Dell has been producing high quality desktops for a number of years now. My first computer (way back) was a Dell and it lasted me six great years. Lately Dell has been getting into the high end gaming computers and todays review is on one of those high end computers.

The Dell XPS 720 HC2 is one lean mean fighting machine. It features a really nice glossy black finish, led lights inside the case and a 24″ lcd monitor. The XPS 720 comes in two different models and is Dell’s most impressive computer. Unfortunately it is also Dell’s most expensive coming in at just under $5000 for the base model.

Here are a few of the technical specifications for the XPS 720:

• Street Price: $4,899 – $8,168 approx.
• Intel Core2 Extreme QX6700
• Dual 768MB Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX
• 2GB Ram
• 24″ Widescreen LCD Monitor

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When it comes to iPod accessories Belkin is king. They’ve produced everything from cases to speakers to adapters and everything in between . Belkin is also known for their high quality standards, if it has their name on it than it must be good.

The Belkin TuneFM is a car adapter for your iPod 5G. You plug the wireless transmitter into the bottom of your iPod and then you plug the charger into your cars cigarette lighter, or a 12V charger if your car doesn’t have a cigarette lighter. The charger is optional because the wireless will work fine off your iPods battery but its always nice to know that you can recharge it if needed.

Here are a few of the technical specifications for the VS4121:

• Street Price: $49.99
• Uses the iPod display for quick and easy FM tuning
• Delivers best-in-class audio performance
• Features 4 single-touch, programmable preset buttons
• Includes auto power cord to power and charge your iPod in the car

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Altec Lansing is known for their outstanding computer speakers. Many years ago they released one of the first subwoofer based speaker systems for the PC, and they haven’t looked back since. Altec has always mixed a great amount of style with the functionality of their speakers, and sometimes this fusion brought impressive results. The Altec Lansing VS4121 proves to the world why Altec Lansing is one of the best computer speaker manufactures in the world.

The Altec Lansing VS4121 definitely aren’t the prettiest set of speakers out there but they perform better than any other PC speakers in its price range. They feature impressive bass, crisp high-end, built-in controls with bass and treble, headphone jacks, and shielded satellites

Here are a few of the technical specifications for the VS4121:
Street Price: $79.99 – $99.99
Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 97 dB
Total Continuous Power:

• Front Speakers: 6 Watts/channel @ 4 ohms
• Subwoofer: 19 Watts @ 4 ohms

System Response: 25 Hz – 15 kHz (-10dB)
Dimensions:

• Satellites: 4″ (W) x 4.7″ (D) x 9.2″ (H)
• Subwoofer: 8″ (W) x 9.9″ (D) x 13.6″ (H)

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When people first hear the word “Headphones”, companies such as Bose, Sennheiser and Sony pop into their minds. Today I’m going to be reviewing a set of headphones, and the company that makes them isn’t included in the list above.

The Skullcandy G.I’s are probably the most stylish headphones you’ll ever come across. They feature very comfortable padding, in-line volume controls and a really cool design. The headphones come from a great company that I hadn’t heard of and I’m sure you probably haven’t heard of unless you have ever been part of the skateboard or snowboard culture.

Here are a few of the technical specifications for the G.I’s:

• Street Price: $69.99
• Driver Unit Size: 41mm
• Frequency Response: 100Hz – 18KHz
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Soft leather touch earpads
• 90 Degree swivel speakers
• In-line volume control

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Zune is a digital media player manufactured by Microsoft which allows you to play your digital content on the go. The first impression you get when looking at the Zune is that it is too bulky as compared to the iPod but mind you this monster packs in 30GB of storage space. That is more than 15 times your regular iPod Nano at 3-4 times the size.

You can store up to 7500 mp3 files or 25000 photos or if you are video buff you can store up to 100 hours of video files on the Zune. Zune comes with a 3″ screen which makes the video experience much better.

You can also view the videos in either landscape or portrait mode. The best part is that you do not have to change any settings just turn the player around and it will automatically change to landscape or portrait mode depending on which way you turned it around.

If you are looking to catch the radio waves worry not the Zune comes built in with a FM Tuner, so you will not miss your favorite radio shows even when you are traveling around.

The sound and video quality is really good and you will definitely enjoy listening to songs and viewing videos on it. The wide screen eventually gives you a better view than other digital media players.

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One of the most popular digital single single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras out there is the Canon Digital Rebel XT. Without a doubt, the Canon Digital Rebel is one of the biggest advancements in consumer digital photography. For the first time, regular consumers could own a digital SLR for under $1000. The XT features a higher resolution sensor, more shooting features and better performance, all in a more compact body.

For an entry level SLR camera, the capability of Canons cheapest SLR body is more then good enough for the non-professional photographer. The Canon Digital Rebel XT digital SLR also accepts more than 50 of the Canon EF lenses.

Here are a few of the technical specifications for the Rebel XT:

• Street Price: $549.99
• Resolution: 8.0MP
• Continuous shooting: 14 shots @ 3 fps
• Selectable metering: Yes
• ISO range: 100-1600
• Custom functions: Yes, 9
• Interface: USB 2.0

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For all of the World of Warcraft lovers out there this review is for you. Dell just announced a new addition to their popular XPS M series laptops, the XPS M1730 WoW edition*. The pair of special edition Horde and Alliance notebooks are a gamers dream come true, featuring WoW artwork all over the place along with all the current games and patches preloaded. If you’re a fan of World of Warcraft or just like well built laptops than the M1730 WoW edition is for you, here’s a list of things that come with the laptop:

• Custom design featuring original art by Blizzard artists on LCD back.
• World of Warcraft and World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade pre-loaded on system, including the latest updates
• Original desktop background artwork and screensavers
• A World of Warcraft-themed backpack that includes:
  • Retail box copies of World of Warcraft, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, and the Warcraft Battle Chest
  • Latest Brady Games strategy guides for World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade, Warcraft III and The Frozen Throne
  • World of Warcraft DVD with a behind-the-scenes look at “The Making of WoW”
• A special Quest Envelope that ships separately with exclusive rare items:
  • A Golden Ticket allowing customers to receive a special custom figurinebased on the actual World of Warcraft character that they play.
  • An Account Upgrade Certificate enabling the upgrade of a World of Warcraft account to receive the Collector’s Edition pets from both the original World of Warcraft Collector’s Edition and the World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Collector’s Edition
  • A World of Warcraft Beta Club Card to enable customers to take part in upcoming public beta tests.

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