I am new to this whole blogging this. I know there are software out there like Blogger, Typepas and Wordpress. I am essentially looking to create a blog that is very simplistic, something that resembles engadget I guess.

SO my question is what software is the best, I dont mind paying for it if its worth it. But since blogger is free, how good is it? Also Does blogger offer hosting, how does that work. Thanks

You can start getting accustomed to what all you can do with blogging by using the free blog services ... like blogger and once you get accustomed.... you would have a number of options like having your custom url, hosting a blog on your own web site..etc

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Wordpress is free too, and I think overall they offer better templates for people to customize their sites than blogger. You can also get free hosting accounts at wordpress.com

Personally, I like MyOpera blog (http://my.opera.com). It is simple and practical. It does not provide only a space for your blog, but also for your photos and a lot more features not found in other blogsites. It is free to use. Usually, blogsites do not offer hosting, and you wont need one either. Enjoy! :)