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Apple iPad

MSRP $499.99 Released January, 2010

Pros

slim and lightweight
9.7-inch IPS multitouch capacitive touchscreen - 1024 x 768px resolution
802.11BGN (WiFi)

Cons

no Flash
no multitasking functionality
no camera

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31 reviews

Jan. 27• 37 contributors• 7 taps

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Roku HD-XR

MSRP $129.99 Released October, 2009

Pros

built-in 802.11N WiFi for fast wireless network connectivity
affordable price
USB port for playback from flash drive or external disk drive

Cons

cannot output in full HD (1080p)
released without fully functional USB connectivty options
crappy remote control

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4 reviews

Feb. 8• 5 contributors• 2 taps

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Barnes & Noble Nook

MSRP $259.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

Android operating system
multitouch colour control panel
pdf and epub format support

Cons

no open app development
WiFi will only work at Barnes & Noble (for now)
price will prevent it from gaining major mainstream traction

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6 reviews

Feb. 8• 6 contributors• 3 taps

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Fujitsu LifeBook MH380

MSRP $450.00 Released February, 2010

Pros

10.1" LED backlit display with higher-than-average 1366 x 768px resolution
comes with Windows 7
dedicated scrolling grove beside the trackpad

Cons

higher price point
battery life - while good - is still beat out by cheaper devices such as the 1005 series from Asus
cheap glossy plastic enclosure - fingerprint magnet

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1 review

Feb. 8• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Microsoft SideWinder X8

MSRP $99.99 Released February, 2009

Pros

7 fully programmable buttons
tangle-proof charge wire
multiple DPI settings, with on the fly switching

Cons

right handed only
Razer Mamba has 1000Hz (1ms) capability, SideWinder is 500Hz (2ms delay)
expensive

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11 reviews

Feb. 6• 12 contributors• 7 taps

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Martin D-15M

MSRP $1,499.00 Released January, 2009

Pros

Low cost for a good quality acoustic
Good build quality
Comes with good hardshell case

Cons

Personally the standard action was a little high, but they'll have to set a middle ground for all players
Would have been nice at this price to have proper inlay around the sound hole

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1 review

Feb. 6• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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AMD Athlon II X4 630

MSRP $122.99 Released January, 2009

Pros

fast individual core speed - good for power hungry singled threaded applications
affordable price for a quad-core CPU
fast enough for the majority of consumers - including gamers

Cons

no shared L3 cache like that found on the more expensive Phenom II line
might not be as attractive as the <$100 price point of the 620
cannot compete performance wise or energy efficiency wise compared to similarly marketed Core i5s

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2 reviews

Feb. 5• 4 contributors• 1 tap

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Logitech Squeezebox Touch

MSRP $299.99 Released September, 2009

Pros

4.3" touchscreen display
compatible with online services such as Pandora and Rhapsody
utilizes a mature and fully features server / client system for music sharing over a network

Cons

nothing revolutionary - slap a touchscreen on a squeezebox classic and call it a day
touchscreen is on the base unit - not that good for those who spend their time relying more heavily on the remote
unattractive, huge bezels

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1 review

Feb. 5• 3 contributors• 1 tap

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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

MSRP $399.99 Released February, 2010

Pros

ruggedized design up to military specifications, and twice that of the previous generation Stylus Tough 8000 - "shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and crushproof"
dual optical / digital image stabilization
records video in 720p high definition

Cons

a basic point and shoot camera - 5x optical zoom, low resolution 2.7" display, etc...
a high price for those who aren't very clumsy or adventurous

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1 review

Feb. 5• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Lenovo ThinkPad T410si

MSRP -- Released February, 2010

Pros

highly customizable directly from the manufacturer
more affordable than the T410s for those who do not require the full power of a Core i5 processor
comes with Windows 7

Cons

unnecessary variation in the line - only thing different is the processor, should simply be a downgrade option in the regular configurations
'i' naming convention might be misleading to uninformed consumers - usually stands for improved

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1 review

Feb. 5• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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FujiFilm FinePix S2550HD

MSRP $249.95 Releases March, 2010

Pros

18x optical zoom
affordable price
records video in 720p

Cons

large and bulky
very similar to the previous generation offering it is replacing

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1 review

Feb. 5• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Asus Eee PC 1008P Seashell

MSRP $499.99 Releases April, 2010

Pros

removable battery - a first for the 1008 line
redesigned enclosure from a leading industrial designer (Karim Rashid) - feels great in the hands and looks really sharp compared to the rest of the current EEE line
slim compared to most netbooks

Cons

high price compared to the 1005 series which offers better value - larger battery capacities, same general components
3-cell battery - disappointing capacity gives only a fraction of the battery life (3 hours, 20 minutes) compared to the devices cheaper siblings
odd colour selection - hot pink or coffee

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2 reviews

Feb. 5• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Motorola Calgary (Droid Devour)

MSRP -- Releases May, 2010

Pros

slide out QWERTY keyboard
runs the latest Android open source operating system / platform (2.1)
WiFi

Cons

smaller, lower resolution display than the Droid
lower resolution camera than the Droid
locked into the same data plan there is very little reason to go for a gimped phone such as this over a true 'higher end' smart phone such as the full Droid

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1 review

Feb. 4• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Robonica Roboni-i

MSRP $249.99 Released October, 2009

Pros

the beginning of a new genre of gaming / entertainment - "Robot Wars" for the masses
programmable via PC - great for older children or robotics enthusiasts
can be played with on its own, with other robots, or online with other players around the world

Cons

Windows only software
high price for a toy
programming the robot is not intuitive or easy - like programming / a puzzle it requires a plan and testing

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2 reviews

Feb. 4• 3 contributors• 1 tap

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Lenovo ThinkPad SL410

MSRP $499.00 Released November, 2009

Pros

affordable price point
famous ThinkPad build quality - much higher quality than a comparatively priced device from most other manufacturers
famous ThinkPad keyboard and UltraNav

Cons

does not employ all of the same high-tech engineering feats as the higher series
16:9 display is not ideal for web browsing, productivity software
fewer upgrade options as the higher end series

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5 reviews

Feb. 4• 8 contributors• 1 tap

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Motorola T215

MSRP $70.00 Released September, 2009

Pros

up to 36 hours of talk time, 1 month of standby on a single charge
affordable price
noise and echo cancellation technology

Cons

old school aesthetic

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1 review

Feb. 4• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Flip MinoHD

MSRP $229.99 Released January, 2009

Pros

records in 720p high definition
rechargeable battery
lightweight

Cons

internal battery (not user replaceable)
no image stabilization - jerky hand motions are painfully reproduced
records only one hour of video

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5 reviews

Feb. 4• 8 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

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

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6 reviews

Feb. 4• 8 contributors• 3 taps

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Plastic Logic QUE proReader

MSRP $649.99 Releases May, 2010

Pros

extremely slim and lightweight
4 or 8GB of internal storage
minimalist design

Cons

plastic build
extremely high price
glossy display and bezels - fingerprint magnet

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1 review

Feb. 4• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Hivision PWS700CA

MSRP -- Releases May, 2010

Pros

great form factor for a mobile internet device - tiny size, weighs under 1.5 pounds
will cost under $100
runs Android, compatible with any type of Linux OS

Cons

7" display with a measly 800×480px resolution
ARM-based - cannot run Windows
based on a rather slow Rockchip RK2808 600mhz ARM926 processor

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1 review

Feb. 4• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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HTC HD2

MSRP -- Released January, 2010

Pros

amazingly well designed interface - feels like it's not a Windows based device
packs a next-gen 1GHz snapdragon CPU
5MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash

Cons

slightly larger than the iPhone (which is already quite large)
no internal storage
Only comes with 2gb standard micro sdhc

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5 reviews

Feb. 3• 9 contributors• 5 taps

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Acer GD235HZ

MSRP $399.99 Released February, 2010

Pros

more affordable than the direct competition
full 1080p resolution
HDMI input with HDCP compliance

Cons

you need to buy Nvidia's $199 3D vision kit + Nvidia card (not compatible with ATI) for 3D
high price for a 23" TN based display
designed for gaming, poor for regular everyday use due to high cost for a regular TN display - poor viewing angles and colour depth

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2 reviews

Feb. 3• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Microsoft SideWinder X4

MSRP $59.95 Releases March, 2010

Pros

accepts up to 26 keystrokes at once - many times the average keyboards limit
high speed key scanning - in turn leads to low latency between your fingers and the on screen reaction
variable brightness backlight

Cons

inflates the importance of multi-touch - really not an issue for the vast majority of people
Windows only
fixed keypad - the older X6 had a removable keypad that could be mounted to either side of the board

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1 review

Feb. 3• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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TRENDnet TEW-639GR

MSRP $89.99 Released November, 2008

Pros

can be found highly discounted
very stable
runs cool - even when heavily utilized

Cons

unreliable for some - intermittent connection drops on both wireless and wired connections that require a hardware reset, continuously happens
not a true gigabit switch, only a hub - limits the amount of traffic that can go through, will slow down considerably as the number grows
limited advanced settings compared to slightly older TRENDnet routers

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1 review

Feb. 3• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Philips 42PFL3704D/F7

MSRP $899.99 Released January, 2009

Pros

can be found for very cheap
full 1080p
user upgradable firmware through USB port

Cons

no PC VGA input
poor customer service / warranty
poor quality - picture or audio might fail within months

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1 review

Feb. 3• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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HP MediaSmart Server EX485/EX487

MSRP $800.00 Released February, 2009

Pros

Operates using faster Intel processor as opposed to its predecessor
Extremely easy set-up process for a home server
4 available hard drive bays, allows for easily expandable storage of up to 9TB

Cons

Higher price tag when compared to other NAS/Media streaming devices
Can only be purchased with either one or two 750GB hard drives. Can't purchase with all bays empty. Can't purchase with other sized drives.
Initial setup requires a PC -- only then can a Mac be used

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5 reviews

Feb. 3• 8 contributors• 4 taps

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HP Compaq L2105tm

MSRP $299.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

full 1080p resolution
optical sensors pick up your finger movements meaning you don't have to fully touch your display's surface to register input
full multitouch - allows the display to register multiple inputs at once, allowing enhanced software to utilize full hand gestures instead of simple single pointer input

Cons

optical sensors instead of true capacitive / resistive touch technology mean accidental points can be registered as input
not logical to use multitouch on a full upright display - not ergonomic or intuitive whatsoever compared to more established input devices
doesn't always respond to multitouch input

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2 reviews

Feb. 3• 4 contributors• 0 taps

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Sharp XV-Z15000

MSRP $2,999.99 Released March, 2009

Pros

affordable price
full 1080p
good contrast and brightness values

Cons

no filter design is questionable - might suffer dust buildup
poor zoom options - must be mounted above or in front of viewers
dynamic iris is easily detected in fast bright to dark scene changes

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2 reviews

Feb. 2• 4 contributors• 0 taps

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Motorola L301

MSRP $29.99 Released January, 2010

Pros

affordable price
classy aesthetic
uses DECT 6.0 - better range, eliminates the interference experienced with older technologies

Cons

no backlight on the keypad
base is too light
poor selections of ringtones

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1 review

Feb. 2• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Asus DR-950

MSRP -- Releases June, 2010

Pros

4GB of internal flash storage
built-in web browser
9" e-ink touchscreen display with 1024 x 768px resolution

Cons

plastic build
Asus doesn't have the distribution network and publisher connections big name NA competitors do

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1 review

Feb. 2• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Google Nexus One

MSRP $529.00 Released January, 2010

Pros

available contract-free directly from Google - carrier agnostic (for the most part), no contracts
large 3.7" AMOLED display
1GHz Snapdragon CPU

Cons

no multitouch software (while the hardware / OS support it)
limited internal storage (512MB flash RAM for apps & data, 512MB ROM for OS & modem firmware)
No sync with Exchange Calendar

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32 reviews

Feb. 2• 40 contributors• 22 taps

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Microsoft Zune HD

MSRP $219.99 Released September, 2009

Pros

OLED touchscreen display
WiFi connectivity
HD radio receiver

Cons

sold in the USA only
HD video output requires dock which is sold separately
applications are slow to start

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22 reviews

Feb. 2• 24 contributors• 10 taps

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Fujitsu LifeBook UH900

MSRP $800.00 Released January, 2010

Pros

extremely compact and lightweight - only 500g (1.1 pounds)
3.5G WWAN data connectivity
5.6-inch high resolution multi-touch display (1366 x 768px)

Cons

just 3-hours of battery life in eco mode
high price
too big for thumb typing yet too small for touch typing - awkward size is not that useful

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2 reviews

Feb. 2• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Philips Notebook CushionSpeaker

MSRP $80.00 Releases April, 2010

Pros

keeps hot laptops from making your lap uncomfortable
built-in USB cord extends to connect and power the built-in speaker - does not need an AC power connection or built-in batteries
silent - no need for fans due to its thick padding and heat resistant material

Cons

poor speaker response - bassless
overpriced - much cheaper alternatives exist in the $10-20 range
large size - cannot be folded or deflated for transportation, etc...

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1 review

Feb. 2• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Toshiba Tecra A11-S3540

MSRP $1,349.00 Released January, 2010

Pros

powerful components - Core i7 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, ample drive capacity, Nvidia graphics
15.6" LED backlit display with respectable >720p resolution of 1600 x 900px
XP Professional pre-installed - for those running older software incompatible with the latest Windows OSes

Cons

optical drive isn't Blu-ray
XP Professional pre-installed (with Windows 7 recovery media)
poor battery life - up to 3 hours

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1 review

Feb. 2• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Samsung R1

MSRP $149.99 Released January, 2010

Pros

large touchscreen display - no physical controls
FM radio
voice recorder

Cons

Samsung's TouchWiz is still not up to par compared to competitors' interfaces, pretty laggy, nonsense widgets
interface looks similar to the iPod Touch, yet can't be used in portrait and has a fixed number of screens
uses a proprietary connection cable

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1 review

Feb. 1• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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Sennheiser RS170

MSRP $329.95 Released January, 2010

Pros

uses KLEER - digital transmission of music data means you don't get analog noise / interference
wireless
much better range than the RS160 - (80 meters vs 20 meters) and not that far off from the range of the more expensive RS180 (100 meters)

Cons

fewer pairs can be paired with the receiver than the previous generation (4 vs unlimited)
doesn't eliminate outside noise - actively or passively, poor for use with loud TVs or other devices, leads to echoing
not mobile in the slightest - like the RS160 are

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1 review

Feb. 1• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Yamaha RX-V365

MSRP $249.95 Released February, 2009

Pros

great value for the price
automatic speaker calibration system
slick, quality aesthetic

Cons

no audio over HDMI
no HD audio decoding
automatic setup is hit or miss

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3 reviews

Feb. 1• 4 contributors• 0 taps

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Fusion Garage joojoo

MSRP $499.00 Released December, 2009

Pros

full X86 PC - runs a 1.6GHz Atom processor with 1GB of memory
beautiful 12" 720p capable multi-touch (touchscreen) display - 1366 x 768px resolution
potentially the first of a whole new type of internet tablet device

Cons

no HDMI output on the first device
on-screen keyboard is functional but not good enough for heavy long-term usage
no native PDF support

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3 reviews

Feb. 1• 6 contributors• 2 taps

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Dane-Elec myDitto

MSRP $249.99 Releases March, 2010

Pros

Raid 1 and 0 support
no software needs to be installed - it is simply run off the USB key
simple to use for non-techies to access their home data from anywhere

Cons

no eSATA port
no good if you lose your USB keys easily

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1 review

Feb. 1• 3 contributors• 1 tap

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Klipsch Image X10i

MSRP $369.99 Released February, 2010

Pros

same price as the X10
very comfortable due to their smaller size
great bass

Cons

high price for the majority of consumers
sound can be too bassy and warm for somebody looking for a neutral IEM
poor value compared to the S4i for the 'unappreciative' listener

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1 review

Feb. 1• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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JVC KD-G720

MSRP $199.95 Released --

Pros

easy access to USB port.
recognizes most popular audio formats
Can read a memory stick of up to 4 gigs

Cons

No front panel AUX output
couldn't find any way to connect bluetooth (maybe there is one...?)
doesn't support more than 1GB (according to JVC support) memory sticks - A Hard Drive of 20GB couldn't be read

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2 reviews

Feb. 1• 4 contributors• 1 tap

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Logitech MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse

MSRP $149.99 Released September, 2009

Pros

lightweight
touch-sensitive scroll panel
wireless with lithium-ion battery and included recharging dock station

Cons

no side buttons
high price
tactile feedback from the scroll panel doesn't exist like it would with a wheel

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1 review

Jan. 30• 2 contributors• 2 taps

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Mass Effect 2

MSRP $60.00 Released January, 2010

Pros

lives up to the hype
character driven
allows you to load your previous save game for a seamless story influenced by your past actions

Cons

planned scanning system is silly and induces wrist pain
weapons are a lot less customized and discovery / utilization follows a cookie cutter design, weapons only become 'generally better' with no statistical data supplied
strays too far to the shooter end of the spectrum

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4 reviews

Jan. 29• 5 contributors• 7 taps

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Aliph Jawbone Icon

MSRP $100.00 Released January, 2010

Pros

very small and lightweight - the tiniest Jawbone to date
environmentally friendly packaging - 100% recyclable, compact
two ear mounting mechanisms of various sizes are included - secure earbud (3 sizes) and ear loop + simple earbud (4 sizes)

Cons

no physical volume control
very gaudy designs
cheesy voice prompts replace previous models less distracting auditory cues

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1 review

Jan. 29• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Oppo BDP-80

MSRP $289.00 Released January, 2010

Pros

amazing value - most of the same components as the BDP-83 for $200 less
affordable price
upconverts SD content to 1080i

Cons

lower quality proprietary video processor than the ABT2010 with VRS by Anchor Bay Technology found in the BDP-83
plastic front panel
lacks a backlit remote

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2 reviews

Jan. 29• 3 contributors• 1 tap

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Samsung SyncMaster F2380MX

MSRP $375.00 Releases May, 2010

Pros

full 1080p resolution
beautifully designed thin bezel and stand
nice white colour

Cons

doesn't come in black
the previous generation cPVA based F2380 suffered from many problems - 'black crush' (loss of low level black details), extremely high response times, etc...
16:9 aspect ratio is not as good as 16:10 - loss of vertical pixels isn't great for everyday tasks like browsing the internet, productivity applications

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1 review

Jan. 29• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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Dell Adamo

MSRP $1,999.00 Released March, 2009

Pros

extremely thin (0.65-inch vs the 0.76-inch Macbook Air)
128GB SSD storage
background-lid keyboard

Cons

Intel graphics
extremely expensive
regular laptop battery life (2.5 hours)

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9 reviews

Jan. 28• 15 contributors• 2 taps

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Alienware M11x

MSRP $799.00 Released February, 2010

Pros

extremely compact and lightweight for a gaming laptop - 11.6" display, under 4.5 pounds
6.5 hours of battery life under regular use, 2 hours of heavy gaming
in-OS switchable graphics for battery / performance modes

Cons

very heavy for an 11.6" laptop
plastic enclosure and display cover - cheaper construction materials
non-removable battery

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1 review

Jan. 28• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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HSTi Wireless Media Stick

MSRP $119.99 Released January, 2010

Pros

upgradable firmware for future improvements
capable of transmitting 720p video
cheaper and sooner to market than the competition

Cons

Windows only
not capable of streaming full 1080p video
requires software be installed on the serving PC - doesn't use plain old shared folders

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1 review

Jan. 28• 2 contributors• 1 tap

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Power Support Titanium Air Jacket

MSRP $40.00 Released October, 2009

Pros

extremely slick looking - doesn't take away from the aesthetics of the iPhone ... much
very thin - adds little bulk or weight to your device
keeps your device scratch / scuff free

Cons