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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
good
2/21/2007
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Price:
$433.99
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$433.99
Specs:
Compact, 10 megapixels, 3.5 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 21 MB - Integrated
The Bottom Line
A few performance issues with the Nikon Coolpix P5000 diminish the appeal of an otherwise nice compact camera for amateurs.© 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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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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Laptops
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, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
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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Price:
$2,499.00
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$2,499.00
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.5 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Apple MacOS X 10.5, 6.8 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
The Bottom Line
A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature--expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.© 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:
$229.47
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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
11/17/2009
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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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very good
11/14/2009
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Price:
$283.99
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$283.99
Specs:
Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 1.6 min/page, 18 pages/min, 12 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB
The Bottom Line
The Canon i455 is an inexpensive, no-frills photo printer that's perfect for families and students.© 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
11/17/2009
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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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very good
11/14/2009
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Price:
$283.99
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$283.99
Specs:
Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 1.6 min/page, 18 pages/min, 12 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB
The Bottom Line
The Canon i455 is an inexpensive, no-frills photo printer that's perfect for families and students.© 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:
$229.47
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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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