The PSP-3000 series Playstation Portable is the latest incarnation of the Sony Playstation portable series of handheld gaming consoles. The PSP-3000 series Playstation Portable features the following improvements over its predecessors;

Improved LCD screen
Increased colour range
Five times the contrast ratio
Half the pixel response time
Anti reflective technology for increased outdoor playability
Integrated microphone (for use with the built-in Skype telephony software)
Improved AV output for video and game playback on TVs

The buttons have also undergone some minor design changes which bring about a much more Dualshock 3 style layout, with the semi circles being changed to ovals and the home button being replaced by a “PS Button”.

Drawbacks

The new PSP-3000 series Playstation Portable isn’t without drawbacks however. The changes in the system have decreased the battery life, reportedly by around 20 minutes. The screen also possesses a new horizontal subpixel structure which has caused the screen to show visible dark lines, similar to traditional scan lines.

Why the Changes

The goal of the changes to the PSP-3000 series Playstation Portable is to establish it as “a viable communication device” according to Sony Europe boss David Reeves. The microphone that is now available will also open up a new world of opportunities for games development companies to make use of this new feature.

Games to Checkout

If you’re not a big gamer you may wonder what are the best games to pickup for yourself or as a present and here are our top tips:
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories 3.11 million copies sold – If you’ve never heard of Grand Theft Auto you must have been living in a bubble for the past ten years. The gameplay consists of a mixture of action, adventure, driving, and occasional role-playing, stealth and racing elements and has gained controversy for its adult nature and violent themes. This isn’t one for the kids but is definitely one for the ‘big kids’ in the family.

Ridge Racers 1.04 million copies sold – The original Ridge Racer was hugely popular and often bundled with many an original Playstation when they were first released. Namco have ported this favourite over to the PSP. As an entry in Namco’s long running Ridge Racer game franchise, Ridge Racer for the PSP shares a number of gameplay elements, cars, and tracks with its predecessors. The game features a total of 24 courses (12 unique courses and the same 12 courses reversed) all taken from previous PlayStation games or the arcade-only title Rave Racer, and 54 unlockable (fictional) cars. As you win races, you unlock tracks and faster cars.

Everybodys Golf 1.00 million copies sold - The series is well-known for its humorous look on the game of golf (including cartoon-like caricatures) and guest characters from other games, along with modes such as miniature golf and its ability to maintain a realistic engine with precise control in tandem with the unrealistic design. The series is popular with both golf fans and non-fans alike.

Wipeout Pure 1.00 million copies sold - Pure also uses the Wi-Fi ability of the PSP for multiplayer racing. The game returns to the much loved handling of Wipeout 2097 and is a sure fire hit with almost anyone, a great futuristic racing game that is surely a classic in anyone’s book.

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There will be many tips and suggestions flying around heading into the season for ghouls and goblins but for young girls, there’s really only one tip and that’s a Hannah Montana Halloween Costume For Teens.

The good news is there is no shortage of choice and considering Hannah is a rock superstar then she will have a wardrobe to match her status. So what makes Hannah Montana so popular?

Musical ability for one but the fact she is the alter ego of her other half Miley Stewart who is basically a plain Jane, and then transforms into something special like a rock star with a legion of adoring fans, that alone is enough to make any young girls mouth water with envy. So, they can do the next best thing and that’s to imitate their idol for just one day.

Many moms around the world may be wishing Halloween comes and goes right at this moment as their daughters pester them for a Hannah Montana Halloween Costume For Teens. Here are a few tips on how to get the right Hannah look for your little girl on Halloween:

Tip #1…One option that you have when you are looking for the right Hannah Montana Halloween costumes for teens is to go with the Disney outfit. It is going to come with a skirt, top, leggings, a wig, and the boot covers as well. However, you’ll find that they are pretty pricey, so be ready to drop more than $50 for this costume.

Tip #2…Another option that you have if you want a Hannah Montana costume is the costume that comes in red. It has a jacket and dress in red and comes with a buckle to go along with it. It looks great, but you’ll have to get the wig separately.

Tip #3…While you’ll find that some of the Hannah Montana Halloween costumes for teens do come with the hairpiece others don’t. Without the wig, the costume will not be complete unless your teen already has long, flowing, blond hair.

Tip #4…Although you’ll find that the clothes are definitely an important part of the costume, you’ll also find that the accessories that you choose to go with the costume are going to complete the look. Consider getting a fake guitar or even a fake microphone for your teen to carry around to complete the Hannah Montana look.

Tip #5…Of course before you purchase your Hannah Montana Halloween Costume For Teens, you’ll want to take the time to compare prices. These costumes can get quite expensive, so it’s a great idea to compare prices on the web before you buy so you can find the best possible deal.

These days airline travel is a lot more expensive and a lot less glamorous than ever. With higher costs for tickets, added costs for items and services that weren’t considered amenities in the past, and added costs for your accompanying luggage, traveling has become a bit less enjoyable. One tip for making travel just a bit easier is using reusable shopping bags.

Fashionable reusable bags can now be purchased at many grocery stores at a cost that’s quite affordable. Many bags feature fold up styles, so that they can be carried in your purse until the time you need them. Then when you’re out shopping, these bags can be opened up to a size that will hold not only your purchases, but also your wallet or purse easily and comfortably. Many are lightweight and are often designed to comfortably hold up to 25 lbs.

When traveling, you can conveniently use a reusable grocery bag to carry souvenirs and other purchases, toiletries that you may not want kept in your checked baggage, or other items such as your laptop computer and business portfolio or case. If you’re traveling by plane, you may also wish to use your bag to carry a small blanket and pillow to avoid having to pay extra fees for those items that used to be free.

You can use reusable bags in a number of ways when you travel to help keep your belongings organized and easily accessible. After using them on just a few trips, you will soon realize that reusable bags are convenient travel companions you may not wish to do without.

Image via WikipediaThere is a ring that is very popular due to its distinctive design. This Irish ring is known as a Claddagh ring. While the actual origins of the ring are shrouded in legend and folktales, the ring itself can be seen in a variety of types. Today the Claddagh ring can be worn as a normal ring on the right hand or as a wedding ring worn on the left hand.

The Claddagh ring is very distinctive because of the design of the ring itself. Unlike other rings that have a gemstone embedded as the main design, the Claddagh ring shows two hands which are holding a heart. On the top of the heart there is a crown. It is said that this type of ring was known as a finger or Fede (faith rings). The ring symbolizes the feeling of trust and faith. It also has an unusual story attached to it.

According to the story you can tell the state of the wearer’s feelings or their marital state by the hand that is wearing the ring. For instance if the ring is worn on the right hand with the crown turned inwards the person who is wearing the Claddagh ring has not fallen in love. A Claddagh ring that is still worn on the right hand but with the crown facing outward shows a heart that might be claimed by a true love.

The Claddagh ring can also be worn as a wedding ring. Here the legend will show itself as well. This is due to the reasoning behind the wedding ring finger. When the Claddagh ring is worn on the left hand and the crown is turned outwards it shows a heart that is claimed by true love. For this reason the wearing of a Claddagh ring symbolizes more than any other ring true love, trust and faithfulness.

This type of faith ring makes the idea of wearing a Claddagh ring very special. The next time that you are thinking of buying any type of Celtic jewelry you should see the many beautiful Claddagh ring designs and see if you would like to wear one of them. You will be able to buy a Claddagh ring from jewelers who deal in Celtic jewelry designs and from the internet. From the internet you will be able to find web sites that sell Celtic and Claddagh rings.

The Claddagh ring is considered to be one of the more beautiful parts of the Irish lifestyle and traditions. So the next time that you see this ring you should remember the story that lies behind the ring. To show your feeling of true love the Claddagh ring is the ideal ring to be seen wearing.

Image by meganpru via FlickrAs many people will know, while you can buy your jewelry at various jewelry stores, there is still something very exciting about making your very own jewelry. To make these designer jewelry pieces you will need lots of equipment. For the most part you can find these tools at your home. The main item that you will need to locate is that of the jewelry or “gemstones”. These are usually beads which come in many different types. The best way to get these wholesale beads is from a store that sells quality products like these beads.

When you look at the various wholesale beads you will find that there is quite a variety for you to choose from. These wholesale bead stores will be able to supply you with high quality beads like Cats eye beads, semi-precious gemstone beads, sterling silver beads and many others.

The quality of these beads depends on the place that you bought them from. This means that if you want your jewelry to look fantastic you should buy wholesale beads that are of an exceptional value and look. One of the places where you can buy wholesale beads from is costume jewelry stores or craft stores. At these places you can find a large amount of beads in different styles and shapes.

Before you buy these wholesale beads you should take the time to inspect the beads for good quality. Choosing only the best ones you should see what other items that you can buy to complement these wholesale beads. This is important because you will soon have the chance to make these wholesale beads that you have bought, into glamorous jewelry designs that no one else has.

You can also buy your wholesale beads from various internet wholesale dealers. While you can’t look at these beads in person you can see if the price of these wholesale beads is reasonable. With an affordable price on these wholesale beads you can choose the many different designs that you would like to buy and make into great looking jewelry. The next time around that you need more wholesale beads you will know the best places that you can get them for at affordable prices and high quality products.

All that remains is for you to buy a good book on jewelry making and the various tools that you may need. With some imagination you can transform these wholesale beads into magnificent creations that are distinctly you and something that no one else owns.

“Off with their heads” is one of the most recognizable catch crys ever in fairy tales and unless you’ve never read or watched the Alice In Wonderland fable, it’s the unmistakable signature of the evil Queen Of Hearts.

And what better costume choice if you really want people to sit up and take notice of you this Halloween than the spectacular outfit the bad natured queen was famous for.

A Queen Of Hearts costume will not just get you noticed, it’s magnet ability to draw people’s glances will have you in your element and the compliments which will follow will simply be ego-boosting. And don’t worry, having one’s ego boosted occasionally is great for self esteem.

You Will Have The Power

On the other hand, if someone looks at your Queen Of Hearts costume and doesn’t pay the necessary compliment well, it’s your call…”off with their heads!” Perhaps not quite that drastic but it will feel good for a moment or two as you start brandishing orders.

So how could the Queen Of Hearts get away making such ill-tempered comments?Well, that’s easy; she was the Queen and she could do whatever she liked.

One of the more popular costumes this year will be the Queen of Hearts Elite Collection Plus Adult Costume. This beautifully detailed outfit includes a full length gown with a zipper in the back but it doesn’t end there.

It includes white lace collar and cuffs and a magnificent black and white satin bodice accentuated with red hearts while the red velvet skirt completes the look. Oh, did we mention it is laced with gold trim. And then there the sequin heart tiara with jeweled accents. It’s a breathtaking Queen Of Hearts costume for Halloween and one which will more than likely get you on more than a few party photos. In a nutshell, you’ll be a hit.

Queen of Hearts Elite Collection Adult Costume

Then there is the amazing Queen of Hearts Elite Collection Adult costume. Can you imagine slipping this fashion piece on and suddenly being tempted to scream “off with their heads!”
Well, just don’t get carried away because that catch cry may wear thin by the end of the night but you can bet when you look the part you can set and play by your own rules. After all, your the Queen Of Hearts and if anyone has anything to say then it’s…well, you know the rest!

The Queen Of Hearts costume choice is not limited, in fact, there’s some great choice options but better still, it’s unique enough to avoid duplicating someone else’ choice.