HDTV and computer display manufacturers aren’t shy about trumpeting their products’ size, resolution, and contrast ratio, but they rarely report another spec: input lag–the time a monitor takes to catch up to your keyboard, mouse, or gamepad.
At Christmastime we hark back to memories of gadgets past — technological wonders that were the most desired gifts of previous spending seasons: the VCR, the Sony robotic dog, the laptop computer, the iPod and its successors like the Nano and the Touch.
Cisco’s pocket-size Flip Video camcorder line achieved widespread popularity by making the process of capturing video and posting it to YouTube incredibly easy.
Q: I’m replacing my old PC with a new Windows 7 model but don’t want to replace my Office 97 applications with a new package that does essentially the same work.
The Washington Post’s Rob Pegoraro discusses recent reviews, answers your personal tech questions and provides tips for buying the perfect gadget gift for the holidays.