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Optoma picked an appropriate moniker for its Lilliputian-size video projector. The Pico PK101 isn't just small, it's almost inconceivably tiny. It measures just 1.97 inches wide by 4.06 inches long by 0.59 inches thick, and it weighs only four ounces. ...

Crisp, bright display at distances up to about six feet ; incredibly small, battery powered, built-in speaker ;

Needs a very dark room for best results--and a battery yswap to play a feature-length movie ;

In addition to its Li-Ion battery, the Pico PK101 can operate on AC or USB power (we used the USB port on a Metadot Das Keyboard). Optoma claims a fully charged battery should last 90 minutes, but ours delivered only 67 minutes while playing a silent, ...

First rate video quality and performance ; geotagging videos is fun, if limited ;

Annoying menu system ; no wind filter ; no manual shutter-speed, iris or audio controls ; relatively big and heavy ; expensive ;

Though the geotagging capability is more of a novelty than killer a app in this product, and the interface could use a complete overhaul, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V and HDR-X520V's top-notch video quality, performance, and consumer-friendly feature ...

The waterproof Panasonic SDR-SW21 gets a new look for 2009. But is that all she wrote? Read the full Panasonic SDR-SW21 review here to find out.

Lived up to its rugged claims. Compact and portable. Great manual controls ;

Standard-definition video quality is so 2003. Almost entirely unchanged from last year's Panasonic SDR-SW20. Uninviting interface ;

That's not to say there aren't any new features, which we'll get to later on. It's just that the design potion of this camcorder is probably the most drastic change, which is a sign that a manufacturer didn't want to toil much with the inner workings. ...

For some weeks now, the xda is commercially available in the O2 countries Great Britain, Germany, Netherlands and Ireland and since my exclusive preview from last year, not so much changed. Also because the xda is launched by O2 in every subsidiary, ...

One recent product that does a good job of cutting the cords for photographers is the Cradlepoint PHS300 personal Wi-Fi hotspot. The device was designed as a way to create your own mobile hotspot without having to hook up a cellular modem to your ...

This "sequel" to Canon's first 13-inch pigment printer seems a lot like the original.

Though it's an excellent printer, there's really nothing new on the Canon Pro9500 Mark II from the previous model

AMD's Phenom II has quickly established itself as a platform for more budget conscious consumers. What better than to pair it with an AM2+ 790GX motherboard that uses more affordable DDR2 memory? We give you the lowdown on the Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-UD4H.

even going the DDR3 route is increasingly affordable nowadays, with memory prices that can only go lower and chipsets with integrated graphics like the AMD 790GX and 780G

Get Robert Stack on the phone! In what could be the greatest tech unsolved mystery since the disappearance of Intel's Tejas, someone has kidnapped Premiere Elements 5.0 and 6.0! Just kidding. There's no crime here unless you believe that it's flat ...

Top-notch menus and titling ; SmartTags and SmartSound features ;

Problems burning to Blu-ray ; subpar encoding performance ;

Changes to the program include AVCHD editing support, which we welcome, and the addition of wizard-like features, some good, some so-so. InstantMovie, for example, allows you to easily turn a bunch of clips into a movie, parsing the best clips and ...

Nikon and Canon models in this focal length/aperture will set you back about $1,500 or higher. In contrast, Sigma's new 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM has a street price of just under $900.

In terms of a workhorse focal length, there are few photographers who wouldn't be caught dead without a quality 24-70mm f/2.8 lens in their camera bags. Nikon and Canon models in this focal length/aperture will set you back about $1,500 or higher. In ...

Introduction The Canon PowerShot SD970 IS succeeds the SD890 IS right in the middle of Canon's lineup. Available in April of 2009, Canon's suggested retail price is $379.99, but we expect that will fall to more reasonable levels rather quickly. ...

• 3-inch, 461,000 dot LCD display • 720p video recording with HDMI out • Small and attractive • Easy to use • Price • 37mm wide angle is sub-par • Mediocre maximum aperture

The Motorola Rokr S9 HD has a comfortable and secure design and great audio quality. The buttons are easy to use as well ;

The Motorola Rokr S9 HD can feel unwieldy when exercising or working out, and the Bluetooth connection cuts out occasionally if the paired device isn't positioned correctly. Also, the power button feels stiff and the charger jack cover isn't secured ...

The Motorola Rokr S9 HD is a simple and lightweight stereo Bluetooth headset, but take caution when using it for an active lifestyle.

Motherboards can't just sit quietly in your case and service your parts anymore. Today, motherboards also must advertise to the entire world that you have one badass system. Hoping to outdo all others, DFI's LAN Party UT X58 Core i7 motherboard ...

True tri-SLI support ; all SATA ports are forward-facing ;

Minimal BIOS tweaking from inside Windows ; no X-Fi mobo support ;

With tri-SLI as one possible config, DFI also properly laid out the SATA ports. All eight of the SATA ports on the board are accessible even with three huge GPUs in place. Another two eSATA ports are available on the backplane, too

Introduction Fujifilm is taking the plunge with the FinePix FZ33WP, the company's first waterproof point and shoot camera. We tried a pre-production model of the 10-megapixel camera at the PMA show in Las Vegas, and it looked to be an interesting ...

• Small, sleek design • Bright colors • Easy to use • Short zoom range • Proprietary USB port • Zoom control is awkward

The Asus VH236H has great movie and game performance, built-in speakers and headphone jack ;

Navigating the Asus VH236H's OSD can be confusing and frustrating and the display lacks ergonomic options ;

The Asus VH236H is a great-performing 23-incher with a welcoming low price.

Introduction Canon's foray into the world of super-tough cameras has produced the PowerShot D10, a cute-looking $329.99 camera that shoots at 12 megapixels with a 3x zoom, can handle water pressure to 33 feet, temperatures down to 14°F, and the ...

• Robust but cute • Interesting modular attachment system • Can handle a lot of water • Comparatively inexpensive • Large form factor • Only 3x zoom • Lack of manual control

We're unabashed fans of HP's Touch-Smart desktop machines, so we were really looking forward to getting our digits on the new technology in a convertible touch-screen notebook PC. But our eager anticipation only made the reality of the TouchSmart tx2 ...

Outstanding touch screen ; excellent handwriting recognition ;

Heavy for an ultra portable ; loud under load ; poor performance ; expensive ;

You can use the TouchSmart tx2 as a conventional notebook PC or rotate its 12.1-inch screen 180 degrees, lay it flat, and use the machine's tablet functionality. The 1280x800 touch screen uses active digitizing technology and supports the use of ...

It's been said that good things come to those who wait. We did wait for six whole months after the Nokia N97 was announced during Nokia World in December 2008. Thankfully, the wait is now over, and today we bring you the full review of Nokia's ...

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Introduction The PMA (Photo Marketing Association) trade show gave us a sneak peak at the latest ultra-slim digital camera from Canon, the PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH. With its impressive small measurements, 12-megapixel still photos, and 720p ...

• A nice ultra-slim, elegant design • Clear information and displays • Intuitive controls • A huge laundry list of auto features, scene modes, focus assist tools, face detection, etc. • Colors will appeal to a wide demographic • 720p video, but ...

Introduction The Z30 is a very compact, fairly inexpensive, 10-megapixel point-and-shoot that will be available soon from Fujifilm for around $180. We got our hands on a bright orange model at PMA in Las Vegas and the little Z30 showed us a couple ...

• Lots of playback effects and settings • Numerous continuous shooting and self-timer modes • Small and compact, but still includes 3x optical zoom • No manual controls • Awkward, clunky design results in poor grip • Cramped buttons on back side ...

Nokia's 2009 flagship phone offers a little bit of everything including: a touchscreen, full QWERTY keyboard, 5 megapixel camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, and access to Nokia's Ovi Suite of software. This is a case where more features, however, don't necessarily ...

Canon's base PowerShot SD model boasts boosted megapixels and the latest processing. But is that all that's changed for 2009? Read the full Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS review to find out.

Solid design. Good feature set for beginners. Viewfinder. Good low light ;

Some instances where the camera will produce mediocre images. No change from last year's SD1100 IS aside from hardware upgrades ;

Four HDMI inputs ; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding ; upconverts analog video signals to 1080p ; automatic speaker calibration system ; relatively inexpensive 7.1 AV receiver ;

Competitors offer more features for the same price ; cannot assign audio inputs ; poor image quality on upconverted analog video signals ; lacks a multichannel analog input ; no multiroom functionality ; onscreen display looks outdated ; cluttered ...

The Yamaha HTR-6250BL works well as part of the Yamaha YHT-791 home theater system, but it doesn't fare as well when compared to other standalone AV receivers.

Overview What's good: small and very pocketable, cool form factor, Footprints, 3.2 MP cam with geo-tagging, D-pad doubles as scroll wheel, TouchFLO, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, bluetooth, 3G.What's bad: Windows Mobile experience. TouchFLO helps a lot in this regard ...

The HTC Touch Pro2 features a sharp, spacious touch screen and an easy-to-use full QWERTY keyboard. The Windows Mobile smartphone also includes conference call management tools for business users and offers good call quality. It also has Wi-Fi, ...

The smartphone is heavy and bulky. No U.S. 3G support on this version and it's expensive. Onboard memory is low, and we would have liked an upgraded camera ;

With a feature set to match its large size, the HTC Touch Pro2 will be a great device for power and business users once it finally hits North America and adds U.S. 3G support.

Given that Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W230 ($199.99 direct) has the same 12.1-megapixel "Super HAD" CCD image sensor and "Carl Zeiss" premium lens as the $299 Cyber-shot DSC-T90, you'd expect them to produce pictures of identical quality. But that's not ...

Large LCD. Low noise up to ISO 800. Fast. Easy-to-use. Affordable ;

Major sharpness problems at image edges. LCD shows considerable motion blur ;

The 12.1-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230's price and features make it very attractive, but its image quality doesn't meet expectations.