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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Motorola’s Droid Is Smart Success for Verizon Users
The new Motorola Droid phone is best super-smart phone Verizon offers, writes Walt Mossberg.
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.
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.
The CLIQ, Storm2 Join Long Parade of iPhone Threats
Motorola’s CLIQ and RIM’s Storm2 are among the many interesting challengers to the iPhone.
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.
HTC’s Hero May Be Your Scene
Walt Mossberg reviews the new Android-model phone, recommended for Sprint customers and others looking for something powerful and different.
Apple Changes Leopard’s Spots
Apple’s Snow Leopard operating system improves upon its predecessor, writes Walt Mossberg. But it isn’t a big breakthrough for average users, and it isn’t a typical Apple lust-provoking product.
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.
New iPhone Is Better Model–Or Just Get OS 3.0
Apple’s new iPhone 3G S and OS 3.0 offer plenty of new features. But the software may be enough of a boost to keep many users from buying the new model, Walt Mossberg writes.
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.
Amazon’s Kindle 2 Improves the Good, Leaves Out the Bad
Walt finds that Amazon.com has fixed the worst design flaws in the Kindle, its popular electronic-book reader, while maintaining the excellent book-buying experience that made the first model tolerable despite those problems.
Sony’s Vaio P Has Sportscar Looks Without the Power
Walt gives high marks to the new Sony Vaio P for its stylish looks, but finds it to be underpowered and frustrating to use.
BlackBerry’s Storm Presses Into the Touch-Phone Fray
Walt reviews the hotly anticipated BlackBerry Storm, the first BlackBerry model without a physical keyboard. Typing and navigation require tapping on glass, just as users do on the iPhone. Verizon will be selling the Storm for $250 with a two-year contract, though a $50 mail-in rebate can bring the price down close to the $199 that Apple charges for the base model of the iPhone.
Shopping for Basics and Saving Money on Your Next PC
In his annual fall PC buyer’s guide, Walt focuses on computers and laptops for consumers whose budgets have been shrunk due to the global economic slowdown.
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