Windows Phone 7 Technical Preview: Hot and Not

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Windows Phone 7 Technical Preview: Hot and Not Some hands-on time with a concept handset reveals the best and the so-so of Microsoft's newest phone operating system. - Jared Newman, PCWorld More Mobile Computing Gear Motorola Droid X Sold Out? Not Necessarily Verizon's Motorola Droid X may be sold out in most places, but you can get your hands on one right now -- if you know where to look. Share: Dell Streak: A Smartphone With a Tablet Heart In our first look, an older Android OS, sluggish performance, and some rough edges make the Streak miss its mark. Share: iBuyPower's Armada MT20X: Touch Me! The Armada MT20X adds touch capability to standard Windows gaming, but frame rate issues hobble this otherwise intriguing gaming laptop. Share: Mobile Computing News Walmart, Best Buy in Sub-$300 Laptop Price War HP Lists HP Slate 500, Requests PalmPad Trademark Deals of the Week HP Quashes Rumors of Slate Demise Lenovo to Release Tablet PC at Year's End ISuppli Raises IPad Sales Forecast After Apple's Strong Q3 An 11.6-Inch MacBook Air? Sounds Like a Netbook Apple's IPad to Reach Nine More Countries Friday Laptop News and Reviews Browse the Mobile Computing Blog Laptops Central Browse all PCWorld.com reviews and how-tos. Get the Latest Windows 7 Coverage Remote Access and Management Small businesses run fast, so IT must react quickly. Now you can manage remote devices, remote workers and remote offices with                     LogMeIn Pro2. Visit the LogMeIn Resource Center. 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? 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Wikitude World Browser Premium Hotels near me Layar Reality Browser 3.0 Trip Journal Currency Guide See more apps from 'Must-Have Android Apps for Travel' Discover 232279 iPhone apps in the PCWorld App Guide Product Reviews HTC EVO 4G 91 Pros Superb 8-megapixel camera; Gorgeous, responsive display Cons 4G coverage isn't everywhere Read Complete Review » Top 10 Cell Phones » Top 5 Android Phones » Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset 87 Pros Offers a comfortable fit and clear call quality; Carrying case recharges the headset Cons Mediocre handling of background noise; Buttons are difficult to press Read Complete Review » Top Bluetooth Headsets » Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 83 Pros Attractive chassis; Strong performance Cons Lacks a touchscreen; Finicky wireless keyboard connectivity Read Complete Review » Best Big-Screen All-in-One PCs (Over 20 Inches) » 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. iPhone 4 32GB Black Cell Phone Price: $299.00 Avg User Rating User Reviews Aria Smartphone - AT&T Price: $0.01 Avg User Rating User Reviews Browse more Best Prices on Cell Phones, VOIP Phones, Headsets, Best Prices on PDAs Top News on PCWorld.com Why Apple's iPhone Defense Is Total Nonsense When Steve Jobs took the stage at Apple's headquarters last week, it was no surprise he came across as smug and defiant. Share: Droid X Screen Problems Get a Quick Fix Verizon and Motorola both acknowledge a flaw in the Droid X smartphone screen and have promised a quick fix. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com iPhone 4: Why Weve Reconsidered Its Rating Apples latest version iPhone has many merits, but weve removed it from our chart due to two major flaws. Share: Dell Streak: A Smartphone With a Tablet Heart In our first look, an older Android OS, sluggish performance, and some rough edges make the Streak miss its mark. Share: reQall ReQall advertises itself as a voice-enabled, location-aware To-Do app on steroids; however it disappoints with an awkward, complex user interface that lacks key functionality. Share: Samsung Vibrant: A Standout Multimedia Phone The Samsung Vibrant boasts a gorgeous Super AMOLED display and a bevvy of multimedia features, but some users might be disappointed by the absence of a flash on its camera. 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