Product Reviews:
Input Devices
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Price:
$22.58
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$22.58
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, USB, 800 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Laser
The Bottom Line
Macally's otherwise unremarkable Turtle laptop mouse at least has the good sense to keep its USB cable out of sight, thanks to a retractable cord.
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Price:
$37.43
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$50.95
Specs:
Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable, Lucky green
The Bottom Line
Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price.
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Price:
$37.52
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$50.95
Specs:
Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable, Cool blue
The Bottom Line
Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price.
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Price:
$37.52
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$50.95
Specs:
Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable, Fire red
The Bottom Line
Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price.
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Price:
$69.95
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$104.99
Specs:
External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired
The Bottom Line
Logitech's revised version of its already distinctive G15 gaming keyboard adds polish and trims some of the fat. Throw in the now-mature user community that churns out lots of homebrew apps for the built-in LCD screen, and we'd recommend this keyboard to any PC gamer as a unique, useful, and customizable input device.
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Price:
$79.99
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$79.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, Mouse, USB, 1200 dpi, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired
The Bottom Line
The Evoluent Left-Handed Vertical Mouse is worth a try for southpaws suffering from RSI-related pain. We just wish it were designed a little better.
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Price:
$47.99
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$54.99
Specs:
External, Game console, Game pad, Wireless, Black, 4-way D-pad, Two thumb sticks
The Bottom Line
While it costs a bit more than it should, the DualShock 3 adds the rumble support that should've been present in the PS3 from the beginning.
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Price:
$17.99
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$26.95
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, USB, 800 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Opto-mechanical
The Bottom Line
We like the idea of a travel mouse slim enough to fit into a tight pocket or a space-challenged laptop bag, but the Macally Accuglide's wired connection has limited appeal.
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Price:
$9.99
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$15.49
The Bottom Line
The Nyko Perfect Shot is an affordable alternative to the Wii Zapper--we just wish it was as comfortable.
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Price:
$29.99
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$29.99
The Bottom Line
With only a couple of small downsides, the Nyko Charger Grip for PSP delivers exactly what it promises: a more ergonomic gaming experience on your slim PSP and up to 10 hours of extra battery life.
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Price:
$57.10
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$69.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, AAA type, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser
The Bottom Line
The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 isn't cheap, but if you want to go wireless and have an extra $70 lying around, this mouse is certainly an option. If you're going to spend that much, though, we think you'll like Logitech's high-end offering better.
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Price:
$38.27
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$49.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, AAA type, USB, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser
The Bottom Line
The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 is travel-friendly and more comfortable than your standard point-and-click, once you get used to a few design quirks. If you're looking for an accurate wireless mouse and don't mind replacing batteries once a year, then the Microsoft Wireless Mouse 6000 is the way to go.
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Price:
$79.99
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$87.95
Specs:
18.5 in x 8.7 in x 0.6 in, External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wired
The Bottom Line
Razer's Lycosa gaming keyboard has a lot of promise, and it mostly delivers, thanks to its solid feel, smooth typing, and powerful macro capabilities. We wish Razer had paid more attention to the LED lighting, but for strong touch-typing gamers, we think you'll like the Lycosa once you put your hands on it.
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Price:
$69.57
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$77.85
Specs:
External, PC, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Command pad, Wired
The Bottom Line
With a more gamer-friendly key layout than a traditional keyboard, the Wolfking Xxtreme might appeal to some hard-core gamers. However, they would be better off with the much cheaper non-Xxtreme model, which costs half as much.
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Price:
$29.99
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$40.92
The Bottom Line
While it's more of a luxury accessory than a must-have accessory, the Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk does a good job of eliminating that final cable from your Wii's controller.
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Price:
$129.95
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$149.99
The Bottom Line
If you're a home theater PC owner looking for the perfect input device, look no further. Logitech has melded the keyboard of a BlackBerry with a flexible cursor control pad into an attractive, coffee-table-ready package that will let you master your HTPC without cluttering up your living room with clunky hardware.
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Price:
$999.00
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$1,000.00
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, USB, Display / video, 4 pin USB Type A, 29 pin combined DVI, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), Stylus, Digitizer, Wired, Electromagnetic, 12.1 in, 180 cd/m2, 1280 x 800
The Bottom Line
A great input device if you do a lot of brush-based graphics, the Cintiq 12WX nonetheless has some awkward design aspects and a bit of a high price.
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