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Windows Vista Ultimate
Reviewed on January 23, 2007
Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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Windows Vista Business
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
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Norton PartitionMagic 8
Reviewed on May 3, 2007
If you need to partition your live hard drive, Norton PartitionMagic 8 is still the application to beat.
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Motion LE1600 (Pentium M 758 1.5GHz, 512MB RAM, 30GB HDD, XP Tablet 2005)
Reviewed on July 19, 2005
Lighter and smaller than the competition, the admittedly pricey Motion LE1600 is one of the best full-size slate tablets we've seen so far.
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Microsoft Remote Keyboard (Windows XP Media Center Edition)
Reviewed on September 1, 2005
The media buttons on the Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition make it easy to control MCE from the comfort of your couch, but the mouse could be easier to control.
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D-Link DWL-G520 AirPlus Xtreme G wireless PCI adapter
Reviewed on September 21, 2004
The DWL-G520 offers solid speed and security, but like all PCI adapters, it's a pain to install.
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Sling Media Slingbox Pro
Reviewed on September 27, 2006
While its ability to accept multiple sources and optional HD is overkill for most users, the more-expensive Slingbox Pro makes sense for hardcore Slingers with gobs of video gear.
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Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Reviewed on June 17, 2004
The WPC54G is a great value and a good way for families or businesses on a budget to add 802.11g to a laptop.
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Sling Media Slingbox Tuner
Reviewed on September 27, 2006
The Slingbox Tuner lets you watch your home TV anywhere, but it's useful only for those who have a good basic cable lineup.
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SanDisk ConnectPlus 128MB CompactFlash + Wi-Fi
Reviewed on November 25, 2003
This is the most versatile CompactFlash Wi-Fi adapter we've seen, and it's the best option available for adding wireless to a PDA.
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Buffalo DriveStation (160GB)
Reviewed on October 24, 2004
The DriveStation works well, but it's simply too expensive when compared to other external hard drives of the same size.
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EasyBloom Plant Sensor
Reviewed on November 21, 2008
The EasyBloom system helpfully measures how environmental conditions affect your plants, but its database could provide more advice beyond houseplants.
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Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts
February 22, 2007
If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves.
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Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay
September 27, 2007
Customers, not quite ready for Vista, persuade the company to allow PC makers to keep selling XP for an additional five months.
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The XP alternative for Vista PCs
September 21, 2007
Microsoft is quietly telling PC makers they can offer a Windows XP "downgrade" to customers buying systems preloaded with Vista.Image: Lenovo's XP 'downgrade' program
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LaCie Ethernet Disk (250GB)
Reviewed on February 25, 2005
The Ethernet Disk is a suitable means of adding storage to a small-business network, but it lacks the power and the expansion options of a full-fledged server.
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Vista draining laptop batteries, patience
May 4, 2007
Microsoft's attempt to improve power management in Windows Vista hasn't made up for the pretty but power-hungry Aero interface, causing battery life to suffer.
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Dell brings back XP on home systems
April 19, 2007
After adding it back as an option for small businesses, direct seller offers older OS on consumer machines in response to demand.
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