The IBM ThinkPad T43 delivers similar performance but lesser battery life than the identically designed ThinkPad T42; we think the latter remains the better buy.

The ATI Radeon X800 XL is unmatched when it comes to providing top-notch 3D speed at a low price. It’s our current favorite standalone card.

Maxtor’s Shared Storage Drive is great, especially for those unfamiliar with networking. Geeks should also consider the Buffalo LinkStation.

It’s a configurable and well-supported budget PC, but the Dell Dimension 3000 trails eMachines in terms of performance and features.

The low-key design of the Deskjet 6840 hides a solid performer that will briskly churn out text, graphics, and photos for up to five networked PCs.

In theory, a print server can be useful, but the Linksys WPS54GU2 is not reliable enough for us to recommend.

Although not the brightest, lightest, or most feature-filled projector on the market, the Hitachi Performa CP-RS55 can lay claim to the best price tag, and it may well represent the best all-round value available.

The Satellite P35-S611 is an affordable 17-inch multimedia laptop that’s adequate for basic home use–not for serious gaming.