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Buying a new cell phone is a lot like buying a new car – you have to find something that fits your needs and your lifestyle. Our list of cell phone reviews is great for finding the top ranked smartphones on the market, but it’s not so useful if the top ranked phones aren’t they type you’re looking for.

That’s exactly why we created the Interactive Cell Phone Buying Guide. It lets you select the criteria that are most important to you and get a custom-tailored list of the perfect phones for your needs. Read the rest of this entry »

There are literally thousands of different laptop models out there, and with so many configurations, it can be tough to find one that fits your needs. Here are the major criteria to look at when considering a new laptop: Read the rest of this entry »

Since we’ve started our blog here at alaTest, we’ve shown you what key features to look for in an HDTV, which Blu-ray Players are the best, and even the best surround-sound headphones, but we’ve neglected to mention perhaps the most important piece to true media immersion in your living room: Audio/Video Receivers. Yes, shame on us. Read the rest of this entry »

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it’s the start of a very special time of year: the holidays. Families reunite from across the globe for feasting and of course present sharing. You also get things like the first snow of the year, baby’s first Christmas, or the countdown on New Year’s. There’s no better way to remember the holidays than a handy camcorder, and of course alaTest has all of the helpful details in case you’re considering buying one. Read the rest of this entry »