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Brother DCP-165C Multifunction Printer

We've tested plenty of printers at CNET, but very few have frustrated us as much as the Brother DCP-165C multifunction has. The counter-intuitive set-up, bland design, deplorable print quality and crawling output speeds earn this printer a double thumbs down.

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Reviews

  • Creative MuVo T200 (4GB)

    It's tough trying to live up to your older sibling. Just ask Creative's MuVo T200, which struggles to match the company's Zen Stone on every spec.

  • Apple GarageBand 3

    Mac users with even a minor interest in music or podcasting will be pleased with GarageBand 3's user-friendly interface and ample feature set, but the heavy app isn't ideal for most laptops.

  • Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)

    If we could choose only one PVP, it'd be the Archos AV500 Mobile DVR.

  • Adobe Photoshop CS2

    If you work with digital photos for a living or as a serious hobby, then you need Adobe Photoshop CS2.

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DIYs and How-to

  • DIY: Desktop buying guide

    What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

  • Bluff it as a fashion photographer

    Whether you're interested in a career in fashion photography, or just want to take impressive portraits of your friends, this is your essential guide to the latest techniques that photographers are using to get their work noticed.

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