
Hey! It's a pink camera. Quite pink, in fact. Fortunately, it's actually quite a good camera if you're looking for something sleek and compact. As a matter of fact, this sexy little thing netted DigitalCameraInfo's compact point & shoot camera of the year.

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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 (MSRP $399.99) is an impressive camera. With stunning 12.1-megapixel photos, 1080/60i video, crisp touchscreen controls, and a wealth of auto modes, there is very little we can say to insult the TX9. It is considerably lacking in manual image controls, but what it lacks in sophistication, it makes up for in style.
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Every once in a while, we get to do a nifty little article for another news outlet. In this case, it was a year-end roundup for MSNBC. It's a great chance for CCI to get some more exposure and for us to write something a little different than our usual testing detail.* * *
Whether you're doing some self-indulgent shopping or finding the perfect gift, there are a lot of fancy new cameras this year. We at DigitalCameraInfo.com have dragged dozens of models through the wringer in our ultra-scientific testing labs to come up with the best picks for every budget. These cameras all have two things in common: They take great photos, and mere mortals can afford them.
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All my Examiner articles get filed under gadgets, but I'm technically the Boston Girl Geeks Examiner and girl geeks like Harry Potter. I was lucky enough to see the latest at a midnight opening. I know it's cheesy, but I do like the books and I think the movies just get better and better. Beautiful scenic England was the star of #7.

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The latest Harry Potter movie opens tonight at 12:01 in dozens of theaters throughout Boston—dozens of theaters that have been sold out of these special midnight showings for weeks. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is the seventh film in the Harry Potter series and the first half of the final book. Witches, wizards, and muggles of all ages will be lined up to see the first part of the exciting conclusion, but some were not lucky enough to get tickets.
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Welcome to my second installment of point-and-shoot digital camera reviews for DigitalCameraInfo. It's definitely refreshing to review simpler cameras, after slogging through weeks of the G2 and T2i reviews. The X90 isn't exactly a camera to write home about, but the review gives you a good idea of the benefits.

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The Pentax X90 is a solid ultrazoom camera, with strong performance and a healthy range of manual control options. The menu and controls are easy to navigate, so even a beginner would have no trouble figuring out how to perform a custom white balance or swap between Aperture Priority and full auto mode. There are a couple of strange button design choices, however, and the narrow grip left much to be desired. This makes the Pentax a definite try-before-you-buy camera.
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You probably know Namco as the makers of one of the greatest classic arcade games in history. (Hint: yellow circle thingy chomping on ghosts and fruit.) But they've made quite a few great games and now they're re-releasing them as part of the Namco Generations series. Pac-Man Championship Edition DX is the first entry (out this week), but these two treasures are soon to follow. Now give me Dig Dug!
Pac-Man Championship Edition DX isn’t the only classic title Namco has up its sleeve. Namco Bandai has officially announced its new “Namco Generations” series, to be released on PS3 and Xbox 360. The next two offerings in the series will be Galaga Legions DX and Aero Cross, with future games to be offered periodically.
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Pac-Man Championship Edition DX isn’t the only classic title Namco has up its sleeve. Namco Bandai has officially announced its new “Namco Generations” series, to be released on PS3 and Xbox 360. The next two offerings in the series will be Galaga Legions DX and Aero Cross, with future games to be offered periodically.
I love the retro look when it comes to digital cameras. Last year's E-PL1 really fit the bill in this regard and now Japanese customers will be getting the even slicker E-PL1s. With that tiny collapsible lens and the sexy white body... this is one of those cameras that makes me feel like I should buy a camera.
Olympus is introducing a brand new camera into its Japanese PEN lineup: the E-PL1s. The camera has nearly identical specs to the current E-PL1, but the new kit lens is smaller, lighter, and quieter.
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Olympus is introducing a brand new camera into its Japanese PEN lineup: the E-PL1s. The camera has nearly identical specs to the current E-PL1, but the new kit lens is smaller, lighter, and quieter.
I've started my journey into Examiner.com! Basically, it's a place where I can contribute my writing and get paid a little money for it at the same time. I always tell people that the best way to become a better writer is to write more. So, here's me writing more. Help a girl out and subscribe to my Examiner RSS.

It seems like just yesterday that Boston-based game developer, Harmonix, released Dance Central—a motion-controlled dance game exclusive to Microsoft's new Xbox 360 Kinect. Actually... it was just yesterday. But that's not stopping Harmonix from talking about a sequel.
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It seems like just yesterday that Boston-based game developer, Harmonix, released Dance Central—a motion-controlled dance game exclusive to Microsoft's new Xbox 360 Kinect. Actually... it was just yesterday. But that's not stopping Harmonix from talking about a sequel.
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I'm not sure how I feel about using XBLA for marketing purposes. You know... like releasing small games in anticipation of the real thing? But I do know that I really like the Saint's Row series. So, I support anything that will throw THQ a little more money.

This summer, we found out about Saint’s Row: Drive-by: a spin-off game for XBLA and Nintendo 3DS. After months of speculation, THQ’s Danny Bilson has revealed that the company’s plans for the game have changed—for the better. The upcoming title for XBLA is set to contain completely new content and gameplay mechanics separate from the main Saint’s Row franchise.
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This summer, we found out about Saint’s Row: Drive-by: a spin-off game for XBLA and Nintendo 3DS. After months of speculation, THQ’s Danny Bilson has revealed that the company’s plans for the game have changed—for the better. The upcoming title for XBLA is set to contain completely new content and gameplay mechanics separate from the main Saint’s Row franchise.
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