Store it, network it, power it, record it, and project it with our selections in this category, which includes the best in solid-state drives, network-attached storage, and other hardware.
Crucial RealSSD C300
Solid-state drive; $600 Crucial's C300 is the first SSD we've tested to support 6-gigabits-per-second SATA, which enables faster write speeds because it can push more data through the pipe. This 256GB internal drive delivered top-flight overall performance and the best write performance. (#16 in the PCWorld 100)
Livescribe Echo Smartpen
Input device; $170 for 4GB, $200 for 8GB This slim second-generationsmart pen ties audio recordings to your handwritten notes, and you can listen to them by tapping your words with the pen tip. A repositioned USB port allows it to function as an input device when connected to a computer.(#40)
Western Digital 3TB My Book Essential
Hard drive; $250 If you need tons of space to store your stuff on a single drive, WD's 3TB My Book is for you. This four-platter USB 3.0 hard drive boasts speedy performance and blasts past previous capacity limits. (#42)
Clickfree Network CN2
Backup device; $140 for 500GB Clickfree's automated, simple-to-use software for this drive permits easy backups of multiple PCs connected on a network. (#43)
Seagate Momentus XT
Hard drive; $120 for 500GB This 7200-rpm, 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive packs 4GB of flash memory, an addition that helped propel this model far ahead of standard hard drives in performance. (#52)
Cisco M20 Valet Plus
Wireless router; $130 This speedy, full-featured wireless router doesn't force you to wade through endless menus to configure it. Other routers may be cheaper, but the Valet Plus is idiot-proof.(#53)
Innergie mCube Mini
Power adapter; $70 Skip the power brick--if you travel with a laptop that has modest power requirements, this tiny auto/air adapter is for you. It's extremely lightweight, and barely bigger than two thumbs. It powers any laptop requiring up to 65 watts at 15 to 21 volts. (#55)
iVina BulletScan S300
Scanner; $299 Portability, versatility, and performance are the highlights of this two-in-one, 600-dpi duplex scanner. Leave the detachable, 20-page automatic document feeder behind, and take just the USB-powered mobile scan module on the road to input forms, receipts, photos, business cards, and more. Automatic one-step scanning and uploading to Google Docs and other cloud-based services are bonuses.(#59)
Smartfish ErgoMotion Mouse
Input device; $50 This unique mouse rests on a pivot, so its position adjusts to match your motions. The result is surprisingly comfortable mousing. (#61)
Qnap TS-259 Pro Turbo NAS
Storage device; $600 This Intel Atom-powered, two-bay network-attached storage box impressed us with startlingly fast speed. The drive packs tons of business-oriented features (iSCSI, MPIO), and media-friendly software--as well as QMobile, an iPhone app for remote access. (#69)
Iomega eGo SuperSpeed USB 3.0
Hard drive; $140 for 1TB This pocketable hard drive boasts a USB 3.0 connection and speedy performance. It also includes Iomega's useful software suite, 256-bit AES hardware encryption, and increased drop tolerance. (#72)
Dell UltraSharp U2711
LCD monitor; $1099 Whether you like to open a lot of windows or your monitor doubles as your TV, having 27 inches' worth of pixels is a nice luxury. This panel has 2560-by-1440-pixel resolution, usesIn-Plane Switching technology, and has a quick response time that reduces ghosting and blur in games and movies. (#84)
Belkin Conserve Insight
Energy monitor; $29 Display energy usage the way it matters: in dollars. Just plug in your devices to learn how much you'll pay to leave them connected to the juice. Or flip the strip's switch to turn everything off at once. (#89)
3M MPro120
Projector; $350 One of the best pocket-size projectors we've seen, this model can handle presentations to small audiences under low light, and it can also display a 60-inch-diagonal image when you position it 6 feet from the screen. (#91)
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
Input device; $70 Talk about slick, portable design. You can pack this mouse flat for storage; when ready for use, it curves upward into a comfortable arch. And the touch-sensitive center strip replaces a scroll wheel. (#95)
TomTom XXL 550-TM
GPS; price $200 With a larger-than-average 5-inch screen, this is our pick as the year's top navigation device. The revamped interface makes it even easier to use than previous models, and the included
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