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By: Arthur ‘Arturis’ Orneck

The X-Box’s juggernaut flagship franchise, Halo, is going back to its roots in the upcoming title, Halo: Reach. Set in the year 2552, a few short months before the events of the first Halo game, H:R sets the stage for the fall of the final human colony on planet Reach, and the player gets to take on the role of one of the final six soldiers alive to defend it. Fans of Halo’s established brand of run‘n’gun frantic First Person Shooter action will feel right at home defending your ground against the Covenant in the single player campaign, but we all know that it is the rapid paced multiplayer action where the Halo series really shines. Details are still coming in on what new weapons, vehicles and abilities gamers can look forward to in this installment, though already confirmed are armor upgrade systems for active camouflage and the ability to sprint through battle. Those who have already purchased Halo: ODST will have a chance to try these out first hand when the multiplayer beta test launches on May 3^rd.

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Plasma – Known for superior image quality, deep black levels and vivid color with wide angle viewing.

• Less expensive than LCD/LED, especially models 50 inches+
• Higher Energy Consumption  / Weighs more than LCD
• Poor quality in elevation above 6,500+ ft.

LCD – or Liquid Crystal Display is known for an array of sizes, matte screens which reduce screen glare and no elevation issues.

• Competitively priced with Plasmas at 42 inches, 30 – 50% more expensive than Plasma models 50 inches+
• Backlit illumination make edges of picture appear more grey than black
• Lower Energy Consumption

LED – an LCD TV that boasts a super thin appearance that is back lit with light-emitting diodes instead of standard fluorescent lights.

• LED produces an improved display over LCD with better contrast and black levels.
• Energy Efficient, more efficient than Plasma TV’s  / Weigh less than Plasmas
• LED TV’s cost more than non LED models, about $400 more on average

3D – The future of TV’s according to brands like Panasonic who featured outstanding new models at the CES show last month.

• Available in Plasma or LCD depending on manufacture
• Boasts a hefty price tag, about $800 more on average
• You must wear the glasses! Although the technology has come a long way from the red and blue paper models that you remember, the picture looks fuzzy and a headache would soon after set in without the special 3-D glasses.

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