Not Yet the Holy Grail: Nokia’s Tiny Computer Is Crisp, but So Slow
Nokia’s new tiny computer performs its main function, Web browsing, better than other pocket devices. But it falls down badly on many other tasks.
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It’s Time to Reduce The Tangle of Wires We Use for Gadgets
Walt Mossberg looks at the tangled collection of cables, chargers and spare batteries that he carries for his electronic devices and wonders why there isn’t more standardization.
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.
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.
ESPN Cellphone Has Great Sports Content But Many Trade-Offs
ESPN Mobile’s elaborate package of sports news and information is excellent, but for some, it may not be worth the trade-offs in price, hassle and Web restrictions.
A New Palm Treo Uses Microsoft’s Software, But It Doesn’t Beat 650
Palm’s new Treo 700w uses Microsoft’s Windows Mobile software, but despite some nice features, it’s neither as easy to use nor as powerful as the Palm-based 650.
Computer Makers Cater to Big Business, Slight the Rest of Us
The world would be better off if the biggest computer companies started catering more to the non-IT part of the market, where most computers live, writes Walt Mossberg.
Imagine It: The Sun, Some Ancient Ruins, You With No Laptop
Walt tests his theory that it’s possible to leave a laptop home on some types of trips and rely on a combination of a high-end cellphone and an iPod. To his surprise, the no-laptop vacation worked really well.
Wi-Fi Camera Offers Email, Quality Photos, But Still Needs Work
Kodak’s EasyShare-one camera can wirelessly email the photos it takes, and upload them to a Web site, all by itself. Walt finds much to admire, but complains that the wireless features didn’t always function properly.
Samsung Phone Offers Wireless Broadband, But It Has Drawbacks
The new Samsung i730 surfs the Web and sends and receives email at broadband speeds, but Walt says the short battery life and two-handed navigation can be aggravating.
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