Author: Mike Flacy

    Editor-in-Chief for The CheckOut. During my free time, I love to write about pop culture, home theater, digital photography, social media, mobile technology and cool gadgets!

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  • Kindle Fire HDX
    Tablet Showdown: Kindle Fire HDX vs. Google Nexus 7 vs. iPad Mini

    Rolling out the new line of Kindle Fire tablets today, Amazon has added two new models into the mix with the 7-inch and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HDX tablets. Starting at $229, these updated models offer higher resolution,...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • ios-7
    7 Useful Features of iOS 7 That You May Have Missed

    As of yesterday, Apple released the long-awaited operating system update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch platforms. With iOS 7, users get access to many new features such as a Pandora-like iTunes Radio, a new control...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • Skyfall
    22 Ridiculously Amazing 007 Posters for James Bond Films

    Developed by digital artist / designer and illustrator Mike Mahle, this collection of James Bond inspired posters takes iconic elements from the 007 films over the years and utilizes them within each poster. For instance, the Tomorrow Never...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • 30 Things We Can’t Wait to Do in GTA V

    If you’ve been locked in a shed for and are just getting around to checking out the Internet tubes as of late, you will be delighted to watch Rockstar’s GTA V gameplay trailer that’s nearly five minutes...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • PS Vita TV Closeup
    Shut Up And Take My Money: PS Vita TV

    Announced earlier today in Japan at Sony’s pre-TGS press conference, Sony plans on launching a new set-top box that plays PS Vita games without actually owning the Vita. Approximately the same size as a deck of cards, the PS...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • hp-slate-7-tablets
    HP Slate 7 Tablet Review

    While Google has already released a new Nexus 7 and Amazon plans to launch new Kindle Fire HD tablets this month, there are still a number of inexpensive tablets on the market that can provide significant value...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • Xbox One Versus the PS4
    Xbox One hits stores November 22, Sony PS4 on Nov 15

    Earlier today, Microsoft announced that the Xbox One will hit store shelves one week before Black Friday on Friday November 22, with a price tag of $499.99. Specifications for the Xbox One have been finalized at last,...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • nintendo-2ds
    Four Reasons Why the Nintendo 2DS is a Brilliant Idea

    If you haven’t heard the news yet, Nintendo is launching a new handheld gaming device called the 2DS on October 12th. The design of the hardware has been taking lots of flack from the gaming community, probably...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • Affleck and Robin
    20 of the Best Reactions & Memes to Ben Affleck as Batman

    We now live in a world where Ben Affleck is Batman. NerdRage, Engage! The web has been abuzz with this news over the last day, mostly angry comments on movie blogs and mocking memes on social networks like...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • Star Wars AT-AT Bookcase
    Shut Up and Take My Money: Star Wars AT-AT Imperial Bookcase

    This would have been the Holy Grail of Star Wars collectibles when I was a kid. Hell, it’s a heck of a collectible as an adult. I know tons of people that would love to display this...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • ps4-versus-xbox-one
    Next Gen Gaming Glut: Launch Titles, Price Drops and Release Dates

    If you have been disconnected from the Internet today or simply busy working, you may have missed all the news out of the Gamescom 2013 conference. No worries, here’s a recap of the gaming glut of today’s announcements....

    • Posted 13 years ago
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  • Pringles Angry Birds
    This is What Happens When You Mix Angry Birds with Popular Brands

    Created by Russian graphic designer Yakushev Grigory, this collection of illustrations combines characters from the popular mobile game franchise Angry Birds with well-known logos of brands and products. Logos depicted within the series include Google Chrome, Starbucks, Adidas,...

    • Posted 13 years ago
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