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Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 Review

An $80 price tag makes these peripherals a bargain, if you can stomach some notable compromises.

HP Photosmart Premium C309a Review

HP's C309a, which we review, streams out documents like a champ, but can't fill the shoes of a real photo printer.

HP Pavilion Slimline s5160f Review

Don't let the size fool you: HP's inexpensive Pavilion Slimline s5160f tears through multimedia.

Hawking HomeRemote Pro Starter Kit Review

Hawking's HomeRemote Pro starter kit offers an easy foray into controlling your home over the Web.

Sonos Controller 200 (CR200) Review

Sonos' new touch-screen controller outperforms the last model by leaps and bounds.

Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX Review

Logitech's Anywhere Mouse MX lives up to its name simply by working on surfaces where others fail.
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MSI Wind U123-003US Review

In our review of the MSI Wind, we find that the powerful batter keeps it going, and going, and going.

ViewSonic VPC100 Review

The Viewsonic VPC100 is slim and affordable, but it's only capable of performing the most basic of computing tasks.

Kerchoonz K-box Review

Kerchoonz's K-box portable speaker boasts a novel concept, but atrocious, ear-rending sound quality.

Epson Stylus NX515 Review

Epson's NX515 scans and prints for cheap, but not every blade on this Swiss Army Knife is sharp.

Onkyo HT-RC180 Review

Onkyo rushes headlong into digital with HT-RC180, but leaves too many analog devices in the dust.

Optoma Pro250X Review

Image used with permission by copyright holder There was a time when projector manufacturers built two different types of video projectors for two different markets: They designed projectors with computer resolutions for boardrooms and classrooms, and projectors with TV resolutions for home theaters. The line between those two markets seems to be disappearing. Witness Optoma’s […]
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Logitech Z523 Review

In our review of Logitech’s Z523 desktop speakers we learn that they shake off their inexpensive price tag and boom with the big boys.

Sony VAIO NW Series Review

In our review we find that the Blu-ray drive sets Sony's Vaio NW apart, but comes at the expense of many more practical features.

Logitech Squeezebox Radio Review

Logitech’s stripped down version of the Boom reaches a sweet spot in both features and price.

HP Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web Review

A touchscreen printer that works without a PC may sound amazing, but HP’s take on the concept isn’t quite ready for primetime.

Yamaha RX-V2065 Review

Yamaha’s RX-V2065 delivers monstrously powerful audio for any home theater, but confounded us with puzzling holes in an otherwise solid feature set.

HP TouchSmart 300 Review

The HP TouchSmart 300 gets an Editor's Choice Award in our review for ease of use and value.

Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live Review

In our Netgear EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live Review we see if the media-streamer's real life performance can live up to its promising set of features and low price.

Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN Review

We review the Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN LCD TV, part of Sharp's LE700 Series which features the Full Array LED backlight system.
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HP Pavilion MS225 Review

We learn in our review that HP's latest Pavilion MS225 all-in-one makes just the right compromises, delivering solid value at a very low price point.

Pioneer Elite N-50 Review

Pioneer’s N-50 Elite networked audio player prioritizes fidelity with high-end components, but lacks creature comforts like Pandora and built-in Wi-Fi.
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HP Envy 14 Spectre Review

The HP Envy 14 Spectre adopts a daring glass-clad design, providing a unique alternative to the current crop of MacBook Air lookalikes.

Logitech UE Air Review

The UE Air Speaker is a solid addition to the AirPlay ecosystem, but we think Logitech could have delivered more features and better performance considering the price tag.
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Origin Eon 17-S Review

Don’t let the Plain Jane looks fool you. Origin’s Eon 17-S gaming notebook might not be a beauty, but it’s certainly a beast.
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Microsoft Wireless Desktop 5000 Review

Microsoft’s Wireless Desktop 5000 is a firmly middle-of-the-road keyboard and mouse combo with some ergonomic perks.
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Olive 06HD Review

The Olive 06HD music server benefits from unparalleled build quality and a high-end design that will satiate any audiophile with a soft spot for digital music.
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Onkyo TX-NR818 Review

Onkyo’s TX-NR818 comes packed to the gills with features and power to spare, futureproofing it against just about any home theater upgrade.
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Bowers & Wilkins MT-60D Review

Bowers & Wilkins MT-60D speaker system pairs solid satellites with one of the most outstanding subwoofers we’ve ever had the pleasure of testing.
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WD TV Play review

Western Digital’s WD TV Play box comes in at a nice price, and is armed with competitive features, but its murky video quality is a deal breaker for us.

Speed up your PC’s Performance for Free

Boost the speed of your PC for free with these free and easy performance tips.

Insignia NS-CNV43 Review

In our review of the Insignia NS-CNV43 we learn that Best Buy's Insignia brand provides quite the bang for the buck when it comes to GPS navigation systems.

Plextor PX-880SA Review

Plextor's PX0-880SA claims blazing fast 24x burn speeds, but lags behind cheaper competitors.

Olive Media launches crowdfunded Olive One project, aims to take audiophile systems mainstream

Olive Media will crowdfund its Olive One audiophile music system in an effortto bring high-end audio to the masses for less than $400.
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How to Get Books, CDs, DVDs and Games for Free

Replace your books, CDs, DVDs and games for free using these free trading sites.
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Backup Strategies to Prepare for Computer Catastrophes

Steel yourself against computer mishaps by preparing a back-up strategy for the expected unexpected.
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