Reviewed on November 3, 2008Thanks to an expensive new motherboard requirement, Intel's new Core i7 desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out later next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself in possession of the fastest CPU on the market.TAGS:Intel, Intel Pentium 4, chipset, CPU, motherboard, dual-core, memory stick, platform, Intel Pentium, AMD
Reviewed on October 27, 2008Thanks to its low-cost, solid construction, roomy and comfortable keyboard, and current Intel platform, the Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E is a 15-inch mainstream laptop worthy of your consideration.TAGS:Sony Vaio, key, keyboard, Sony Corp., webcam, chipset, laptop computer, Intel, Bluetooth, DVD
Reviewed on July 23, 2004Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product--and at a lower price.TAGS:Apple Computer, Apple iPod, FireWire, chipset, battery
Reviewed on October 21, 2008Apple's redesigned 15-inch MacBook Pro boasts a redesigned aluminum body that's stunning, thin, and sturdy; a new trackpad with expanded functionality; and a dual graphics setup for either longer battery life or better performance, but there's now less incentive to spend extra for it because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.TAGS:Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, FireWire, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, Apple Computer, chipset, laptop computer
Reviewed on December 16, 2005The Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Router offers features similar to those of the Belkin Pre-N router but with slower performance. On the upside, it's also less expensive.TAGS:MIMO, Belkin Corp., DMZ, QoS, router, antenna, chipset, multimedia, firewall
Reviewed on August 24, 2004Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product--and at a lower price.TAGS:Apple iPod, Apple Computer, FireWire, chipset, battery
Reviewed on February 12, 2009We expect anyone who purchases the Dell XPS 625 will be pleased with its robust midrange gaming components and the software that makes it easy to overclock them. We just wish Dell had been more aggressive with its pricing and that you didn't have to spend more money to make the most of this system's standout features.TAGS:Dell XPS, Gateway Inc., AMD, Dell, motherboard, chipset, 64-bit, Intel, PC