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In the
January 2012
PCWorld Magazine

Apple's iPad 2 dominates the market, but Android tablets are worthy rivals. We spotlight the best choices for media handling, expandability, productivity, battery life, and gaming. Also this month we spotlight our annual reliability and service survey. It drew 63,000 responses from PCWorld readers detailing their experiences with laptops, phones, HDTVs, and more. And don't miss our collection of 48 great mobile apps. We scoured multiple platforms for standout apps to help you stay organized, save money, be more productive, and have fun. And most of them are free!

We welcome your comments about any of the tips, reviews, and news in the January issue. Send your feedback to our editorial director:
sfox@pcworld.com

Inside the January Issue

Android Tablets: Finally Ready?
Sure, the iPad is great. But it isn't right for everyone. A new tablet from Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, or another maker may be a better choice for you.

See related articles on PCWorld.com:

» 11 Essential Android Tablet Apps

» Put Your Tablet to Work

» Find the Perfect E-Reader

Which Tech Brands Can You Trust?
In the market for a PC, phone, tablet, camera, or HDTV? PCWorld readers--more than 63,000 of them--told us which manufacturers make rock-solid products, which ones stand behind what they sell, and which companies may leave you high and dry.

See related articles on PCWorld.com:

» Laptops of 2012: What to Expect

» The Laptop and Desktop Specs That Matter

» 11 Uses for an Old PC

36 Great Apps for Android
We identify 36 smart and practical apps to enhance devices that run Google's Android operating system.

See related articles on PCWorld.com:

» The Best Free Android Apps of 2011

» Top 14 Kindle Fire Android Apps

» Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet: Which Should You Buy?

Hot Downloads
in the January PCWorld

Namebench
This small, free utility performs benchmark tests on multiple DNS servers, reports back on which are the fastest, which the most secure, and so on, and recommends which DNS servers you should use.

CloudMagic
Fast, accurate, add-on for Firefox and Chrome searches multiple online content sources.

Web of Trust
This clever tool vets search results before you click them, using a traffic- light rating system (red, yellow, green) to indicate which links are safe, which you should avoid.

DNS Benchmark
GRC's DNS Benchmark performs a detailed analysis and comparison of the operational performance and reliability of any set of up to 200 DNS servers.

PCWorld.com Exclusives

The 20 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2012
Check out our picks for the 20 coolest computer, console, and handheld video games shipping in 2012.

Review:Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201
The stylish Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 delivers both high performance and high value, a rare combination in the world of Android tablets.

How to Remove Malware From Your Windows PC
Has a malware infection taken your PC hostage? Here's how to clean it out and restore your PC to a pristine state.

Sleazy Ads on Android Devices Push Bogus 'Battery Upgrade' Warnings
Sketchy ads promote battery-saver apps for Android, but the programs may really be designed to steal your data--or your money.



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