Thursday 18 February 2010

Windows Phone 7, HP's Latest Netbook--in Pictures

PCWorld View this newsletter online | Newsletter Services | More Newsletters »
February 18, 2010
Mobile Computing
Windows Phone 7: An In-Depth Look
I had some pretty big expectations for the next generation of Windows phones; the 6.5 update just didn't cut it. I wanted a smooth, super touch-friendly user interface that is easy to navigate. Oh, and full integration with the Zune software. To my delight, Microsoft delivered and I was generally impressed with Windows Phone 7 Series. Read my in-depth review for details, and don't miss our photo gallery, linked below. - Ginny Mies, PCWorld
Mobile Computing in Pictures
Windows Phone 7: Visual Tour Have a look at Microsoft's Windows 7 Phones Series mobile OS that blends stylish Zune interface with new features for socializing, sharing, and office productivity.
HP Compaq AirLife 100 Smartbook: A Visual Tour HP's Android-based smartbook combines the best of the smartphone and the netbook with an almost full-sized keyboard, long battery life, simplified software, and quick online access.
10 Free BlackBerry Apps You Must Have Here are the details--and download links--for ten of the best, free BlackBerry smartphone applications available today.
Mobile Computing News
PleaseRobMe Highlights Dangers of Over-Sharing Online
Microsoft Gets Its Groove Back
Are Apple and Nintendo Headed for Mortal Combat?
Adobe Shows Flash and AIR Apps for Google Android
Oops! Motorola Jumps the Gun on Droid Upgrade Announcement
Hands-on with the Samsung Wave and Bada OS
Windows Phone 7 Spurs Microsoft's Mobile Strategy
Prototype SIM Card Holds Processor, Memory, Storage and the Android OS
Mobile News and Reviews
Smartphone Reviews and News
Compare prices, features, and reviews on candy bar phones, clamshell phones, slide phones and more.
Laptops Central
Browse all PCWorld.com reviews and how-tos.
Browse the Mobile Computing Blog
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Get great deals on Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007. Buy Today.
Print Without a PC See the world's first Web-connected home printer with web apps. Learn more and watch the demo.
Advertisement
Worry About One Less Thing Intelï¾® IT Director is designed for small businesses to improve data security and network health. Monitor PCs via the intuitive dashboard, ensure anti-malware is running, and more& FREE download at »
Product Reviews
Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive 500GB
87
Pros Good backup software; Has USB and FireWire ports; Very fast Cons
Read Complete Review » Top 10 Portable Hard Drives »
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
91
Pros 20X-optical-zoom lens (28mm to 560mm); Color Accent mode and super macro setting; 720p HD video recording; Superb battery life Cons Slow burst mode (almost a second between shots)
Read Complete Review » Top-Rated Megazoom Cameras »
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
84
Pros Excellent zoom lens and image quality; HD video and fun in-camera features Cons HDMI/AV port door is a bit flimsy; Bulky, with no AA battery compatibility
Read Complete Review » Top-Rated Pocket Megazooms » Top-Rated Advanced Point-and-Shoots »
Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com
Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics.
iPAQ 111 PDA
Price: $245.00
12 User Reviews
iPAQ 210 Enterprise PDA
Price: $345.00
3 User Reviews
Browse more Best Prices on PDAs, Cell Phones, VOIP Phones, Headsets
Top News on PCWorld.com
Goodbye, Google Buzz Not thrilled with Google Buzz? You aren't alone. Here's how you can get it out of your life for good. HTC Desire is 'Best Yet' Android Phone: Droid Overload? Too many new Android phone releases by handset makers run the risk of alienating existing Droid owners and confusing phone buyers.
Downloads: Editor's Collection
Most Popular Download Introductions of January 2010As 2010 began, PCWorld.com site visitors didn't forget their tried-and-true software--but they plunged into new programs as well. The popularity of backup programs and system utilities suggests that some readers made New Year's resolutions to back up and clean out their PCs. Photo-processing software did well, too; perhaps that means a memorable holiday season. Whatever the reasons for downloading these programs, one thing remains clear: Free software is always a hit.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition   39953 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Anti-spyware Tools
This freebie does a great job removing spyware--but since it doesn't have real-time protection, it's just one layer of armor.
Recuva   28311 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Recovery
Un-delete files with this small, fast, and efficient program.
DAEMON Tools Lite   10145 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Utilities
This free software emulates CD/DVD drives by loading disc images into memory.
See (6) more Most Popular Download Introductions of January 2010 »
Browse DownloadsAntivirus & SecurityDesign & MultimediaUtilitiesGames Chat, Email, & the Web
Sponsored Downloads
OrgChart Professional 4.0 Standard EditionA fantastic tool to create your company org chart quickly so everyone knows the players and what to expect from them. With extended data management capabilities you can now track assets, perform succession planning, analyze the team for strategic fit, and even have a compliance view, showing employees who need to be brought current in their training, EEO, and company policy coverage. Chart up to 50 people.
Aquazone Seven Seas DeluxeAlways dreamed of owning a aquarium filled with exotic fish and sealife, but the time, cost, and maintenance of a real tank was simply too much? AquaZone delivers a state-of-the-art virtual aquarium on your PC or Mac! Aquazone is so vibrant, so life-like you'll swear the fish are real! Aquazones brilliant colors, deep photo-realistic backgrounds, and array of photo-realistic fish rival the finest exotic pet stores. Just pick your customizable tank and as many fish as you want. Forty stunning fish, sharks, turtles, and jellyfish to choose from.
Free White Papers for Your Business
Newsletter Subscription Resources

To sign up for more newsletters, change your address, change your format (HTML or text-only), remove newsletters or unsubscribe, please go to: http://www.pcworld.com/newsletters/services

PCWorld Privacy Policy: http://www.pcworld.com/resource/privacy.html

If you have questions or comments about PCWorld e-mail newsletters, please contact: webmaster@pcworld.com

© 2010 PCWorld Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of PCWorld Communications, Inc. is prohibited. PCWorld is a registered trademark of International Data Group, Inc. All other trademarks used on PCWorld are the property of their respective owners. PCWorld Communications, Inc., 501 2nd St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

No comments:

ads