Tips for Getting Past Some of the Hassles of Buying a New PC
Walt gives his annual spring buyer’s guide to desktop PCs, including tips for the Windows Vista operating system.
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Advice on Shopping For a Windows PC — If You Must Buy Now
If you’re thinking of acquiring or giving a new Windows PC this holiday season, don’t do it. Walt Mossberg suggests you wait until Vista arrives.
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.
H-P and Lenovo Offer New Wave of Laptops: Small and Affordable
New diminutive, portable PCs, from H-P and Lenovo, should help lighten the briefcases of road warriors without lightening their wallets too much.
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.
Annual Buying Guide: How to Ensure New PC Can Use Windows Vista
Walt’s annual spring buyer’s guide to desktop computers offers hardware guidelines for users who can’t wait till January for Microsoft Vista, but want to be able to upgrade later.
MacBook Pro Offers Promising Start to Era Of Intel-Powered Apple
Apple’s new Intel-powered laptop, the MacBook Pro, isn’t revolutionary and has some drawbacks. But it beats its predecessor, the PowerBook, and marks a promising start to the era of Intel-powered Apple laptops.
What PC to Buy If You Are Planning On a Vista Upgrade
In Walt’s annual fall buyer’s guide to desktop computers, he focuses on what kind of PC Windows buyers should be considering if they want to run Microsoft’s next version of Windows, called Vista.
What the Apple Plan To Switch to Intel Chips Means for Consumers
Apple’s adoption of Intel processors for its future Macs is big news in the computer world. But what does it mean for the average consumer, who just wants the best computer for the job?
Two Ultralight Laptops Offer Lots of Features, Improved Portability
Walt puts two new full-featured ultralight laptops to the test and finds they both pass the in-flight exam.
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