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Apple OS X Lion is hands-down the best consumer OS on the market today.

Simple to use and extremely useful, Dropbox for Android is a file synchronization app will keep all of your files in step. You can't move files among folders, but it's still a very capable app.

The CRU-Dataport ToughTech Duo QR rugged, RAID-equipped hard drive is made for photographers and videographers in the field.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X130e is a semi-rugged netbook, outfitted with enough padding to survive the day-to-day dings of traveling across campus or running from terminal A to B.

The 24-megapixel Sony Alpha 65 is capable of shooting at a blazing fast 9 frames per second with continuous autofocus, but is held back by a kit lens that doesn't match the quality of its high-resolution image sensor.

The LG Marquee has a bright, beautiful screen and plenty of Android power for Boost Mobile users.

The Monster iSport Immersion In-Ear Headphones are waterproof and can be washed, making them ideal for the gym, but they're a bit expensive compared with other exercise-focused earphones.

Sony's XBA-NC85D is the first-ever in-ear noise canceling earphone pair without an in-line box to house the circuitry, but it suffers from some deep bass distortion and a high price tag.

The Able Planet Clear Harmony NC1050 offers excellent audio performance and very good noise cancellation, making it a solid competitor in a crowded field led by Bose.

The Energy Power EM-2.1 PC speaker system provides affordable audio and fits entirely on your desktop, but a little more money can get you a lot more performance.

The Apple iPhone 4S for Verizon Wireless is the carrier's best iPhone yet—but a lack of 4G keeps it from the top of the heap.

Its elegant looks and significant expandability are the biggest assets of the Cooler Master Cosmos II PC case.

Complete may not offer the smoothest tax prep experience, but needy users and those who switch from the competition can use it to do their federal (but not state) returns for free.

iCloud dutifully backs up your Apple devices and can synchronize a lot of data, but don't mistake it for a true file-syncing service.

Featuring easy, pick-up-and-play action and numerous levels to complete, Sea Wolf is an extremely enjoyable iOS timewaster.

Want to quickly transfer a file from your Android device to your PC, but can't find a cable? There's an app for that—Software Data Cable.

The Asus ET2410IUTS-B018C provides quad-core processing, integrated Wi-Fi, a healthy port selection, and an HDMI input to extend the useful life of the monitor, all for a reasonable price.

PocketCloud is a free Android app that provides quick and easy access to a remote Windows or Mac machine.

The NP43 from NEC Display Solutions of America is a small, highly portable projector for traveling businesspeople who need to quickly set up and run presentations.

The Verbatim Store 'n' Go Hard Drive for Macs puts one step forward, but is ultimately pricey for what it does.