LAPTOP Magazine April 2007 Table of Contents
Review
Asus W5fe The first laptop to fully support Vista's SideShow feature shows a lot of promise for the platform. Read Article >>
Review
Fujitsu LifeBook P7230 A stylish lightweight notebook that offers a lot of features and good battery life for a reasonable price. Read Article >>
Review
BlackBerry 8800 The Pearl's bigger brother sports a full-size keyboard and an exceptional built-in GPS system. Read Article >>
Review
HP iPAQ 510 Mobile Messenger HP's first Windows Mobile 6 phone packs in Wi-Fi and lots of talk time, but its Voice Command technology is no replacement for a keyboard. Read Article >>
Review
Motorola MOTORAZR V3xx Today's entertainment features wrapped in yesterday's clamshell design. Read Article >>
Contest
How Would You Fix Dell? The Person with the best suggestion wins a $100 check card. Read Article >>
Ultimate Notebook Upgrades
Think you're getting the best experience from your notebook? Think again. Find out what your laptop has been missing with our favorite upgrades and quick tips to get more speed, battery life, and fun out of your system. Whether you're running Windows XP, have upgraded to Vista, or are using a Mac, we have what your notebook needs right here.
Your firewall is up; you're running an antivirus program; and you know better than to open strange attachments-everything is under lock and key. So why is your identity (and bank account) still vulnerable? We investigate the biggest new security threats and a new breed of tools designed to track malicious behavior instead of just code.
Super Cells
It's time to retire your RAZR. From Apple's groundbreaking iPhone to LG's broadcast-quality TV phone to a dual-sided nano killer from Samsung, these are the mobiles on our wish list. Oh, and BlackBerry Pearl fans, there's a full-sized version of that here for you, too.
UP FRONT ARRIVALS
HP's voice-controlled smart phone; a GPS device that tells you the lowest gas prices and latest movie times; and a combination portable DVD player/iPod dock. MOBILE IMPACT
News & Views What happens when you never take your iPod earbuds out. Plus, Nokia's cell phone of 2010 and why ads are invading the small screen. HANDS-ON REVIEWSThorough evaluations of ten new notebooks, including the flash-based Sony UX Premium. Hands-on with Nokia's rockin' (and cheap) music phone, and two noise-canceling Bluetooth headsets face off. Plus, five of our favorite utilities and music phones under $100. TIPS & TRICKS HOW TO
5 TIPS
Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill Follow these quick tips to reduce your monthly bill. INSTANT EXPERT Windows SideShow Learn how this new technology will let you gather info from Vista notebooks without having to open them. BUSINESS EDGE MOBILE IT
Wireless e-mail is So Old School With these services deployed on smart phones, employees can access files, share calendars, and stay connected without stressing out the IT manager. BUSINESS TRAVELER
Get That First Class Seat Our travel writer reveals some little-known secrets on how to get bumped up from coach. Plus, where to stay, dine, and party in San Francisco. PRESENTATIONS
The (Easy) Projector Buyers' Guide Before picking up a random projector you found on sale, check out our five quick buying tips and compare 39 new models at a glance. DIVERSIONS PLAY
A flick about what can happen when you grow up too fast; and Donkey Kong returns to the DS. Plus, our editors recommend some new tunes for your iPod. ACCESSORIZE IT:
Notebook Webcams Whether you use them to make a conference call or to tuck the kids in at night, these five webcams make you feel like you're in the same room. PORTABLE PUNDIT CLASH AND CARRYIt's no secret Ultra-Mobile PCs haven't lived up to their initial hype. Check out our Pundit's suggestions on how to ready these miniature marvels for the masses.
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