The Best Hardware Right Now

When we asked our staff experts about the best products in the areas they cover right now, they responded with some very well-informed opinions. Here are their choices, in 18 categories: cameras (at $200, $400, and $800), laptops (Ultrabook and gaming laptop), smartphones (Android, Windows, and camera phone), printers (home inkjet MFP and business color laser), desktop PCs (all-in-one and gaming PC), HDTVs (plasma and LCD), tablet, monitor, e-reader, and graphics board. Illustration by Andy Potts