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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 »

If you’re in the market for a new digital compact camera (and since summer vacation is in full-bore, why wouldn’t you be?), we’ve put together a quick list of the top 5 compact cameras currently rated on alaTest. Things seem to be trending towards slightly larger which feature bigger image sensors and more manual controls, but there are a few smaller compacts in the mix as well. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve gone over last month’s data, and once again, the numbers are in! We don’t always do a “Trends” post every month simply because a month generally isn’t enough time for the trends to change, but that’s not the case this time. Digital cameras and smartphones are still popular; however, the top devices in each category have seen some major changes. It also seems that notebooks are starting to overtake HDTVs in popularity. Read the rest of this entry »

Our March numbers are in, and we’ve looked over the top 10 products for the last month. Think you can guess what they are? Digital cameras were quite popular (both SLR and Compact) holding both first and second place. A total of four HDTVs also made the cut as well as three smartphones (all Android). Here’s the breakdown: Read the rest of this entry »

Printers these days range anywhere from $20 to hundreds, and it’s hard to be sure you’re not paying for more than you really need. Well, alaTest is here to help. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

Digital cameras have always been popular gift items, and digital SLRs are bound to be a popular seller this holiday season. While you might be tempted to go with the tried and true performance of a Canon or Nikon, you may want to look into what Sony has cooked up with its latest Alpha Series. Read the rest of this entry »

The holiday shopping season is truly upon us, and Black Friday is just a week away. What better way to prepare than with alaTest? We’ve got a list of some of our most popular products that are going to be on the door buster sales list. Read the rest of this entry »