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Intel Makes Leap in Device to Aid Impaired Readers

Walt Mossberg reviews the Intel Reader, a book-sized device aimed at assisting people with impaired vision or language-related disabilities.

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Price Is Heavier, but These Laptops Are Very Sleek

Walt Mossberg tests the Toshiba Satellite, the H-P Pavilion and the Lenovo IdeaPad.

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Operating Systems Offer New Choices in PC Shopping

Walt Mossberg gives tips on purchasing laptops with the latest pre-installed operating systems in his annual fall computer-buying guide.

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Apple’s New iMac, MacBook Grow Better, Brighter

Apple is rolling out new versions of its iMac and MacBook this week. Though both new Macs sport important improvements, they are evolutionary, not revolutionary, writes Walt Mossberg.

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A Windows to Help You Forget

Walter S. Mossberg calls Windows 7 a boost to productivity and a pleasure to use — Microsoft’s best operating system yet.

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Apple’s iTunes 9 Makes it Easier to Share, Organize

Walt Mossberg reviews Apple’s free iTunes 9 update, which has two outstanding features: Home Sharing and an easier way to organize your library.

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New Netbook Offers Long Battery Life and Room to Type

Walter S. Mossberg reviews Toshiba’s new netbook, which aims to solve some common netbook issues.

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For Some, Move To Windows 7 Will Be Tough

While Microsoft’s Windows 7 stresses simplicity, the upgrade process will be anything but simple for consumers using XP.

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In Browser Wars, The New Firefox Loses Some Edge

In this round of the browser war, Mozilla’s product no longer stands out as clearly superior.

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Gadgets Show How Much Power Your House Eats

By Geoffrey A. Fowler

An array of gadgets is vying to help homeowners cut energy spending. The devices provide real-time information about how much electricity is used across a home in terms that are easy to comprehend: cost per hour.

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Only One Beyoncé: Services Pick Up After Your Music

by Geoffrey Fowler

TuneUp Media and MusicBrainz Picard aim to clean up and properly label personal digital-music collections.

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New Mac Laptops Use Batteries Sealed for Power

More electronic products are being designed with their rechargeable batteries sealed inside. Walt Mossberg tests two new Apple laptops with higher-capacity, sealed-in batteries.

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Computer Buyers Have to Consider System Upgrades

This year, with Microsoft and Apple set to upgrade operating systems, Walt Mossberg’s spring computer buyer’s guide focuses on buying a machine for the new OS you may soon want.

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Network Hard Disk by Western Digital Offers Easy Backup

Western Digital’s My Book World Edition is a new networkable hard disk that is simple and effective for anyone with a modern operating system.

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Synchronizing Your Bookmarks on All Your PCs

Walt reviews Foxmarks, a tool for synchronizing your bookmarks automatically among all your computers, Windows or Mac, and across all the main brands of Web browsers.

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