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Motorola Droid (Sholes)

MSRP $299.00 Released November, 2009

Pros

open Android 2.0 OS
WiFi
large 3.7" touchscreen with high resolution (854 x 480px)

Cons

annoying $100 mail in rebate to get to $199 price point
flash memory isn't integrated into the device, the only option is microSDHC (not as fast)
no multi-touch as in the GSM version for Europe (and though Android 2.0 would support it)

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7 reviews

Nov. 6• 11 contributors• 2 taps

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Creative Zen X-Fi2

MSRP $129.99 Released September, 2009

Pros

quality earbuds included
included software is not required to sync the device
integrated speaker

Cons

wall charger not included, must be purchased separately
unintuitive controls
poor included software

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3 reviews

Nov. 8• 4 contributors• 0 taps

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Jensen VM8013HD

MSRP $330.00 Released January, 2009

Pros

Not that bad of a price
Easy to install
Just ground the "brake" wire to view video without having to ad a switch or enter codes

Cons

Sticks out a little from dash
Unable to use the trim ring around face plate because of limited space
Seems to me that removing the face plate will wear out the little plastic clips

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1 review

Nov. 8• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Canon EOS 7D

MSRP $1,699.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

8fps continuous shooting
full 1080p video at 30fps, 720p at 60fps
1.0x optical viewfinder with 100% coverage

Cons

18MP sensor falls short of full frame
fairly heavy and large
no dual memory card slot

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3 reviews

Nov. 7• 4 contributors• 1 tap

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Sony DPP-F700

MSRP $199.99 Releases January, 2010

Pros

1GB of internal storage
dual purpose digital photo frame / photo printer
7" display with 800 x 480px resolution

Cons

bulky printer section and controls make it less attractive for use as a digital picture frame
16:10 display aspect ratio doesn't work well for most pictures

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1 review

Nov. 6• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Modern Warfare 2

MSRP $60.00 Releases November, 2009

Pros

available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
secondary weapons don't have to be a pistol
great single player storyline and gameplay - continuous variety and intense pacing much like the first game

Cons

no dedicated servers for the PC version - will be controlled by the developers
maximum number of online players is 9v9 (on PC)
many aspects of the game - including graphics - are merely tweaked, with no major imporvments

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1 review

Nov. 6• 3 contributors• 1 tap

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Samsung AMOLED SCH-W880

MSRP -- Releases December, 2009

Pros

12MP autofocus camera with 3x optical zoom, image stabilization, xenon flash, and face detection
records video in 720p high definition
4GB of internal storage

Cons

bound for Korea only
more of a camera than a phone
not all that good of a phone

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1 review

Nov. 6• 3 contributors• 1 tap

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Sony BRAVIA XBR10 Series

MSRP $5,000.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

edge-lit LED backlighting
extremely thin
1080p, 240Hz

Cons

extremely high price
style before picture quality - doesn't look as nice as the XBR8 with LED backlighting / local dimming
only two sizes available - no 42"

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1 review

Nov. 6• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Dell Adamo XPS

MSRP $1,499.00 Releases January, 2010

Pros

thinnest laptop in the world (1/2 an inch)
solid aluminum body
very thin and light - (1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds) great portability

Cons

this type of thinness is not intriguing from a usability standpoint
not pretty
makes you look stupid

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2 reviews

Nov. 6• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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BlackBerry Curve 8530

MSRP $234.99 Releases December, 2009

Pros

WiFi
CDMA and available at the same time as GSM version
improved internals - more than double the memory (256MB) and a faster CPU

Cons

crappy Blackberry web browser
software is evolving too slowly compared to other options like Android
Curve 2 nomenclature is misleading - technically inferior than the Curve 8900

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1 review

Nov. 6• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Sonos S5

MSRP $399.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

iPod Touch or iPhone can be used as a remote control
network connectivity for streaming iTunes music, online internet radio (including popular subscription services)
powerful sound

Cons

high price
small 3.5" subwoofer driver - not large enough to push large amounts of air, or create the lowest of the low frequencies
requires a network connection and mains power - not designed to be mobile at all

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3 reviews

Nov. 6• 4 contributors• 0 taps

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HP ProBook 4415s

MSRP $600.00 Released April, 2009

Pros

affordable price
plenty of power for basic business tasks
14" LED backlit display - 720p capable 1366 x 738px resolution

Cons

AMD processors - less efficient than Intel equivalents albeit cheaper (use more power to get the same amount of work done)
16:9 aspect ratio is less than ideal for business productivity (productivity software, web browsing, etc...)
battery life is not as great as Intel based business options from the likes of Lenovo

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1 review

Nov. 6• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Audi Q5

MSRP $37,350.00 Released January, 2009

Pros

Powerful V6 with good acceleration
Sporty handling
Sleek styling

Cons

Less cargo space than competitors
Dash controls can be overwhelming - too many buttons
Packages can run the cost up significantly

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1 review

Nov. 5• 1 contributor• 0 taps

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Acer Aspire 8940

MSRP $1,349.99 Released November, 2009

Pros

ample memory and drive space
powerful components - i7 processor, DDR3, Nvidia graphics
HDMI output

Cons

boring uninspired design
poor tech support
very heavy and large (10 pounds) - poor for lugging around

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2 reviews

Nov. 5• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Philips DirectLife

MSRP $79.99 Released October, 2009

Pros

human feedback from trainers that observe your online progress
waterproof - can be used while swimming
compact meter - very discrete

Cons

$12.95 monthly subscription fee
rudimentary workout feedback (15% increments)
not wireless - needs to be physically connected to your PC

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1 review

Nov. 5• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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Garmin nuvi 1450

MSRP $450.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

optional cityXplorer software for public transit listings and ecoRoute
6 million points of interest and 10 user savable routes
10,000 point breadcrumb trail

Cons

No Bluetooth or MP3 player
stale feature list with little innovation for the price

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2 reviews

Nov. 5• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Sharp LC-42SB45U

MSRP $1,399.00 Released September, 2008

Pros

full 1080p resolution
affordable
fast 6 ms response

Cons

Menu System
Audio
not from the Aquos line

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3 reviews

Nov. 5• 6 contributors• 2 taps

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QNAP TS-210

MSRP $299.99 Released October, 2009

Pros

dual drive enclosure with support for RAID 0 or 1
built-in DLNA media server
slick aesthetic

Cons

expensive for a diskless enclosure
not compatible with 2.5" SATA drives

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2 reviews

Nov. 5• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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HP G60-519WM

MSRP $298.00 Releases November, 2009

Pros

extremely low cost
ample RAM and disk space
large quality 15.6" display with 720p capable resolution (1366 x 768px)

Cons

no built in webcam / microphone combo
large and heavy with poor battery life - not good for mobile computing
keyboard and touchpad are offset to the left due to the number pad

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4 reviews

Nov. 5• 6 contributors• 2 taps

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HTC HD2

MSRP -- Releases January, 2010

Pros

massive high resolution (480 x 800px) 4.3-inch touchscreen display
amazingly well designed interface - feels like it's not a Windows based device
packs a next-gen 1GHz snapdragon CPU

Cons

slightly larger than the iPhone (which is already quite large)
no internal storage
Windows Mobile based

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2 reviews

Nov. 4• 4 contributors• 0 taps

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Magnavox NB500MG9

MSRP $298.00 Released May, 2008

Pros

One of the cheapest blu-ray players available
Outputs bitstream HD audio
Good video processing capabilities

Cons

No ethernet port, which means the player is not future-proof
No internal HD audio decoder
Slower loading than more expensive players

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5 reviews

Nov. 4• 9 contributors• 0 taps

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Lenovo ThinkPad SL510

MSRP $499.00 Released November, 2009

Pros

affordable price
higher than average Lenovo ThinkPad build quality
includes the world famous ThinkPad keyboard and TouchPad / TrackPoint combo

Cons

no discrete graphics option - Intel GMA only, good enough for 2D productivity and media playback only
not as many upgrade options as the higher end series
not as well engineered as the higher end series

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1 review

Nov. 4• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Sony BDP-S360

MSRP $299.99 Released May, 2009

Pros

affordable price
attractive aesthetics
24p film mode

Cons

poor remote compared to previous generations
no eject or mute buttons on the remote control
DVD upconversion is lacking

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2 reviews

Nov. 4• 6 contributors• 0 taps

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Panasonic Viera TC-P46U1

MSRP $1,200.00 Released January, 2009

Pros

affordable price
good size
all the positive aspects of plasma technology - high contrast, quality blacks, etc..

Cons

only 900 lines of moving resolution
uses last generation panels - not NeoPDP
all the negative aspects of plasma technology - high glare, burn in, etc..

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1 review

Nov. 4• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Sony Ericsson MH907

MSRP $55.00 Released September, 2009

Pros

3 sizes of silicon tips for best comfort and isolation
affordable price
intelligent motion detection controls - eg/ pauses music or ends call when one ear piece is removed, resumes when replaced

Cons

uses a proprietary Fast Port connection - compatible with certain Sony headphones only
false positives abound

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1 review

Nov. 4• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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FitBit

MSRP $99.99 Releases January, 2010

Pros

affordable price
tracks both intake and expenditure of calories
passive wireless data collection

Cons

proprietary website is used to track and display your statics
doesn't come with a manual

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1 review

Nov. 4• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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ZEO personal sleep coach

MSRP $349.00 Released June, 2009

Pros

less trouble, more comfortable and can be applied every night, next to seeking out professional help
breaks down and summarizes your sleep phases - REM, light & deep sleep, shows up in time and percentages
recommends better living habits that can contribute to improved sleep

Cons

makes you look like a dork
tied to a proprietary website for diagnosis
high price

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1 review

Nov. 4• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

MSRP $379.99 Released August, 2009

Pros

shoots movies in 720p high definition
handheld twilight mode - takes great images at night, even without flash
3" touchscreen display

Cons

lacks a wide-angle lens
no optical viewfinder
no included HDMI cable

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1 review

Nov. 4• 4 contributors• 0 taps

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SilverStone Raven RV02

MSRP $179.99 Released August, 2009

Pros

great thermal design
default fans have basic speed controllers, low speed maintains a respectable sound level
completely black - including internals, sleek

Cons

expensive
monstrous - heavy and large (non-transportable)
no external drive bay door

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4 reviews

Nov. 3• 4 contributors• 2 taps

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Project Natal

MSRP -- Releases September, 2010

Pros

No need for a controller; YOU are the controller
Innovative new control paradigm expands the possibilities of gaming, entertainment, communication
Many possibilties for accessories: clothing, guns, wheels, boards, swords, etc.

Cons

Sometimes the abstraction of a controller is useful and can't be duplicated with motion sensor
Voice recognition might not be available in all languages initially
Vaporware

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3 reviews

Nov. 3• 4 contributors• 2 taps

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Garmin Nuvi 755T

MSRP $499.99 Released August, 2008

Pros

Lane assist view functions flawlessly & is quite helpful for exiting on interstates
Decent sound quality which can be easily heard at full volume
Fast satellite communication in both city & suburban areas

Cons

Somewhat pricey especially since there is no bluetooth in this model
ads for free real time traffic data
turn warning distance is often too short

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2 reviews

Nov. 3• 4 contributors• 1 tap

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TRENDnet Wireless N Travel Router

MSRP $75.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

extremely compact
fully 802.11N - improved speed and range over previous generation 802.11G (requires compatible 802.11N client)
affordable price

Cons

no wired connections
no internal battery for wireless use
large power brick

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1 review

Nov. 3• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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QNAP NMP-1000

MSRP $399.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

capable of outputting full 1080p high definition
external eSATA and internal SATA hard disk connectivity
HDMI output

Cons

high price for the functionality provided
actively cooled and not very quiet at ~34dB
not wireless

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1 review

Nov. 3• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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Acer P205H

MSRP $149.99 Released June, 2009

Pros

affordable price
sleek thin bezel
high resolution for such a small monitor (1600 x 900px) 720p capable, approaching 1080p

Cons

TN panel - cheap to produce/sell at the expensive of colour depth, viewing angles
no HDMI input
small panel size

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2 reviews

Nov. 3• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Motorola i465

MSRP $99.99 Released January, 2009

Pros

Display is easy to see, crisp and clear.
Speakerphone is easily heard.
QWERTY keyboard makes messaging easy

Cons

Paint on keys rubs off after regular use.
IDEN network is not designed for Messaging or Data, so when getting messages, no calls can take place and vice versa.
Talk time is very low due to battery capacity.

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1 review

Nov. 3• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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Vizio Razor VM230XVT

MSRP $399.99 Releases December, 2009

Pros

LED backlit - higher contrast, better blacks, more energy efficient and environmentally friendly
thin body
slick aesthetic

Cons

19" model is of poor value - not 1080p, smaller, only $50 less
not as good a brand as the top manufacturers
limited to smaller display sizes

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1 review

Nov. 3• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Patriot Box Office Media Player

MSRP $129.99 Released November, 2009

Pros

unassuming aesthetic
includes remote control
includes an HDMI cable

Cons

unattractive and boxy
no internal storage standard
noticeable fan noise

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1 review

Nov. 3• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Kodak ESP 5250

MSRP $159.99 Released September, 2009

Pros

improved print quality and speed over the previous generation offering
wireless connectivity - print from anywhere on a wireless network without requiring an online PC host, can be placed anywhere within range of the wireless router
compact

Cons

paper feed errors
no auto document feeder
overly simple - lacks functionality such as scan to PDF or scan to e-mail, etc...

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1 review

Nov. 3• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Dell Inspiron One 19

MSRP $768.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

includes everything required for a fully functional system
capable full-power dual core processors, ample RAM and disk space
space saving all-in-one design

Cons

glossy enclosure - fingerprint magnet
all-in-one design makes replacing parts, upgrading or re-using old components for a new build difficult or impossible
Intel GMA graphics - worst of the worst, not capable of complex gaming / 3D rendering

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1 review

Nov. 2• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

MSRP $5,000.00 Releases December, 2009

Pros

16.1 megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor
improved low light performance with extended ISO range from 50 to 102,400
Dual DIGIC IV image processors

Cons

not full frame
very expensive
a little heavy

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3 reviews

Nov. 2• 3 contributors• 1 tap

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Nikon GP-1 GPS receiver

MSRP $249.00 Released January, 2009

Pros

can be conveniently and securely mounted on flash hot shoe
drain on camera battery barely noticeable
has an LED indicating GPS fix and if it has a fix, indicates its quality

Cons

camera cable connector placed inconveniently (you'll have to take it off if your camera bag fits snugly)
cable connection breaks easily (mine after 7 months) and replacement cable is $50
expensive! (compared to geo-taggers that use the time stamp to geo-tag in automated post-processing). But still only option for DSLRs.

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1 review

Nov. 2• 1 contributor• 1 tap

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Volvo XC60

MSRP $32,395.00 Released January, 2008

Pros

Great looking exterior styling
Beautiful interior - with quality materials
Loaded with safety features

Cons

Slight slide roll when cornering
Mediocre fuel economy
Heavier than competition

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1 review

Nov. 2• 1 contributor• 1 tap

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TP-Link TL-WR741ND

MSRP $39.99 Released September, 2009

Pros

affordable price
offers better speeds than 802.11G for 802.11N compatible devices
compact size

Cons

half the speed of a true 802.11N router
10/100mbit wired connections
no USB port for NAS or print server functionality

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1 review

Nov. 2• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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BlackBerry inPulse Smartwatch

MSRP $149.99 Releases February, 2010

Pros

affordable price
upgradable firmware
good battery life

Cons

very nerdy
not engineered or manufactured by RIM

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1 review

Nov. 2• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Kingston SSDNow V Series

MSRP $115.00 Released January, 2009

Pros

standard 2.5" can be used in regular sized laptops, desktops alike
affordable prices
respectable capacities starting at 40GB

Cons

slow write speeds
limited capacity compared to standard disk drives

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2 reviews

Nov. 2• 3 contributors• 1 tap

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LG XPION X30

MSRP -- Released September, 2009

Pros

can be mounted to the back of a VESA compatible monitor
lightweight and compact
ample RAM and disk space compared to most netbooks and nettops

Cons

underpowered single core Atom processor - chokes on specific HD media, flash, games and other processing heavy applications
late to the show - not even out yet / undisclosed price and connectivity

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2 reviews

Nov. 2• 4 contributors• 0 taps

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Olympus VN-5000

MSRP $39.99 Released August, 2009

Pros

Recording at High or Medium quality is very easy to understand.
Mic sensitivity is adjustable.
Able to do voice activation.

Cons

No easy way to connect to a computer and not have sound loss.

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1 review

Nov. 1• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 (X3, Rachael)

MSRP -- Released November, 2009

Pros

open Android OS
WiFi
3.5mm headphone jack

Cons

annoying/elitist/standard Sony gadget porn teaser advertisement
custom Sony UI
absence of multitouch features such as zoom or rotate

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4 reviews

Oct. 30• 5 contributors• 2 taps

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Iomega eGo BlackBelt

MSRP $129.99 Released January, 2009

Pros

compact and lightweight
ruggedized - shock protection
easy to use - plug & play

Cons

bright LED light
$30 premium over the standard eGo
only available with the rubberized 'BlackBelt' in black

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1 review

Oct. 30• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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JVC HA-FX300

MSRP $99.95 Released November, 2007

Pros

comfortable - 3 different ear pieces for finding the best fit
sound great
no cable noise with an over the ear cable wrap

Cons

around the ear wires are not for everyone
JVC isn't known as a high-end earbud manufacturer
shorter cord

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1 review

Oct. 30• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010

MSRP $59.99 Released October, 2009

Pros

available for almost every platform (PS2, PS3, Wii, DS, Xbox 360, PSP)
fast loading
cool blood effects

Cons

gameplay is essentially unchanged from previous wrestling games
can only use a created wrestler in a story 10 times (if you use 2 it is 5 each, etc...)
just 35 nicknames the announcers can call your custom character

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1 review

Oct. 30• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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