(Jun 25, 2009)
Laura K. Cucullu
Features editor
This month's picks include a sub-$400 Netbook and the new touch-screen Palm Pre. What else is hot on our most recent Must-Have Gadgets list? There's also a stellar flat-panel TV and our favorite universal remote. 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.
Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)
The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.
Price: $327.95 - $399.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 11, 2008
Outstanding
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Asus Eee PC 1005HA
Asus hits nearly all the marks in the 1005HA, the latest version of its iconic Eee PC, highlighted by a 6-plus hour battery.
Price: $349.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 23, 2009
Excellent
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Flip UltraHD
The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.
Price: $178.99 - $214.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 29, 2009
Excellent
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LG enV Touch
The LG enV Touch's combination of great design and top-notch features makes it one of the top Verizon Wireless Wireless phones we've ever seen.
Price: $99.99 - $599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 5, 2009
Excellent
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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.
Price: $178.88 - $265.95 (check prices)
Review date: Feb 21, 2008
Excellent
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Logitech Squeezebox Boom
The Logitech Squeezebox Boom is the best all-in-one tabletop Wi-Fi radio we've seen to date.
Price: $259.00 - $306.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 10, 2008
Excellent
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Nintendo DSi
While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system.
Price: $169.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 3, 2009
Very good
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Palm Pre
Despite some missing features and performance issues that make it less than ideal for on-the-go professionals, the Palm Pre offers gadget lovers and consumers well-integrated features and unparalled multitasking capabilities. The hardware could be better, but more importantly, Palm has developed a solid OS that not only rivals the competition but also sets a new standard in the way smartphones handle tasks and manage information.
Price: $199.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 3, 2009
Very good
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Panasonic TC-P50G10
With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits at the head of the class of 2009.
Price: $1,259.99 - $1,799.95 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 3, 2009
Excellent
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RIM BlackBerry Bold
For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, enhanced productivity tools, and excellent multimedia performance to deliver a more powerful and well-rounded smartphone to mobile professionals.
Price: $299.99 - $659.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 30, 2008
Excellent
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