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The good: More affordable $299 price; slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use interface; doubles ...
The bad: Lacks backward support for PS2 games; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; online gaming, ...
The bottom line: With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 ...
The good: The iPhone 3GS finally adds common cell phone features like multimedia messaging, video recording, and voice dialing. It ...
The bad: The iPhone 3GS' call quality shows no improvements and the 3G signal reception remains uneven. We still don'...
The bottom line: The iPhone 3GS doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation ...
The good: Deeper black levels than any HDTV available aside from Pioneer Kuro; solid shadow detail; reduced blooming compared with ...
The bad: Expensive; poor off-angle viewing; some blooming effects; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern; glossy screen reflects ambient light.
The bottom line: It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of ...
The good: Broad manual feature set unusual in a camcorder its size; excellent video quality; attractive, functional design.
The bad: Relatively expensive.
The bottom line: While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver ...
The good: The Garmin Nuvi 265WT offers integrated Bluetooth and a lifetime of free traffic alerts. The portable GPS also ...
The bad: We wish the audible traffic alerts and route recalculations were a little faster. Call quality was mixed.
The bottom line: Despite some minor performance issues, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT is a good value GPS, offering a number of ...
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Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)
from $1,068.99 at 9 stores Shop nowThe good: Adds SD card slot and reacquires FireWire; lower starting price; same solid unibody construction and giant multitouch trackpad.
The bad: Nonremovable battery; no matte screen or discrete graphics options.
The bottom line: Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" ...
HP Mini 5101 (Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home Basic)
from $416.25 at 9 stores Shop nowThe good: Revamped version of one of our favorite Netbooks; excellent keyboard and touch pad; sturdy and durable; includes accelerometer; ...
The bad: Loses its ExpressCard slot; standard Netbook components at a premium price.
The bottom line: HP's biz-minded Mini 5101 is a successor to the Mini 2140 (one of our all-time favorite Netbooks). ...
The good: Slim for a powerhouse 15-inch laptop; 1080p screen; solid construction.
The bad: No internal optical drive; some Blu-ray playback issues; very expensive.
The bottom line: HP's new Envy 15 packs high-powered components into a svelte 15-inch body. The result is an upscale ...
Asus Eee PC 1005HA (Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, blue)
from $329.00 at 10 stores Shop nowThe good: Sleek, attractive design; lower price; amazing battery.
The bad: Thicker and heavier than the previous model; still near the upper end of the Netbook price range.
The bottom line: Asus hits nearly all the marks in the 1005HA, the latest version of its iconic Eee PC, highlighted ...
The good: Inexpensive for what you get; very good performance, battery life; subtle good-looking design.
The bad: No Bluetooth, ExpressCard slot; poor viewing angles.
The bottom line: A large-screen laptop with very good performance, the Gateway NV7802u is an attractive choice for home or office.
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Canon PowerShot S90
from $391.80 at 14 stores
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Exp. date: 12/31/2009
$20 cash back by mail for current registered owners of a qualifying Canon PowerShot or EOS Camera!
The good: Excellent control system for manual, semimanual shooting; fantastic wide-angle f2 lens; very good low-light photo quality.
The bad: Performance is merely average; no HD movie mode or optical zoom while recording; no optical viewfinder and a ...
The bottom line: As long as you're not expecting dSLR speed in a tiny body, the Canon PowerShot S90 is ...
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (with 18-55mm IS lens)
from $677.95 at 18 stores - Rebate amount: $50
Exp. date: 12/31/2009
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The good: Fast performance; very nice photo quality; HD video capture.
The bad: Annoying viewfinder; video capture is its only better-than-basic feature.
The bottom line: A solid, slightly better-than-basic dSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i delivers photo quality and performance that adequately compensates ...
The good: Terrific design, interface, and controls; wide-angle, 5x zoom lens; excellent price-to-feature ratio.
The bad: No optical zoom while recording video; soft photos.
The bottom line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera.
The good: Comfortable design; reliable auto features; cheap.
The bad: Uneven, soft photos; almost no control over ISO; cannot use rechargeable batteries.
The bottom line: The Nikon Coolpix L100 is a decent entry-level megazoom. Just don't look too closely at the photos ...
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS (dark gray)
from $149.00 at 18 stores - Rebate amount: $0
Exp. date: 12/31/2009
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The good: Attractive, ultracompact design; easy operation; well-rounded, basic feature set.
The bad: Photo quality dips above ISO 200; flat buttons can be difficult to press accurately.
The bottom line: Simple and stylish, the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS is a fine back-pocket camera as long as your photo-quality ...
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The good: The Samsung Rogue has a gorgeous display, a 3.5mm headset jack, a great keyboard, and an impressive ...
The bad: The Samsung Rogue is a tad bulky, and the streaming video quality is poor.
The bottom line: The Samsung Rogue is a great multimedia touch-screen messaging phone for Verizon Wireless customers.
The good: The HTC Imagio has support for Verizon's V Cast Mobile TV and the carrier's array of ...
The bad: The HTC Imagio's microSD card is located behind the battery cover and the call quality can be ...
The bottom line: The HTC Imagio is rich with both multimedia and business features, making it a great all-in-one smartphone for ...
The good: The Samsung Behold has an attractive design with a responsive touch screen. The feature set offers a range ...
The bad: The Samsung Behold lacks Wi-Fi and its memory card slot is in an inconvenient location. Speakerphone quality was ...
The bottom line: Though it lacks Wi-Fi, the Samsung Behold is a sleek touch-screen phone with a range of features and ...
The good: The Samsung Solstice has an easy-to-use touch interface and a useful set of multimedia features. Photo quality is ...
The bad: The Samsung Solstice lacks instant messaging and the memory card slot is behind the battery. Call quality, browser ...
The bottom line: The Samsung Solstice offers a touch screen and multimedia features, but its performance isn't the best.
The good: The Motorola Droid boasts a gorgeous display and the benefits of Android 2.0, including a faster Web ...
The bad: The QWERTY keyboard feels flat and the dialpad control is restricted to the home screen. Music and video ...
The bottom line: Despite some design issues and a couple of missing features, the Motorola Droid is the most powerful and ...
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The good: Shoots 720p HD video; high-quality video for its class; easy to use; uses rechargeable AA batteries; FlipShare software ...
The bad: Somewhat pricey; no memory card slot; no cable included for HD output to HDTVs.
The bottom line: The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable ...
The good: Video capture up to 1080p HD resolution; image quality is quite good for a mini camcorder; SD card ...
The bad: Bundled software isn't Mac compatible but necessary for smooth playback of 1080p video; price doesn't include ...
The bottom line: With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set.
The good: Excellent video quality; 60GB hard drive; attractive, understated design.
The bad: Wind filter not as dependable as previous Canon models; manual focus pretty useless.
The bottom line: Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit ...
The good: Solid 720p video; comparatively large LCD; memory-card expansion slot; AA rechargeable batteries included along with protective carrying case ...
The bad: Insufficient onboard memory and price doesn't include an optional memory card; can't recharge batteries via USB ...
The bottom line: While bigger than most of its competitors and high priced for a mini camcorder, the Kodak Zi6's ...
The good: Solid 720p video, particularly for a camcorder this size; ultraslim yet functional design; easy to use; one-touch video ...
The bad: Somewhat pricey; no SD/MMC card expansion slot; rechargeable battery isn't removable or replaceable; can't output ...
The bottom line: While it has its flaws and is a bit expensive, the ultrasimple Flip Video MinoHD produces impressive video ...
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Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DTS HD, Linear PCM, Stereo, 4.6 lbs
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Specs: Blu-ray disc player, Tabletop, Included, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Black
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- Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews
Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Surround Sound, 22 lbs
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