Search results for "Microsoft"

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The latest Samsung Series 9 goes extra-big, and the gamble pays off with the most portable and comfortable 15-incher you're likely to find. However, its high price and lack of higher-end features don't make it the best value. Read review

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15 in TFT active matrix, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 3.5 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Titan silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Anyone looking for the power of a midsize laptop in a compact 12-inch body has only a few choices, and none to date tops Lenovo's excellent ThinkPad X201. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-540M / 2.53 GHz ( 3.06 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ), Intel HD Graphics, 3.2 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Given its relatively lower price, the Seagate Business Storage 4-Bay NAS is worth the investment. Read review

Specs: Seagate Business Storage STBP100 - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 packs in a new Intel Core i5 CPU and can run all day (depending on how you use it). With a 12.5-inch display, it's just a bit smaller than a 13-inch laptop, and it feels like an excellent compromise for frequent travelers. Read review

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2520M / 2.5 GHz ( 3.2 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 12.5 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, DVD-Writer - Plug-in module, 3.3 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 73 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 is a basic Wireless-N router that only offers a taste of dual-band wireless networking. Its short range and limited feature set may override its decent mixed-mode performance. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 8.8 in x 6 in x 1.2 in, Wireless, Wired, Ethernet, HTTP, 1.1 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Logitech's Touch Mouse M600 works well enough, but it's not as ambitious as Apple's and Microsoft's competing touch mice, which means Logitech shouldn't be asking for the same price as its competition. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows 7, External, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, AA type, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The QNAP TS-469 Pro is one of the best four-bay NAS servers on the market and will eventually justify the price you pay for it. Read review

Specs: QNAP TS-469 Pro Turbo NAS - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, Unix, 7 pin external Serial ATA, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, 9 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Cisco Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router is the fastest router we've seen in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and will definitely make home users happy with its easy-to-use setup software. Advanced users, however, might find its desktop software and Web interface combination a little disjointed. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 8 in x 6.3 in x 1.3 in, Wireless, Wired, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTPS, HTTP, 10.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Vizio XWR100 Dual Band HD Wireless Internet Router is arguably one of the best sub-$100 wireless routers on the market, and it's a must-have for those with network-ready home entertainment devices from Vizio. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 8 in x 5.9 in x 1.3 in, Wireless, Wired, HTTP, 10.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 32 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Laser, AA type, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The $399 HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dw bundles all of HP's latest technologies into a tight package, but the 3.5-inch touch-screen display doesn't offer enough unique features to warrant the price jump to $400, especially compared with competing devices. Small businesses and home offices shopping for a reliable monochrome laser printer for quick prints should ignore the HP LaserJet M401dw's inflated price tag and look for a better deal. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 33 ppm, 802.11n, Direct print USB, 802.11g, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, USB, 802.11b, 14.4 in x 14.5 in x 10.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Mad Catz Xbox 360 HDMI Conversion Kit delivers exactly what it promises--but you should only get it if you're looking to reduce cable clutter. Read review

Specs: HDMI conversion kit

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Intel's new CPUs are the most compelling feature in this new Asus Essentio CM6870 desktop. Otherwise, it's just another midtower. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7, i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 16 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620, Plug-in card, none., 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: PC

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 9.7 in - LED backlight - Yes, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 2 GB - DDR3 SDRAM, Intel Atom 1.5 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 9.7 in x 0.6 in x 7.5 in, 2.1 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Asus Zenbook UX31E is an excellent-looking Windows Ultrabook laptop that matches the MacBook Air step for step with an even better price. Fans of great audio, high-resolution screens and lots of ports will be happy; keyboard/touch pad aficionados will be disappointed. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2557M, 1.7 GHz ( 2.7 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 256 GB, - Serial ATA-600, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 13.3 in, TFT active matrix, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, None, 2.86 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Silver aluminum

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 doesn't leave much room for complaint. Some will balk at the $40 price tag, but this mobile traveler fits comfortably in your hand and it can mouse on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's innovative Bluetrack technology. With a small footprint and a variety of stylish colors to choose from, this mouse makes a useful (and worthy) addition to your mobile arsenal. Read review

Specs: Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Teal blue, AA type, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800 is a worthwhile refresh with updates that include a Unifying receiver for consolidated USB port access, rechargeable AA NiMH batteries, and Logitech's comfortable PerfectStroke key design. If you do your typing in the dark, the adjustable backlit Wireless K800 won't disappoint. Read review

Specs: PC

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer is a useful accessory for working on the road. The convenience comes at a premium, but its quick prints, wireless access, and rechargeable battery make it worth the cost. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 22 ppm, 18 ppm, 5 ppm, 3.5 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Bluetooth, Direct print USB, 13.7 in x 6.9 in x 3.3 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Atom N2600 / 1.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 1 GB / 2 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32-bit, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), Intel GMA 3650 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, None, 2.9 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Espresso black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: The hardware could use a bit of updating, but the HTC HD7 for T-Mobile combines the power of Windows Phone 7 with a large touch screen and delivers satisfying performance. Read review

Specs: T-Mobile, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera, 5.7 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.3 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews

Specs: Cable modem - Gigabit Ethernet, 160 Mbps

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition makes a very good simple home NAS server. Advanced users who need more control over their storage and remote access might want to look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition - NAS server, 2 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 9600 dpi x 9600 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Document scanner - Desktop, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 97 reviews

The Bottom Line: Aside from its potentially worrisome heat output, the Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a networking dynamo with chart-topping performance and a sleek (maybe too sleek) design. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 8 in x 6.3 in x 1.3 in, Wireless, Wired, Ethernet, HTTP, full-duplex, 12 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Offering low-powered Intel Atom tablet/laptop hybrids for $750 or more is a dodgy proposition for budget-looking systems such as the Iconia W510, but all-day battery life is a great selling point. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in, Microsoft Windows 8, 2 GB, Intel Atom, 1.32 lbs

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AMD V series V140 / 2.3 GHz, 2 GB, 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Shared video memory (UMA), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4.5 lbs, 3 MB

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While there are a handful of new capabilities in the update to Adobe's entry-level image editor, the most noticeable is a more readable interface intended for middle-aged eyes. Read review

Specs: Windows, Photography and image editing

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Wireless, Wired, 19 ppm, 18 ppm, 802.11g, USB, 802.11b, 13.7 in x 9.4 in x 7.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Not everyone needs a living-room mouse, but for those who do, the Logitech Couch Mouse M515 provides a well-thought-out option, and for a reasonable price. Read review

Specs: Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Blue, USB, AA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung has captured our attention, and our Editors' Choice Award, in its U.S. desktop debut, and we expect the Series 7 all-in-one PC will attract many mainstream customers with its appealing looks and accessible touch interface. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2390T, 2.7 GHz, 8 GB, / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, TFT active matrix, LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Buffalo AirStation AC1300 / N900 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router WZR-D1800H offers great value by adding support for 802.11ac on top of a high-end N900 router without increasing the price. However, the router doesn't have enough appeal for those who just need simple, low-budget wireless home networking. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 1.3 in x 7.2 in x 8.4 in, Wireless, Wired, 1300 Mbps, 18 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 146 reviews

The Bottom Line: Anyone looking for an alternative to the iPhone, but who wants better multimedia features and a more organized user interface than Android offers, should look at the Samsung Focus with Windows Phone 7, which has all that plus solid performance and a sleek design. Read review

Specs: AT&T, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, With digital camera, 4.2 oz, 5 megapixels, 4.3 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Pentium B970 / 2.3 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics, 5.4 lbs, L3 cache, 2 MB, Charcoal

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Wireless router, 8.6 in x 6.3 in x 1.4 in, Wireless, Wired, 750 Mbps, 15.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 177 reviews

The Bottom Line: Overall, Microsoft Office Standard 2007 is a worthy upgrade if you need to make sleeker-looking documents and presentations to share with others, and Outlook is better than ever, but you can stick to your current software if you don't feel that it lacks anything. Read review

Specs: PC, Office applications

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: Asus has a fresh take on the oft-maligned Windows tablet in the fast-running Eee Slate EP121, a touch-screen slate coupled with its own Bluetooth keyboard. Read review

Specs: 12.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 4 GB - DDR3 SDRAM, Intel Core i5 1.33 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 3.0, IEEE 802.11g, 12.3 in x 8.1 in x 0.7 in, 2.6 lbs

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4.9 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Brushed aluminum