While Core i7 presents a new performance paradigm, the heinously gluttonous Australian prices will need to come down before it's accepted by the mainstream.
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The CD burning capability aside, Lexmark's P450 is just another home photo printer with average printing features and performance.
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The Sony BWU-830A is a high-performance internal DVD/CD rewritable burner that offers the latest speeds, interchangeable faceplates and a full complement of software. Unfortunately it's on the expensive side for an IDE drive.
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Sony's newer, slimmer and faster Micro Vault might command a price premium, but users who demand speed will find it a compelling buy.
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The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ offers a lot in the way of features and performance, which is good, because it's expensive.
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The Plextor PX-810SA internal CD/DVD burner is quick for both ripping and burning. We like it.
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Frustrating yet powerful, the QNAP TS-109 is a poor choice for beginners looking to add storage to their network but the patient will find plenty of useful features.
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The Samsung BD-P1400 has a lot to offer for the price in HD audio-video performance and is highly recommended — especially if you don't care for interactive features.
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D-Link's take on HD powerline adaptors manages to look a lot better than the competition, but the same old network performance woes bring the whole package down.
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At 825 grams, the Nikon D300 is more than heavy, but if you're a keen photographer and have an eye for detail, the D300 will prove itself with great image quality shot after shot. However, first time photographers and social-snappers might find this dSLR slightly overwhelming.
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It's the fastest USB key we've tested, but beware of its design flaws.
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If you shoot primarily outdoors in daytime -- especially sports, children, and animals -- the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 is a good choice. The more expensive DSC-H9 has a larger, flip-out LCD, infrared shooting, and has a few interface differences, but is otherwise identical.
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The Iomega StorCenter Pro 150d is a network-attached storage drive squarely targeted at the small- and home office user. With Gigabit Ethernet, USB port, and generous capacity for a fair price, this NAS drive should satisfy those users.
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QNAP's TS-209 Pro offers a compelling mix of server functionality and straight-up NAS backup options.
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The no-frills WriteMaster SE-W164C isn't the fastest DVD burner around, but its decent overall performance and reasonable price make it a solid choice for casual users.
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Early adopters will see the BWU-100A as forging new ground, but most others will regard it as an unjustifiable expense, for now.
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