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April 2008 - PC World Magazine
Table of Contents
Features
Give your browser, office apps, and multimedia programs new life with these 50-plus add-ons, tips, and tweaks.
Basic laptops and desktops have never been less expensive, but are you giving up too much if you go cheap? We tested 12 low-cost machines to find the real values.
Moderately powerful laptop has dedicated nVidia graphics, HDMI output, and an HD DVD reader.
Inexpensive PC with big hard drive succeeds at standard multimedia tasks, but its graphics are too weak for serious gamers.
Designer notebook with excellent battery life will appeal to both multimedia fans and frequent travelers.
Bargain-priced laptop has sweet built-in speakers, but it's too slow for demanding users.
The customization options on this zippy $999 portable will please picky shoppers, and it's fast, too.
Low-priced PC has capacious storage and good expansion options, but graphics performance and small monitor disappoint.
Thin and light portable with so-so speed could still satisfy budget-minded road warriors.
Delivers solid performance for basic tasks but not for fast-action games, and its compact case limits expansion.
The s3300z's diminutive size is a great fit for small spaces, but its unexceptional speed and limited expansion options are drawbacks.
Fine general performer is hampered by traits common to mini PCs, namely lackluster graphics and limited expansion options.
Whether you're looking for a job, a party, or long-lost friends, your ideal online meeting place is out there. We'll help you find it.
News & Trends
A look at a search engine for hotels and restaurants, a free workspace service, and an online database-creation service.
GPS, electronic compasses, and new software will soon let our phones show us around town.
Customizable Internet radio site implements social networking well.
Departments
Services for downloading or streaming movies sound great, but not if you're looking for 1080p HDTV content.
Also, a monitor maker goes missing; getting an overheating laptop battery replaced.
Less full-featured (and complex) than Microsoft Project, Celoxis, Clarizen, and SpotOn may be a better fit for small businesses.
Companies are turning to the wisdom of crowds to fight increasingly sophisticated phishing, spam, and nefarious sites.
Plus: Firefox rushes plug-in patch; how to lock down your digital picture frame.
The major suites promise to safeguard your private data--but their protections vary.
Lots of gadgets aren't worth the cost...in either your money or your time.
Reviews & Rankings
Overwhelmed by current events, your work, or your tons of tunes? Take control with these fresh perspectives.
We recommend portables with a screen bright enough to view outdoors.
PC buyers choose one version of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system over all others.
Feature-filled handset does most things well, but its touch screen lacks iPhone quality.
This pricey two-speaker system sounds as good as some 5.1 speaker kits.
Setup aside, this is the easiest universal remote we've found yet.
This one-stop social networking site has more attitude than functionality.
You get what you pay for with these two machines.
Here's How
Fix PC lock-ups, jump-start your cable modem, and diagnose problems with your router.
New Products
Thinner, more stylish, and better-connected sets are on the way--eventually. But don't expect huge price cuts anytime soon.
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