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Sony Handycam HDR-SR12

A little cheaper and a bit more capacious than its predecessor, Sony's top-dog consumer camcorder is the one to get should you have the desire to go high-def.

The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.

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Reviews

  • Toshiba Qosmio G40

    Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

  • LaCie Biggest FW800

    If you need the fast throughput of a locally connected RAID setup, the LaCie Biggest FW800 is a good choice, but if you don't mind the slower transfer speeds of Ethernet, a NAS RAID can be less expensive and offer more features.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG275

    The GZ-MG275 is a hard-disk based camcorder ideal for entry-level videographers, although its asking price might give some HD enthusiasts pause for thought.

  • Panasonic SDR-H250

    The H250 has a lot to offer today — notably a great lens, flexible storage and usable manual features — but it'll soon look as quaint and outmoded as VHS.

  • LaCie Little Big Disk

    The LaCie Little Big Disk is perfect for mobile audiovisual enthusiasts who need fast transfer rates, a compact form factor, and multiple connection options.

  • Maxtor OneTouch III Turbo Edition

    Maxtor's OneTouch III Turbo Edition packs in a lot of features and capabilities at a fair price. Among external desktop hard drives, it's a winner.

  • Lacie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive (80GB)

    It's hard to fault Lacie's Rugged Hard Disk drive, which matches up high speed performance and an entirely portable solution within its enticing rubber skin.

  • Nikon D70s

    A consumer digital SLR with lots of options for advanced photographers.

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Features

  • More wires, more fire: FireWire 800

    FireWire 800 ups the speed ante, promising twice the data transfer rate of FireWire 400. But what does this mean for you?

  • CNET Labs' Dream PC

    We started with a custom-painted case, then sought out the most powerful PC components we could find to make our desktop dream a reality.

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DIYs and How-to

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