2010 saw some stellar video game releases, including several excellent sequels and prequels. In this post, I’ll round up some of the most popular and best-rated games for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console. If you don’t know what to add under the Christmas tree for your favorite gamer, start with these suggestions – or have a look at the top-scoring Xbox 360 games on alaTest!
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The iPhone 4 isn’t just a Smartphone; it’s a fashion statement. With such a stylish device, it only makes sense that its accessories should be equally stylish, and if they can’t be stylish, they’d better have a damned good reason why, like those ugly protective casings that enclose your iPhone in some tank-like skin.
Speaking of cases, we’ll start there. Read the rest of this entry »
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with the recent popularity of HDTVs, many people are looking for a great digital High Definition camcorder to replace their aging Standard Definition models. Whether you’re purchasing it as a gift or to immortalize the holidays in the form of digital film, there is a wide selection of HD camcorders to choose from.
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 »
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).
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.
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.