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3. Palmtop PCs Grow Up

Author

Bielski, Vince, Lasky, Michael S., and McCracken, Harry

Subjects
Top rating, Personal digital assistant, Pocket PC, Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken N.V. -- Product information, LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc. -- Product information, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information, NEC Corp. -- Product information, Philips Velo 500 (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, NEC MobilePro 750c (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation, LG Electronics USA LG Phenom Ultra (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Compaq Companion C-810 (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation, Personal digital assistants -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

From PalmPilots to MobilePros, new personal digital assistants sport bigger screens and easier input. Wow, you may actually want to use one. For a decade, palmtop PCs have been derided […]

Published
1998

4. Gadgets, gizmos and gear

Author

Lasky, Michael S., McLaughlin, Laurianne, Robb, JoAnne, Grimes, Brad, Spector, Lincoln, Steers, Kirk, Aquino, Grace, Arar, Yardena, Capen, Tracey, Freeman, Angela, McCracken, Harry, and Tynan, Daniel

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Personal digital assistant, Computer industry, Pocket PC, Computer supply, Hand-held terminals -- Purchasing -- Product information, Computer peripherals -- Product information -- Purchasing, Hand-held computers -- Purchasing -- Product information, Computer peripherals industry -- Product information, Personal digital assistants -- Product information -- Purchasing, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

EDITED BY MICHAEL S. LASKY When it comes to spiffing up your computer, nothing succeeds like accessories. These 30 digital doodads are perfect for home, business, or the road. gad*get […]

Published
1997

5. Put a PC in your pocket

Author

McCracken, Harry and Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Personal digital assistant, Pocket PC, Apple Inc. -- Product information, USRobotics Corp. -- Product information, Sharp Electronics Corp. -- Product information, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information, Casio Computer Company Ltd. -- Product information, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information, Psion Inc. -- Product information, NEC Corp. -- Product information, U.S. Robotics PalmPilot Professional (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Sharp Zaurus ZR-3500X (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Packard Bell NEC MobilePro 400 (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Compaq PC Companion (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Psion Series 3c (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, HP OmniGo 100 (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Apple Newton MessagePad 130 (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Casio Cassiopeia (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Hand-held terminals -- Evaluation -- Product information, Hand-held computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Personal digital assistants -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

The latest palmtop computers handle everything from Windows word processors to e-mail and voice memos. Are they finally worth the price? PC World editors Lasky and McCracken tried 'em all. […]

Published
1997

6. Smart phones, smart business

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Telephone management device, Small business, SOHO, Small business -- Usage -- Equipment and supplies, Telephone systems -- Equipment and supplies, Telephone management systems -- Equipment and supplies -- Usage, Home-based businesses -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

The right phones and services can convince your clients you have a corner office on the 50th floor. Here are the ones you need. YOU MIGHT GO TO work in […]

Published
1997

7. Best CD-ROMs of 1996

Author

Lasky, Michael S., Klett, Steve, Martin, James, O'Reilly, Dennis, Anzovin, Steve, Richardson, Derk, McLaughlin, Laurianne, and Furger, Roberta

Subjects
Educational/training software, Entertainment/hobby software, Software quality, Children's educational software, Personal/home software, Software -- Purchasing, Software selection, CD-ROM databases -- Purchasing, Educational software -- Purchasing
Abstract

Welcome to PC World's third annual roundup of best CD-ROMs. Last year more CD-ROM titles were released than ever before--nearly 2600, according to research firm PC Data. But it was […]

Published
1996

8. 42 tips for taming cyberspace

Author

Spector, Lincoln, Heim, Judy, Kremers, Ann, and Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Online services, Internet, AOL Inc. -- Services, Prodigy Services Co. -- Services, Microsoft Corp. -- Services, CompuServe Interactive Services Inc. -- Services, Microsoft Network (Online information service) -- Usage, Prodigy (Online information service) -- Usage, CompuServe (Online information service) -- Usage, America Online (Online information service) -- Usage, Online services -- Usage -- Services, Internet -- Usage
Abstract

How to save time and money on the Internet, America Online, CompuServe, and Prodigy A nethead was heard once to whine, 'I have spent my whole fortune online. So I […]

Published
1996

9. Essential tips for running a home office

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Company business management, Small business, Technology application, SOHO, Small business -- Technology application, Home offices -- Management -- Technology application, Home-based businesses -- Technology application
Abstract

No staff? No problem. Here's how to keep your office in shape. The first day I started up my home office, I never felt more exhilarated. Or so completely alone. […]

Published
1996

10. Editor's Choice: 75 best CDs

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Educational/training software, Multimedia technology, Computer game, CD-ROM catalog, Adventure game, Database, CD-ROM database, Computer games -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Adventure games -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Databases -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Multimedia technology, Computer adventure games -- Evaluation, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Multimedia software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

PC World editors and contributors audition literally hundreds of CD-ROM packages throughout the year, but only a handful make it to these pages. Here are the select silver platters that […]

Published
1995

11. Best CDs of '94

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Computer game, CD-ROM technology, Computer games -- Evaluation, CD-ROM -- Evaluation, Evaluation, Multimedia software -- Evaluation
Abstract

Gifts on a Silver Platter There will be 12 million multimedia computers on people's desks by the end of 1994, so it's no surprise CD-ROM titles are racking up a […]

Published
1994

12. Windows databases for mortals

Author

Angus, Jeff and Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
DBMS, DBMS utility, Gen Digital Inc. -- Product information, Lotus Development Corp. -- Product information, FileMaker Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Borland Software Corp. -- Product information, Microsoft Access 2.0 (DBMS) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Lotus Approach for Windows 3.0 (DBMS) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Q&A for Windows 4.0 (DBMS), Borland Paradox for Windows 5.0 (DBMS) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Filemaker Pro for Windows 2.1 (DBMS), Database management systems -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Will the second generation of Windows databases let you manage your data like never before--with power and ease? We test the leaders: Access, Approach, FileMaker Pro, Paradox, and Q&A. Software […]

Published
1994

13. Solving the mysteries of error messages

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Company business management, GUI, Microsoft Windows (GUI) -- Usage, Error messages -- Usage, Graphical user interface -- Management -- Usage
Abstract

How to track down the most common causes of crashes, and what to do about them now--and later. General Protection Error. They appear without notice, invariably when you're on a […]

Published
1994

14. Your Online office: Internet productivity suites innovate with online sharing and storage, but don't yet challenge Microsoft for document-creation features

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Company business planning, Online information service, Market trend/market analysis, Business application suite, Microsoft Corp. -- Product development -- Planning -- Forecasts and trends, Computer software industry -- Planning -- Product development -- Forecasts and trends, Online information services -- Usage -- Forecasts and trends -- Product development -- Planning, Online services -- Usage -- Forecasts and trends -- Product development -- Planning, Integrated software -- Product development -- Usage -- Planning, Information services -- Usage -- Forecasts and trends -- Product development -- Planning
Abstract

A Host of new free or low-cost online competitors are trying to nibble away at Microsoft's $11.8 billion Office pie by pulling together productivity suites with online document storage and […]

Published
2007

15. A smart new office: we tried out the first beta of Microsoft's major overhaul of its venerable Office suite--and for the most part, we liked what we saw

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Business application suite, Microsoft Office 12 (Business application suite), Integrated software -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

When Microsoft says that the next version of Office is the most important revision in over a decade, it's not kidding. New XML-based default file formats and a major interface […]

Published
2006

16. Lock out Internet pests, lock in network security. (Internet Tips)

Author

Spanbauer, Scott, Lasky, Michael S., and O'Reilly, Dennis

Subjects
Wireless network, Wireless LAN/WAN system, Internet, Technology -- Safety and security measures, Wireless local area networks (Computer networks) -- Safety and security measures, Internet -- Safety and security measures
Abstract

TECHNOLOGIES THAT provide us with the greatest benefits often also expose us to great risks. In the case of the Internet, the risk is to your privacy, your files, your […]

Published
2002

17. PDAs. (Beyond The Box)

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Abstract

WHAT MATTERS: for simplicity look to a Palm OS-based device, and for a Windows look and feel go with a Pocket PC model. While Personal Digital Assistants of one type […]

Published
2002

18. Arts and culture

Author

Lasky, Michael S., Barr, Chris, Goddard, John, Hamilton, Anita, Bender, Eric, Spector, Lincoln, and Riofrio, Melissa

Subjects
Entertainment/hobby software, Byron Preiss Multimedia Company Inc. -- Product information, Infobusiness Inc. -- Product information, Ibis Communications Inc. -- Product information, Compton's NewMedia Inc. -- Product information, Sound and Vision Communications -- Product information, Synergy Interactive Corp. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Corbis Corp. -- Product information, Graphix Zone Inc. -- Product information, The Ultimate Frank Lloyd Wright: America's Architect (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Multimedia Cartoon Studio (Entertainment hobby software) -- Evaluation, Mega Movie Guide 3.0 (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, One Tribe (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Xplora 1: Peter Gabriel's Secret World (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Rock 'n' Roll Your Own (Music software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, A Passion for Art: Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse and Dr. Barnes (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, American Journey 1896-1945 (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Bob Dylan: Highway 61 Interactive (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, 100 Japanese Photographers 1993 (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, CD-ROM databases -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Rock 'N' Roll Your Own Learn how to be a record producer and give your sound board an intensive workout at the same time. Rock 'N' Roll Your Own lets […]

Published
1995

19. Reference and how-to

Author

Lasky, Michael S., Overton, Rick, Miller, Dan, Andrews, Dean, Kenny, Cathy, Hamilton, Anita, and Tynan, Daniel

Subjects
Educational/training software, Entertainment/hobby software, Electronic reference, HarperCollins Publishers Inc. HarperCollins Interactive -- Product information, Media Solutions Inc. (Lakeland, Tennessee) -- Product information, Philips Media Games -- Product information, Creative Multimedia Corp. -- Product information, Individual Software Inc. -- Product information, CineBooks Inc. -- Product information, International Data Group Inc. Emerging Technology Applications Div. -- Product information, Multimedia Typing Instructor (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, American Sign Language Dictionary on CD-ROM (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Internet for Everybody (Computer education software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Dr. Ruth's Encyclopedia of Sex (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Motion Picture Guide (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Joy of Sex (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Complete World Bartender Guide (Electronic book) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, CD-ROM databases -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Complete World Bartender Guide My whiz-bang multimedia PC can't make a good martini. And with the help of the Complete World Bartender Guide -- it still can't. There's no dearth […]

Published
1995

20. Games and leisure

Author

Lasky, Michael S., Bertolucci, Jeff, Tynan, Daniel, Glitman, Russell, Steers, Kirk, Spector, Lincoln, Desmond, Michael, and Miller, Dan

Subjects
Computer game, Strategy game, Adventure game, Byron Preiss Multimedia Company Inc. -- Product information, Media Mosaic Inc. -- Product information, Sierra On-Line Inc. -- Product information, IVI Publishing Inc. -- Product information, GT Interactive Software Corp. -- Product information, HyperBole Inc. -- Product information, Accolade Inc. (San Jose, California) -- Product information, Synergy Interactive Corp. -- Product information, Unnecessary Roughness '95 (Sports/gambling game) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Mountain Biking (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, The Incredible Toon Machine (Strategy game) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Trouble Is My Business: The Raymond Chandler Library (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Blown Away (Adventure game) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Gadget (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer games -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Adventure games -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer adventure games -- Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Blown Away The movie Blown Away, starring Jeff Bridges, may have been a box office bomb, but this CD-ROM game developed by Imagination Pilots is explosive entertainment. You're the Boston […]

Published
1995

21. Portable Secure Hard Drives

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Hard disks -- Product/service Evaluations, 10GB - 14.99GB hard disk drive, Hard disk drive, 15GB - 19.99GB hard disk drive, Under 5GB hard disk drive, Over 25GB hard disk drive, 5GB - 9.99GB hard disk drive, 20GB - 25GB hard disk drive, Computers, Hobbies and crafts, Sociology and social work, Rocstor Rocsafe MX (Hard disk drive) -- Product/service Evaluations, Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Drive (Hard disk drive) -- Product/service Evaluations, Apricorn Aegis Padlock 3 (Hard disk drive) -- Product/service Evaluations, DataLocker DL3 With RFID (Hard disk drive) -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Byline: Michael S. Lasky PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREG BROOM Portable Secure Hard Drives No matter what you're protectingbank records, photos from Vegasnothing will guard it better than a hardware-encrypted data safe. [...]

Published
2012

22. Reference

Author

Lasky, Michael S., Hoffman, Arden N., Silvius, Susan, Martin, James A., and Spanbauer, Scott

Subjects
Electronic publishing, CD-ROM technology, Electronic publication, Bayware Inc. -- Product information, Random House Inc. Random House Reference and Information Publishing -- Product information, Digital Directory Assistance Inc. -- Product information, Pro CD Inc. -- Product information, IVI Publishing Inc. -- Product information, Compton's NewMedia Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, S&P Global Inc. -- Product information, Grolier Publishing Co. -- Product information, PhoneDisc PowerFinder (CD-ROM database) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microsoft Bookshelf for Windows 1994 (Electronic publication) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microsoft Encarta (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, 1994 Guinness Multimedia Disc of Records for Macintosh (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, McGraw-Hill Multimedia Encyclopedia of Science & Technology (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Select Phone (CD-ROM database) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Power Japanese for Windows 2.0 (Foreign language tutor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Mayo Clinic Family Pharmacist (Home health and nutrition software ) -- Evaluation, The Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Second Edition (Electronic book) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Electronic publishing -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, CD-ROM -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Multimedia software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

1994 Guinness Multimedia Disc of World Records Grolier Electronic Publishing, $49.95, 800/285-4534 From the longest conga line to the rarest condiment, the 1994 multimedia edition of the Guinness Book of […]

Published
1994

23. Arts and culture

Author

Singer, Valerie, Lasky, Michael S., Spector, Lincoln, and Morris, James A.

Subjects
Entertainment/hobby software, Electronic publishing, Electronic publication, Attica Cybernetics Ltd. -- Product information, Quantum Access Inc. -- Product information, Sumeria Inc. -- Product information, Starlite Software Co. -- Product information, Voyager Co. -- Product information, World Library Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Wirehead: Virtual Media Galerie (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Classic Clips (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microsoft Art Gallery (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, QuickTime: The CD 1994 (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Viking Opera Guide (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Criterion Goes to the Movies (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microsoft Cinemania 1995 (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Library of the Future (Electronic publication) -- Evaluation, Electronic publishing -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Multimedia software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Microsoft Art Gallery: The Collection of the National Gallery, London Microsoft, $59.95, 800/426-9400 No armchair art lover will want to miss this chance to browse the halls of London's National […]

Published
1994

24. Games and leisure

Author

Desmond, Michael, Fox, Steve, Bertolucci, Jeff, Bender, Eric, Lasky, Michael S., Wolff, Heidi, Keizer, Gregg, Crawford, Leslie, and McLaughlin, Laurianne

Subjects
Sports/gambling game, Entertainment/hobby software, Action game, Computer game, Strategy game, Adventure game, SWFTE International Ltd. -- Product information, Activision Inc. -- Product information, Jasmine Multimedia Publishing Inc. -- Product information, Broderbund Software Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Quantum Access Inc. -- Product information, Electronic Arts Inc. -- Product information, Spectrum Holobyte Inc. -- Product information, 7th Level Inc. -- Product information, Sierra On-Line Inc. -- Product information, Merit Studios Inc. -- Product information, Voyager Co. -- Product information, LucasArts Entertainment Company L.L.C. -- Product information, Just for Kids Cyberdelic Screen Savers (Screen saver) -- Evaluation -- Product information, Falcon Gold (Simulation game) -- Product information -- Evaluation, Sam & Max Hit the Road (Adventure game) -- Evaluation -- Product information, The Psychotron (Adventure game) -- Evaluation -- Product information, Way Cool Too Games for Windows (Strategy game) -- Evaluation -- Product information, Baseball's Greatest Hits (Entertainment/hobby software) -- Product information -- Evaluation, Return to Zork (Action game) -- Product information -- Evaluation, Gettysburg Multimedia Battle Simulation (Wargame) -- Product information -- Evaluation, Gabriel Knight (Adventure game) -- Product information -- Evaluation, Vid Grid (Strategy game) -- Product information -- Evaluation, Theme Park (Strategy game) -- Product information -- Evaluation, Microsoft Golf Multimedia (Sports/gambling game) -- Evaluation -- Product information, Myst (Adventure game) -- Evaluation -- Product information, Microsoft Complete Baseball (Electronic book) -- Product information -- Evaluation, Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time (Strategy game) -- Evaluation -- Product information, Online gambling -- Product information, Computer games -- Evaluation -- Product information, Adventure games -- Evaluation -- Product information, Computer sports games -- Evaluation -- Product information, Computer adventure games -- Evaluation -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Baseball's Greatest Hits Voyager Company, $49.95, 800/446-2001 Sure, it's got statistics. But Baseball's Greatest Hits' true talent is its ability to evoke the sounds and texture of the game. Featuring […]

Published
1994

25. Fujitsu's Very Well Connected Laptop

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Fujitsu Ltd. -- Product information, Fujitsu LifeBook C Series C-6591 (Notebook computer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Notebook computers -- Evaluation -- Product information, Laptop computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

NOTEBOOK WHAT WOULD you say about a laptop that performs well, has satisfactory battery life, is loaded to the gills with extras, and costs--depending on configuration--from $1500 to just under […]

Published
2001

26. NEC's Long-Lasting Laptop

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Pentium-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, NEC Corp. -- Product information, Nec Versa UltraLite (Pentium-based notebook) -- Evaluation, Notebook computers -- Evaluation -- Product information, Laptop computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

THE NEW Versa UltraLite notebook from NEC weighs a scant 3 pounds, has a crisp, easy-to-read screen, and claims to provide up to 5 hours of battery life on a […]

Published
2001

27. Palms Down

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Company Web site/Web page, Microcomputer industry, Personal digital assistant, Computer industry, Pocket PC, Tucows.Com Inc. -- Services, Web sites -- Design and construction -- Product information, Personal digital assistants -- Services -- Product information -- Design and construction, Computer industry -- Product information -- Services
Abstract

Tucows With vast libraries of software downloads for virtually any PDA, Tucows (pda.tucows.com/index.html) is a winner. And an array of local mirror sites in almost every state and country significantly […]

Published
2001

28. In Synch

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Cable television/data services, File synchronization software, Company Web site/Web page, Online services, Online information service, Microcomputer industry, Personal digital assistant, Computer industry, Pocket PC, FusionOne Inc. -- Services, Palm Inc. -- Services, Online information services -- Product information -- Services, Online services -- Services -- Product information, Personal digital assistants -- Services -- Product information, Web sites -- Services -- Product information, Information services -- Product information -- Services, Computer industry -- Product information -- Services
Abstract

MyPalm MyPalm (www.palm.net) succeeds for the same reason Palm is the most popular PDA device: divine simplicity. The site lets Palm owners sync calendars, contacts, and tasks to a free, […]

Published
2001

29. Space Stations

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Storage allocation, Company Web site/Web page, Online information service, Online services, Technology application, Internet, Online information services -- Services, Disk space utilization -- Technology application, Online services -- Services, Web sites -- Services -- Technology application, Information services -- Services, Internet -- Technology application
Abstract

Xdrive Plus Numerous sites offer online storage space, but Xdrive Plus (plus.xdrive.com) downloaded and uploaded data the quickest in our informal testing. You can access Xdrive Plus from any PC, […]

Published
2001

30. Palm-Style PDA Doubles Up on Expansion

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Personal digital assistant, Computer industry, Pocket PC, HandEra Inc. -- Product information, HandEra 330 (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Personal digital assistants -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

HANDERA MAKES all the right moves in the Palm OS industry's dizzy dance of bigger, brighter screens, faster processors, and different sizes and expansion features. By adding two standardized expansion […]

Published
2001

31. E-Mail Now Arriving on Your Wrist

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Personal digital assistant, Computer industry, Pocket PC, Timex Corp. -- Product information -- Innovations, Timex Internet Messenger (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Clocks and watches -- Innovations -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Clock and watch industry -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Innovations -- Product/service Evaluations, Personal digital assistants -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Innovations -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information, Wrist watches -- Innovations -- Product information -- Evaluation
Abstract

MY FLIGHT is leaving on time at 5:16 p.m. from Gate 77. I know because my watch told me. Yes, my watch: Timex's new $99 Internet Messenger. This time-piece receives […]

Published
2001

32. Navigate Audio Easily With Bose's Wave/PC

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Sound processing equipment, Bose Corp. -- Product information, Bose WavePC Interactive Audio System (Sound processing equipment) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Audio equipment industry -- Product information, Audio equipment -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Sound processing -- Product information
Abstract

BOSE'S Wave/PC Interactive Audio System is the company's well-known table radio transformed into a multitasking device that handles all types of audio formats with a touch of its remote control. […]

Published
2001

33. Slim, Light, and the Power's Right

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Pentium III-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. -- Product information, Toshiba Portege 3490CT (Pentium III-based notebook) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Notebook computers -- Evaluation -- Product information, Laptop computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

NOTEBOOK TOSHIBA'S LATEST entry in the arena of ultralight, ultraslim notebooks, the Portege 3490CT, is a remarkably nimble laptop that weighs a scant 3.4 pounds and is only 0.8 inches […]

Published
2001

34. Logitech's Optical Mouse Goes Wireless

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Mouse, Wireless technology, Logitech International S.A. -- Product information, Logitech Cordless MouseMan Optical S70 (Mouse) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Mouse devices (Computers) -- Evaluation -- Product information, Wireless communication systems -- Evaluation -- Product information, Mobile communication systems -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer peripherals industry -- Product information
Abstract

RECIPE FOR A no-hassle mouse: Combine an optical mouse's lack of moving parts (hence, no ball to clean) with a wireless mouse's lack of tangling cables. The new S70 Cordless […]

Published
2001

35. A Wireless Keyboard and Portable Note Taker

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Wireless technology, Keyboard accessory, Keyboard, QuickPad Technology -- Product information, QuickPad Technology QuickPad IR (Keyboard) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Wireless communication systems -- Evaluation -- Product information, Mobile communication systems -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer peripherals industry -- Product information, Keyboards (Electronics) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

KEYBOARD IT'S A KEYBOARD. It's a word processor. It's a scheduler. It's QuickPad Technology's QuickPad IR, a wireless keyboard with PDA features, powered by four AA batteries that the company […]

Published
2001

36. Franklin's EBookMan Scores an F

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Hand-held data device, Franklin Electronic Publishers Inc. -- Product information, Franklin Electronic Publishers eBookman EMB-911 (Hand-held data device) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Hand-held terminals -- Evaluation -- Product information, Hand-held computers -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

FIRST AN APOLOGY: In last December's PC World, I recommended Franklin Electronic Publishers' $229 EBookMan EMB-911, based on a viewing of a preproduction version. With its ambitious array of features […]

Published
2001

37. A Light, Portable Recharger for Your PDA

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Power regulator, Personal digital assistant, Pocket PC, Surge suppressor, Jetta Tech -- Product information, Targus -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Jetta Tech USB PDA Charger (Power regulator) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Targus Universal ac Adapter (Power regulator) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Surge suppressors -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Personal digital assistants -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Electrical equipment and supplies industry -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Electric current regulators -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

MOBILE DEVICES are supposed to make life on the go easier, and for the most part they do. But no matter how small or lightweight your notebook, PDA, or cell […]

Published
2001

38. RioVolt Hits the High Notes

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
MP3 player/device, MP3, SONICblue Inc. -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Sonicblue RioVolt (MP3 player/device) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Audio equipment industry -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Audio equipment -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, MP3 players -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, MP3 -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

WHEREAS A conventional audio CD holds up to 80 minutes of music, you can store 20 hours' worth of MP3 files on one recordable CD. The new RioVolt portable player, […]

Published
2001

39. Big Storage, Small Drives

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Data storage device, Removable-media drive, Microtech International Inc. -- Product information, Agate Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Microtech International Zio (Data storage device) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Agate Technologies Q (Removable-media drive) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer storage devices -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Removable drives -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

STORAGE BUY A NOTEBOOK computer today, and chances are pretty good that it will come without an integrated floppy drive. In fact, even some new desktop PCs have shed their […]

Published
2001

40. Tote a Tiny Mouse

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Mouse, Atek Electronics -- Product information, Atel Electronics Super Mini Optical Mouse (Mouse) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Mouse devices (Computers) -- Product information
Abstract

IF YOU HATE that touchpad mouse on your notebook but don't want to pack a regular mouse for the road, read on. Atek Electronics' $50 Super Mini Optical Mouse is […]

Published
2001

41. Agile Add-ons Enhance Palm Versatility

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Docking station, Computer supply, Printer accessory, Belkin Components -- Product information, Northstar Mobile -- Product information, I Biz Technology -- Evaluation, Belkin USB PDA Adapter (Computer supply) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, I Biz Technology Folding Travel Cradle (Docking station) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Northstar Mobile MemorySafe (Flash memory) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer accessories -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer peripherals -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

SIMPLICITY OF design and ease of use make Palms and Palm OS--based Handspring Visors today's most popular PDAs. But Palm and Handspring don't include all the product features we'd like. […]

Published
2001

42. Mobility Inspires Dell's Inspiron 2100

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Pentium III-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Dell Inc. -- Product information, Dell Inspiron 2100 (Pentium III-based notebook) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

SHEDDING WEIGHT and inches is a national obsession, and notebook PC users are not immune to its appeal. Who wouldn't love to get the power of a 2-inch-thick, 7-pound laptop […]

Published
2001

43. Panasonic's Slender, Steely Beauty

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Pentium III-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Panasonic ToughBook CF-37 (Pentium II-based notebook) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Notebook computers -- Evaluation -- Product information, Laptop computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

PANASONIC'S Toughbook CF-37 notebook resembles an haute couture supermodel--street-smart, thin and light, with an ultrasleek design. The 4.4-pound, brushed silver and charcoal Toughbook, which is a mere inch thick, sports […]

Published
2001

44. Sync Your PDA With the Greatest of Ease

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Personal digital assistant, Computer industry, Pocket PC, File transfer software, Pumatech Inc. -- Product information, IntelliSync 4.0 (File transfer software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer software industry -- Product information, File transfer (Computers) -- Computer programs, Personal digital assistants -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

WHEN THE owners of many Palm, Pocket PC, and Windows CE handhelds try to sync with their desktop personal information manager, they discover that their PDA supports only Microsoft Outlook. […]

Published
2001

45. More Power, More Options in Ultrathin Laptops

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Pentium III-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Acer Inc. -- Product information, Acer TravelMate 350TE (Pentium III-based notebook) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, HP Omnibook F2164A (Pentium III-based notebook) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

THE LATEST thin-and-light notebooks gain a few ounces to handle most of the options found in larger and heavier notebooks, but they don't sacrifice functionality or power to do it. […]

Published
2001

46. On Point: New Mouse Technologies

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Mouse, I/O device, Logitech International S.A. -- Product information, Logitech Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Microsoft Trackball Explorer (Trackball) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Logitech iFeel MouseMan (Mouse) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Logitech IFeel Mouse (Mouse) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microsoft Trackball Optical (Trackball) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Mouse devices (Computers) -- Evaluation -- Product information, I/O devices -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

TODAY'S ADVANCED alternatives to the traditional mouse provide plenty of ways to make pointing simpler, more precise, and more comfortable. I looked at shipping versions of new products from Logitech […]

Published
2001

47. A Few of Our Favorite Things

Author

Lasky, Michael S. and O'Reilly, Dennis

Subjects
Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, LCD display, Color ink jet printer, Ink jet printer, Canon Computer Systems Inc. -- Product information, Creative Labs Inc. -- Product information, AG Neovo -- Product information, EIZO Nanao Technologies Inc. -- Evaluation -- Product information, Canon BJC-55 (Color ink jet printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox (Sound board/audio device) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Eizo Nanao Technologies FlexScan L3300 (LCD display) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, AG Neovo M-15 (LCD display) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Central processing units -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Product information -- Evaluation, Ink-jet printers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Liquid crystal displays -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

PDA watches and wafer-thin scanners [MP.sub.3] players with multiday planners Flat-panel speakers, a handheld that sings These are a few of our favorite things. E-mail on TVs and chairs ergonomic […]

Published
2000

48. ThinkPad X20 31U Notebook: Skinny, Fast, and Xtra Xpensive

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Pentium III-based notebook, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, IBM ThinkPad X20 31U (Pentium III-based notebook) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Notebook computers -- Evaluation -- Product information, Laptop computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

NOTEBOOK-TOTING travelers usually have to choose between portability and power. IBM's 3.5-pound ThinkPad X2O 31U delivers both--but you pay a hefty premium to get them. NOTEBOOK The 1.2-inch-thick X20 31U […]

Published
2000

49. 100-Plus Hours of Digital Music on the Go

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Microprocessor, Sound board/audio device, Microprocessor upgrade, Sound processing equipment, Sound/graphics board, Creative Labs Inc. -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox (Sound board/audio device) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Central processing units -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Evaluation, Computer peripherals industry -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Sound processing -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information
Abstract

IT LOOKS LIKE a portable CD player, sounds almost as good as one, and has many of the same settings, but Creative's Nomad Jukebox does not play CDs at all. […]

Published
2000

50. Palm's M100 Won't Stretch Your Pocketbook

Author

Lasky, Michael S.

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Personal digital assistant, Computer industry, Pocket PC, Palm Computing Inc. -- Product information, Palm M100 (Personal digital assistant) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Personal digital assistants -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

A COLLEAGUE took one look at my prerelease version of Palm's newest pocket organizer and exclaimed: 'That's like a Palm--only smaller.' Well, yes and no. The Palm M100 actually has […]

Published
2000

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