The Samsung Galaxy Note isn’t for everyone. For the average consumer, the device’s 5.3-inch screen is a bit overkill, especially for those used to the 3.5-4-inch range. For me, however, the Note has become one of the best smartphone experiences I’ve ever had . During my day-to-day, I’m constantly looking at messages, following feeds and sending

The PlayStation Vita has finally arrived stateside, introducing an evolved handheld with some truly exciting technology and, quite frankly, a chip on its shoulder. We got a glimpse of the U.S. iteration at CES, and couldn’t wait to get a more extensive hands-on to see what the device is truly capable of. Seven years after the

Plain and simple, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a mobile anomaly. Falling in between a big smartphone and small tablet, the device carves out an all new place in the middle while offering a truly wonderful Android experience – an experience that I’ve fallen in love with over the past month and a half. I

When the European Union mandated that all cell phone manufacturers move over to a universal standard of using MicroUSB for charging, it left many wondering how Apple would get around the law.  The Cupertino-based company is famous for its proprietary 30-pin connector, and it was hard to fathom that they would change their designs to comply with

In the third installment of What’s On My, I’m taking a look at what apps are currently loaded onto my HTC Titan, a device that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Windows Phone has quickly become one of my top OSes, due in large part to the the awesome Metro UI and off kilter approach Microsoft has

In the second addition of What’s On My, I’m inviting viewers to check out what applications I currently have loaded onto my Galaxy Note. The unlocked Note has been available for quite some time, while the AT&T iteration is just around the corner. Did you see Samsung’s extravagant Super Bowl spot? After more than a month of use, the Note

One of the first things new tablet owners do is peruse their respective OS’s app store. Whether you’re partial to iOS, Android or Windows Phone, there are thousands and thousands of worthy apps that sets the tablet experience apart from its PC and smartphone counterparts. I think it’s fun to see what’s on other people’s

Pantech hit us with its Burst smartphone late last month, and now its Element counterpart has popped onto the AT&T scene. If you’ve ever wanted a tablet that could withstand accidental water exposure, look no further. We got a glimpse of what the device had in store for us even before the thing was unveiled at

My initial impression of the Galaxy Note when it was announced was that it was laughably big. The phone/tablet hybrid was introduced as big smartphone displays were becoming the norm. But having gotten used to devices in the 4-inch range, I just couldn’t fathom using the Note’s oversized 5.3-inch screen as my daily driver. How

A high-ranking source with a major electronics retailer has told TechnoBuffalo to expect the long-rumored Apple TV set this April, or possibly May at the latest. Speaking on conditions of anonymity, the source said they’ve seen “gorgeous, very thin” pre-production versions of the set in person, and that they employ OLED panels at various sizes

What do you get when you take BlackBerry Bold 9900 guts and stick them inside Porsche designed hardware? Why, the exorbitantly priced $2,400 BlackBerry P9981, clad with stainless steel materials and leather-wrapped back. Also: An unnecessarily cramped keyboard. A mass consumption device this is not. Forged by the minds of Porsche, the P9981 is meant to

In my years of unboxing videos, never has a phone made me nervous to hold and use. The $2,400 BlackBerry P9981 carries that dubious distinction. Essentially a BlackBerry Bold 9900, this Porsche designed device is crafted with stainless steel materials along with a grippy leather-clad back. It looks high-end, and certainly feels high-end, but I’m

Not to get all curmudgeonly on smartphone manufacturers, but the rate at which “new” Android phones hit the market is getting ridiculous. There was a great Best Buy commercial early last year that perfectly captured my sentiment. Titled Outdated World, the ad shows how quickly electronics become old hat, and the reactions of people who

Once in a while a cause comes along that you simply can’t ignore, and standing up against the threat to the Internet that SOPA and PIPA present is one of those causes. TechnoBuffalo will be  joining the January 18 Internet protest against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) by going

With AT&T’s 4G LTE rollout currently underway, more devices, like the Pantech Burst, are hopping off the production line. The more, the merrier, we say. As a device aimed at the lower-end market, the Burst packs some pretty impressive specs, particularly at its $49.99 asking price. The Burst comes equipped with a 1.2Ghz dual-core processor,

Having trouble keeping track of Samsung’s ever-expanding Galaxy line of phones? Prepare to add another flash card to your studying.  Earlier today Samsung took advantage of the CES 2012 stage to announce the expansion of their 4G network and the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G.  This iteration of the ubiquitous Galaxy line is packing a 1.5

Some of you may remember that I’m an advocate of the first Titan, even made it my daily driver. Now faced with the new iteration, I couldn’t wait to check out a quick comp. Verdict? Very nice indeed. The II’s soft-touch plastic feels really nice in the hand, the photo-snapping chops are robust (at a

It’s official, the TechnoBuffalo Herd has all pulled into Las Vegas and we’re ready to start rocking CES 2012 with all of the coverage you could want.  Be sure to tune in through out the week for all of your CES coverage needs.  From phones to televisions to tablets, TechnoBuffalo will have you covered.  Be

CES hasn’t officially kicked off yet, and some eagle eyed tipster sent Engadget a picture of an AT&T Branded Galaxy Note poster in the public viewing area of the Las Vegas Convention Center.  Curiously, there doesn’t seem to be an LTE or 4G indicator on the device which appears to have lost it’s one giant

When the Galaxy Note was introduced last September, it was difficult to imagine ever using such a large phone. With a 5.3″ display, the device doesn’t exactly fly under the radar, especially out in public. Out of all the phones I’ve tested, the Note easily attracted the most attention and, after folks saw it in

Envious of our neighbors across the pond? Unfortunately, a lot of quality phones never make it to U.S. shores, meaning most consumers will never get to experience devices like the behemoth Galaxy Note (my current daily driver, which might come here soon, we just don’t know). If you do take the plunge with an unlocked

Droid 4 specs have been leaking out all over the place despite the fact that Verizon has yet to officially announce the device.  Even though there not yet been a formal announcement, we now have something that pretty much cinches the phones existence: A demo unit. TechnoBuffalo just managed to get its hands on a

When the Samsung Galaxy Note was announced a few months back, many wondered whether it was a phone, tablet or something we’d haven’t even heard of. At 5.3-inches of screen, the device absolutely towers over smartphones currently on the market. We got a brief hands-on in September and came away impressed despite its massive size.

There’s been no shortage of tablet devices this year, and Verizon is seeing fit to say goodbye to 2011 by introducing an oddly named Honeycomb line: Xyboard. How the honchos at Big Red ever thought the name would catch on, we’ll never know. In a market dominated by the iPad and Kindle Fire, out comes

When we announced the TechnoBuffalo merchandise store back on December 7, we promised that all the profits would be donated to the American Cancer Society.  We also said that any time we got over $100 in our account we would make a video showing you that we were keeping to our word.  Little did we