Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Top 10 must-have gadgets

This month's picks include the Motorola Atrix and a Flip camcorder replacement. What else is hot on our most recent Must-Have Gadgets list? The Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi and the game-changing Apple iPad, to name just two. Rather than trying to compare gadgets across multiple categories, we present them in alphabetical order, because when you get right down to it, we think they're all must-haves.

Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi)

The third-generation Kindle's winning combination of noteworthy upgrades--an improved screen, better battery life, lighter weight, and lower price--vaults it to the top of the e-book reader category.
Price: $139.00 (check prices)
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Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi)

 

Apple iPad 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi) Editors' Choice - Apple iPad 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi)

The iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of tablets.

Price: $499.00 - $650.00 (check prices)
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Apple iPad 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi)

 

HP Pavilion dm1z

The first laptop to offer AMD's power-efficient Fusion platform delivers on much of its promise, combining great battery life, decent performance, and basic graphics for less than $500.
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HP Pavilion dm1z

 

HTC ThunderBolt

The HTC ThunderBolt lights up with blazingly fast data speeds, but those who want 4G now should be aware that it takes a big toll on the smartphone's battery life.
Price: $129.99 - $669.99 (check prices)
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HTC ThunderBolt

 

Klipsch Image S4i earphones with mic

The Klipsch Image S4i earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much, and they include compelling extras for iPhone and iPod users.
Price: $99.00 - $99.99 (check prices)
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Klipsch Image S4i earphones with mic

 

Kodak Playsport

The Kodak Playsport is an excellent minicamcorder that can take some rough treatment and capture solid HD video.
Price: $112.01 - $149.95 (check prices)
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Kodak Playsport

 

Logitech Harmony One Editors' Choice - Logitech Harmony One

While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested.
Price: $146.76 - $303.57 (check prices)
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Logitech Harmony One

 

Motorola Atrix 4G

The laptop dock is a decidedly cool (and pricey) feature, but the dual-core Motorola Atrix 4G has plenty to offer on its own. The smartphone packs speed and high-end features into a sleek package and earns its place at the top of AT&T's Android lineup.
Price: $79.99 - $524.99 (check prices)
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Motorola Atrix 4G

 

Roku XDS (2100X) Editors' Choice - Roku XDS (2100X)

Thanks to its wide range of content offerings--including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, and Pandora--the Roku XDS is the best all-around streaming media box you can get for less than $100.
Price: $98.00 - $139.98 (check prices)
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Roku XDS (2100X)

 

T-Mobile G2x Editors' Choice - T-Mobile G2x

The T-Mobile G2x's simple Android interface, blazingly fast speeds, and polished look make it the phone to beat in T-Mobile's lineup.
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