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IOGear Wireless Audio/Video Kit

The IOGear Wireless Audio/Video Kit may be expensive, but once set up, it's one of the easiest ways to get your TV to work as your computer's monitor.

Sierra Wireless 598 USB EVDO Modem

If you're looking for a fast, reliable, portable cellular modem, the Sierra Wireless 598U delivers and even offers GPS.

iBoss Home Parental Control Wireless-N router

The iBoss Home Parental Control Wireless-N router offers the most comprehensive tool to manage access to the Internet. Beyond that, it's a rather simple router that requires an annual subscription fee to operate, therefore holding appeal only for those who want complete control over a network's online activities.

Verizon Wireless USB760 modem

The Verizon Wireless USB760 modem offers great connection speeds and coverage, and it doubles as a storage device. However, its rigid, nonswivel design makes it difficult to use in tight situations.

Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 (2TB)

Although Seagate BlackArmor is difficult to use for networking novices, it is a good choice for small business and advanced users.

Specs: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 420 - NAS server, 2 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 (4TB)

Although Seagate BlackArmor is difficult to use for networking novices, it is a good choice for small business and advanced users.

Specs: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 - NAS server, 4 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 (6TB)

Although Seagate BlackArmor is difficult to use for networking novices, it is a good choice for small business and advanced users.

Specs: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 - NAS server, 6 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

T-Mobile WebConnect USB Laptop Stick

The T-Mobile WebConnect USB Laptop Stick works just fine as a cellular modem, but the service plan is priced too high.

Iomega Home Media Network Drive (1TB)

The Iomega Home Media Network Drive, a single-volume NAS server, is easy to set up and use for even the most novice user; however, its lack of advanced features might lessen its appeal to savvy users.

Specs: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Iomega Home Media Network Drive (500GB)

The Iomega Home Media Network Drive, a single-volume NAS server, is easy to set up and use for even the most novice user; however, its lack of advanced features might lessen its appeal to savvy users.

Specs: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N

The Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N forces you to pick either the 2.4GHz or the 5GHz band for your wireless network. Given that, it's not an ideal choice for an environment with both types of wireless clients. The router offers good wireless performance and features a high-speed wired network that caps at 1,000Mbps.

Linksys WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router

The Linksys WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router is a good option for your wireless network, thanks to its support of both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands, its helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. The router's unimpressive 5Ghz throughput speed and lack of Gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it.

Apple Time Capsule (500GB, Winter 2009)

Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price.

Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Apple Time Capsule (1TB, Winter 2009)

Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price.

Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (Winter 2009)

The 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.

Specs: Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station - Wireless access point, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Western Digital My Book World Edition (1TB)

The Western Digital My Book World Edition is a fast, plug and play simple-to-use NAS server that unfortunately lacks many features and has subpar remote access performance.

Western Digital My Book World Edition (2TB)

The Western Digital My Book World Edition is a fast, plug and play simple-to-use NAS server that unfortunately lacks many features and has subpar remote access performance.

Synology DS209+ NAS server

Although expensive and difficult to use for networking novices, the Synology DS209+ offers awesome throughput speed and nearly all the features you could ever need in a NAS server.

Specs: Synology Disk Station DS209 - NAS server, 0 GB, PC, Mac, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Gefen EXT-WHDMI wireless HDMI extender

The professional-grade Gefen EXT-WHDMI may not quite match the quality of an actual HDMI cable, but its solid transmissions make it a viable candidate when wireless HDMI is the best option.

Acoustic Research HDP100 HDMI Powerlink System

Its picture quality won't please videophiles, but the Acoustic Research HDP100's HDMI-over-powerline system works well for casual viewers who want to save some money over in-wall installations.