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HP Pavilion Slimline s5310y

With poor system performance and a severe drought in features, we recommend leaving this clunker on the shelf and picking up the Gateway SX2840-01, a highly capable budget desktop with a faster processor chip, a bigger hard drive, and a larger variety of connectivity options inside and out.

Specs: AMD Athlon II X2 250 / 3 GHz, 4 GB / 4 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, None., nVidia GeForce 6 series

LG HBM-800

Despite a few issues, the LG HBM-800 is a good solution if you want both a Bluetooth headset and a speakerphone in one package.

Specs: Headset, Ear-bud, 0.7 lbs, Speakerphone, 1 year Limited warranty

LG 55SL80

The LG SL80 series' style-first philosophy will appeal to buyers seeking a sleek LCD TV and don't mind sacrificing some performance.

Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 500, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

LG 42SL80

The LG SL80 series' style-first philosophy will appeal to buyers seeking a sleek LCD TV and don't mind sacrificing some performance.

Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

Bose Mobile On-Ear Headset

If you're looking for the best value in Bose headphones and you need a set that's compatible with your music phone, the company's On-Ear headset makes a strong case--even if it's not cheap.

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Ear-cup, 4.7 oz, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, TriPort acoustic headphone structure

Toshiba Satellite E205-S1904

As one of the first laptops to feature Intel's Wireless Display technology, the Toshiba Satellite E205-S1904 is a slim, fast, affordable package for mainstream users.

Specs: Intel Core i5 430M / 2.2 GHz, 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 14.0 in TFT active matrix

LG 47SL80

The LG SL80 series' style-first philosophy will appeal to buyers seeking a sleek LCD TV and don't mind sacrificing some performance.

Specs: LCD TV, 47 in, 500, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

BioShock 2 (PlayStation 3)

Specs: Mature, Action, 1 Player

BioShock 2 (Xbox 360)

Specs: Mature, Action, 1 Player

2010 Ford Mustang Convertible

A good exterior design doesn't quite make up for the 2010 Ford Mustang Convertible's rough feel, especially compared with other Ford cars, but Sync redeems it somewhat.

Specs: Convertible, V6 Premium, Gas

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (with 18-55mm lens)

If you're a Live View-oriented shooter who doesn't care about color accuracy, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550's good performance and decent noise profile make it attractive for the money. Otherwise, you can find a better camera.

Specs: SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (body only)

If you're a Live View-oriented shooter who doesn't care about color accuracy, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550's good performance and decent noise profile make it attractive for the money. Otherwise, you can find a better camera.

Specs: SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3 in LCD display

Acer Aspire One 532h-2326 - Atom N450 1.66 GHz

The Acer Aspire One 532h-2326 is just as good for basic tasks as Netbooks costing $100 more, making it a solid sub-$300 option.

Specs: Intel Atom N450 / 1.66 GHz, 1 GB / 2 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-150, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, Intel GMA 3150, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 2.9 lbs

Dante's Inferno (PlayStation 3)

Specs: Mature, Action

Dante's Inferno (Xbox 360)

Specs: Mature, Action

Motorola Quantico

The Motorola Quantico is a rugged midrange phone that doesn't offer too many surprises, but it makes it up in reliability.

Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 / AWS 1700/2100, Up to 348 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.2 oz

Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 USB 3.0

The Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 USB 3.0 is a well-designed external hard drive that is fast, portable, and future-proof.

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC1 QuietPoint headphones

The Audio-Technica QuietPoint ATH-ANC1 headphones are a great option for frequent fliers, thanks to their compact, lightweight design, noise cancellation functionality, and good overall sound quality.

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, 0.2 lbs, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise cancelling technology, Fold-up design, Soft ear pads, 1 year Limited warranty

Casio Exilim EX-Z33 (pink)

As long as you and your subject aren't in a hurry, the Casio Exilim is a respectable budget-priced ultracompact.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 16.9 MB - Integrated

Casio Exilim EX-Z33 (black)

As long as you and your subject aren't in a hurry, the Casio Exilim is a respectable budget-priced ultracompact.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 16.9 MB - Integrated