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Camcorder Buying Guide
Whether its a ballet recital, soccer game or a wedding, camcorders have become a fixture in the American family. Recording the special moments in life is something we often take for granted now, but as anyone knows who's been apart from a loved one, a video can help bring all the memories rushing back. To make sure those memories are captured the way that you need, rather than rely on self-interested sales people to show you the way, we've put together this buying guide that'll help you pick the perfect camcorder for your situation.
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Cell phone buying guide
Sometimes it feels like the best way to buy a cell phone is to close your eyes and randomly point at one. There are so many different brands and styles, all with a plethora of varying features, that purchasing one can be an overpowering experience. Do you go for the tiniest phone possible, or a big one loaded with features? What about memory cards? Can it play a ringtone of “My Sharona” by The Knack? Purchasing a cell phone may seem like an impossible challenge, but by examining the features individually and considering your actual needs, you’ll find there’s a cell phone for everyone.
- Company:
- T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon Wireless
- Glossary:
- Candy bar flip, Flip phone, QWERTY keyboard, Slider, Smartphone, CDMA, GSM, SIM card
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Digital camera buying guide
There is a digital camera out there for every kind of would-be photographer. Whether you just like to take pictures on vacation, or you’ve decided to try your hand at becoming a professional, there’s a digital camera tailored to your needs. The problem is there are so many digital cameras out there, each with its own set of features, that trying to choose one can make a person swear off photography altogether. This guide helps cut through the confusion by explaining the concepts you're most likely to encounter in your search for a new camera.
- Glossary:
- xD, DSLR, Memory Stick, SDHC Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MicroSD, SD card, MiniSD, MicroSDHC, Memory Stick Pro
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HDTV buying guide
Walking into an electronics store and being faced with a wall of large panel HDTVs can be daunting. Then you're made to feel like an idiot when the sales person starts spewing statistics and acronyms that sound like a combination of Latin and calculus. Buying a flat screen HDTV is far easier than store sales staffs for electronics "experts" make it. You need only consider four questions, all of which can be answered before you step foot into a store.
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Picking the right Home Theater in a Box
Some home theater buyers long for the crystal clear audio of 5.1 surround sound in a home turned cinema without spending all the time and effort of researching every individual part — and without spending a lot of money. Luckily, manufacturers have heard the cries of the overwhelmed home theater purchaser and have created the Home Theater in a Box (HTiB for short). We'll explain exactly what a HTiB is and who should buy one as we run down a buying guide for picking the perfect Home Theater in a Box.
- Glossary:
- Home theater, 1080p, 5.1 channel surround sound, DVD, 7.1 channel surround sound, surround sound, Component, 720p, HDMI, HTIB, Composite
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When is it time to buy a smartphone?
Open a magazine these days and there’s a good chance you will read a story about smartphones. Smartphones are like cell phones on steroids. Often they are more like handheld computers that you can make phone calls from, rather than phones that can do other things. They can be amazing pieces of technology. Which leads to the question – when is the right time for you to buy one? There are two answers to that question. The first is that if you work for a company that will provide you with one, it may be worth taking up your employer on a free smartphone offer. The other answer is a little more intricate: when your need for the features of a smartphone outweigh the extra fees of owning one, it's probably time to take the leap.…
- Glossary:
- Touchscreen, Smartphone, Stylus, Palm OS -- moved to software, Windows Mobile, QWERTY keyboard
- Product Families:
- Microsoft Windows Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Palm Treo, Apple iPhone
- Products:
- Apple iPhone 3G, Apple iPhone
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When is it time to buy a universal remote?
One of the pitfalls of putting together a halfway decent home theater system is a coffee table cluttered with remote controls. Put together a television, cable box, audio receiver and a DVD or Blu-ray player and you are already starting to overload on remotes. Throw in a remote for a CD player, game system, separate DVR and more and you're buried up to your neck in little black and grey rectangles. While many devices come with universal remotes, they often can only control two or three devices at a time and if you add a device to your set up that is newer than your older remote, you may be out of luck when trying to get them to talk to one another. Purchasing a universal remote can be a good way to simplify your life, but choosing the…
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