This is still in the early stages, but it’s possible we might see the iPhone 3GS, the latest version of Apple’s flagship phone, get a big price cut on the AT&T network pretty soon. A new rumor, confirmed from multiple sources, says the 8GB version of the iPhone 3GS will be selling for $99 before Christmas. The rumor comes from BGR, which has an admirable record with product leaks and rumors that turn out to be true. And over at BGR they are saying this rumor has come from two separate sources. One of the BGR sources claims this is AT&T’s plan for combating all the hype surrounding the Motorola DROID that was just released on the Verizon network to much fanfare....

Tales of Monkey Island: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood continues the tradition of excellent adventure gaming and humor started by the ToMI series, even if it doesn’t improve over Episode 3 as much as the past episodes have improved on each other. The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood is just as good as Episode 3, but don’t worry, that still means it’s absolutely fantastic. Episode 4 starts out with a betrayal that affects how the rest of the episode plays out. Predictably, a large portion of the game involves a trial where Guybrush must defend himself. I won’t go into detail for fear of giving away too many jokes. Suffice it to say that...

The rebate has long been the bane of the tech enthusiast. Companies tell us about big discounts and then fail to mention, except in fine print, that the discount is only after mailing in a rebate application and waiting weeks to get your money back. The Motorola DROID is no exception, advertised as $200 on contract, but you actually pay $300 and then wait for them to mail you a $100 gift card. Now Sears is offering a wonderful respite from the rebate madness and a discount too. We weren’t even aware that Sears sold phones, but they do through their wireless shop Wirefly. Starting today, Sears is offering the Motorola DROID for $150, which is $50 off the Verizon price AND you...

The Olympus E-P1 micro four thirds camera wowed photography enthusiasts as much for its retro look as for the pictures it could take. It wasn’t perfect, though, and Olympus promised to address several issues the E-P1 had. Now Olympus has officially announced the E-P2, and sure enough, many of the problems are gone. Unfortunately, that makes the E-P2 less of an improvement because it’s basically what the E-P1 should have been. Besides being painted black, the E-P2 is very similar to its predecessor. Same basic design, same 12.3MP image sensor and no integrated flash. What’s new is a viewfinder, the VF-2 Electronic View Finder, that plugs into a new port on the backside...

How can you help but be fascinated by the exceedingly thin Dell Adamo XPS? Even if you have a perfectly serviceable laptop, the thought of having something one centimeter thin to do the same job has to be intriguing. After the initial shock at seeing the form factor, my next thought was “Well, they can’t pack any good hardware inside that thing and it’s going to be ridiculously expensive, so I can forget about it.” Then Dell released the full specs and the pricing info, proving me wrong on both accounts. Great, now I want one again. Dell confirmed that the Adamo XPS would have a 13.4-inch LED-backlit screen capable of displaying widescreen in 720p HD. Inside there...

There is quite an array of home theater speakers available to the consumer. Everything from a whole surround sound package for less than $100 to speakers that costs thousands each. It can be quite a daunting task to determine what will best fit one’s needs. The first thing one should consider is their budget. It all starts with how much you can afford, or rather how much you are willing to afford. Just because you can afford the most expensive system doesn’t mean you should. PlacementConsider the space where you will place your speakers. For true surround sound applications, you will need a minimum of 5 speakers. 3 will be placed in front of the listening position, while the...

Built-in DVD playerFor the ultimate in ease of use and convenience, many Home Theaters in a Box come bundled with a DVD player. Most of the time, the DVD player is built in with the main amplifier unit. This makes setting the system up easier as there are fewer cables to connect and eliminates the possibility of hooking it up wrong. There are some disadvantages, however, of the built in DVD player. It is not possible to replace just the DVD player if it should fail prematurely. It usually is possible to connect an external DVD player in this case.Without DVD playerFor those who want to use their own DVD player, it is possible to buy some systems without one included. Most home theater...

High definition doesn’t have to mean flat panels and extra large screen sizes. Standard CRT TVs still do what they’ve done for years, and they’ve got some new tricks as well. When picking out a new standard CRT TV you’ll want to pay close attention to the features each provides and select one that has the extras you’re looking for: high definition, digital tuner, widescreen, picture-in-picture, inputs and outputs, to name a few.Don’t Be Left in the Dark with Your Standard CRT TVYou’ll want to pay particular attention to its digital tuner because all analog signals go dark in February 2009. This means you’ll no longer be able to get a picture...

The adage, “larger than life,” defines perfectly the world of projectors. Designed to fully immerse you in your movie-watching or board room experience, a projector illuminates and captivates. There are three technologies behind today’s projectors:  The Technology Behind Today's Projectors  DLP ProjectorsDigital Light Processing uses small mirrors to reflect different measures of light through a color wheel to create a stunning image on your screen. The use of mirrors creates a smooth, crisp image without the “screen-door effect”, but is susceptible to the “rainbow effect”. The rainbow effect is caused when only one color can...

Portability is always more convenient; so if it’s convenience you seek, look no further. Portable TVs come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on your needs, some features will appeal to you more than others. Two Choices for Portable TV Technology There are two types of portable TVs, CRT and LCD. CRTs are generally larger and take up more space, thus suited to the more stationary location. LCDs on the other hand are slim, lightweight and can easily fit in a backpack, purse, or travel bag while on the go. Choose which portable TV technology suits your needs and let’s move on. Get the Signal to Your Portable TV Next, you’ll want to ensure you always have something to...