The LG Dare is an innovative and feature-rich handset with several surprises that sets it apart from other touch-screen phones.. Rating: Excellent. Product: LG Dare (Verizon Wireless). The good: The LG Dare has an intuitive touch-screen interface, an advanced 3.2-megapixel camera, a...

If you're searching for stellar-sounding in-ear headphones that won't lighten your wallet quite as much as the Shure SE530, the Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 earphones fit the bill--just make sure the gigantic earbuds fit in your ears.. Rating: Excellent. Product: Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10...

There is nothing inherently wrong with the entry-level Toshiba Satellite L305, but both Dell and Sony have 15-inch budget laptops that offer more for less.. Rating: Good. Product: Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875. The good: Decent overall performance; nice-looking design; media control...

The Firefly flyPhone is a solid youth-friendly cell phone that should satisfy the needs of both parents and children.. Rating: Good. Product: Firefly flyPhone (blue). The good: The Firefly flyPhone has acceptable call quality, a cool morphing keypad, and parental controls. Its...

We like this new eMachines T5230 quite a bit for its fast processor. Our main reservation is that other vendors have become more aggressive in adding features to their low-end PCs, and eMachines has opted for power over a well-rounded PC. Still, if all you need is a basic, able desktop, this is a...

The near-identical models of the JVC Everio GZ-MG300 series--the MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365--are budget-priced, hard-drive-based camcorders that are nice enough, but produce typical low-budget video.. Rating: Good. Product: JVC Everio GZ-MG330 (30GB, silver). The good: Attractive...

There is nothing inherently wrong with the entry-level Toshiba Satellite L305, but both Dell and Sony have 15-inch budget laptops that offer more for less.. Rating: Good. Product: Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875. The good: Decent overall performance; nice-looking design; media control...

With stiff competition from other sub-$400 PCs, eMachines' T5247 has a hard time standing out. It will certainly serve as a basic productivity system, but other desktops will help you stretch your computer dollar even further.. Rating: Average. Product: eMachines T5274. The good: A...

For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings.. Rating: Very Good. Product: Canon PowerShot SD790 IS. The good: Great photo quality; interesting design.. The bad:...

The Sony Mylo Communicator 2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, but the Wi-Fi handheld will have a hard time competing with the similarly priced and better featured iPhones, Sidekicks, and Helio Oceans of the cellular world.. Rating: Average. Product: Sony Mylo 2 (black). The...

The Samsung BD-P1500 lacks some features and doesn't perform as well as the PlayStation 3, but its relatively low price makes it a solid option for those few people on a budget who still demand a standalone Blu-ray player.. Rating: Good. Product: Samsung BD-P1500. The good:...

The D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 is a stable performer with excellent Web interface. But because it comes in a bulky, old-school design, has a relatively short range, and carries a hefty price tag, consider waiting for the price to drop before investing in this router.. Rating:...

High brightness and a low price make the 24-inch Acer P241w immediately appealing, as does its unique bezel design, but we found its brightness came at the expense of deep colors and blacks. There's another low-cost 24-inch LCD we prefer.. Rating: Good. Product: Acer P241W. The good:...