Reviewed on January 19, 2011The Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Dual-Band Wireless-N Router is the first advanced router from Cisco that will make both novice and savvy users happy, thanks to its easy-to-use desktop application, comprehensive Web interface, great design, and stellar performance.TAGS:Cisco Systems Inc., router, Linksys, NAS, password, functionality, wireless network, Wi-Fi, adapter, USB
Reviewed on May 5, 2010Though other external hard drives offer a preset menu of ports, the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex cuts costs by letting you pick from a buffet of "personality cables" so that you buy only the connections that suit your system profile. We applaud Seagate for making data backups easier than ever, and recommend the FreeAgent GoFlex external hard drive for extra data storage now and easy upgrades in the future.TAGS:Seagate Technology, Seagate FreeAgent, USB 2.0, FireWire, external hard drive, NTFS, USB, Apple Macintosh, hard drive, Apple Mac OS, connection, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on October 6, 2010The Linksys E3000 is the first advanced router that's also easy to use for novices. It provides great wireless performance and has a good set of useful networking features. Its mediocre NAS performance and limited guest networking feature make it significantly less than perfect, however.TAGS:Cisco Systems Inc., NAS, network storage, NAS server, Linksys, router, wireless network, CD, USB port, Wi-Fi, USB, printer, function, server
Reviewed on November 8, 2008The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag.TAGS:Belkin N+, Belkin Corp., router, IP address, IP, port, Linksys, USB, server, hard drive
Reviewed on September 7, 2009The HP Officejet Pro 8500 wireless makes a convincing inkjet argument for offices with a high volume of prints. With a function touch screen, multiple networking options, and an astoundingly fast print speed, it makes perfect sense to give this workhorse an Editors' Choice award.TAGS:tray, HP OfficeJet, fax, HP, printer, touch screen, scanner, photograph, USB
Reviewed on June 11, 2010If you don't already own an Xbox 360, PS3, or Blu-ray player and you're serious about networked streaming, the WD TV Live is one of your best choices for getting content to your TV.TAGS:Western Digital, media, USB port, USB, TV, video
Reviewed on February 12, 2009While it isn't infallible, the Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player plays back a wide array of audio, video, and image files on your TV without the need for a computer.TAGS:Western Digital, H.264, 1080p, HDMI, media player, TV, USB, photograph, video, hard drive, PC
Reviewed on March 26, 2010You'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of powered stereo speakers at this price point that sounds better--and offer more flexibility--than the Audioengine 5s.TAGS:Audioengine, speakers, Apple iPod, USB port, USB, PC, Apple Computer
Reviewed on April 16, 2010The Samsung ML-2525W monochrome laser printer doesn't pack in extra features, but delivers worthwhile improvements over previous generations in output speed and quality. We highly recommend this wireless workhorse if you refuse to sacrifice quality for affordability.TAGS:laser printer, tray, Samsung Electronics, sheet, printer, laser, printing, USB 2.0, networking, USB
Reviewed on February 4, 2010The Canon Pixma MP560 multifunction printer and its flashy 2-inch LCD screen and auto-document feeder may seem appealing at first, but the average consumer will find that Lexmark's Impact S305 offers faster performance and higher quality results for $50 less.TAGS:Canon Pixma, Canon Inc., Lexmark, printer, multifunction printer, Epson, USB 2.0, LCD, Ethernet, photograph, USB