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The Best Bargain PCs
(Reviews) Basic laptops and desktops have never been less expensive, but are you giving up too much if you go cheap? We tested 12 low-cost machines to find the real values. Picture Perfect Plasma: Panasonic TH-42PZ700U
(Reviews) Picture Perfect Plasma: Panasonic TH-42PZ700U Gartner: PC shipments on track for growth this year
(News) Lower prices and the improved performance of laptops will fuel continued growth in PC sales this year and next, despite concerns a recession could be on the horizon for the U.S., market analyst Gartner Inc. predicted Thursday. US panel approves supercomputer funding
(News) The U.S. National Science Board has authorized funding for two of the world's most powerful supercomputers, one of them capable of petaflop-speed operations. Samsung Q1 Ultra-V
(Reviews) This full-featured UMPC has a big, bright screen; but slow performance and an awkward keyboard mar its usability. How to Find the Most Energy-Efficient Laptop Available
(News) Look for PCs wearing the EPA's new Energy Star 4 label. PC sales slow ahead of expected Intel price cut
(News) Global PC sales have slowed a tad over the past few weeks as the market waits for Intel Corp. to announce new price reductions, market researchers said. Sun needs AMD chips to launch new supercomputer
(News) As Sun Microsystems Inc. prepares to demonstrate a new high-performance computer Tuesday at a technology conference in Germany, it hopes that quad-core processors from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. that will power the computer arrive on time to deliver one of the machines to its first customer. The 100 Best Products of 2007
(Reviews) Our editors rank the best PCs, HDTVs, components, sites, and services. Plus: the products we're looking forward to next year, and which technologies are rising and falling. HP extends market lead over Dell in PC sales
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. (PC) has extended its lead over Dell Inc. in personal computer sales according to two industry reports released Wednesday. First Look: FlipStart E-1001S and OQO Model 2
(Reviews) Two new ultramobile devices test the limits of the category,offering very different takes on what it means to be a go-anywhere, do-anything PC. Ask Our Expert: MacBook Worth a Look
(Reviews) Our notebook expert appraises the latest Apple MacBook, with its Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Big Drives Distinguish This Month's New Desktops
(reviews) Big Drives Distinguish This Month's New Desktops Gartner: 2005 PC Revenue Growth Expected to Be Flat
(news) Gartner: 2005 PC Revenue Growth Expected to Be Flat Toshiba's Libretto: A Mini-Notebook With Max Power
(reviews) Toshiba's Libretto: A Mini-Notebook With Max Power New PC Sets Performance Record in WorldBench 5 Tests
(reviews) Four systems with plenty of speed arrive on the desktop PCs chart. Plus: A new Sony notebook lasted 7 hours in battery tests. In the Charts: Fast Computers Offer Massive Hard Drives for a Bargain Price
(reviews) New value desktops supply 200GB of storage space. Plus: Chem USA's ChemBook 2037 portable offers a Webcam. PC World's Top 100
(reviews) If you're looking for an out-of-the-ordinary portable, one of these specialized notebooks might fit your needs. How to Buy WorldBench
(resource) The tool that the PC World Test Center uses to benchmark desktop and notebook PCs is now available for purchase. PC World's WorldBench 5.0
(resource) Our industry-standard benchmarking application upgrades its choice of programs and adds more rigorous testing--and it's now available for purchase. Which PC Do You Need?
(reviews) One computer doesn't fit all. We look at systems for the office, the home, and the road to help you find the right machine. Ultimate Hardware Guide: The Best of Everything
(howto) We pick today's top products--from desktops and notebooks to digital cameras, DVD burners, and LCD monitors. New 5-Megapixel Cameras Aim High
(reviews) More megapixels: Canon's PowerShot G5, Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-V1, and Nikon's Coolpix 5400 rank among the most advanced 5-megapixel digital cameras you'll find. HP Unveils Consumer PCs, Peripherals
(news) New Presarios, Pavilions, imaging products, and combo devices debut at TechXNY. Top 100: Pentium M Leaves a Lasting Impression
(reviews) Intel's new mobile chip contributes to long battery life. Top 100: Digital Cameras--More Lens, More Bucks
(reviews) Many digital single-lens reflex cameras let you swap in different lenses for different purposes. The downside: price. Top 100: New Business-Class ThinkPad Flies
(reviews) Power notebook from IBM becomes a Best Buy on its debut. Top 100: Bonkers About Beige? Better Act Quickly
(reviews) For better or worse, basic beige is disappearing as the color of choice for PCs. Top 100: Modern PCs or Museum Pieces?
(reviews) Current models on our charts illustrate how far systems and devices have come in the past two decades. Top 100: New Intel CPU Promises More Power
(reviews) The PC World Test Center gets its hands on sytems sporting the latest Pentium 4. Top 100: Mobile Pentium 4 Gets a Boost
(reviews) New laptops based on the latest Intel mobile processor impress. Top 100: The New Beige
(reviews) New systems like the IBM NetVista A30p--number two on our power desktops chart--are coming dressed in fashionable black. PC World's 20th World Class Awards
(reviews) Our gala celebration of 2002's best hardware, software, and sites--plus a few of the all-time greats. Top 100: 5-Megapixel Cameras Come Into Focus
(reviews) A peek into the latest and greatest in digital cameras, printers, monitors, and office PCs. First Look at Gateway's Sleek New PCs
(news) Silver-and-black industrial designs highlight 500 series of desktops and notebooks. Top 100: Pentium 4 Steps Up a Notch
(reviews) PCs with the Northwood version of the P4 CPU--Intel's latest--debut on our charts. Consumer Watch: Refurbished PCs--Sweet Deals or Lemons?
(howto) Prices on used computers are extremely tempting. Should you bite? Plenty of Room for Multimedia
(reviews) For audio and video fans, a new Sony PC and our first Top 10 Hard Drives list offer plenty to like. Top 100: Top Speed and Bargains to Boot
(reviews) Fast systems with good prices and new CPUs make their first bows. Prototype Tablet PCs Take Spotlight
(news) Microsoft rallies support for its Tablet PC spec; first products expected in spring. Compaq Unveils Evo Product Line
(news) DeskPro, Prosignia, Armadas give way to new line of notebooks and systems under a single family name. New in the Top 100
(reviews) Swift machines with Intel's fancy new chip storm this month's Power PCs chart. |
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