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Still semi-jetlagged from Las Vegas, one of the very first items on our to-do list was to install the now widely available Windows 7 beta on a Netbook.

Microsoft has confirmed to CNET UK that it will be making a version of Windows 7 specifically developed for netbooks, as well as at least one version for consumers, and one for businesses

The Pantech Matrix Pro is Pantech's second attempt at a smartphone. It still has that dual-slider design with both the number keypad and QWERTY keyboard. It comes with Windows Mobile 6.1, a 2.0-megapixel camera, threaded SMS messaging, A-GPS, and more.

After pouring over three retail-only Windows desktops in the $750 to $1,000 price range, we give Gateway the nod for its strong price-performance offering.

We've got our hands on HTC's gorgeous new feature-packed Windows Mobile handset -- the Touch Diamond2. It's got to be one of the most attractive business phones on the planet

We go hands-on with Toshiba's uber-smart phone, the TG01. It's a massive Windows Mobile device, with decent specs and a thin design. But does it offer anything unique?

The T-Mobile Shadow is the latest Windows Mobile smartphone to join the carrier's lineup. Check out our hands-on photo gallery to see what it has to offer.

At first glance, the eMachines ET1161-07 seems like a decent set up, but a laundry list of sub-par components running on 32-bit Windows Vista just can't keep up with other similarly priced systems that give you much faster performance and higher quality components for just $100 more.

The Dish DuoDVR SlingLoaded ViP922 is a 1TB HD DVR that includes built-in Slingbox functionality, allowing you to stream live and recorded Dish Network TV programming to Windows PCs, Macs, and a wide variety of 3G smartphones.

The LG Incite is LG's first ever U.S. smartphone. It has Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and has plenty of multimedia and productivity applications for both consumers and mobile professionals.

Ever since Sprint got its HTC Touch Pro in early November, the rest of the cell phone community (non-Sprint users) has been getting a little antsy to find out when they might be able to get their hands on the Windows Mobile smartphone. Well, for AT&T subscribers, the day is here. Check out our hands-on photos of the HTC Fuze.

After a slight delay, the HTC Touch Pro for Sprint has reported for duty. It's a feature-packed Windows Mobile smartphone that should meet the demands of the power business user. Check out photos of the HTC handset here and then read our full review for all the juicy details.

At CTIA Fall 2008, Sprint made a number of cell phone and smartphone announcements, including the HTC Touch Diamond. Check out our hands-on gallery of this hot Windows Mobile smartphone, and then read our full review to see if it delivers on more than just good looks.

Windows Mobile 6.1 may not be available in Australia until August, but that doesn't mean we can't take a peek.


If you're looking for a portable, does-it-all supergadget, you need look no further than the Cowon Q5W. The Q5W may look like a harmless portable video player, but it's really an ultraportable mobile computer in disguise. The Cowon Q5W runs Windows CE5, and integrates futuristic features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and an optional GPS cradle for in-car navigation. At $549 (40GB) and $599 (60GB), the Q5W doesn't come cheap, but when you tally up the all the features Cowon crammed into this thing, the value seems relatively stupefying.


The next-gen Zune Marketplace makes a sharp departure from its Windows Media Player roots, embracing a clean, minimalist design with engaging visual imagery. As it's notably different from the standard jukeboxes, it takes a little getting used to, but it will please the eye in the interim.

We'd still take an iMac if we had to choose an all-in-one, but the Gateway One might appeal if you're locked into Windows. You can check out , or browse through our slide show that covers some of the Gateway One's design highlights.

Toshiba's Gigabeat T is a smaller, lighter, less expensive version of one of our favorite MP3 players, the Gigabeat S. Its luxurious Windows Portable Media Center interface, excellent audio quality, and crisp, bright QVGA screen make it standout performer. Unfortunately, limited storage capacity and lack of memory expansion hold it back from greatness.

Verizon Wireless has finally landed itself a new smart phone--and a pretty exciting one to boot. Meet the Motorola Q9m. As the successor to the Motorola Q, the Q9m has some notable improvements, including an excellent, full QWERTY keyboard, a sexy red trim, and Windows Mobile 6 Standard Edition--but some performance issues remain. Check out our photo gallery for a closer look at the design, and then read our full review to see what the Q9m has to offer in terms of features and performance.

The HTC Cavalier S630 is the supposed successor to the T-Mobile Dash, and though it's yet to be officially announced by HTC or a U.S. carrier, we scored an unlocked version of the Windows Mobile smart phone. Here is our hands-on look at the Cavalier.

Apple ports its Safari browser over to the Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems, adding a few new features.

We've spent the past few weeks playing with a preview build of Microsoft's Windows Home Server. The idea is to give anyone with a home network a robust but easy-to-use means to back up, organize, and access their data, especially media files. What we've seen so far looks like a hit. We imagine early adopters will be all over Home Server when it's released this Fall. As for mainstream consumers, Microsoft's biggest challenge might be convincing people not to fear the "S" word.

One of the most sought-after Windows Mobile smart phones is the HTC Vox S710, offering a best-of-breed design that's hard to resist. Sadly, it has yet to make its debut in the United States, but we got our hands on an unlocked version. Take a photo tour here, and check out our review to see if its performance can match its good looks.

HTC, the company behind many of today's most popular Windows Mobile smart phones, has unveiled its latest project, and some are already pitting it against the yet-to-be-released Apple iPhone. Take a photo tour of the HTC Touch and find out what makes this Windows Mobile smart phone special.

Like Yahoo Widgets and Apple Dashboard Widgets before them, Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets run the gamut from useful to entertaining to completely useless. The list of gadgets grows longer everyday, thanks in part to a competition Microsoft is running to encourage professional and amateur developers to create new and interesting Sidebar Gadgets. Let's take a look.

The T-Mobile Wing is one of the first Windows Mobile 6 smart phones shipping in the United States, and we've got your hands-on look here.

The ultramobile PC is still the ugly stepchild of computers. These tiny, fully functional Windows PCs are too small to replace notebook computers and too expensive to replace smart phones. Still, they're pretty darn cool gadgets, even if they don't seem to have much of a purpose yet.

Announced slightly earlier than expected, Microsoft took the wraps off its new mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6. We have pictures of some of the new features, so take a peek at what could be on your next smart phone or PDA.