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Dell Latitude Z600
We're still waiting on final test results, but Dell's created a future-forward bit of tech that's good for the status-seeking businessman. Everyone else: Look on from afar.Reviews
HTC Pure (AT&T) Smartphone
The head-turning HTC Pure is touch-friendly and inexpensive, but its lack of a headphone jack and its drab multimedia features are disappointing.Reviews
Seagate FreeAgent DockStar
A great way to share files on your local hard drive across the Internet.Reviews
Downloads for Managing Your Network
With these 10 free and low-cost utilities, you can manage, secure, and troubleshoot your network, whether it's for your small business or your home.Reviews
Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200
This credit card-size device provides supereasy mobile broadband access.Reviews
Solid-State Drives Go Mainstream
Higher capacities, faster performance, and lower prices are helping solid-state drives become viable for everyday use.Reviews
Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit
This kit is twice as fast as Belkin's higher-priced AV+ Starter Kit, but lacks that model's useful 3-port ethernet adapter and desktop mounting option.Reviews
Sony Ericsson C905a Cell Phone (AT&T)
Sony Ericsson's C905a is an average cell phone, but its camera impresses.Reviews
Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman Cell Phone (AT&T)
The Sony Ericsson W518a is designed for people who want to do three things with their cell phone: Check Facebook, listen to music, and look stylish.Mobile Computing
Virgin Mobile 3G Mobile Broadband, Zero Contract
Virgin Mobile's Broadband2Go service lets you connect to a cellular data network without a costly contract.Reviews
Small-Business Network Security 101
No matter how much (or how little) you invest in protecting your business, make sure to deploy all defenses available to you. Your network security is only as strong as its weakest point.Reviews
ZyXel PLA-401 v2 HomePlug AV Powerline Wall Mount Ethernet Adapter & ZyXel PLA-470 HomePlug AV Powerline Switch
While not an official kit, our combination of ZyXel powerline adapters delivered the goods, including a four-port ethernet switch, connection-quality indicator light, and useful software.Reviews
Netgear XAVB101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit
For connecting a single ethernet device to your network, the Netgear's design, ease of setup, and software utility make it the pick of the powerline litter.Reviews
Linksys PLK300 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit
The lack of a connection-quality indicator and a wall-mount option hamper this otherwise very capable powerline kit.Reviews
D-Link DHP-303 PowerLine HD Network Starter Kit
The D-Link’s UPA technology offers far higher throughput than competing HomePlug kits, as well as push-button encryption setup and informative LEDs.Reviews
Belkin Powerline AV+ Starter Kit F5D4075
Multiple ethernet ports and a convenient desk-mount option, together with solid performance and plug-and-play setup, put the Belkin kit at the head of the powerline networking class.Reviews
Actiontec MegaPlug AV Powerline Gaming Kit HPE200AV
This capable powerline networking kit delivers very good performance for high-definition video streaming and gaming, but it doesn't stand out from the pack.Reviews
TrendNet TEW-633GR 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
This router has very good overall performance and simple setup, but it lacks extra features (such as USB drive sharing or printer sharing) that we expect in this price class.Reviews
SMC Barricade N ProMax Draft 11n Gigabit Broadband Router SMCWGBR14-N
While it offers USB printer sharing and comprehensive routing features, the SMC Barricade has little else to recommend it, with below-par setup and performance and a relatively high price tag.Reviews
Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500
This workhorse router had very good performance and great software, but too few features for the price.Reviews
Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N
Linksys supplements this router's very good performance and features with optional parental controls.Reviews
D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router
The DIR-655 is a top-performing router with useful extras like drive and printer sharing and a Wi-Fi guest zone.Reviews
Belkin N+ Wireless Router F5D8235-4
Belkin's Wi-Fi router is easy to set up and has handy features, but it delivers poor short-range performance.Reviews
Better Together: Wi-Fi and Powerline Networking
By combining a Wi-Fi router and powerline equipment, you pair the convenience and mobility of wireless with a dependable way to stream video or save files to a network drive. Our tests reveal the best of both kinds of gear.Reviews
Eye-Fi Share Video Wi-Fi SD Card
Wireless-enabled SD Card makes sending images and video to the Web simple and quick.Reviews
Free Online Productivity Tools From Hassle-Free PC
PC World blogger Rick Broida reviews a tag-based note manager, a PDF-to-text converter, and online storage that acts like a virtual drive.Reviews
Cloud Engines Pogoplug Hard-Drive-Sharing Device
Nifty gadget lets you access files from a local USB hard drive via the Web.Reviews
Samsung Impression (AT&T) Cell Phone
The striking Samsung Impression phone has a beautiful AMOLED screen, but is missing a few vital features.Reviews
Expand Your Small-Business or Home-Office Network With an Ethernet Switch
Switch choices include managed, unmanaged, and manageable types. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.Reviews
Made-for-TV Media Drives
These specialized devices offer a ton of storage space and let you play music and view pictures and video on your TV. Though such products have some limitations, we found a few models that qualify for star status.Reviews
Encrypted Drives Keep Your Files Safe
In the war against lost or stolen information, these secure, portable drives are the special forces.Reviews
Windows 7 Security Features Get Tough
Windows 7 includes several new security features that are likely to convince even the most stubborn corporate client to upgrade.Reviews
Product Reliability and After-Sale Service, 2008
44,000 PCWorld.com visitors reveal which companies make the sturdiest gear–and which ones won’t forget you after the deal is done.Mobile Computing
Wi-Fi in the Sky
Surfing the Web while jetting coast to coast is the only way to fly.Reviews
HTC Fuze Smart Phone
The slick HTC Fuze has a visually stunning interface and a variety of features, but its performance is hit-and-miss.Reviews
Pantech’s C610 Cell Phone Wants Your Vote!
'The Pantech C610 cell phone has a glossy screen that resists earmarks, it features a straight-talk design, and its camera is suitable for taking photos of Russia from your front porch.Reviews
AT&T Navigator Cell Phone GPS
AT&T Navigator has more useful features than other cell phone GPS apps, including weather and scheduled commuter traffic alerts.Reviews
Intel’s New SSD Drive Delivers Blazing Fast Performance
Drive lives up to hype, and to the promise of solid-state drive's advantages over traditional, magnetic disk-based media.Reviews
Eye-Fi Explore Wireless SD Card
The Explore takes an innovative concept one step further with geotagging and hotspot uploading, but it's still ultimately a kludge.Reviews
Network-Attached Storage on the Cheap
FreeNAS: Open-source OS turns an old PC into a great network-attached storage device.Reviews
Creative Zen X-Fi MP3 Player
The amazing Zen X-Fi has great sound, features, headphones, and storage options–and for a nice price, too.Reviews
SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus with BeInSync Backup
If you're away from home and you happen to lose your SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus thumb drive, you can still recall your data from an online backup server–a nice safety net for people who tend to misplace things.Reviews
iPhone 3G: Great for New Buyers, but Upgraders Beware
The new iPhone's 3G wireless radio speeds data surfing, but there's little else new to justify an upgrade.
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Sierra Wireless Compass 597 Mobile Broadband Modem
This mobile broadband modem provides an easy and stylish way to get broadband Internet access while you're on the go.
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