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The good: The Samsung Omnia II boasts a spacious and sharp AMOLED touch screen. Samsung's TouchWiz 2.0 user ...
The bad: Omnia II is a bit bulky; Swype keyboard takes some acclimation; Can occasionally be sluggish.
The bottom line: While not the most powerful smartphone on the market, the Samsung Omnia II features an improved user interface ...
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: Nvidia Ion graphics adds HD video and basic gaming functionality; reasonably priced; high-def display.
The bad: Annoying touch pad; streaming Flash video support for new Nvidia Ion graphics is spotty; $20 extra for a ...
The bottom line: HP's Mini 311 adds a larger, high-definition display and advanced graphics to a basic Netbook, while keeping ...
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 ...
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Sony VAIO VGN-NW270F/S
from $799.98 at 2 stores
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Exp. date: 12/31/2009
Up to $300 cash back by mail when trading in a qualifying notebook computer!
The good: Low price; Blu-ray drive; roomy display but still relatively lightweight; great keyboard.
The bad: Seems to be room for a bigger battery; no media control buttons.
The bottom line: The Sony Vaio VGN-NW270F/S is a low-cost, Blu-ray-equipped laptop that makes a great choice for home use ...
Asus Eee PC 1005HA (Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, blue)
from $259.99 at 13 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 ...
Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)
from $1,149.00 at 8 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" ...
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.
The good: Amazingly powerful for a 15-inch laptop; highly configurable; adds 16:9 display.
The bad: Configuration options can get expensive; far from portable.
The bottom line: Alienware's big and bulky 15-inch M15x pulls out most of the stops, thanks to a superpowered CPU.
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Canon PowerShot S90
from $399.00 at 15 stores - Rebate amount: $0
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 15 stores - Rebate amount: $50
Exp. date: 12/31/2009
$50 cash back by mail for current registered owners of a qualifying Canon PowerShot Camera!
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: Very good photo quality; fast; video capture; articulated LCD; nice kit lens; built-in wireless flash controller.
The bad: Small, dim viewfinder; middling video quality; too easy to accidentally change focus points.
The bottom line: Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and ...
The good: Very good feature-to-price ratio; comfortable, sturdy design; fast performance for its class.
The bad: Photos can look overprocessed and noisy viewed at 100 percent; small LCD.
The bottom line: The pocket megazoom Kodak EasyShare Z915 is a good camera for those looking to step up from a ...
The good: Long and wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body; 720p movies; lens can zoom during movie capture.
The bad: Very few manual controls.
The bottom line: As long as you don't want much in the way of manual features, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 ...
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The good: The Samsung Moment has a bright display with a spacious keyboard. Productivity features are plentiful and call quality ...
The bad: The Samsung Moment's touch interface and controls were a little sluggish. The camera lacks editing features, call ...
The bottom line: With its full keyboard and bright display, the Samsung Moment successfully rounds out Sprint's Android offerings.
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 ...
The good: The Palm Pre's multitasking capabilities and notifications system are unparalleled. The smartphone features a vibrant display with ...
The bad: The Pre's keyboard is cramped. Battery life drains quickly, and the smartphone can be sluggish at times. ...
The bottom line: Despite some missing features and performance issues that make it less than ideal for on-the-go professionals, the Palm ...
The good: The HTC Hero offers a highly customizable user interface thanks to HTC Sense. It also improves on past ...
The bad: The smartphone can occasionally be sluggish. Flash content didn't always work from the Web browser. Apps must ...
The bottom line: While it could use a boost in the performance department, the HTC Hero is the most feature-packed Google ...
The good: The RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 adds Wi-Fi, more memory, and an updated operating system that brings a number ...
The bad: BlackBerry browser isn't on par with the competition. While improved, the touch screen still takes some acclimation.
The bottom line: The RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 brings some welcome additions, such as Wi-Fi, updated software, and a better touch ...
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The good: Solid 720p video; ultraslim design; removable, rechargeable battery; easy to use; one-touch video uploading to YouTube and Photobucket; ...
The bad: No flash-memory slot; Mac users have to manually copy video files to their computers; white balance is slightly ...
The bottom line: The Creative Vado HD may fall slightly short of the Flip Video Mino HD in terms of video ...
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: Ultracompact design; 37x optical zoom; mic, headphone jacks.
The bad: No optical image stabilization; no extended-life battery option.
The bottom line: Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.
The good: Solid 720p video, particularly for its size; slightly slicker ultraslim yet functional design; large 2-inch LCD; easy to ...
The bad: Fairly pricey; no SD/MMC card expansion slot; no cable included for HD output to HDTVs.
The bottom line: Still one of the nicest models available, the second-generation Flip MinoHD offers a slightly improved design, double the ...
The good: Compact and attractive; above-average low-light video.
The bad: Not terribly great lens; occasionally awkward design.
The bottom line: You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there ...
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The good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies; Netflix and Pandora streaming; speedy load times and operational speed; Profile 2....
The bad: Design marred by an annoying flip-down panel; Wi-Fi dongle is very expensive.
The bottom line: The Samsung BD-P1600 has a great mix of features and performance for a standalone Blu-ray player, with only ...
Manufacturer description: LG BD270 provides exceptional Full HD 1080p video performance, standard DVD up-scaling for superior image quality from traditional DVDs with 1080p up-scaling via HDMI output and up to 7.1 channels of surround sound with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio technologies - what could be better?
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Manufacturer description: More entertainment from places, in addition to playing Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p quality with HD sound, the BDP-N460 network Blu-ray Disc player lets you connect to the internet and instantly stream thousands of movies, videos, music and more from leading content providers including Netflix, YouTube, Slacker radio and more. And you can watch your existing DVDs in ... Read more
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Manufacturer description: Maximize your high definition experience by adding the VBR110 to your home theater. The full 1080p high definition playback gives you razor sharp images. The 7.1 digital audio with built-in Dolby Digital is sure to provide the sound experience that you, the home theater enthusiast, is looking for! Your current collection of DVDs can join in on the fun ... Read more
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The good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies; Wi-Fi USB dongle included; Netflix and Pandora streaming; superfast operational speed and ...
The bad: Costs as much as a PS3; front-panel controls are located on top of player; PC streaming setup is ...
The bottom line: The Samsung BD-P3600 is a huge leap ahead for standalone Blu-ray players, with blazing-fast operational speed, tons of ...
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