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The good: Good image quality on film-based Blu-ray Discs; Netflix Internet streaming; Profile 2.0 support; onboard Dolby TrueHD decoding.
The bad: DVD image quality is subpar; no onboard DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; no multichannel analog audio outputs; lacks built-in ...
The bottom line: The LG BD300 deftly combines Blu-ray and Netflix streaming in a single box, although there are better standalone ...
The good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray Discs; Profile 2.0 compliant; onboard decoding for all high-resolution soundtrack formats, plus ...
The bad: PlayStation 3 offers much more functionality and faster navigation, although it costs more.
The bottom line: The Panasonic DMP-BD35 represents the best value in standalone Blu-ray players, with excellent image quality, a comprehensive feature ...
The good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray Discs; Profile 2.0 compliant; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD, plus bit-stream output; ...
The bad: PlayStation 3 may still offer a better value for some buyers; some disc compatibility issues; lacks DTS-HD Master ...
The bottom line: The Samsung BD-P2550 adds Netflix and Pandora to an already well-featured and top-performing Blu-ray player, with only some ...
The good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray Discs; Profile 2.0 compliant; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master ...
The bad: PlayStation 3 may still offer a better value for some buyers; competing players offer more features or lower ...
The bottom line: The Sony BDP-S550 offers excellent image quality and a solid feature set, but only consider it if you ...
The good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray Discs; Profile 2.0 compliant; onboard decoding for all high-resolution soundtrack formats, plus ...
The bad: PlayStation 3 offers much more functionality and faster navigation for the same price.
The bottom line: The Panasonic DMP-BD55 is the best standalone Blu-ray we've tested and it's a good choice for ...
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The good: Attractive, slim design; big keyboard for such a small system; affordable.
The bad: Only 512MB of RAM limits performance; wimpy battery life; no Bluetooth.
The bottom line: The Acer Aspire One is easily the best of the current under-$400 Netbooks, but its meager allotment ...
The good: Modern design; touch-sensitive controls are convenient and attractive; 64-bit Windows Vista and 4GB of RAM provide performance boost; ...
The bad: Subpar battery life; glossy keyboard and touch pad don't provide the best feel; no FireWire, Bluetooth, or ...
The bottom line: If you can get past its poor battery life, you'll find a lot to like about the ...
The good: Small, light, and inexpensive; solid-state hard drive is fast and efficient; well-thought-out preinstalled software package.
The bad: Cramped keyboard; very little hard drive space; low screen resolution.
The bottom line: For less than $400, the Asus Eee PC 4G offers an impressive package for portable Web surfing and ...
The good: Best Netbook keyboard we've seen; thinner and lighter than HP's previous Netbook; ditches slow Via processor ...
The bad: Limited expansion options; overly glossy screen; needless proprietary external drive connection.
The bottom line: HP may have arrived late to the consumer Netbook game, but by lifting the generous keyboard from last ...
Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, Nvidia GeForce 9400M w/ 512MB)
from $2,369.00 at 14 stores Shop nowThe good: New aluminum unibody construction looks good, feels solid; giant trackpad; attractive edge-to-edge glass on display; new dual graphics ...
The bad: All-clicking trackpad is a bit awkward, at least initially; the extra-glossy screen won't appeal to everyone; switching ...
The bottom line: Apple's redesigned 15-inch MacBook Pro boasts a redesigned aluminum body that's stunning, thin, and sturdy; a ...
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The good: The Apple iPhone 3G offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks, third-party applications, and expanded ...
The bad: The iPhone 3G continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone. ...
The bottom line: The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App ...
The good: The LG Vu is a super sexy touch-screen phone with a 3-inch display and haptic feedback. Features include ...
The bad: The LG Vu's camera lacks flash, and there's a learning curve involved with the touch screen. ...
The bottom line: Despite a few quibbles with the touch screen, its full features and excellent performance make the LG Vu ...
The good: The Samsung Instinct offers a slick, intuitive design and a heavy load of powerful, innovative, and easy-to-use features. ...
The bad: The Samsung Instinct lacks Wi-Fi and instant messaging, and its call and video quality were erratic. Also, its ...
The bottom line: The Samsung Instinct stands out as one of Sprint's finest devices to date. It's just too ...
The good: The RIM BlackBerry Bold boasts one of the sharpest displays we've seen on a smartphone and offers ...
The bad: The Bold is a bit bulky and expensive. The Web browser isn't as easy to navigate as ...
The bottom line: For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, ...
The good: The LG enV(2) is a slim and attractive handset, with a roomy keypad, bright dual displays, a ...
The bad: The LG enV(2) does not offer newer features from the first enV. Also, photo quality was mediocre, ...
The bottom line: The LG enV(2) is not much more than a slimmed down version of the enV, but it ...
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The good: The SanDisk Sansa e200 series combines copious features such as subscription compatibility, an FM tuner/recorder, voice recording, ...
The bad: No AC adapter in package; the buttons surrounding the SanDisk Sansa e200's scrollwheel can be difficult to ...
The bottom line: The SanDisk Sansa e200 series offers a boatload of features for a reasonable price, in a package that ...
The good: The Creative Zen sounds fantastic and features a brilliant color screen capable of displaying photos and video. The ...
The bad: The Creative Zen only comes in black, the control pad feels cheap, and it doesn't come close ...
The bottom line: We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option ...
The good: The second-generation Apple iPod Touch has it all: music, videos, photos, podcasts, e-mail, Web browsing, Internet radio, games, ...
The bad: The second-generation iPod Touch may be overwhelming to users looking for a simple music player; audio quality is ...
The bottom line: The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and ...
The good: The Apple iPod Touch has a large, video-worthy screen, a cutting-edge interface, and Wi-Fi Internet, e-mail, and music ...
The bad: The iPod Touch may cost too much for you, depending on your needs. It has a small capacity ...
The bottom line: The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock.
The good: The fourth-generation iPod Nano is more attractive and colorful than its predecessor and includes Apple's new Genius ...
The bad: To use the new Nano, you must upgrade to Apple's iTunes 8 software with its laundry list ...
The bottom line: The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its ...
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Specs: 12 channel, Automotive, Warnings, Navigation instructions, 5.1 oz
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 87 reviews
The good: The Garmin Nuvi 200 boasts a compact design and is easy to use. It offers accurate directions and ...
The bad: Though the Nuvi 200 is more affordable than other models in the series, we wish the price was ...
The bottom line: The Garmin Nuvi 200 series offers drivers and travelers a more budget-friendly version of the popular portable navigation ...
The good: The TomTom GO 930 offers address entry via voice as well as lane assistance and 3D renderings of ...
The bad: The voice command feature on the GO 930 isn't the most accurate, and often it's just ...
The bottom line: If you're looking for a high-end in-car GPS with the latest features, the TomTom GO 930 delivers ...
Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 6.7 oz
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 38 reviews
Specs: Automotive, Navigation instructions, Street name announcement, 5.2 oz
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 39 reviews
- Popular GPS
The good: Reproduces the deepest black levels of any LCD we've tested; highly accurate primary color points and grayscale ...
The bad: Mind-bogglingly expensive; image quality fades when seen from off-angle; minor blooming in some high-contrast areas; some dejudder modes ...
The bottom line: Although not quite the best HDTV we've tested so far, the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes mighty ...
The good: Relatively inexpensive; produces a deep shade of black; accurate initial color temperature; solid connectivity with three HDMI inputs; ...
The bad: Color decoding accentuates red; inaccurate primary color of green; ineffective noise reduction.
The bottom line: Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level plasma TVs.
The good: Inexpensive for a 120Hz LCD; highly accurate color; plenty of picture adjustments including extensive dejudder controls; comprehensive connectivity ...
The bad: Reproduces a lighter shade of black; some artifacts with dejudder processing; poor off-angle viewing; somewhat pedestrian design.
The bottom line: The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD TV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing.
The good: Produced exceedingly deep black levels for an LCD TV; extremely accurate color; solid video processing; extensive interactive functionality; ...
The bad: Very expensive; picture washes out and discolors from off-angle; some blooming effects in high-contrast scenes; screen reflects ambient ...
The bottom line: Samsung's LED-backlit LN46A950 represents the peak of flat-panel LCD TV performance and picture quality, with a price ...
The bottom line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A650, but we did review a larger model in the series.
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews
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