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Computer Reviews

Why Apple Leaves Low-End Computers to the Competition

Its adherence to a graceful design esthetic and a limited lineup keeps margins sky-high

Lenovo's ThinkPad vs. Acer's Timeline

Lenovo's ThinkPad T400s sells for $1,600. The similar Acer Timeline 3180 costs $900. What does the extra money buy?

Touch Gives Desktop PCs New Life

Stylish designs with sophisticated touch technology could entice laptop defectors back to desktop PCs

Digital Entertainment

An iPad in Your Pad? It's Up to the Apps

Apple's new device is lovely and loaded with potential, but it won't fly unless there's cool content to go with it

Web DNA Tests Raise Self-Absorption to a New Level

In which the writer compares the sometimes scary, sometimes entertaining services of Navigenics, 23andMe and deCODEme

Roku Moves Beyond Netflix

The set-top box maker adds content and new models. Video from Amazon.com and other sources is streamed seamlessly from the Web to your TV

On the Go

Palm's Pre Plus: Your Pocket's a Hot Spot

The new smartphone lets friends and family into your private Wi-Fi circle

Nexus One: Not a Game-Changer

Google's new smartphone will be the new cool thing—for a month or two. But it won't take the wind from Apple's sails

In GPS, Google Is Still a Little Lost

Its navigation software usually gets you to your destination—unless it thinks you're on the wrong side of the Atlantic

Managing Your Computer

Browser Wars: The Sequel

Chrome, Safari, IE 8, Firefox, Opera...there's never been a better time to explore your options

Logging on at Warp Speed

Booting up can feel like an eternity. Here's how to get closer to the "instant-on" PC

Multitouch Moves to the Big Screen: PCs

Windows 7 is enabling Lenovo, HP, and other makers of laptops and desktops to incorporate iPhone-inspired touch functions

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