Sony has not only become one of the biggest names in film entertainment, but also one of the biggest publishers in the current industry for entertainment in the evolving interactive video game medium. As of 2010, Sony set out on a mission along with many other like-minded companies such as Samsung, LG, Panasonic, etc to provide mainstream consumers with what we term as the “3D-Craze” in stereoscopic display blooms. WhatIfGaming  has been devoted to all thing 3D and unlike most other entertainment publications has been covering 3D for more than 10 years since 2000 from conventions to 3D technology industry events (3DFF, etc). This means those 1950s DVDs with the 3D glasses. Naturally, when Sony released this product November 10, 2011, it was essential to cover this highly enticing 3D TV set for any consumers for Christmas season and holidays, especially given what Sony claims to offer. We have conducted the most rigorous tests anyone can on this $499 MSRP 24” Sony PlayStation 3D TV bundle using our 2 sets in-office for reasons of control, quality, and multisampling. While the Sony PlayStation 3D TV is enticing for consumers who cannot necessarily pay more for a higher quality entry 3D-TV set, it comes with some noticeable problems in the testing rounds which should serve consumers to think three times before purchase. Colors are not saturated accurately, the reflective glare of the LCD coating is an abysmal problem, and the very notion that the 3D is even being utilized for all purposes is generally missing despite the “FULL-HD” moniker. Sony has made a 3D TV that is decent for a 24” TV set if it were priced at $199-299, but something which does not feel like it is even worth half of what more superior entry-sized 3D TVs offer at $499.

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The HD 6870 DiRT 3 edition is a beast. While we did not particularly love DiRT 3 as a game, a free copy is more than welcome for fans to experience the power of the AMD Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 DiRT 3 edition. While we already reviewed the HD 6870 base samples through AMD, and then add-in contact reviews including Sapphire’s 6870 line, this special OCed edition was worth a look for the people who have been e-mailing regarding Sapphire products on top of VisionTek lines.

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The Droid X2 presents one of the best powerhouse phones available for the Android Froyo platform to date. Succeeding the Droid X, having been considered by us to be a phone of pure raw throughput, the Droid X2 takes everything within the Droid series of Motorola produced phones to a whole other level. The sleek design of nostalgic ratio, the Candy Bar edges, and the entire packaging design of this phone in its simplicity rivals its predecessor while paying homage and respect to what the Droid X has created in its wake. The Droid X2 is undoubtedly one of the most powerful smartphones currently released, which complements the Droid X perfectly. While users of the Droid X should be happy about having a phone that still rivals the market of smartphones today, this new nuanced upgrade to X2 power is well worth it for enthusiasts of the mobile cellular market and just technology in general.

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The HTC Thunderbolt 4G gives one of the best performances of any smartphone currently available in 2011 and it seems as if the Thunderbolt has stricken the ground with an impacting force that will last well into 2012. The HTC developed Thunderbolt 4G premieres exclusively with the Verizon Wireless network, and is truly a premiere enthusiast phone that provides a lot of power and efficiency, despite being on the Android 2.2.1 base software. A 1GHz Snapdragon processor benchmarked with custom software for this phone above all others, especially the new Samsung Google Nexus S coming in close behind the Droid X2 of the same carrier through exclusive rights. The HTC Thunderbolt 4G has quality parts for a price that may be expensive for some, but parts which make the entire smartphone a shining example of true fidelity and marksmanship in the intracellular universe.

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Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. 9 orders one of the most uniquely created gadgets in the technology sector, combining a level of customizability with a lot of shocking dependability that leaves some in a level of reflection. Many creators of mouse products have different factors that converge on Dots Per Inch (dpi), macros, and functionality of button design, where Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. 9 infuses a level of each of these into its own design while adding a very stable and gratifying experience to anyone that has had problems with former products depending on type. The Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. 9 reveals itself as a true competitor in the wireless range market for anyone ready to have one of the best mice available.

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The Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 Flex Edition 1GB is the best card to get for anyone looking for the flexibility of DualPort graphics and the integration of DVI standards for the TDMS streams capable to also transmit over HDMI. The Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 Flex Edition 1GB video card is affordable, runs incredibly well, and maintains a level of quality for future-oriented people who do not want to upgrade that is exceptional.

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The LinkSys E4200 Wireless-N Router defines a new genre of maximum performance wireless capabilities ever seen in a Wireless-N Router all with the idiosyncrasies of class and elegance combined with ease and portability. The LinkSys E4200 Wireless-N Router provides a stability that has been tested and delivers the most accurate performance rates of any router we have seen from manufacturers such as Belkin, D-Link, and more. With the capability of dual band technology, enthusiasts are able to double their network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N 2.4 and 5GHz spectrum, making sure to prevent interference from wireless phones, devices, and other connections utilizing the IEEE 802.11 wireless air interface standards of 2.4GHz. The LinkSys E4200 delivers on a lot of bandwidth ends brilliantly through Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Security, and furthermore UPnP USB capability with refinement.

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The VisionTek 80PLUS 800W Power Supply Unit is one of the notable power supplies the company is currently putting out aside from its 1000W Gold, which is a step up in performance to the Gold PLUS certification which ranks higher efficiencies of power throughput with different load levels. The Visiontek 800W Power Supply supplies the perfect performance for a relatively great price for enthusiasts that are not only looking to get at least 85% efficiency for that SLI or Crossfire required setup,  but also stability through over-current, short-circuit, and over-voltage protection to make for a power supply unit no one can go wrong with. The testing phases reveal that the VisionTek 800W Power Supply truly lives up to the high VisionTek standard.

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Razer Lachesis brings a level of stunning elegance to the world of mice within the PC sector of users and hardcore enthusiasts worldwide.  While Razer does not define this series of mouse as “elite” according to their specification of gaming-focused products only, the mouse itself garners and attains every piece of the word that makes it up. With a 5600dpi 3.5G Lazer sensor, the Razer Lachesis brings fidelity with real elegance of LED structuring to create a design and concept of a mouse that is not only comfortable in its wired state, but also easily professional and sleek.

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Back in the technologically impaired time stratum of 2001, Apple released their first iPod – an invention which macadamized and out-sparked a revolution in the way which people listened to music on-the-go. The concept seemed odd from the loud clanking spins of our CD players and the variable MP3 options available that were charging too high for quality that was simply too low. This CD player was history. This first generation iPod was a primitive device compared to the iPod of today but it paved the way for the basic design which has allowed Apple to create this extraordinary product that has moved way beyond the basics of listening to music but instead given a minicomputer that includes vast amounts of features and options that keeps it ahead of the curve. From the first moment that the iPod Touch is turned on, it gives the sense of having many hidden talents which will still only be found after a few weeks of getting used to all the features it possesses. It is simply a remarkable piece of hardware that is incredibly easy to use and has an impeccable design.

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The Sapphire Radeon Toxic Edition HD 6850 is surprisingly a card that is simply a steal to PC and hardcore gaming enthusiasts worldwide. While the HD 6870 may have more stream processors and 900~913/1050 MHz ratio of core:memory speed  the Sapphire Radeon Toxic Edition HD 6850  performs at equal level (+/- 2 fps) in every test performed for the price point difference at 1GB memory. The custom PCB along with the 1.7 billion transistor core reveals a true overclocking power that does not limit the life of the product, but ensures a lengthy return for something that can be underestimated because of the digits after the HD. With more performance per dollar and quality per performance value, the Sapphire Radeon HD Toxic 6850 is a must-buy for anyone looking to upgrade to the next solution of CrossFireX domination and pure statistic performance per watt.

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