For an LCD TV with a very low price tag, it would most definitely be a shocker to see that it is attached with a brand name like Toshiba. Toshiba LCD TVs have long been famous for the quality they provide in their products and that's why they are among the top brands highly lauded and touted as among the best. Also, for a purchase cost deemed to be cheap, the Toshiba 42AV635 doesn't fit the bill. The Toshiba 42AV635 looks stunningly attractive...more
With Toshiba setting a good pace with their LCD Televisions, their unveiling of their new models most always sets high expectations, and this is no different with what they released for the year 2009. And lately, with more people leaning towards LCD TVs, the demand for entry level models have increased and major brands like Toshiba have seen this clamour and have come out with their own lines to satisfy this clamour. Leading the pack for the 2009...more
It's easy to understand why a person would do a double take once they see a Toshiba 32AV615 on display. Yes the Toshiba 32AV615 looks good, yes it provides a fantastic feel to it, and it's a definite yes when it comes to the picture performance it provides. But what would make you rub your eyes to ensure that what you're seeing is correct is the price tag that comes along with the Toshiba 32AV615. For an LCD TV with the name Toshiba branded to it, most people would normally expect it to be priced along the lines of other major LCD TV manufacturers and not be as competitively priced with lesser known brands. Some might even double check if the Toshiba 32AV615 is really a part of the Toshiba line-up to ensure that it's not a cheap rip off. To cut it short, and to set the record straight, yes this Toshiba television is a part of the Toshiba series, and yes it is indeed cheap. So what is wrong with it? Why is it so cheap?To be perfectly honest, the Toshiba 32AV615 is among the entry level models of Toshiba's LCD TVs and is short when it comes to picture processing and resolution as compared to its higher end models, which is a lot to begin with since they are one of the best. One such...more
It was a long time coming, the happy marriage of an LCD TV and a DVD player in 1 unit. But for some reason, this concept was never established in the models developed and produced by the well-known brand names and were confined to lesser known brands. Fortunately Toshiba has come out with a series that could cater to a market that has longed for an...more
Without a doubt, Microsoft hit big time with their foray in the gaming console community. Their first entry was the Xbox and its success helped elevate the technology involved in gaming consoles. Its successor, the Xbox 360 also met similar successes although it did have its fair share of problems. After its initial release in 2005, the box 360...more
Backed up by the brand new Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS and a 1 GHz processor, the HTC Desire is amongst the most powerful smartphones currently available, and looks to set to pose a serious threat to the mainstream smartphone models. Measuring 123x 68x 11.8 mm in order to accommodate the large touch screen, it is a rather slimline handset which is also lightweight at a pocket friendly 164 grams. The S-LCD capacitive touchscreen is ideal for viewing photos and videos thanks to its large size of 4.3 inches and the ability to display up to 16M colours within the 480x 800 pixel resolution. Accelerometer and proximity sensors are built into the handset and there is a touch sensitive control panel offering shortcuts four user interface navigation.The highly customisable HTC Sense user interface allows users to assign up to seven homescreens by configuring different widgets and applications along with themes and colour schemes. By pinching the screen, a thumbnail overview of these can be viewed with the desired one selected simply by pinching the thumbnail on the screen. 1.5 GB of internal storage allows users to store files such as music tracks and video clips. In order to gain additional...more
Alongside the QWERTY packing Desire Z, HTC has released the Desire HD. This long awaited Android smartphone sees a number of features which are sure to appeal to all manner of users. With super fast internet browsing, 8 megapixel digital camera, and...more
Panasonic released the TX-P42S10B in the spring of 2009 and although there are now more current models, this Full HD Plasma TV is still a good buy for those that just want a great performing TV inside their homes for a great value. Many of...more
The greatest thing about any Sony product is its consistency. Most of the electronics produced by Sony consistently ranks high in product testing, consistently outperforms its rivals, consistently provides top-notch performance, and consistently...more
If you're looking for an LCD DVD combi coming from a major brand then you only have one choice, literally. While there is a wide array of LCD/DVD combi TV units available in the market today, there is not much models that can be found manufactured by...more
Every year, audiophiles seem to grow antsy once autumn rolls in. Many of these are because Apple is set to release its new products. And for 2009, released in September 9, Steve Jobs unleashed to the world the 5th generation iPod Nano which comes...more
For one, a high performing 37 inch LCD TV, like the LG 37LH2000 is not only for your viewing pleasure or to enhance your viewing experience, but it is also a good way to instantly add elegance to a room without having to spend hundreds of pounds....more