The sound quality on both models is excellent. The lower-priced 240s have a slightly narrower frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) than the 440’s (10Hz to 22kHz), but both feature a fairly flat audio profile--meaning you hear the music as it was recorded, with natural reproduction across the audio spectrum.

All-in-one printers do everything, but usually at the expense of excelling at any single job. Not so with the Epson Artisan 810, which quickly spits out high-quality photographic prints and also ably takes care of your scanning, copying, and standard printing needs.

The gorgeous paintings, haunting music, unique story, and even humor (children of the '80s will appreciate all the Super Mario Bros. references) make Braid more than just a video game. It's a work of art.

The iP1 features a pair of 4-inch woofers and 1-inch dome tweeters mounted on a smoky acrylic face. Besides the dock connector, which sports Power, Volume Up/Down, and the aforementioned Bongiovi button, the unit is free of any extra bells or whistles, giving it a clean, elegant look.

In this latest release, Ableton has delivered a very strong balance of new features and interface tweaks, which will definitely please existing Ableton fans and likely turn the heads of folks more accustomed to using audio software like Apple’s Logic and Digidesign’s Pro Tools.

Pixelmator offers a Photoshop-esque experience for those who don’t know the ins and outs of Photoshop. While it lacks the depth of niche features that distinguish Adobe’s offering, it matches, and often beats, Photoshop when it comes to interface, usability, and speed, offering an extensive feature list of its own.

Using the MiFi is as simple as turning it on. The default network ID and password are on the bottom of the device, and you can edit settings via browser-based configuration pages. For road warriors, the MiFi can be tethered to your notebook computer, giving you an endless supply of Internet for as long as your laptop has power.

Dinglab’s “free-form” design is eye-catching, and the soft, knit Sock is pleasing to the touch as well. We didn’t mind that the Sock takes a little longer to put on our ’Book than a more standard zipped or Velcro-closed laptop sleeve does. Dinglab says you can use the Sock as a scarf or a hat, giving us visions of bundling up with it when the office AC gets a little too chilly.

This being an old-school game, you only have three lives and three continues with which to complete the 80-odd levels provided. What’s more, unlike modern games that hold your hand through difficult segments, the learning curve here is steep. Get past the first 10 or 15 levels and you’ll find yourself in a world of pain. But if you take the time to familiarize yourself with Qwak's nuances, we can guarantee that you'll be hopelessly addicted to it.

The single-DIN CDX-GT730UI is surprisingly versatile--Sony has all of your digital bases covered. If you’re still purchasing CDs from the corner music store, the built-in CD player covers your old-school needs. The auxiliary input is great for iPod shuffles and other MP3 players. But the real power is the USB connection at the front of the device.