Computer Shopper articles from September 2003

Computer Shopper archives from September 2003

PC speeds take off.(from the editor in chief)
September 1, 2003... Let's be honest: The gigahertz game has gotten a little boring. It's a given that CPU speeds will continue to increase, and while 2GHz and 3GHz seem fast now, some day we'll consider those figures quaint. But clock speed alone doesn't tell the...

Best avoided?(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... Thanks for your August Trends article "Bamboozled by the Butterfly?" (p. 18), about Best Buy allegedly signing its customers up for MSN Internet service (and charging them) without their knowledge. In the future I'll stay out of Best Buy so I...

Upgradability is key.(Letters)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Your review of the Dell Dimension 4600C (August, p. 42) touched on what has been a sore subject for me lately: upgradability, specifically the upgrade options available for Dell systems. After an upgrade of my PC, I attempted to use the old...

Why lock Windows?(Letters)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Your roundup of PCs from lesser-known vendors ("No-Name Recognition," May, p. 98) was interesting, but one of the key elements you ignored is the OS. Nearly all of these companies sell PCs without bundled software, which is cool if I already...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2003... In our review of the ZT SOHO PC A5003 (July, p. 48), we mistakenly pictured the ZT International Gamer Z1129. In our August feature "Straight-A Systems" (p. 102), we mentioned the Fujitsu LifeBook S6120 but pictured the LifeBook P-2000. ...

Junk-mail vigilantes slam spammers back.(Trends)
September 1, 2003... Most of us wouldn't go much further than the Delete key to get rid of pesky spare. But some incensed junk e-mail recipients are striking back by harassing spammers. and they're sparking a battle that goes beyond cyberspace, One of the...

Sony brightens prospects for small OLED displays.(Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Sony (www.sony.com) is increasing its commitment to organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display technology by further investing in a joint venture to produce OLED screens for mobile devices. The company recently announced it will invest...

Discount chain does DVDs.(Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Wal-Mart (www.walmart. com) is taking aim at Netflix's (www.netflix.com) online DVD subscription service with the recent release of its own competitive offering. The retail behemoth has modified its online DVD-rental service, which has...

United's in-flight e-mail cleared for takeoff.(Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... In the air no longer means out of touch. United Airlines (www.united.com) has become the first U.S. commercial carrier to introduce two-way e-mail capability on all its domestic flights. Since June, travelers have been able to access the...

Tiny hard drive is big on capacity.(Trends)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Your next compact digital camera, camcorder, or MP3 player may pull double duty as a hard drive. Startup Cornice (www.corniceco.com) has developed a tiny hard drive for consumer-electronics devices that holds more and costs less than today's...

The forecast for PC sales is slighty overcast.(Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Forecast for PC Sales Is Slighty Overcast Percentage Increase 2003 FORECAST Original 6.9% Updated 6.3% 2004 FORECAST Original 10.9% Updated ...

High-tech Orb color-codes your world.(Trends)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Green light, the market's up; red light, well, you know This is the kind of information you could expect to glean from Ambient Devices' (www.ambientdevices.com) $150 Orb. Inside the frosted-glass Orb are 18 LEDs. Using Chromacore...

The terabyte hard drive is no optical illusion.(Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... You thought your multi-gigabyte drive was huge until you started amassing digital images and MP3s. In the not-so-distant future, you may be storing those files on a terabyte-capacity drive. Hitachi (www.hitachi.com) and Hitachi Maxell...

10-4 on that Wi-Fi, good buddy?(Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Wi-Fi wireless networking is not just for the Starbucks crowd anymore. In one of the largest projects of its kind, IdleAire Technologies (www.idleaire.com), a maker of in-cab gadgets for trucks, is installing Wi-Fi hot spots in 200 truck stops...

Kill PDA viruses before they're hatched.(Trends)
September 1, 2003... Viruses on PDAs are virtually nonexistent, but that hasn't stopped Symantec (www.symantec.com), maker of Norton AntiVirus, from releasing AntiVirus for Handhelds. The software, designed for Palm OS and Pocket PC devices, promises an extra...

Latest drive technology slow to reach notebooks.(Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives are beginning to appear in select new desktops, but if you want the faster drive for your notebook, you're going to have to wait. Even in the desktop market, adoption of SATA has been slow due to its expense,...

Kids' online diet full of spam.(Trends)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... More than 80 percent of children aged 7 to 18 who use e-mail receive a daily dose of spam, according to a recent survey conducted for Symantec by Applied Research. Although the most frequent spam messages kids say they receive are sweepstakes...

More brains, less brawn.(Gear)
September 1, 2003... Handspring Treo 600 Coup de fusion: Gadget hounds are sure to howl at the sight of Handspring's latest slimmed-down smartphone, the Treo 600. Though Handspring has abandoned the traditional flip design and reduced the bulk of previous...

Why wireless networking delivers.(Special Advertising Section)
September 1, 2003... Wireless takes over as the preferred solution for home and small-business users. Until recently, many home-office users had to make do without local area networks (LANs)--fearing the cost of running and difficulties with installation and...

The right to duplicate DVDs is a burning issue in Hollywood: seven big movie studios and one little software company are battling over your fair-use rights to back up commercial DVDs.(Opinions)
September 1, 2003... For Several Years, the re-recording industry has wailed the blues about consumers' rights to copy legally purchased CDs. Now Hollywood studios are scripting a horror movie, starring your prerogative to dupe DVDs, in a sinister--and...

Two desktop replacements deliver TiVo on the run: Sony and Toshiba are the first to introduce notebook computers that incorporate TV-tuner cards.(Opinions)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... All I can say it's a good thing American Idol 2 is over, or I might never have finished this column. For the past couple of weeks, I've been testing a new notebook PC from Sony that, along with a model from Toshiba, is one of the first to let...

The net creates a class of cunning cheaters: copy-and-paste, the Internet, and maybe even a few bucks have turned students into a bunch of lazy plagiarists.(Opinions)
September 1, 2003... When the internet began to grow in popularity, it became apparent the educational system had to change. High-school students were the immediate beneficiaries of the wealth of information available online, combined with the elegant power of...

The top 25: Computer Shopper editors handpick this month's best desktops, notebooks, graphics cards, digital cameras, and software.(top 25)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2003... GAMING DESKTOPS PRODUCT PRICE SPECS Falcon Northwest $4,467 3.06GHz Pentium 4; 512MB DDR; Mach V * dual 120GB hard drives; 19-inch www.falcon-nw.com CRT; ATI Radeon 9800 Pro...

Fair-priced family PC packs video-editing frills.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... GATEWAY'S 500 SERIES IS THE everyman of PCs. Configurable for a variety of uses and needs, our relatively inexpensive test system--a $1,799 500XL--came built for multimedia and digital video (DV) moviemaking, integrating a DVD-RW drive, a sharp...

This gaming hot rod lacks some style.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... DESPITE ITS BLAZING PERFORMANCE AND TOP-notch features, the Dimension XPS, Dell Computer's first foray into the luxury gaming market, lacks the craftsmanship of rigs built by boutique PC shops. Plus, at $3,775, it's missing the Dell cost...

Well-designed business PC has IT acumen.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... ALTHOUGH IBM CLEARLY DESIGNED ITS THINK-Centre S50 for the corporate environment, this excellent $1,560 desktop is just as suitable for small offices, it's also one of the best-designed PCs we've seen in terms of usability. The S50's slim...

Powerful corporate PC neglects business needs.
September 1, 2003... AIMED SQUARELY AT THE HOME-OFFICE, SMALL-business, and corporate crowds, Acer America's Veriton 7600G will be a whiz at day-to-day business projects. It employs Intel's new 865G chipset, which brings Hyper-Threading technology and dual-channel...

Excellent performer with strong components.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... HEWLETT-PACKARD'S COMPAQ PRESARIO 8000T offers top-notch performance and competitive pricing, but its anemic warranty and smallish monitor make it less attractive than comparable configurations from other high-end PC makers. The $2,857...

Tricked-out convertible runs fast, but not far.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... WITH CONVENIENT FEATURES AND Performance, Acer America's $2,199 TravelMate C110TCi raises the bar for Tablet PCs. Based on robust Centrino hardware, this convertible system effortlessly morphs between a high-performance tablet and an ultralight...

Jumbo CAD station grounded by battery.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... IF YOU'VE EVER WISHED YOU COULD PUT THE POWER of a workstation PC into a laptop, Fujitsu's Celsius Mobile H notebook is manutactured with you in mind. This $3,200 dcsktop-replacement notebook offers professional-grade components and heavyweight...

Supercharged portable runs low on support.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... THE $1,999 PURSUIT SC-B13 FROM SYSTEMAX has the power to perform, thanks to its state-of-the art Centrino components, but its raw horsepower alone may not be enough for some users. With a 1.3GHz Pentium M CPU, 1GB of DDR SDRAM, a large 60GB...

Behind sober looks, it's loaded with power.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Editors' Choice DELL HAS MARVELOUSLY REDESIGNED ITS CORPORATE desktop replacement, the Latitude D800. This big, expensive $2,465 laptop is newly retooled tbr serious, business minded folks, but features ample performance muscle and a full...

A stylish thin-and-light for budget buyers.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... SMALL SHOP AVERATEC MAKES A BIG SPLASH with the 3150P. Proving that excellent portability just an option for the wealthy, this $1,025 thin-and-light laptop offers a unique design and a lot of notebook for its low price. Our evaluation unit...

Affordable big-screen machine lacks oomph.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... PACKING A WIDE SCREEN, THE $1,249 M5305 FROM eMachines is surprisingly movie-friendly for its low price. The system features comfortable ergonomics, a practical configuration, and a budget-buyer price. If you need speed and lengthy...

PDA/cell-phone hybrid gets a color upgrade.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Editor's Choice THROUGH AN EXCEPTIONAL GADGET, T-MOBILE'S original Sidekick suffered from a few minor drawbacks. Now the much-anticipated sequel to the popular phone/PDA hybrid has arrived, carrying a color screen and a reasonable price....

A high-powered PDA with winning connections.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Editors' Choice HEWLETT-PACKARD APPARENTLY LISTENED TO ITS customer feedback when developing its latest iPaq handheld. The new $399 iPaq Pocket PC H2210, running the freshest Os from Redmond, addresses the connectivity complaints about...

Gee-whiz audio for a steep price.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... THE BA800 FROM BANTAM INTERACTIVE features attributes we never thought we'd see in a flash-based digital audio device, including the ability to screen digital pictures while pumping out tunes. Still, at $299.99, your money is better spent...

Radio recorder tunes in even when you're out.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... THE RADIO YOURWAY AM/FM RECORDER from PoGo Products is an enticing little gizmo. Billed as a TiVo for radio, this $149.99 device does what it claims, but not as well as you might hope. Measuring 3.9x2.2x0.7 inches and weighing 2.8 ounces,...

Get the whole Wi-Fi spectrum.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... If you're worried about which Wi-Fi standard will reign supreme, fear not. The $99 WAG511 54Mbps Dual Band Wireless PC Card from Netgear has you covered. The WAG511 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, and the nowratified 802.11g standard....

Speed and space to spare: these mammoth-capacity hard drive upgrade kits deliver chart-topping performance but diverge on documentation and warranty.(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2003... YOU KNOW HARD DRIVES have become true mass-storage tools when you can measure them in fractions of a terabyte. You don't have to sacrifice speed for capacity, however. These two 7,200rpm internal drives rely on 8MB buffers--four times the...

Low-cost graphics card posts impressive scores.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... WHEN A RELATIVELY LOW-END GRAPHICS CARD comes close to matching the speed of the previous generation's performance leader, you know the hardware engineers got something right. Such is the case with PNY Technologies' $149 Verto GeForce FX 5200...

This bargain digicam takes great pictures.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... FOR $199, YOU'D EXPECT A DIGITAL CAMERA LIKE the Canon PowerShot A300 to be fairly basic. Although it lacks some more-advanced features, this 3.2-megapixel gem delivers vibrant photos and many useful tools. Despite its thick, bulky plastic...

Able LCDs for homes and offices: these two 19-inch LCDs perform equally, but stand on opposite ends of the price spectrum.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... IN MAY OF THIS YEAR, THE NEW York-based research firm NPD estimated that, for the first time, LCD monitors outsold their CRT counterparts. The average selling price? Just $467. That means the LCD market's growth engine is 15-inch and discounted...

Decent-looking prints that keep you waiting.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL'S FULL-FEATURED X6170 All-In-One Office Center prints exceedingly slowly, but it's still a good value, considering its fax capabilities, acceptable inkjet-print quality, and $249 price. The X6170's design is unusual...

Fast-and-easy router supports all Wi-Fi flavors.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Editors' Choice COMBINING 802.11A AND 802.11G ACCESS POINTS with a four-port Ethernet switch, the Linkys WRT55AG Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router provides more wireless options than ever for folks assembling a home- or small-office...

Jukebox software needs a tune-up.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... THE NEW ALL-IN-ONE MEDIA PROGRAM FROM J. River is meant to pick up where the company's popular Media Jukebox 8.0 leaves off, piling multimedia features on top of Media Jukebox's robust audio set. Still, the $39.98 Media Center 9.0 is bloated,...

Digital-imaging David battles Adobe's Goliath.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Editors' Choice WHAT HAPPENS TO THE INDUSTRY GIANT WHEN an upstart offers comparable features for a fraction of the price? Witness the face-off between Jasc paint Shop Pro 8 and Adobe Photoshop 7.0. The $109 ($99 download, $49 upgrade)...

Nimble virus stopper skimps on features.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... THE $53 F-SECURE ANTI-VIRUS 2003 IS A SPEEDY VIRUS stopper that is rather pricey, given its skimpy feature set. On the plus side, the program's interface is easy to navigate, and its scanning engine makes a minimal impact on your system...

Firewall can't block competition's advantages.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... WHILE INTEGO'S NETBARRIER IS A DE FACTO firewall standard in the Macintosh market, its first attempt in the Windows realm is decidedly second-rate. You'll get much more thorough online protection from Norton Personal Firewall or ZoneAlarm Pro...

Linux OS looks great, but is still too pricey.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... HOT ON THE HEELS OF ITS LINUX 8 PROFESSIONAL release, Red Hat's latest version, the $149.95 Linux 9 Professional, offers an improved interface and easier installation, but not many other major changes and no drop in price. If you're committed...

E-mail utility suffers relationship problems.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... CREO'S SIX DEGREES 1.51 AIMS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL relationships between your e-mail messages, files, and contacts. Considering it costs $99, however, it needs a few extra features and better performance to make it a must-have for Outlook users....

VoIP service dials into future of net telephony.
September 1, 2003... SPEND A WEEK WITH VONAGE'S PC-TO-PC BROAD-band phone service, and you'll find that its clear call quality and unique features make your regular phone service look somewhat passe. Vonage uses voice over IP (VoIP) technology and a...

A full toolbox for DVD-authoring projects.(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... ULEAD DVD WORKSHOP AC-3 IS A CAPABLE, EASY-TO-use authoring program that effortlessly bridges the gap between inexpensive but limited DVD-authoring apps and expensive, complex professional programs. The $495 ($479 download) application features...

Car-war combat makes road rage a virtue.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... THE PLOT OF BANDITS: PHOENIX Rising boils down to three words: The Road Warrior. It's the future, society's gone to pot, and all of a sudden you're driving a nitrous-injected dune-buggy tank across the desert. Your vehicle is piloted by two...

All is not quiet on the western front.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... BLITZKRIEG FOLLOWS MARCHING orders laid down by the popular Sudden Strike series. This World War II real-time-strategy game is neither flashy nor overly innovative, but strong gameplay elements give it firepower. Blitzkrieg is based on...

A headset for the shooter set.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Editors' Choice You're playing your favorite online shooter, and your buddies are being picked off all around you. By the time you type a warning, you'll be next. Use your voice to call for back-up--not your mommy--with Plantronics' $34.95...

Rocket chips: these five powerful systems exploit the latest chipsets from Intel and nVidia to deliver stratospheric performance.(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2003... LIKE A SPACECRAFT, A COMPUTER OPERATES AT PEAK PERFORMANCE only when all its support systems are completely in sync. The CPU itself may be built to blaze through benchmarks, but what if the chipset--which provides the pathways that link to the...

Winning cards: die-hard gamer, budding director, or average Joe: who you are will dictate how much you need to spend. But a perfect graphics card is waiting out there for you.(Buying A Graphics Card)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2003... Display adapters. Video cards. Bit blasters. Pixel pushers. Whatever you choose to call them, graphics boards play a key role in determining system performance with 3D games and other graphics-intensive software. They can also transform your...

Help! I need somebody; like it or not, you'll eventually make a call to PC tech support. Here's how to get faster service and better support with minimum frustration.(Get The Best Tech Support)
September 1, 2003... Losing a seating chart because of a computer crash may not sound like a national emergency, but when one of the seats belongs to the president of the United States, it can be pretty urgent. During the 2002 Senate election, President Bush...

Print sharp, pay less: monochrome lasers still provide the sharpest output available. These five won't slice too deeply into your budget.(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2003... LET'S FACE IT: Most consumers appreciate the versatility of their inexpensive color inkjets. Document and Web printouts look decent enough. And if you take digital photos, it sure is nice to see an instant color print of little Taylor or...

The road to recovery: if your hard drive crashes and you haven't backed up your data, one of these four utilities could come to the rescue.(Data-Recovery Software)
September 1, 2003... Okay, so you didn't listen to us when we advised you in our July issue to pick up a backup utility to save your data in case disaster strikes you system ("Restoration Software," p. 122). Now when your hard drive crashes or you accidentally...

The hard edge: Intel's sinister anti-overclocking device; a new AMD chip steals Bill's heart; and why the new MRAM is the memory to remember.(Alice & Bill)
September 1, 2003... ALICE AND BILL DISAGREE ON a lot of things, but they both love chips. When they get together for their quarterly lunch at their traditional hangout, "America," in New York City, you can count on three things: Bill orders the meatloaf and a cold...

Get your fair share: here's how to configure your wireless home network for security, file sharing, printer sharing, and more.(Tune-Up)
September 1, 2003... Watching a 10MB program patch download to your laptop as you carry it from the living room to the backyard may seem like a miracle, but chances are your home network can perform even greater feats. In this Tune-Up we'll show you how to share...

Deleting drive data forever.(computer cures)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... I need to exchange my hard drive. Other than reformatting it, how can I ensure that none of the data is accessible after I give it up? Marc Bussanich This is an excellent question that many people don't think to ask. Assuming that the...

A freecell solution.(computer cures)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... I'm having trouble with Windows' FreeCell card game. When I move playing cards to the open cells at the top of the screen, the cells turn into a messy collage of card images. Minimizing and then restoring the window temporarily fixes things,...

Squashing spyware.(computer cures)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... I use Internet Explorer 5, and lately whenever I try to open a link in a new window, the following error message pops up: Exception EAcessViolation in module STOOLBAR.DLL at 000076B0. Access Violation at address 018B7C10 in...

Does printer paper matter?(computer cures)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Is it safe to use photocopier paper in my inkjet printer? Don Alfieri Sure--almost any paper suitable for a photocopier will work in an inkjet without damaging it. (Overhead transparencies and adhesive-label sheets are another matter,...

Shake the disease.(computer cures)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Several readers have forwarded this e-mail message to me: "Unfortunately, I've received a virus from an e-mail contact and my address book was infected. Since you are in my address book, there is a good chance you will catch it too. The...

Mouse and cursor don't click.(computer cures)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... My cursor seems to be out of sync with my mouse. It often stops responding when I'm moving the mouse around or clicking, but starts up again a few seconds later. I've cleaned the mouse, and even tried different ones, but nothing seems to get...

Keep your PC honest.(tip of the month)
September 1, 2003... Sometimes it seems like our PCs have minds of their own. So how do you know your system is actually doing what it says it is? Some readers may remember "memory accelerators," for instance, which did little more than display fancy dials...

Finding an affordable printer that clicks with digital pics: a determined daughter hunts for the right printer for Dad's digital darkroom.(Buying Advisor)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2003... DIGITAL CAMERAS ARE GREAT for capturing images, and PCs excel at editing them, but until recently, all but the most expensive photo printers produced fairly disappointing prints. The latest generation of picture-savvy printers cranks out photos...

Tech shopping.(WebBuyer: site reviews for online shopping)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... askergoworks.com Ergo Works wants to turn your plain old desk into a healthy workspace. The selection of keyboard trays, monitor risers, and ergonomic seating will make computing more comfortable. Check out the kid-friendly seating,...

apple.com/music/store.(Computer shopper: site of the month)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Until now, snagging music online meant either sidestepping the law (and lots of spyware) with a peer-to-peer file-sharing application, or using one of the, um, lame music-industry-approved services like RealOne or PressPlay. Apple's iTunes...

Used and refurbished hardware.(Site Reviews)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... electrified.com Plug in to Electrified Discounters for deals on refurbished and overstock computer components and consumer electronics. You'll find computers, printers, PDAs, and GPS receivers, all with a 30-day money-back guarantee ...

PC Security Products.(Site Reviews)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... computersecurity.com Put your PC in lockdown! The unique hardware at Computer Security Products includes the PC Protector, a PCI card that sounds an alarm if cables are disconnected from a desktop PC, and metal enclosures that prevent...

Direct PC vendors.(Site Reviews)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... abspc.com Expect gaming, multimedia, and business PCs aplenty at ABS Computer Technologies, The company offers a choice of Intel or AMD processors, a three-year parts and lifetime labor warranty, and toll-free technical support. Every...

PC resources.(Site Reviews)
September 1, 2003... bbb.org The Better Business Bureau fosters honest relationships between businesses and shoppers. If you have a problem with a merchant, you can file an online complaint, and the organization will help to resolve the issue as an impartial...

Free software.(Site Reviews)(Brief Article)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... freewarehome.com Free software doesn't necessarily mean worthless software. Freeware Home is a highly organized index of free programs: business applications, games, Internet utilities, and much more Dozens of new applications are listed...

Software sites.(Site Reviews)
September 1, 2003... atomicpark.com AtomicPark is the bomb. The site's entire selection of business and productivity apps includes free shipping. Plus, you won't find any restocking fees. bigclearance.com Boasting "current-version software at...

How to buy the right flash-based MP3 player.(buying basics)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2003... THE IPOD MAY BE THE COOLEST DEVICE ON the planet, but even the new smaller version won't make the best companion on your morning jog. For maximum, no-skip music portability, you should forgo digital audio players with built-in hard drives and...