First Look (HD)

First Look: Pentax K-x

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Pentax K-x is a fast, inexpensive dSLR with better-than-average low-light quality, despite flaws such as unreliable image stabilization.

First Look: Motorola Cliq XT - silver (T-Mobile)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Motorola Cliq XT is a nice alternative to the original Cliq, offering a sleeker design and enhanced multimedia capabilities.

First Look: Sony Ericsson Naite

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

With it's sharp display, steady call quality, and bundle of multimedia features, the Sony Ericsson Naite is a strong mid-range phone.

First Look: Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

Altec Lansing's Expressionist Plus FX3021 is a good compromise for someone looking for a compact, affordable 2.1 PC speaker that delivers decent sound.

First Look: Heartbeats by Lady Gaga Headphones from Monster

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Heartbeats by Lady Gaga Headphones are undeniably unique and there's little doubt that they'll attract fashionistas far and wide, but prospective buyers should be wary of potential fit issues and the overpowering low-end response.

First Look: LG BD570

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

As long as you don't need 3D compatibility, the LG BD570 offers the same mix of solid Blu-ray playback and media streaming that made its predecessor a hit.

First Look: Nokia 2660 (AT&T)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Nokia 2660 is an easy-to-use basic phone for making calls. It offers good audio quality, but it's slower than it should be.

First Look: Samsung Trill (U.S. Cellular)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Samsung Trill is a really great music phone with superb audio quality for U.S. Cellular customers.

First Look: Nokia E55 (unlocked)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Nokia E55 will please both business users and multimedia-minded consumers because of its slim profile, packed features, and wallet-friendly price.

First Look: Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7 980X Extreme)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

Falcon Northwest's Mach V set records in our lab thanks to an overclocked six-core CPU from Intel. An unfortunate problem with the graphics card resulted in physical damage to the inside of this PC, however. Assuming Falcon addresses the problem likes is says it will (we'll be checking), the Mach V will meet the needs of anyone in search of top-of-the-line performance.

First Look: Beyond E-Tech Duet W002 (unlocked)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Duet W002 can take two SIM cards, but it's nothing more than a poorly conceived iPhone imitation.

First Look: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is a very good compact megazoom with the added benefit of a built-in GPS.

First Look: Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station is a great device to quickly turn your USB external hard drives into a robust network storage solution. Its compact design and ease of use more than make up for its average throughput performance, which is fast enough for most casual file sharing and backup needs.

First Look: Synology Disk Station DS710+

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

For those who possess decent networking know-how, the Synology Disk Station DS710+ makes an excellent NAS server for any environment. It's best suited for home office and small-business applications.

First Look: Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t convertible Netbook tablet is priced to compete with the iPad, but underwhelming battery life and unpredictable touch response mar an otherwise sharp-looking portable.

First Look: Yamaha Tenori-On O

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

As a less-expensive version of the first Tenori-On music sequencer, the "O" succeeds in preserving functionality, but lacks the beauty and portability of the original.

First Look: Casio Exilim EX-G1

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Casio Exilim EX-G1 is a good snapshot camera built to take a beating, but its photos and shooting features are nothing special.

First Look: Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 PC speaker system is a superior combination of design and performance available at a fairly affordable price.

First Look: TomTom Ease GPS navigator

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The TomTom Ease features a greatly simplified menu structure and an entry-level price, but still manages to pack in advanced features such as text-to-speech.

First Look: Motorola Backflip

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

As AT&T's first Android phone, the Motorola Backflip offers a unique design but it's rather lackluster in the features and performance department. It's a decent choice if you're upgrading from a feature phone, but anyone looking for speed and power should look elsewhere.

First Look: HP Mini 210

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The versatile HP Mini 210 adds best-of features from other HP laptops, but its HD video card requires a still-in-beta Flash update for streaming video.

First Look: Tax app showdown

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:52:48 PST

We did our taxes six times while evaluating the best do-it-yourself tax prep app. Here's what we found.

First Look: Samsung SGH-T139

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Samsung SGH-T139 doesn't promise much, but it serves its purpose as a low-end phone for making calls.

First Look: HTC HD2 (unlocked)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The HTC HD2 is simply the best Windows Mobile phone out there, but its appeal could be hampered by its size and the upcoming Windows Phone 7 series.

First Look: Samsung SyncMaster P2770HD

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD is a great choice for those looking for a 27-inch monitor-HDTV combo.

First Look: Dell Mini 10 (HD)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST

Dell's popular Netbook adds HD video acceleration for a solid movie-watching experience, but requires a still-in-beta Flash update for streaming video.

First Look: FLO TV

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST

For television fanatics, FLO TV delivers a constant stream of subscription TV channels packed into a pocket-size, touch-screen device.

First Look: Logitech Speaker System Z523

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST

If you're looking for an affordable PC speaker-plus-subwoofer system, the Logitech Z523 is one of the best in its price class.

First Look: Sony Bravia KDL-52NX800

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST

Despite a picture that won't wow sticklers, Sony's edge-lit LED-based NX800 sets a high bar for beautiful design and well-executed features.

First Look: Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA IHT

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Polk Audio SurroundBar SDA IHT sounds better than most sound bars and puts a focus on simplicity, but its feature limitations and lack of a remote make it less appealing against the competition.