Monday, May 16, 2011

Top-10 must-have gadgets

CNET - This month's picks include the Motorola Atrix and a Flip camcorder replacement. What else is hot on our most recent Must-Have Gadgets list? The Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi and the game-changing Apple iPad, to name just two. Rather than trying to compare gadgets across multiple categories, we present them in alphabetical order, because when you get right down to it, we think they're all must-haves.

Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi) Editors' Choice - Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi)

The third-generation Kindle's winning combination of noteworthy upgrades--an improved screen, better battery life, lighter weight, and lower price--vaults it to the top of the e-book reader category.
Price: $139.00 (check prices)
4.0 stars
Excellent

Apple iPad 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi) Editors' Choice - Apple iPad 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi)

The iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of tablets.

Price: $499.00 - $650.00 (check prices)
4.0 stars
Excellent

HP Pavilion dm1z

The first laptop to offer AMD's power-efficient Fusion platform delivers on much of its promise, combining great battery life, decent performance, and basic graphics for less than $500.
4.0 stars
Excellent