Product Reviews:
Computer Peripherals
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Price:
$59.99
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$59.99
Specs:
External, PC, USB, 2000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Laser, Black
The Bottom Line
Microsoft's pared-down SideWinder X5 Mouse is supposed to offer PC gamers a lower-cost version of its award-winning higher-end model. Instead, it comes across as flimsy and overly stripped down. Other mice deliver better control for the same price.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$66.99
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$79.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 1600 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser
The Bottom Line
Logitech's MX 1100 wireless laser mouse is the best in its class thanks to a wide array of features that make navigation easier. You have to pay for all of that capability, but anyone who puts serious time in front of a PC will appreciate what this mouse can do.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$55.99
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$59.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Gray
The Bottom Line
Logitech's new V550 Nano laptop mouse adds a unique "clip and go" dock that lets you clip the mouse to your laptop's lid, but we're not sure it's a feature anyone has been clamoring for.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$144.99
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$172.56
Specs:
16.1 in x 8.3 in x 0.4 in, 2.1 lbs, External, Mac, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Black, Touchpad
The Bottom Line
In the Windows world, Logitech's diNovo edge easily beats its clunky keyboard competition. Against Apple, it stands out a bit less. The Mac Edition of the diNovo Edge is still a better keyboard overall than the iMac's default model, but not enough to justify its high price.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$399.99
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$492.39
Specs:
Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200, 0.27 mm, 5 ms
The Bottom Line
With its offset neck and thin chassis, the BenQ V2400W presents a unique look. In addition to the sleek design, its low price and strong performance earn this 24-inch LCD our recommendation for home or office use.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$15.83
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$15.83
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.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$367.49
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$429.97
Specs:
Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 2 ms
The Bottom Line
Its video connections and viewing angles are limited, but the V7 D24W33 is about the cheapest 24-inch LCD monitor you'll find and proved itself to be a solid overall performer.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$139.99
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$167.99
Specs:
Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet
The Bottom Line
The Kodak ESP5 is an attractive full color all-in-one printer, scanner, and copier, and casual photo enthusiasts will be happy with the watered-down editing software, but hard-core users should look elsewhere for a multifunction printer. The ESP5 is too expensive and suffers from too many mechanical deficiencies for us to give it our CNET stamp of approval.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$93.93
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$105.72
Specs:
Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 8 in, Wired, PC, Mac, USB, Direct print USB
The Bottom Line
The Canon Selphy CP760 takes the pain out of printing photos with its plug-and-play design and straightforward usability, and the $100 price tag makes it an excellent companion printer for quick prints in the home.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$133.99
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$169.22
Specs:
Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 8 in, Wired, PC, Mac, USB, Infrared, Direct print USB
The Bottom Line
The Canon Selphy CP770 is a neat, little dye-sublimation printer that includes a bucket for easy travel, but the wireless accessories aren't included. If you're shopping for a convenient travel-friendly printer, check out the Canon Selphy CP760 that offers the exact same technology with a similar style for a better price.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$49.00
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$93.60
The Bottom Line
With so many other inexpensive photo inkjets on the market today, we can't recommend the Lexmark z2420--it's prone to paper jams, prints at a snail's pace, and produces unacceptable quality prints.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$71.99
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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.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$276.58
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$364.95
Specs:
Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz, 0.282 mm, 2 ms
The Bottom Line
The Samsung T220 might be the most stylish LCD monitor we've seen, but average feature set and performance diminish its overall appeal. Despite its flashy looks, it's best used as a simple, productivity display.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$222.99
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$268.80
Specs:
Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz, 0.277 mm, 5 ms
The Bottom Line
The 22-inch Envision G2219w1 performed well in movie playback, games, and normal office use. Its color reproduction leaves something to be desired, however, and while it is aggressively priced, we'd recommend shelling out a bit more for a 22-inch LCD from Dell.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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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.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$209.99
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$276.45
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 600 x 2400 dpi, None
The Bottom Line
The Brother MFC-7440N prints quickly and is fairly inexpensive to sustain, but we simply can't get behind a printer with poor quality graphics, significant hardware defects, and a boring design.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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