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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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Office Software

2BrightSparks SyncBackSE
UTILITY ($15) It backs up, restores, and synchronizes files--even when they're locked or open--to multiple locations such as networked drives. Review | Download

Apple Mac OS X Version 10.4 (Tiger)Apple Mac OS X Version 10.4 (Tiger)
OPERATING SYSTEM ($129) Tiger's big new addition--to what was already a well-engineered Mac operating system--is Spotlight, a speedy, well-integrated tool for searching your hard drive. And it's the best-looking OS around. In other words, Mac fans are already enjoying the cool features that Windows won't deliver until late 2006. Review

Best Software Simply Accounting
ACCOUNTING AND PERSONAL FINANCE ($50 for Basic, $300 for Pro) Software offers headroom to satisfy businesses with complex requirements. Review | Latest Prices

Copernic Desktop Search
DESKTOP SEARCH SOFTWARE (Free) Although this utility isn't quite as efficient as Google Desktop Search, search geeks may prefer it. Copernic can hunt for files by size or by date and can store its index file in the location of your choice. Review | Download

FileMaker Pro 7FileMaker Pro 7
DATABASE ($299) This version adds a relational capability that makes the app even more useful. Review | Latest Prices

Google Desktop Search
DESKTOP SEARCH TOOL (Free) It does a speedy job of retrieving the results you want, but it could use a better way of paring down your results. Review | Download

Ubuntu Linux 5.04Ubuntu Linux 5.04
LINUX DISTRIBUTION (Free) With a bit of tinkering, you end up with the slickest Linux around. Review

Webroot Window Washer 5.5
UTILITY ($30) It wipes out file histories, browser cookies, cache contents, and other remnants. Review | Download


 The Best Products of 2005
Product of the Year
PCs and Peripherals Monitors and TVs
Office Software Digital Photography
Security Printing and Publishing
Storage and Backup Mobile Tools
Web Consumer Electronics
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