(Nov 16, 2009)
Justin Yu
So you're shopping for the tech-geek in your life that already owns all the major devices. He or she already has the monster screen HDTV, the touch screen desktop, a stylish netbook and every other gadget under the sun. Instead of tearing your hair our deciding what gift to buy for this technophile, look no further than the wonderful world of PC peripherals! The term "peripherals" is wide-reaching on purpose to include all the accessories that will surely complete any home office or entertainment set up. Our CNET Editors have tallied the scores and provided their top picks in the list below.
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro
Although you don't get a price break by buying the package instead of the individual devices, we still consider this one of the best mouse and keyboard packages on the market. It combines an even better version of our favorite mouse and an equally adept keyboard at a very reasonable price.
Price:$69.99 - $139.00 (check prices)
Filed in: Best 5 PC Peripherals, Best Keyboards, Best Mice
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M-Audio Studiophile AV 30
M-Audio's Studiophile AV 30 speaker system delivers powerful, detailed sound in a relatively compact space, and does it all at a remarkably low price.
Price:$89.99 - $89.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best 5 PC Peripherals, Best Computer Speakers
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Iomega eGo Portable Mac Edition (500GB, USB 2.0, FireWire, cherry red)
Mac and PC users alike will appreciate the Iomega eGo Portable's triple interface connectivity that lets you choose from USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800. Combined with a rugged enclosure, free data protection software, and a robust three-year warranty, this drive is a great example of well-rounded hardware. We thoroughly recommend it both for average consumer as well as data-hounds on a budget.
Price:$129.95 - $149.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best 5 PC Peripherals
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Dell UltraSharp U2410
The Dell UltraSharp U2410 is a feature-rich monitor that performs great while watching movies and playing games.
Price:$527.00 - $529.00 (check prices)
Filed in: Best 5 PC Peripherals
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Synology Disk Station DS409slim
The Synology Disk Station DS409slim makes an excellent NAS server for both home and small business applications, and it fits especially well in offices with limited space.
Price:$385.78 - $428.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best 5 PC Peripherals
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