Asus and Lenovo Top Netbook Chart; Hottest iPad Apps

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Top 10 Netbooks Despite its unusually high price, Asus's Eee PC 1201N got high marks from PCWorld, effusive praise from happy owners, and the #1 spot on our recently updated Top 10 Netbooks chart. Go to the chart to read reviews for the Asus, #2 Lenovo X100e, and other top-notch netbooks. Also this week: eight must-have apps for Apple iPad owners and the latest smartphone news. - Kim Saccio-Kent, PCWorld Newsletter Editor Mobile Computing News 8 Top iPad Apps (For Now) These useful iPad apps will let you watch streaming movies, manage passwords and more Share: Google Nexus One: A Successful Flop The Nexus One may not be a bestseller, but it has served as an Android demo unit that shows handset and app developers what the Android platform is capable of. Share: Motorola Droid Still Leading the Android Pack It may no longer be the hot phone du jour, but Motorola's Droid appears to still be leading the way when it comes to Android devices. Share: Mobile Gear Reviewed 15 Future-Laptop Concepts: The Fascinating and the Far-Fetched Samsung NB30: Tough for a Netbook Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17: Asus's Netbook for Quick Web Access Gateway's LT2118u: Style and Super Battery Life Toshiba's Well-Priced Mini NB305-N310 Netbook The ASUS ROG G73Jh: For Gamers and Beyond Acer Aspire 5740G-6979: Good Performance at a Reasonable Price, but Poor Audio Quality Lenovo's ThinkPad W701ds Supplies Massive Performance and Meets Big-Budget Demands Mobile News and Reviews Browse the Mobile Computing Blog 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. Microsoft Office 2010 Beta View a demo of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010. View Demo Now Print Like a Pro Get professional quality prints at half the cost per page. Learn more here. Advertisement Does your PC come with its own Virtual IT department? For a limited time, purchase an AT&T Tech Support 360(sm) Premium subscription with select Lenovo PCs and get 24/7 remote technical support for your new computer for one year, for less than the cost of onsite technical services* *comparison based on three service calls in one year from local IT service provider at cost per visit of $175, compared to AT&T service included in this bundle for a limited time promotional cost of $253/year with unlimited calls. » Most Popular PCWorld Searches iPad iPhone Windows 7 Android Antivirus Essential iPhone App Collection: Must-Have Android Apps for Travel Ready to hit the road or take to the skies? We searched the Android Market for practical and cool apps that can assist you on your day-to-day commute or when you're going on a vacation. Before you leave the house for your next excursion, check out these essential travel apps. Wikitude World Browser Premium Hotels near me Travel Layar Reality Browser Navigation See more apps from 'Must-Have Android Apps for Travel' Discover 183522 iPhone apps in the PCWorld App Guide Product Reviews HTC Droid Incredible 91 Pros Sense UI adds fun, social element to Android; Very fast performance Cons Boring music player Read Complete Review » Top 10 Android Phones » Top 10 Cell Phones » HP EliteBook 8440w 88 Pros Quad-core performance with discrete graphics; Ruggedized construction Cons Audio playback quality is poor; Video playback quality is mediocre Read Complete Review » Top 10 All-Purpose Laptops » ASUS Eee PC 1201N 86 Pros Big, high res screen for a netbook; Better video performane due to the Ion chipset Cons Much more expensive than most netbooks; 2GB max memory limits usefulness Read Complete Review » Top 10 Netbooks » 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. UN55C7000 55" 3D LED TV Price: $2338.99 Avg User Rating User Reviews VIERA TC-P50C2 50" Plasma TV Price: $759.00 Avg User Rating User Reviews Browse more Best Prices on TVs, Best Prices on Laptops, Best Prices on Cameras, Best Prices on LCD Monitors, Best Prices on Printers Top News on PCWorld.com Firefox for Google Android: A Hands-On Tour Android users, listen up: Firefox has finally arrived for your phone. Well, almost. Here's a sneak peek at Mozilla's upcoming Google Android browser. Share: HTC Cuts Licensing Deal with Microsoft for Android Phones HTC inks deal with Microsoft on patents for Android phones in a possible defensive move against Apple lawsuit. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com iPad vs. Everything Else Can Apple's much-hyped tablet replace your notebook, e-reader, smartphone, audio player, magazines, or gaming device? Here's the verdict from our experts. Share: Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17: Asus's Netbook for Quick Web Access Near-instant access to the Web highlights an otherwise standard netbook. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection Green Your PC: Downloads for Earth DayThinking of ways to save the Earth? These programs make it easy to save energy, ink, and paper. Whether you're using shiny new Windows 7 or are holding strong with an older OS, there's something here your PC (and our world) can use. Going green saves green--two things worth thinking about all year long. LocalCooling   9999 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up. Fine-tune your power settings to save electricity and money. GreenPrint World (32-bit version)   12232 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Peripherals Streamline your printouts and save money with this free utility. CO2 Saver   10773 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Utilities Save energy with this system-standby freebie. 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