After only a few strokes, it quickly becomes clear to any player that the NSix-One is undoubtedly a player's racquet.  The former racquet of World No. 1 Roger Federer, the Nsix-One offers spin power and control for the most demanding users.  Unfortunately, it demands just as much if not more from the user.  The 95 version is a slightly modified version of Federer's racque...

This is the ultimate gamer-value-reliability mouse.  Said by many to be one of the best mice ever released by Logitech, the MX-510 earns high and well deserved praise.  I snatched one of these about 2 years back when its production run came to an unfortunate end.  Even to this day, the mouse has endured among mouse enthusiasts as a top-tier performance mouse that is both cheap an...

I purchased the Wilson Surge 5.1 about 2 years ago and I have used it ever since.  This racquet is highly maneuverable with a moderate strung weight of about 10.6oz and a headlight rating of 6.  I have found this racquet to be comparatively easier on the elbow than stiffer racquets in the wilson line and consequently more comfortable.  As well, the head lightness is particularly ...

This game is based around the theme of repetition and if that's what floats your boat, you'll get plenty of it here.  Earth Defense Force 2017 is quite poorly made as it hardly makes use of the abilities of the Xbox, graphically, and lacks any online functionality.  This is a straight up shoot at ants over and over game.  Surprisingly some players find this entertaining d...

I purchased the S510 as a refurb (but flawless otherwise) from Canada Computers for a mere 25 bucks.  It was a definite deal.  The first noticeable difference about this keyboard from all others is the feel of the keys.  I would put it as middle of road between a laptop keyboard feel and a traditional keyboard.  I love it to say the least.  However, be warned, it's ...

I purchased this set of speakers over 3 years ago and quite frankly, they have been and continue to be remarkable in every regard.  Although they were purchased as refurbished units, they have been working as well as they were on day 1.  Logitech's z5300s boast equal if not greater power than a variety of top tier speakers with a very comparatively low price.  Although the re...

I purchased the Samsung ML-1610 black and white laser printer for about $70.00 new with a mail-in-rebate.  Over the past 1-2 years, this printer has served as both a printer and in some instances, a foot rest.  It has been outstanding in both capacities.  This is definitely a no fuss printer which accomplishes printing without fault and can be easily transported, which is somethi...

I purchased the Samsung D820 cellphone new through a seller on Ebay.  The overall design and sleek appearance of the phone is what attracted me to it despite a few technical shortcomings.  After having used the phone for over a year, I feel that it is at best a satisfactory phone, although very handsome.  The interface for music playback is rather clumsy and sluggish slong with t...

I received a paid of Logitech FreePulse headphones in exchange for a defect part of their predecessor.  I have found that this iteration of Logitech wireless headphones for Ipod to be highly stylish and functional.  Unlike the previous model, this pair is reinforced with a strong headband that does not snap easily.  As well, the design is more appealing with a black gloss finish....

I purchased these earphones in high hopes of sound quality and reliability.  I was only satisfied on one front: the sound quality.  With the excellent sound insulating design of these earbuds, much of the external noise a listener is subject to is blocked out.  Consequently, the sound received from the earphones themselves are isolated and clear.  The bass is deeper than tra...

I've dabbled in a number of cold medications but I often return to this one.  CONTAC Complete Cough, COld & Flu offers surprisingly good supression of common cold symptoms such as running nose, cough and fever.  As well, some versions also include additional vitamin C to give you another shot at defeating the cold quickly.  I've taken up to 3 a day and enjoyed symptom...

I purchased the Epson CX3200 in hopes of acquiring an easy to use and proficient multifunction inkjet printer.  Overall, I would deem the CX3200 successful in completing moderate quality prints and scans.  The design is somewhat compact although it is somewhat rickety in regards to build quality.  The interface is very simple with a rudimentary monochrome lcd display allowing for...

This router is likely the best there is!  I purchased this router a few years back and it has been working solidly since.  While some routers might be cheaper, it would be wise to snag one of these during a sale or their successors such as the WRT54GL.  With vast cutomizability in regards to firm way, this unit outstrips a variety of Dlink and SMC competitors.  As well, firm...

It's no wonder that Nike Dri-Fit is also a favored clothing choice of professional athletes in a variety of sports.  If you're into tennis you'll likely see Roger Federer, world #1 sporting a number of Dri-Fit incarnations during his many tournaments throughout the year in numerous environmental conditions.  As a serious tennis player myself, I sought maximum performance a...

A number of top tier tennis pros have worn the Adidas Barricade II shoes and with good reason.  After having gone through a few pairs of tennis shoes myself, I decided to give the Barricade II a chance.  What attracted me to this pair at first was of course the clean and simple aesthetic design, but what made me a satisfied customer was the performance and durability of the shoe. ...

Virtua Tennis 3, right of the bat is not a very realistic tennis video game.  Its counterpart on the XBOX 360, Topspin, is likely a better choice for a gamer looking to obtain a realistic tennis experience on a console.  Virtua Tennis is however a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable experience.  The controls are extremely simple and winning is based on being able to confuse and...

To start off, I would like to inform the reader that to complete your XBOX gaming experience, you probably should own a copy of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Las Vegas.  Like Gears of War, this is a must have for any 360 player or first-person-shooter enthusiast.  Having played many first-person-shooters since the days of Wolfenstein and Doom, I sincerely believe that this is one of th...

This is by far one of my favourite games for the XBOX 360.  From the moment I began playing, I have been enthralled by the depth of this admittedly rudimentary game.  Although fairly simple in concept, this game delivers a thoroughly entertaining gaming experience by allowing the player to interact with a guitar controller and play some of the greatest rock songs!  From oldies su...

Having sampled numerous tennis video games over the years, I say with confidence that Topspin 2 comes as close as any to replicating an on court experience.  The previous version carries most of the same features, but Topspin 2 is markedly more refined and polished.  This game is undoubtedly made for video gamers looking for a realistic tennis video game, contrary to virtua tennis.&nb...

The Lego Stars games have been highely successful on the XBOX 360 and with good reason!  When I first played the game I was immediately stunned by the quality of the graphics and the comical nature of an otherwise challenging and engrossing game.  It had been years since I had played with lego, but seeing the figures and sets come to life on-screen made it feel like just yesterday.&nb...