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RIM BlackBerry Bold

MSRP $350.00 Released August, 2008

Pros

3G network connectivity
Built-in GPS
Twice the resolution @ 480 x 320

Cons

Immature app-store
Small display compared to iPhone
Same Size as 8800, Larger than 8300

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14 reviews

Jul. 3• 21 contributors• 9 taps

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Thriller 25

MSRP $15.00 Released February, 2008

Pros

Re-release of one of the best albums of all-time
Also includes DVD and booklet
New tracks recorded with will.i.am and Kanye West

Cons

Cheesy cover artwork
Could've included more extras with the purchase

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7 reviews

Jun. 26• 9 contributors• 5 taps

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Apple iPhone 3GS

MSRP $199.00 Released June, 2009

Pros

much faster processing
much longer battery life
video recording

Cons

minor camera upgrades
AT&T is not supporting many of the new updates quite yet - 7.2Mbps HSDPA in 2011, no tethering information/pricing, no MMS until later this summer
landscape typing only works in some applications/programs

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13 reviews

Jun. 19• 13 contributors• 8 taps

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Palm Pre

MSRP $199.99 Released June, 2009

Pros

full 3.5mm headphone jack
backlit QWERTY keyboard
removable battery

Cons

no higher capacity models
exclusive to Sprint for the first half of 2009
no expandable memory

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13 reviews

Jun. 8• 20 contributors• 10 taps

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Nokia N97

MSRP $693.00 Released June, 2009

Pros

32GB of internal storage
QWERTY keyboard
microSD expansion slot

Cons

very expensive
no open source or lossless music format support
only 3 rows of characters on the keyboard - space button is not in its proper place

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9 reviews

May. 28• 16 contributors• 3 taps

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Samsung 7 Series (2009)

MSRP $1,999 - $2,900 Released April, 2009

Pros

attractive bezel and stand
1080p, 240Hz
expanded digital media format support and Internet features

Cons

not LED backlit
not much difference from the 650 Series - 120Hz to 240Hz isn't a big deal
sound quality isn't the best

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5 reviews

May. 14• 9 contributors• 4 taps

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Amazon Kindle DX

MSRP $489.00 Released May, 2009

Pros

large screen is more versatile
retains slim form-factor of previous Kindles
native PDF support is great

Cons

wireless limited to United States
expensive
larger and almost double the weight of the Kindle 2

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6 reviews

May. 6• 6 contributors• 2 taps

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HTC Magic

MSRP $199.99 Released April, 2009

Pros

built in WiFi
GPS functionality
full audio format support (including AAC, WAV, OGG, MP3, WMA, etc...)

Cons

no 3.5mm headphone jack
no hard keyboard
no FLAC support

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12 reviews

Apr. 29• 15 contributors• 7 taps

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Twitter

MSRP -- Released March, 2006

Pros

Great for up to the minute news
Awesome 3rd party applications
Can interact with the service through many different devices

Cons

Used primarily for self-promotion services
Inundated with a lot of spam posts and people
If you're not a celebrity no one cares about you

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9 reviews

Apr. 28• 10 contributors• 7 taps

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iTunes

MSRP $0.00 Released January, 2001

Pros

Easy-to-use synching with iPod device
Clean, slick, easy to use interface.
Excellent support for podcasts, mostly free podcast subscriptions.

Cons

Installs many services and bloatware
Slows down Windows
Annoying reminders pop-up to upgrade all the time

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34 reviews

Apr. 23• 41 contributors• 21 taps

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Planet Earth

MSRP $80.00 Released April, 2007

Pros

Amazing visuals
Shot all in HD
Lots of never before seen nature footage

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7 reviews

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Apr. 22• 8 contributors• 14 taps

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Far Cry 2

MSRP $59.99 Released October, 2008

Pros

Amazing fire feature; fire lives, breathes and spreads realistically
gorgeous graphics with a high level of immersion
buy upgrades and weapons with credit gained from completing missions

Cons

Takes a very long time to get from one area to another, there is a transportation system but location points are limited.
Game-play becomes repetitive after some time
driving around is constantly interrupted by enemy vehicles making transportation a big pain

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14 reviews

Apr. 16• 14 contributors• 8 taps

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Samsung Luxia 7000 Series

MSRP $2,499 - $3,699 Released March, 2009

Pros

1.1" thick
attractive stand and bezel
1080p, 120Hz

Cons

poor enhancements over the 6000 series
uneven backlighting (flashlight and cloud effect apparent)
shadow detail isn't quite as good as high-end plasmas

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6 reviews

Apr. 9• 7 contributors• 2 taps

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Nintendo DSi

MSRP $169.99 Released April, 2009

Pros

Thinner/lighter form factor over DS Lite
Larger screen than DS Lite
Built-in web browser

Cons

Only 0.3 megapixel camera...really?
Graphics power still lacking compared to PSP and modern smart-phones
Removed GBA slot which eliminating compatibility with games such as Guitar Hero

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12 reviews

Apr. 5• 12 contributors• 7 taps

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Sony Playstation 2

MSRP $99.00 Released October, 2000

Pros

Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games
Built-in DVD movie player
Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out.

Cons

No 4-player out of the box
The dual-shock controller layout has the analog stick thrown in as an afterthought; a redesign of the controller would have helped
Underpowered compared to the the Xbox and the GameCube

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25 reviews

Mar. 31• 33 contributors• 29 taps

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Skype

MSRP $0.00 Released August, 2003

Pros

easy to use
clear audio quality
Clear voice

Cons

can be a resource hog
High Quality Video requires a fairly powerful computer
causes MS Outlook 2003 to freeze occasionally

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4 reviews

Mar. 30• 13 contributors• 7 taps

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Google Chrome

MSRP $0.00 Released September, 2008

Pros

Extremely fast web-browsing
Very clean interface
Very fast startup time

Cons

No addons yet
Location bar isn't as intelligent as Firefox awesome bar
not avaliable on Linux

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31 reviews

Mar. 24• 41 contributors• 25 taps

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Apple Macbook

MSRP $1,299.00 Released October, 2008

Pros

full aluminum body, LED backlighting, NVIDIA graphics
runs OSX and Windows and Linux and...
half a pound lighter than any previous MacBook

Cons

costs more than the previous MacBooks
student discount has been reduced from $100 to $50
no HDMI or Blu-ray options

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17 reviews

Mar. 18• 26 contributors• 11 taps

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Nintendo Wii

MSRP $249.99 Released November, 2006

Pros

Controller is innovative and allows for new game types
Runs very quiet. No loud fans.
Console can be played by anyone from any age bracket

Cons

No HD resolution (480p maximum)
Less powerful than the Xbox 360 and PS3
Graphics are last-gen.

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103 reviews

Mar. 17• 124 contributors• 123 taps

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Microsoft Windows 7

MSRP -- Releases November, 2009

Pros

Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer
Improved memory management takes up less RAM than Vista
Revamped taskbar that can combine running programs and hide labels - 3 options how it is done

Cons

Being able to use all of the new features requires high-end hardware.
This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'
Seriously overpriced

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11 reviews

Mar. 11• 16 contributors• 9 taps

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Apple iMac

MSRP $1,199.00 Released March, 2009

Pros

sleek all-in-one design saves space and looks very nice
everything required is included (monitor, computer, common peripherals such as webcam, mouse and keyboard)
more affordable 24" model

Cons

beginning to lag further behind cutting edge hardware - no quad core model, slower laptop memory and video cards
no shift in overall pricing strategy
quite expensive - definitely paying a premium for the hardware

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2 reviews

Mar. 4• 5 contributors• 3 taps

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Killzone 2

MSRP $59.99 Released February, 2009

Pros

amazing graphics
7 different classes
online play with up to 32 other individuals, squads of 4 players each

Cons

fighting mechanic gets repetitive
multiplayer favors hardcore players
can only carry one main weapon

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11 reviews

Feb. 27• 14 contributors• 7 taps

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Onkyo TX-NR906

MSRP $2,299.00 Released August, 2008

Pros

Burr-Brown DACs
1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
Good price when compared to other brands with similar specs and featureset

Cons

No HDMI upscaling
No HDMI to Component support
Firmware not publicly upgradeable

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11 reviews

Feb. 26• 19 contributors• 6 taps

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AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE

MSRP $150.00 Released February, 2009

Pros

best of both worlds - more than 2 cores without the performance hit to the individual core clockspeed
extremely affordable
created with the latest AMD 45nm fabrication process

Cons

limited selection of available AM3 motherboards - also quite expensive
95W TDP is the same as X4 parts
little to no difference in performance with newer DDR3

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1 review

Feb. 23• 1 contributor• 2 taps

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Hori Fighting Stick EX2 for Xbox 360

MSRP $59.99 Released September, 2007

Pros

Solid build quality
Thin design makes it work very well on your lap
Ergonomic button design (curved works very well)

Cons

Difficult to find in stores
Stick is loose
Not fully compatible with Street Fighter: Anniversary Collection

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4 reviews

Feb. 18• 5 contributors• 5 taps

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Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5

MSRP -- Released February, 2009

Pros

new UI is touchscreen friendly
includes flash and javascript support
unique honeycomb-shaped icons are easy to read and press with your finger

Cons

old style Windows icons make interface appear somewhat less integrated/appealing
backup/restore service means you'll be placing all your personal data in a place where you do not control it
not as attractive or polished as other mobile phone operating systems such as mobile OSX or Android

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3 reviews

Feb. 16• 4 contributors• 3 taps

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Amazon Kindle 2

MSRP $359.00 Released February, 2009

Pros

improved battery life (25%) - up to two weeks of use on a single charge
thinner than the previous generation model
pages turn 20% faster

Cons

still too expensive for mass adoption
not available outside of the USA
no PDF support

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3 reviews

Feb. 9• 7 contributors• 2 taps

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Asus Eee PC 1000HE

MSRP $399.00 Released February, 2009

Pros

affordable price
improved keyboard with proper key locations
includes wireless N and Bluetooth standard

Cons

older 945GSE chipset - better battery life, but no 720p
standard disk drive creates more noise, heat, draws more power and is more prone to physical damage than solid state alternatives
for jealousy reasons your friends will want to snatch it from you

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9 reviews

Feb. 5• 11 contributors• 5 taps

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RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

MSRP $50.00 Released October, 2008

Pros

First flip-style Blackberry
Two large, high-resolution, light-sensitive LCD displays; one on the inside, one on the outside
Only $50 with a 3-year contract

Cons

Slow Web page load times even on WiFi
No 3G network support
Poor web browser

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2 reviews

Feb. 3• 3 contributors• 0 taps

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Wii Fit

MSRP $89.99 Released May, 2008

Pros

Innovative pressure sensitive gamepad
Integrates Mii characters into gameplay
Tracks your fitness progress with "Wii Fitness Age"

Cons

Uses BMI to determine fitness age but doesn't account for different body structures and muscle mass
You can't input other biometric data that you've attained on your own (% body fat for example)
Can only track four people's fitness ages.

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30 reviews

Jan. 27• 39 contributors• 28 taps

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Roku Netflix Player

MSRP $99.00 Released May, 2008

Pros

Don't need to pay per movie or episode
Can rate what you've watched right on your TV
Can browse selection and read descriptions

Cons

Only 10,000 titles available
Proprietary to Netflix
You don't 'own' any movies or shows

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Jan. 21• 15 contributors• 11 taps

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Sony VAIO P

MSRP $899.00 Released February, 2009

Pros

great screen with an amazing resolution for the size
sleek Sony Vaio styling
extremely lightweight and small

Cons

expensive
no Linux version available
no touchpad

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10 reviews

Jan. 16• 10 contributors• 4 taps

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The BRAVIA VE5 is Sony's line of environmentally friendly LCD HDTVs that contain specific features that reduces energy consumption. The three main features Sony touts is the "near zero-watt standby mode", high-efficiency HCFL backlight, and a presence sensor for automatic shutoff. The HCFL backlight alone can reduce energy consumption by up to 40% according to Sony. From a more traditional television...

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Jan. 15• 2 contributors• 0 taps

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Garmin Nuvi 255W

MSRP $300.00 Released March, 2008

Pros

Text-to-speech system for reading street names
Option to change voices
Easy to read display while driving

Cons

Typing is laggy; if you don't type carefully, it's easy to miss a letter or two.
You can only set one waypoint for a trip
Doesn't include lifetime map updates

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11 reviews

Jan. 12• 12 contributors• 9 taps

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T-Mobile G1

MSRP $179.00 Released October, 2008

Pros

Integrated GPS including Google StreetView
3G network access
Large touch-screen

Cons

No headphone jack
No desktop sync application
weak battery life with use of 3G

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22 reviews

Jan. 10• 29 contributors• 18 taps

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Aliph Jawbone2

MSRP $130.00 Released May, 2008

Pros

Subtle and sleek design
Volume increases based on surroundings
Excellent sound quality

Cons

Awkward button placement
Does not fit well
volume not loud enough

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6 reviews

Jan. 8• 10 contributors• 3 taps

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Samsung 8 Series

MSRP $2,700.00 Released August, 2008

Pros

Very slim bezel
Great quality panel proven in Series 6 and 7 sets
Wide variety of digital format compatibility

Cons

price is way too high
None so far
Still a glare on the screen. Use in room with little or no lighting. Excellent for use in controlled lighting evironments.

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10 reviews

Jan. 5• 14 contributors• 3 taps

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Cowon S9 Curve

MSRP $200.00 Released December, 2008

Pros

dual core processor
affordable and competitive price
large touchscreen

Cons

no mention of WIFI or internet browser - included on ipod touch
software will not be as modular or as well supported as the iPod Touch software
late to market - planned to be released in December

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7 reviews

Jan. 2• 9 contributors• 4 taps

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RIM BlackBerry Storm

MSRP $600.00 Released November, 2008

Pros

has the ability to cut & paste
First touchscreen Blackberry
built in GPS

Cons

interface can be slow
no WiFi connectability
tactile touchscreen can take some getting used to

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15 reviews

Jan. 1• 20 contributors• 6 taps

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Microsoft Windows Vista

MSRP $199 - $380 Released January, 2007

Pros

Much better compatibility with 64-bit hardware
Much fewer security vulnerabilities than XP
Uses better computer specifications more efficently then previous versions

Cons

Performance can be much better
Default installation comes with many bloated eye-candy settings enabled that slow your computer down
User Access Control is a huge pain

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21 reviews

Dec. 30• 32 contributors• 9 taps

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Audioengine 5

MSRP $349.00 Released March, 2007

Pros

Excellent build quality and finish
USB charger for your iPod or mp3 player
Amazing sound quality

Cons

can't easily connect multiple sources
limited input options - only a single 1/8" stereo in
Not that portable (left spk=14 lbs, right spk=9 lbs)

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6 reviews

Dec. 28• 6 contributors• 7 taps

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Samsung LN40A550

MSRP $1,299.99 Released March, 2008

Pros

1080p
good variety of inputs - including dedicated PC input
affordable

Cons

not 120 Hz - look to 6 Series for that feature
doesn't use the "Clear View" panel as the higher end 6 and 7 Series Samsungs

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2 reviews

Dec. 26• 4 contributors• 4 taps

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Vudu Box

MSRP $295.00 Released September, 2007

Pros

Internet streaming of movies on your TV
Supports 1080p/24 fps with HDMI output
Innovate remote with scroll wheel

Cons

No PC streaming support
Doesn't work with universal infrared remotes
No built-in WiFi

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8 reviews

Dec. 23• 9 contributors• 4 taps

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Samsung 4 Series (2008)

MSRP $599 - $1,200 Released March, 2008

Pros

Fast response time (6 ms)
Matte screen reduces reflections
Picture in picture capability

Cons

720p native resolution
3 HDMI inputs instead of 4
Matte screen doesn't have same color vividness as glossy screen

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7 reviews

Dec. 21• 8 contributors• 2 taps

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Denon AVR-1909

MSRP $649.00 Released July, 2008

Pros

Decodes high-definition audio formats
Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
You can rename inputs up to 8 characters

Cons

No upscaling of HDMI sources
Only 2 digital optical and 2 digital coaxial inputs
Setting up receiver is very tedious and manual is not user friendly

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8 reviews

Dec. 19• 10 contributors• 3 taps

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Apple MacBook Air

MSRP $1,799.00 Released January, 2008

Pros

Extremely thin
LED backlit display
Large touchpad with advanced gesture support

Cons

Fairly expensive premium for being thin
Only 1 USB port
No optical drive

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24 reviews

Dec. 17• 38 contributors• 17 taps

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Sony Playstation 3

MSRP $400.00 Released November, 2006

Pros

Has a built-in Blu-ray and DVD player
Full HD support, including an HDMI port
Built in WiFi connection

Cons

Steep price in comparison with competition.
No backwards compatibility on the 40GB model
Relatively small library of games

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89 reviews

Dec. 14• 108 contributors• 84 taps

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HP TouchSmart IQ800 Series

MSRP $1,800 - $2,100 Released September, 2008

Pros

good distinction between models and fair price increase (external drive, improved graphics, Blu-ray drive)
awesomely large touchscreen
good hardware and monitor for full high definition content

Cons

such a large touchscreen is cool, but not functional (especially if you mount it!)
the cost of a Mac without the superior design, finesse, or high end software
Copying a mac hardly makes it a "fresh take"

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12 reviews

Dec. 13• 17 contributors• 6 taps

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