The DSi is the third iteration of Nintendo's popular dual-screen handheld gaming system. It boasts a number of new features--twin cameras and audio playback, for example--that make it more of a personal entertainment device than a mere handheld games machine.
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On first inspection, the DSi looks almost identical to the DS Lite, but there are several key differences. Although slightly longer and wider than the Lite, the DSi is 12 percent thinner. It also trades the Lite's glossy black finish (the Lite and DSi are also available in white) for a grainy, matte black that virtually eliminates fingerprint smudging and gives it an almost retro aesthetic.
The outer lid plays host to one of two 0.3-megapixel cameras. The other lives on the inside, along the hinge.
The speaker grilles on the Lite, which consist of six small holes on either side of the uppermost screen, now take the form of two single, oval-shaped openings, which help to deliver louder, clearer sound. The DSi's twin screens are 83mm (3.25 inches) across the diagonal--an improvement on the 76mm (3-inch) displays on the Lite.
Tags: Lid, Hinge, Camera, Nintendo GameBoy, SD card
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