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Hardware Speed Boosts for Your PC Which hardware upgrades do the most cost-effective job of turbocharging your PC? We ran tests on various combinations of upgrades to find out. - Christopher Null, PCWorld Desktop Gear Reviews Top 10 Color Laser Multifunction Printers These efficient workhorses combine color laser printing, scanning, copying, and, frequently, faxing. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info. Share: Giada A50 Fusion Ultra PC: The Name of the Game Is Storage An acceptable system at a slightly higher than expected price, Giada's A50 isn't one compact PC to overlook. Share: Polywell Poly X5800A3-990X: Where's Our Six-Core Overclock? For a stock-clock, six-core system, Polywell's Poly X5800A3-990X delivers a lot, but a few tweaks would have made it even better (and more competitive). 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Most Popular Searches Android Tablet PC Antivirus Backup Firefox Product Reviews Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011 90 Pros Good interface; Strong malware detection Cons Scan speeds lag behind top performers Read Complete Review » Top 10 Paid Antivirus Programs for 2011 » Top 5 Paid Antivirus for 2011 » Sony Alpha NEX-5 85 Pros Solid image quality; Accepts both SD/SDHC and Memory Stick cards; Innovative modes, including Sweep Panorama; HD movie recording with stereo audio; Compact design with DSLR capabilities; Excellent burst mode Cons No built-in flash; Proprietary accessory mount and new lens mount Read Complete Review » Top-Rated Compact Interchangeable-Lens Cameras » Best DSLRs and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Video » Top High-End Cameras » Sony Alpha SLT-A55 89 Pros Can autofocus while shooting video; Fast continuous shooting mode; Very good image quality; In-viewfinder level; Multi-shot noise reduction Cons No program shift; Electronic viewfinder only Read Complete Review » Best DSLRs and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Video » 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. HL-2240 Laser Printer Price: $99.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review MFC-7340 All-in-One Laser Printer Price: $119.99 Avg User Rating 2 User Reviews Browse more Best Prices on Printers, Ink & Toner, Paper, Graphics & Publishing Software Top News on PCWorld.com Rumor: Sprint Tablet, 3D EVO and 4G Nexus S Smartphones Incoming A scheduled Sprint press conference on March 22 may update Sprint's smartphone and tablet offerings. Share: After Attacks, Google Vows to Fortify Android Market Google will build new safeguards into Android Market, its application store for the Android mobile OS, following an attack that infected thousands of phones. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Hands On with the iPad 2 Apple CEO Steve Jobs emerged from medical leave today to officially announce the iPad 2. At the end of the announcement, Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell had a chance to play with the device for the first time. 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