign in to your Google account, making it hard to bring contacts with you and sync the calendar without using a USB connection or storing data on your SIM card.

This is likely a product of the simplified Android build, but outside of that things like connectivity and setup feel identical to standard android.

How Rugged Is Now?

The AGM is IP69k rated, which means it is completely sealed from dust ingress, waterproof up to 2 meters underwater, and capable of taking drops of up to 2m. It's also functional from -20C to 60C.

In drop tests the M7 was solid. It took a few scrapes and a small dent to the speaker grate, but the phone never flinched or restarted when dropped. The battery cover would fly off sometimes, but the second cover kept the battery safe and in place.

The phone also survived being "forgotten" in a lake, used as a mud shovel, and being thrown around by a rampaging toddler for the best part of a day.

The phone also claims the MIL-STD-810H standard, which sounds fancy but doesn't actually have anything to do with the military directly, and is so unregulated that it's a meaningless metric of toughness.

However, it's not really an issue, as AGM takes ruggedness seriously. It's the hallmark of their phones and once again it seems like they've nailed it. This phone would survive things that I would not.

What's Good About the AGM M7?

On the surface, the AGM M7 is a simple phone designed to have a good battery life, take an absolute beating, and make a lot of noise. It does all of these things perfectly, and a phone that feels like a pre-smartphone era handset with WhatsApp, Skype and the Zello push-to-talk app (with the side button as transmit by default) is a good fit.

The top-mounted LED is bright and its position makes it an actually useful torch compared to other phones. Even when locked, a long press of the zero key toggles the torch, and the keypad is useable even with thick gloves.

The speaker is very loud, doesn't distort even at high volumes, and gives as close to a rounded sound as is possible for something this size.

The charging dock is a useful addition, though it is an optional extra available for a further $9.90 from AGM, and my M7 came with a fairly decent set of budget waterproof Bluetooth headphones made by JBL and AGM in tandem. I'm not sure if these come with every purchase, but it was a nice touch.

What's Bad About the AGM M7?

The Camera. In general. Low-quality cameras paired with low-fidelity color screens were little more than a gimmick when they emerged over a decade ago, and this is no different. It could be functional as a way of taking quick notes in good lighting, but nothing more.

The removable battery is a great idea and I applaud AGM for making it work in an IP69k rated phone. The only problem is that there doesn't appear to be any way to get spare batteries from AGM. They aren't listed on their website, and their EU aftersales website gives a 404 error. I'm sure that AGM will be able to provide them but at the time of recording this review, I haven't received a reply to the email I sent to the service team - though it has only been a few days.

No Play Store or Google account integration might seem a bad thing to you, but in fairness, the M7 does advertise this fact on the purchase page. The M7's failings don't come from what it lacks. Instead, they are the product of poorly integrating what is there. I'm not fully convinced that the smarter elements of this phone went through much development at all.

You Can Browse, But You Won't Enjoy It

When mobile phones initially began adding basic browsers to their firmware, they were a nice idea in principle, but functionally near unusable. Fifteen years on, the M7 falls into this trap for different reasons.

The browser works for basic searches, and you can even log in to your email services, watch YouTube, and enable desktop mode for logging into various services. The issue here is the screen. It's just too small and low resolution to really work. Pair with that the fact that the browser requires frequent use of the touch screen to access some buttons and selections, and it quickly becomes something you'd only use in a real pinch.

The same is true of the TikTok and Facebook apps: fine ideas in principle but not much fun to use with the small screen and keypad combination.

Demon Texters of the 90s Will Be Disappointed

Typing, in general, is painful on this phone. Now I'm sure some of you are thinking "of course it is, it's a keypad." That's fair.

But, to people of a certain age, keypad typing was the norm. When I was a teenager a seemingly revolutionary technology called T9 predictive texting made writing messages much faster. Instead of picking each letter individually, you could tap each letter key once, and the phone would predict words from the possible letter combinations and put them in place, allowing you to change it after the fact when it got it wrong.

The M7 does have word suggestions, but they pop up after the fact and it doesn't have any single keypad pressing input. I'm aware that this may not be an issue to some folks - T9 was popular for a relatively small slice of time, some older folks never adopted it, and some younger folks won't have even heard of it.

I can only assume this was the case in the AGM team, as when comparing the typing user experience with phones released 20 years ago, it is a massive step backward and a missed opportunity. T9 emulation for Android already exists, I don't know why it's missing here.

If there is one general flaw to this phone, it is the implementation of Android it uses. It is clearly still biased towards the touch screen and the keypad suffers as a result. This is no problem when using the M7 like an old-school mobile phone, it just makes the smart elements feel a little clunky overall. The thing is, once you've settled your expectations, even these seemingly glaring flaws don't matter much.

Criticizing elements of the M7 doesn't change the overall experience - one I did not expect to enjoy but thoroughly did, and still do.

AGM M7: The Verdict

It became clear while making this review that a phone with one foot in the mobile phone era and one in the smartphone era is never going to be able to stand up to either one individually, especially sitting at the $100 price point.

After a couple of days, the flaws were mostly forgotten, and this hybrid monster of a phone began to make sense. It's not going to replace a smartphone, and I'm not even convinced it would make a good phone for non-tech savvy folks or the elderly, but I'm still using it, and I think it comes down to what the M7 offers.

For some folks, limitations are liberating. We've grown accustomed to always having the digital world in our grasp, and it can be especially difficult to drag yourself from it when you are a freelancer with no concept of a healthy workday!

For the 9 days I reviewed this phone, I carried my smartphone turned off as well just in case I needed it. It turns out I didn't, and after day 3 I didn't even miss it. The AGM M7 takes away everything, then adds back a few things you need. Yes the Tiktok and Facebook integrations are clunky and yes the browser and text input is a mess, but it's functional enough to use in a pinch.

I've loaded albums onto into the memory that I meant to get round to listening to years ago, actually selectively downloaded podcasts rather than just listen to whatever is just there. I have relatively quickly let go of the feeling that I need to document every interesting aspect of life with photos I'll likely never even look at again.

It's nice to not worry about battery life, it's nice to know I can just throw it in my pack and head out riding, running, or even wild swimming, and know that not only will the phone be ok, but that checking emails, Slack or wasting time on Reddit aren't even viable options despite having a fully connected Android phone with me.

It's not a retro throwback, but it's not quite a smartphone either. The AGM M7 is unique, and for some people, it represents the balance they desire. I've no idea if AGM had this in mind when they threw this insane combination of features into a phone - but it works for me.

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ZTE Blade A3 Prime Review

Times are tough and budgets are tight. You might be wondering whether to keep an aging phone for another year or replace it with something relatively inexpensive. Decent smartphones priced under $100 are rare, but Visible's ZTE Blade A3 Prime ($99) is one of the better ones in that bracket. It handles basic tasks with relative ease and has solid connectivity with surprisingly good call quality. You'll notice a bit of lag when you're using it, and battery life could definitely be better, but it's a fine option for the price. However, if you're willing to spend just a little more and shop around for discounts, you can probably find much better phones for $130 to $180.

Design: Blast From the Past

Remember "candy bar" budget phones from a few years back? The Blade A3 Prime feels just like one. It's a rectangle with a plastic back and a relatively small display. It measures 5.8 by 2.8 by 0.4 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.7 ounces, making it nicely balanced and easy to hold in one hand.

On the front of the Blade A3 Prime you'll find a 5.45-inch LCD with thick bezels. That's a little smaller than the 6.2-inch display you'll find on the slightly more expensive Motorola Moto e ($149.99). The screen has a resolution of 1,440 by 720 pixels for a density of 291ppi. Despite its low resolution, the display is pretty crisp. Color accuracy skews cool; in direct sunlight, seeing the display becomes a challenge.

The top is home to a headphone jack. The USB-C charging port is on the bottom. The left side is bare; a volume rocker and textured power button are on the right. The buttons are easy to identify and reach, though there is a bit of lag in response when pressing the buttons.

The back is a textured gray plastic shell that can be removed to swap out the battery—a rarity in today's phones—and insert SIM and microSD cards. There's a small camera stack in the upper left-hand corner and a grille for the speaker on the bottom right side. A fingerprint sensor sits top center; it's easy to reach with small hands and unlocks the phone quickly.

With the exception of the Motorola Moto e's strengthened glass display and water-resistant body, durability for just about any entry-level phone is a pain point. The Blade A3 Prime is no exception. If you drop it on its back, the back might fly off and let the battery pop out, which isn't a big deal. But the display appears to be made out of traditional glass. Drop it face down and you'll likely be shopping for a new phone. The phone also has no water protection whatsoever and its removable back makes it very easy for water to seep in from a spill. If you plan to use this phone daily, you'll want to get a sturdy case.

Clear Calls, Adequate Connectivity

The Blade A3 Prime is a Visible exclusive and has limited LTE band support. The phone supports LTE bands 2/4/5/12/13, which effectively locks it to Visible and Verizon's networks. Band 66, a superset of band 4 that Verizon uses to improve coverage in highly populated areas, is noticeably absent.

We tested the Blade A3 Prime on Visible's network in downtown Chicago and recorded poor speeds. Average download speeds came in at 15.8Mbps, and uploads averaged 6.3Mbps. Those speeds are fine for streaming and just about everything else but fail to compare to speeds we've recorded on other phones on the same network. We are pretty confident the reduced speeds are due to the phone's aging modem more than the network.

Call quality is excellent. We made several calls on the phone and the connection was perfect each time. Peak earpiece volume comes in at 78dB, which should be loud enough to hear the other party in most situations.

Dual-band Wi-Fi is onboard, as is Bluetooth 4.2. There's no NFC, which should come as no surprise for an entry-level phone.

The bottom-firing speaker has a maximum volume of 92dB. Audio quality is acceptable, though timbre is aggressive, with overly bright mids and not a hint of bass to be found. Overall, the speaker is fine for video calls or scrolling through your TikTok feed, but you'll want to take advantage of the headphone jack or a decent pair of Bluetooth headphones for Spotify or Netflix binges.

Entry-Level Cameras

The Blade A3 Prime sports a very basic camera setup and performs as well as you'd expect for an entry-level phone. It has an 8MP rear-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a 5MP front-facing camera with an f/2.4 aperture.

In good light, the front camera does an adequate job. Our test shots appeared a little flat and there was noticeable loss of fine detail.

Low-light performance, on the other hand, is an absolute mess. Nearly all our test shots were flat, muddy, and filled with edge noise.

The 5MP camera on the front of the phone is fine for a quick selfie in good light. Most of our test shots lacked depth of field, but color accuracy was spot on. In low light, however, our selfies were completely blurred, with noise throughout the image.

Though we're not impressed by the cameras on the Blade A3 Prime, we think they're acceptable for the price. Smartphone manufacturers often cut corners with hardware in order to keep prices low, and camera sensors tend to be one of the first concessions made.

If image quality is important to you, your cheapest bet is the Moto G Power ($249)—though it's more than double the price of the Blade A3 Prime, unless you find a discount deal. The Google Pixel 4a takes flagship-worthy shots but also has a $349 price tag.

Fine for Basic Tasks, But Gaming Is a No-Go

A MediaTek Helio A22 chipset and 2GB of RAM provide moderate power for the Blade A3 Prime. It has 32GB of storage, of which a little over 19GB is available out of the box. You can add up to an additional 2TB of storage with a microSD card.

The Helio A22 is an entry level smartphone chipset that can most closely be compared with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 processor. Both are 12nm process semiconductors, and both have 4 CPU cores. The Helio A22 is technically a little faster than its Qualcomm competition, running at 2GHz per core versus 1.95GHz. The Helio A22's 1,600Mz RAM is also an improvement over the 933MHz RAM supported on the Snapdragon 429 but, to be perfectly honest, you're not going to see much difference in performance between the two chipsets.

It's hard to compare the Blade A3 Prime to other similarly spec'd smartphones simply because there aren't a lot of phones sold in the US with the Helio A22 or Snapdragon 429 chipsets. For the most part, these processors are shipped on budget phones sold in China and in emerging markets like Africa and India.

For the price, performance is adequate. The Blade A3 Prime does well with basic tasks like web browsing and checking emails, but stutters when given more difficult tasks. There's a noticeable lag when opening apps or searching for apps, but it's not unbearable.

The Blade A3 Prime is not a phone for gamers—end of story. Basic games such as Candy Crush work fine, but anything that requires more resources is a no go. We attempted to load Asphalt 9: Legends and the app continuously crashed.

The 2,660mAh capacity battery is underwhelming. While using the phone, we noticed the battery drained quickly; over an eight-hour idle period, the battery depleted by nearly 20%. In our battery drain test, which streams HD video over Wi-Fi, the Blade A3 Prime eked out just 6 hours and 3 minutes before dying. That's a far cry from the Motorola Moto e's battery life of 10 hours and 2 minutes. If you're planning to use this phone for a full day, you'll want to pick up a spare battery or power bank.

The phone comes with a 10W charger and a USB-A–to–USB-C charging cable. Wireless charging is missing—which isn't unexpected for a phone at this price—and there's no fast charging option either. It takes about two and a half hours to recharge the phone from empty to full.

Stock Android 10, Missing Security Patches

The stock version of Android 10 that ships with the Blade A3 Prime is blissfully free of bloatware, usually a given on budget phones. Visible is one of the few carriers that doesn't add preloaded software on any of its phones.

Neither ZTE nor Visible has announced plans for software updates, and we don't believe the phone will get an Android 11 update. It also looks like the phone will not get frequent security patches, since the last update on our phone was from April 2020.

Good for Ultra-Tight Budgets

If you're on a tight budget, the ZTE A3 Prime is a decent choice. For $99, you get a phone that handles simple tasks well, offers good call quality, and gets a reliable, albeit slow, network connection. That said, mediocre battery life and infrequent Android security patch updates are significant concessions to make in the name of saving money.

The Motorola Moto e, though slightly more expensive, addresses both of these pain points and is a better value for your money. If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive phone that will last several years, the Google Pixel 4a is your best bet.

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droneseco · 4 years

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