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Top 5 Google search terms

It's been three months since we last checked the psyche of the world based on the fastest-rising search terms in Google. This time the Turks are back, and so is some idiocy regarding Facebook.

Watch the video to find out all five, then post your answer to the trivia question in the comments below. We'll draw one of the first 10 people to answer correctly to win the lame prize.

Last week's lame prize answer: Gavilan SC

Top 5 best laptops

The kind of mobile computer referred to as a notebook or laptop has risen to become the dominant form factor, but there are so many choices. From the tiny lightweight and cheap Netbook to the large, bulky, and competent desktop replacement laptop, the options are dizzying.

So CNET's Dan Ackerman and Scott Stein put together a list of the best laptops to help narrow things down. Take a look at our countdown, then come back here and post your best guess to the trivia question in the comments below. We'll pick one of the first ten people who … Read more

Top 5 most popular products for February

Time to check in on the pageviews report here at CNET to see which product reviews are getting the most traffic. We figure a high number of people looking at a review means it must be pretty popular. So this Top 5 counts down the most popular products based on how many people read our reviews. And all you read about these days is phones, at least in large numbers.

Of course, there is still a lame prize, so watch the video, then come back here and post your answer in the forums. We'll pick a winner from the … Read more

Best desktop computers

This week, we look at five desktop computers that represent the best in their classes. Oh, yes! Desktop computers, my friend. They are still kicking! Don't let those Netbook-toting hipsters tell ya different.

As usual, there is a lame prize, and this one is quite special. And probably quite lame. So watch the video, and get the question, then post your answer below. If you are one of the first ten people to get it right, you're entered in the drawing to win.

Last week's answer: Rob Glaser.

Top 5 worst downloads of 2009

CNET Download's Seth Rosenblatt just dug himself out of the avalanche of software that his team reviews every year. And in his hand was a list of the worst downloads of the year.

And he's willing to share. By worst this year, Seth means the biggest failures, so the coding, presentation, and features of these apps might be decent, but they let us and their customers down in a big way.

Go watch the video, listen to the trivia question, then come back here and post your comments and answer below. We'll draw a random name from … Read more

Top 5 1980s computers

I just got back from CES 2010, which always has me longing for simpler times. So this week, I thought I'd do a little nostalgia Top 5, presenting the top 5 computers of the 1980s. Put on your leg warmers, don that Members Only jacket, and pop some Wham! in your cassette player. We're about to go Reagan era on you.

And after you watch the show, don't forget to come back here to answer the trivia questions for a chance to win. Be one of the first 10 people to answer the questions correctly and you'… Read more

Top 5 CES vaporware

Editors' note: Update, ha! Well, this happens sometimes. Turns out that Psyko Audio Labs DID ship some headphones this year and some customers e-mailed with pictures, so it must have happened. My apologies to Psyko Audio! But I'm excited the product is real, because it's a good one.

OK, folks. This is our last Top 5 of the year. And it's obviously meant to sync up with the start of our year when we head to CES first thing in 2010.

So watch the show to get a look at some of the products we loved last … Read more

Top 5 Predictions for 2010

As part of our cavalcade of year-end Top 5s, I present my crystal ball. I have seen the future...and it is wonderful! It's filled with correct predictions by me. Sure, last year I got like .5 out of 5 right. So what? I predict I will do better this year.

So watch the video and come back hear to answer the trivia question for a chance to win the lame prize. I predict one of you will win!

Top 5 best products of 2009

The year is all but over. All over but the counting. Actually, we got the counting done early, so it's truly just over. We finished the year early! Yay!

And as a reward you'll be getting a bunch of Top 5s all at once. Starting with this one, the best products of 2009. The ranking is based on the editors' rating our CNET reviewers gave the products with editors' choice awards, and your user ratings are used as tie-breakers.

So watch the video, then head back to this post and answer the trivia question in the comments below. … Read more