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LAPTOP Magazine December 2006 Table of Contents
One-Stop Shopping
Gadget Gift Guide Log onto www.laptopmag.com/gift and check out the hottest gifts for everyone on your list (and for every budget). Read Article >>
Feature Article/Review
Rumble in the Bronx We sent our intrepid reviewer to the Bronx to see if the Samsung K5 earns any street cred as a mini boombox. Read Article >>
Feature Article
Ready for Vista? Don't think your notebook can handle Microsoft's new OS? Check out our favorite Vista-ready notebooks for every user. Read Article >>
Laptop Buyers' Guide
Laptop Buyers' Guide Reloaded Our freshly updated guide will help you find the perfect notebook for your needs at the right price. Read Article >>
Feature Article
Cells that Rock Whether you want to load your MP3s or download tunes over the air, we've got the best music phones from every carrier. Read Article >>
Feature Article
Microsoft Zune Does a bigger screen plus Wi-Fi capability equal an iPod killer? Read Article >>
Feature Article
Sansa Rhapsody SanDisk and Real team up to deliver a tightly integrated music experience. Read Article >>
Notebooks of the Year
Whether you're finally retiring that bulky desktop, or you want a new notebook with enough muscle to handle Windows Vista, these are the laptops to buy right now.
Too Soon for Zune?
Microsoft hopes its wireless music player will change the way you listen to and share your music. Turns out there are a few obstacles-beyond the iPod-that could prevent this ambitious social networking experiment from getting off the ground.
Cell Phones for Kids (and Parents)
With much more than cute wallpapers, Disney's new mobile phone service offers features like parental controls and GPS tracking. We hooked up a family of four to see if it really gives parents peace of mind and is cool enough for teens.
25 Ultimate Gadget Gifts
Gift cards are so last year. We've got the perfect gadget for everyone on your list and for every budget. From $99 MP3 players to $999 multi-room music systems, these are the gifts they really want this holiday.
UP FRONT MOBILE IMPACT
News & Views Always obsessed with what's coming out next? You're not alone. We sit down with some gadget junkies to see how they feed their addictions. Plus, how SanDisk became the number two MP3-player maker behind Apple, why MySpace has become too mainstream, and the dumbest startup names ever. ARRIVALS
A trio of business rugged notebooks tough enough for whatever you can dish out; another sweet?looking music phone from LG; and a projector that will fit in the palm of your hand. AT YOUR SERVICE INSTANT EXPERT: Keylogging
Find out how identity thieves can track your every keystroke and what you can do to protect your personal info. 5 TIPS FOR:
Getting Ready for Windows Vista We mean other than buying a new notebook. These quick tips will help you decide what version of the OS to get, diagnose your system to see if you have the right specs, and more. HOW TO
HANDS-ON TEST TRACK
Samsung's pocket-sized boombox; an easy-to-use and affordable GPS navigator from TomTom; and T-Mobile's sexy new smart phone. DOWNLOADS
Apple's revamped iTunes can do a lot more, but at what cost? Plus, a multimedia-making tool that's jam-packed with features (maybe too many); and a simple way to transfer all of your old files to a new notebook. BEST FOR LESS:
Bluetooth Headsets Under $70 Chat away and keep your hands free with these bargain-priced headsets. GO WIRELESS CELL PHONE CENTRAL
The In Crowd We sort through the fine print of every carrier's in-network calling plans and help you decide whether they're bargains or traps. WI-FI NOW
Wireless Boosters Don't buy a new router if you don't need to. These products extend your Wi-Fi signal from the attic to the basement and everywhere in between. BUSINESS EDGE MOBILE IT
Wireless E-mail Made Simple Want to deliver wireless e-mail to your employees without hiring an IT guy (or securing additional financing)? These hosting providers will do all the heavy lifting. BUSINESS TRAVELER
Speeding Through Security A new registered-traveler program could mean the end of waiting in long security lines-if you're willing to pay. Plus, where to stay, dine, and party in San Diego. PRESENTATIONS
Finally, A New PowerPoint Office 2007 is on the way with new features and a whole new interface. We take a first look at the upgrades that will make your next pitch pop. ENTERTAINMENT TO GO CELLULAR IN STEREO
Check out the best ways to hear the music stored on your cell. From budget wired earbuds to stereo Bluetooth headphones, we pick the best. DIVERSIONS
Kill some time with the Man of Steel's return, Madden on your cell, and the 20th anniversary of Castlevania for the DS. PORTABLE PUNDIT Top 10 flops of '06Not every product can be a runaway success. With bad design or poor execution, these are the biggest disasters of the past year.
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