Our 2007 Picks for Tech
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Xbox 360
Microsoft's Xbox 360 console offers a strong library of action and racing games, as well as the excellent online game service, Xbox Live, for online play, friends lists, chat, and Xbox Live Arcade, which offers dozens of additional games for download. Be sure to get a model with a hard drive!
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Wii
Nintendo's Wii console offers a unique control scheme based off of its wireless Wii Remote controller. The console offers a group- and family-friendly experience with party games, as well as more-traditional game experiences--along with a library of classic downloadable games from the system's Virtual Console library.
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PS3
The Sony PlayStation 3 is a powerful console with impressive graphics, as well as a built-in Blu-Ray player for high-definition video buffs. The PS3 also features online play via PlayStation Network, for online multiplayer as well as full game downloads. The 80GB model has more hard-drive space, but the 60GB model has better PS2 emulation.
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PSP Slim & PSP
The Sony PlayStation Portable is a sleek-looking handheld whose powerful hardware delivers graphics and audio performance to rival the classic PlayStation 2 system, and the sleek new PSP Slim is lighter, can charge via USB, has more memory, and can output video!
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DS Lite
The Nintendo DS remains a well-rounded handheld system with an unusual control scheme that offers both a traditional gamepad and buttons, and also a touchpad with a stylus. The DS is home to many family-friendly games, as well as some great action, strategy, and puzzle games.
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HP Blackbird 002 Desktop System
The Blackbird 002 desktop system from HP is a powerful gaming computer that can be customized with high-end processors and video hardware right out of the box.
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Dell XPS m1710 Notebook System
The m1710 XPS notebook from Dell is one of the most powerful notebook computers on the market today and offers robust graphical capabilities and widescreen video options.
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SteelSeries Siberia Headset
This top-of-the-line USB headset offers full support for virtual 7.1 surround sound and is designed for MP3 listening and more importantly, for gaming.
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Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
The G9 Laser Mouse is a surprisingly versatile game mouse with changeable grips, multiple scroll wheel modes, and highly adjustable mouse sensitivity.
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Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse
This high-end gaming mouse features a quick-launch button for Windows Vista users, and it even has an LCD display!
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Nyko Wii Recharge Station
This handy recharge station will help keep your Wii Remote controllers fully charged and ready for action.
