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The 100 Best Products of 2005

When you're buying hardware, software, and services, you want the top combination of power, features, reliability, and value. That's what you'll find in these World Class Award winners--starting with the Product of the Year.

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BlackBerry 7100t
PDA PHONE ($300) BlackBerry users finally get a real phone with the 7100t, as well as an innovative and highly effective predictive text-entry system that works with only a few more keys than a regular phone keypad uses. Review

Citrix Online GoToMyPC PersonalCitrix Online GoToMyPC Personal
REMOTE ACCESS ($20 a month) You can find cheaper ways to control a PC across the Web, but nobody has beaten this browser-based service's speed, reliability, and straightforward design. Review | Download

Dell Axim X30
PDA ($199) A 312-MHz processor powers this versatile and very affordable PDA. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Review | Latest Prices

Garmin StreetPilot C330
GPS NAVIGATION DEVICE ($964) With great 3D maps, clear visual and audio driving instructions, and easy operation, this is a welcome--but expensive--addition to any car dashboard. Company Web Site

Motorola Razr V3

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Motorola Razr V3
CELL PHONE ($400 stand-alone, $200 with Cingular Wireless service plan) A svelte, innovative design; a large, vibrant screen; and a sturdy metal housing make the Razr one of the most attractive phones around. With support for international roaming, this slick GSM/GPRS phone works in many overseas destinations. Review | Latest Prices

PalmOne Treo 650

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PalmOne Treo 650
PDA PHONE ($450 with service activation) A bright, high-resolution screen; a more-functional keyboard; and a removable, rechargeable battery are its key improvements over the previous model. Yes, it could use more memory and maybe Wi-Fi, too, but it's still the best PDA phone around. Review | Latest Prices

PDAapps VeriChat Standard Edition
MOBILE INSTANT MESSAGING ($25 first year, $20 thereafter) It's a slick, functional universal IM client that runs on handhelds--PalmOne, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Symbian. Review


 The Best Products of 2005
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