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When it comes to digital SLR cameras, there are several performance levels to choose from. There are the cheaper, entry-level SLRs which are priced under $1000 (generally including a lens).Then there are the more mid-level SLRs which generally don’t cost much over $1000 (without a lens).

Lastly are the high-end SLRs intended for more professional use, which can cost several thousand dollars. Read the rest of this entry »

alaScore™ is a simple rating scale, ranging from 0 to 100. It provides you with a quick and simple method to compare similar products on alaTest websites. The higher the alaTest™ score, the higher the overall quality of the product. As you can imagine, universal rating scale has to be as consistent and objective as possible, something impossible to achieve based on just one review of a product. This is why alaScore™ is calculated based on hundreds (sometimes even thousands) of reviews from across the entire internet.

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The Android operating system and iOS (the iPhone’s operating system) are the two titans in today’s Smartphone market. We’ve pitted the two platforms against each other in a battle amongst several categories which are integral to a Smartphone.

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So you want to be the best mom/dad/uncle/grandma/(insert generic family descriptor here) by getting your son/daughter/niece/nephew/etc a fancy new portable gaming machine, but you’ve noticed that there are quite a few versions to choose from and aren’t sure which one will be the best fit.

Fear not! Your holiday shopping woes are at an end (for gaming handhelds at the least).

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HDTVs have become a hot ticket item in the past few years, and to keep up with the competitive edge, manufacturers have come up with all sorts of features in attempts to outclass each other. The problem is that even after reading countless TV reviews, it’s still difficult to know just what exactly each feature does. Here’s our quick reference guide for the most popular and most useful features in HDTVs today.

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With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, odds are many wish lists include one of the three big gaming consoles, but if you want to surprise someone or even just know a bit more about that shiny new game console your kids are asking for, it can be tough to know exactly what you’re looking at. This is our crash course for gaming consoles to help you with your holiday purchase.

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Cell phone carriers like to have exclusive devices to draw in more customers where their network quality can’t. Each carrier has its own flagship Smartphone, so we decided to take a look at the Big Four’s offerings. Of course there are plenty of other devices to choose from, so take a look at our Cell Phone Reviews to help you find the best Smartphone prices.

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HDTVs are finding their way into more and more homes, and if you’re in the market for a new flat panel HDTV, you’ve probably noticed that there are three major types to choose from: Plasma, LCD, and LED. We’ve put together a quick guide to help you decide which type is right for you.

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