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LAPTOP Magazine July 2007 Table of Contents
Tech Support
You Grade the Notebook Vendors
Share your technical support nightmares--and happy endings.
Q & A
Exclusive Google Q&A
How the search king plans to rule the mobile world.
Accessorize It
Pimp Your Laptop
Get the most out of your new (or old) notebook with our favorite add-ons.

Burn down the walled garden! [coming soon]
Testing the big four wireless carriers' openness to off-deck apps.
Big-Screen Entertainer
HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Notebook
Featuring a dual-hinged 20-inch widescreen display, Intel's next-generation Centrino technology, and all the multimedia bells and whistles you can dream up, the HP HDX is one smokin' desktop replacement.
Sidekick for grownups
Helio Ocean
This powerful and easy-to-use messaging phone crams a tidal wave of features into a groundbreaking dual-slider design.
Notebook Review
Sony VAIO FZ
Blu-ray for Under Two Grand
Look out, iPhone
HTC Touch
It doesn't have the multimedia might of the iPhone--or 3G--but this sleek Windows Mobile 6 phone's unique touch interface makes it easy to find what you want fast.
eNewsletter
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25 Things You Can Do with Your Cell Phone We've rounded up our favorite apps, mobile services, and sites that let you do everything from getting RSS feeds and staying in shape to using your cell to shop for the best local deals. Plus, how to access your PC from your clamshell.
Gotta-have Summer Gadgets Whether you're on a plane, in the car, or even in your own backyard, you'll stay connected and entertained with our top picks for the lazy days ahead.
Tech-Support Showdown: Can You Get Help When You Need It?  Never-ending hold times, foreign accents, and the inability to answer basic questions seem to be the plagues of most tech-support hotlines. But fear not, we went undercover again to see which of the top notebook vendors make the grade.
11 Ways to Fix Your Laptop  From massaging away dead pixels to recovering from the blue screen of death, we'll take you through some of the most common problems that notebook owners face and share some quick remedies to get your system back up to speed.

UP FRONT

ARRIVALS 
HP's drool-inducing multimedia powerhouse; Canon's latest high-def camcorder; and TomTom's extra-widescreen GPS navigator at a bargain price.
 
MOBILE IMPACT
News & Views
 
Are you ready for the Google phone? We tackle the rumors and give you the scoop on the Internet giant's real mobile strategy. Plus, why social networking is going wireless; and your complete guide to the biggest new players in Web TV.

REVIEWS

Verizon's first broadcast-quality TV phones face off; five iPod speaker docks under $100; and the best (and worst) personalized start pages from Google, MSN, Yahoo, and more.

TIPS & TRICKS

HOW TO
5 TIPS
Easy Upgrades For Your Home Network
 
Beef up security, increase your range, and free your media content with these easy Wi-Fi add-ons.
 
INSTANT EXPERT
Next-Gen Centrino: Made For Vista
 
Learn how Intel's new processor technology is increasing graphics performance, improving battery life, and bumping up wireless performance.

BUSINESS EDGE

MOBILE IT
Google's Low-cost Goliath
 
Why pay more? Find out what Google's enterprise apps can offer your business and why it might be time to switch. 

BUSINESS TRAVELER
Must-have Mobile Travel Tools 
Our expert rounds up the best cell phone tools for keeping you on time, at the right gate, and in the know while traveling. Plus, where to stay, dine, and party in Atlanta.

PRESENTATIONS
Avoiding Projector Meltdowns
 
Here's how to keep your partner in top health, and what to do if something goes wrong.

PLAY

This month's hottest DVD and mobile game releases, plus the staff's favorite movies and music to keep you entertained on the go.

PORTABLE PUNDIT

KILLER APPS...YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET 
Will the major service providers open the gates to allow off-deck apps and content on their handsets? They'll need to in order to survive. 

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