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Verizon Tiered Data: Should You Switch Your Smartphone Plan? Verizon's new tiered data plan will reportedly offer a cheaper option for smartphone users. So is it worth making the switch? - JR Raphael, PCWorld Mobile Computing News HP's Palm Pre 2 and WebOS 2.0 Palm is keeping things simple--perhaps a little too simple--for its first act under HP, with the Palm Pre 2 and WebOS 2.0. Share: Apple's iPad Coming to Verizon Verizon Wireless will be selling Apple?s iPad in its stores and it will be bundling the Wi-Fi version with a MiFi mobile router that can deliver wireless Internet to the iPad via Wi-Fi. Share: iPad 3G Smackdown: What's the Best Deal? Verizon is selling iPads bundled with Mi-Fi, but it's not the only option available. You might be able to get a better deal on contract-free 3G coverage by taking your business elsewhere. Share: Mobile News and Reviews Browse iPhone and Android App Reviews Visit the PCWorld AppGuide to read smartphone app 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 PCWorld is on Facebook Our Facebook community is having a geeky good time. Come join us! "Like" us on Facebook and join the conversation. Advertisement Get BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express for Free The power behind the world-class BlackBerry experience is now free. Provide mobile solutions across the organization without sacrificing security and manageability.Download Now. » Most Popular Searches Windows 7 iPad Facebook Kindle iPhone 4 Essential iPhone App Collection: Best Browser Alternatives Tired of the stock Android browser? Give these third-party browser apps a spin. Infinity Web Browser Communication Dolphin Browser" HD Communication Skyfire Browser (beta) Communication See more apps from 'Best Browser Alternatives' Discover 266806 iPhone apps in the PCWorld App Guide Product Reviews Toshiba Portege R700-S1330 91 Pros Great style for any user; Superb performance in an ultraportable package Cons Mushy Chiclet-style keyboard; Too hot, too noisy Read Complete Review » Top Ultraportable Laptops » HP Compaq 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC 87 Pros Easily accessible chassis with room for upgrades; Superior performance for a small(ish) system Cons Bigger Value PCs deliver more speed for less; Dull keyboard and mouse Read Complete Review » Top 10 Budget Desktop PCs » Top 5 Business Desktops » Lexmark Platinum Pro905 84 Pros Plentiful paper handling; Web-based apps are promising; Cheap ink Cons Middling speed; Flesh tones look unnatural; Expensive purchase price Read Complete Review » Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers » 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 Smartphone - AT&T Price: $249.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review iPhone 4 16GB Black Smartphone - AT&T Price: $149.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Cell Phones, VOIP Phones, Headsets, Best Prices on PDAs Top News on PCWorld.com Zynga Hit With Lawsuit Over Facebook Privacy Breach Zynga, the company behind Facebook games such as Farmville and Mafia Wars, was roped into a class-action lawsuit on Tuesday over alleged privacy violations. Share: The Bell Tolls for Windows XP There are a number of IT trends users will see in coming years, but one that's expected to rise to the top will be the need to migrate off Windows XP and Office... Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Hands-On with Windows Phone 7: Clean, Intuitive, But Missing Key Features The absence of features like copy/paste, third-party multitasking and Flash support could keep Windows Phone 7 from winning hearts and minds in its uphill battle against Android and Apple. Share: Samsung Focus: Well-Designed Windows Phone 7 Device The Samsung Focus is beautifully designed with a gorgeous display and solid 5-megapixel camera, but it remains to be seen if Microsoft can win over customers with Windows Phone 7. Share: HTC Surround: Solid Windows Phone, Laughable Boombox The Surround puts a small pullout speaker console where the pull-out keyboard is supposed to be, with shrill results. 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