Best Products: 21-30
Blu-ray Drive ($1000) The first Blu-ray drive comes not as a set-top player for high-definition movies, but as an internal PC drive for backing up massive amounts of data. Review | Latest Prices
22. Adobe Photoshop CS2
Image Editor ($600) Anything that you want to do with a digital image, you can do with Photoshop CS2. Not a pro? Avoid CS2's expense by opting for Adobe's Photoshop Elements (#11). Review | Latest Prices
23. Citrix GoToMyPC 5
Remote Access ($20 per month) Turn any Web-connected computer into a clone of your distant desktop, so you can gain access to programs, files, and networks. GoToMyPC is a bit pricey, but its speedy, secure, hassle-free approach is unbeatable. Review | Web Site
24. Dealnews.com
Online Bargain Tracker (free) Many sites keep track of bargains for you, but Dealnews does more than just provide you with a link. It'll even let you know whether today's deal is better than last week's. Review
GPS ($250) A clear interface and reliable directions make this device a great add-on to your Palm PDA. Don't leave home without it; don't get lost with it. Review | Latest Prices
26. MioNet
Remote Access ($7 per month) Two-way remote access permits you to tunnel into your work computer from home and vice versa--or to securely share resources with others--without having to spend time worrying about firewalls. Review | Web Site
27. Ubuntu
Linux Distribution (free) The Breezy Badger release of Ubuntu has a desktop interface that Windows users may find reassuringly familiar. The new Dapper Drake version should be out as you read this. Review
28. Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5
E-Mail Application (free) Excellent junk-mail filtering and efficient address gathering make Thunderbird the best e-mail application for your electronic correspondence, regardless of price. Look for a beta of version 2 this summer. News Report
Multifunction Printer ($400) The MP950's magnificent 3.6-inch color LCD screen and whoa-Nelly resolution of 3200 by 6400 dots per inch are among the most impressive photo MFP specs available. Review | Latest Prices
30. Yahoo Mail (Beta)
Web-Based E-Mail (free) This limited beta offering rates as the best Web mail client we've seen. Its Ajax-based interface convincingly imitates Outlook Express, without carrying over that program's clutter. Review
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