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Desktops
11/19/2009
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Price:
$1,199.00
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$1,199.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB Standard, ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer
The Bottom Line
The aluminum-and-glass look remains the same, but underneath Apple makes some small but meaningful updates to its all-in-one iMac.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
11/19/2009
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Price:
$999.00
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$999.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB Standard, ATI Radeon HD 2400XT, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Personal computer
The Bottom Line
Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favorite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter). A few components could also stand an update, but in general you'll find the 20-inch iMac a remarkable computer for its price.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Digital cameras
very good
10/20/2009
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Price:
$799.00
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$799.99
Specs:
12.3 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display
The Bottom Line
The Olympus E-P1 is an otherwise excellent enthusiast compact camera hampered by some performance problems and the lack of a viewfinder and built-in flash.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
9/16/2009
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Price:
$146.95
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$209.95
Specs:
Ultracompact, 12, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display
The Bottom Line
The Nikon Coolpix S570 is a respectable ultracompact camera, despite average point-and-shoot performance and some high-ISO overpromising.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Laptops
11/21/2009
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Price:
$349.99
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$349.99
Specs:
Intel Core Duo (1.66 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 60 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 5.1 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
Though it's not a performance powerhouse, the HP Compaq nc6400 comes with enough speed, battery life, features, and design perks for the typical employee--at a lower price than some competitors.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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11/19/2009
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Price:
$1,099.00
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$1,099.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 160 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 4.4 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, EPA Energy Star
The Bottom Line
Apple's MacBook ditches its plastic shell and Intel chipset for a solid aluminum chassis with an Nvidia chipset, and serves up a multitouch glass trackpad, LED-backlit display, and mini DisplayPort.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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External Hard Drives
very good
10/24/2009
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Price:
$565.99
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$699.99
Specs:
Iomega StorCenter Ix2-200 Network Storage - NAS server, 4 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Removable, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
The Bottom Line
The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more-advanced NAS features.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/24/2009
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Price:
$224.99
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$269.99
Specs:
Iomega StorCenter Ix2-200 Network Storage - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Removable, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
The Bottom Line
The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more-advanced NAS features.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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PDAs
very good
11/26/2008
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Price:
$599.99
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$599.99
Specs:
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 64 MB, Intel 624 MHzXscale, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 2.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.7 in, Stylus, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
The Bottom Line
The Dell Axim X51 series offers a nice combination of features, but we were disappointed by the subpar battery life.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$549.99
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$549.99
Specs:
Microsoft Pocket PC 2003, 64 MB, Intel 400 MHzPXA255, IrDA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, 3 in x 0.6 in x 5.5 in, Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
The Bottom Line
It's longer than your average Pocket PC, but its integrated keyboard and higher-capacity battery make the H4350 a top choice for heavy Wi-Fi users.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Inkjet Printers
very good
11/21/2009
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Price:
$329.00
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$329.00
Specs:
Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 16 pages/min, 12.7 pages/min, 12 pages/min, 7.2 pages/min, 1.2 pages/min, 0.6 pages/min, 0.8 min/page, PC, Mac, USB, Infrared
The Bottom Line
Ever printed on an airplane? What about from a cell phone? The go-anywhere Canon iP90 offers worlds of possibilities--for a price.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
11/17/2009
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Price:
$269.00
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$269.00
Specs:
Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 20 pages/min, 14 pages/min, 1.2 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB
The Bottom Line
Nice graphics output, good photo printing, and decent speeds make this budget inkjet a bargain for a family or student.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Headphones
11/17/2009
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Price:
$10.79
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$17.20
Specs:
Ear-bud, Black, 0.03 lbs, Stereo, Pliable texture, PVC-jacketed cable, Corrosion-resistant plug, Good resolution
The Bottom Line
The Kicker EB51 earbuds are easy on the wallet and offer several color options, but we're not convinced they're enough of a step-up from stock earbuds.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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11/17/2009
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Price:
$10.79
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$17.20
Specs:
Ear-bud, Black, 0.03 lbs, Stereo, Pliable texture, PVC-jacketed cable, Corrosion-resistant plug, Good resolution
The Bottom Line
The Kicker EB51 earbuds are easy on the wallet and offer several color options, but we're not convinced they're enough of a step-up from stock earbuds.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Inkjet Printers
very good
11/21/2009
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Price:
$329.00
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$329.00
Specs:
Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 16 pages/min, 12.7 pages/min, 12 pages/min, 7.2 pages/min, 1.2 pages/min, 0.6 pages/min, 0.8 min/page, PC, Mac, USB, Infrared
The Bottom Line
Ever printed on an airplane? What about from a cell phone? The go-anywhere Canon iP90 offers worlds of possibilities--for a price.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
11/17/2009
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Price:
$269.00
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$269.00
Specs:
Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 20 pages/min, 14 pages/min, 1.2 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB
The Bottom Line
Nice graphics output, good photo printing, and decent speeds make this budget inkjet a bargain for a family or student.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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External Hard Drives
very good
10/24/2009
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Price:
$565.99
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$699.99
Specs:
Iomega StorCenter Ix2-200 Network Storage - NAS server, 4 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Removable, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
The Bottom Line
The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more-advanced NAS features.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
10/24/2009
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Price:
$224.99
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$269.99
Specs:
Iomega StorCenter Ix2-200 Network Storage - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Removable, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
The Bottom Line
The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more-advanced NAS features.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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