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Forgot your Wi-Fi password? Having mysterious networking
problems? Here's how to reset your Wi-Fi router to its factory default settings.
While we're impressed by the PlayBook's convenient size and novel navigation, we found the tablet’s sometimes primitive native software and selection of apps frustrating. Nonetheless, the device has enough potential that it could shine brightly as it matures.
HP's TouchSmart 610 all-in-one PC features the company's touchscreen UI; has a 23" 1080p HD screen; a blu-ray drive and HDMI port; and Intel's Quad-core i7 processor. Alex Wawro takes it for a spin.
This week's World Tech Update is a special edition from Sendai, Japan, where we look at the effect of the quake and tsunami on the tech industry and how tech is helping evacuees.
The Acer Iconia is a $1,200 all-purpose laptop that’s being marketed as a "touchbook" due to its dual 14" touchscreen displays. While touchscreen software works surprisingly well and is easy to type on, this unusual device is sure to turn heads.
All of our phones have a tendency to crash or freeze from time to time but Android phones don't all have the same UI or OS. Here's a couple of quick tips to help you manage any frozen or crashed Android device.
The iPad 2 offers a number of exciting new features, including the ability to capture or import video and edit it with the new iMovie for iOS 1.2. Here's how to import video from a Flip camera.
Get an up-close look at Huawei's well-priced S7 Slim tablet,
which was unveiled at CTIA in Orlando.
Get an up-close look at the HDC HD7S for AT&T, which packs in
a 4.3-inch screen and Xbox Live in a thin, lightweight body.
Here's a hands-on peek at Samsung's Touch Wiz UX overlay for
Honeycomb tablets, which adds new widget effects to Android
3.0.
Can't wait until March 27th to check out the new Nintendo 3DS? See it for yourself in our unboxing video. Patrick Miller opens it up and walks you through the basic controls of the new, 3D-enabled portable gaming console.
A tour of the controls and hardware of Fujifilm's dual-lens 3D
compact camera.
In the market for a tablet? We take a look at the comparative strengths of Motorola's Xoom, Apple's iPad 2, and Samsung's Galaxy Tab.
Ed Albro of PCWorld unboxes the iPad 2 and one of Apple's new Smart Covers.
For Apple’s competitors in the tablet-device market, the iPad 2 is a wake up call, says Macworld's Jason Snell. The iPad 2 raises the bar, and it gets help from clever Smart Covers, nifty HDTV features, GarageBand, and iMovie.
Rock Prodigy lets you use your guitar and iOS device to help you learn to play. You can either plug your guitar adapter into an iPhone 3GS, iPad, or iPod touch, or use an acoustic guitar and headphones. Then select a song, select a difficulty level, and try to hit the notes as they are presented to you in the Guitar Hero-like tab interface that shows you the correct fret and string.
The Independent Games Festival is one of the highlights of the Game Developer's Conference. We took some time to check out some of the festival winners.
Nintendo's 3DS was on display at the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco, as well as a number of robotic toys that can be operated with a smartphone.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs emerged from medical leave today to officially announce the iPad 2. At the end of the announcement, Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell had a chance to play with the device for the first time.
The iPad 2's faster A5 processor and the addition of video and music creation tools seem to be a big step forward.
In this walkthrough, executive editor Robert Strohmeyer takes you through the steps needed to install Ubuntu 10.10, or "Maverick Meercat" on a PC. The community developed, Linux-based operating system contains a slew of applications and is fast to boot up and operate.
Motorla’s Xoom tablet is the first tablet to ship running Google’s tablet-optimized Android 3.0, a.k.a. Honeycomb. Expectations are running high. With a dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and 32GB of on-board user memory, the widescreen display is great for viewing video.
Kinect Hack Allows You To Impersonate An Octopus Impersonating HumansThu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800
The student game developers behind PC puzzler Octodad have
hacked Kinect to permit players to act like an octopus.
Last week Nintendo stopped by the office to show off their new
3DS hardware, which is coming to American markets March 27.
The 7-inch ZTE V9 runs Android 2.1 and might be a nice lower-
priced option for a tablet.
Get an up-close look at the 10-inch version of Acer's new
Android Honeycomb tablet.
Practically a tablet, the Iconia Smart has a 4.8 inch display,
a front-facing camera, and it runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
The 7-inch Acer Iconia Tab A100 runs Android Honeycomb, and
it's really lightweight.
The HTC Salsa and HTC Cha-Cha offer deep, integrated Facebook
features and run Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
The cute HTC Wildfire S proves that lower-end Android phones
don't necessarily have to be boring.
The HTC Desire S offers nice spec upgrades and a very
lightweight design.
HTC joins the tablet wars with its 7-incher running Android
2.4.
The sequel to the popular Verizon phone is sure to gain a
following. There is one disturbing detail, however: it will
ship with Froyo, not Gingerbread.
The OLED-equipped Samsung Galaxy S 4G Android smartphone for
T-Mobile looks like it has some serious multimedia skills.
Join the crew from PCWorld's GeekTech blog as we pull out our crystal ball and
predict what the PC of the future will look like.
Get an up-close look at the Honeycomb-based LG Optimus PAD
tablet, which was showcased at the Mobile World Congress Show
in Barcelona.
No gamer would be caught dead using that stock two-button mouse. Let gaming correspondent Sean "Day[9]" Plott walk you through how to select (and tweak) the right gaming mouse for you.
Google's tablet-ready mobile OS Android 3.0, Honeycomb is set to roll out next month, and includes features such as camera support, improved navigation, and animated graphics. Here's a quick look at the OS.
A Video Guide to Everything 3D: TVs, Cameras, Camcorders, and GlassesThu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800
Soon, every new HDTV may support 3D viewing in one way or another, and more everyday cameras will offer 3D modes. Here's what you'll need to know about the 3D file formats, cameras, camcorders, and HDTVs available now and in the coming months.
The Owle Bubo is a camera/camcorder stabilizer for iPhones that includes a 0.45x wide angle/macro lens combination, four tripod threads, a cold-shoe mount, and is made from a piece of solid aluminum. Heather Kelly checks it out!
Samsung's LTE 4G Smartphone and Infuse 4G have huge Super AMOLED screens, a new display technology that provides a brighter screen, is less reflective, and consumes less power. Associate Editor Ginny Mies takes a look.
ioSafe whisked editorial assistant Alex Wawro away from CES to
demonstrate the durability of their new Rugged Portable line of HDD
and SSD storage. The 250 GB aluminum HDD we fired upon is
guaranteed to resist crushing, liquid immersion and multiple shotgun
blasts at close range.
PCWorld writer Sarah Purewal and assistant Alex Wawro conduct a live-fire
test of the Taser C2 Neuromuscular Incapacitation device on display at CES.
The HTC EVO Shift 4G and the Motorola Cliq 2 are both great smatphones with slideout keypads. Associate Editor Ginny Mies walks us through these two new phones that have been just introduced at theis year's CES.
We got a guided tour through Samsung's Smart TV platform, complete with an
indepth look at how the Search function works across multiple content sources
Senior editor Mark Sullivan is back from the floor of ShowStoppers at CES to
show off Plex, a $5 iPhone app (free on your PC) that allows you to stream
media from the Internet or any supported device -- phone, PC or TV -- to
any other with no hardware required. Up next we show you Cinemin, a pico
projector/audio dock combo that transforms your portable device into a
theater experience.
We have video of the hottest new phones: The HTC Thunderbolt and the LG Optimus 2X. Smartphone expert Ginny Mies tells you whats the way to go...
Executive Editor Robert Strohmeyer takes you on a tour of
some cool
CES
gadgets on display at the ShowStoppers event, including a PC
microphone
that makes you sound like T-Pain and cute voice-activated
bunny
rabbits that
can update Facebook or read your mail to you.
Senior editor Mark Sullivan is back from the floor of ShowStoppers at CES to
show off Plex, a $5 iPhone app (free on your PC) that allows you to stream
media from the Internet or any supported device -- phone, PC or TV -- to
any other with no hardware required. Up next we show you Cinemin, a pico
projector/audio dock combo that transforms your portable device into a
theater experience.
The graphics card giant drops a bit of a bombshell with "Project Denver," their first CPU.
Senior Editor Tim Moynihan found a web-based company that lets you upload your inventions, use the could to refine the idea, and then distribute the finished physical product over the web! Check it out!
We get video of what LG is calling the world's thinnest smartphone.
We give you a closer look at the tech giant's new sci-fi display prototype
RIM expects to launch its new tablet in the first quarter of this year. Here's a tour of some of its top features.
Tim show's off Sony's new 2 lens camcorder
The perfect blend of entertainment and entertainment PC couples a second-
generation Intel processor and dual Nvidia GTX 580 graphics cards with hoppy,
delicious ale.
Senior Editor and eco-enthusiast Mark Sullivan shows off some of the latest
electronic vehicles on display during the ShowStoppers event at CES. Take a
moment to check out the Polaris Ranger electric ATV and the Nissan LEAF,
an
electric hatchback with integrated smartphone support courtesy of
Airbiquity.
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Lenovo unveiled their LePad android tablet here at CES and we get up close and personal with the device
LG unveiled their new Tegra-2 based Optimus 2X at CES today and we've got video for you.
Even at a CES dominated by tablets Asus showed up to the party with an impressive array of devices.
It's press day at CES and we update you on all the news from tablets to press conferences one day out from CES proper.
CES Brings Smaller HD Projectors and Flexible NAS Storage to Small BusinessWed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800
Robert Strohmeyer takes a look at the new range of DLP pico projectors and Buffalo's new cloud-connected hard drives.
The Cinemin Slice will show an image as large as 60 inches diagonally. Here's a short look from a demonstration at CES Unveiled.
At CES 2011, Vizio introduced its Theater 3D HDTV line, which promises to
improve the 3D TV viewing experience. Watch this video and see what we
thought.
Samsung's two-sided edge-lit TV is eco-friendly in both power usage and design.
On Star President Chris Preuss demonstrates a new after-market mirror that drivers can use to get the On Star service in almost any recent car. On Star, a division of GM, provides remote assistance, navigation, and emergency aid, but it was previously available only in new GM cars. The add-on mirror will cost $299 plus installation. The service starts at $18.95 a month or $199 a year.
Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look into the future to see what camera trends we can expect to see at CES 2011 and beyond. Covering 3D features, to wireless uploads and interchangable lens packages, Tim throws out his best guesses about how cameras are going to continue to evolve.
The Android Market is booming, 4G networks are springing up everywhere, but what's in store for new smartphones in 2011? PCWorld's Ginny Mies takes a look at what's coming up at CES 2011 and the coming year's trends.
Now that there are so many LED, 3D, and Internet connected HDTVs available, what could this year's CES possibly offer home theater enthusiasts? PCWorld's Patrick Miller takes a look into he future and makes a forecast about this year's TV trends.
We’ve all seen sci-fi movies with fantastic locations and futuristic sets, and most of us have heard the term "greenscreen." But how are those fabulous scenes and sets created? Follow along as we discuss the basics of greenscreen video.
The Samsung Epic 4G sits atop the heap of high-end smartphones by virtue of its sharp display, front-facing camera, superior physical keyboard, and 4G speed.
A question Senior Editor Jason Cross is frequently asked is "Which laptop would you buy?" Well, as he explains in this video, he'd pick HP's Envy 14, Beats edition.
Looking for a project this weekend? How about building a PC in a carved out
pumpkin? PCWorld's Alex Wawro explains.
With the recent explosion in the popularity of Android tablets, we thought it was about time to take a look at four recent additions to the marketplace. Take as look at Robert Strohmeyer and Patrick Miller walk through the features of the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly.
In our first annual Great Smartphone Race, we rounded up three
typical handset users who represented the Android, iOS and
Windows Phone 7 phone operating systems.
We've had the opportunity to take a look at the first two
handsets running Windows Phone 7 OS, the Samsung Focus and
HTC Surround, and found a lot to like. With a fast and
snappy interface, intuitive tile-based UI, and strong
integration with XBox Live service for gamers, Microsoft has
brough a very promising OS to the smartphone market.
Apple has announced a new line of slim MacBook Air laptops.
The new machines, available in 11-inch and 13-inch models,
bring badly needed updates to the company's Mac product
line.
Starting on October 28th, Verizon Wireless will be selling Apple’s iPad in its stores and it will be bundling the Wi-Fi version with a MiFi mobile router that can deliver wireless Internet to the iPad via Wi-Fi.
A Wearable Camcorder, Collaborative Meetings, and Gadget Charging at CTIASun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700
At the CTIA Mobile Wireless event, Senior Editor Mark Sullivan found a variety of interesting new gadgets, including a wearable video camcorder that sits on your ear, a collaborative meeting app that can run on a huge range of devices, and an inductive charging mat for your phone and other devices.
At the CTIA's Wireless Mobile event, Associate Editor Ginny Mies took at look at the Samsung's Galaxy Tab and the company's Transform Android smartphone, as well as the Sanyo Zio. Android devices were everywhere!
LG announced an Android 2.2 phone for $50 at the CTIA Wireless show in San Francisco. Associate editor Ginny Mies took a look, and also checked out new Android phones from T-Mobile, and Nokia's Symbian-based E3 phone.
At the CTIA Wireless conference Motorola announced seven new smartphones, including the Droid Pro. Targeted at business users, it may well attract BlackBerry owners.
Sony Cyber-shot WX5 Digicam Packed With Fun Modes (And 3D Capability)Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700
The $300 Cyber-shot WX5 digital camera is small and light
enough to fit in a shirt pocket, but its Sweep Panorama,
Sweep Multi-Angle, and 3D shooting modes provide big-time
entertainment.
Research in Motion has just announced the BlackBerry PlayBook, a tablet device designed to compete with Apple's iPad and Samsung's Galaxy Tab. Slated for release in the Spring of 2011, the device will feature multi-tasking,
Flash 10.1 support, front and rear-facing HD video cameras, and a slew of
other high-end features.
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While Flash Player is clearly the biggest update in Froyo, or Android 2.2, there are definitely a few other gems in the update. The updated phone OS now includes faster performance, Wi-Fi hotSpots, tethering, and a revamped
camera interface.
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Microsoft has released a beta of Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7, and so far
we like what we've seen. With speed improvements, a clean and simple
interface, and some security enhancements, Microsoft has released a version
of the browser that gets an initial "thumbs up" from Executive Editor Robert
Strohmeyer.
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Positioned as a point-and-shoot camera for serious photographers, the Lumix DMC-LX5 tacks on significant enhancements to the performance-oriented LX3. The new camera doubles the optical zoom, and has improved low-light shooting, better range-of-motion correction in its optical image-stabilization system, a proprietary hot-shoe mount on the top of the camera, and the ability to shoot 720p high-definition video.
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Apple has just announced their annual changes to the company's media devices: this year, the iPod Touch, Nano and Apple TV have all been revamped. Nate Ralph takes a look.
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There's a huge number of Android phones on the market, but how can you know which one is right for you? Smartphone expert Ginny Mies takes a look at five of the most popular models.
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In the final installment of our three-part series that takes you through the steps for building a PC, we install the hard drive, optical drive and the graphics card. Nate Ralph takes you through the steps.
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In part 2 of our three-part series that takes you through the steps for building a PC, we insert the CPU in the socket on the motherboard, add the RAM, and install the CPU cooler. Jason Cross shows you how.
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Canon's PowerShot S90 and SD4000 IS Point-and-Shoot Cameras Raise the BarTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700
Canon's PowerShot S90 is the best shirt-pocket compact we've
ever used: it has full manual controls that approach the
tools on a DSLR and takes great pictures in just about any
lighting situation. The PowerShot SD4000 IS, on the other
hand, is an everyday point-and-shoot camera that offers some
manual controls and stellar image quality.
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In part one of our three-part series that takes you through the steps for building a PC, we connect the power supply and insert the motherboard. Jason Cross and Nate Ralph show you how.
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HP's Envy 17 laptop is a fully-powered desktop replacement. Featuring a full complement of ports (including HDMI, USB 3.0 and Mini-Display), the machine has a 1080p screen, dual hard drives, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 graphics, and a slot-loading Blu-Ray drive. Senior Editor Jason Cross likes it a lot!
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While the Motorola Droid 2 ships with latest version of
Android and has an improved design, the phone's proprietary
Motoblur interface gets in the way of a few native Android
apps and the camera is mediocre. Smartphone expert Ginny
Mies takes a look.
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The Anybots robot functions as a seeing and hearing personal avatar that can roll around the office as you operate it through a Web browser from your home. With a Wi-Fi connection and a video camera and a speaker in the head
of the bot, you can converse with work colleagues from a remote location,
while you can hear and see them.
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HP's Competitively-Priced Pavilion DV6 Laptop is Attractively StylishMon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700
If you're in the market for a fully-loaded, competitively-
priced laptop, HP's Pavilion DV6 deserves a close look.
PCWorld Senior Editor Jason Cross takes you on a tour of the
notebook's key features.
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It's getting harder to make the case that a stand-alone camera is a must-have device for casual snapshooters. In fact, there are several ways in which a puny-lensed, small-sensored camera phone offers a better overall photography experience than a dedicated snapshot camera. Tim Moynihan explains.
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Toshiba's Satellite L645D-S4036 laptop is an inexpensive, lightweight machine that'll suit budget-minded students. It won't blow your mind with its performance, but it has 4Gb of RAM, a triple-core AMD Phenom II processor, a DVD-writer, and a 320Gb hard drive.
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With a booming Android Marketplace, there's no reason to
stick with the limited and sometimes frustrating default
apps and setting on your Android smartphone. You can install
a new launcher that will allow you to add many features,
including a swipable dock at the bottom of your screen. And
you can download an alternate version of your keyboard to
suit your typing style. Executive Editor Robert Strohmeyer
takes you shopping.
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Samsung releases two Android smartphones that are almost
identical: The Vibrant on T-Mobile and the Captivate on
AT&T. They're easily the best Android phones that either
mobile provider offers. Ginny Mies takes a look.
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With the release of iOS4, Apple has finally implemented multitasking. Senior editor Melissa Perenson takes a closer look at the new feature, and compares it to the multitasking capabilities of rival Android OS.
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While the iPhone4 has been a commercial success, has Apple done enough to fend off Android-based smartphone challengers? Ginny Mies takes a look and highlights areas where the newest iPhone may fall short.
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Acer's Aspire One 532h Netbook Is Well Priced But Not Easy to Type OnWed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700
While Acer's Aspire One 532h netbook has a sturdy overall feel and is inexpensive, the keyboard is hard to type on and the touchpad isn't particularly well designed. But for those on a very strict budget, this $300 netbook will get the job done.
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The recently announced iPhone4 is a substantial upgrade in terms of both hardware and software. We've briefly been able to get our hands on one and used the opportunity to put the new iOS4 software to work.
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AVADirect's Clevo X8100 Laptop Is Great for Gaming, But Huge and HeavyThu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700
We have mixed feelings about the AVADirect Clevo X8100 laptop: We love the large display and the keyboard, as well as its excellent gaming performance. But we're a bit put off by the awkwardness of the weight distribution and the sheer physical bulk of the unit. Senior Editor Jason Cross takes a look.
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If you're in the market for a new pocket megazoom camera, the choices can be overwhelming. Senior editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at five of the top contenders and make recommendations based on whether you want fancy features, a huge zoom, ease of use, and more...
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Solid state drives are all the rage right now, and with good reason. Whether you buy a new PC with a SSD already installed, or choose to upgrade your existing drive, zippy performance makes a SSD an appealing option.
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The Kodak ESP-7250 and the Canon Pixma MX870 inkjet printers both retail for around $200 and while one of them is more suitable for a home or small office, the other would be great for a student or in your home. Senior Editor Melissa Riofrio explains the differences in the two.
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In this week's show, Facebook revamps privacy controls, Ford employs gaming technology on the assembly line and we get a hands-on with Playstation Move.
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If you've ever shopped for a laptop, you know that size is only one of the factors that you have to consider. You should also examine everything from performance and storage options to keyboard quality. Take a look at the pros and cons of the different form factors currently available so you can find the right laptop to suit your needs.
The HTC EVO 4G packs powerful specs and a lot of features in a slick, stylish design. The biggest drawback is that not everyone will get to experience Sprint's 4G connectivity, one of the phone's best features at launch--yet they'll still have to pay for it. However, the EVO 4G is a winner with its superb 8-megapixel camera, its gorgeous and responsive display, solid hardware, multimedia capabilities, and speediness.
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Check out our choices from Asus, Lenovo, Gateway, and HP for the best netbooks for battery life, entertainment, business, design, and your wallet.
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The Best Netbooks For Business, Entertainment, Battery Life, and MoreFri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700
The Best Netbooks For Business, Entertainment, Battery Life, and More
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The HP 200 All-in-One PC has a roomy hard drive, a variety of connectivity options, and a wireless mouse and keyboard. But its standout feature is its bright and attractive 1080p high-def screen.
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Sony's Alpha NEX-5 Digital Camera: DSLR Capability Without DSLR ComplexityTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700
Sony's new Alpha NEX-5 digital camera also features a very-high-resolution LCD screen that tilts and a handy small size. You also can take photographs with this interesting camera without memorizing its manual.
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While the paperless revolution is upon us, sometimes you still need to get a document off your computer and onto paper. In six easy steps, we'll show all you'll need to know to go about selecting the right printer to fit your needs.
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The Toshiba NB305-N410 is a basic netbook with solid specs, but its poorly laid-out chiclet-style keyboard, while pretty, is a bit of a disappointment. This netbook has has decent battery life, a great screen, and a great trackpad, but its overall performance is average.
At the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco, Staff Writer Patrick Miller pinpointed the newest trend in Web applications: Adapting social media networking tools for the workplace. Take a look as he visits the itDuzzit, Engage, and Socialtext booths to check out their newest Web tools.
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The Acer Aspire Revo AR3610 Tiny PC Is Perfect for Living Room MultimediaThu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700
If you want to add a PC that can stream video from Hulu or Netflix to your HDTV in the living room, look no further than the Acer Aspire Revo AR3610. This little tyke costs only $330, and would be a stellar addition to your home theater setup.
The Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 is a professional-looking netbook with a comfortable keyboard and a huge touchpad, but it's not great for watching video.
As features such as face-recognition and image stabilization have become standard in many point-and-shoot and micro four-thirds cameras, manufacturers have been upping thier game and adding new, cool features to grab your eye. Senior editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at the in-camera instructions, miniaturization settings, panoramic features, and low-light HDR functions that star in the latest cameras of 2010.
Sick of sore shoulders and dead batteries? With Alienware's M11x, serious gamers finally have a fully capable notebook that's easily portable and offers great battery life. Even if you're not a gamer, you may like this somewhat pricey laptop for its power and long battery life.
Microsoft's newest social networking phones, the Kin One and Kin Two, have a slick and intuitive user interface that's targeted at the Sidekick crowd. But while the phones feature an impressive camera and ship with the Zune HD software for audio playback, the Kin OS is missing a calendar, lacks a native IM client, and has poor Twitter integration. Ginny Mies takes a look.
For some reason, the flash seems to be the most mysterious part of any digital camera: Using the flash, it seems, isn't particularly intuitive. Let's take a look at the modern digital camera's flash and see how it works.
We decided to test Apple's claims about "death grips" by taking a handful of smartphones to a location with poor service and seeing if we could duplicate their claims about the problem being industry-wide. Ginny Mies shows you the "grips" and the tools we used for testing.
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The Xperia X10 is Sony Ericsson's latest twist on Android smartphones, and it has a gorgeous 4-inch display and an excellent 8-megapixel camera. However, its lack of multitouch, sluggish software, and its adoption of an outdated version of the Android OS hamper the user.
There already are some superior games available that take advantage of the new Apple tablet's high-res screen. Staff Editor Nate Ralph takes a look at the games Worms HD, Fieldrunners, Scrabble, Plants vs. Zombies HD, and Need for Speed Shift.
How sturdy is Apple's latest gadget, the iPad? We test it so you don't have to...
Cameras continue to come down in size, but the AceShot XR7000 could be the smallest we've ever seen. It's so small, it seems unreal.
ATI's New Radeon Graphics Card Can Run Six 1080p Monitors SimutaneouslyMon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700
The Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Edition can run six monitors simultaneously to provide a mind-blowing total resolution of 5760 pixels by 2160 pixels.
Laptops are ideal candidates for solid state drives: These drives are more rugged and shock resistant than standard hard drives, since they have no moving parts. Since laptops get thrown quite a bit, replacing a more traditional, rotating hard drive with a more robust SSD can be good idea.
If you lose your Android phone, you'll want a couple of ways to find it again or make sure that--if it's truly lost--you can protect your private information. Executive Editor Robert Strohmeyer takes a look at some of the apps and tools that'll help keep your phone safe.
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-ZS5 Digital Camera Features Manual Controls and a Top Notch LensThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-ZS5 is a 12.1 megapixel digital camera with an ultrawide lens that has excellent picture quality and image sharpness.
Customize Your Android Smartphone: Wallpaper, Ringtones And Widget Tips and TricksMon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700
Ready to take your Android smartphone experience to the next level? These customization tips and tricks will help you personalize your Droid, Nexus One or other Android phones.
At the 2010 Game Developer Conference, we checked out the Independent Games Festival and several of the winners, as well as a game controller that uses brain activity to interact with games.
Using a vertically mounted Mini-ATX format motherboard,
Digital Storm's overclocked Enix gaming PC features top
performance in a small footprint.
The Motorola Devour has a solid build and great social networking features, but our reviewer found that it has a few design flaws, is too expensive, and its camera is mediocre. Also, this second Android phone from Motorola runs an older version of the Android OS.
For $750, Gateway's ZX4800 all-in-one PC has decent specs, a snappy multi-touch 20-inch screen, and a wireless mouse and keyboard. While it won't replace your dedicated workstation, it can provide quite and easy access to your photos or music in a communal area of your home.
The new Bloggie MHS-CM5/V pocketable Sony camcorder has a 5X optical zoom, and shoots 1080p footage at 30fps and 5 mega-pixel photos. It's also compatible with SD/SDHC cards, ending the company's Memory Stick-only era.
Fans of Google Earth might be interested in Google Ocean Showcase, which features interesting multimedia tours of shipwrecks and underwater mountains, as well as popular surf and dive spots. The Ocean Showcase incorporates more than 1,000 images and video from a variety of sites and scientific organizations and includes some fantastic underwater topographical maps.
If you're a fan of Lenovo's ThinkPad line, you're willing to put up with a boring industrial design because the machines are so rugged and usable. The new ThinkPad Edge marks the first significant change to the look and feel of the line in years, but thankfully, it retains almost everything you love about ThinkPads.
HP's CP4025dn and Dell's 5130cdn color laser printers are both fast and suitable for a busy office with high printing requirements. PCWorld's Melissa Riofrio takes a look and compares the capabilities of the two devices.
If you're looking for a pocket camcorder with a wide-angle lens, exposure controls, an external mic input, and good low-light video, you'll find it with the third-generation Creative Vado HD. In addition to shooting top-notch 720p footage, it also features a motion-detection mode that automatically starts recording when the camcorder senses movement in front of the lens.
If you're looking for a great performing printer with a little bit more, take a look at the Epson PictureMate Show, a combination snapshot printer and digital frame.
Disk partitioning--separating your hard drive into multiple independent volumes--can relieve all sorts of computer-related headaches. PC World's Patrick Miller shows you how to use the Disk Management tool included with Windows 7 and Vista.
A new book, "62 Projects to Make With a Dead Computer"
by Randy Sarafan, includes a large variety of DIY tips that can help you find new uses for dead technology. PCWorld's Nick Mediati turns a set of earbuds into speakers.
Staff Editor Patrick Miller looks at a pre-release version of the multiplayer game, which has beautiful graphics and lots of customization features.
Steve Fox and Jason Snell, editorial directors of PCWorld and Macworld, respectively, give their impressions of Apple's new tablet.
Olympus' Pen E-P2 Micro Four-Thirds Camera is so much fun that it's hard to put down says PCWorld's Tim Moynihan. The variety of shooting and art modes are of particular interest, as is the fact that the camera can also shoot 720p video.
The Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus, now available from Verizon, are updates of the original smartphones. Even so, the subtle tweaks, combined with Verizon's speedy network, equal solid improvements for both.
The Ferrari One is an unusual PC: It's either a large and relatively high-powered netbook or an inexpensive but small and slightly low-powered ultraportable.
Grabbag: CarMD for Checking Car Problems, Date Check Smartphone App, and the DocuPen ScannerMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800
Senior Editor Mark Sullivan took a look at a diagnostic device to analyze your car troubles, a smartphone dating app that lets you check other people's marital and criminal status, and a handheld scanning device that fits in your pocket.
At CES, we saw the best Windows Mobile phone ever, the HTC HD2. Palm, LG, and Samsung also had new offerings for those tired of hearing the beat of the Android drum.
At the Showstoppers party at CES in Las Vegas, senior editor Mark Sullivan took a look at Plastic Logic's CUE eReader and HP's first touchscreen netbook, the HP Mini 5102. And he walked away impressed by both: take a look for yourself.
The Android phone OS is gaining momentum as a large number of phones running the operating system have been announced at this year's CES in Las Vegas. Assistant Editor Ginny Mies takes a look at the Samsung Galaxy Spica, LG's GT540, and the innovative Motorola Backflip.
Want to start your car with your phone? See up to five times further in the dark as you drive? Browse the Web as you're zooming down the freeway? If you're interested in any of these car-based technologies, check out what Robert Strohmeyer found at these year's CES in Las Vegas.
D-Link's Boxee Box puts content on your HDTV--formerly Boxee content was only available on PCS. Monster's AV55 Universal Remote is comfortable to hold and is styled after a gaming controller. And the small Moxi Mate high-def digital media player allows you to browse and play content from a Moxi HD DVR, the Internet, and computers on the home network and is designed to fit in smaller spaces such as your bedroom.
Permanent 3D Glasses, Futuristic 3D Identification Card, Samsung's New E-Book Reader. and MoreThu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800
Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look the Samsung E6 e-book reader with Wi-Fi connectivity, Gunnar Optiks 3D glasses for game-playing or computer use, Samsung's futuristic 3d ID card prototype, and Flo Personal TV.
"Future Proofed" Sanyo HD Camcorder and Other New Cameras from Samsung and SonyThu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800
Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at cameras that can use new high-capacity memory cards, have very large and bright touchscreens or can use GPS to geotag your photos.
In the fourth episode of Digital Demolition, Chris and Sarah try to determine which type of phone is the most robust. With a slider phone, a candybar phone, a flip phone and a touchscreen phone in hand, they put them through a series of gruelling stress tests.
In this second part of Macworld's 2009 App Gems Awards, Jason Snell and Philip Michaels take a look at 15 of the best apps for the iPhone.
HP's TouchSmart 300 All-in-One touchscreen PC has some very attractive features, including the company's TouchSmart software that provides full-screen widgets to access music, video, Netflix, Twitter, and other services. With a cable TV input jack on the back, this device would be a great multimedia device for your kitchen.
If you're in the market for a new HDTV, these three models from Samsung and Sony all have fantastic picture quality. With screen sizes ranging from 40-inches to 52-inches, one of these sets will certainly fit your needs. Assistant Editor Nick Mediati fills you in.
The 2009 App Gems Awards celebrate the very best iPhone and iPod touch apps of the year. In this video, Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell and Macworld.com Executive Editor Philip Michaels present the five winning games. The winners are Flight Control, Ramp Champ, Real Soccer 2010, Strategery, and Rolando 2.
Fashionable Point-and-Shoot Cameras From Canon, Panasonic, and SamsungSat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800
There's a huge range of point-and-shoot cameras on the market right now, but which one suits you best? Tim Moynihan, PC World's top fashionista, takes a look at three models from Canon, Panasonic, and Samsung. Guess which one he rates "Las Vegas?"
If you're tempted by a $500 tablet device designed for Web browsing, you should certainly check out Fusion Garage's JooJoo. With a 12-inch capacitive touchscreen display, 1GB of memory, and a 4GB SSD, the device appears to have enough power for the Web but will the fact that you can't store files or programs be a problem? Robert Strohmeyer takes a look.
Designed to run with low overhead on mobile devices such as netbooks, Google's Chrome OS has been recently released to the Open Source Community. PC World's senior editor Robert Strohmeyer has downloaded an early build to check out.
Almost everyone owns an iPod, so what could be a better gift than an iPod accessory? We take a look at a wallet that'll hold your Nano, and two adapters for the newest, buttonless Shuffle.
It can be tricky to pick the right accessory for an iPhone owner but we found some great ones: A solar charger, a hands-free Bluetooth device for your car, an adapter for your nightstand that turns the iPhone into an alarm clock, and a device that helps you use the extra space on your phone (or iPod) for a portable hard drive.
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Your laptop lover might like a classy stand for a Mac laptop, a protective sleeve that allows a hot notebook to cool down, or a backback to carry a laptop that's made of recycled materials. All are priced at under $90.
We like the clever Gorillatorch flashlight, the well-priced iKeySlim keyboard and Logitech's useful Harmony 700 universal remote.
Gateway's ultraportable EC1430u laptop is a good choice for someone on the go who is looking for a Windows7 machine with a large keyboard. With a 16:9 aspect ratio screen and HDMI-out it can also power an external monitor or TV.
The Pixi, the second smartphone to run the Web OS, is a good choice for those new to the smartphone arena. This little sibling to the Palm Pre has a lot going for it. Assistant Editor Ginny Mies shows us around.
Both Epson's PictureMate Charm PM 225 Compact Photo Printer and HP's Photosmart A646 Compact Photo Printer cost roughly the same, but which would better suit your needs? One printer has high quality photos but few options; the other printer's quality is not as quite good but it lets you print more sizes of photos and has other interesting features. Melissa Riofrio, PC World's printer expert, explains the differences.
We've all seen augmented reality in the movies: a character puts on a pair of glasses and suddenly data about their surroundings appears within their field of vision. However, this technology now is about to be available on a device near you. Senior editor Mark Sullivan takes a look at recent developments, including BMW's project that puts repair data on the inside of glasses for mechanics, an iPhone app that uses the camera and compass to provide location-based information, a demo of an augmented reality assisted GPS system, and the University of Washington's efforts to display data on contact lenses.
Dell's Latitude Z600 ultraslim laptop isn't your average PC--and with a starting price of $2500, you probably wouldn't buy it for yourself. However, this sleek dream laptop (#6 on the PC World 100 top products of 2009) geared for a business executive has the added luxury of wireless charging (a $250 option).
The PC also has a separate ARM CPU--handy if you want to open your e-mail without booting up the entire notebook. Senior Writer Darren Gladstone tells you why this sharp PC opens a window into the future of computing.
The slimmest Micro Four-Thirds System camera yet, the industrial-looking Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is the most enticing non-DSLR we've seen to date. With a compact frame, interchangeable lenses, HD video-shooting capabilities, and simple but versatile controls, this camera is an excellent alternative to an entry-level DSLR.
The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 point-and-shoot and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. How tough? Sarah and Chris, PC World's Digital Demolition team, drop them, dunk them, toss them and run one over with an SUV. Take a look to see if they survive.
We just got our hands on the first phone running Android 2.0, Motorola's Droid. Available on the Verizon network, the phone features a 5-megapixel camera, a slide-out keyboard, a high resolution screen, and Google Navigation with turn-by-turn GPS. Ginny Mies takes it out for a spin.
Apple's newest input device, the Magic Mouse, connects wirelessly through Bluetooth and recognizes multi-touch gestures. Senior Editor Roman Loyola gives it a try.
Senior Editor Robert Strohmeyer takes a look at how to set up and automate backups in Windows7 and shows you how to restore files after a meltdown.
When Senior Editor Robert Strohmeyer held his Windows 7 launch party, his guests got tips on how to set up a Windows 7 network, how to share files--and cake! Robert was inspired by Microsoft's campaign to hold the party. Check out this Redmond-inspired video on how to host and plan your own Windows 7 launch party, but be sure to check out some of the parody videos elsewhere on the page.
Slick looks, a solid metal build, and a number of refinements make the second-generation Flip Video MinoHD one hot pocket camcorder.
In the second Digital Demolition show, Macworld Editor Chris Holt gets hold of an external hard drive, the ioSafe, that's designed to withstand home catastrophes such as floods and fires. After a dunking in a public fountain and a run-in with a 3000-degree fire cannon, will the ioSafe still deliver us our data?
Lightweight and compact, Fujifilm's Instax Mini 7 is a modern version of a Polaroid camera. After pressing the shutter, a credit card-size color photo emerges from the top of the camera body. The print develops in minutes.
Microsoft begged us all to host Windows 7 launch parties to celebrate the intro of its newest operating system. So allow Senior Editor Robert Strohmeyer to show you how to install Windows 7 easily so everything will be ready for your Microsoft-based festivities.
Samsung's dual-view TL225 features two LCD screens, one of which is on the face of the camera. The camera is also completely operable via its touchscreen interface, and incorporates both an accelerometer and haptic feedback.
One focus of this year's Intel Developer Forum is small portable computing devices running a variety of Windows operating systems. Senior Writer Darren Gladstone takes a look at the Viliv S10 Blade, the Archos 9 PC tablet, and the Umid M1.
At the Intel Developer's Forum, a USB 3.0 camera was on display that was streaming uncompressed 1080p video to a monitor. Darren Gladstone took a look at the extremely high data transfer rates that USB 3.0 promises.
Everyone's raving about the addition of a video camera to the iPod Nano, but is it really that impressive? Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look.
The Zune HD marks a huge improvement from last year's model in speed, usability, and video quality. In addition to an OLED multitouch display, Microsoft's media player also features high-def video playback capabilities, sports an HD radio receiver, and has had a sleek and stylish makeover.
Take a look at some of the features in Windows 7 that allow you to manage multiple users on the same machine. Robert Strohmeyer is your host.
Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a real fast look at two new Canon PowerShots, the SD980 IS and the SD940 IS. The SD980 is the first point-and-shoot from Canon that features a touchscreen, and both cameras now include a mini-HDMI port, the ability to shoot 720p video, and image stabilization.
In the first episode of Digital Demolition, Chris and Sarah take three "rugged" laptops from Dell and Panasonic and put them through their paces. Can these PCs survive being frozen, dropped, getting dirty and taking a shower with a member of our staff? You'll have to watch to find out.
Take a look at some of the User Account Control features in Windows 7, as well as the new System and Security Action Center, troubleshooting tools, and power management options. Robert Strohmeyer is your host.
Kerchoonz introduces a speaker that you plug into your laptop, phone, mp3 player, or portable gaming device. The twist? Place the speaker onto any surface, which will then act as a sub-woofer. When used on any solid flat surface, wall, table or even a windows, the K-box turns the surface into sound with a truly incredible bass response. Senior Editor Tim Moynihan checks it out.
As the back-to-school season approaches, many of the "big box" electronics retail stores are making arrangements with computer manufacturers to sell exclusive versions of their laptops. PC World Notebook Guru Darren Gladstone visits Best Buy to check out four laptops that range in price from $650 to $800.
X-Series Walkman Music Player Features OLED Screen and Crisp Audio QualityTue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Sony has finally taken the wraps off its latest addition to the famous Walkman family, the X-Series. Apart from the fantastic noise-canceling technology and stellar audio, the device also has a crisp and vibrant OLED screen. Staff Editor Ginny Mies takes a look.
This new instrument allows people to make music by passing their hands
through six laser beams that trigger different streams of musical notes and
sounds. Two buttons on the front of the device toggle between banks of
instruments, chords, music clips, sounds effects and rhythms. Assistant
Editor Nick Mediati takes a look.
With the recent news about outer space -- the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, the July 15 Space Shuttle launch and recent landing, and news of an asteroid or comet smashing into Jupiter -- it’s easy to get excited over galactic exploration. In this video, we show you three iPhone apps that you can use to learn more about astronomy and space: Planets (free), Pocket Universe ($2.99), and Space Geek ($1.99).
Microsoft games-on-demand service for the Xbox 360 is ready and the company will push the service out to all existing subscribers on August 11. The update also adds UI goodies for Xbox live users who subscribe to Netflix, as well as a new Avatar Marketplace that lets you outfit your digital alter ego with apparel from popular fashion labels and Xbox 306 games. Darren Gladstone takes a sneak peek at the upgrades.
The T-Mobile MyTouch 3G is T-Mobile's second smartphone running Google's Android mobile operating system. And while the phone has much going for it--a lightweight design, a gorgeous screen, and the 1.5 update to the Android OS--it's not without its flaws.
If you've ever owned an iPhone or an iPod, chances are you now manage your music using iTunes. The iTunes software is pretty good, but not perfect. You can make it better by using these tips and tricks help you delete duplicate tracks, fix song names and metadata, retrieve album art and lyrics, and more.
The concept is simple: You write with a pen on paper, plug the pen into a computer, and everything you've written converts into digital text. That's the idea behind Adapx's pricey Capturx pen-and-software packages. This digital pen works very well, but only with Microsoft Office OneNote, which is not included.
What do Stephen Colbert of the Colbert Report, Frank Sinatra, and a clutch of music instruction videos have in common? They've all been involved in creative remixed mashup videos on YouTube. Senior Associate Editor Mark Sullivan researched the phenomenon and shows you some of the best. Don't you dare remix him!
It's easy to overlook some of the hidden in-camera features when you're reading spec sheets on the hardware. Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at four new cameras: Olympus' SP-590UZ, Sony's Cybershot DSC-HX1, Canon's Powershot SX200 IS, and FujiFilm's FinePix F200EXR. These cameras include two types of panoramic mode, great low-light settings, or a color accent feature. Join Tim as he explains how each works.
Smart phone Speed Tests: Which New Phone Is Best For Impatient Users?Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Wondering which of the hot new smartphones is the fastest? PC World's Ginny Mies puts the iPhone 3G S, Nokia's N97, and the Palm Pre through some straightforward speed tests. See how each did in comparative tests of how long it takes to power up, add a contact, or open your e-mail inbox.
At Intel Day 2009 at the Computer History Museum, Intel shows off a new technique for ray tracing in games with a demo of Quake Wars. The company also exhibits new concepts for integrating mobile devices and on-the-go data updates with your car. Senior Writer Darren Gladstone is your guide.
Firefox 3.5 is now final and includes great new features and improvements, including private browsing, geo-location, multi-tabbed browsing, and more. PC World's Nick Mediati takes a look.
It's become an annual tradition: Apple releases a new iPhone, PC World tries to break it. We did it with the first iPhone. We did it with iPhone 3G. Now, it's the iPhone 3G S's turn. This year, our torture -- whoops -- coercive interrogation was more mental than physical. Could the phone's Voice Control, Compass and smudge-proof screen withstand the withering pressure? You'll see.
At Intel Day 2009 at the Computer History Museum, Intel demonstrated a system for object recognition that looked like a step towards Terminator-style heads-up displays. Senior Writer Darren Gladstone was a willing victim; he also spent some of his day looking at collaborative techologies for classrooms.
With a handful of new smartphones coming out soon, we take a look at four new models: the Palm Pre, two phones from HTC including the new Google G2, and a great music phone from Sony Ericsson. If you're in the market for a new phone, one of these might be perfect.
At the Worldwide Developer's Conference in San Francisco, Apple announced the 32Gb iPhone 3Gs, an series of faster and cheaper laptops, an update to OS X called Snow Leopard, and other additions to the iPhone 3.0 SDK. Roman Loyola was on hand to analyze the announcements.
Iron Will Technologies debuts a sensory input glove for gamers, the Peregrine. The glove, which is powered by TouchPoint technology, connects via USB with standard keyboard drivers and will be commercially available later this year.
One of the worst kept secrets at this year's e3 was that Sony would announce an new version of the PSP called the Go. Senior writer Darren Gladstone managed to get hold of one at the show and was generally impressed. Also on the show floor was a fabulous looking game, Uncharted 2.
The Palm Pre smartphone and the company's much-anticipated new operating system --called webOS-- has just been released. WebOS is clean, engaging and intuitive but the main problems, in fact, lie in the hardware and construction of the device. Assistant editor Ginny Mies takes a look to see if the Pre can help Palm regain much-needed marketshare.
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Nintendo showed a slew of products for the Wii at e3 this year, including the new Wii Motion Plus remote control. With a better ability to track movements, users can perform gestures such as stringing and firing an arrow or playing more accurate golf games. In addition, the company released Wii Fit Plus and the Wii Sports Resorts games, following up on the popularity of the company's balance board.
Microsoft's Natal Provides Controller-Free Gaming; Also, Halo 3, ODSTWed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
At e3 2009 in Los Angeles, Microsoft showed some impressive demos of Project Natal, a method of interacting with a screen using more of your body than just your hands. The system is set up with a camera that uses motion detection and that lets you throw away your game controller. Also at the show, the newest version of the game Halo 3, ODST was demo'ed. It now includes a multiplayer mode.
With the recent release of Active for the Wii by EA Sports, Senior Writer Darren Gladstone got together with a personal trainer to evaluate a slew of fitness games. They took a look at Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009, Gold's Gym Cardio Workout, EA's Active, and Nintendo's Wii Fit. Check out how the battle of the fitness games played out!
We've all picked up the SkyMall catalog whle flying. But have you ever wondered how good the products are? Our intrepid Senior Associate Editor Mark Sullivan ordered a dozen products from the SkyMall catalog. In this video, he looks at four, including a roll-up USB Drum Kit and the Electronic Feng Shui Fortune Compass. Stay tuned for the full article!
Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at four of the best deals from Panasonic, Pentax, Nikon, and Sony.
The Samsung Impression has a fanstastic display--the first commercially available AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen. With a roomy full QWERTY keyboard, an intuitive touchscreen interface, and some advanced features, the Impression is one of the best midrange messaging phones we've seen. It has a few quirks, though, as it lacks voice dialing, a camera flash, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and is a bit pricy. Assistant editor Ginny Mies takes a look.
In this walkthrough, executive editor Robert Strohmeyer
demonstrates the steps to install Ubuntu 10.10, or "Maverick
Meercat." The community developed, Linux-based operating
system contains a slew of applications and is fast to boot
up and run.
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The PT-01USB Turntable from Numark is designed to easily let you turn your old vinyl records into modern-day MP3 files. With its bundled software, the device can separate each side of an "album" into individual tracks. Senior associate editor Mark Sulllivan takes it out for a spin and lets you know his recommendation.
Some of Windows 7's new interface tweaks are pretty slick, which is why software developers have already started cranking out copycat tweaks for Windows Vista (and, in some cases, XP). Follow along as we show you how to add these utilities to freshen up your PC's UI.
The $130 Aliph Jawbone is an extremely comfortable to wear Bluetooth headset that features excellent call quality. It's also something of a fashion statement, since it has a striking textured surface and is available in seven colors. The device's standout feature: It does an especially fine job of background noise cancellation.
Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at six HD, YouTube-friendly pocket camcorders from Pure Creative, Kodak, Sony, and the brand new FlipHD from Pure Digital. With features ranging from a wide-angle lens to variable frame rates, one of these devices in the $150- to $200-range is bound to be a great fit for your needs.
Thanks to Oprah and Aston, Twitter is all the rage. Fortunately you can keep tabs on your twitter feed from your iPhone. We take a look at three apps--Tweetie, Twiterrific, and TwitterFon.
If you're looking for a phone that's a fashion statement, you'll be on the right track with the LG Prada II. And while it has a great feature set and a user-friendly interface, its lack of integrated GPS is a disappointment, especially in view of its high price.
Purists might say that photography is all about pressing the camera's shutter release, but editing is an integral part of digital photography. So here's a handful of editing techniques to help you correct your photo's exposure, adjust color balance, eliminate perspective distortion, and remove digital noise.
PC World's Test Center ran a series of power consumption tests on laptops, desktops, HDTVs, and LCD monitors to determine how much energy they used in a variety of states from simply plugged in, to beingh run at maximum capabilities. Test Center Director Jeff Kuta explains the process and our (somewhat) surprising conclusions..
Dell's Adamo is taking a clear stab at the market for Apple's MacBook Air with a highly stylized design. The Adamo only includes a 1.4GHz CPU, but features a wider screen and bigger keyboard than the MacBook Air. But how does it measure up otherwise? Darren Gladstone compares the two laptops.
Which monitor you need depends on the applications you use, the amount of desk space you have, and how much you want to spend. But once you've determined the appropriate screen size, what's the best way to decide amongst all the other options? Consumer Affairs Correspondent Amber Bouman covers all the important issues.
Straight out of the box, your high-definition television might not be showing off its best picture quality. We show you how to tweak on-board color, brightness, and contrast settings and we point out a couple of tools for more precisely calibrating your screen.
Nintendo's recently released DSi has a host of new features, including two 0.3-megapixel webcams, sound editing and playback, and SD card slot, slightly larger screens, and the new DSi Shop Channel. Senior Writer Darren Gladstone tells you what works, and what doesn't.
With all the fanfare about the recent release of Internet Explorer 8, it's easy to miss why it's a great improvement over its predecessor. Assistant Editor Nick Mediati takes a look at the improvements in security, tabbed browsing, the accelerator feature, and improved web compatibility.
At the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco, the emphasis was on social networking tools that raged from aggregating all your networks in a single interface, Twittering by voice from your cellphone, using a virtual Sim-like city to add events to your social calendar, and a cross-platform video-conferencing tool.
Nintendo has announced a new version of Zelda for the upcoming DSi, as well as Punch-Out for the Wii. Senior Writer Darren Gladstone takes a look.
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Want to play a high-end PC game on your TV without having to pay for the hardware? How about high-quality racing games on your cell phone? By the end of this year you'll be able to do both. Senior Writer Darren Gladstone breaks down some of the cool tech on display at the 2009 Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco.
At the Game Developers Conference 2009, we saw a demo of the new iPhone game based on Showtime's Dexter TV series, as well a slew of other iPhone apps.
Casio's $400 high-speed Exilim EX-FC100 point-and-shoot camera features an array of impressive features in a tiny package. Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a look at the camera's HD video capabilities, its slow-motion capture ability, and its 30 frames-per-second burst mode.
Are two screens really better than one? Lenovo's latest, the ThinkPad W700ds, offers a slide-out display behind its main screen. Meanwhile, Fujisu's LifeBook N7010 has a tiny touchscreen below the main monitor. Senior Writer Darren Gladstone takes a look.
Are you tired of clicking relentlessly to get your PC to shut down? Follow these keyboard shortcuts and power options tips for both Windows XP and Vista and get your machine to power down much faster.
Whether you want shots of your new baby or to be the next Stanley Kubrick, there's a digital camcorder out there for you. But not all camcorders are created equal. Consumer Affairs Correspondent Amber Bouman will help you pick the right device for your videographic needs. Let us be your guide.
Apple's latest version of its iPod Shuffle features a very compact size and all the audio controls placed on the earphones. The Shuffle also lets you browse your music by listening to a voice navigation system. Macworld's Jason Snell takes a look at this new $79 MP3 player.
Dell brought its new ruggedized laptop, the Latitude E6400 XFR, into our offices for a demo, and Senior Writer Darren Gladstone put it through a series of grueling tests. Watch as he grinds dirt into the keyboard and washes it off with a nozzle--before he drops it on the floor. And the laptop still runs! Available now for $4,299, this may be the laptop for you if you need a machine that meets military standards.
The Digital Foci Pocket Album Deluxe OLED 2.8 will make your photos sparkle on its gorgeous OLED display. The small screen won't let you see your pictures from across the room, but the colors are rich and accurate, and the contrast is close to perfect. Editorial correspondent Lauren Barnard takes a look.
With the worldwide release of The Sims 3 game only a few months away, Electronic Arts invited Senior Editor Darren Gladstone down to their offices for a preview of the game. The new version includes vastly improved graphics; revamped gameplay that focuses on character development and the pursuit of life goals; and the familiar community sharing of user-created game assets that proved so popular in previous iterations.
