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6.0 out of 10


6/6/2008

Macally Turtle - mouse

Price: $22.58 - $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.




8.0 out of 10


5/13/2008

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (green)

Price: $37.43 - $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.




8.0 out of 10


5/13/2008

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (blue)

Price: $37.52 - $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.




8.0 out of 10


5/13/2008

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (red)

Price: $37.52 - $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.




8.3 out of 10


5/2/2008

Logitech G15 Keyboard (Revision 2)

Price: $69.95 - $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.




5.5 out of 10


4/24/2008

Evoluent VerticalMouse 2 (left-handed)

Price: $79.99 - $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.




8.0 out of 10


4/3/2008

Sony DualShock 3 - black (PS3)

Price: $47.99 - $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.




5.5 out of 10


4/2/2008

Macally Accuglide

Price: $17.99 - $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.




6.8 out of 10


3/17/2008

Nyko Perfect Shot (Wii)

Price: $9.99 - $15.49

The Bottom Line
The Nyko Perfect Shot is an affordable alternative to the Wii Zapper--we just wish it was as comfortable.




7.0 out of 10


3/17/2008

Nyko Charger Grip (PSP 2000)

Price: $29.99 - $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.




7.3 out of 10


2/21/2008

Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 7000 (2008)

Price: $57.10 - $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.




7.7 out of 10


2/21/2008

Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 (2008)

Price: $38.27 - $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.




7.7 out of 10


1/23/2008

Razer Lycosa

Price: $79.99 - $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.




5.7 out of 10


1/9/2008

Wolfking Warrior XXtreme command pad

Price: $69.57 - $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.




7.0 out of 10


1/7/2008

Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk (Wii)

Price: $29.99 - $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.




8.7 out of 10


1/5/2008

Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard

Price: $129.95 - $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.




7.7 out of 10


1/5/2008

Wacom Cintiq 12WX

Price: $999.00 - $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.