Apple iMac 27-inch
May 11
Price range: $1,876 – $2,299 (check for latest prices)
Apple’s 27-inch iMac remains the standard-setter for all-in-one desktops thanks to its large display that no Windows vendor has tried to match. It’s also fast enough for pretty much any multimedia task, including HD video editing, and its flexible Thunderbolt input will let you use the iMac as a dedicated display for external devices (game consoles, cable boxes) with the right adapter.CNET editors’ rating:
4stars Excellent
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RIM BlackBerry PlayBook
Price range: $439 – $512 (check for latest prices)
Larger 10-inch tablets get much of the attention, but 7-inch tablets can’t be beat when it comes to portability. The PlayBook offers a unique and powerful operating system that comes complete with Documents To Go software for creating and editing common Microsoft Office documents. The integrated HDMI output makes this tablet a great tool for giving presentations.CNET editors’ rating:
3hstars Very good
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The bottom line: The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM’s powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features.
The bottom line: The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM’s powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features.
LG Optimus V
Price range: $120 – $144 (check for latest prices)
If you’re a student looking for a bargain, you might want to consider a prepaid smartphone like the LG Optimus V. You do have to pay a little bit more up front, but with Virgin Mobile, you won’t be stuck with a two-year contract and the monthly payments work out to be more affordable over time. The Optimus V is a decent entry-level Android smartphone as well, with Android 2.2, EV-DO, Wi-Fi, and most of the features of a high-end phone without the expensive price tag.CNET editors’ rating:
3hstars Very good
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Sony Bravia KDL-46EX720
Price range: $1,098 – $1,599 (check for latest prices)
Sony’s midrange LED TV offers Internet action and 3D, too, but its main appeal is a matte screen–a real bonus for bright dorm rooms.CNET editors’ rating: 3stars Good
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