Canon Vixia HG21 Camcorder Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the Canon Vixia HG21 camcorder. The Canon Vixia HG21 was unveiled in August and sells for $1,268.88 on Amazon.com. Digital Trends puts the HG21 in the top ranks of 2008 consumer camcorders.
Quote from the review: "As we reported in the recent JVC GZ-HD40 review, high-definition hard disc drive and flash memory-based camcorders are arriving fast and furiously. One of the newest on the scene is the Canon Vixia HG21, a model with a whopping 120GB HDD, a 3.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, potent 12x zoom and optical image stabilization to help eliminate the shakes from your videos. Read more

Posted on Wed, 8 Oct 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

BlackBerry Storm Review

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RIM, Verizon and Vodafone announced today officially the first touchscreen BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Storm. In September a video demonstrating the BlackBerry Storm got leaked. The verdict about the unique clickable touchscreen of the Storm was not very positive. Now Engadget just published a hands-on review of the BlackBerry Storm and their verdict about the BlackBerry touchscreen user interface is actually very positive.
Apparently the way the Storm works is very close to how other BlackBerry phones work and make it easy for existing BlackBerry users to get used to. Read more

Posted on Wed, 8 Oct 2008 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Palit Radeon HD 4870 Sonic Dual Edition Review

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Techgage published a review of the he Radeon HD 4870 Sonic Dual Edition graphics card.
Quote from the review: "It's no secret that the HD 4870 is one of the best overall GPUs on the market right now, but with so much selection from vendors, it's hard to choose the "best" one. Palit has a definite winner with their Sonic Dual Edition though. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nikon D700 Review

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DPReview published an in-depth review of the Nikon D700 DSLR camera.
Quote from the review: "The imaging side of the D700 is pretty much the same as the D3; it shares the acclaimed 12.1MP full frame ('FX') sensor and has the same processing engine, so we would presume output to be almost identical. The main differences (aside from being considerably smaller) are physical; there's a different shutter (good for 150,000 exposures rather than 300,000 on the D3), different viewfinder prism (with 95% coverage) and a slower burst rate. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

NZXT Khaos Full Tower Enclosure Review

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Tweaktown published a review of the NZXT Khaos Full Tower Enclosure.
Quote from the review: "NZXT began life in 2004 and had a goal of producing a product line that was geared toward enthusiasts and gamers. From the beginning, they have shown a love for those who are looking to eke out that little bit of extra performance from there machine. Even in the beginning when they used pretty basic design builds for some of their initial products, these folks have always added something to the build to make it different from everybody else. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Another WowWee Rovio Review

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Yesterday we reported already about a WowWee Rovio Review here is yet another raving review of the cool Wi-Fi Spy Robot by RoboCommunity.
Quote from the review: "While I used Windows XP for the setup and initial uses of Rovio, I just couldn't bring myself to keep using Windows. Happily, Rovio seems to function just as well under Linux with Firefox as it did on Windows. The two way audio features only works with Internet Explorer, so I had to give that up, otherwise things seem about the same. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sapphire Radeon HD 4550 Review

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Tweaktown published a review of the Sapphire Radeon HD 4550 Graphics Card.
Quote from the review: "The low to mid-range market has been heating up over the past few months; NVIDIA released the 9500 GT which I personally felt was a massive disappointment due to the price to performance ratio when compared to the 9600 GSO. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wicked Lasers Sonar II Blu-ray Laser Review

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Today we are checking out one of the most expensive and cool lasers ever offered. The Wicked Lasers Sonar II produces a bright blue beam that can be seen in daylight.

Inside the shiny white case, the Sonar II has a real Sony Blu-ray diode that would be found inside a Blu-ray player. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2008 13:57:39 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

WowWee Rovio Review

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We already raved quite a bit about the WowWee Rovio spy robot. It is one of our hottest gift tips for the Holidays. We already reported about a Rovio unboxing and now there is a full Rovio Review that also contains a video that shows the software interface with the Rovio transmitted video. It just looks awesome how you can steer Rovio around a remote room and point the camera towards the things you want to inspect. Read more

Posted on Sun, 5 Oct 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Review

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Hardware Pacers published a review of the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 webcam.
Quote from the review: "The VX-5000 is one of Microsoft's low-price midrange LifeCam models. Microsoft's LifeCam series cameras are an exceptional way to enhance Internet Communications. User’s can now share meaningful connections with friends and family using sight and sound all through the convenience of the internet. Read more

Posted on Sat, 4 Oct 2008 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

SageTV HD Media Extender Review

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Today we are checking out the SageTV HD Media Extender. The device streams music, photos, and video from the PC to a TV in another room.

The SageTV device isn’t perfect and has a few quirks that potential owners need to be aware of. One is the lack of built-in Wi-Fi. If you are a fan of SageTV's media Center software, the device may still be exactly what you need. Read more

Posted on Fri, 3 Oct 2008 13:26:19 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Canon EOS 50D Review

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The PhotographyBlog published a review of the new Canon EOS 50D SLR camera. The Canon 50D is one of our Top 100 Holiday Gift Tips for 2008.
The Canon 50D sports a high resolution of 15.1MP amongst other great features.
Quote from the review: "The Canon EOS 50D is outwardly almost identical to its predecessor, the EOS 40D, having the same dimensions (145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm), and weighing 10g less at 730g without a lens fitted. Where cheaper entry-level DSLR cameras use plastics, the 50D has a magnesium alloy body which should make it more durable in the long term. The finish seems tough and resilient too, and the memory card and battery doors are dust and moisture resistant, making the 50D potentially better suited to hostile environments, whether they're encountered on a photo shoot in the Himalayas or a trip to the seaside. There's a textured area on both the deep hand-grip and around the thumb-rest on the rear of the camera, and unlike the cheaper 450D and 1000D models, this camera is perfect for everyone with normal to large-sized hands. Read more

Posted on Fri, 3 Oct 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung PN50A450 Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends tested the Samsung PN50A450 Plasma HDTV.
Quote from the review: "Big doesn't have to mean expensive. Although the high-end 1080p resolution has become the de facto standard for most HDTV buyers as prices have fallen, Samsung's PN50A450 plasma-screen TV cuts resolution down to 720p in order to offer more screen real estate for the buck. Read more

Posted on Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

OCZ Dominatrix Laser Gaming Mouse Review

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Today we are looking at the OCZ Dominatrix laser gaming mouse. The mouse is a bargain at close to $40 compared to the $80 or more that comparable gaming mice retail for. Performance is very good as well.

This is perfect for gamers on a budget wanting a high-end gaming mouse that performs well for gaming at high sensitivity levels. The addition of on-board memory and adjustable weight means the Dominatrix has most everything a gamer could want. Read more

Posted on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:22:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Blogs and Product Reviews Significantly Influence Mobile Buyers says Report

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A new report from ad-ology shows that 60.5% of consumers who recently purchased a mobile phone said that online product reviews and user comments weighed significantly in their buying decisions. The reports show that 30% of people felt that blogs had the same level of influence on buying decisions.

Key findings showed that buyers likely to rate online blogs and reviews highly tended to be 18 to 34 year olds with higher than average incomes. 26.3% of buyers said they prefer to buy online rather than in a store. The price of the phone isn't as important to most buyers as the phone quality and the quality of the mobile network. Read more

Posted on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:44:07 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

JVC Everio GZ-HD40 120GB Camcorder Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends tested the JVC Everio GZ-HD40 digital camcorder and published a review.
Quote from the review: "The inexorable march away from tapes and discs has picked up steam in Camcorder Land-and this trend will continue until MiniDV and DVD home video makers take their place on the obsolete shelf next to Walkman cassette music players and analog televisions.
This won't happen overnight, but it's happening right in front of our eyes as flash-based and hard disk drive camcorders win-over the public and take share from competing formats. Basically, it's the iPod Phenomenon dramatically reshaping the camcorder biz.
According to industry execs, tape and DVD cam sales are dropping while the new-and definitely cooler-formats take over. Almost all of the recent releases were memory card, flash or HDD based. And many of them are high-definition. I'm a big fan of high-def hard drive camcorders because their storage capabilities can't be beat. It's great not worrying if you have enough blank tape or DVDs for saving memories. And the small size and weight of flash-based models is also a winner. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

COWON iAUDIO 7 MP3 Player Reviewed

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The Techlounge published a review of the COWON iAUDIO 7 MP3 Player.
Quote from the review: "I don't hate the player, and I'm certainly not disappointed with it. I just have a hard time recommending it, unless you know you're willing to spend time with a machine and learn how to really manipulate it, as opposed to going on intuition. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

T-Mobile G1 Reviews reveal the Good and the Bad

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T-Mobile and Google unveiled the first Android based phone yesterday dubbed T-Mobile G1 with Google. The T-Mobile G1 will go on sale on October 22nd for $179 with a 2-year customer agreement. Now the question is if the first Android phone is something you want to buy right away or if you should wait for the next generation. Some sites got their hands on the T-Mobile G1 and published their impressions which reveal both good and bad things about the G1. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:52:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Flat Out Ultimate Carnage PC Review

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GamePyre published a review of the Flat Out Ultimate Carnage PC Review.
Quote from the review: "What can I say? This game rocked. Every single aspect of the game was impressive. The sound was great (awesome crashing effects and a kicking soundtrack), the graphics were just phenomenal from every single aspect and perspective. The cars are beautifully rendered and they crumple up just as beautifully in case of a collision. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:31:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Roku Netflix Player Review

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The TechLounge published a review of the Roku Netflix Player.
Quote from the review: "It's clear that the shortcomings are all Netflix-based, the greatest of all being selection. They don't have a lot of recent content, and they have a lot of content rated three stars and worse. Often with TV shows, they will have some but not all episodes of a season. But they're adding things constantly, and generally expanding as fast as they can afford to. By the time I thought I'd watched everything I thought was worth my time, I checked again and found an equal quantity of media gems. (Like Jesus Christ: Vampire Hunter. Read more

Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Preview and Sample Photos

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Canon announced the new 21.1MP Canon EOS 5D Mark II last week. DPReview has published a sol called preview (review pre-release model) and a sample photo gallery.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II has full-frame CMOS with 21.1MP resolution. With the new EOS 5D Mark II you can also capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Other features of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II include DIGIC 4 imaging processor, sensitivity range from ISO 50 to ISO 25,600, continuous shooting at 3.9 frames per second (fps), 15-point Autofocus (AF) sensor, 3 inch Clear View LCD screen, high-magnification optical viewfinder providing 98 percent coverage, and Live View. Read more

Posted on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr