Verizon Wireless' $90m Payback: A Good Start

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Verizon Wireless' $90m Payback: A Good Start Verizon Wireless' offer to pay back up to $90 million to over-billed customers is a good start, but doesn't address bigger customer rip offs such as early termination fees, double-dip data billing, and crummy calling plans designed to siphon your wallet dry. - Jared Newman, PCWorld Mobile Computing News & Tips Skype for Android Now Available on More Smartphones The app, which had been exclusive to Verizon phones, is now available in the Android Market for any Android phone running version 2.1 or above of the OS. Share: Email on Two Computers (or One Computer and a Phone) Joe checks his e-mail on two computers, and messages tend to end up on one or the other Share: Clean the Crud From Your Computer Your PC and laptop will slow down over time. Here's how to clean them up without having to reinstall Windows or reformat your hard drive. 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Infinity Web Browser Communication Dolphin Browser" HD Communication Skyfire Browser (beta) Communication See more apps from 'Best Browser Alternatives' Discover 264033 iPhone apps in the PCWorld App Guide Product Reviews Gateway SX2840-01 91 Pros Beautiful jet-black case reduces external clutter; Plenty of memory and storage Cons No DVI support (VGA or HDMI only) Read Complete Review » Top 10 Budget Desktop PCs » HP Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web 84 Pros Web applications show potential; Automatic duplexer is standard Cons Steep purchase price; Web and touchscreen features have a few hiccups Read Complete Review » Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers » HP EliteBook 2740p 84 Pros Multitouch screen responds to fingers and stylus.; Quick performance keeps up with nearly anything. Cons Mediocre battery life.; Mediocre image brightness and contrast. Read Complete Review » Top Ultraportable Laptops » 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 16GB Black Smartphone - AT&T Price: $149.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review iPhone 4 32GB Black Smartphone - AT&T Price: $249.00 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 Sneak a Peek at Google TV on the Logitech Revue After months of hype, rumors, and misinformation, Google TV has arrived on the Logitech Revue. Find out everything you need to know about this set-top box, and how it will deliver the Web to your TV. Share: Windows Phone 7 Launch: What to Expect HTC, LG and Samsung will have Windows Phone 7 handsets ready for the launch -- and all of them have been spotted in the wild at one point or another. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Nokia N8: Hardware Impresses, but Software Underwhelms The Nokia N8 has some cutting-edge multimedia features, including a 12-megapixel camera and HDMI-out, but the software feels stale and dated. Share: In Pictures: Hands-On With The T-Mobile G2 We got a few minutes of time with HTC's new G2 smartphone. Read on to see what we thought. Share: Motorola Droid Pro, a BlackBerry Killer? Hands-On Comparison Hands-On with Motorola Droid Pro: A BlackBerry Killer? Share: LG Introduces the Optimus T: An Entry-Level Android Smartphone The Optimus T for T-Mobile supports calls over Wi-Fi and runs Android 2.2, but the rest of its features are fairly run-of-the-mill. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: September 2010September is a time for change, even when it comes to software. PCWorld reviewers reveled in an Android-friendly update to a venerable media player and a network manager with a new free version. 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