New Web Gems: Search Specialists (Chart)
When it comes to homing in on your Web searches, these sites get you to the information you're looking for on the double.
| Answers.com | The new question-and-answer site from GuruNet works really well for definitions, biographies, and explanations. |
| Become.com | Well-organized shopping search site gives not only current proces but also product reviews, owner forums, and other useful context. |
| Blinkx.tv | This video-search service allows searches of news-related video clips, movie trailers, and some radio programs. |
| FareChase | Yahoo's uncluttered travel search site doesn't make any sales pitches, and its search results are easy to refine. |
| Google Maps | The service delivers clear maps and relatively recent satellite images with one click. It's most useful for travel and vacation planning. |
| MSN Search Near Me | Microsoft's new local search component lets you simplify searches by asking for regional info only. Commerce-minded searches work best. |
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