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At alaTest, we have been celebrating the spirit of the holiday season in our recent few posts. With one week to go for the New Year’s eve, we are hoping that you would have finished your gift shopping. In fact, this is the time when people really start getting into the holiday mode. Offices begin to shut down, the whole city is decorated in shades of red and green and most likely, you are hoping to start your new year with a bang. Read the rest of this entry »

So, you woke up one fine day and realized that there are just two weeks to go before Christmas and you still haven’t bought any holiday gifts. You console yourself by saying that you will manage somehow but deep down, you are beginning to enter panic mode. Every year, you promise yourself that you won’t let things get to this, but somehow they always do. Once again, you are left pressed for time. If you have witnessed the same situation recently, this post might just be what you are looking for. At alaTest, we are giving you a list of some of the most convenient things to buy as last minute gifts. Read the rest of this entry »

In our previous post, we focused on affordable gifts for the holiday season. This week, we will focus on the other extreme i.e. luxury gadgets. If you are in the mood for indulging in some unmatchable experiences, you must browse through the list of luxury gadgets we have put together for you. These gadgets are not simply things that adorn your living room, they will enrich your holiday season by providing state-of-the-art experiences. Isn’t that what luxury is all about? This holiday season, give your loved ones one more reason to celebrate and rejoice. Read the rest of this entry »

The holiday season is here again! It is time for celebration and festivities, but its also time for buying gifts for your loved ones. Once you actually get down to it, you will realize that buying gifts isn’t as easy as it sounds. To begin with, you have to come up with original gift ideas for different people according to their personal preferences. At the same time, you also have to keep your budget in mind. If you have to buy a number of gifts, you will have to be strategic about your finances. All in all, buying gifts might just end up spoiling your holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »

In the past, it was next to impossible to get a decent laptop under $500-$600. Things sure have changed since then. Now, you can find a great laptop even if you are running on a tight budget. And the best part is that you won’t even have to settle for a not-so-impressive laptop. Instead, you can buy yourself a light, sleek and high performing laptop under $600. If you are looking for something cheaper, you can easily find a netbook priced under $400. All said done, a lavish budget is no longer a prerequisite for a great laptop. Read the rest of this entry »

We have all heard about DSLR’s and just how great they are. But, the truth is that not all of us are photography enthusiasts looking for professional accuracy and excellence. To the contrary, most of us use our cameras exclusively on vacations or some other rare occasions. For all such people, a simple compact point and shoot camera is the ideal option as it is portable and not too expensive. Unlike a DSLR which has several complicated settings, a compact camera is extremely easy to use and it delivers on the performance front. For the common man out there who clicks photos once in a while, a compact point and shoot camera is the perfect choice. Read the rest of this entry »

Even though 10-inch tablets like the Apple iPad were an absolute rage in the markets, a need was felt for a more comfortably sized tablet. The recent flurry of 7-inch tablets is a result of this phenomenon. Over the past few months, close to half a dozen tablets have hit the market, the most recent of them being the iPad Mini. The biggest USP of a 7-inch tablet is the size, it is smaller than a regular tablet and larger than a smartphone. It has almost all the features of a regular tablet even as it is relatively cheaper. Read the rest of this entry »

Buying a professional DSLR is no child’s play since there are several intricate details that you will need to consider before making your final choice. For best results, the lens has to be ideal, the camera should be compatible with a host of devices and it must give you maximum creative control. Your job is to find a camera which strikes a perfect balance between all these elements. Read the rest of this entry »