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Computers: the best desktop or laptop for you and where to buy it.(Cover story)(Product/service evaluation)

Consumer Reports

| December 01, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

SPEEDIER PERFORMANCE and extended laptop battery life are among the improvements in several new models in our latest tests of computers. Yet other models fell short in those areas.

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We found plenty of laptops and desktops, from basic to high-end models, that would be fine choices for most people. We also identified the best places to shop for computers, whether your priority is price, selection, or service.

Here are some highlights from our tests, along with the latest news about computers:

Intel and AMD offer new circuitry. Intel promised that its new Centrino 2 chipset would deliver "blazing performance" and ...

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