Review Design Concept

This section is meant to help understand the design intent of my reviews. I have a generalized concept in my head as I approach whatever it is that I might be reviewing. The concept is a guideline meant to help ensure all the information that should be there is there and that it is laid out in a way that is easy to both read all at once and reference later on. Let me break it down for you by section:

• Overview - This section presents a 'first look' at the item. It describes the features and expectations going in to the review. It will also take a look at basic stuff such as the packaging or battery installation, where applicable.
• Externals - An up-close look at the external components' design and build as well as examination of key features.
• Internals - Here you'll find information on disassembly as well as a look at the internal components in detail.
• Magazines - This section examines at the magazine (or magazines if more than one type are available).
• Performance - A look at the performance by the numbers, this section will generally include data on FPS, ROF, accuracy, and range. This section may not always deal with the item in stock form, though. Where applicable upgrade details will be provided.
• Skirmish Report - A practical, real-world performance report based on actual in game use.
• Conclusion - This section wraps up the review and summarizes the findings calling out key points where needed. If you only read one section, make it this one.
• Extras - This section may contain videos, manual and/or other documentation scans, FAQs, or other extraneous material.

Each page will have a menu at the top of the page with links to all the sections and link at the bottom of the page to the next page in order (when applicable). Most sections will contain pictures but the 'Externals' and 'Internals' pages will usually have a lot of images (if you're on a slow connection please be patient). Clicking a picture will usually open a larger version of that picture in a new window so you can take a more detailed look.

Not all sections will apply to every review item and in some cases additional sections will be needed. But, generally speaking, this is the layout you can expect to see. It allows you to read the whole thing or just skip to the section you care about. Or, you can read only the overview and conclusion pages a solid, concise look at the item.

I hope you find my reviews helpful and informative.

-staticzero, 02.15.2006