LCD Vs. CRT by Jacob Bodnar
When buying a new computer, or upgrading your monitor, you may be in somewhat of a conundrum deciding between an LCD or CRT monitor. That's understandable because for most people the difference is just size. But there is much more behind each option than just some space saving. ... CRT Monitor If you are low on money, need a good monitor for watching video, viewing images, or showing people around you what is on the screen, or if you are a big game player than a CRT is probably the choice for you.

A Guide to PCI Express by Gary Hendricks
A Lot More Bandwidth First, to understand PCI Express, we need to know what it is capable of. Traditionally, most of our computers these days come equipped with PCI or AGP based graphics cards. Most of the latest PCs come decked with PCI Express enabled cards. ... Video will never be the same again. ... Not Just For Video Remember that PCI Express is not limited to graphics – although initially the implementation will mostly be seen in graphics boards. ... Given its speed, PCI Express will allow game developers to squeeze in more realistic content then ever imagined possible in a release.

Hack 'n Slash? by Mark Waters
Or perhaps more to the point, stress relief. Stop and ask yourself these questions: 1. Have you ever purchased one of those cheesy stress relief toys from a local Spencers, or other novelty shop? You know the ones. They’re frequently shaped like a human and are squishy, or painted with a... Have you ever looked up the omnipotent, immortal cheat codes for your favourite RPG video game, and used them to cast the most devastating "town killer" type spells throughout the entire game, for no reason other than the enjoyment of watching those little buggers die?

Building Your Own Computer by D. David Dugan
The world of computers is constantly changing. It is one of the only industries that is different from month to month. If you’re in the market for a new PC, there are continually new options available. To get the best bang for your buck in computer technology, you may want to consider building... When you are buying a motherboard, make sure to check whether you will need to buy a separate video and sound card. ... Manufacturers make specific models to work together, so you may want to buy your parts from just one brand.

Gaming as a Cultural Thermometer: Beyond the Frat Pack by James Boza
When I walked into the store, all I wanted was some lunch-type that could get me through the rest of the work week. However, when I passed the crowd of onlookers just past the store entrance, and then nearly tripped over the rickety card table (complete with cheesy plastic tablecloth) that they... I’m no world-traveler, but it’s a safe bet to say that these titles don’t exactly start the streets of Tokyo aflame with excitement on their release day as they do here, making the Top-Shelf-Sports-Game-Release-Week-Mania a uniquely American experience.

Video Card Purchases: The More You Play...The More You Pay by Jason Busch
In case you haven't noticed, the high-end video cards are expensive with every release, and the same high-end video cards disappear from their pole position within 6 months or less due to another model replacing it. There are video card owners who feel betrayed after spending $700 on a graphics... Is buying a $700 video card worth playing your $50 PC game at all your "levels" maximized, when you'll probably finish the game in less than 3 weeks? ... More Video Cards: More Consumer Options While the high-end purchaser certainly takes the highest risk and is on the frontline whenever a new...

Guns Don't Kill People - Videogames Do! by Daniel Robson
“Ban these evil games”, “Videogame violence corrupting our nation’s youth”, “video games stole my husband”. It seems everyday that the media are making more and more claims about the evils of videogames. But are these claims based on fact, or is it merely that there is a juicy new scapegoat out... The consensus at the IGDA meeting this year was that the game was merely “a rubbish game with a layer of crunchy ultra-violence slapped on top”. ... How many parents explain to their child that the game is not real; that in real life you can’t do everything you can in the game?

How to Buy Computer Memory by Gary Hendricks
How do you know when to buy more memory for your computer? Or how much memory you'll need? If you can afford it, you should always buy as much memory as you can, since it boosts system performance. But not all of us need 1 GB of RAM - most home users need only about 512 MB of RAM. ... When to Buy More Memory Thinking back on my experience with building computers, there are usually five scenarios under which you'd buy memory for your computer: When upgrading your operating system When installing new applications When installing multimedia cards When adding computer peripherals When...

What Apple iPod to Buy? by Jacco Noordhuizen
With all the different models of iPod, which one should I buy? Models to choose from are iPod Shuffle 512MB or 1GB, iPod Nano 1GB, 2GB or 4GB or iPod, also called video iPod, 30GB or 60GB. If you want to buy second hand there is the earlier models like iPod Photo, iPod mini and 1st, 2nd 3rd and... To date this is the only iPod that reproduces video, which is why they call it the Video iPod. ... Keep in mind that video’s take up a lot more storage than music files. ... 60GB means you can store a few thousand music Albums, and some video’s.

The Charm Of The New iPod Video Explained by Gregg Hall
You do not have to be a kid to know that there is a wide array of great uses for a personal mp3 player. You can do more than just listen to music. You can listen to all your music! The iPod is a great way to download al your music into one central location. ... The new iPod video is one of the best sellers of all the iPod series, begun in 2001 by Apple Company. ... In comparison with the 2004 model, the new iPod offers a spectrum of accessories that are available along with the video capacities of the new iPod.