8. Nintendo 3DS
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From a hardware point of view, the 3DS hasn't changed much since I looked at it earlier in the year. The software and price, on the other hard, have changed quite a bit.
For starters, this once-$250 handheld is now $170, which puts it back in DS/DSi price territory. Shaving $80, nearly one-third, off the asking price has done wonders for the device's popularity, as sales of the 3DS in North America are expected to pass 2.4 million once the holiday season is over.
As for software, the 3DS has gotten several firmware updates that have shored up it's online play, eShop, and Mii interactions. The eShop now stores your credit card information, making the download-buying process less tedious. The latest software update also added some new StreetPass offerings, "Accomplishments" (think Achievements or Trophies), and some new camera functionality.
As far as games are concerned, titles like Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, and classics like StarFox 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are now available. Plus, many of your favorite Game Boy games are available for download as well. (Super Mario Land, anyone?)
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The Corsair K90 does not include cherry mx reds under every key.
All of the programmable macro keys on the K90 and the top row (the Esc and F-keys), plus the nine keys in the center block (PrtScn, Scroll Lock, Pause/Break, Insert, Delete, Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down) use silicon dome key-switches.
There is a rather lengthy discussion on the corsair forums regarding this very subject.
If your looking for a fully mechanical gaming keyboard, you should look into the thermaltake esports meka g unit, which uses mx blacks plus has macro buttons on the side.
Have you considered hiring someone who has a journalism or English degree to proofread your articles? The recurring word-choice errors are jarring. First example that pops to mind: the possessive form of a pronoun has no apostrophe, so "it's" is incorrect. Using it three times in one sentence is painful to read.
Actually, a little proofreading by anyone might be helpful. "The M90 leaves s space" and " side0mounted" virtually leapt off the screen and smacked me.
I think they've spent their cash on the model...
"The M90 leaves s space" and " side0mounted" virtually leapt off the screen and smacked me.
If accidental spelling and grammar errors smack you in the face, you might have bigger problems that its vs it's. Just sayin'.
-Devin Connors, Tom's Guide
It leaves the impression of rushed and unprofessional standards, which is at odds with the obviously thorough research and testing processes evident throughout the various Tom's sites. And flippancy doesn't help.
Professionality has nothing to do with grammer or punctuation, unless its your job as a linguist, or copy editor etc.
the primary purpose of any language written or spoken is to carry a message wherby the recieving party understands and comprehends the message.
I work for a very large government organisation, and i can tell the real world dont give a fig about language if the message gets the job done 99% of the time.
People that complain about language, usually have other issues or were picked on in someway as a child/adult by others all my boses have been grammer nazi's but not one gives a fig when its time for me to fix somthing for them, then they ignor there personal qibbles and get to the real deal, geting the job done.
What is this, THG Playboy edition ?
I want the brunette. :-)