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LAPTOP Magazine August 2007 Table of Contents
Wi-Fi Review
T-Mobile Hotspot @home Reviewed
Want to get better reception at home and make Wi-Fi calls on the road? We go hands-on with T-Mobile's innovative new calling service.
Best of the Web
Wackiest Web 2.0 Sites [Coming Soon]
Our top 50 list didn't have enough room for these sublimely strange sites.
Making History
Most Important Notebook Designs of All Time [Coming Soon]
Remember the original iBook? Or IBM's Butterfly keyboard? See where these systems rank on our list.
The Votes Are In...
Best & Worst of 2007 (So far)
Find out which products and technologies shone during the first half of the year-and which ones flopped.
Bonus Reviews
Dell XPS M1330
Dell's Dream Ultraportable

LG MUZIQ
Sprint's Best Music Phone?
Zap the Crap
PC Decrapifier
Give your PC a performance boost by eliminating unwanted, system-dragging crapware.

Ubuntu 7.04 [Coming Soon]
Linux you might actually use.
Bargains that Rock
Saving big doesn't mean you have to settle. Our Best Mobile Buys award winners prove that you can get the features you want at a price that's nice. From the top five back-to-school notebooks to our top phones for every carrier, these are the gadgets to get.
Top 50 Web 2.0 Sites
It's time to bookmark some sites that will help you do everything from sending huge files in a flash to rolling your own radio station. Plus, a pundit and stay-at-home mom weigh in on what the latest Web revolution really means.
GPS Buyer's Guide
A good navigator is easy to find-if you know what to look for. So read our top five buying tips, check out our favorite picks for your budget, and compare 30 of the latest models at a glance.

ARRIVALS

The real RAZR sequel is here, but what can it do? Plus, Dell's sweetest ultraportable yet and the coolest mouse we have ever seen.

MOBILE IMPACT

News & Views
What happens when you force someone to go retro and ditch his BlackBerry for a pay phone, and Wikipedia for the library? Hint: It wasn't pretty. Plus, an exclusive Q&A with Pandora about its mobile ambitions and what notebook makers are doing to make design truly personal.

REVIEWS

Hands-on with the slick and smart Helio Ocean; a BlackBerry and Windows Mobile throw-down; and the best iPod accessories you can take anywhere.

HOW TO

5 TIPS

Get Rid of Bloatware 
Trial software can be a good thing, except when it brings your notebook to a crawl. Here's how to give the programs you don't need the heave-ho.

INSTANT EXPERT

DirectX 10: Xtreme Eye Candy
You've never seen graphics like this. Learn why this technology has gamers salivating and where you can get it.

MOBILE IT

Time to Go Centrino Pro?
Think of it as remote roadside assistance for notebooks. Intel's new technology lets IT departments troubleshoot and push out critical patches-no deskside visit required.

BUSINESS TRAVELER

Booking a Last-Minute Trip
Snag that airline ticket or hotel room with seconds to spare without draining your bank account. Plus, where to stay, dine, and party in Dallas.

PRESENTATIONS

Powerpoints from Your Smart Phone
These two Bluetooth accessories let you leave your notebook behind, but are the tradeoffs worth it?

DIVERSIONS

Play
This month's hottest DVD and mobile game releases, plus the staff's favorite movies and music.

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