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Epson Stylus NX515 Review

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

Kerchoonz K-box Review

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

ViewSonic VPC100 Review

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

Plextor PX-880SA Review

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

Hillcrest Labs Loop Pointer Review

A quirky circular design sets the Loop Pointer apart as a unique remote for home theater PCs.

Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX Review

Logitech's Anywhere Mouse MX lives up to its name simply by working on surfaces where others fail.

Sonos Controller 200 (CR200) Review

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

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.

Speed up your PC’s Performance for Free

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

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.

Seagate Replica PC Backup System Review

Seagate takes the agony out of a full backup with this dead-simple recovery solution.

Microsoft SideWinder X3 Review

Microsoft's budget gaming mouse delivers customizable control without hitting triple digits.

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 Review

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

Acer Aspire easyStore H340 Review

The Acer Aspire easyStore H340 which we review, offers twice the storage as same-priced competitors in this bargain of a home media server.

HIS Radeon HD 4770 Review

Bigger isn't always better, and the tiny dynamo of a chip inside AMD's Radeon 4770 proves it.

BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector Review

The Joybee GP1 is a good option if you want a projector you can move around, but look elsewhere for a permanent home-theater projector.

Yamaha RX-V665 Review

Yamaha hits just the right mix of features and practicality in this great-sounding $550 receiver.

Seagate FreeAgent Theater Review

A boggling lack of HDMI output and several other unforgiveable pitfalls make the FreeAgent a dud.

PowerColor Radeon HD 4670 Review

This budget card caught us off guard in some areas, but modern games trip it up at high resolution.

HP Pavilion Elite m9600t Review

Despite the bland styling, this desktop packs plenty of power for non-enthusiast users.

Razer Mamba Review

Razer outmaneuvers the big guys with the sleek, customizable and comfortable Mamba gaming mouse.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Review

Panasonic's sporty subcompact allows amateurs to take great shots on the cheap.

Sherwood RD-7503 Review

Sherwood delivers big-dollar features on the cheap in this affordable, if imperfect, receiver.

Logitech Harmony 1100 Review

Though setup is simple, a narrow window for tech support means you had better iron out snags early.

Asus Eee Top ET1602 Review

We found it hard to get over the missing DVD drive on this otherwise well-rounded machine.

Razer Carcharias Review

Gamers will appreciate the headset's comfort, but music fans may want to look elsewhere.

Logitech G35 Review

The bulk of these hefty headphones quite literally outweighs many of the benefits.

Microsoft SideWinder X8 Review

Accuracy and zero lag make the X8 a weapon in the hands of gamers, even if it doesn

Logitech G19 Review

A marginally useful LCD and mushy tactile feedback make the G19 a tough sell at $200.

Logitech G9x Review

Be advised: Don't load up on caffeine before sitting down with this mouse.

TRENDnet TV-M7 Wireless IP Monitor Review

Keep a digital eye on the homestead with this security kit that connects entirely via Wi-Fi.