Product Reviews:
Computer Peripherals
very good
11/30/2006
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Price:
$449.00
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$449.00
Specs:
Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 33 pages/min, 35 pages/min, 16 pages/min, PC, Mac, Unix, USB, Parallel, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
The Bottom Line
The Lexmark E350d is a great mono laser printer, but you can get more features for the same price from the competition.
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10/26/2009
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Price:
$55.79
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$78.80
Specs:
11.7 in x 5.9 in x 1.1 in, External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Optical, Trackball
The Bottom Line
For $79.99, you're better off buying a cheaper wireless keyboard than the Adesso WKB-3100UB--one that uses encryption and has a longer battery life for your sofa Web-surfing and portable-typing needs.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
10/20/2009
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Price:
$68.00
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$99.99
Specs:
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later, External, Mac, AA type, Mouse, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Bluetooth
The Bottom Line
Apple's new wireless Magic Mouse gets a sleek makeover and even has multitouch controls, but it's better as a portable laptop companion rather than a full-size desktop accessory. The swiping gestures add interactivity to Web browsing and media, but the awkwardly narrow single button design leaves us reaching for better mice from Logitech and others.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
10/19/2009
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Price:
$73.46
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$79.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Wireless, Laser, Black
The Bottom Line
The Orochi, Razer's first gaming mouse designed for notebooks, combines a small size and Bluetooth connectivity with a feature set normally seen only on larger gaming mice.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
10/12/2009
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Price:
$119.20
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$159.99
Specs:
Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 1200 dpi
The Bottom Line
Kodak's ESP 5250 multifunction printer isn't marred by the errors of its predecessors, but it still needs improvement before it can keep up with the competition. Right now, its pleasing photo quality and satisfactory output speed don't justify the $170 price tag and lack of features.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
10/6/2009
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Price:
$129.99
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$129.99
The Bottom Line
The Mint Studio Speaker System combines a great-sounding iPod speaker dock with the ability to wirelessly stream audio from any PC or Mac to up to three speaker docks.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
10/1/2009
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Price:
$199.00
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$199.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, USB, 2540 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Stylus, Digitizer, Wired, Silver
The Bottom Line
Multitouch in place of a mouse may not appeal to pro designers, but the Bamboo Fun Pen and Touch is an excellent choice for mobile users who want to begin dabbling with art tools.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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good
9/19/2009
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Price:
$80.32
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$99.99
Specs:
External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Optical, Mouse
The Bottom Line
Although it's not our favorite keyboard and mouse combination, the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700 set earns our recommendation for its comfortable "Incurve" key design, quick scrolling mouse, and impressive battery life. If you're looking to upgrade your input devices and are on a budget, this $100 combination deserves your attention.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
9/9/2009
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Price:
$299.00
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$452.14
Specs:
Thermal inkjet, Fax / copier / printer / scanner, Mac, PC, 1 year warranty
The Bottom Line
Aside from the never-ending name, the HP Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web All-in-One Printer looks good and prints high-quality photos at competitive speeds. We also appreciate the effort put into the downloadable applications for the interactive touch screen, but the innovation is offset by a hefty price tag. Unless Web connectivity and touch screens are a top priority, we recommend checking out HP's other multifunction printers, which still offer high performance but at a much lower cost.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
9/8/2009
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Price:
$322.08
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$399.99
Specs:
5 years warranty
The Bottom Line
The Lexmark Platinum Pro 905 is a fully capable all-in-one business device, but its touch screen might throw a wrench in your workflow. The Smart Solutions widgets add virtual customization to the control panel, but we wish Lexmark had retained a few hard buttons as well. As the top dog in the Lexmark printer family, the Platinum Pro 905 does the job, but the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless does it better.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/27/2009
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Price:
$329.95
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$329.95
The Bottom Line
The LG Flatron W2486L is a great LED-backlit monitor that few will choose over its main competitor.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/26/2009
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Price:
$399.99
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$399.99
Specs:
Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 45 pages/min, PC, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
The Bottom Line
The Dell W5300n is a good choice for a busy workgroup with a capable IT staff.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$83.99
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$99.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser
The Bottom Line
Logitech has met and surpassed Microsoft's recent mouse technology innovations by introducing the most versatile mouse sensor on the market in its new Performance Mouse MX. But even if you don't have a glass table crying out to become a workspace, this high-end input device has enough features and cushy design to make it a justifiable indulgence for anyone who takes their cursor control seriously.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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excellent
8/25/2009
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Price:
$63.30
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$73.25
Specs:
External, PC, USB, 5700 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Laser
The Bottom Line
There's quite a lot to like about Logitech's new Gaming Mouse G500, but with a competing mouse from Microsoft offering its own set of features, gamers now have some choices to make. The G500 will appeal to performance-driven shooter fans. The choice is less clear for other kinds of PC gamers.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/25/2009
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Price:
$59.99
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$79.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser
The Bottom Line
The Anywhere Mouse MX bears Logitech's multiconnective Unifying receiver and glass-tracking Darkfield laser, but $80 is too much for a portable mouse--especially when the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 costs half the price for almost the same features.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/19/2009
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Price:
$49.99
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$49.99
Specs:
Game console, Game pad, Wireless, Triggers
The Bottom Line
The Action Pak provides a better shooting experience than the Zapper or the Perfect Shot and is recommended for any Wii gamer who is serious about the genre.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/19/2009
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Price:
$299.95
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$324.95
Specs:
LCD display / TFT active matrix, 23 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1080, 5 ms
The Bottom Line
The Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD is a great choice for those looking for a 23-inch monitor-HDTV combo.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/18/2009
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Price:
$59.48
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$79.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless, Mouse
The Bottom Line
The Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 is a solid keyboard and mouse combination with a bevy of customizable buttons that make it a no-brainer to use with a home theater PC, but the asymmetrical button layout on the keyboard requires time to learn. If you're looking for a more ergonomic desktop set and willing to put in a little work, the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 will serve you well.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/12/2009
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Price:
$48.78
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$60.75
Specs:
External, PC, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Keyboard, Wireless
The Bottom Line
The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 stands out for its comfortable ergonomic touches, an easy learning curve, affordable price, and unique Unifying connection. We have minor issues with the placement of the media controls, but heavy typists will appreciate what Logitech has to offer.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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very good
8/12/2009
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Price:
$42.09
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$53.99
Specs:
External, PC, Mac, AA type, USB, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, Gray
The Bottom Line
The Wireless M505 Mouse is a good choice for anyone using Logitech's Unifying USB transceiver (which also works with its keyboards), but it's priced a bit high considering its limited button layout.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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