All Networking and Wi-Fi

The Bottom Line: The Netgear RangeMax Next WNR854T Gigabit is a smart choice for home networks, thanks to its fast throughput and easy setup.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.8 in x 1.5 in x 8.8 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 1.2 lbs

The Bottom Line: The TrendNet Wireless N Gigabit Router TEW-633GR is fast, but not as fast as a competing D-Link router, and it's easy to use, but not as easy as a Belkin router. Still, we like it for its winning combination of decent throughput and intuitive Web interface.

Specs: Wireless router, 6.4 in x 5.9 in x 1 in, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz, 11.8 oz

The Bottom Line: The Oppo HM-31 offers some nice upgrades for custom home installs, but competing models offer more inputs for less money.

The Bottom Line: The Radiient is a solid HDMI switcher, but a limited remote and cheaper alternatives mean you should look elsewhere.

The Bottom Line: The IOGear works just as advertised, but there are cheaper alternatives that perform just as well.

The Bottom Line: The Monoprice 4x1 switcher is an excellent value, but you might as well step up to the 5x1 switcher.

The Bottom Line: The Monoprice 5x1 switcher offers more inputs for less money than its competitors, and it doesn't sacrifice on performance.

The Bottom Line: The Accell UltraAV HDMI 4:1 switcher does an excellent job of juggling your HDMI sources and--in many cases--it doesn't even need AC power.

The Bottom Line: The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive offers a small footprint and fast-enough performance, but the setup process was a bit frustrating.

Specs: Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive - NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line: The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive offers a small footprint and fast-enough performance, but the setup process was a bit frustrating.

Specs: Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet