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Over the past few months, the tablet market has gotten a few new contenders, specifically the third generation iPad and the Asus Transformer Prime. These new models have caused some interesting changes among our top tablet charts. Read the rest of this entry »

In one of the earlier posts, we took you through the very basics of the technical world of television. Now that we have provided adequate information about the types of TVs and the difference between them, it’s time to delve into deeper details. The choice between an LCD and an LED is fairly easy- the latter has an obvious edge over the former, it is technically more advanced and has superior picture quality. All said done, if you are out to buy a new TV, it makes sense to invest in an LED. Read the rest of this entry »

Our March numbers are in, and we’ve looked over the top 10 products for the last month. Think you can guess what they are? Digital cameras were quite popular (both SLR and Compact) holding both first and second place. A total of four HDTVs also made the cut as well as three smartphones (all Android). Here’s the breakdown: Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to smartphones, it’s very easy to classify them by their operating systems, mainly Android, iOS, and WP7. Often times, the operating is the first criteria a person chooses when hunting for a new smartphone. So, have you ever wondered which phone is the best choice for each operating system? Read the rest of this entry »

A visit to an electronic shop can be a particularly harrowing experience. You are surrounded by hundreds of electronic gadgets of all shapes, sizes, brands and prices and in the middle of all this, you are expected to make an informed choice. For example, you go to the nearest electronic store to buy a new television set for your home. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple has gone a long way to ensure that the iPod is consistently the best MP3 player on the market. It has held that top spot since the original iPod came out in 2001. Since then, we’ve seen the iPod Nano, Shuffle, and Touch, all favorites amongst consumers. The only place the iPod can’t compete is in the lower price-points, but it has never had to. However, now there are a few true competitors in the higher price ranges; can the iPod keep up? Read the rest of this entry »

With the recent release of the Sony PlayStation Vita, the handheld gaming sector has some newly fueled competition. The Vita offers some fresh new titles that showcase its graphics superiority and improved features, but Nintendo preempted the Vita with a few new titles as well, intended for the Nintendo 3DS. So what are some of the best handheld titles out right now? Read the rest of this entry »

A good surround sound speaker system can add that extra oomph to your home theater. Typically, a surround sound system consists of five satellite speakers and a subwoofer. In the recent past, some systems have come up with two or three speakers, but, the sound quality invariably suffers in such cases. If you have recently bought a home theatersystem, chances are that you are looking for the ideal surround sound speakers which complement the home theatre. Luckily for you, you have arrived at the just the right place. Read the rest of this entry »