Computer Multimedia Reviews and Rankings

Best 2.1 PC Speakers

Winner: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Speaker System
The tinny little speakers that normally come with computer systems are pretty pathetic, and upgrading them to something great doesn't cost a lot. But some...

Best Budget PC Speakers

Winner: Logitech S220 2.1 Speaker System
These basic speakers are very inexpensive and will definitely sound a whole lot better than the speakers bundled with your desktop PC or your laptop...

Best Sound Card

Winner: HT Omega Claro Plus 7.1 Sound Card
Computer sound cards process input and output audio signals that programs use. Many computer motherboards come with an onboard sound processing chip built...

Best Laptop Speakers

Winner: Logitech V20 2.0 Speaker System
Laptops are great. They're portable, powerful and easy to use. However, many laptops – particularly smaller models – have a major weakness. The speakers....

Best Gaming PC Speakers

Winner: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System
Modern video games feature surround sound to provide gamers with a more immersive and enjoyable gaming experience. While you don’t need a surround sound...

Best Mac Webcam

Winner: Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac
Apple has long since discontinued production of their excellent iSight external webcam, instead choosing to rely on built-in iSight cameras for many of...

Best PC Speakers

Winner: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System
If you listen to music or play games on your PC, speakers are one of the first things to upgrade. Generally you should stick with a 2.0 or 2.1 (included...

Best 5.1 PC Speakers

Winner: Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System
5.1 surround sound speakers are ideal if you watch a lot of movies on your PC or play a lot of games. While setup and placement can be difficult,...

Best Webcam

Winner: Logitech C910 Webcam
Whether you’re video chatting with friends and family or video conferencing for business, you’ll need a webcam to talk face-to-face. While...

Best Powered Stereo PC Speakers

Winner: M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Deluxe Powered Studio Monitors
Most users think that they need a subwoofer to get good sound for games or movies. And it's true that the best 2.1 and 5.1 systems come with big floor...

Best Cheap Webcam

Winner: Rosewill RCM-8164 Webcam
Webcams can add a whole new dimension to your online experience. Using a webcam allows you to participate in video conferences, as well as taking still...

Best Digital Media Receiver

Winner: Seagate STCEA201-RK FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player
Anyone who has a wide variety of audio, video and image files on their computer will find a digital media receiver very useful. These devices provide a...

Best Wireless PC Speakers

Winner: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless Computer Speakers
Being tethered to your computer or iPod is fine when you spend all your time sitting in one place, but if you like to move around and want great sound from...

Best Video Capture PCI Card

Winner: Pinnacle Studio MovieBoard
Installing a dedicated video capture PCI card is a great way to gain full video capture functionality without relying on external devices for support....

Best Laptop Webcam

Winner: Logitech Portable Webcam C905 / QuickCam Pro for Notebooks
Many laptops these days come without a built-in webcam, and many users seek the added functionality that they bring. Although there are plenty of webcams...