Before you let someone talk you into a computer because of all the snazzy things it does or how it looks, remember that the key question you should ask is: What will I be using it for? This more than anything affects what you should look for.
Apple iMac review
// Buyer's Guides // Product Reviews
Well at long last the new iMac has been released by Apple.
New imac review
The latest Apple iMac offers a high-performance NVIDIA graphics card that will bring all the power you need to the latest 3D games and graphics-intensive applications.
The new upgrade includes faster processors and twice the memory for all iMacs, a big improvement.
With up to 4GB of memory standard (2GB on the entry model), faster processing speeds and hard drive space up to 1TB it really is a powerful desktop computer.
You still have the same choice of screen size ie. 20inch and 24 inch. The new iMac is so energy efficient, it meets ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements and has earned the EPEAT Gold rating and in these green consious times that has to be commended. More »
Apple iphone review
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Released in America in 2007, Apple’s iPhone was at the forefront of mobile phone technology. It won Time Magazines ‘Invention of the Year’ not long after it was launched, and sold hundreds of thousands of units. The original iPhone has since been replaced with a more advanced model the iPhone 3G.
The iPhone 3G (available on O2) is roughly the same size and weight as its earlier counterpart. It also has the same screen size, liquid crystal display, and 2 mega pixel camera.
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XBox 360 vs. PS 3 vs. Nintendo Wii
To hear their supporters argue the points, the comparison between XBox 360, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii is the gamer fight of the century. These three major video-game consoles are not only fighting each other on store shelves, but in the hearts of their supporters. But which is best for you?
Choosing a Digital Camera
// Buyer's Guides // Digital Photography
If you’re still using film cameras, you need to join the 21st century! There are enough advantages to digital cameras that many camera manufacturers either don’t make film cameras any more or don’t make as many. With digital, you store the photos on a computer or on another electronic device and only print the shots you want. You can easily do manipulation and touch-up of the photos yourself.
Wireless Networks: What Do I Need to Get Set Up?
If you’re still stuck in the world of dial-up Internet access, it’s way past time for you to join the wireless world. Here are the steps you need to take.
What You Might Not Know About HDTV
// HDTV
Are you still watching TV on an old standard low-definition TV set?
Here are facts that you need to know, as you get ready to finally bring your viewing habits into the 21st world of HDTV (High Definition Television).
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