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  • NetComm N3G005W 3G Wi-Fi Router

    15 Jan 2009 10:36 AM

    Renters or those who want to mix and match broadband styles with a dab of 3G will do well with NetComm's N3G005W router, as long as you don't need lots of wired ports.

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 7.5 5

    NetComm NP802n Wireless Router

    30 Jan 2009 3:53 PM

    NetComm's take on wireless-n still fails to live up to the hype, but is otherwise a solid and capable performer

    Specs: 802.11n

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Linksys NMH405 Media Hub

    17 Jun 2009 5:05 PM

    The Linksys NMH405 Media Hub is a back-to-basics "media-aggregation" server that is perfect for beginners but it does have its hiccups.

    Specs: NAS , Ethernet, USB , MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AIFF, OGG, JPEG, MOV, BMP, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX , 802.3, 802.3u

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  • 7.3 1

    NetComm NB12WD MyCommsGateway

    27 Jan 2009 4:04 PM

    NetComm's all-in-one broadband, wireless and VoIP solution makes for a pretty package, but we were still left wanting just a little bit more.

    Specs: 802.11g

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 7.3

    Netgear EVA9150

    29 Jul 2009 3:11 PM

    While the Netgear EVA9150 is far from perfect, it offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo and video files for the do-it-yourself crowd.

    Specs: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AIFF, JPEG, BMP, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, FLAC , 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 7.3

    Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000

    02 Sep 2009 5:05 PM

    The Netgear Wireless-N Router WNR2000 is a good fit for those who just need a simple wireless network and the ability to control access to the internet.

    Specs: 10Base-T, 100Base-TX , AC Adaptor , 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

    Where to buy? $88 to $168 at 2 stores

  • Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router

    07 Aug 2009 3:20 PM

    The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. Its lack of gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it.

    Specs: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.3, 802.3u

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  • Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700)

    25 Sep 2009 11:41 AM

    The Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a great dual-band router for networking enthusiasts who also want a quick and easy network storage solution.

    Specs: 802.11n

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Belkin Powerline AV Networking Adapters

    15 Jun 2009 11:00 AM

    Belkin's take on power line networking benefits from a streamlined design compared to many Ethernet over power products, but still doesn't deliver on the hype.

    Specs: Ethernet Over Power

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  • 7.1 8

    Withings WifiScale

    18 Nov 2009 3:59 PM

    We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.

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