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Where and When to Buy Tech Products--Online and Off
(Reviews) You know which products you need. But where and when can you get the best deals? Our ratings of the best tech stores--and our tips for timing your purchases--can help.
(Reviews) You know which products you need. But where and when can you get the best deals? Our ratings of the best tech stores--and our tips for timing your purchases--can help.
PC World Editors' Holiday Wish List
(News) Thousands of gadgets, systems, games, and other goodies pass through the eager hands of PC World evaluators each year; here's what they want to get and keep for themselves.
(News) Thousands of gadgets, systems, games, and other goodies pass through the eager hands of PC World evaluators each year; here's what they want to get and keep for themselves.
PC World Editors' Holiday Gift Guide
(News) Thousands of gadgets, systems, games, and other goodies pass through the eager hands of PC World evaluators each year; here's what they want to get and keep for themselves.
(News) Thousands of gadgets, systems, games, and other goodies pass through the eager hands of PC World evaluators each year; here's what they want to get and keep for themselves.
The Best PC Deals Under $1000
(Reviews) You don't need to break the bank to buy a solid machine. Our lab tests of 14 budget systems reveal some of today's foremost desktop bargains, starting at $489.
(Reviews) You don't need to break the bank to buy a solid machine. Our lab tests of 14 budget systems reveal some of today's foremost desktop bargains, starting at $489.
Best of 2004
(reviews) PC World editors and a team of tech gurus put their heads together to crown the year's top hardware, software, sites, and services.
(reviews) PC World editors and a team of tech gurus put their heads together to crown the year's top hardware, software, sites, and services.
Back-to-School Shopping Quiz
(news) Does your student have the technology gear to succeed? Take our test and find out.
(news) Does your student have the technology gear to succeed? Take our test and find out.
Keeping Returns Happy
(news) You probably can exchange or return that less-than-perfect tech gift--here are the secrets to success.
(news) You probably can exchange or return that less-than-perfect tech gift--here are the secrets to success.
PC World Editors' Holiday Wish List
(news) Sugarplums, PDAs, MP3 players and plasma displays fill our heads and our letters to Santa.
(news) Sugarplums, PDAs, MP3 players and plasma displays fill our heads and our letters to Santa.
Where to Find Last-Minute Gifts Online
(news) Expect to pay more for shipping, but procrastinators can still find the perfect gift online.
(news) Expect to pay more for shipping, but procrastinators can still find the perfect gift online.
Great Gadgets for Traveling Techies
(news) Here's a gift guide for the mobile digerati in your life (or to add to your own wish list).
(news) Here's a gift guide for the mobile digerati in your life (or to add to your own wish list).
What's Hottest This Holiday
(news) Multimedia, wireless, and virtual stuff are smokin' this season, say retailers.
(news) Multimedia, wireless, and virtual stuff are smokin' this season, say retailers.
Such a Deal? The Best & Worst Places to Buy on the Web
(reviews) From big names to cheap no-names, we rate today's PC gear sites for price, selection, and service.
(reviews) From big names to cheap no-names, we rate today's PC gear sites for price, selection, and service.
Mobile Computing Tips: Cool Gadgets for a Hot Summer
(howto) Best portable products of the year, Tablet PCs, Palm cradle tip.
(howto) Best portable products of the year, Tablet PCs, Palm cradle tip.
Home Office: Shopping? Check Out Our World Class Winners
(howto) Best products of the year, plus some should-have-beens.
(howto) Best products of the year, plus some should-have-beens.
Up Front: Nine Timeless Tips for Tech Buyers
(howto) Whether you're seeking a loaded PC or a featherlight camera, heed this advice.
(howto) Whether you're seeking a loaded PC or a featherlight camera, heed this advice.
Small Businesses Are Big Net Users
(news) But study shows smaller businesses invest less in PCs, though they recognize the value.
(news) But study shows smaller businesses invest less in PCs, though they recognize the value.
Hey, Where are the Post-Holiday PC Deals?
(news) The holiday rebates are spent, and PC vendors aren't dropping prices.
(news) The holiday rebates are spent, and PC vendors aren't dropping prices.
Virtual Certificates Make Last-Minute Gifts
(news) With the gift of virtual choice, you can let recipients pick their own present from a varied selection.
(news) With the gift of virtual choice, you can let recipients pick their own present from a varied selection.
Gifts for Geeks: Vintage Technology
(news) Atari, Newton, PC Jr., and others make a hot market as collectables.
(news) Atari, Newton, PC Jr., and others make a hot market as collectables.
Web Guide to Last-Minute Shopping
(news) Shopping sites promote guaranteed deliveries, procrastinator's sections for harried Web shoppers.
(news) Shopping sites promote guaranteed deliveries, procrastinator's sections for harried Web shoppers.
Web Shoppers Cool to Online Wish Lists
(news) Lack of awareness, coupled with stubborn social graces, hobbles online registries.
(news) Lack of awareness, coupled with stubborn social graces, hobbles online registries.
Great Gifts for Your PC
(reviews) 'Tis the season to reward your trusty machine--and yourself--with the coolest add-ons and accessories.
(reviews) 'Tis the season to reward your trusty machine--and yourself--with the coolest add-ons and accessories.
PC Deals: You Better Shop Around
(howto) Prices are fantastic, but where should you buy your next PC? We went undercover to help you find the best merchants--and avoid the worst salespeople.
(howto) Prices are fantastic, but where should you buy your next PC? We went undercover to help you find the best merchants--and avoid the worst salespeople.
Online Spending Jumps in July
(news) Perhaps spurred by tax refunds, more people are shopping online and they're spending more, too.
(news) Perhaps spurred by tax refunds, more people are shopping online and they're spending more, too.
Consumer Watch: The Taxman Is Coming to the Net
(howto) The free ride is over: Sales taxes for Net purchases are coming--as soon as next year.
(howto) The free ride is over: Sales taxes for Net purchases are coming--as soon as next year.
Internet Shopping Heading for the Trillions
(news) Online buyers rang up $354 billion last year, and we're just getting started.
(news) Online buyers rang up $354 billion last year, and we're just getting started.
CyberRebate.com Goes Bankrupt
(news) Dead dot-com owes millions in rebates; what if you're a waiting customer?
(news) Dead dot-com owes millions in rebates; what if you're a waiting customer?
Send E-Mail, Collect $1 Million
(news) New electronic-greeting site GreetNwin.com offers sweepstakes kicker.
(news) New electronic-greeting site GreetNwin.com offers sweepstakes kicker.
Full Disclosure: Web Shopping--Point, Click, Hope
(howto) Stephen Manes does his homework, shops around, and still gets bitten on the Web.
(howto) Stephen Manes does his homework, shops around, and still gets bitten on the Web.
We're Shopping Faster, Holiday Online Sales Show
(news) Holiday online sales jump 54 percent, but we're surfing less, studies show.
(news) Holiday online sales jump 54 percent, but we're surfing less, studies show.
Frequent Clickers: Rewards Lure E-Shoppers
(news) Online shops partner to provide loyalty programs that invite you to surf for dollars.
(news) Online shops partner to provide loyalty programs that invite you to surf for dollars.
You've Shopped on the Net, Now Surf in a Store
(news) WebSled offers a futuristic seat for retail surfing for consumer electronics information and more.
(news) WebSled offers a futuristic seat for retail surfing for consumer electronics information and more.
Web Sites to Hit for Those Last-Minute Gifts
(news) Check out sites with delivery guarantees or myriad gift certificates to push your holiday shopping even closer to deadline.
(news) Check out sites with delivery guarantees or myriad gift certificates to push your holiday shopping even closer to deadline.
PCWorld.com Editors' Guide to Shopping Sites
(news) Befuddled by the barrage of holiday buying opportunities? Try some of our favorites.
(news) Befuddled by the barrage of holiday buying opportunities? Try some of our favorites.
We're Shopping More--and Liking It, Too
(news) As e-shoppers grow, sites are markedly improving their customer services, study shows.
(news) As e-shoppers grow, sites are markedly improving their customer services, study shows.
Full Disclosure: Web Shopping Made Practically Perfect
(howto) Online retailers got you down? Shop at Manes.com for everything you need!
(howto) Online retailers got you down? Shop at Manes.com for everything you need!