Search results for "Microsoft"

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba Portege Z935-P300 is an excellent ultrabook value if you can overlook its few design shortcomings. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5, i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, / 6 GB (max), 128 GB, - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 13.3 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 2.5 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Magnesium alloy casing in silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 138 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. Its lack of Gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 8 in x 6.3 in x 1.3 in, Wireless, Wired, Ethernet, HTTP, full-duplex, 9.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Unlike a lot of other unique proof-of-concept laptops, the Acer Iconia is fun to use and largely works as advertised. But it has a hard time answering the most frequent question we hear about it: why would anyone need a dual-touch-screen laptop? Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-480M / 2.66 GHz ( 2.93 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 14 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 6.2 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Oki B431DN is truly a workhorse black-and-white laser printer, with rapid output speed and high print quality. Combined with extra features like an autoduplexer and a large paper input capacity, the Oki B431DN is worth your dollar. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - LED - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 40 ppm, USB, Parallel, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.2 in x 14.3 in x 9.6 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 36 pin Centronics, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Attractive, affordable, and very fast, D-Link's PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Starter Kit DHP-501AV is one of the best available in its class. Read review

Specs: Bridge, 2.8 in x 2.1 in x 3.9 in, Wired, 500 Mbps, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1901, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Fast Ethernet, 5.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: We like the Microsoft Touch Mouse for its thoughtful, complementary gestures that simplify the experience of moving in and around Windows 7 applications. Read review

Specs: PC, 1000 ppi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Black, AA type, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: It isn't cheap compared to standard printers, but the Canon Pixma iP100 has the highest resolution available in the mobile printer market and prints at an impressive speed to boot. If you simply must have a printer with you at all times, the iP100 should be the do-it-all at your side. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 20 ppm, 14 ppm, 9600 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, Infrared, 12.7 in x 7.2 in x 2.4 in, 4 pin USB Type B, IrDA

• 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: Despite the lack of features, the LaCie 5big NAS Pro is an excellent buy, thanks to its superfast performance, ease of use, and massive capacity. Read review

Specs: LaCie 5big NAS Pro - NAS server, 10 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 9 pin USB Type A, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), Hot-swap, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

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

Specs: Intel Atom N455 / 1.66 GHz, 1 GB / 2 GB (max), 250 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), Intel GMA 3150 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, None, 2.8 lbs, L2 cache, 512 KB, Diamond black

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Cable modem - Gigabit Ethernet, 195 Mbps

• 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: Despite a few shortcomings, the Corsair Voyager Air is an excellent way to extend your mobile devices' storage capacity and features. Read review

Specs: Corsair Voyager Air - Network drive, 1 TB, Mac, PC, 9 pin USB Type B, RJ-45, Standard, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Samsung joins the coming-out party for Intel-based Windows 8 tablets. Read review

Specs: Atom, 2 GB, Microsoft Windows 8, 11.6 in Plane to Line Switching (PLS), 1366 x 768 ( HD ), PowerVR SGX545, None, 3.3 lbs, Mystic blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Western Digital My Net N900 HD is a whole new kind of Wireless-N router. At release, the router is a decent investment for home users but will need better firmware to work at its full potential. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 9.3 in x 6.1 in x 1.2 in, Wireless, Wired, 450 Mbps, 16.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 62 reviews

The Bottom Line: The D-Link Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router DIR-825 is a stable performer with great features and an excellent Web interface. The outdated and bulky design, relatively short range, and merely average throughput, however, lessen its appeal. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 7.6 in x 4.6 in x 1.2 in, Wired, Wireless, Ethernet, HTTP, 11.2 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Fujitsu's ScanSnap S1500 is a fast, compact, and easy-to-use scanner for digitally archiving all your paper documents. Read review

Specs: Document scanner - Desktop, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single/duplex pass

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Even thinner and lighter than a 13-inch MacBook Air, the Acer Aspire S5 is a great example of an ambitious ultrabook, held back by a few flaws and its high price. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3517U / 3 GHz, ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, / 4 GB (max), 256 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, 2.65 lbs, L3 cache, 4 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 89 reviews

The Bottom Line: Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. Read review

Specs: PC, Software suite

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its semirugged construction, the Dell Latitude E6220 feels dated, especially for a small 12-inch laptop, and it's painfully expensive, even for its very limited target audience. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2520M / 2.6 GHz, 4.0 GB, 250 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, No Media, 64-bit, English, 12.5 in, No Optical Device, 3000, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's new Arc Touch Mouse features a travel-friendly design and some clever technical additions to its touch-sensitive scroll tab. Neither of those features makes it better than a full-size desktop mouse, but the Arc Touch Mouse is different enough in its form and in some of its functions that it should appeal to people looking to make a statement with their technology. Read review

Specs: PC, 1000 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, Black, AAA type, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Belkin N750 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ router is arguably the most affordable 450Mbps true dual-band router on the market and, while far from perfect, it's likely to deliver more than what you pay for. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, 2.7 in x 7.7 in x 8.2 in, Wireless, Wired, 450 Mbps, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, HTTPS, HTTP, 2.4 GHz, 14.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Acer Aspire S3 is the closest you can get to the look and feel of a MacBook Air for less than $1,000, but it requires a few compromises. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz, ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, / 4 GB (max), 320 GB, - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 13.3 in, TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 2.98 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Intel Core i5, i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, / 4 GB (max), 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 8 Pro, 10.6 in, 1920 x 1080, ( Full HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 903 g, L3 cache, 3 MB, Dark titanium

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: More of a clever proof-of-concept than a practical product, the Asus Taichi still delivers on its basic promise, combining two displays for a unique take on the laptop/tablet/hybrid genre. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3517U / 1.9 GHz, ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 256 GB, - Serial ATA-600, Microsoft Windows 8, 11.6 in, IPS, 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2.8 lbs, Silver aluminum

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's sharp designs translate well to this more affordable new line, although the Series 3 is still at the high end of the ultraportable price range. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 i3-2357M / 1.3 GHz, ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 320 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, TFT active matrix, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 2.84 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

• 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: Despite a few shortcomings, the Corsair Voyager Air is an excellent way to extend your mobile devices' storage capacity and features. Read review

Specs: Corsair Voyager Air - Network drive, 1 TB, Mac, PC, 9 pin USB Type B, RJ-45, Standard, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, 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 515 reviews

The Bottom Line: Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. Read review

Specs: PC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard offers one of the best-designed wireless Bluetooth keyboard and tablet-stand combinations on the market, especially when you pair it with a Windows 8 device. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Not everyone wants a living-room computer, but the Acer Revo 100 is one of the better low-cost HTPCs we've seen thanks to a wisely chosen feature set, its attractive design, and a mostly well-conceived input device. Read review

Specs: Athlon II Neo 1.3 GHz, AMD K325, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA ION, Integrated, none., 1 MB, Black with copper accents

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Exhibiting the same high-quality prints and speedy output as its predecessor, the Brother HL-5450DN is a reliable device for busy users requiring networked access at home and abroad. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 40 ppm, USB, Ethernet 10Base-T, 14.6 in x 15.1 in x 9.6 in, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  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, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Brushed aluminum

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: There's quite a lot to like about Logitech's new Gaming Mouse G500, but with a competing mouse from Microsoft offering its own set of features, gamers now have some choices to make. The G500 will appeal to performance-driven shooter fans. The choice is less clear for other kinds of PC gamers. Read review

Specs: PC, 5700 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Mouse, Wired, Laser, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Executives dying for an ultraportable mouse to go with their Windows 8 or Android tablet will find a beautiful companion in the Wedge Touch Mouse, but it's a lot to pay for a pretty basic set of functions. Read review

Specs: Android, Mac, PC, 1000 dpi, Mouse, Wireless, Optical, AA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The $49.99 Nokia Lumia 710 is an excellent way to get the growing capabilities of a Windows Mango smartphone for a rock-bottom price. Though it isn't an Android superphone with a luscious AMOLED display, it's a practical device that covers all the mobile bases. Read review

Specs: Unlocked, WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM, Up to 414 min (2G), Up to 456 min (3G), With digital camera / digital player / FM radio, 4.44 oz, 5 megapixels, 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite the novelty of 802.11ac support, the Belkin AC 1200 is a mundane, though decent, Wi-Fi router. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, Wireless, Wired, HTTP

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AMD E-450 1.65 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), AMD Radeon HD 6320, DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.3 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Multitouch in place of a mouse may not appeal to pro designers, but the Bamboo Fun Pen and Touch is an excellent choice for mobile users who want to begin dabbling with art tools. Read review

Specs: Mac, PC, 2540 dpi, 4 pin USB Type A, Stylus, Digitizer, Wired, Silver, USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 49 reviews

The Bottom Line: Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. Read review

Specs: Software suite, PC

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Toshiba's experimental extra-wide-screen ultrabook gets a Windows 8 software upgrade, but it turns the Toshiba Satellite U845W into a computer imperfectly matched for what Windows 8 has to offer. Read review

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U, 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, / 10 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 8, 14.4 in, 1792 x 768 ( HD+ ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4 lbs, 3 MB, Midnight silver aluminum with soft touch trim

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Series 7 Slate 700T is the fastest Windows 7 tablet we've tested, and paired with its optional accessories, it provides a very laptop-like experience, but one marred by the typical awkward onscreen Windows typing experience. Read review

Specs: 11.6 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 4 GB - DDR3 SDRAM, Intel Core i5 1.6 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 3.0 HS, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 11.7 in x 0.5 in x 7.2 in, 2 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 262 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers. Read review

Specs: 32 GB, 3.3 in, 33 hour(s), 2.6 oz, WMAPro, MP3, WMA, AAC, 32 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion