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This is the camera that finally convinced me that digital will take over the world one day. Based on Canon's EOS 1-N body and extensively (very extensively) rebuilt by the wizards at Kodak, the 560 is one serious photographic tool. Read more

Teaching an old dog new tricks is what audio legend Henry Kloss has done with the Tivoli Audio Model One analog table radio. It's simply the best sounding table radio you will find for under $100. Read more

Over the past few years Samsung has leapt from anonymity to the big leagues in the consumer electronics world. The best new computer monitor on the market today is Samsung's new 24" Dual Analog/Digital LCD display.

The Samsung SyncMaster 240T itself is absolutely gorgeous with a picture to match. As a bonus, it can serve double duty as both the ultimate computer monitor as well as a widescreen DVD or HDTV display! The display offers both digital and analog inputs to serve even the most demanding computer graphics applications, as well as being a terrific video monitor for DVD or HDTV. This is the first monitor I have seen which offers ultra-high resolution (1920 x 1200 for you techies) for the most intricate computer displays, an extra-wide 170 degree viewing angle and the capability for you to watch your DVD movies and HDTV in widescreen format. Simply put, this is the best, albeit expensive, monitor in the business. Around $7,000.

The new Hitachi 55-inch DLP Rear Projection HDTV utilizes Digital Light Processing, a fairly new technology developed by Texas Instruments for delivering a picture to your TV screen. The "DLP" replaces the familiar "tube" used for years and has been adopted by many manufacturers for use in both front and rear projection television sets. DLP has proven to be one of the best new methods yet developed for delivering the high quality pictures that DVD and HDTV demand. Read more

The Photoshop 6 program/upgrade is a significant improvement to the gold-standard of imaging editing applications. Photoshop 6 is the best choice for those amateurs, as well as professionals, who need a professional quality image management package. It features a complete set of tools along with an incredibly well designed and improved user interface. No matter whether your photo needs are for the web, print or even video, Photoshop 6 simply offers the best combination of features available today. $609 or $199 upgrade. www.adobe.com

The Playstation 2 is hands down the best game system on the market. It also plays DVD movies and CD music, making it the ultimate multi function machine for the whole family. Find out more…

This digital meat fork from Brookstone takes the guessing out of grilling meat. Sensors inside its tongs calculate the temperature of your meat. Simply pre-select beef, lamb, pork, veal, turkey or chicken and insert. A light signals when it's time to take your dinner from the flames. Read more

Forget the fact that these printers offer TRUE photo quality (and even better in some cases), but most importantly, they each offer an unbelievable ability to make inkjet prints that last! Read more

This Bose -killer has an AM/FM Stereo/CD player and a two-alarm clock. The 88CD extends the bass response of its two full-range speakers on the front panel with an internal powered subwoofer that pushes its level of sound quality far beyond that of even the best boomboxes (or even rack systems). It's downright amazing to hear this small, unassuming table radio literally fill the room with warm, musical sound - close your eyes and you'll swear you're listening to a full-sized component system. Read more

Sharp takes a page out of Apple's success introducing its own iMac inspired microwave oven. Unlike other miniature microwaves, the Sharp unit can hold a full sized dinner plate on its rotating tray. Best of all, it sells for under $100. Great for the dorm room, it comes in a number of translucent colors including blueberry and orange. www.sharp-usa.com