Nokia E55 Cell Phone Review
Nokia has branched out quite a bit in recent years with its smartphone line of Symbian handsets. The E series in particular has usually been quite business-centric, like the Nokia[...]
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Nokia 2660 Cell Phone Review
The Nokia 2660 continues the company’s tradition of simple, quality phones for making calls. Like the Nokia 2320, it shuns a camera and most of today’s “in” features in favor[...]
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Sony Ericsson Naite Cell Phone Review
It may sound like an object in an interplanetary tongue, but the Sony Ericsson Naite (pronounced nigh-tay) has its roots sunk deep in Earth. Like the Samsung Blue Earth, the[...]
Samsung Memoir T929 Cell Phone Review
Up until recently, the highest megapixel camera phones to grace U.S. carriers have been 5-megapixel shooters like the Motorola Zine ZN5. If we wanted to play around with higher-performance camera[...]
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Motorola Backflip Cell Phone Review
Introduction At long last, Android has landed on AT&T. The last of the Big Four American carriers to carry an Android device, AT&T is now on board with the Motorola[...]
Motorola Devour Cell Phone Review
Introduction Motorola is back with the Devour, the third Android-powered device to land on Verizon Wireless. Originally spotted in Megan Fox’s bathtub during Super Bowl 2010, the phone is available[...]
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Cell Phone Review
Introduction First Symbian, then Windows Mobile, and now Android. Bucking the trend of many manufacturers in today’s market, Sony Ericsson has opted to work with several different operating systems (with[...]
Pantech Link Cell Phone Review
If you read tech-centric websites on a regular basis, the talk of the town is smartphones and tablets. Rarely is attention given to featurephones, which despite the non-coverage, still command[...]
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Samsung Strive Cell Phone Review
Introduction It’s rare to find a phone with a screen this size (2.6 inches) and it not be a touchscreen device; however, the Strive is packed with other standard features,[...]
Nokia Nuron 5230 Cell Phone Review
Introduction Every now and then, I’ll receive a call from a family member, asking about the newest smartphone on the market. Typically, the calls are what I call “curiosity calls”[...]
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Motorola Barrage Cell Phone Review
The push-to-talk market seems to be an “on again, off again” thing (or so it seems) for most of the nationwide carriers. One day, you see a huge push, with[...]
Nokia N97 Cell Phone Review
Introduction The N97 is Nokia’s current flagship device, which is a shame. Tank may be more appropriate a label for this one’s role. Long-time, hard-core Symbian fans might manage a[...]
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HTC Ozone Cell Phone Review
Introduction The HTC Ozone with its slim form factor and green keys is a departure from some of the more bulkier form factor smartphones many think of when they think[...]
Motorola CLIQ XT Cell Phone Review
At first glance, one could find similarities between the Motorola CLIQ XT and its predecessor/older brother, the QWERTY-equipped CLIQ. As a result, several have written off the device as a[...]
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Samsung Reality Cell Phone Review
The Reality is packed with features that you don’t always see on a basic messaging phone these days, though most people wouldn’t mind having them – features like a 3.5mm[...]
Microsoft Kin One Cell Phone Review
In April 2010, Microsoft finally took the wraps off Project Pink and introduced two new phones targeted at the younger generation of social butterflies: the Kin One and Kin Two.[...]
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Tonium Pacemaker Pocket DJ System Review
Well, this is a neat idea. The Tonium Pacemaker Pocket-Sized DJ System has just made a two turntables and a mixer fit nicely in the palm of your hand. Thanks,[...]
Grandstream GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone Review
The GXV3140 IP Multimedia Phone, what doesn’t this unit do? The GXV3140 is bursting with industry-leading features. A surprisingly clear 4.3″ digital color liquid crystal display, an adjustable 1.3MP advanced[...]
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Ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service Device Review
The “revolutionary” Ooma Telo was released to the general public in October of 2009. The sleek, compact device appears to have taken design elements from Star Fleet, which is cool,[...]
PlanOn DocuPen X05 Scanner Review
When it comes to mobile scanners, they don’t get more portable than the PlanOn DocuPen X05 ($369), part of a series of scanners that look like—and feel as light as—a[...]
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Singer 1748 32-Stitch Sewing Machine with 4-Step Buttonhole Review
The Singer 1748 32-Stitch Sewing Machine with 4-Step Buttonhole is a beginner’s device. But there’s no better way to delve into home sewing projects than with this Singer unit. Unparalleled[...]
Plustek MobileOffice D428 Scanner Review
As a portable scanner, the Plustek MobileOffice D428 has a lot going for it: an attractive design and a pretty accurate track record in reading business cards and documents. This[...]
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Logitech G27 Gaming Wheel Controller Review
There’s no other way to play a top racing game with any vague sense of realism than with a wheel bolted securely to your desk and a set of pedals[...]
Visioneer Strobe 500 Scanner Review
At first glance, Visioneer’s Strobe 500 portable scanner ($349) seems rough around the edges. Its design is a bit bland, and its software is complicated. But beneath those imperfections is[...]
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Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones Review
Frequent fliers have counted on Bose for years as the go-to brand for excellent noise cancellation and a fit comfortable enough for cross-country jaunts. By using microphones both inside and[...]
StarTech USB Powered Laptop Cooler Review
If you’ve ever known the literal sting of a notebook overheating in your lap, it may be time to invest in a notebook cooler like the StarTech USB Powered Laptop[...]
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Cutting-edge design–literally
Kitchens are home to some of the most engaging technology anywhere. Design comes right along with, as both a tool to improve usability and as an aesthetic factor. However, cutting-edge[...]
Dual thermometer covers both inside and out
A simple fact of life in the kitchen is that some accessories are more valuable than others. Though the fun ones–such as cookware that mimics beer-can chicken, or toasters that[...]
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Kuhn Rikon Frosting Decorating Pen Review
When you’re decorating cupcakes, cookies or other baked goods, it can seem like you need a whole box full of decorating supplies, which is more work than anyone who isn’t[...]
Jet Stream oven keeps Gulf Stream homes cool
Here in Houston, summer lasts 10 months–and then there’s July and August. In other words, it’s hot here most of the time, and the thought of heating up the house[...]
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Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Review
There are certainly keyboards geared towards every type of user: Gamers love those with tons of programmable hot keys like the Logitech G15 or Merc Stealth gaming keyboards and Apple[...]
Get chilled drinks in 2 minutes flat
Hosting a gathering is never easy. There’s the menu to be considered, eating preferences to be anticipated, and last but certainly not least, the drink selection to be determined. After[...]
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Logitech diNovo Keyboard – Mac Edition Review
If the only metric I used to judge a product were performance, I’d give the Logitech diNovo keyboard a stellar review. Despite a finicky initial setup, the keyboard works well,[...]
Hate the office kettle? Get your own mug!
I love new products that make life easier for lazy people, or at least save time. The Kug is a kettle-mug that boils its own water, saving you critical minutes[...]
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Vidabox Premium Wireless Keyboard with Laser Trackball Review
If you’ve shelled out for a home theater PC, don’t try to get by with a standard keyboard and mouse. The Vidabox Premium Wireless Keyboard with Laser Trackball gives you[...]
One meal, one pot, one appliance
Automated kitchen appliances are handy devices, and their popularity growth shows no sign of slowing. But when you combine one-pot cooking with automation, their convenience factor goes through the roof.[...]
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Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch Pad Review
Looking for a trackpad that doubles as an artist’s tool—but don’t want to spend a fortune on an extra input device? The $99.99 (direct) Bamboo Pen & Touch CTH-460 supports[...]
A new spin on snacks
A great serving platter can make even the most basic snacks stand out. You can showcase your chips, fruit, or pretzels–as well as your environmental sensibilities and your good taste–in[...]
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Logitech Performance Mouse MX Review
No one expects computer hardware companies to once again make mice as boxy as in the early days of personal computing, but is it possible for some to take design[...]
Have your cake and slice it, too
Ever tried to slice a round cake into equal pieces? Perhaps you are more skilled than I, but I have a ridiculous amount of trouble slicing a cake into eighths,[...]
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Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 Review
Computer mice are easy to take for granted. Very rarely do people gloat about the power of their mouse like they would about a processor or graphics card, even if[...]
Acer H233H LCD Monitor Review
The Acer H33H is a 23-inch monitor with good performance and a low price. For many of you, that’s as much of the review you need. For the rest, the[...]
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A modern washer in a retro design
I’m always jealous when I see that a friend’s laundry room has a sink in addition to a washer and dryer. But getting a sink into the laundry room that[...]
Adesso WKB-3100UB Wireless Mini Trackball Keyboard Review
The $80 Adesso WKB-3100UB wireless keyboard is a good mini keyboard for surfing the Web from your sofa, but it’s a nightmare to use as an everyday keyboard and trackball.[...]
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Chop and go
The kitchen can be a blur. One moment, vegetables are being prepped, and then–seemingly all of a sudden–a complete meal is finished, ready to be enjoyed. While it can seem[...]
Logitech MK700 Keyboard Review
Logitech offers a huge selection of keyboards and mice that each cater to a different consumer, but its Wireless Desktop MK700 is meant for the everyday user that just needs[...]
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Add a keg of beer to your grocery list
All consumers want options; it is only natural to want what we want how we want it. When it comes to big-ticket items, the list of available options can sometimes[...]
Logitech Wireless Keyboard Review
Logitech’s new Wireless K350 offers a solid keyboard design if you want a little more comfort in your day-to-day typing. A cleverly designed key layout gently angles your wrists toward[...]
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Logitech G19 Keyboard Review
We were big fans of Logitech’s two-color LCD-equipped G15 gaming keyboard, but we can’t say we find that the addition of a color screen justifies the $200 price tag for[...]
Stand mixer blends in details for a solid result
It’s the little details that count in the kitchen. For example, a meal cooked without any herbs and spices would be bland and boring. Same thing can be said about[...]
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Antec TruePower 750 Blue Power Supply Review
We asked Antec to send out a TruePower 750 Watt Blue Power Supply for review. The request was made as part of a build we are featuring shortly that will[...]
Roomy Panini press offers something for everyone
Are you looking for a sandwich-making machine? Breville’s new Panini Press has a 25 percent larger cooking area that makes it not only perfect for making sandwiches, but also its[...]
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Architect II T Series KitchenAid Dishwasher Review
This stainless steel Architect II T Series KitchenAid dishwasher features a distinctive look. The unit fits into standard-size kitchen cabinetry openings with a width of 24 inches. As a built-in,[...]
Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 LCD Monitor Review
The 23-inch Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 is thin, sleek, and light. It’s as if Samsung’s own P2370 had a thinner, prettier sister. In addition, the XL also has an LED backlight[...]
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Fagor Futuro 10-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner Review
Convenience in the kitchen takes many forms. Sometimes it’s all about multitasking appliances; sometimes it’s about foods and ingredients that come prepped. Speed, of course, is frequently a factor, as[...]
A juicer with legs
When I first saw the Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus-Squeezer, I immediately thought of a spider. Its three long legs may support it nicely, but they also make it look as[...]
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KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer Review
Reviewers and owners agree the KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer is best for tackling heavy tasks like kneading and mixing tougher dough. While this workhorse performs these duties well, it[...]
Spyderco 204MF Tri-Angle Sharpmaker System
The manual Spyderco 204MF Tri-Angle Sharpmaker System receives high marks for performance in expert reviews, especially for being gentle on blades. Spyderco’s triangular sharpening rods are fitted into a plastic[...]
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Krups Fast Touch 203
Reviewers say the Krups Fast Touch is a simple, reliable and inexpensive blade-style grinder for automatic drip coffeemakers and French presses. Owners say their Krups grinders are still going strong[...]
Zojirushi BBCC-X20 Review
The Zojirushi BBCC-X20 is a highly advanced bread machine that boasts sourdough-starter and custom cycles. It has two mixing paddles, which do a better job than a single paddle at[...]
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Oster Classic Beehive Blender
The Oster Classic Beehive Blender gets rave reviews from owners posting to Amazon.com, who praise its retro styling and overall simplicity. They say it makes good smoothies and is a[...]
West Bend Electric Can Opener Review
The West Bend Electric is an electric countertop can opener that is extra tall to accommodate large cans. It also includes a bottle opener and knife sharpener, and has convenient[...]
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Viking Hand Blender with Bonus Chopper Review
Viking is a name that most people associate with quality. Everyone has heard of the famous “Viking Stoves” and it should be no surprise to anyone living in the current[...]
Calphalon Nonstick Skillet Set with Lids
It seems kind of strange saying the title “Calphalon Nonstick Skillet Set with Lids”. I’m not sure I’d even think about buying any pan that didn’t come with a lid…[...]
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Dell UltraSharp U2711 LCD Monitor Review
Dell’s UltraSharp U2711 is one of the best performing monitors we’ve seen; but at $1,049, its price will be prohibitive to some buyers. However, the U2711 earns its high price[...]
Dell SP2309W 23 Inch LCD Monitor Review
For $379, the Dell SP2309W (only available direct from Dell) bundles good performance; VGA, DVI, and HDMI connections; a high 2,048×1,152-pixel resolution; an intuitive, robust and uniquely designed onscreen display;[...]
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Home Surveillance System Software
Looking for a quality surveillance system? Many modern surveillance systems are PC-based- that is, instead of a complex system of cameras and monitors, they use a digital camera and your[...]
LG Flatron W2486L Monitor Review
The Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 is currently the reigning king of LED monitors. Compared with the LG Flatron W2486L, the SyncMaster offers better performance, lighter weight, and a thinner design. Granted,[...]
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Video Door Phones
The number one entry point for burglars is your front door. A solid door and failproof locks won’t help if you open the door for the person you thought was[...]
Barbed Wire Fencing
Barbed wire fences typically serve as containment implements to prevent livestock from escaping. They are rarely used for residential purposes, except in the most dangerous of neighborhoods. However, due to[...]
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Asus VH236H LCD Monitor Review
The Asus VH236H is available for around $190 from e-tailers. For that price you not only get HDMI and DVI support, built-in speakers, a headphone jack but also great movie[...]
GE Simon XT Wireless Alarm Review
GE Simon XT Wireless Alarm Review The GE Simon XT Wireless alarm is what is commonly called an “all-in-one” Home Security System. It allows you to protect up to forty[...]
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Epson Stylus NX515 Printer Review
The Epson Stylus NX515 All-in-One printer represents a sweet spot for vendors. The $150 price tag seems to be just the amount of money folks are willing to spend on[...]
DSC Alexor PC9155 Review
The Alexor is a DSC Wireless Alarm, model PC9155, which is a huge step up from the DSC 9047. Like all DSC products, this new system has continuously been pushed[...]
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Lexmark Interact S605 Printer Review
Even if we’re not fully convinced that touch screens belong on printers, the Lexmark Interact S605 is the most convincing printer we’ve tested to include a functional, easy-to-use interactive LCD.[...]
DIY Window Film Security
The windows in your house let in light and air, but they can also let in ultraviolet rays and unwanted intruders. One good way to protect your home from the[...]
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Hollon LC-30J 1 Hour Fireproof Home Safe Review
The Hollon LC-30J is an excellent 1 hour fireproof home safe from Hollon, who are known for their high quality safes. The LC-30J features composite constuction, with a steel cabinet[...]
SPYKIT-1 Mini Portable DVR with Security Covert Sunglass Camera Review
As a kid, you probably remember those comic books with the advertisements in the back for X-ray Specs, silent dog whistles and spy cameras. Well, budding James Bonds have come[...]
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Lexmark Platinum Pro 905 Printer Review
Businesses shopping for a new multifunction printer already have enough decisions to make without throwing a touch-screen option into the mix, but most of the big printer vendors already have[...]
DVCCMNV854 – Long Range Weather Proof IR Camera Varifocal Review
The DVCCMNV854 Long Range Weatherproof IR Camera Varifocal can focus in on an object that is half the length of a football field away. For a surveillance camera, the size[...]
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HT-KIT – Dakota MURS Handheld Alert System Driveway Alarm Review
The new MURS Alert Long Rang System offers the ability to monitor activity at remote locations. The MURS Alert™ transmitter is capable of sending 4 different alert messages to the[...]
WIRELESS 1000 – RCTD-10U – Optex Wireless Alert Driveway Alarm Review
This wireless visitor Driveway Alarm from OPTEX is one of Home Security Store’s most highly rated and recommended products. That’s because OPTEX has really perfected its advanced and reliable wireless[...]
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333-MT-B – BioRemote 333 Fingerprint Door Lock w/ Remote Control Review
With the Biolock 333 Fingerprint Door Lock with Remote Control the future is at your door! This Do-It-Yourself device is a new generation of keyless fingerprint locks for residential and[...]
Cobra XRS-9955 Voice Alert 15 Band Radar/Laser Detector Review
It seems that there’s been quite a bit of rush lately, the economy in shambles, Swine Flu jumping out of the petri dish, and now we can’t even rely 100%[...]
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Honeywell 2072 1.00 Cubic Foot Anti-Theft Shelf Safe Review
The Honeywell 2072 1.00 Cubic Foot Anti-Theft Shelf may have a funny name. Emphasis on the “Anti-Theft”, opposed to the “Pro-Theft” variety of safe that unfortunately must lure a number[...]
Canon Pixma MP560 Printer Review
The days of dropping 300 bones on an all-in-one printer are fading away, while $150 devices like the Canon Pixma MP560 are quickly taking their place on retail shelves. The[...]
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Lexmark Impact S305 Printer Review
The Impact S305 is Lexmark’s budget printer for homes that don’t have a lot of money to spend but still want the added functionality of a multifunction printer. We hesitate[...]
Samsung ML-2525W Wireless Laser Printer Review
The Samsung ML-2525W is simple by nature: it only prints black, but offers the advantages of manual double-sided printing, a single-sheet tray, and wireless networking. For all that, its biggest[...]
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DC x SE PK Ripper Fixed Gear Review
The collabo between DC and SE PK Ripper might be heading towards dynasty status. Last year’s model was the eye-catching lightning blue/white fixie frame and that has manifested itself into[...]
SE Bikes OM Flyer 26" BMX Review
The OM Flyer from SE Bikes is a flashy bike. Actually, that’s an understatement. It seems that such a bike could’ve only been designed with an assortment of Rick Ross[...]
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Acer T230H Touch Screen LCD Monitor Review
The Acer T230H is a 24-inch touch-screen monitor available for as low as $360. The monitor includes screen height adjustment, swivel, and tilt. Unfortunately, its performance, though not near the[...]
Yowza Captiva Elliptical Review
The Yowza Captiva is the best elliptical Yowza Fitness do, it has all their innovative features and the only one with variable motion technology so users of all sizes can[...]
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Yowza Juno Treadmill Review
The Yowza Juno is a great value treadmill with many features to help you get a good workout whatever your fitness level. It’s self lubricating belt and scratch resistant frame[...]
Weslo Cardio Stride Plus Treadmill Review
The Weslo Cardio Stride Plus is an entry level affordable treadmill that anyone can use to improve their fitness and health in the home. It’s a convenient space saver design[...]
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Smooth 6.45 Treadmill Review
The Smooth 6.45 represents a big step up from the Smooth Fitness entry level treadmill. This one can take a user weight of up to 350 lbs so it’s of[...]
Smooth 6.45M Treadmill Review
With the Smooth 6.45M you’re getting very close to the treadmills you find in health centers. It’s sturdily built with many qualities for the beginner and experienced user alike. Combine[...]
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Apple Macbook Pro 17 Inch Model MC226LL/A Notebook Computer Review
The Apple MacBook Pro 17″ is a beautiful machine full of power, grace and performance. The case itself is made entirely from a beautiful sturdy brushed aluminum alloy that is[...]
Smooth 7.1 HR Pro Treadmill Review
The Smooth 7.1 HR Pro is a powerhouse of a treadmill designed for constant use. It’s a popular treadmill with it’s users. There are many features you find on commercial[...]
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Smooth 7.6 HR Pro Treadmill Review
The Smooth 7.6 HR is a formidable treadmill. It’s imposing size delivers the most stable and secure run. It has a wide and long running deck making it ideal for[...]
Toshiba Qosmio X305 Gaming Notebook Review
If you’re bringing a desktop to a LAN party, you’ve missed the boat. The Qosmio is Toshiba’s version of the perfect gaming machine. From the hardcore, rugged design complete[...]
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Smooth 9.35 HR Treadmill Review
The Smooth 9.35 HR is a feature packed treadmill that wouldn’t be out of place in the local fitness center. With it’s quiet powerful motor and innovative deck suspension system[...]
Envigo EGO X Desktop PC Review
This computer could very well represent the peak of modern gaming technologies. The EGO X brought to us by Envigo was built with a proverb in mind, “Anger without power[...]
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Smooth 9.45ST Treadmill Review
The Smooth 9.45ST is a feature packed well built treadmill. You can run confidently due to it’s extra long and wide deck but what’s best about it is the lifetime[...]
Smooth 9.45TV Review
The Smooth 9.45TV is the best treadmill Smooth Fitness do. It has their longest warranty, the sturdiest build and the latest features. It’s a treadmill that can cater to the[...]
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ProForm 595 LT Review
The ProForm 595 LT is a treadmill that’s ideal for in home exercising. Everything you need to get a good run for beginners or experienced runners on a good deck[...]
ProForm 680 LT Review
The ProForm 680 LT is a solid treadmill that will provide a great workout for beginners and experienced runners alike. It’s sturdily built coming with a comprehensive warranty that includes[...]
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ProForm 1050T Review
The ProForm 1050T treadmill is tailor made for those who like to get a lot from treadmill running. It has a very large running surface and it’s maximum speed is[...]
ProForm 690 LT Review
The ProForm 690 LT is an advanced treadmill with a good range of personal trainer workouts which includes a weight loss and custom workout center. For beginners and experienced users[...]
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ProForm 790T Review
The ProForm 790T is a great treadmill for all runners whether beginner or experienced. The beginner will appreciate the workout programs and large cushioned running deck while the experienced runner[...]
Epic EL 2980 Elliptical Review
The Epic EL 2980 is an advanced elliptical with a total of 24 workout programs which can help a variety of fitness aims and maintain motivation. It even has a[...]
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Epic 450 MX Treadmill
The Epic 450 MX is a feature packed treadmill that will let you get a good workout with it’s many workout options available. It has a good user capacity and[...]
Epic 600 MX Treadmill Review
The Epic 600 MX is a formidable treadmill which has a large speed and incline facility making it ideal for all kinds of runners. The selection of workout programs including[...]
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Bowflex Xtreme SE Review
The Bowflex Xtreme SE is a powerhouse of a gym in a great vertical design so space saving is a real feature. It’s designed so that you can workout all[...]
Bowflex Ultimate 2 Review
The Bowflex Ultimate 2 is the most advanced and feature packed Power Rod home gym that Bowflex do. It combines all the previous models features and designs and more. It[...]
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Bowflex Revolution Gym Review
The Bowflex Revolution gym represents the most technologically advanced and feature packed gym Bowflex do. It’s their highest grade gym and also their best seller. With a choice of over[...]
Powertec Workbench Leverage Gym Review
Powertec have a reputation for their well made, good looking, workout effective home gyms. This leverage gym is no exception, it enables you to get maximum results from your workouts[...]
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LiveStrong LS9.9IC Exercise Bike Review
The Livestrong LS9.9IC is a sturdy exercise bike that’s designed to provide great workouts and help you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals. It’s made with quality and sturdy[...]
Yowza Sanibel Elliptical Review
The Yowza Sanibel is a feature packed well built elliptical that will give commercial elliptical workouts in the comfort of your home. Yowza ellipticals are the only ones that have[...]
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NordicTrack A2750 Pro Treadmill Review
The NordicTrack A2750 Pro is an advanced treadmill that’s capable of giving effective workouts on a large, safe and comfortable running deck. There are many workout programs and the speed[...]
Weslo Cadence 55 Treadmill Review
The Weslo Cadence 55 is one of the cheapest motorized treadmills you can buy, it’s an entry level treadmill that’s ideal for those starting an exercise routine. It can take[...]
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Yowza Biscayne Treadmill Review
The Yowza Biscayne is the best treadmill Yowza Fitness do. It has all the features you need to get a great workout plus it folds to a nearly total upright[...]
Compaq CQ2009F Desktop Computer Review
Minimalism is the new juicy couture. Compaq CQ2009F Desktop PC may seem bare bones to some people, because it is essentially the least that can be assembled and still called[...]
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Weslo Momentum 620 Elliptical Review
The Weslo Momentum 620 is the entry level elliptical offered under the Weslo brand. At a price at around $259 the Momentum 620 is one of the most inexpensive ellipticals[...]
2010 Precor Treadmill Model 9.35 Review
The 2010 Precor 9.35 Treadmill is one tough customer. The huge 3 HP motor, combined with Precor’s Footplant technology is a winning combination if you are an experienced runner looking[...]
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Precor Elliptical EFX5.37 Crosstrainer Review
The Precor Fitness Elliptical EFX 5.37 Crosstrainer is quite a nice machine. The flagship of their consumer line, this crosstrainer stands out in value and build quality. The first thing[...]
Total Gym 1100 Review
The Total Gym 1100 sounds bland, and it is rather bland. A sort of bulky device that doesn’t have its own charm yet is touted as a replacement to a[...]
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Sony VAIO Y Series Notebook Review
Over the years, Sony has established a reputation for creating laptops with style, but they haven’t exactly been known for great value. The $799 VAIO Y Series, Sony’s first 13-inch[...]
Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 556 Review
The Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 556 Home Pilates Reformer looks like a medival torture rack. The one where they strapped you to each side and then pulled you until you[...]
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook Review
Dell’s netbooks have always been in the middle of the pack. They’ve typically offered sleek designs and plenty of customization options, but not the best ergonomics or battery life. This[...]
ProRower H20 RX-750 Rowing Machine Review
The ProRower H20 RX-750 Home Series Rowing Machine is a cheap alternative to the original water rower, and provides you with an excellent work-out. If you’ve never rowed before we[...]
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Acer Aspire One 532h Notebook Review
Like other netbook makers, Acer is refreshing its line with the new Intel Atom N450 processor (Pine Trail), which promises similar performance but greater endurance. Also like its competitors, Acer[...]
Ripstik Caster Board Review
The Ripstik Caster Board is becoming increasingly popular, almost to the level of a craze. Grown men, Grandma’s, and 3rd cousins have all been swept up by this strange new[...]
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Razor E300 Electric Scooter Review
The Razor E300 Electric Scooter is not for adults. That needs to be said first and foremost, while Razor says, “Riders ages 12 and older”, if you’re old enough to[...]
Toshiba Satellite T135 Notebook Review
Thin, lightweight, and quite attractive, the Toshiba Satellite T135D-S1324 ($599) is a notebook that provides plenty of computing power without draining your bank account. This stylish 3.8-pound machine boasts an[...]
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Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine Review
The Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine is the answer for a more comprehensive work out than a standard elliptical trainer can deliver yet still manages to take only[...]
HP EliteBook 8440w Notebook Review
Workstations traditionally conjure up images of large, hulking boxes with lots of power—gaming rigs without the flair, almost. HP’s new EliteBook 8440w changes that perception with a workstation that won’t[...]
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General Dynamics Itronix Ruggedized GD6000 Laptop Review
When is rugged too rugged? General Dynamics Itronix realized that a majority of fully-rugged notebooks were rarely being taken out of vehicles—and customers were paying for protection they didn’t need.[...]
HP TouchSmart 600 Desktop Review
The HP TouchSmart 600 shows how getting an early jump on unproven technology can pay off. HP was first to market with a touch-based all-in-one PC more than two years[...]
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Gateway SX2840-01 Desktop Review
We spent the latter half of 2009 raving about Gateway’s SX2800-01, a fast, Windows Vista-based slim tower whose Intel Core 2 Quad CPU performance put to shame PCs that cost[...]
Velocity Micro Edge Z30 i7 Desktop Review
We’ve written about Falcon Northwest’s new Core i7-based gaming PC, and now Velocity Micro gets a turn to showcase Intel’s new mainstream-priced desktop chip. Our Velocity Micro Edge Z30 review[...]
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Maingear Shift Desktop PC Review
With its new Shift gaming desktop, Maingear joins the ranks of Alienware, Falcon Northwest, and Velocity Micro in providing its customers a distinctive-looking case you can’t get anywhere else. And[...]
Alienware M15x Gaming Notebook Review
Keeping the same revised look and feel as the recent 17-inch M17x version, the Alienware M15x is an imposing black slab of computing power that’s thicker and heavier than most[...]
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Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 Notebook Review
Without proceeding any further, I am about to make a guess: you have already decided whether or not you’re buying a ThinkPad. The iconic brand, the unending combination of professional[...]
Asus Eee PC 1005PEB Notebook Review
It’s nearly impossible to walk through an airport or coffee shop without seeing an Eee PC. That’s in part because there is a confusing array of overlapping Netbooks that all[...]
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Asus UL50VT-RBBBK05 Notebook Review
The Asus UL50VT is, in many ways, a full-fledged laptop with a large 15.6-inch screen, a DVD/CD burner, and a dedicated gaming graphics chip from Nvidia. At the same time,[...]
Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer Review
The Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer is something you’d expect to see being used in Logan’s Run. Not that it’s particularly futuristic at all, but the design seems like[...]
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2010 Apple iMac 27 Inch Desktop Computer Review
If we could, we’d take points away from this iMac simply because by giving it a 27-inch display Apple threatens our livelihood. You don’t need our input to simply walk[...]
Pacific Dualie Tandem Bike Review
The Pacific Dualie Tandem Bike with 26 inch wheels is the best tandem bike available for its price range. You’ll find nothing better in terms of construction, wide range of[...]
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HP Pavilion P6320Y Desktop Review
The $700 HP Pavilion p6320y is a solid midlevel PC that occupies an uncomfortable middle ground. The $550 Gateway DX4831-01e is a better budget choice if you spend most of[...]
Eureka Tetragon 5 Adventure Two Person Tent Review
The Eureka Tetragon 5 Adventure Two Person Tent is an interesting tent. Possibly created with recent fashions in mind, the Tetragon seems to blend functionality, easy setup, and an interesting[...]
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Dell Studio sx8100-1986NBC Desktop Review
Dell’s Studio XPS line has done fairly well in our reviews lately, and we find that the $1,149 Studio XPS sx8100-1986NBC is no exception. Although its full model name is[...]
Huffy Newport Men's 26-Inch Cruiser Bike Review
The Huffy Newport Men’s 26-Inch Cruiser Bike is a perfect throw-back. While gasoline prices may be steadily climbing, the alternative is a relaxingly lazy ride on this 50′s-esque bicycle through[...]
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Dell Inspiron i580-5108NBK Desktop Computer Review
The Dell Inspiron i580-5108NBC is an ideal match for users with computing habits that lean toward general applications like simple Internet surfing, word processing, and light media editing. Its 3.2GHz[...]
Dell Inspiron i560-4000NBK Desktop Computer Review
The retail-only Dell Inspiron i560-4000NBK offers little to get excited about. You’ll get decent performance from this $599 dual-core midtower, but a less expensive system from Gateway is faster. Dell[...]
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Dell Inspiron Zino HD Review
We’ve been excited to review the Dell Inspiron Zino HD ever since we first saw it at a preview event last August. An affordable, flexible, small-scale desktop, the Inspiron Zino[...]
Lenovo ThinkPad X201 3626 Notebook Review
Few brands have as firmly established a brand identity as the Lenovo ThinkPad (and the IBM ThinkPad before that). The iconic look and feel of these systems have changed in[...]
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Microsoft Office 2010 Review
Microsoft has put its final touches on Office 2010, an enhanced version of Office 2007 that users will be able to download starting on May 11 (the boxed, retail version[...]
Asus G73JH-A1 Gaming Laptop Review
When word of the Asus G73JH first came out at CES 2010 it definitely left an impression. A giant, all-black 17-inch full HD wide-screen gaming laptop with a Core i7[...]
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Laplink PCsync 6 Review
Working and playing across multiple computers can leave your important data scattered. Laplink aims to centralize your digital life with PCsync 6 ($19.97 Direct), the latest version of its file[...]
Corel WordPerfect Office X5 Standard Edition Review
Corel WordPerfect Office X5 is the only PC-based office application suite that doesn’t try to mimic Microsoft Office. It provides a true alternative to Office, not a watered-down imitation, and[...]
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Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5 Review
Given the fractious relationship that can often exist between designers and developers, the biggest surprise about Adobe Flash Catalyst ($399 list) is that it took until Creative Suite 5 for[...]
Ubuntu 10.04 ("Lucid Lynx") Review
One of the long-standing problems with Linux is that even the varieties that aim for accessibility often look like something ordinary people won’t want to use. This has been true[...]
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Comodo Internet Security Suite 4.0 Review
If your computer doesn’t have firewall and antivirus protection, you risk exposing it and personal information to all manner of malware. You owe it to yourself and the online community[...]
Pinnacle Studio 14 Ultimate Review
Pinnacle Studio 14 Ultimate ($99.99, direct) is the latest in the Avid-owned company’s long line of content creation software for PC-based audio and video enthusiasts. Pinnacle is firmly committed to[...]
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ACDSee Pro 3 Review
Taking on Adobe Lightroom and Apple Aperture is a tall order, not just because those programs’ well-established user base, but also because of Adobe’s deep pockets and imaging expertise. But,[...]
Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Review
Corel certainly plays second fiddle in a lot of areas—to Microsoft in office apps, to Adobe in design and photo software, and to Nero and Roxio in multimedia authoring. But,[...]
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Aperture 3 Review
Aperture 3 is a huge step up from the previous version, adding pretty much everything that used to be the sole territory of Adobe Lightroom’s (particularly in custom adjustment presets[...]
Adobe Creative Suite 5 (CS5) Review
Often when software gets to be of a certain age—or a certain version number—it starts showing its wrinkles, even if it’s dressed up in snazzy new clothes and sports some[...]
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2010 Apple MacBook Pro Spring Edition Review
The 2009 version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro was one of our favorite laptops, providing a great combination of design, performance, and battery life in a thin chassis. We tended[...]
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended Review
Arthur C. Clarke postulated that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” and every new release of Adobe’s industry-standard bitmap image-editor, Photoshop, comes closer to proving that true. The[...]
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UserLock Review
UserLock’s self-evident: it lets you lock down users on a Windows network. It restricts users from accessing designated machines, provides reports on user activity, and gives network administrators a way[...]
Omnipage Professional 17 Review
Omnipage Pro 17 is a powerhouse OCR program that can perform almost any OCR task at top speed, with options that let you either automate the whole OCR process for[...]
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Readiris Corporate 12 Review
Readiris Corporate 12 ($399 direct) converts documents from scanned images into standard file formats with the least fuss (and the fewest options) of any major OCR program. In corporate and[...]
iWork '09 Review
Apple’s iWork ’09 ($79) is an excellent investment for Mac users who need a well-designed and easy-to-use productivity suite. Though iWork doesn’t offer an integrated business e-mail solution such as[...]
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PC Tools Internet Security 2010 Review
Historically, PC Tools’ flagship product has been the reasonably priced Spyware Doctor, but the affordable price point for PC Tools Internet Security 2010 makes it clear that the company wants[...]
Quicken Deluxe 2010 Review
With Quicken 2010, Intuit strives to make its flagship money management application easier to navigate and simpler to set up, thanks to spruced-up visuals and a refreshed start-up wizard. Although[...]
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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 Review
Like many in the security industry are doing, Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 leverages anonymous data from its customer base to create a behavioral engine to further strengthen security safeguards. The[...]
Norton Internet Security 2010 Review
Dramatic improvements to its Norton suite during the past two years indicate that Symantec has been listening to the needs and complaints of its customers. The company’s strong and surprising[...]
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Microsoft Windows 7 Review
Deserved or not, Microsoft had dug itself a cool, deep, dark hole with Windows Vista. Users demanding that Redmond extend the life of Windows XP wasn’t exactly something they could[...]
Fujitsu LifeBook MH380 Review
The last time we reviewed a Fujitsu Lifebook Netbook–the M2010–we didn’t completely buy the company’s educational market pitch, as it seemed to merely offer a package that didn’t add up[...]
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BitDefender Total Security 2010 Review
In the past, BitDefender has suffered from something of an identity crisis: in the beginning, its highly customizable settings made it a sleeper hit among techies. Then, in an effort[...]
Eset Smart Security 4 Review
Eset Smart Security 4, a security program starting at $59.99 for one user license ($69.99 for three, $94.99 for four) does three things superbly: it offers a foolproof interface, plenty[...]
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Asus Eee PC 1001P Review
Asus and its Eee PC have always been at the forefront of Netbook development. After all, the company practically invented the market, and virtually owned it for some time, as[...]
Trend Micro Internet Security Pro Review
In an increasingly crowded market full of all-in-one security suites, Trend Micro’s Internet Security Pro manages to give users almost everything they could want: low performance impact, detailed parental controls,[...]
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TomTom Rider 2 GPS Navigation System
Th e TomTom Rider 2 GPS Navigator is a neat device, modeled to be a bit more rugged, with less fluff and more navigational information displayed. The only problem with[...]
Magellan RoadMate 1470 GPS Navigator Review
The Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator is another staple GPS delivered from one of the best companies in the GPS industry: Magellan. The increased screen size,[...]
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ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 Review
When it comes to security suites, the keyword is balance. These programs have to juggle anti-virus and anti-spyware scanning with PC tuneup tools, online backup, and parental controls, and swath[...]
2011 Audi A8 Review
The full-size luxury-car segment is a ship constantly steered by a new captain. Indeed, whenever one of the usual suspects—Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar, or Audi—releases a new model, it seems the[...]
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Norton 360 3.0 Review
When we first reviewed Norton 360, it handily won our Editors’ Choice award. At the time, after all, it was rare to find a security suite that could tune up[...]
2010 Volkswagen Golf R Review
Volkswagen sure knows how to please. The new, sixth-generation Golf is one of the better compact cars, a great-handling hatchback that’s comfortable, too. And we think the sportiest Golf, the[...]
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McAfee Total Protection 2009 Review
As the second-best selling security software in the country (behind Symantec), McAfee is a well-established brand when it comes to keeping your PC secure from viruses, malware, and, let’s face[...]
Slysoft – AnyDVD and DVDclone Mobile Review
I travel a ton. I sometime take very long trips. During these trips I like to watch movies, TV shows from DVD and of course home movies. I really hate[...]
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2009 Roush F-250 Super Duty Propane Truck Review
What Is It? It’s a Ford F-250 Super Duty powered by a 5.4-liter V-8 that runs on propane rather than the gasoline it usually drinks. There are two propane tank[...]
Sapien Technologies- Powershell Training Review
The new rage in administrative capabilities from Microsoft is PowerShell. Now Microsoft has done something very good here. PowerShell is VERY powerful yet very easy to use. Now how does[...]
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2010 Ford Fusion Sports AWD Review
Heretofore, Sport-y Fusions have been so mostly in appearance; the previous Sport package could be applied to front-drive SE or SEL trims and included a gaudy interior upgrade, a rear[...]
Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard Review
Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard is one of the latest updates in the long line of Adobe Acrobat software. This program is a necessity when dealing with PDF creation, but it’s[...]
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2009 Nissan Sentra Review
Nissan’s compact Sentra plays in an increasingly competitive league, thanks to the growing number of consumers who are gravitating to smaller cars. Within the Nissan lineup, the Sentra occupies the[...]
2009 BMW X5 Review
BMW’s X5 was one of the first to prove that a truck could dance through the twisties and reward an enthusiastic driver. It was a practical, four-season people mover that[...]
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Sapien Technologies – Primal Script 2009
As I previously indicated in another article Microsoft Powershell is a very powerful well thought of new scripting language that borders on being a powerful programming language. This new programming utility[...]
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
The Santa Fe is Hyundai’s entry in the mid-size crossover utility vehicle market, competing against vehicles such as the Toyota Highlander, Ford Edge, Mazda CX-7, and Honda Pilot. It is[...]
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2009 Chevrolet HHR / HHR-S Review
The HHR is a stylish retro wagonette based on the Chevrolet Cobalt platform. Introduced in 2006, it offers more interior space and better looks than the Cobalt, although the roughly[...]
2009 GMC Acadia Review
Introduction The Acadia is GMC’s version of General Motors’ Lambda family of crossovers. It was the first to market of quadruplets spread across the GMC, Saturn (Outlook), Buick (Enclave), and[...]
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2009 Jeep Patriot Review
Introduction Jeep introduced the Compass and the Patriot, two small car-based crossover vehicles, for 2007. Both are based on the Dodge Caliber hatchback, which itself is built on a Mitsubishi[...]
GFI Mail Essentials and Mail Security Review
Email Protection Mega Style – GFI Mail Essentials and Mail Security Mail protection is a full time job. We set out to protect our Exchange server from viruses, spam, phishing[...]
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Dell Studio One 19 (EO19-USE012CS) Review
The Dell Studio One 19 (EO19-USE012CS) ($999.99 list), which is available at Costco, is very similar to the Studio One 19 I looked at earlier this year. Like the previous[...]
2009 Cadillac CTS / CTS-V Review
Introduction Arguably the best GM car available in North America, the CTS is proof that Cadillac can build a world-class competitor against the best from the German and Japanese luxury[...]
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Zonbu Desktop Mini Review
It’s a clever concept, if not exactly a fresh one: Sell or give away a PC, then make your money on a monthly subscription fee. The Linux-based Zonbu PC costs[...]
2009 Nissan Rogue Review
Introduction The Rogue is Nissan’s entry into the competitive small-sport-utility segment. Like most of its competition, the Rogue is car-based, available with front- or all-wheel drive, and relatively fuel efficient[...]
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2010 BMW 750Li xDrive Review
As soon as the redesigned 7-series hit the ground as a 2009 model, we knew we wanted to subject one to a 40,000-mile long-term test. But we decided to wait[...]
Viewsonic VOT120 PC Mini Review
Though Viewsonic is a company better known for its displays, it has been known to dabble in the PC market in the past with, for instance, its NextVision M1200 ($2,000[...]
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Norton 360 Review
For several years, Symantec has maintained two different full-scale security protection product lines. Originally, the Norton Internet Security line was aimed at power users and the Norton 360 line was[...]
LogMeIn Central Review
Midway through testing LogMeIn Central, it occurred to me how many more customers I could have supported (and more money I could have made) in a small IT consulting business[...]
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Brother MFC-9320CW Review
Some multi-function printers (MFPs, aka all-in-ones or AIOs) deliver lots of features. Others emphasize high-quality print output. The Brother MFC-9320CW ($500 street) focuses squarely on speed, with the fastest overall[...]
StarWind iSCSI SAN Software: Build Your Own SAN Review
Server virtualization is growing at over 100% per year according to a recent IDC report. A key impetus of this growth in virtualization initiatives in IT departments around the world[...]
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Epson Perfection V600 Photo Review
You can usually count on Epson scanners to deliver better than average bang for the buck. The Epson Perfection V600 Photo ($249.99 direct, covered by a standard 1-year parts and[...]
Seagate FreeAgent Desk Review
These days, buying a hard drive isn’t just about capacity. More and more consumers are taking design into consideration. After all, who wants an ugly-looking device on his desk, when[...]
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HP MediaSmart EX495 Review
Once again, HP has retooled the MediaSmart Server EX490 and EX495 with new capabilities, including faster hardware and better MAC support. That makes it all the better to connect to[...]
Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d NAS Server Review
In order to compete in the cut-throat network storage market, Iomega, now a brand from EMC, has been reinventing its StorCenter NAS 200 series by adding some nifty Enterprise capabilities[...]
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Dell Studio XPS 8000 (SX8000-1479UWH) Review
The Dell Studio XPS 8000 (SX8000-1479UWH) ($799.98 list) is a retail version of Dell’s multimedia powerhouse desktop. It has been updated to work with Intel’s recent Core i5 processors, which[...]
HP Pavilion p6367c-b Review
HP aims to fuse performance and value in the HP Pavilion p6367c-b by pairing a quad-core Intel processor with 8GB of RAM. That’s a nice start but the p6367, available[...]
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2010 Mazda S 5-Door Grand Touring Hatchback Review
With just over 10,000 miles on the clock, our long-term Mazda 3 hatchback is a quarter of the way through its test, and it’s racking up praise at a significant[...]
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Vehicle Review
With six adoptive overlords since the Range Rover’s birth in 1970, parent company Land Rover’s corporate marriages have kept pace with even the most licentious in Hollywood. Instability tends to[...]
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2010 Hennessey HPE700 Camaro Review
Of course, most of what we cover here at Car and Driver involves OEM vehicles rather than aftermarket specials. But we can always find room for stuff like the wicked[...]
2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged Vehicle Review
Just a single model year after the new Jaguar XF hit the streets, considerable powertrain improvements have found their way under its shapely hood. The previous 4.2-liter V-8 has disappeared[...]
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2009 Mitsubishi i AWD Review
Mitsubishi tried to chase Toyota and Nissan with mainstream cars and landed on skid row for it. Now it badly needs a product that causes riots outside its dealerships—a car[...]
Motorola Motonav TN765t GPS Navigator Review
During this years CES, Motorola announced a new and striking pnd, the Motonav TN-765. I was able to get my hands on a pre-production version of it and have been[...]
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Garmin Zumo 220 GPS Navigator Review
Garmin dropped news today of a new Zumo model for motorcycle riders, the Garmin Zumo 220. Riders have always wanted to really like the motorcycle specific Zumo series from Garmin,[...]
Cydle T43H GPS Review
In years past it seemed like I was always adding new companies to the product database here. Every month there were new companies launching GPS devices, or existing companies expanding[...]
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Delorme Pn-60w GPS Navigator Review
It is worth digging a little deeper into the technologies behind the new DeLorme PN-60w, and specifically the “w” (wireless) part. While some of the wireless features won’t be out[...]
Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS Review
With the possible exception of the 770 which includes European maps, the Garmin Nuvi 760 is the flagship GPS of the Garmin auto line. It has nearly all of the[...]
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Command & Conquer 4 PC Game Review
Billed as the finale to the long running real-time strategy franchise featuring Nod and GDI forces, EA Los Angeles’ Command & Conquer 4 is going to be a surprise to[...]
Metro 2033 PC Game Review
The survival horror genre has started a number of recognizable gameplay traditions. The constant tension, the emphasis on atmosphere, the helplessness of the main character, limited items/ammo — all of[...]
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Silent Hunter 5 PC Game Review
Sim developers have a tough job. They have to create a game that gives players control of a variety of complex systems that in the real world would actually require[...]
EverQuest II: Sentinel's Fate PC Game Review
Dressed in a cloak made of shifting darkness, wielding an axe that burns but is never consumed, and encased in a shell of the toughest materials known to mortals, you[...]
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The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom PC Game Review
Real-time strategy games aren’t for the mentally lazy. Winning them takes patience, skill, a talent for relating causes and effects, and the ability to recognize the interconnectivity of multiple complex[...]
HTC Droid Incredible Cell Phone Review
When you put an adjective like Incredible in a product name, it better deliver the goods, otherwise you end up looking pretty foolish and probably have a bunch of angry[...]
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Mount and Blade: Warband PC Game Review
Let’s get straight to the point. Mount and Blade: Warband is not the prettiest game on the market. If games were women, Mount and Blade: Warband would be that girl[...]
Garmin Oregon 400t GPS Review
Hitting the trails a couple of months ago, the Garmin Oregon 400t makes a big leap in technology for handheld GPS devices… the first major handheld GPS device with a[...]
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Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City PC Game Review
It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since GTA IV hit PC without a whiff of new content. Two downloadable episodes were made exclusively for Xbox 360, each big enough to qualify[...]
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II — Chaos Rising PC Game Review
After the victory on Typhon, you might expect things to settle down a bit for the Blood Ravens. But if you did, you obviously don’t know how things work in[...]
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze US Spec Review
In the compact-car segment, the Japanese rule the field. With the honorable exception of the first-generation Ford Focus, American compacts have been beat by the Honda Civic, Mazda 3, and[...]
Just Cause 2 PC Game Review
I’ve been looking forward to Just Cause 2 ever since I saw the game demoed here in our office a year ago. A third-person shooter with more explosions than a[...]
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2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Review
Just as grown children often find themselves caring for elderly parents, the BMW X6 is giving back to the vehicle that spawned it. Based heavily on the BMW X5, the[...]
2010 Mini Cooper 50 Camden Edition – Review
It’s a special-edition Mini. Although that in and of itself isn’t particularly noteworthy—Mini churns out a new variant, like, every 10 minutes—the Mini Camden talks to you in reaction to[...]
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Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx PC Game Review
When stacking up games from last year, for me Borderlands was near the very top in terms of lasting appeal. Whether you enjoyed the title with friends or grinded your[...]
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC Game Review
It’s only been a couple of months and 2010 is already shaping up to be one of the best ever for gamers. If your wallet hasn’t already been emptied, Electronic[...]
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Napoleon Total War PC Game Review
In many ways, Napoleon Bonaparte is the perfect subject for a Total War game. He lived during a time of revolutionary technological advancement during which a number of powerful nations[...]
Global Agenda PC Game Review
The year is 2155 and after apocalyptic events, an oppressive government, known as Commonwealth Prime, has arisen, determined to control the planet. Experiments are being carried out on citizens and[...]
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Assassin's Creed II PC Game Review
Assassin’s Creed II is the follow-up to Ubisoft’s 2007 hit that attracted a mass audience if not unanimous critical acclaim. The sequel is an expansive and bloody romp through Renaissance[...]
Left 4 Dead 2 PC Game Review
Here we are roughly one year after the release of Left 4 Dead, and its sequel is already out. For Valve, Left 4 Dead 2 represents an unusually speedy turnaround[...]
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Torchlight PC Game Review
Some games are easier to admire than to actually enjoy. Sometimes you have to give developers points for their vision and their ideas, especially when they try something new and[...]
Worldshift PC Game Review
Set in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by the technology-based humans, nature-worshipping Tribe and sinister Cult, WorldShift is, at its core, a very simple RTS with all base-building elements removed. You[...]
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Avatar: The Game PC Game Review
James Cameron has delivered some movies of monstrous proportions. Titanic, Aliens and The Terminator have all come to us courtesy of the Canadian filmmaker. This December sees the release of[...]
Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot PC Game Review
Borderlands is right near the top of my list for games of 2009. The cooperative loot hunt is addictive by design and it doesn’t hurt matters that the style is[...]
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat PC Game Review
As a franchise, GSC Game World’s Stalker has come a long way. That the original Shadow of Chernobyl was actually completed and released to the public at all after a[...]
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter PC Game Review
If you were putting together a list of the PC first-person shooters that most deserve to be remade, chances are pretty good that Serious Sam: The First Encounter would not[...]
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Star Trek: D-A-C PC Game Review
Deathmatch, Assault, Conquest: These game modes form the acronym in Star Trek: D-A-C’s unusually uninspired title. While the game was first released to Xbox Live Arcade in May of 2009,[...]
Tales of Monkey Island PC Game Review
The beloved adventure game franchise Monkey Island set sail on a new episodic journey earlier this year and has recently come into port with its fifth and final episode. Tales[...]
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King's Bounty: Armored Princess PC Game Review
King’s Bounty: Armored Princess does more of the same really well. The stand-alone expansion to 2008′s cult hit King’s Bounty: The Legend adds virtually nothing to the original’s strategy role-playing[...]
Twin Sector PC Game Review
Picture this: You’re trapped in a sterile environment loaded with obstacles and traps to overcome. The halting voice of a computer outlines the task ahead of you. You have no[...]
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Divinity II: Ego Draconis PC Game Review
Given the similarity in titles, it would be easy to assume that Ego Draconis is little more than an effort to capitalize on Bioware’s recent opus, Dragon Age: Origins. While[...]
World of Warcraft Power Leveling Guide
It amuses me to see how many World of Warcraft Leveling guides that are flying around in the digital world we call the Internet. WoW is so addicting, that even[...]
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Risen Xbox 360 Review
The skies are swirling with fury and there are beasts on the shore. As they approach, you’re doubtful the slab of driftwood in your hand will be capable of swatting[...]
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
It wasn’t that long ago that the Tony Hawk videogames were on top of the world, and in the eyes of skaters and gamers alike, it was one of the[...]
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Microsoft Kin Two Cell Phone Review
In April 2010, Microsoft finally took the wraps off Project Pink and introduced two new phones targeted at the younger generation of social butterflies: the Kin One and Kin Two.[...]
Borderlands: Double Game Xbox 360 Review
The Borderlands: Double Game Add-On Pack takes the two initial pieces of downloadable content for Borderlands and puts them on one physical disc. That means both Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot[...]
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Dead to Rights: Retribution Xbox 360 Review
Dead to Rights: Retribution is a run of the mill, third-person shooter. All of the mechanics work, but they’re not great: your canine companion doesn’t look like he belongs in[...]
LG Cosmos Review
LG’s messaging phone offerings for Verizon Wireless continues to grow. There was the LG enV and the LG Voyager series of handsets, and at CTIA 2010, Verizon welcomed the newcomer[...]
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2011 Audi RS5 First Drive Review
According to Volkswagen Group’s chief designer Walter de’Silva, the Audi A5 is the most beautiful car he has ever designed: “It’s elegant and powerful, yet free of aggression and arrogance.”[...]
2010 Buick Enclave CXL FWD Crossover Vehicle Review
Representing the high end of General Motors’ Lambda crossover range—which includes the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia—the Enclave was the first modern Buick to exhibit high levels of interior refinement,[...]
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2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Xbox 360 Review
With every World Cup comes another EA Sports-made soccer title. For South African World Cup that means the release of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, a game that, despite[...]
Nier AU Xbox 360 Review
If you could accuse Final Fantasy XIII of being a tad anorexic in the gameplay department at times (or, most of the time even), Square Enix-published action-RPG Nier is almost[...]
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Black College Football: The Experience Xbox 360 Review
As a kid, I remember going to and watching the Bayou Classic in the Superdome every year between Grambling and Southern. While I enjoyed watching the hard fought games between[...]
Super Street Fighter IV Xbox 360 Review
If someone were to walk up to me and ask what fighting game they should buy, my answer would be Super Street Fighter IV. In standard Capcom fashion, the company[...]
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2010 Volkswagen T5 Multivan Review
One of the unforgotten vehicles of VW’s past is the Microbus, the hippie-totin’ love bus of the 1950s through ’70s. Its successor, the still-rear-engined Vanagon, was sold here until the[...]
Left 4 Dead 2: The Passing Xbox 360 Review
The campaign structure of the Left 4 Dead series is tailor made for easily digestible chunks of content. With the latest downloadable content offering, The Passing, Valve has wisely eschewed[...]
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World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars Xbox 360 Review
World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars isn’t a good game. The wheels don’t look like they’re touching the dirt track, the cars don’t look so hot, there’s no personality to the[...]
Ninx Advanced Home Theater PC (HTPC) – Review
The NinX Advanced HTPC is the proverbial beast. The unit is small (6.5″ x 7.9″ x 10.3″), and perfectly designed. A sleek, glossy, well-polished case ensures an eye-catching, yet subtle[...]
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MotoGP 09/10 UK Xbox 360 Review
Unlockable content – it’s one of the more obscure and frustrating traits that make up a Capcom game, something we’ve become accustomed to since the early days of Street Fighter[...]
LG 47LH90 47 Inch 1080p LED HD Television Reviwe
The LG 47LH90 47″ 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV is a visual mammoth, holding weight in circles of A/V lovers the world over. What separates this LCD from the[...]
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Prison Break: The Conspiracy Xbox 360 Review
In the wonderful world of videogaming, there’s only one thing worse than the movie license: the primetime television show tie-in. Let’s take a quick look at some of the most[...]
LG 47SL90 47 inch 1080p HD Television
The LG 47SL90 47-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED LCD HDTV has set the bar for LCD HDTVs. A perfectly designed and crafted panel, virtually seamless from edge to edge and the[...]
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Resonance of Fate Xbox 360 Review
It’s not too often that you get something original out of the Japanese role-playing genre. Tradition long ago turned into cliché and still it soldiers on, bolstered by a group[...]
How to Train Your Dragon Xbox 360 Review
Dreamworks has made some awesome animated movies — Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Over the Hedge, etc. — and now How to Train Your Dragon is in theaters and getting some[...]
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Splinter Cell: Conviction Xbox 360 Review
Sam Fisher is back, and he is not in a good mood. Of all the smart decisions made in crafting a new Splinter Cell title, this might be the best[...]
Lips: Party Classics Xbox 360 Review
Lips: Party Classics is the second song pack that has been released for the original karaoke game on Xbox 360. The “Party Classics” the name refers to are 40 karaoke[...]
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Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition Xbox 360 Review
Change can be a painful process. Just ask one of the unfortunate citizens of Kijuju, the fictional region of Africa that serves as the setting of Resident Evil 5, the[...]
Toy Soldiers Xbox 360 Review
Toy Soldiers is a tower defense game, although none of its promotional materials contain the words “tower” or “defense.” This was probably a calculated decision, as the tower defense genre[...]
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Dynasty Warriors: Strike Force Xbox 360 Review
Sure, it’s hard to feel especially sympathetic for a company that actively and consistently milks its franchises as much as KOEI does. It’s become a running Dynasty Warriors joke that[...]
Supreme Commander 2 Xbox 360 Review
An army of hundreds of heavily armed robots advance on your position. Your shields are up, perimeter defenses are guarding your resource generators, and production facilities pump out a steady[...]
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Greed Corp. Xbox 360 Review
In the style of heady German board games like Carcassone and Catan comes Greed Corp., a fascinating strategy game taking place in a new fantasy world called Mistbound. There is[...]
Final Fantasy XIII Xbox 360 Review
For years, the Final Fantasy series has stood as a seemingly timeless pillar of Japanese role-playing games. With fantastic characters, intricate stories and complex battle systems, Final Fantasy is one[...]
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Dark Void Xbox 360 Review
I’ve tried several times to write this introduction, and I just can’t seem to come up with anything I like. You can blame writer’s block, but the truth is that[...]
Mass Effect 2 Xbox 360 Review
Mass Effect is one of my favorite games of the past decade. Despite its technical shortcomings, BioWare’s first in what it promised to be a trilogy took the role-playing genre[...]
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Blood Bowl Xbox 360 Review
Taking board games from a set of cardboard pieces and translating them into the virtual realm can be tricky business. We’ve seen countless franchises try to make the leap to[...]
Dante's Inferno Xbox 360 Review
When planning a videogame, classical literature isn’t the first source material that comes to mind. For centuries, the Western concept of the afterlife has been framed by Dante’s The Divine[...]
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KrissX Xbox 360 Review
It took me a few minutes to get that KrissX is supposed to be pronounced “criss-cross” and not “Chris Ex”. But stupid name aside, Konami’s new Xbox Live Arcade puzzle[...]
BioShock 2 Xbox 360 Review
Take a moment to consider how bizarre this game world really is. It’s set in an underwater sprawl of surface-style skyscrapers, a city called Rapture. Filling the pressurized space is[...]
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Planet 51 Xbox 360 Review
The animated film Planet 51 turns 1950′s sci-fi about Earth being invaded by little green men on its ear. Life on the titular planet very much resembles the stereotypical vision[...]
MX vs. ATV Reflex Xbox 360 Review
The MX vs. ATV series seems to not only represent the battle between motocross bikes and all terrain vehicles, but also the differences between arcade and simulation racing. The newest[...]
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Rogue Warrior Xbox 360 Review
In Rogue Warrior, lead character Dick “Demo Dick” Marcinko (based on the real-life ex-Navy SEAL, and voiced by actor Mickey Rourke) doesn’t just drop an F-bomb–he drops an entire nuclear[...]
Darksiders Xbox 360 Review
While plenty of games are set in a postapocalyptic wasteland, not many let you participate in the actual end of the world. In the case of Darksiders, this is precisely[...]
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Army of Two: The 40th Day Xbox 360 Review
Army of Two: The 40th Day is a third-person shooter in which your objective is simple: get out of Dodge. Or more accurately, Shanghai, a city that is being torn[...]
Vancouver 2010 Xbox 360 Review
The Winter Olympics are known for their collection of sports that only raise their head out of the snow once every four years. From the intense sweeping action of curling[...]
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Marantz SR 6004 A/V Receiver Review
Marantz has long been associated with stereo receivers and has produced an extensive line of components over the last 40 years. Times have certainly changed from when all-one-receivers were at[...]
Lamm LL2.1 Deluxe Pre-Amplifier Review
Lamm Industries was founded just over 17 years ago. They are currently located in Brooklyn, New York, one of my old stomping grounds. The lead designer and namesake Vladmir Lamm[...]
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Hegel HD10 DAC Review
I’m pleased to see a number of high-end audio manufacturers designing equipment for computer audio use. Even more encouraging is watching a brand hitherto unavailable make its entry. Hegel (www.hegel.com)[...]
NuVision NVU55FX5LS LED HD Television Review
Edge-lit LED TVs – that being a slightly-modified style of LCD panel — are finally starting to come into a bit of a wide-berth adoption stage, slimming down and finding[...]
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Trends Audio PA-10 Tube Headphone Pre-amplifier Review
Trends Audio is a relatively new company that is part of the now established Chinese high end audio market. They are also among the new breed that are trying to[...]
Klipsch WF-34 Floorstanding Speaker Review
It’s hard to imagine an audio world without the name “Klipsch” in the vocabulary. By all accounts, Klipsch founder Paul Klipsch was a one-off – a man with an unquenchable[...]
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Davone RITHM Loudspeaker Review
As a kid I my family took a trip from my home in Beavercreek, Ohio, to Boulder, Colorado, for a visit with my mom’s relatives. On the way we stopped[...]
Canton GLE 409 Loudspeaker Review
In 1972, the German speaker company known as Canton was first formed. From the outset, the engineers at Canton have been designing high-end speaker system that can replicate a ‘live’[...]
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Epson Home Cinema 1080p Projector Review
The Epson Home Cinema 1080UB is a 1080p LCD projector, designed with superior black levels in its class as the main selling point. Epson dismissed the square, blocky look of[...]
Ironclad Wii Review
One of the rarest, most expensive, most sought-after shooters ever made for the Neo Geo, Ironclad has been a collector’s treasure for years — and now you can have it[...]
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Diner Dash Wii Review
Diner Dash is a six-year old casual PC game with plain Jane visuals and simple time management challenges. It can be fun — Diner Dash has sold millions of copies[...]
Shiren the Wanderer Wii Review
ChunSoft, you did it! You finally upgraded your mystery dungeon formula and created a bigger, better roguelike (a randomly generated dungeon crawler). However, this babysteps approach has only made Shiren[...]
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Data East Arcade Classics Wii Review
Admittedly there are a couple of key properties in this disc: Burgertime from 1982 is probably the most recognizable game in the bunch (and one of the most challenging and[...]
Major League Baseball 2K10 Wii Review
The Wii version of MLB 2K10 is significantly stripped down when compared to its big brothers on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. There’s no MLB Today functionality, no online play,[...]
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Optoma HD806 Projector Review
After the Optoma HD8000 replaced last year’s HD80, Optoma created the HD806 for a different segment of projector enthusiasts. While the projector is still being positioned in their home theater[...]
Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love Wii Review
It’s a bit of a surprise, then, that it took a whopping 14 years for the Sakura Taisen series to finally make it to the States. In stark contrast to,[...]
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Sony VPL-VW85 SXRD Projector Review
Not long ago, projecting an image large enough to fill anything bigger than an 80” screen required purchasing a CRT (cathode ray tube) projector that weighed as much as a[...]
Calling Wii Review
Calling is a first person survival horror game that follows four people who have been transported to this netherworld between the real world and ghost world (the space between spaces).[...]
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Monster Hunter Tri Wii Review
When it comes to high levels of difficulty in videogames, there can be two types. There’s difficulty built to pose a challenge and that can be overcome with careful planning,[...]
Rage of the Gladiator Wii Review
From a first-person perspective, you face off against each villain, memorizing their patterns and exploiting weaknesses. Players have a choice of three different control schemes, allowing you to play with[...]
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Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 Earphones Review
If you are like most people then spending over $20 – $30 on a set of ear phones (or headphones) is probably not high on the list of things to[...]
Castlevania X: Rondo of Blood Wii Review
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is like the missing link between those two eras of the brand. When I left Castlevania in the early ’90s, it was still a linear adventure[...]
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Audioengine AW2 Wireless iPOD Adapter Review
In the first quarter of its fiscal year 2009, Apple reported selling an astonishing 22,727,000 iPods. That was a new Apple record. Long before quarterly sales were approaching 23 million,[...]
Alice in Wonderland Wii Review
Make no mistake, though, this is ultimately a flawed game, and one that becomes significantly moreso the longer you spend time with it, but some of the attempts at elevating[...]
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THIEL MCS1 Loudspeaker Review
THIEL Loudspeakers have been in the marketplace for over 30 years. Longevity is fantastic, but having the universal respect of serious audiophiles all over the world is even better. Jim[...]
Endless Ocean: Blue World Wii Review
The original title didn’t promise much beyond a relaxing, almost hypnotic scuba swim through the ocean depths. The design dropped you in the middle of the open seas and let[...]
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Tyler Acoustics D4M Loudspeaker Review
I remember reading a letter in Stereophile several years back from a reader complaining about the magazine’s lack of review coverage with regards to certain loudspeaker manufacturers. One of the[...]
Rooms: The Main Building Wii Review
Rooms’ story mode is a tale about a young man who gets trapped in a world he can only escape from by solving slide puzzles. And while traditional slide puzzles[...]
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Energy CF-50 Floorstanding Speaker Review
I’ve always liked geography and enjoy learning about the associations certain countries have with certain people, products and pastimes. Switzerland is known for its banks and timepieces. France has grapes:[...]
B&W Zeppelin Mini Review
A few years ago there was a scurry among electronics manufacturers to bring an iPod speaker or dock system to market. Consumers soon had dozens of external devices to choose[...]
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Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Wii Review
There’s absolutely no question that Sumo Digital looked at Mario Kart Wii, as nearly every part of All-Stars Racing is nicked from Nintendo’s design. I say that with all respect:[...]
Red Steel 2 Wii Review
Back in 2006, Ubisoft was quick on the draw to produce a game that incorporated both point-and-click first-person shooter mechanics with swordplay that utilized the motion sensing capabilities of the[...]
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Seagate FreeAgent Theater Plus+ Review
So I’ve finally had time to take a look at the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+. I’m working on an article that will show you exactly how to ditch your Cable[...]
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Wii Review
The original No More Heroes on Nintendo Wii set a precedent during its 2008 release. Here was a game that pulled no punches, broke the fourth wall, and catered to[...]
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Marantz SA-11S2 SACD/CD Player Review
Marantz has been in the home electronics game for over 50 years now. I won’t go into their long and storied history, but it has covered a lot of territory. [...]
Boston Acoustics TVee Model 20 Review
At my home we’re fighting clutter, which means taking a hard look at the stuff my wife and I have accumulated over our 40-plus years each and giving away what[...]
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Trends Audio Mini Component Combo Review
Trends Audio is a Hong Kong based high end audio company that is interested in making music lovers and Hi-Fi aficionados in our neck of the woods aware of their[...]
Element Cable Apollo Speaker Cable Review
Evidence of my recent obsession with evaluating high end audio cable with silver conductors can be found in my two part affordable silver cable overview (LINK), and (LINK), and with[...]
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E5Ti Speaker Review
By now, you’ve probably heard of the EMP Impression Series E5Ti speakers (the “i” stands for Impression and the “R” designation in the review title refer to the Red Burl[...]
Yamaha RX-Z7 7.1 Channel Receiver Review
The Yamaha RX-Z7 offers benchmark performance in virtually every category with the only caveat being it generates a lot of heat. Armed to the teeth with all of the latest[...]
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Canon PowerShot S90 Digital Camera Review
The Canon PowerShot S90 is designed for photography enthusiasts and it carries a hefty price tag to prove it. It also has some of the best controls you’ll find on[...]
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Digital Camera Review
It may lack the retro slick design of its main competitor, the Olympus E-P1, but Panasonic gets it almost pitch perfect with the Lumix DMC-GF1, a jacket-pocket-size interchangeable-lens model with[...]
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Kodak EasyShare Z915 Digital Camera Review
There are plenty of sub-$200 compact cameras around, but few offer as much as the Kodak EasyShare Z915. The pocket megazoom camera has a strong feature set including fully manual[...]
Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera Review
The Nikon Coolpix P100 is capable of doing some extraordinary things. It’s chock-full of shooting options centered on a high-speed CMOS sensor married with a 26x megazoom lens. Things like[...]
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Canon Vixia HF200 Camcorder Review
Canon’s acquitted itself quite well with a nearly identical trio of flash-based AVCHD camcorders, the HF10/HF11/HF100, and follow-up models HF20 and HF200 manage to improve upon their legacy. The only[...]
Flip UltraHD Camcorder Review
Every six months or so, Flip Video–slated to be absorbed by Cisco by the end of the year–puts out a new model or two of its popular YouTube-friendly point-and-shoot mini[...]
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Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camcorder Review
Over the last few years, as the pocket camcorder market has taken off, pioneer Flip Video has narrowly hung onto the lead it built by offering models with arguably superior[...]
Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5 Camcorder Review
So far, Sony hasn’t done too well in the fast-growing cheap pocket camcorder space dominated by Flip Video, characterized by candy bar vertical camcorder designs and prices ranging from about[...]
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Canon Vixia HG20 Camcorder Review
The Canon Vixia HG20 is an excellent HD camcorder that’s reasonably easy to operate out of the box and looks good, too. It’s almost identical to the company’s Vixia HF11,[...]
LG 47LH90 47 Inch Television Review
With every new technology release, LCD tries to catch up to plasma in the picture quality race, but never seems to succeed. The biggest potential equalizer attached to LCD’s engine[...]
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Panasonic Viera TC-P50G20 Series 50 Inch Television Review
A lot has changed since we gave the Panasonic TC-P50V10 our Editors’ Choice award last year. The most relevant to the review you’re reading now can be summed up with[...]
LG 50PK750 50 Inch Television Review
People have been tolling plasma’s death knell for what seems like years, but the “other” flat-panel technology is still available from LG, Samsung, and Panasonic. The first 2010 model we’ve[...]
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Reasons to get rid of your digital SLR camera.
There’s a new camera category in town. It’s EVIL, and it’s going to kick your DSLR’s ass. EVIL stands for Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens, and is our favorite acronym for[...]
How to buy a Flat-Screen Television.
The Big Picture HDTVs are available in a variety of flavors, including front- and rear-projection, but flat-panel sets have emerged as the most popular option by far. What’s not to[...]
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How to buy a laptop.
The Big Picture If you’ve ever shopped for a laptop, you know that the factors to consider go far beyond performance and connections. Notebook buyers have to think about such[...]
How to buy luggage.
Your choice of the right type of luggage can go a long way towards enjoying a more stress-free romantic vacation or getaway! In my 18 years in the airline industry,[...]
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How to Buy an MP3 Player
Introduction Whether you want to get your groove on while working out or would like to amuse yourself as you commute on public transit, a portable MP3 music player could[...]
How to buy a printer for your computer.
No matter how digital our lives become, printers remain essential in any office and convenient at home for schoolwork, maps, fliers, and photos. PC World tests and reviews three types[...]
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How to buy a motherboard for your computer.
The Big Picture In many ways, the motherboard is the heart of the modern computer system, as it affects almost every other component. Choosing a motherboard is a fairly complicated[...]
Why you should BUY a home instead of rent.
If you’re like most first-time home buyers, you’ve probably listened to friends’, family’s and coworkers’ advice, many of whom are encouraging you to buy a home. However, you may still[...]
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How to buy a mattress.
How to Shop for a Mattress You spend a third of your life on your mattress. Choosing the right one for you can make a huge difference in your day[...]
How to buy an easy chair.
Step 1: Determine potential size restrictions for your chair and what your maximum measurements can be if, for example, the new chair will be moved through a narrow doorway or[...]
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How to buy cheap airline tickets.
Step 1: Keep yourself updated on airfare wars by watching the news and reading the newspaper. Look for limited-time promotional fares from major airlines and airline companies just starting up.[...]
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate Fighter Wii Review
Right now you’re reading a review for a game that shouldn’t have ever existed outside of Japan. Mainstream gamers — and most hardcore gamers, at that — don’t know the[...]
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Moki Moki Wii Review
Moki Mokis don’t move much. They’re a floppy-eared, roly-poly species of little outer space aliens, and left to their own devices they’d just lay around in a pile all day.[...]
Muscle March Wii Review
Just how weird do you like your games? If you answered “batcrap crazy weird,” then I’ve got a game for you. Muscle March is the latest Japanese import from Namco Bandai and you probably[...]
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Wii Fit Plus Review
I only briefly got to play the original Wii Fit, but liked its idea; it served as both an example of the Balance Board’s potential and a decent way to[...]
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Wii Review
From the moment you turn on Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and are informed that the game “plays you as much as you play it,” it’s evident that you’re in for[...]
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Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! Wii Review
Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! is the third major console release and the first multiplatform offering for the popular DVD-based board game. Unfortunately, like many popular film trilogies, Scene[...]
DiRT 2 Wii Review
On the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, Dirt 2 is an off-road racing game that’s difficult to fault, but sadly, that’s not the case on the Wii. There are[...]
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
When it comes to creating distinct and memorable worlds, few developers have such a storied history as Square Enix. And in The Crystal Bearers, the new third-person adventure game set[...]
The Panasonic SDR-T50 SD Camcorder Review
The Panasonic SDR-T50 is like having a small telescope that’s able to capture standard-definition video. With its 70x lens you’ll have no problem getting closer to your subject, and its[...]
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Your Shape Wii Review
Every exercise game has its target audience, most don’t exclude half of the population like Ubisoft’s Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy does by featuring nothing but aerobics exercise programs for[...]
Academy of Champions: Soccer Wii Review
Academy of Champions: Soccer is aimed directly at the preteen set and has a focus almost evenly split between soccer-school social life and booting a ball around on the pitch.[...]
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Super Mario Bros Wii Review
You better bring your butt-stomping A-game to New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Like the best Mario 2D games of decades past, this game is unashamedly and deliciously challenging. It will[...]
Samsung UN55B8500 55 Inch Television Review
If you watch football or read CNET, chances are you’ve noticed ads for Samsung’s so-called LED TVs. The company has released three series of these super-thin LED-based LCDs so far[...]
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LG Infinia 47LE8500 47 Inch Television Review
In 2010 you can prepare to be confused by two familiar yet relatively complex TV technologies: 3D and LED backlights. Before you ask, no, 3D is not available on the[...]
Samsung PN50B860 50 Inch Television Review
In the battle between plasma and LCD, the former generally comes out ahead in most areas of our picture quality tests, while the latter has dominated the less-important, but somehow[...]
