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The HTC Evo 4G LTE is the best smartphone that you shouldn't buy yet
Like its siblings the One X and One S, the HTC Evo 4G LTE is an outstanding smartphone. However, given that Sprint has yet to deploy its LTE network, and the Evo doesn't work with the carrier's existing WiMax 4G network, the phone is basically a good 3G smartphone, being sold at a 4G price. Wait for the network before you consider buying it.
Sol Republic's Tracks deliver the beats for under $100
Affordable headphones from one of the founders of the Monster Beats by Dr. Dre line have deep bass, are lightweight, and include an inline iOS-compatible mic/remote.
Western Digital's My Book Live is an affordable, basic NAS
The My Book Live includes most basic NAS functionality — such as the ability to operate as a media server, and provide access to local files over the internet — but forgoes features such as RAID and expandable storage to keep the price down.
Do the Klipsch X10i Lou Reed Signature Edition headphones produce fine, fine music?
The limited-edition headphones have specs consistent with the standard version — which should get you dancing to that rock and roll station — and they're currently available for less than the originals.
The Logitech Harmony 650 can keep your gear under control, as long as you keep extra batteries handy
For $20 more, you can get the gdgt Must Have Harmony 700, which is rechargeable and can control up to six devices, while the 650 is limited to five.
Will motion-based control be the next multi-touch?
The $70 Leap Motion promises to bring Kinect-style gesture-based controls to your computer, with pinpoint accuracy and the ability to control everything from 3D modeling software to games. Will it be practical? Or will it just appeal to arm-waving Tom Cruise fans?
Audioengine's 5+ speakers may be too good for your PC
If you want audiophile-quality sound from your PC, have $400 to spare, and have room for them on your desk, these speakers will deliver the goods. Or you can use their RCA and 3.5mm jacks to get great sound from just about any source.
The Sony KDL-HX850 is one of the best LCD TVs released this year
Series includes 46-inch and 55-inch models, both of which offer excellent HD picture quality in both 2D and 3D mode; are well-designed, with slim bezels; and include a full range of smart TV functions.
Bose's AE2 headphones offer up good sound at a surprisingly low price
You won't get Bose's signature noise-cancelling technology from these sub-$150 headphones, but you will get solid performance, and a lightweight, comfortable fit.
Must Have products
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Must Have Cellphones
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Apple iPhone 4S from $548
Amazing screen. Great camera. Better antenna. And a virtual assistant named Siri. What's not to love?
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Nokia Lumia 900
Finally, a Windows Phone not just worth buying, but that might even turn some heads. At $99, the Lumia 900 is a worthy competitor.
Must Have Cameras
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Canon PowerShot S100 (late 2011) from $371
If you want the best photographs from any camera that fits in a pocket, look no further.
Must Have Laptops / portables
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (mid 2011) from $1248
The latest MacBook Air 13-inch is the best laptop for just about everybody. Accept no substitutes.
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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (late 2011) from $1679
Desktop power in a benchmark laptop. And priced accordingly.
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ASUS Zenbook UX31 from $969
This Windows ultrabook is as light in your bag as it is on your wallet -- but doesn't sacrifice performance.
Must Have Desktops
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Apple iMac 21.5-inch (mid 2011) from $1120
A clutter-free desktop, plenty of power and easy upgrades. Like all recent iMac models.
Must Have Portable media players
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Apple iPod touch 4th-gen from $174
Nothing's even come close to the iPod touch. Unless you need a ridiculous amount of storage, buy it.
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Apple iPod nano 6th-gen from $117
The best selling media player in the world also happens to be one of the smallest, easiest to use devices around.
Must Have Tablets
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Apple iPad 3rd-gen from $530
This is the tablet you've been waiting for. And once you look at that Retina Display, you'll never go back.
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Apple iPad 2 from $404
It's $100 cheaper than it used to be. Just don't look at the screen on the new model.
Must Have Digital media players
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Roku 2 XS (3050X) from $89
Easy, cheap, and plays all kinds of content from the internet. What's not to like?
Must Have E-book readers
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Barnes & Noble nook Simple Touch from $85
The nook Simple Touch does everything you need an e-reader to do. And not much else.
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Amazon Kindle 4th-gen from $79
It's less than a hundred bucks, has a great display, and can run for a month on a single charge. It's got ads, though.
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Barnes & Noble nook Simple Touch with GlowLight
Finally, an e-book reader you can use in the dark, without lighting up the whole room.
Must Have Headphones
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Bowers & Wilkins P5 from $283
Leather padding. A rich, "neutral" sound. And a mic, just in case you need to talk, rather than just listening.
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Sennheiser CX 300 II from $44
Get these if you want to upgrade your media player's earbuds without paying as much as you did for the player.
Must Have Routers
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ASUS RT-N56U from $116
A stylish and functional router that can serve all of your home networking needs.
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TP-Link TL-WR1043ND from $49
The least expensive way to get an 802.11n router running the rock-solid DD-WRT firmware. Geeks need only apply.
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Novatel Jetpack 4620L
This super fast 4G mobile hotspot connects up to 10 devices from just about anywhere -- even internationally.
