Credit: REUTERS/Albert Gea Immediately after Samsung showed me its new Galaxy S7 and GS7 edge smartphones in mid-February at a business-focused media event in Manhattan, I wrote a GS7 first impressions story on the Acela train back home to Beantown. (Hatechu Amtrak Wi-Fi; Luvyou Verizon mobile hotspot.) The next day, I published a blog post with some important details on the two new Galaxys’ 15w Qi wireless charging features. And last week I put together a tips article designed to help smartphone buyers who might be on the fence determine which of the two new Galaxy S7s is a better fit. That story was particularly well-received, so I teamed up with IDG.tv (CIO.com’s dedicated video team) to put together the clip you see above. This GS7 versus GS7 edge video is purposefully quick and dirty — and light on technical details — so if it’s specifics you seek, read the aforementioned story. REUTERS/Albert Gea All of this is to say that I’m making sure I know everything about these two phones — even the grubby, pint-size secrets — before I write a real evaluation. I believe it takes at least three weeks, and often a month or more, to see all the real standout strengths and hidden warts of any cutting-edge gadget. And at a time when the vast majority of reviewers rush to publish me-first smartphone reviews, journalists with some patience can use that flawed mentality to their advantage. Or at least that’s what I tell myself. Anyway, stay tuned to my Tech-ticism blog, or follow me on Twitter, for my review. Hint: I really like the new phones, especially the GS7 edge, but … AS (Hat tip to IDG.tv’s Chris Hebert for making me look good on video … or at least as good as possible; Chris is a master with the camera, but he’s no @#$&*%^ magician.) Related content opinion Tom Brady's pricey PJs pack 'recovery tech' for athletes Under Armour's new TB12 pajamas aren't cheap, but they promise to rejuvenate your body after workouts. And they just might work, according to a study from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. By Al Sacco Jan 05, 2017 2 mins Health and Fitness Software Wearables Consumer Electronics opinion Budweiser 'smart' beer fridge encourages drinking on the job The new 'Bud-E Fridge' IoT smart refrigerator automatically orders more beer for you and your coworkers when supplies get low, and it's available for a limited time for free, if you're located in Chicago, New York or Los Angeles. By Al Sacco Dec 06, 2016 2 mins Media and Entertainment Industry Internet of Things Consumer Electronics opinion Why Samsung should release a Note 8 Samsung denies reports that it's planning to release another Note smartphone, but it would be a major misstep for the company to do away with what is perhaps its most important smartphone brand. Here's why. By Al Sacco Oct 26, 2016 4 mins Small and Medium Business Technology Industry Smartphones news analysis Google makes more than Samsung, Apple on flagship phone The price Google charges for its Pixel XL smartphone is closer to what it costs to make the phone than what both Samsung and Apple charge for the GS7 and iPhone 7, but Google still makes more money. Here's why. By Al Sacco Oct 25, 2016 3 mins Small and Medium Business iPhone Manufacturing Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe