First Look (HD)

First Look: Nokia 2720 Fold

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

While still firmly in the camp of simple cell phones, the affordable Nokia 2720 Fold has some useful extra features.

First Look: Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5

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

The Bloggie CM5 isn't as compact as competing models from Flip Video and Kodak, but it delivers an above-average feature set and video for the money.

First Look: Multitouch on the Nexus One

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:18:19 PST

Google releases a software update that adds multitouch functionality to the Nexus One. Watch while we pinch and zoom.

First Look: Sony BDP-N460

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

The Sony BDP-N460's attractive mix of Blu-ray performance, relatively low price, and streaming media options--including Netflix--make it a solid midrange pick, despite some missing features.

First Look: Samsung SyncMaster F2380

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

The Samsung SyncMaster F2380 is a well-designed monitor with good performance that skimps on connection options.

First Look: HP Pavilion All-in-One MS225

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

Don't expect the world from HP's low-cost Pavilion All-in-One MS2255, but as a basic day-to-day PC for light-duty productivity or Web and media accessibility in the kitchen, it's a very good deal. You'd be wise to look here before considering an Atom-based Nettop.

First Look: Gateway SX2840-01

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

Gateway's SX2840-01 remains the budget PC to beat. Its combination of small size, fast performance, and living room competence make it one of the most flexible desktops on the market. That it has room to upgrade makes the deal that much sweeter. We recommend this desktop to anyone looking for a powerful, versatile low-cost computer.

First Look: Olympus E-PL1

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

For about $600 with the 14-42mm lens, the Micro Four Thirds-compatible E-PL1 is the most aggressively priced interchangeable lens camera to date.

First Look: Hands-on with Intel's Wireless Display

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

Does Intel's WiDi deliver on its promise of no-fuss PC-to-TV transmission?

First Look: Nikon Coolpix P100

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

The Nikon Coolpix P100 is a feature-packed 26x megazoom and nearly a complete overhaul of its predecessor, the P90.

First Look: JVC TH-BA1

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

VC's TH-BA1 sound bar home theater system is affordable, easy to use and sounds better-than-expected, but doesn't offer HDMI connectivity.

First Look: Trendnet TEW-639GR Wireless N Gigabit Router

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

The Trendnet TEW-639GR Wireless N Gigabit Router is a decent investment for Wireless-N home networking, offering a decent package at an affordable price.

First Look: Acer Aspire EasyStore H340-UA230N NAS server

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

The Acer Aspire EasyStore H340 is an affordable and flexible NAS solution for both homes and small businesses that don't require advanced features from their networks.

First Look: Epson WorkForce 310

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Epson WorkForce 310 is a cost-efficient all-in-one printer that gives you five separate ink cartridges with an automatic document feeder and a detailed control panel. Combine those features with its lightning-fast print speeds, and the WorkForce 310 is a worthwhile addition to your office arsenal.

First Look: Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (Intel Atom N450)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

Dell's basic Netbook adds better battery life and the newest Intel Atom CPU.

First Look: Cowon iAudio E2

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

In the world of supertiny MP3 players, the Cowon E2 delivers great sound, in spite of a confusing design.

First Look: Nikon Coolpix S640

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Nikon Coolpix S640 is a respectable midrange ultracompact with some improved shooting performance over other Coolpix models.

First Look: Samsung Stunt SCH-r100 (MetroPCS)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

Though light on features, the Samsung Stunt SCH-r100 is easy to operate. The addition of Bluetooth, speakerphone, and voice commands make it a serviceable entry-level phone, though call quality could be clearer.

First Look: Nokia E72 - black (Unlocked)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

Though the price might be off-putting to many, the Nokia E72 is a well-designed and full-featured messaging smartphone for business users.

First Look: Apple iPad

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

Brian Tong gets his hands on the Apple iPad and finds a feature Apple didn't show at the keynote.

First Look: Urbanears Plattan headphones

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

The Urbanears Plattan headphones are all about style, which unfortunately doesn't leave much room for great sound in this case. Beware of mushy bass, nasally mids, and an absence of clarity.

First Look: Jabra Extreme

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

Despite our fit issues, the Jabra Extreme's advanced features, excellent noise-cancellation, and affordable price tag makes it a great Bluetooth headset.

First Look: Thinksound Thunder 10mm headphones

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

The Thinksound Thunder 10mm headphones are a good value at their street price and should be a top consideration for those who like plenty of bass and natural sound.

First Look: Kodak EasyShare Z950

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

As long as you're a patient snapshooter, the Kodak EasyShare Z950 is a respectable compact megazoom camera.

First Look: Dell UltraSharp U2711

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

The Dell UltraSharp U2711 is a feature-rich monitor with incredible performance that earns its high price.

First Look: Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900BC

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

Though there's a lot to like about the Daily Edition, the appeal of Sony's first Reader to integrate cellular wireless connectivity is limited by its lackluster screen and high price tag.

First Look: Lexmark Impact S305

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

The Lexmark Impact S305's low price tag, simple setup, and straightforward features are sure to draw in budget customers with intermittent printing needs. With extra features like wireless printing and a media card reader, the Impact earns a solid recommendation.

First Look: Motorola Brute i680

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

The Motorola Brute i680 isn't pretty or flashy, but it delivers on call quality and its design should withstand the elements.

First Look: Apple Mac Mini (2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 160GB, Fall 2009)

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

The lower-cost Mac Mini offers respectable budget performance and Apple's usual compelling design, but a puny hard drive and a lack of HDMI hurt this system's value and overall potential. It's actually more versatile next to its budget-priced Windows competition than the higher-end Mac Mini, but this entry-level Mac is still best left to Apple loyalists.

First Look: Acer Ferrari One FO200

podcast@cnet.com (CNETTV.com) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST

Acer's auto-branded Ferrari One FO200 may look like an 11-inch Netbook, but it sports a dual-core AMD CPU and a mainstream laptop price to match.