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 »
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 »
Last week, we gave you a list of the top five entry level DSLR‘s for beginners. This week, we are going to take a step backward (yes, you heard that right. Backward, not forward) from there as we try and make the choice between a compact camera and a DSLR easier. Having said that, we must acknowledge, right at the very beginning, that the choice is not a simple one. There are several technical, personal as well as economic factors to be considered. But, we are going to try our best to break it down into simpler elements. Read the rest of this entry »
Of all the audio equipment in your home, your computer speakers possibly get used the most. It was in 2010 that the New York Times reported on internet use in America catching up with TV use. Two years later, it is safe to assume that the average consumer spends far more time before the computer than before a TV with a home theater.Wouldn’t it make sense then to invest in a pair of quality, but affordable computer speakers?
The normal layman out there might just get intimidated with the complicated features offered by a Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera or a DSLR as it is commonly called. An absolute must-have for professional photographers, a DSLR is gaining popularity among amateurs as well. In fact, it is the ideal kind of camera for anyone passionate about photography. Read the rest of this entry »
There definitely was a time when the Apple iPad had absolute authority over the domain of tablets. If the iPad 3 was released in that day and age, nobody would even compare it with other similar gadgets. However, things sure have changed. Even though the Apple iPad continues to impress its fans, it has some close competitors to play against now. It’s only been a few days since Apple released the iPad 3 and comparisons are already ripe with the Galaxy Note 10.1. Read the rest of this entry »
The moment you decide to buy a new digital camera, the first thing you think of is the megapixel count. Such is the pervasiveness of the megapixel myth that we forget to even consider other (more important) factors. So, let’s try and answer the big question- How much does the megapixel count matter or does it matter at all? Read the rest of this entry »
When the tablet was first launched in 2010, people were still confused whether it was a smaller version of a laptop or a bigger version of a smartphone. It was seen as a schizophrenic cross between the two- it didnt come with the extensive features of a laptop but it offered something a laptop never could- portability, convenience and the sleek minimalistic design (thanks to the iPad). These are just some of the features which made tablets a major success in the gadget world. Read the rest of this entry »
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