Articles on Performance

Samsung S3 Slim (4GB)

Review The MP3 player market does nothing but benefit from the decline in flash memory prices. One of many examples can be found in the Samsung S3 Slim, a super slick-looking device that comes in 4GB and 8GB versions for just S$129 and S$189, respectively. The S3 delivers a good value, thanks to excellent...

Windows Defender (version 1593)

Review Windows Defender (version 1593)

LG 42LH50YD (42-inch LCD)

Review The LG 42LH50YD is a very capable television with a smattering of features, but don't buy it simply for the 200Hz mode.

Toshiba NB200 (Intel Atom N270 processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM)

Review The first Toshiba Netbook, the NB100, may have been a hoo-hum machine with uninspired design and features, but its 10.1-inch successor is a total revamp on how the Japanese company makes a low-cost minilaptop. Decked out with a full-sized keyboard and good battery life, the Toshiba NB200's...

Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player

Review Ever since standalone Blu-ray players hit the market, there's been a great deal of anticipation for an Oppo Blu-ray player, mainly because of the company's reputation for making excellent DVD players. Oppo held out for quite some time, and in retrospect, it was a smart move. Almost all the early...

CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009 (5-Users, Box Set, Download)

Review CA Internet Security Suite 2009

Yamaha RX-V565 A/V receiver

Review The Yamaha RX-V565 has four HDMI inputs and plenty of analog video connections, but lacks the ability to assign inputs, which limits its flexibility. It also has the ability to upconvert analog video signals to 1080p over its HDMI output, but the quality of the video is poor enough that you're...

Yamaha RX-V665 A/V receiver

Review We've been critical of some Yamaha receivers in the past for not offering as many features as the competition, but we've always been impressed by their sound quality. That's why when we previewed the Yamaha RX-V665, we were a little worried that the weight was substantially lower than last year's...

Pentax X70

Review As first efforts go, the Pentax X70 superzoom camera is strong, though it succumbs to problems seen throughout the category--namely slow performance and a noticeable decline in photo quality above ISO 200. The camera's 26mm-equivalent wide-angle lens with 24x optical zoom is certainly very flexible...

Nikon Coolpix S70

Review The Nikon Coolpix S70 is an impressive leap forward in design and functionality from its predecessor, the S60. That camera, while it has an excellent design, sports a touchscreen LCD that we found occasionally frustrating to use. That's not great considering operating the shooter was nearly all...

Casio Exilim EX-FC100

Review There's no doubt the high-speed photo- and movie-capture features of the Casio Exilim EX-FC100 are remarkable given its size and price. Its features tackle one of the biggest problems with point-and-shoot cameras: Missed shots due to slow performance. Even its regular shooting performance is...

Nikon Coolpix S640

Review Featuring a flat front panel and a boxy countenance, the Nikon Coolpix S640 doesn't scream anything in particular when you take it out of the box. There are no dangerous curves, no odd protrusions or quirky exterior additions. It's a lightweight, pocket-sized camera that houses a 5x optical zoom...