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At a joint event in Hong Kong hosted by Samsung and Google, the Galaxy Nexus was just announced. On the heels of the iPhone 4S announcement, the Galaxy Nexus has some big shoes to fill, but just like the 4S announcement, the Galaxy Nexus was met with mixed reviews. Read the rest of this entry »

The wait is finally over, and the next iPhone has finally been revealed; however, it was met with a mixed reception. Everyone was expecting Apple to introduce a truly revolutionary iPhone 5, and many people’s hopes were smashed when Tim Cook announced the iPhone 4S instead. Read the rest of this entry »

With so many choices to choose from, picking the right set of headphones can be difficult, but the first thing you should decide on is the style. When we say “style” we don’t mean how cool they look, but rather, the form factor. Modern headphones typically fall into one of four categories: circum-aural, supra-aural, earbud, and in-ear. What does it all mean? Glad you asked. Read the rest of this entry »

Smartphones are a perfect example of the progression of cellular tech, but if you’re like me, one thing you hate to do with your smartphone is actually hold it against your ear. Smartphones were designed to do a lot of things, but comfort certainly wasn’t a priority. That’s exactly where Bluetooth Headsets come in, providing both comfort and convenience, and conveniently for you, we have a list of the current top dogs. Read the rest of this entry »

The numbers are in and it’s time for another round of top product trends on alaTest. It was a really close race this time, with a lot of great products making top listing, so instead of the usual top 5, we’re going for a top 10! Read the rest of this entry »

Back in 2007 when the original iPhone was released, its 3.5-inch display was considered fairly monstrous for a phone. At the time, most smartphone displays were well under 3 inches, and only a few spanned the entire face of the phone, the rest opting for a BlackBerry half screen/half button approach. But larger screens caught on, and today the 3.5-inch display of the iPhone seems relatively small, compared to 4.3 and even 5-inch phones. Read the rest of this entry »

After about 3 months of availability in Europe and Asia, our current top-rated cell phone known as the Galaxy S II has finally seen an official announcement for a release in the U.S. Read the rest of this entry »

Here at alaTest, we offer something unique. Yes, you can search for electronics and gadgets on Amazon or Newegg.com, but their ultimate goal is to sell you a product. alaTest is a shopper’s companion. We’re not trying to sell you anything; our goal is to help you find the perfect product and then show you where you can get it at the best price. Read the rest of this entry »