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Apogee HDMI 3x1 Mini Switcher

The Apogee HDMI 3x1 Mini HD Digital Switcher's power-free design and affordable price tag puts it at the top of HDMI switcher heap--so long as you can live with just three inputs.

Linksys WRT350N wireless router with Storage Link

Although the Linksys WRT350N router offers some interesting and compelling features, its performance is slow compared to the competitions'. If you're after the fastest Draft-N router available, this isn't it.

XiMeta NetDisk Hard Drive Enclosure

If you need fast, basic network storage and backup/restore capability, the Ximeta NetDisk Portable is a good bet. If you also want media server capabilities, look elsewhere.

Specs: XIMETA NetDisk Enclosure ENCL-1P - Network drive, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type B, 44 pin IDC, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card

The Belkin N1 adapter is a little better than the competition, but that's not saying much. Hold off on buying Draft N networking equipment for now.

Specs: 300 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, ExpressCard

Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card

The Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card can't compete with another member of Belkin's wireless-adapter family, the Pre-N PC Card, but it compares decently with other pre-802.11n/MIMO adapters and kills the plain 11g competition.

Specs: 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, CardBus

NetGear WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server w/4 Port Switch

Though it works with only a smattering of printers and can be a chore to configure, this Wi-Fi print server gets the job done.

Specs: Bridge, 6.9 in x 4.7 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, 54 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster

The WPC54GS offers a decent bang for the buck and is an excellent choice if you plan to use it with other Linksys SpeedBooster products.

Specs: 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, CardBus

Gateway WBU-110 wireless USB adapter

Though it's inexpensive and easy to set up, Gateway's USB-based WBU-110 is neither cheaper nor better than other USB adapters.

Specs: 11 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, USB

WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router

Netgear's WGT624 is a good choice for advanced users but may be too complicated for those new to networking.

Specs: 6.9 in x 7.4 in x 1.1 in, Wired, Wireless, 108 Mbps, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, HTTP, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, External, DMZ port, Manageable, NAT support, VPN support, DHCP support, Auto-negotiation, Content filtering, Firewall protection, DoS attack prevention, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 2.4 GHz, 0.7 lbs

WiFi Finder

Kensington's WiFi Finder is unreliable at its main job: checking for hot spots.

Specs: Kensington WiFi Finder Wireless network detector, Wireless network detector

Siemens SpeedStream 2501 power-line USB adapter

The Siemens SpeedStream 2501 power-line USB adapter is a good solution for networking through USB connections, but it's not as fast as power-line Ethernet adapters we've tested.

Specs: 14 Mbps, Wired, USB

WPC55AG Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g Wireless Notebook Adapter

As versatile as it is inexpensive, the Linksys WPC55AG is an excellent choice for those commuting between 802.11a and 802.11b/g networks.

Specs: 54 Mbps, Wireless, PC Card

DWL-G650 AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless CardBus Adapter

The simple and affordable DWL-G650 offers easy installation and great support, but its erratic performance makes it hard to recommend.

Specs: 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, Wireless, CardBus

8FT CABLE TR DB9 IBM DATACN

14FT CAT5E GRAY PLENUM PATCH CORD - D/SHIP ONLY

50FT FASTCAT5E PATCH UTP CABLE RJ45 M/M ORG

PORTSTATION SERIAL PS2 MODULE 2 PORT

Panduit Pan-Way LD Surface Raceway - cable raceway

Specs: Panduit Pan-Way LD Surface Raceway - Cable raceway, Cable raceway

Panduit Pan-Way LD Surface Raceway - cable raceway

Specs: Panduit Pan-Way LD Surface Raceway - Cable raceway, Cable raceway

APC patch cable - 15 ft