Vista: Worthy, Largely Unexciting
Vista is the best version of Windows that Microsoft has produced, Walt Mossberg says. But while navigation has been improved, the successor to XP isn’t a breakthrough in ease of use.
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BlackJack Beats Out Palm 750, but iPhone May Well Top Both
The Samsung BlackJack smart phone has a slimmer design and longer battery life than the Treo 750. But if you can afford $499, you might want to wait for the Apple iPhone, Walt says.
Microsoft’s Zune Challenges iPod
Microsoft will challenge Apple with the launch of a digital-music player called the Zune, complete with an online music store and software to go with it. (Video)
Once You Experience Wide-Screen HDTVs, Hassles Seem Small
Walt Mossberg lives for several weeks with a big, beautiful HDTV and finds that it’s a joy to watch. But there are some hitches.
Microsoft Upgrades Internet Explorer — But Not Much Is New
The new version of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is much improved, but there’s nothing that should make you switch from other browsers, Walt Mossberg writes.
The New Sony Reader For Books Performs Like a Good First Draft
Sony is taking a whack at the elusive electronic book reader with a new $350 device. Walt says the sleek gadget is a good start, but warns of significant flaws that mark it as a work in progress.
The Sansa Rhapsody Comes With Music Inside — Like It or Not
The Sansa Rhapsody is a portable music player designed to work with RealNetworks’ Rhapsody music-subscription service. The preloaded music included with the player is hassle, and the device is inferior to the iPod Nano.
Chocolate Cellphone Only Looks Sweet; Its Design Is Flawed
Verizon’s new Chocolate cellphone is designed as a music player first and was crafted to look like an Apple iPod. But it’s burdened by a ham-handed user interface and other failings, Walt Mossberg says.
Some Safety Tips To Help You Avoid Latest Theft Scams
The fastest-growing computer-security problem isn’t a virus. It’s called “social engineering,” and it consists of tactics that fool users into giving up sensitive financial data. Here are a few tips to help you avoid these schemes. (Video)
New Product for Mac Operates Windows, OS X Simultaneously
Apple’s Intel-powered computers can run both Windows and Mac OS X, but now there’s an even better approach. Parallels Desktop lets users run Mac and Windows programs simultaneously, giving them the best of both worlds.
MacBook Laptop Lacks A Few Features But Has Lots to Like, Low Price
There’s a lot to like about Apple’s new MacBook, especially the price. Like other Intel-based Macs, it can run Windows alongside the Mac operating system. But it’s missing features that are standard on Windows-based laptops.
In Our Post-PC Era, Apple’s Device Model Beats the PC Way
In early battles for dominance of the PC market, Microsoft’s component-based platform crushed Apple’s end-to-end model. But in today’s post-PC era, where the focus is on music players, game consoles and cellphones, the end-to-end model is the early winner.
Two Tech Leaders Aim For Bold New Portable, But Miss the Mark
Samsung’s Q1, an Ultra Mobile PC that’s smaller than the smallest mainstream laptop, goes on sale next week, but the machine is so deeply flawed in key respects that it amounts to little more than a toy for techies.
Google’s New Service Offers Web Calendar That’s Quick and Easy
Though it’s still in its beta phase, Google Calendar stands out among other Web-based scheduling programs because it’s a snap to use.
Sony, Lenovo Laptops Are Pricey, but Offer Lots of Features, Power
Walt Mossberg tests the Sony Vaio SZ160 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X60s, and says for road warriors, these small, light, well-designed laptops are worth their hefty price tags.
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