Reviewed on May 5, 2010Though other external hard drives offer a preset menu of ports, the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex cuts costs by letting you pick from a buffet of "personality cables" so that you buy only the connections that suit your system profile. We applaud Seagate for making data backups easier than ever, and recommend the FreeAgent GoFlex external hard drive for extra data storage now and easy upgrades in the future.TAGS:Seagate Technology, Seagate FreeAgent, USB 2.0, FireWire, external hard drive, Apple Macintosh, NTFS, USB, Apple Mac OS, hard drive, connection, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on July 27, 2010Apple has elected to keep its iMac firmly grounded as a productivity device. You'll find few home entertainment conveniences in Apple's new iMac, and you can find larger screens in other all-in-ones for less. Few will offer performance like this iMac, though, and none looks as pretty, which makes it easy to recommend for general-purpose computing and for the design conscious.TAGS:Apple iMac, Apple Computer, graphics chip, HyperThreading, SD card, CPU, Intel Core 2 Duo, component, Apple Macintosh, games, Intel, PC, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on June 22, 2009Mac and PC users alike will appreciate the Iomega eGo Portable's triple interface connectivity that lets you choose from USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800. Combined with a rugged enclosure, free data protection software, and a robust three-year warranty, this drive is a great example of well-rounded hardware. We thoroughly recommend it both for average consumer as well as data-hounds on a budget.TAGS:Iomega Corp., Iomega eGo, FireWire, EMC Corp., USB 2.0, Apple Macintosh, design, USB, backup, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Reviewed on April 28, 2009The Color LaserJet CP1215 is HP's entry-level printer built to serve small workgroups, but it suffers from frustratingly slow print speeds, a missing LCD screen, and other problems. Your $299 will go much further with the Dell 1320c, another color laser with faster print speeds for the same price.TAGS:laser printer, laser, printer, tray, networking, HP, control panel, Apple Macintosh, LCD, operating system, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on June 30, 2009A sexy, slim design and backup software set make a compelling argument for the Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 external hard drive. We like the unique Try and Decide feature preloaded on the drive, and the throughput speed scores stomp the competition. Shoppers on a strict budget should look into the Fujitsu Handydrive for the best cost per gigabyte, but the BlackArmor PS 110 offers many extra features for just a few more dollars more.TAGS:Seagate Technology, FireWire, backup software, Iomega Corp., USB 2.0, Acronis, external hard drive, backup, USB, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, hard drive, CD, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on August 29, 2010In the latest version of its eGo Portable Mac Edition, Iomega adds dual FireWire 800 ports, USB 2.0, and a durable Drop Guard Xtreme band that shields the drive from the impact of falls (up to 7 feet). Also, Iomega made the drive even more affordable than the previous version. With its included array of data protection software, the Iomega Ego BlackBelt Mac Edition hard drive is sure to meet your storage needs.TAGS:Iomega Corp., Iomega eGo, FireWire, USB 2.0, protection, USB, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows XP, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on December 7, 2009The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking, and works well for their homes. Savvy Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer a lot more features for their bucks.TAGS:router, Apple Computer, ease of use, networking, USB port, Linksys, setting, Ethernet, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows