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LAPTOP Magazine September 2007 Table of Contents
Ultimate Luxury
The World's Most Expensive Notebooks
We searched high and low for the most luxurious, most expensive laptops we could find. Have three grand or more to burn? Don't miss this drool-inducing roundup.
Best Mobile Apps
Best Mobile Widgets
They're not just for your desktop. Trick out your cell with our favorite mobile widgets.
Don't Miss a Single Play
Catch Football Games Live--Wherever You Are [Coming Soon]
These five products will let you watch your favorite teams even when you're not home.
The Next Big Thing
Time for HD Radio? [Coming Soon]
Read our special report to find out how HD radio stacks up to satellite radio, who the major players are, and how much it will cost you.
On a Budget?
iPhone Alternatives
Don't have the coin for an iPhone? These value-priced music phone picks will help ease the pain.
Notebook Tips & Tricks
You just think you know everything your laptop can do. Our quick tips will help you squeeze extra performance and battery life out of your system, and get more out of everything from Vista and Outlook to Google and iTunes.
The End of Privacy
We broadcast ourselves on YouTube and let our cell phones track our locations without even thinking. Can we reclaim our anonymity before it's too late?
Office on Wheels
Be more productive behind the wheel--when pulled over, of course--with our favorite car-friendly gadgets for every budget.
$799 Notebooks: Deal or No Deal?
Bargain-priced laptops aren't just for grandmas anymore. These value-priced dual-core portables have just enough oomph for Vista and all of the features you need.
The Webcam Revolution
Which are better, external webcams or the ones built into the latest notebooks? Plus, we go hands-on with the first six-way video-calling service.

ARRIVALS

The latest LG Chocolate attempts to make up for last year's design, and a GPS navigator with free lifetime traffic and Zagat ratings inside.

MOBILE IMPACT

News & Views
Why stay-at-home workers say they're more productive than cubicle dwellers. And five break-through mobile display technologies that are changing the way we interact with gadgets.

REVIEWS

Was it really worth the wait? Check out our in-depth review of the iPhone, as well as the first accessories and Web-based apps for Apple's dream device. Plus, T-Mobile's innovative HotSpot at Home service and the best new stereo Bluetooth gear.

HOW TO

  • Watch TV on Your Laptop
    Catch your favorite fall shows anywhere with these top sites, services, and add-ons for your boob tube in PC's clothing.

  • Stream iTunes Anywhere
    Show iPhone owners that you don't have to shell out the cash to get your iTunes on your mobile.

  • Pick the Perfect Digicam
    Ten things you should know before you pull the trigger.

  • Get Online Video Anywhere
    Proof that you don't need to be tied to your computer to get your YouTube fix.

INSTANT EXPERT

Ubuntu
Think of it as Linux for dummies. Here's everything you need to know about the easiest-to-install (and use) implementation of this secure and speedy OS.

ARE UMPCS FINALLY COMING OF AGE?

The first generation of Ultra-Mobile PCs was largely ignored because of short battery life and high prices. The latest models show a lot more promise, but for whom?

BUSINESS TRAVELER

The New Rules of Air Travel
Follow our expert advice to get the seat you want, protect your laptop, and know what liquids to bring-and leave behind. Plus, where to stay, dine, and party in Miami.

PRESENTATIONS

Road-Warrior Projector Test Drive
A PowerPoint jockey tries out three projectors ranging from $600 to $2,000 and tells us which one he'd take on the road.

DIVERSIONS

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

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