Shopping Directory

Yamaha RX-V1500
Yamaha's luxurious receiver scores well on the value, features, and sound-quality fronts, but its flexible surround processing clinched the deal for us.

Sony RDR-VX500
This easy-to-use VCR/DVD combo recorder can dub to lots of recordable formats, but it does cost more than the competition.

GoVideo Rave MP Style Arc5.0
Despite some occasional audio quality issues and below-average battery life, this easy-to-use, DRM-compatible player is a decent bargain on the street.

NEC-Mitsubishi MultiSync LCD1770NX-BK
All the little details are in place, but the so-so image quality and the high price detract from its appeal.

Suunto N6HR
With its built-in heart-rate monitor, Suunto's N6HR is the sportiest MSN Direct watch available, but it isn't cheap.

Blaupunkt America SR04
The renowned German radio manufacturer's first Sirius satellite radio looks and sounds cool but suffers from a few operational quirks.

Kanguru Mini Drive (512MB)
With the ability to store up to 1GB of your most precious digital possessions on a key chain or a zipper pull, Kanguru's Mini Drive makes data very portable.

Kanguru Mini Drive (256MB)
With the ability to store up to 1GB of your most precious digital possessions on a key chain or a zipper pull, Kanguru's Mini Drive makes data very portable.

Kanguru Mini Drive (1GB)
With the ability to store up to 1GB of your most precious digital possessions on a key chain or a zipper pull, Kanguru's Mini Drive makes data very portable.

Kanguru Mini Drive (128MB)
With the ability to store up to 1GB of your most precious digital possessions on a key chain or a zipper pull, Kanguru's Mini Drive makes data very portable.

IOPS F4 (256MB, Metallic Silver)
Despite a decent design and some fun extras, the IOPS F4 needs some further development to catch up with the competition.

Pioneer HTZ-740DV
This stylish, have-it-your-way HTIB features virtual or bona fide surround sound.

Dell Inspiron 6000 Notebook Computer for Business
The Dell Inspiron 6000 is adequate for basic home or small-office use, but there are less expensive alternatives.

Tekkeon ezTalker Mini
The Tekkeon ezTalker Mini headset does all the things a Bluetooth headset should, and it does them well.

ClearOne Max EX conference phone
ClearOne's Max EX is a good choice for businesses that require a flexible conference-phone system that can grow along with their company, but it lacks certain features we expect from this class.

Dell Inspiron 6000 for Home
The Dell Inspiron 6000 is adequate for basic home or small-office use, but there are less expensive alternatives.

iRiver H10 (5GB, Gray)
As iRiver's first 5GB entry, the H10 includes nearly every coveted feature, but navigating the player controls can frustrate some users.

iRiver H10 (5GB, Silver)
As iRiver's first 5GB entry, the H10 includes nearly every coveted feature, but navigating the player controls can frustrate some users.

iRiver H10 (5GB, Blue)
As iRiver's first 5GB entry, the H10 includes nearly every coveted feature, but navigating the player controls can frustrate some users.

iRiver H10 (5GB, Red)
As iRiver's first 5GB entry, the H10 includes nearly every coveted feature, but navigating the player controls can frustrate some users.

D-Link DI-808HV
D-Link's DI-808HV is a great way to offer a secure VPN connection to your office when you're on the road.

Syntax Olevia LT32HV
This dark-horse LCD delivers on price but not on picture quality.

GN Netcom GN 6210 wireless headset
The GN Netcom GN 6210 has a comfortable fit and some attractive features, but its sound quality and performance could be improved.

Concord Eye-Q Go Wireless
This very simple, inexpensive little camera does an acceptable job, but don't get too excited about its Bluetooth abilities.

Concord Eye-Q 3341z
Budget buyers with patience and the willingness to keep prints small might not mind this camera's unimpressive performance and image quality.

Envision EN7220 LCD
A run-of-the-mill but very adjustable LCD with snap-on accessory cups and photo clips that should appeal to admin assistants and the inveterately sentimental.

EverNote (beta)
EverNote is a great alternative to OneNote for note-taking and Web-based research. It's a bit rough around the edges (there's no spelling checker), but since it's free, we recommend it.

Sonos Digital Music System
While pricey compared to other digital single-room audio receivers, the multiroom Sonos Digital Music System is currently the slickest solution for affordably distributing your music throughout the house.

Samsung Napster YH-920GS (20GB)
The YH-920GS isn't perfect, but if you're looking for a feature-packed and affordable iPod alternative, it's definitely worth considering.

Fossil Wrist Net FX3005
Nothing screams geek like a SPOT watch, but this one does so a little less loudly than other models.

iBead 1000 (white)
The color display is nice, but sluggish performance and poor implementation overshadow strong audio quality.

iBead 1000 (black)
The color display is nice, but sluggish performance and poor implementation overshadow strong audio quality.

LaCie d2 Hard Drive Extreme with Triple Interface (250GB)
Stylish FireWire 800 performance that's as cheap as the slower mainstream competition.

LaCie d2 Hard Drive Extreme with Triple Interface (160GB)
Stylish FireWire 800 performance that's as cheap as the slower mainstream competition.

LaCie d2 Hard Drive Extreme with Triple Interface (200GB)
Stylish FireWire 800 performance that's as cheap as the slower mainstream competition.

Sony Ericsson Z500a
Though not the most attractive mobile, the Sony Ericsson Z500a has plenty of features to entertain. It's a solid performer, too.

Fujifilm FinePix E510
Fujifilm's 5-megapixel E510 has plenty of features but also a handful of problems.

Nokia 6016i (Sprint PCS)
The Nokia 6016i is an ideal choice for Sprint customers who want an uncomplicated cell phone for making calls.

Brother HL-2040
The Brother HL-2040 makes a fine first laser printer. To serve a small workgroup, seek its sibling, the HL-2070N.

IBM X4 UltraBase
With a decent variety of ports, a pair of speakers, and a modular bay, the IBM X4 UltraBase will give your ThinkPad X40 a multimedia boost.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (256MB, black)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (512MB, Orange)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (256MB, Dark Blue)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (512MB, Light Blue)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (512MB, Lime Green)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (512MB, White)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (512MB, Red)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (512MB, Dark Blue)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (512MB, Pink)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (1GB, Black)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (1GB, Red)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (256MB, Pink)
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's MuVo Micro is the device for you.

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