Nvidia Unveils Next-Generation Ion Platform

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Nvidia Unveils Next-Generation Ion Platform Nvidia's Next Generation Ion, revealed today, sort of makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up--the marketing message just isn't clear. It's no longer a "platform" - it's an add-on to an existing platform in the same way that any GeForce discrete graphics chip is an add-on. It's just... GeForce for netbooks. Read this week's Mobile Computing for my take on the new mobile graphics chip. - Jason Cross, PCWorld Mobile Computing News Skype Lands On Nokia Symbian Phones Nokia said it has made Skype available as a free download from its Ovi online store Will Apple's Patents Banish HTC Phones? HTC's phones could be barred from the United States, experts say, but both sides will probably look for a licensing agreement before getting to that point. 10 Must-Have BlackBerry Travel Apps Before your next trip, check out 10 of the best travel-minded mobile applications for BlackBerry smartphones. Mobile Gear Reviewed In Pictures: 10 Best iPhone Role Playing Games The iPhone's Best Role Playing Games: Action, Strategy, and Adventure Lenovo ThinkPad Line Adds an Ultraportable:The Thinkpad Edge Aliph's Attractive Jawbone Icon Is an Upgradable Bluetooth Headset 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 Print Without a PC See the world's first Web-connected home printer with web apps. Learn more and watch the demo. Top Selling Acer Laptops Power and control never looked so good. See the stylish and efficient laptops from Acer. Advertisement Does your PC come with its own Virtual IT department? 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Can TiVo Premiere Give Blockbuster a Boost? TiVo's new Series 4 Premiere box brings on-demand movie rentals front and center. For a company like Blockbuster, that change could make a significant difference. Top Reviews on PCWorld.com In Pictures: 10 Best iPhone Role Playing Games Everything from action RPGs like Across Age to first-person Oblivion-esque titles like Ravensword. The iPhone's Best Role Playing Games: Action, Strategy, and Adventure We highlight the ten best role playing video games available on the iPhone today. Jabra Stone Bluetooth Headset: Stylish Looks, Handy Charger This pocket-friendly headset with a travel-size charging base offers convenience, high-quality audio, and extra hours of talk time when youre away from an AC outlet. Aliph's Attractive Jawbone Icon Is an Upgradable Bluetooth Headset Smaller, smarter ,and glitzier, Aliph's new series of Jawbone Bluetooth headsets aim to combine good looks with a customizable, voice-driven interface. 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