Lenovo Y700 Review

Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo Y700 gaming and multimedia laptop for those on a budget. We look at the 15 and 17 models that share the same design, full HD screen spec, Intel Skylake quad core 45 watt Core i7-6700HQ CPU, NVIDIA GTX 960M graphics switchable with Intel HD 530 graphics, 16 gigs of RAM, a 128 gig M.2 SSD and a 1 TB HDD. The Y700 models both have a matte black aluminum lid, red accents and a red backlit keyboard. The 15.6” model with touch screen as reviewed sells for $1,100 while the 17.3” with a non-touch IPS display sells for $1,150. There’s a 4K display option for the 15”, but not for the 17”. The laptops are relatively slim though not particularly light. They’re considerably more affordable than competing Alienware models and a bit less than a similarly configured Dell XPS 15 Infinity. They compete directly with the MSI Apache Pro line and the Dell Inspiron. The laptops have 3 USB ports, HDMI, Ethernet, an SD card slot, 3.5mm combo audio and dual band Intel WiFi 802.11ac with Bluetooth.

Dope Tech: Best of 2015!

From smartphones to supercars: Dope Tech of 2015! Tesla autopilot video: https://youtu.be/DbPqIHwSHos Video Gear I use: http://amzn.com/lm/R3B571T7PT4PWM?tag=m0494a-20 Intro Track: Great Moment by The Quiett ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://google.com/+MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD

MobileTechReview OnePlus X and OnePlus One Giveaway

Who doesn’t love a free phone? We have 1 OnePlus X and 1 OnePlus One unlocked GSM international smartphones to give away. This international giveaway is open to anyone age 18 and over, and you have 7 days, from December 24, 2015 to December 31, 2015 to enter. Two lucky winners will be randomly chosen, and each will get one of these two phones. The OnePlus X is the company's new affordable and pocketable 5" Android smartphone with an AMOLED display, Snapdragon 801 quad core CPU in an attractive glass and metal design. The OnePlus One started it all for OnePlus and it has a 5.5" full HD display, Snapdragon 801 CPU and a unique matte finish. The drawing closes December 31, 2015 at 11:59 AM CST and a winner will be chosen randomly by our contest host’s computer. Be sure to use a valid email address so we can contact you if you win. To enter the contest visit the OnePlus X and OnePlus One Giveaway page here: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/OnePlus-Giveaway.htm

Nexus 6P Review

Lisa Gade reviews the Google Nexus 6P Android smartphone, made by Huawei. This is Google’s higher end and larger of two models released in 2015 (the smaller and less expensive model is the Nexus 5X reviewed here: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/phones/Nexus-5X.htm ). The Nexus 6P has an attractive unibody anodized aluminum casing and a slim design. It’s a big phone with a 5.7” QHD 2560 x 1440 AMOLED display. It has the top of the line 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 ocata-core CPU with Adreno 430 graphics, 3 gigs of DDR4 RAM and your choice of 32, 64 or 128 gigs storage. The phone is unlocked for use on most carriers and in the US it supports AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon with LTE 4G, among others. It has a 12.3MP rear camera with large pixel sites for better low light photos and a front 8MP camera. It has the usual dual band WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, NFC and GPS. Other goodies include front facing stereo speakers, pure Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with the promise of quick OS updates and an ample 3450 mAh battery with quick charging. The price starts at $499.

Dell XPS 15 Infinity with 1080p Display Review

Lisa Gade reviews the full HD 1920 x 1080 display option on the Dell XPS 15 Infinity 9550. We’ve already done an in-depth video review of the XPS 15 Infinity here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pWSSJ2eyMw , and we have a full written review here: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Dell-XPS-15-Late-2015-Infinity.htm . In this video we’re focusing on the full HD matte non-touch display option of the XPS 15 using a second review unit (our main review covers the UHD 4K touch model). The XPS 15 starts at $999, but the real exciting models start around $1,399 with the quad core i7, full HD display, SSD drive, larger battery and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics. Our $1,699 config is the high end for the 1080p model and we test its brightness, color gamut, sharpness and how it performs visually in shooter games like Mass Effect 3 multiplayer. We also test battery life, which is as you’d expect better than on the 4K touch model.

Pick Your Smartphone Giveaway!

Pick a flagship. Any flagship. Smartphone giveaway! Jon (TLD) video: https://youtu.be/PIQPiuz8R0I Follow: http://twitter.com/MKBHD Giveaway is international. Random winner selected at midnight 12/27, and announced on Twitter.

Smartphone Awards: 2015!

The Best Smartphones of 2015! On the "Perfect" Smartphone in 2015: https://youtu.be/Nmkab1LUqlg Top Big Phones [0:41] Best Compact Smartphones [1:58] Best Smartphone Camera [2:56] Top Budget Smartphone [4:35] Best Battery Life [6:31] Most Improved [7:45] Top Design Award [8:21] Bust of the Year [9:26] Best Smartphone of the Year [10:09] Samsung Galaxy Note 5: http://amzn.to/1YrsttQ Galaxy Note 5 Review: https://youtu.be/V-nBAcr_huw LG V10: http://amzn.to/1YrsC0l LG V10 Review: https://youtu.be/9TWB32376QA Google Nexus 6P: http://amzn.to/1YrsE8D Nexus 6P Review: https://youtu.be/Xc5fFvp8le4 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus: http://amzn.to/1ZgXdQF Galaxy S6 Edge Review: https://youtu.be/Ws9KAQS02Yo Apple iPhone 6s: http://amzn.to/1ZgXq6z iPhone 6s Review: https://youtu.be/E357cGzOGLM Sony Xperia Z5 Compact: http://amzn.to/1ZgXtzf OnePlus X: https://oneplus.net/x OnePlus X Review: https://youtu.be/fgK-bxZIG-o Moto X Pure Edition: http://amzn.to/1YrtpP6 Moto X 2015 Review: https://youtu.be/gM_gTtll7FE OnePlus 2: https://oneplus.net/2 OnePlus 2 Review: https://youtu.be/s8Un0XB_8xk Google Nexus 5X: http://amzn.to/1YrtBxz Nexus 5X Review: https://youtu.be/0NTOZbjg6SE Droid Maxx 2: https://www.motorola.com/us/products/droid-maxx-2 LG G4: http://amzn.to/1ZgYreL LG G4 Review: https://youtu.be/VTUDzrIgZlI Blackberry Priv: http://amzn.to/1NYHwty Blackberry Priv Review: https://youtu.be/K-jYDRd_53w Droid Turbo 2: https://www.motorola.com/us/products/droid-turbo-2 Sony Xperia Z5 Premium: http://amzn.to/1ZgYLds Sony Xperia Z5P Display: https://youtu.be/kEMmKu4tYWI HTC One A9: http://amzn.to/1ZgYPtH Video Gear I use: http://amzn.com/lm/R3B571T7PT4PWM?tag=m0494a-20 ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://google.com/+MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD

MSI GE62 and GE72 Apache Pro Gameplay Demo

Lisa Gade demos games on the MSI Apache Pro GE62 and GE72. Games showcased in this video include Fallout 4, Wolfenstein: The New Order and Battlefield 4. Check out our video review of the MSI Apache Pro GE62 and GE72 at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoppsqdbiE8

MSI GE62 and GE72 Apache Pro Review

Lisa Gade reviews both the 15.6 and 17.3” MSI Apache Pro gaming/desktop replacement laptops. The GE62 is the 5.3 lb., 15.6” model and the GE72 is the 6.5 lb., 17.3” model. Both are 6QD models- Intel 6th generation Skylake with NVIDA GTX 960M 2GB DDR5 VRAM. The laptops are fairly slim and light compared to MSI’s Dominator GT72 line, but heavier and thicker than the MSI Ghost and Stealth line. The Apache Pro models are also more affordable at around $1,100 for the GE72 and $1,300 for the GE72. They both run on the same Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad core, 45 watt CPUs with Intel HD 530 graphics switchable via NVIDIA Optimus with the GTX 960M. The Apache Pro is also available with GTX 970M graphics. Both models have the same DVD drive and selection of ports including USB 3.0, UB-C, HDMI, mini DisplayPort, headphone and mic (with ESS Sabre audio DAC). They have multi-zone backlit SteelSeries keyboards with number pad, stereo speakers with subwoofer, aluminum lids and keyboard decks, 2 DDR4 RAM slots, an M.2 SSD boot drive and a 1 TB HDD. Dual band Intel AC 3165 WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth and Killer gigabit Ethernet are standard. For the GE62, we look at a model supplied by XoticPC.com with upgraded IC Diamond thermal paste, a custom vinyl lid decal and upgrade to 32 gigs of RAM.

Tech of the Year: Tablets!

Pixel C. iPad Pro. Surface Pro 4. What do these 3 have in common? Other Tech of the Year: http://bit.ly/TechoftheYear Ars Technica on Pixel C: http://goo.gl/vMKW3m Video Gear I use: http://amzn.com/lm/R3B571T7PT4PWM?tag=m0494a-20 Intro Track: Jolly Holiday (Instrumental) by Marmoset ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://google.com/+MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD

Dell XPS 13 9350 (Late 2015) Review

Lisa Gade reviews the late 2015 Dell XPS 13 model 9350 with Intel 6th generation Skylake CPUs. The late 2015 model looks identical to the early 2015 that we reviewed, and that’s fine with us because the XPS 13 is one of the most portable, well made and attractive 13.3” Ultrabooks on the market. Dell changed just a few things: the CPU generational update, a slightly higher capacity battery and the addition of the USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port that replaces the mini DisplayPort. The laptop is available with Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 dual core 15 watt U series CPUs with Intel HD 520 graphics. You can get it with 4, 8 or 16 gigs of DDR3 RAM, and 128, 256 or 512 gig PCIe SSDs. It has dual band WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 and a backlit keyboard. The Infinity display with almost no bezel is eye-catching and as with the prior model, it’s available with a 1920 x 1080 matte, non-touch display or a QHD+ 3200 x 1800 gloss IGZO touch screen. This is a traditional laptop and not a convertible, and it’s the smallest 13” notebook on the market with a footprint similar to some 11.6 to 12” laptops. The base non-touch model with a Core i3, 4 gigs of RAM and a 128 gig SSD is $799. Our QHD+ touch model with the 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-6200U, 8 gigs of RAM and a 256 gig SSD is $1,399.

Talking Tech with Kobe Bryant!

Talking tech with Kobe Bryant over the Kobe 11. Behind the scenes with TLD: https://youtu.be/ocEHaCGZ5zg Video Gear I use: http://amzn.com/lm/R3B571T7PT4PWM?tag=m0494a-20 Intro Track: Calhoun (Instrumental) by Marmoset ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://google.com/+MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD

OnePlus X Review

Lisa Gade reviews the OnePlus X, the $250 Android smartphone that looks like a high end phone. The OnePlus X is clad front and back with glass (there’s a more expensive limited release ceramic version too) and it has straight metal sides, for a very iPhone 5 look. The X is available via the OnePlus invite system in the US and the EU, but we look at the Hong Kong/China import model available from exporters like GearBest who provided our review unit: http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_260030.html . It’s more readily available, but the drawback is you won’t get US LTE 4G bands. For the version OnePlus sells direct via their website, you will get 4G LTE, though bands aren’t comprehensive. This is an unlocked GSM phone with 2 SIM card slots and a microSD card slot, all in one pop-out carrier. In terms of specs, it’s basically the older OnePlus One in a smaller casing with a few tweaks. It runs OxygenOS based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on the quad core Snapdragon 801 with Adreno 330 graphics. It has 3 gigs of RAM and 16 gigs of storage. The phone has a pleasing full HD 1920 x 1080 AMOLED display, single band WiFi, Bluetooth and a GPS. It has a 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 lens and a front 8MP camera. The phone has a 2525 mAh battery that’s sealed inside and in our tests easily lasted a day on a charge (4 hours actual screen on time).

Grado SR80e: Dope Budget Headphones!

Grado SR80e: http://amzn.to/1Nhcsnr Open Back Headphones Explained: https://youtu.be/6RskGkGYtgg Grado SR60e: http://amzn.to/1NhcsUn Video Gear I use: http://amzn.com/lm/R3B571T7PT4PWM?tag=m0494a-20 Intro Track: Holidays (Instrumental) by Trimountaine ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://google.com/+MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD

HP Spectre x360 vs Lenovo Yoga 900 Comparison Smackdown

Lisa Gade compares the HP Spectre x360 and the Lenovo Yoga 900 laptops. Check out our video review of the HP Spectre x360 at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Cn8IAxsoI Check out our written review of the HP Spectre x360 at: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/HP-Spectre-x360.htm Check out our video review of the Lenovo Yoga 900 at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D4pIAreP_o Check out our written review of the Lenovo Yoga 900 at: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Lenovo-Yoga-900.htm

iPhone 6s Battery Case: Explained!

Apple's new iPhone battery case is... interesting. Mophie Juicepack Air: http://amzn.to/1jNr5UO Lifeproof case: http://amzn.to/1YXMxWV Video Gear I use: http://amzn.com/lm/R3B571T7PT4PWM?tag=m0494a-20 Intro Track: Deadmau5 - Slow Down, Start Over ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://google.com/+MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD

Microsoft Lumia 950 Review

Lisa Gade reviews the Microsoft Lumia 950, the first high end Lumia in quite some time. The Lumia 950 has a 5.2” QHD 2560 x 1440 AMOLED display and it runs Windows 10 for phones on the 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 808 with Adreno 418 graphics, 3 gigs of RAM and 32 gigs of storage. It has a removable 3,000 mAh battery and a microSD card slot. The Lumia has a front 5MP camera and a rear PureView 20MP camera with f/1.9 Carl Zeiss lens, OIS and dual LED flash. It can capture 4K video and is compatible with downloadable Lenses. The phone is available unlocked for GSM networks direct from Microsoft for $550 and AT&T offers it in the US for $600. It supports Windows Continuum so you can use the phone with a display, keyboard and mouse.

5 Facts about the LG V10!

LG V10 Review - 5 Facts about the LG Android flagship! LG V10 (White): http://amzn.to/1NcB66s LG G4 Review: https://youtu.be/VTUDzrIgZlI Video Gear I use: http://amzn.com/lm/R3B571T7PT4PWM?tag=m0494a-20 ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://google.com/+MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD

Dell XPS 15 Infinity vs. Retina MacBook Pro 15 mid 2015 Comparison Smackdown

Lisa Gade compares the Dell XPS 15 Infinity edition and the 15” Retina MacBook Pro. Check out our video review of the Dell XPS 15 Infinity at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRUgx8A9q_w Check out our written review of the Dell XPS 15 Infinity at: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Dell-XPS-15-Late-2015-Infinity.htm Check out our video review of the 15” Retina MacBook Pro at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRnVrlFfK0g Check out our written review of the 15” Retina MacBook Pro at: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/15-inch-Retina-MacBook-Pro-2015.htm

LG V10 Review

Lisa Gade reviews the LG V10, LG’s flagship phablet released in late 2015. The V10 is a large phone with a durable and textured back. It has a 5.7” IPS QHD 2560 x 1440 display and a secondary 1024 x 160 display up top for notifications, status, app launching and calling favorite folks. The phone runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with LG’s UI on the 1.8 GHz 6-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 CPU with Adreno 418 graphics, 4 gigs of RAM and 64 gigs of internal storage. US carriers sell it for approx. $699. As we’ve come to expect from LG, the V10 has a microSD card slot and a removable 3,000 mAh battery. It has dual band WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, NFC and 4G LTE. The rear 16MP camera with f/1.8 lens, OIS, laser auto-focus, 4K video recording and a two-tone flash is excellent. The smartphone has two 5MP front cameras: one for standard view and the other for wide angle photos and video.

OnePlus X Review!

OnePlus X: The premium-feeling super-budget smartphone! Cheap phones are getting good. Good phones are getting cheap. OnePlus X: https://oneplus.net/oneplus-x Wallpaper: http://i.imgur.com/JAz5hBY.jpg OnePlus X skin: https://dbrand.com/shop/oneplus-x OnePlus X First Impressions: https://youtu.be/zulLRv0GFhM Video Gear I use: http://amzn.com/lm/R3B571T7PT4PWM?tag=m0494a-20 Intro Track: https://soundcloud.com/ostberg/ostberg-summer ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://google.com/+MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MarquesBrownlee http://facebook.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD