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3. Hands off

Author

McEvoy, Aoife and Gibbons, Ted

Published
2009

9. Bluetooth phone accessories improve: we test the best monaural and stereo Bluetooth headsets (plus car kits)--some of which come with nifty tools--to pair with your phone, tablet, or media player

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Business, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

WE'VE BEEN TALKING people's ears off--colleagues, relatives, friends, and even complete strangers around town (to make reservations, for instance)--all for a good cause. We wanted to find the best Bluetooth [...]

Published
2012

10. The best Bluetooth phone accessories: whether you choose a monaural headset or a portable car speakerphone, a Bluetooth device is a crucial extension for any handset

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Headphones -- Product/service Evaluations, Wireless telephone accessories -- Product/service Evaluations, Business, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

LOWER PRICES, new features, and greater functionality: All three factors contribute to Bluetooth's march forward as a must-have for daily communication. Although you'll find plenty of options among monaural Bluetooth [...]

Published
2011

11. What hot for 2003: the year in preview-from the tech gear you'll buy to Web services you'll try. (Cover Story)

Author

Aquino, Grace, O'Reilly, Dennis, Dahl, Eric, McEvoy, Aoife, Narayanamurthi, Kalpana, Captain, Sean, Albro, Ed, and Perenson, Melissa

Subjects
Digital video, Company Web site/Web page, Market trend/market analysis, Digital camera, Technology application, Digital video -- Technology application -- Forecasts and trends, Electronic cameras -- Technology application -- Forecasts and trends, Web sites -- Forecasts and trends -- Technology application
Abstract

Predictions are always perilous in the PC industry, but one thing's certain: Technology buying decisions won't become any easier in 2003. New gizmos--and old standbys with new shapes, sizes, and […]

Published
2003

12. Clicking with caution: Part 1: DotCons: how to beat the Web swindlers: auction scams, dangerous downloads, investment and creditcard hoaxes -- the ancient art of the swindle is alive and well on the Internet. Here's how to make sure that you don't become the next victim. (Feature Dot Cons)

Author

McEvoy, Aoife and Albro, Edward N.

Abstract

This past year, did you successfully bid for something at an auction, to find it didn't arrive? Or, buy something from a site only to have the item -- and […]

Published
2001

13. Store wars: the best and worst places to buy a PC

Author

McEvoy, Aoife, Freeman, Angela, McCracken, Harry, Scisco, Peter, and Spanbauer, Scott

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Direct market channel, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Retail/reseller channel, Market trend/market analysis, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Distribution channels -- Forecasts and trends, Computer industry -- Forecasts and trends, Microcomputers -- Purchasing
Abstract

Our undercover shoppers bought PCs via mail order, online, and retail shops across the country. Some found great deals... some got screwed. Would you make vital business decisions on the […]

Published
1998

14. Tech tools for college: don't start school without these useful--and fun--gadgets!

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
College students -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application, Careers and occupations, Education, Technology application, Equipment and supplies
Abstract

You're probably already familiar with your college's specific computer requirements. So armed with these details, tap into our list of must-have tech gear before you head off to your freshman [...]

Published
2008

15. New Recorders Let You Dictate, Dance

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Software quality, Sound processing equipment, Olympus DM-1 Digital Voice Recorder (Sound processing equipment) -- Product introduction, Computer peripherals -- Product introduction, Software -- Product introduction, Computer peripherals industry -- Product introduction, Sound processing
Abstract

If you prefer to talk your way through to-do items, proposals, and e-mail, the new Olympus DM-1 Digital Voice Recorder may help. The elegant shipping model that I looked at […]

Published
2001

16. Best Bot

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Electronic commerce, Cable television/data services, Company marketing practices, Online services, MySimon.com Inc. -- Services, Electronic commerce -- Services -- Marketing, Online services -- Marketing -- Services
Abstract

My Simon Most of us don't have time to hop from site to site ferreting out the best deal, so MySimon (www.mysimon.com) does the job for us. It's easy to […]

Published
2001

17. Digital Voice Recorder Turns Dictation Into PC Text

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Sound processing equipment, Olympus America Inc. -- Product information, Olympus DS-320 Digital Voice Recorder (Sound processing equipment) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Sound recordings -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Sound processing -- Product information, Sound recording industry -- Product information
Abstract

ARE YOU overflowing with ideas and action plans--but don't have time to jot them down? The Olympus DS-320 Digital Voice Recorder can capture your spoken thoughts as digital files. Then, […]

Published
2001

18. Dot Cons

Author

McEVOY, AOIFE and ALBRO, EDWARD N.

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Online auction, Internet security, Company Web site/Web page, Online services, eBay Inc. -- Services -- Safety and security measures, Online services -- Safety and security measures -- Services, Fraud -- Safety and security measures, Swindlers and swindling -- Prevention -- Safety and security measures, Internet -- Safety and security measures, Web sites -- Safety and security measures, Crime -- United States, Online auctions -- Safety and security measures -- Services
Abstract

Auction scams, dangerous downloads, investment and credit-card hoaxes--the ancient art of the swindle is alive and well on the Internet. Here's how to make sure that you don't become the […]

Published
2001

19. PC Price Drops: Don't Lose Out

Author

McEVOY, AOIFE

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Software/hardware leasing, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Product price, Home computer market, Computer industry, Company pricing policy, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Pricing, Computers -- Prices and rates -- Purchasing, Computer industry -- Prices and rates -- Purchasing, Microcomputers -- Purchasing -- Prices and rates
Abstract

ISN'T IT ANNOYING when you discover that an item you just bought dropped in price shortly after you purchased it? That's what happened to Frank Day, vice president of operations […]

Published
2001

20. PC Repairs: The Real Price You Pay

Author

McEVOY, AOIFE

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Market trend/market analysis, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, CompUSA Inc. -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, Computer industry -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, Maintenance -- Services, Microcomputers -- Services
Abstract

NICK SCOTT OF Pennington, New Jersey, decided to give his three-year-old PC a full makeover. He added a faster processor, more RAM, a new hard drive, a CD-RW drive, and […]

Published
2001

21. In Search of Trouble - Free PCs

Author

McEVOY, AOIFE and SWOYER, STEPHEN

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Software/hardware leasing, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Computer industry -- Evaluation, Computers -- Evaluation, Microcomputers -- Evaluation
Abstract

Are today's PCs too Cheap? We go behind the scenes to see if manufacturers are cutting corners, and survey 30,000 readers to find vendors that deliver solid systems and support. […]

Published
2001

22. Refurbished PCs: What's the Deal?

Author

McEVOY, AOIFE

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Network management device, Environmental issue, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Computer industry, K6-based system, Network capacity management, Company business planning, MIS, Software/hardware leasing, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Systems management, Network management, Home computer market, 680X0-based system, Computer organization, Network management systems -- Waste management, Recycling industry -- Planning -- Waste management, Environmental protection, Computers -- Waste management, Computer industry -- Waste management -- Planning, Microcomputers -- Waste management, Management information systems -- Waste management
Abstract

WHEN IT WAS TIME to upgrade his five-year-old Pentium-75 Gateway computer, Scott Noren of Columbus, Georgia, considered buying a refurbished PC. Refurbished or remanufactured PCs are usually unwanted units returned […]

Published
2001

23. Speech technology goes mobile, gets Webbed; Recorders pair with transcribers, and headsets support Web talk in products unveiled at SpeechTEK

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Company marketing practices, Microcomputer industry, Voice recognition software, Personal digital assistant, Computer network equipment industry, Computer industry, Pocket PC, Product marketing strategy, Voice communications software, Telecommunications equipment industry, Sony Electronics Inc. -- Product information -- Marketing -- Product development, Bundled software -- Marketing -- Product development -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product development -- Product information -- Trade shows, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Product development -- Product information -- Trade shows, Speech recognition software -- Product development -- Product information, Personal digital assistants -- Product information -- Product development, Computer network equipment industry -- Product development -- Product information -- Trade shows, Computer industry -- Product development -- Trade shows -- Product information
Abstract

NEW YORK - Artificial voice and speech recognition are gaining on human ears and vocal chords, especially with the debut of tools that may make Internet chats verbal, not textual. […]

Published
2000

24. Look, Ma, No Wires

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Voice recognition software, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, ViaVoice Pro Elite (Voice recognition software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Voice recognition -- Evaluation -- Product information, Speech recognition software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

IF YOU'VE CONSIDERED babbling to your PC but don't like headsets, there is an alternative--IBM's unique ViaVoice Pro Elite hardware and software combo. For $249 you get IBM's latest ViaVoice […]

Published
2000

25. THE BUYING GAME

Author

FURGER, ROBERTA and MCEVOY, AOIFE

Abstract

From brick-and-mortar to click-and-order, our exclusive survey reveals where you should spend your money. Best and Worst Places to Shop for a PC ALMOST MOMENT BY MOMENT, computers get cheaper, […]

Published
2000

26. Get in Touch With Your Mouse

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Joystick/game controller, Logitech Inc. -- Product information, Logitech Wingman Force Feedback Mouse (Joystick/game controller) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Joystick controllers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

YOU'LL GET PLENTY of touchy-feely with Logitech's new $99 WingMan Force Feedback Mouse. Using Immersion's funky Feelit technology, this rodent gives you added sensation as you scroll around. When your […]

Published
2000

27. Freestanding Mics: Farewell to Headsets Forever?

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Computer supply, Andrea Electronics Corp. -- Product information, GN Netcom Inc. -- Product information, Labtec Inc. -- Product information, Telex Communications Inc. -- Product information, Andrea Electronics DA-400 Desktop Array Microphone (Digital signal processor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Labtec Enterprises LVA-7280 ClearVoice Digital Microphone (Computer supply) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, GN Netcom Microphone Array (Computer supply) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Telex Super-Directional USB Digital Microphone M-560 (Computer supply) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer peripherals -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

IF YOU LIKE talking to your computer, you know that wearing a headset can be a real drag. Four new freestanding microphones come to the rescue: Andrea Electronics' DA-400 Desktop […]

Published
2000

28. Dr. Mouse Mimics a Joystick--Awkwardly

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Mouse, Software single product review, AnimaX International -- Product information, AnimaX International Dr. Mouse (Mouse) -- Evaluation, Mouse devices (Computers) -- Evaluation
Abstract

From the September 1, 1999 issue of PC World. Input Device Dr. Mouse PRO: Comfortable, innovative design; Pro version has convenient scroll button. CON: Initial discomfort when learning to use […]

Published
1999

29. FreeSpeech 2000: Well Worth the Cost Speech Recognition

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Software single product review, Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. -- Product information, FreeSpeech 2000 (Voice recognition software) -- Evaluation
Abstract

Talk can be cheap: At $110, Philips FreeSpeech 2000 is a really good deal. You get Pentium III- optimized dictation software that works in English and five foreign languages; multiuser […]

Published
1999

30. ViaVoice Takes the Typing out of Online Chat

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Voice communications software, Software single product review, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, ViaVoice Online Companion (Voice communications software) -- Evaluation, Computer software industry -- Product information, Voice recognition, Communications software -- Evaluation
Abstract

ViaVoice Takes the Typing out of Online Chat SPEECH RECOGNITION If you're a chat room fanatic who's tired of typing furiously to keep up with the flow, IBM's ViaVoice Online […]

Published
1999

31. You Can Tell NaturallyOrganized What to Do

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Voice communications software, Software single product review, Dragon Systems Inc. -- Product information, NaturallyOrganized (Voice recognition software) -- Evaluation, Computer software industry -- Product information, Voice recognition
Abstract

You Can Tell NaturallyOrganized What to Do SPEECH RECOGNITION I wish I had my own personal Jeeves to organize my working life--someone who could schedule meetings, write e-mails, and create […]

Published
1999

32. Pentium III Talks: Point & Speak 3.52

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Voice communications software, Dragon Systems Inc. -- Product information, Point & Speak 3.52 (Voice communications software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

SPEECH RECOGNITION Until now, training speech recognition software has been time-consuming and laborious. Dragon Systems' $49 Point & Speak 3.52, the first Pentium III-optimized dictation package to hit the market, […]

Published
1999

33. Passing the Buck: Vendors vs. Stores

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Support services, Customer service, Microcomputer industry, Market trend/market analysis, Computer industry, Computer industry -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, Customer service -- Services -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Jim Strachan of Fort Worth, Texas, saved plenty when he bought a PC- and-printer bundle from Computer City. His $1400 got him an IBM Aptiva desktop and an Epson Stylus […]

Published
1999

34. Buying guide: Bluetooth headsets set you free

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Bluetooth technology, Company pricing policy, Bluetooth technology -- Rankings -- Prices and rates
Abstract

WHEN PAIRED with a compatible cell phone, a Bluetooth headset allows you to make calls without having to hold the phone in your hand. And Bluetooth headsets are more than […]

Published
2009

35. Videoconferencing for the budget-conscious: thanks to improving Web applications and faster broadband, videoconferencing is no longer exclusively for big firms

Author

Waring, Becky and McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Telecommunications services industry, Videoconferencing, Videoconferencing -- Analysis -- Economic aspects -- Usage, Telecommunications services industry -- Economic aspects -- Analysis -- Usage, Web applications -- Usage -- Economic aspects -- Analysis, Communications industry -- Economic aspects -- Analysis -- Usage
Abstract

FOR YEARS, videoconferencing applications have been the province of large companies, but price drops and Web app advances have made the technology accessible to smaller businesses. We found three good, […]

Published
2008

36. Must-have tech toys: these gadgets will help ease your workload--and provide hours of fun, too!

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
College students -- Technology application -- Equipment and supplies -- Comparative analysis, Electronic equipment and supplies -- Comparative analysis -- Equipment and supplies -- Technology application, Careers and occupations, Education, Technology application, Comparative analysis, Equipment and supplies
Abstract

Your College Hub: Desktop vs. Laptop Gearing up for college? Chances are one of your first purchases will be a new computer. If you're on the fence about what to [...]

Published
2007

37. IBM's new Aptiva breaks the $1000 barrier

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Pentium II-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, IBM Aptiva E16 (Pentium II-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

DESKTOP IBM's PCs have a reputation for many things-quality, reliable components, respectable customer support-but competitive pricing hasn't been one of them. That's why PC World has usually recommended systems from […]

Published
1998

38. Jabra Journey

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Headphones -- Product/service Evaluations, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Computers, Jabra Journey (Headphones) -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

***; $70; Jabra; www.jaba.com When I'm driving and chatting through a Bluetooth speakerphone, I prefer huge, easy-to-access buttons. The $70 Jabra Journey delivers, with big buttons that are simple to [...]

Published
2013

39. SuperTooth Crystal

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Grilles -- Product/service Evaluations, Loudspeakers -- Product/service Evaluations, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Computers, SuperTooth Crystal (Speaker and speaker system) -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

***; $10; Superrooth; www.supertooth.net For people who conduct a huge volume of calls in their car, a Bluetooth speakerphone is the way to go. The well-priced SuperTooth Crystal is one [...]

Published
2013

40. Doll tales

Author

McEvoy, Aoife

Subjects
Educational/training software, Children's educational software, Mattel Media Inc. -- Product information, Barbie Storymaker (Children's educational software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Barbie's got legs. The 37-year-old doll has reinvented herself again--this time as a movie star. And with Barbie Storymaker, you're her Spielberg. Create your Barbie epics from multiple locations, objects, […]

Published
1997

41. Bluetooth Headsets Let You Roam in Stereo

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Consumer electronics industry, Bluetooth technology, Telecommunications equipment industry, Electronics industry, Sony Corp., LG Electronics Inc., Motorola Solutions Inc., Consumer electronics industry, Bluetooth technology, Telecommunications equipment industry, Electronics industry
Published
2009

46. Dragon makes your iPhone a wireless microphone

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Speech recognition software -- Product/service Evaluations, Voice recognition software, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 11.5 (Voice recognition software) -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

RELEASED NOT LONG after Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11, version 11.5 adds a few useful interface tweaks. The new Professional edition ($600 but a free upgrade for current users of version 11) [...]

Published
2011

47. Dictation software improves interface

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Nuance Inc. -- Product introduction, Computer software industry -- Product introduction, Speech recognition software -- Product introduction, Voice recognition software, Business, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

NUANCE HAS TAKEN almost two years to roll out this new version of its speech recognition software. As I was impressed with the previous Professional edition, I hoped to find [...]

Published
2010

48. Bluetooth headset is a good fit at a bargain price

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Motorola H790 (Headphones), Headphones -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

MOTOROLA'S H790 Bluetooth headset is lightweight, comfy, and unobtrusive. The $80 device's chintzy-looking fixed-shape plastic loop isn't flexible for curving around the ear, but it gripped my small ear just […]

Published
2009

49. Motorola's comfortable stereo bluetooth headset

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Motorola Motorokr S305 (Headphones), Headphones -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

IF YOU PREFER the comfort of stereo Bluetooth headsets, give the Motorola MotoRokr $305 a try. The $305 handles calls and music with aplomb, yielding great-sounding conversations and tunes, a […]

Published
2009

50. Bluetooth car kits: convenience, not quality

Author

McEvoy, Aoife M.

Subjects
Motorola Hands-Free Car Speakerphone T305 (Headphones), Jabra SP7003 (Headphones), LG ELectronics Solar Car Kit HFB-500 (Headphones), Headphones -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

GOING HANDS-FREE with your phone while sitting behind the wheel of a moving vehicle is a much smarter decision than trying to negotiate traffic with one hand and half your […]

Published
2009

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