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Top 10 must-have gadgets

(Nov 11, 2009)

Laura K. Cucullu Laura K. Cucullu
Features editor
This month's picks include the HTC Hero and a set of Monster headphones. What else is hot on our most recent Must-Have Gadgets list? There's the Palm Pre and a sub-$400 Netbook. 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

Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.

Price: $364.99 - $389.00 (check prices)

Review date: Sep 11, 2009

  • 4h stars

      Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)

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-hour-plus battery life.

Price: $329.41 - $369.99 (check prices)

Review date: Jun 23, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)

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: $151.98 - $199.99 (check prices)

Review date: Apr 29, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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HTC Hero

While it could use a boost in the performance department, the HTC Hero is the most feature-packed Google Android device to date, bringing some notable improvements and a highly customizable interface.

Price: $179.99 - $599.99 (check prices)

Review date: Sep 16, 2009

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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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 - $499.99 (check prices)

Review date: Jun 5, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)

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: $149.99 - $229.95 (check prices)

Review date: Feb 21, 2008

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)

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: $257.99 - $319.99 (check prices)

Review date: Sep 10, 2008

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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Monster Turbine Pro In-Ear Speakers

The Monster Turbine Pro earphones offer a sleek and stylish design and plenty of deep, thumping bass. If you have money to burn, these are a nice choice.

Price: $279.95 (check prices)

Review date: Oct 8, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

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: $169.97 - $170.00 (check prices)

Review date: Apr 3, 2009

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)

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 near the head of the class of 2009.

Price: $1,117.88 - $1,444.06 (check prices)

Review date: Apr 3, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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