HP and Voodoo PC have joined forces to create our top pick for best PC Desktop. The Blackbird, like the Blackbird SR71 Spy plane it was named after, is in a class of its own. This is way beyond a PC for simply surfing the web and sending out email. This is a powerful system designed with the high end gamer in mind. This Desktop is beautifully designed both inside and out. The Blackbird is complete with all the latest technologies. It is both a powerful and feature rich PC. The blackbird offers a liquid cooled processor, multiple media inputs right on the case and the option of adding up to five swappable hard drives so you can swap your favorite media quickly, makes this the perfect choice for gaming or even a high end media center.

The Inspiron 531s has a slim space saving design that doesn't compromise on quality or available options. Even though it may be smaller than most mini towers, it still packs a punch. Even at the $499 price configuration, you still get a powerful enough system to more than satisfy most users with a fast AMD Athlon 64 X2 series processor, 1GB of ram, a large 250GB hard drive and even a 19” Flat Panel Monitor. This system has plenty of ports with a whopping 8 USB ports and optional WIFi or a Bluetooth add on. The 531s is a simple PC yet durable and reliable at a good price. This is a PC that can satisfy everyone from the home user to the business user to the casual gamer depending on your configuration.

There’s something about the rumble of a controller as your avatar takes a direct hit or your car slams against a wall. PlayStation owners who grew used to that controller functionality now get it back in this ultra-sleek, ergonomically designed controller. The Zero is the first PS3 controller to support both vibration, or rumble, as well as the motion-sensor tilt functionality of the SIXAXIS controller.

The Zero powers up for over 25 hours of gaming, using NiMH rechargeable batteries. That power handles the rumble as well as the LED back-lit action buttons, making it easy to see your options in the dark. The hybrid metal-resin design just feels right in your hands, which makes long hours blowing away aliens in Resistance all the more fun.

When it comes to shooters like Epic Games’ Unreal Tournament 3 and Activision’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, PC gamers rule the day with their mouse and keyboard controls. While PS3 does support mouse and keyboard controls, they simply don’t translate well to most home entertainment set-ups. But Splitfish has solved this dilemma with the Frag FX, which serves up accurate headshots (a frag button slows down targeting movement for better accuracy) and easy Internet navigation on Sony’s console.

The device comes with a mouse that rests on a hard surface, easy to put on your lap or a desk, and a second analog controller. Every button can be programmed. In fact, you can program routine commands like gun reloads to a mouse motion for instant ammo. This peripheral is best used for first-person and third-person shooters, as well as online navigation and PlayStation Home.

The Vasque Mantra tops the list of women’s cross trainers by delivering work boot durability with all the athletic flexibility and versatility of a high-end running shoe. The sole is engineered to grip even the most rugged terrain, yet the breathable air mesh interior and generously padded ankle are almost comfortable enough to play basketball in. It’s pretty darn good looking too, so if you’re looking for a shoe that performs as well on the road as off, then the Vasque Mantra deserves a solid look.

If based purely on quality, the New Balance 621 might belong with the Best of the Best, but since the premium priced New Balance WT 1110 was already on that list, I decided to put the 621 at the top of the economy class. This may be your best bet for an indoor trainer if your looking for a shoe to wear to the gym, ride the stationary bike while there, and maybe meet some friends for a drink at the sports bar afterward. You won't want to log 25 miles of running a week on it, but the New Balance 621 is a solid, economical cross trainer for everyday use.