The new website I Like Cameras has an in-depth look at tripods, perhaps not the most exciting of subjects, although the author of the article obviously disagrees:

“Let me start this with a seemingly odd statement; tripods are exciting. Tripods will satisfy the deepest gear addiction streak you can muster. They hands down beat megapixels, telephoto lenses and camera bodies for depth and entertainment value. Tripods come closer to religion amongst professional photographers than Canon vs. Nikon. Forget getting a black bodied camera, get a good tripod and your pro-quotient will triple.”

Website: I Like Cameras - Going steady