The 100 Best Products of 2006
Products Reviewed
(64 items)
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
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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Very fast, expensive PC with two graphics cards will appeal to hard-core gamers and graphics pros with deep pockets.
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Fast and cleanly designed SATA drive comes with a PCI controller that provides external SATA connections.
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A big color LCD and two-sided printing make the well-designed iP6600D attractive. It prints high-quality photos quickly.
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Delivers top-notch image quality, but the autofocus behaved unpredictably, the zoom range is limited, and the price is high.
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This elegant model has high audio quality and native photo support. But it's pricey and limits you to the iTunes Music Store.
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The MP950 has a nice 3.6-inch LCD and great paper handling, and delivers quality text and photos. Scan results were mixed.
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DLP set aced our image-quality tests handily, and has unique, easily accessible front-mounted ports.
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Bright high-quality images and enhanced color capabilities justify this projector's premium price.
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Powerful card competes well against rival GeForce 7-series top dogs, but it'll cost you.
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Delivers high image quality and many controls. However, the price is high and image editing software is limited.
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This big display showed extremely sharp text and bright graphics, and it has plenty of media card slots and USB ports.
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The VisionM has a touchpad and delivers great-looking video. However, it needs a dongle to sync files.
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This bulky handset offers built-in Wi-Fi, so you can browse the Web and send e-mail and instant messages quickly and easily.
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Bright, high-quality screen and sleek, piano-black cabinet make this TV a proud living-room centerpiece.
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Strong performance, battery life, and keyboard make this expensive business notebook a winner.
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The hefty G35-AV600 has one-touch TV, a nice display, and terrific sound and battery life; gaming performance was dissapointi
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Standout LCD plus good optic and image quality, but there's no LCD status display and lens options are limited.
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