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Here to Tide You Over Until the Real Action Begins

Soccer fans and gamers alike need no introduction to EA’s FIFA series, especially with this past Fall’s incredible FIFA 10. We’ll admit we were slightly worried about the latest installment, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa ($57), being a cheap cash-in attempt considering its timing to FIFA 10. But the reviews (and our hands-on time [...]

The Tailor of Panama Has Spoken

Failed dreams of emulating Thomas Crown got you down? Well, we might not be able to tell you how to become an international art-thief (or can we?), but we can tell you that a linen suit is a good place to start.

Monsterously Modern

Two letters rarely conjure up as many memories as “CJ”. The Icon CJ3B’s ($79,000+) great grandfather, the Willys Overland was designed to be one-trick workhorses. Simple and utilitarian (just the way we like our 4x4s), ICON has managed to meld the spirit of the original CJ with modern day upgrades. The result is a rugged [...]

Packing an Optical Drive Despite Being Tiny

The Gateway brand may not hold the clout it once did, but by releasing the EC14DO7U, the company has still shown they can create computers with wide consumer appeal. Measuring 11.6-inches with a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, this tiny P.C. still manages to include an optical drive and can easily double as [...]

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A Capable Offering from a Computing Unknown

ViewSonic may not be a household name in the world of computing, but that shouldn’t distract buyers from seriously considering the company’s first 13-inch laptop. Called the ViewBook Pro (clearly copying Apple), the laptop’s body is made of an aluminum alloy chassis that tapers to a point along the front edge. Just 1 inch thick [...]

Entry Level for Apple, But Solid None the Less

Updated in the fall of 2009, Apple’s entry-level MacBook packs a bevy of worth while features that make it a promising computer for those uninterested in PCs and with no need for the more powerful MacBook Pro line. Squeaking in just below the $1,000 price point, the white polycarbonate MacBook now features Apple’s new unibody [...]

Between Netbooks & the Ultra Portable Elite

Co-branding on something like a laptop usually hints at some scheme on the manufacturer’s part to up the price on a base model without adding any value in the specifications department. The Acer Ferrari One, however, is an exception that fits somewhere between a high-powered netbook and a low-powered ultra portable. Weighing 3.3 pounds and [...]

A Good Option for Gamers on the Go

Typically, when it comes to computers, gaming power and portability just don’t mix. The Alienware M11X bucks this trend by providing decent gaming performance in a relatively small chassis. Measuring 11.6-inches, its screen size is dangerously close to that of most netbooks, but luckily the M11X packs much more under the hood. Featuring an ultra [...]

A Great Combination of Power and Looks

The EliteBook 2540p is HP’s answer for consumers who want top-notch performance and battery life out of a laptop that’s only slightly bigger than a netbook. Like the ThinkPad X201s, it sports a 12.1 inch screen, but with a slightly lower resolution of 1280 x 800. Modernly-styled thanks to it full magnesium alloy casing and [...]

A Business Focused Portable Work Horse

Known for reliability among business users, with the ThinkPad X201 Lenovo provides an outstanding mix of battery life and performance which makes it perfect for road warriors with ample budgets. While it may not have nearly as much curb appeal from an exterior design standpoint compared to the competition, the ThinkPad X201s is built for [...]

The Thinnest Laptop In Existence

The Dell Adamo XPS currently holds the record as the world’s thinnest laptop by a landslide. Squeaking in at 9.99mm or (.4 inches thick), design wise this aluminum alloy sheathed computer is simply stunning to behold, and to enhance its allure even opens in a manner James Bond would approve of. Instead of the normal [...]

The Ultimate Portable PC if Price is No Object

Touted as the most powerful ultra portable on the market today thanks to its available 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 processor (3.33GHz with Turbo Boost), the Sony Z series represents the pinnacle of laptop design in both looks and performance. Featuring a 13.1 full HD LED backlit widescreen display with 1,600 by 900 resolution, and [...]

Rebeling Against the Navy Sport Coat

Chambray appears to be one major trends taking over men’s fashion for spring and summer. Rather than talk about your dime a dozen chambray button up though, we figured we’d kill two birds with one stone by highlighting this Princeton Chambray Sport Coat ($375) as a good summer blazer option that also matches today’s trends. [...]

From Twitter to Book For Your Edification

Active Twitter users may already be well aware of the account of 28 year old Justin Halpern, known as @shitmydadsays. Started after he was dumped by his girlfriend and moved back in with his parents at the age of 28, Justin began sharing with the world his 74 year old father’s foul mouthed nuggets of [...]