With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.. Rating: Excellent. Product: Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - 120GB. The good: More affordable $299...

The second-generation Sony E-Series Walkman remains an excellent value thanks to its ultralow pricing, pocketable design, handy features, and great sound quality.. Rating: Very Good. Product: Sony E-Series Walkman (second generation, 8GB, red). The good: The second-generation Sony...

Samsung brings a different look to a generic Netbook build with the N310, but is there any good reason this costs almost $500?. Rating: Very Good. Product: Samsung Go N310 (sunset orange). The good: Unique, rugged design; excellent battery life.. The bad: High-end Netbook...

Despite the jaw-dropping price tag, the HTC Touch Pro2 is a powerful smartphone that delivers in performance and features to make it one of the best devices for Sprint's business customers.. Rating: Excellent. Product: HTC Touch Pro2 (Sprint). The good: The HTC Touch Pro2 for Sprint...

Gateway's SX2800-01 offers a strong combination of performance and features all wrapped up in a design that fully embraces the merits of a slim tower PC. We recommend this system to anyone looking for a fast, affordable desktop for the home office, the living room, or anywhere in between.. ...

If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41.. Rating: Good. Product: Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (silver). The good: Simple operation; 60x zoom lens; small, lightweight design.. The...

The HP Officejet Pro 8500 wireless makes a convincing inkjet argument for offices with a high volume of prints. With a function touch screen, multiple networking options, and an astoundingly fast print speed, it makes perfect sense to give this workhorse an Editors' Choice award.. Rating:...

Despite its quirky case design, Acer's Aspire M3800-U3802A is an affordable, feature-competitive midtower that you might find appealing if you're in the market for a cost-effective desktop to use for upgrading. If you want the best PC for your dollar, you can spend just a bit more on another system...

The Nikon D300s is a great camera, especially if you need the burst speed or slightly improved low-light focus, but if you don't care about video you might consider looking for a really good deal on a D300 and using what you save to splurge on a good lens.. Rating: Excellent. Product: ...

Though not necessarily worth the price for an upgrade, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet brings some nice additions to the mobile Web browsing device, including a full QWERTY keyboard and integrated GPS.. Rating: Very Good. Product: Nokia N810 Internet Tablet. The good: The Nokia N810...

The Oppo BDP-83 is an outstanding universal disc player with excellent performance on Blu-rays and DVDs and lightning-fast operational speed, but most home theater fans will balk at the high price.. Rating: Spectacular. Product: Oppo BDP-83. The good: Universal disc player capable...

The Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000 is a no-frills budget wireless-N router, with excellent range and a handy and comprehensive Parental Control feature. It's a good fit for those who just need a simple wireless network and the ability to control access to the Internet.. Rating: Very Good. ...

There's quite a lot to like about Logitech's new Gaming Mouse G500, but with a competing mouse from Microsoft offering its own set of features, gamers now have some choices to make. The G500 will appeal to performance-driven shooter fans. The choice is less clear for other kinds of PC gamers.. ...