Reviewed on June 29, 2010On first inspection the HP TouchSmart 300-1120 seems like a capable enough all-in-one, but it loses a lot of appeal once you compare it with others on the market. If you want an all-in-one PC for the kitchen counter, this system may work for you. For general computing or home entertainment needs, you can find several other all-in-ones with better features for the price.TAGS:HP TouchSmart, Gateway Inc., Gigabit Ethernet, HP, Acer Aspire, 64-bit, Acer Inc., Windows 7, Ethernet, hard drive, PC, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on March 19, 2009Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios. We also love the design tweaks that improve on Apple's already industry-leading sensibilities. Any Apple-bound design professional would welcome this new tool in his or her arsenal.TAGS:tray, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, digital media, CPU, motherboard, memory, card, NVidia, video card, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on February 21, 2009While other external hard drives offer built-in backup software, automatic data encryption, or rugged casing protection, the Transcend StoreJet 25F only promises, and delivers, the fastest data transfers at the lowest price. The missing FireWire prevents us from giving this Transcend an Editors' Choice award, but we still highly recommend this drive to storage hounds who don't mind USB 2.0.TAGS:megabyte, gigabyte, Seagate FreeAgent, ThinkPad, Lenovo, Seagate Technology, external hard drive, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on May 14, 2010With its embossed cover and rainbow of colorful designs, the Samsung G2 Portable hard drive is a consumer-focused external hard drive that offers the most basic plug-and-play storage functionality. You don't get many extras, but impressive benchmark scores, a competitive cost-per-gigabyte, and a generous three-year warranty demonstrate its core competency and earn this drive our CNET recommendation.TAGS:gigabyte, capacity, Samsung Electronics, external hard drive, USB 2.0, Apple Mac OS, backup, password, USB, hard drive, Apple Macintosh, 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, USB, design, backup, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
Reviewed on November 2, 2009The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more advanced NAS features.TAGS:NAS server, Iomega Corp., NAS, bay, server, storage device, USB port, backup, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on May 14, 2010With its embossed cover and rainbow of colorful designs, the Samsung G2 Portable hard drive is a consumer-focused external hard drive that offers the most basic plug-and-play storage functionality. You don't get many extras, but impressive benchmark scores, a competitive cost-per-gigabyte, and a generous three-year warranty demonstrate its core competency and earn this drive our CNET recommendation.TAGS:gigabyte, capacity, Samsung Electronics, external hard drive, USB 2.0, Apple Mac OS, backup, password, USB, hard drive, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on June 30, 2006With the Iomega StorCenter Wireless NAS drive, you get storage, backup, and so much more, all at a reasonable price, though we don't quite see the need for wireless capability. This NAS drive should please both SOHO users and home users who want a drive that works and plays.TAGS:Iomega Corp., NAS, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, backup, printer, CD, PC, hard drive, Microsoft Windows