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Mobile Computing: Going Away for Awhile?

James A. Martin

Mobile Computing News, Reviews, & Tips

First Look: Lenovo's New ThinkPad X60s

Fast and well-designed, the new Lenovo ThinkPad X60s ($2299) is one of the best ultraportables available, writes PC World reviewer Dan Sommer--although it leaves out some features you'll find on comparable laptops. It doesn't have an integrated optical drive, but its design and performance are top-notch, earning a rating of 84 (very good).

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Mobile Web: Opera Tries to Simplify Mobile Commerce

Opera Software has released the Opera Mini 2.0 browser, which is designed to make the purchase of ring tones and other mobile content easier. A new feature eliminates the need for cell phone users to send a text message in order to authorize a purchase. Opera Mini 2.0 has other new features, including the ability to allow you to download files such as MP3s and images.

VoIP News: Skype 2.5 Promises More Ease of Use

The beta version of Skype 2.5, recently released, is designed to make international dialing easier and provide new payment options for Skype's fee-based services. Skype also announced it is piloting a new community conference call service called Skypecasts, which can handle up to 100 callers.

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