Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Top 10 gadgets
(Updated May 3, 2011 8:01 AM PDT)
This month's picks include the Motorola Atrix and a Flip camcorder replacement. What else is hot on our most recent Must-Have Gadgets list? The Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi and the game-changing Apple iPad, to name just two. Rather than trying to compare gadgets across multiple categories, we present them in alphabetical order, because when you get right down to it, we think they're all must-haves.
Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi) 
The third-generation Kindle's winning combination of noteworthy upgrades--an improved screen, better battery life, lighter weight, and lower price--vaults it to the top of the e-book reader category.
Price: $139.00 (check prices)
Apple iPad 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi)
The iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of tablets.
HP Pavilion dm1z
The first laptop to offer AMD's power-efficient Fusion platform delivers on much of its promise, combining great battery life, decent performance, and basic graphics for less than $500.
As Reviewed: $450.00
Similar Model Starting at: $429.99
HTC ThunderBolt
The HTC ThunderBolt lights up with blazingly fast data speeds, but those who want 4G now should be aware that it takes a big toll on the smartphone's battery life.
Klipsch Image S4i earphones with mic (White)
The Klipsch Image S4i earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much, and they include compelling extras for iPhone and iPod users.
Kodak Playsport
The Kodak Playsport is an excellent minicamcorder that can take some rough treatment and capture solid HD video.
Logitech Harmony One
While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested.
Motorola Atrix 4G
The laptop dock is a decidedly cool (and pricey) feature, but the dual-core Motorola Atrix 4G has plenty to offer on its own. The smartphone packs speed and high-end features into a sleek package and earns its place at the top of AT&T's Android lineup.
Roku XDS (2100X)
Thanks to its wide range of content offerings--including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, and Pandora--the Roku XDS is the best all-around streaming media box you can get for less than $100.
T-Mobile G2x
The T-Mobile G2x's simple Android interface, blazingly fast speeds, and polished look make it the phone to beat in T-Mobile's lineup.
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