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Buying Guides

Learn before you buy!

It's gift-giving season. Learn more here so you can buy smarter.

By Mason Resnick - November 29, 2009

So much to do, so little time!

We're here to make your holiday shopping a little easier. Here's a quick look at our buying guides, by category, and some key product reviews so you can make a informed buying decisions.

We'll be adding more guides in the coming days so check back often, and follow us on Twitter or Facebook.

Digital cameras

Best bargain digital cameras

Best starter DSLRs

Best mid-range DSLRs

Best system compact digital cameras

Best Underwater Digital Cameras

Best fashion compact digital cameras

Readers’ Choice Camera 2009

Best Pro-sumer DSLRs

Best Film Camera Bargains

Photographic Accessories

25 Photo-tastic Gifts for Under $100

15 Gifts Photographers will Appreciate

12 Camera Bag Essentials

Photo Printer Buyer's Guide

New, light, ultra-compact tripod

Product Spotlight: Epson P-7000

Review: Pro-Optic 8mm f/3.5 Fish-Eye CS lens

Field Test: Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 lens

Review: Sigma 150-500mm f/5.6-6.3 lens

Camcorders

How to Choose a Camcorder

Digital Camcorder Recommendations for 2009

Cell Phones

Guide to Unlocked Cell Phones

Review: DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone

Computers

Netbooks on Parade

Netbooks vs. Notebooks

The Best Portable Storage

Computer Monitor Buyer's Guide

Optics & Telescopes

The Scoop on Scopes

Across the Universe: All You Need Is a Telescope

What type of binocular is right for me?

All about prisms

Binocular Buying tips

TVs

Choosing a Home Theater System

LCD or Plasma TV: How to choose?

Must-Have Home Theater Components

Product Review: Sony BDP-S2000ES

Do I Need a 240-Hz HDTV?

Home Office

Inkjet vs. Laser Printers

Multi-Function Printer Buying Tips

Which digital printer is best for you?

Pro-end Dye-Sublimation Printers

Buying Guide: All In Ones

Mp3 & Audio (Portable Entertainment)

How to Choose a Portable MP3 Player

Top Ten MP3 Players

Review: Wolverine ESP Multi-Media Player

Review: Jobo Giga Vu Pro Evolution

The Best Portable Storage

Apple iPod Nano has built-in video camera

Photobooks

Photobooks

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How to choose a camcorder

What you need to know to get the best tool for shooting video

ArticleCamcorders Gear Guides & Reviews - by Josh Lehrer, 3 days ago

Buying a camcorder does not have to be a complicated process. With some key information, you can get exactly the right one for your needs.

The Scoop on Scopes

Your Optics Buying Guide

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Bill Schiffner, 3 days ago

Whether your hobby lies in beholding birds, following footballs or scanning the stars, there is a plethora of binoculars, spotting scopes and telescopes to meet your optical needs.

TAGS: nikon, buying guide, pentax, bushnell, binoculars, buying tips, Telescope, spotting scope, Celestron, Tasco, Orion

Photo Printer Buyer’s Guide

What features to look for when equipping your digital darkroom

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Darcy Silvers, 3 days ago

When it comes to photo printers, you shouldn’t just point at one in the store and decide to take it home with you. After all, you’ve spent considerable time and effort taking photos of your favorite subjects.

TAGS: canon, buying guide, epson, printer, digital printing, buying tips, HP

Unlocked Cell Phone Buying Guide

Take your time, learn the differences, and choose your phone with care

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Lisa Anderson Mann, 3 days ago

Cell phones are no longer just a lifeline to friends and family—you can use them to organize your schedule, check e-mail, take photos, and get directions.

TAGS: buying guide, buying tips, cell phone

Laser vs. Inkjet Printer: Which Is Right for You?

Choose the right printer for your home

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Erica Archer, 4 days ago

Laser printers have long been dominant in enterprise environments but not the go-to pick for home users with color printing needs.

TAGS: buying guide, inkjet, printer, buying tips, inkjet printer, laser

Multi-Function Printer Buying Tips

What's an MFP, and Which One’s Best for You?

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Karen Marcus, 4 days ago

Looking to make your home office more efficient? Consider a multifunction center (MFC) printer, also known as a multi-device or all-in-one printer. These machines combine standard printer functionality with the ability to fax, scan, and copy—all within one... Read more

TAGS: canon, buying guide, epson, printer, buying tips, HP, multi-function, Brother

Computer Monitor Buyer’s Guide

Which monitor is best for you? Should you get a second monitor?

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Christos Tsirbas, 4 days ago

Dump that low-resolution, energy-inefficient CRT screen and upgrade to an LCD monitor. Here are the key features to consider when shopping for an LCD monitor for your computer system.

TAGS: buying guide, monitor, computer, buying tips, HP, Apple, lacie

How to choose a portable MP3 player

Yes there are alternatives to the iPod

ArticleMP3 Players Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 4 days ago

Which portable multimedia player is right for you?

TAGS: buying guide, buying tips, MP3 Player

Buying Guide: Ten Top MP3 Players

The best portable multimedia players, from Apple to Zune

ArticleMP3 Players Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 4 days ago

Which MP3 player is best for you? Read these mini-reviews of ten of the most popular models currently available. You don’t need to break the bank to put hundreds or even thousands of songs and hundreds of videos in the palm of your hand.

TAGS: buying guide, sandisk, sony, MP3 Player, Apple, Microsoft, Cowon, Avera, RCA

12 Camera Bag Essentials

A dozen items you should always have with you (besides camera, lens and flash)

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 5 days ago

Every photographer has different needs, and so every camera bag will have different stuff to suit those needs. Here are twelve useful and innovative items that you will probably be taking out of your bag and using.

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