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Sony Xperia Z1 – Review – 10 Part Review

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Below are all my review posts covering the Sony Xperia Z1.

Part 1 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/19/first-impressions-and-review-part-1-of-the-sony-xperia-z1/

Part 2 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/20/review-part-2-sony-xperia-z1/

Part 3 -https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/20/real-life-experience-with-the-sony-xperia-z1-camera/

Part 4 -https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/21/camera-test-sony-xperia-z1-vs-iphone-5s/

Part 5 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/21/mega-camera-shootout-iphone-5s-vs-sony-xperia-z1-share-you-view-on-the-better-phone/

Part 6 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/21/battery-stats-sony-z1-vs-iphone-5s/

Part 7 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/22/final-thoughts-on-the-cameras-of-the-sony-xperia-z1-vs-iphone-5s/

Part 8 -https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/22/sony-xperia-z1-roxfit-desert-tan-book-case-review/

Part 9 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/23/sony-xperia-z1-views-a-week-later/

Part 10 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/24/sony-xperia-z1-the-final-season/

Motorola Moto G – Review – 8 Part Review

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Below are all the review posts I have written on the Motorola Moto G.

First Impressions – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/12/17/motorola-moto-g-first-impressions/

Part 1 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/12/18/motorola-moto-g-review-part-1/

Part 2 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/12/19/motorola-moto-g-review-part-2/

Part 3 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/12/20/motorola-moto-g-review-part-3-accessories/

Part 4 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/12/21/motorola-moto-g-review-part-4/

Misc sections-

Firmware update – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/12/20/motorola-moto-g-receiving-android-kit-kat-full-details/

Moto G vs iPhone 5S battery -https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/12/24/why-i-hate-my-iphone-5s-but-love-my-moto-g/

Camera comparison – iPhone 5S vs Moto G – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/12/27/you-decide-which-camera-took-which-photo-iphone-5s-vs-moto-g/

Motorola Moto X – Review – 4 Part Review

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Below are all the review posts I have written on the Moto X.

Part 1 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/05/10/moto-x-quick-impressions/

Part 2 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/05/12/motorola-moto-x-audio-and-other-quirks/

Part 3 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/05/11/moto-x-vs-samsung-s5-camera-low-light/

Part 4 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/05/11/part-2-moto-x-camera-samples-vs-samsung-s5/

Samsung Note 3 – Review – 16 Part Review

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Below are all the review posts I have written on the Samsung Note 3. As a recap, I looked at the Note 3 and was not happy with it when it first got released. 3 months later I had another shot and loved it.

Part a – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/02/12/samsung-galaxy-note-3-thoughts/

Part 1 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2013/09/28/samsung-galaxy-note-3-impressions-2/

Part 2 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/01/01/samsung-note-3-3-months-later-impressions/

Part 3 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/01/02/samsung-note-3-3-months-later-day-2-review/

Part 4 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/01/03/samsung-note-3-3-months-later-review-day-3/

Photo Samples – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/01/04/photo-samples-from-the-samsung-note-3/

Part 5 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/01/06/samsung-note-3-3-months-later-review-day-5/

One Handed Use – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/01/10/samsung-note-3-one-handed-use/

Part 6 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/01/14/samsung-note-3-review-3-months-later-day-14/

Camera shootout – Note 3 vs iPhone 5S – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/01/15/camera-shootout-samsung-note-3-vs-iphone-5s/

Part 7 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/03/19/samsung-galaxy-note-3-lifetime-3-monthly-update/

USB Audio – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/02/05/samsung-note-3-galaxy-gear-and-fiio-e18-portable-usb-dacamp-home-entertainment/

Video Tips and Tricks – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/02/26/own-the-samsung-note-3-watch-tips-and-tricks/

Loudspeaker Comparison Test – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/03/08/sony-z1-compact-vs-iphone-5s-vs-samsung-note-3-loudspeaker-tests/

Firmware update details – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/07/01/samsung-note-3-new-software-update-details-of-new-features-added/

And.

What’s new with the Samsung Note 3 UK BTU Kitkat update

LG G Watch – Ultimate Review – 9 Part Review

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Below are all the 9 review posts written about the LG G Watch. Happy reading.

First Impressions – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/07/08/lg-g-watch-immediate-first-impressions/

Part 1 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/07/09/lg-g-watch-update/

Part 2 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/07/10/lg-g-watch-update-2/

Part 3 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/07/14/lg-g-watch-update-after-a-few-days/

Part 4 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/07/17/lg-g-watch-just-over-a-week-later/

Part 5 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/07/31/lg-g-watch-review-update-design-disaster/

Part 6 – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/08/04/lg-g-watch-corrosion-update/

Corrosion update – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/08/07/lg-g-watch-corrosion-update-review/

Conclusion – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2014/08/09/lg-g-watch-corrosion-conclusion-review-the-unanswered-questions/

Honor 6 – 12 part review

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Below are all 12 parts of my Honor 6 review.

Honor 6 – review – part 1

Honor 6 – camera samples

Honor 6 – review – part 2

Honor 6 – review – camera samples

Honor 6 – review – part 3 – camera

Honor 6 – review – audio and more

Honor 6 – review – conclusion

Extra review sections.

3 Way Camera shootout – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/01/28/camera-shootout-htc-desire-eye-vs-samsung-note-4-vs-honor-6/

My Flickr Honor 6 album – https://www.flickr.com/photos/gavinfabl100/sets/72157650041826847/

Following a major firmware update the Emotion UI got updated to v3. Below are the posts with the new screen shots –

Audio – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/02/05/honor-6-review-part-4a/

Camera – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/02/04/honor-6-review-part-3a/

Main sections – https://gavinsgadgets.com/2015/02/03/honor-6-review-part-2a/

Honor 6 – review – conclusion

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So what do I think about this pocket rocket of a phone. Marvellous. If I did not have my Note 4, I would go for one of these. It is super nimble and has not shown me any issues.

The magazine style lock screen that changes the picture every time with lock screen controls is a neat touch. The settings and options are endless but in turn cater for everything I needed. All my specialist apps worked just fine.

The camera punched higher than I expected and I have taken some great photos. I also like some of the versatility and fun parts of the camera.

The android skin does not bother me whatsoever. I enjoy change and now I have seen the next version of the Emotion UI v3 and it is a much flatter improved design and look.

Using the Honor 6 has also made me wonder if a smaller size phone is a better option. I say this because my Note 4 dwarfs over in size and yet it is so much easier to use the Honor 6.

If you have any questions for me, please let me know. And if you want to know more head over to Amazon.

Amazon UK – Honor 6 deal

Honor 6 – review – audio and more

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Before I get to the sound and audio quality, lets look at the lock screen shortcuts. Half pull up or full up to see all of the options.

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So far I have covered off various aspects of the phone. Now lets look at the music app. If you wanted to use Google Play Music, this app is available naturally and installed along with all the other core Google apps.

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The music app is fairly simple. It allows you to see your music split into various ways, as well as moods.

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The music app also allows you to create playlists and has a few settings. Otherwise it’s a simple affair.

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So how good is the inbuilt headphone amp. The sound through the headphones is good and better than I had expected. It is remarkable that the phone costs around £250. In the system sound settings there is a toggle for DTS. It is best to leave this on as it adds some extra oomph, bass and depth but without being overkill whatsoever. I tried the following headphones with the Honor 6. The V-Moda Crossfade M-100s were driven loudly and accurately. I then tried Sennheiser HD518. The Sennheisers needed more headphone amp volume so did not go to a loud level.

Next I connected my USB DAC (Sabre USB Android DAC and Cayin C5 headphone amp). I used an app called USB Audio Player PRO to control everything. This works brilliantly, so USB Audio is supported in this setup. I then connected via Bluetooth and used a pair of Plantronics BackBeat Pro cans. Apt-x bluetooth codec is present and makes a difference too as the sound coming from these was excellent.

Talking of wireless, Chromecast is supported along with cast screen. The Honor 6 has an infra red blaster that is not documented nor does it come with any software installed for it. Yet a quick search on XDA Developers revealed a bespoke app made by Huawei that works a treat. I had tried a few other Infra Red remote apps but none of them worked apart from Huawei’s own app.

The loudspeaker is average, and perhaps the weakest link of the whole package. A bit tiny and does not go that too loud. Acceptable.

Tomorrow I will pen my conclusion.