PC World Latest Technology Reviews

1. Canon PowerShot A590 IS Point-and-Shoot Camera Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 5:30 pm
   For a beginner’s camera, the PowerShot A590IS offers amazing image quality and superb stabilization.
2. Still Nervous About Online Shopping? Really? Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:30 pm
   Assurz, a service that promised no-hassle returns, is no more, but BuySafe seeks to reassure online shoppers about obscure e-commerce sites.
3. 5 Movies Starring Computers Saturday, 16 August 2008, 1:01 am
   Homicidal. Amorous. Vengeful. Yearning. Cute. Anyone who says that computers aren’t emotional hasn’t seen these five films.
4. Casual Friday: The Madden Curse Friday, 15 August 2008, 1:00 am
   This week we look at the Madden curse to see whether there’s anything to it. And then we find out if we can make Brett Favre pay.
5. Top Five Free iPhone Productivity Apps Friday, 15 August 2008, 1:00 am
   Our favorite iPhone apps let you aggregate various online accounts, back up notes and photos, create to-do lists, look up local businesses, and surf the Web offline–all without spending a dime.
6. PC World’s Guide to Mobile Living Friday, 15 August 2008, 1:00 am
   A special guide, in PDF format, with detailed reports on laptops, remote access, and wireless devices.
7. HP Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer Thursday, 14 August 2008, 6:20 pm
   A few shortcomings can’t stop this speedy snapshot printer from being lots of fun.
8. iPhone Apps for Travelers Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 10:00 am
   What does Apple’s iTunes App Store have to offer travelers? Phrase books, transit guides–and one really cool restaurant recommender.
9. HP Pavilion dv7t Desktop Replacement Laptop Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 1:00 am
   The dv7t, a heavy-duty desktop replacement, wows with its performance but falls a little short in multimedia–where you’d expect it to excel.
10. Casio Exilim EX-Z80 Point-and-Shoot Camera Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 1:30 pm
    This YouTube-friendly pocket camera has a huge LCD screen, a nice price tag, and features galore.
11. Madden: The Man, the Game, the Curse Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 3:01 am
    We sort through the myths of Madden mania to find the deeper truths about the man, his videogame franchise, and the misfortune said to beset those whom it honors.
12. Apple MobileMe Syncing Service Monday, 11 August 2008, 3:50 pm
    Apple’s updated syncing service is a disappointment for PC users.
13. Acer Aspire One Mini-Notebook Friday, 8 August 2008, 4:54 pm
    A great keyboard in an affordable portable makes the Aspire One a must-have for quick and easy mobility.
14. Casual Friday: An Online Olympics Friday, 8 August 2008, 1:00 am
    This week, in honor of the start of the Summer Olympics, you can play a couple of great competitive games. Or just watch the pros.
15. iKick iK500 Stereo System for iPod Thursday, 7 August 2008, 2:10 pm
    This easy-to-use speaker system provides very good, very loud sound.
16. Dell Studio Hybrid Compact PC Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 2:00 pm
    This aesthetically pleasing system has a terrific compact design, but it sacrifices performance for miniaturization.
17. 15 Great, Free Privacy Downloads Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 4:00 am
    These free products can save you from malicious software and eavesdroppers. Don’t leave your PC exposed and vulnerable.
18. Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Ultraportable Laptop Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 8:25 pm
    This outstanding ultraportable delivers full-featured performance, great battery life, and a good keyboard.
19. Simplify Your Desktop With Docking, Tabs, and Macro Software Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 3:30 pm
    These downloads will help you fine-tune your Windows desktop.
20. Asus Eee Box B202 Compact PC Monday, 4 August 2008, 6:01 am
    Well-designed, ultrasmall desktop serves for basic computing, but don’t expect much in the way of performance.
21. Speed Meter Pro Network Utility Friday, 1 August 2008, 2:22 pm
    Speed Meter Pro pinpoints and solves network congestion and slowdowns ? but lacks the tools to be a full-blown networking troubleshooter.
22. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Friday, 1 August 2008, 2:15 pm
    A great update offers several must-have features without cluttering up an already clean interface.
23. Microsoft Live Mesh File Sync Service Friday, 1 August 2008, 1:00 am
    Microsoft has sacrificed usability to provide a pretty interface in this powerful but unnecessarily clumsy file-sync service.
24. BeInSync File Sync Service Friday, 1 August 2008, 1:00 am
    A professional level file sync tool, but lack of online storage means you have access to files only on connected systems.
25. SugarSync File Sync Service Friday, 1 August 2008, 1:00 am
    Great for photography buffs who also need file syncing, but less practical for the serious business user.
26. Syncplicity File Sync Service Friday, 1 August 2008, 1:00 am
    Almost every feature you’d want in an easy-to-use file-sync interface, although the initial sync is slow.
27. Casual Friday: Obama vs. McCain–FIGHT! Friday, 1 August 2008, 1:00 am
    This week, Barack Obama and John McCain square off in the one arena where it truly counts: video games.
28. Dropbox File Sync Service Friday, 1 August 2008, 1:00 am
    Service offers simple file sync and backup, but forces you to do all your sync management from one unmovable folder.
29. Stay in Sync Friday, 1 August 2008, 1:00 am
    New, affordable Web-based services can automatically keep your data accessible–and up-to-date–on multiple PCs. We tested five services to see which can best wrangle your files.
30. Plustek OpticBook 4600 Scanner Thursday, 31 July 2008, 8:49 pm
    This premium-priced book scanner works quickly and is especially good for scanning pages in bound book, but its automated features are imperfect.
31. Epson WorkForce GT-1500 Scanner Thursday, 31 July 2008, 8:47 pm
    Epson’s versatile WorkForce GT-1500 scans photos and multipage documents with good speed and high-quality results.
32. Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset Thursday, 31 July 2008, 8:45 pm
    The ClearChat PC Wireless is an excellent headset for people who regularly use voice applications.
33. Put Performance Evaluations on the Web Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 7:00 pm
    SuccessFactors can help a business better manage its human resources.
34. Micro Express JFL9226 All-Purpose Laptop Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 5:00 pm
    The Micro Express JFL9226 cuts most of the right corners to produce a budget-friendly portable–but it could use a face-lift.
35. Sony VAIO VGN-FW198U/H Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 4:00 pm
    This laptop’s unusually wide, bright screen makes it a good choice for working on side-by-side documents (and for watching movies).
36. Essential Gear for the Business Traveler, Part 2 Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 4:00 am
    A USB adapter kit and two well-designed bags help you lighten your carry-on load.
37. Aluratek Internet Radio Alarm Clock With Built-in Wi-Fi Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 8:00 pm
    This combination Internet radio and alarm clock provides quick access to 11,000 Internet radio channels, to expand your musical horizons
38. SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus with BeInSync Backup Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 2:15 pm
    If you’re away from home and you happen to lose your SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus thumb drive, you can still recall your data from an online backup server–a nice safety net for people who tend to misplace things.
39. The Best TV on the Web Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 1:00 am
    Today, the Net has almost as many television viewing options as your cable company. But how do you find stuff that’s worth watching? Here are our choices for must-stream TV.
40. Casual Friday: The Episodic Game Guide Friday, 25 July 2008, 1:00 am
    Tired of spending big bucks on games? This week, try playing through a couple seasons of bite-sized game episodes.
41. Save Your Data With One of These Top Backup Programs Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 1:00 am
    We test five new apps that make saving–and restoring–your vital data a lot easier than tools you’ve tried in the past.
42. Polaroid PoGo Portable Photo Printer Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 8:00 pm
    Portable printer cuts the Web out of photo sharing.
43. Vizio VO42L 42-Inch LCD HDTV Thursday, 17 July 2008, 6:00 pm
    The VO42L 42-inch HDTV delivers very good picture and sound quality at a reasonable price.
44. AOC Envision L42H761 42-inch LCD HDTV Thursday, 17 July 2008, 6:00 pm
    The below-average performance and poor design of the AOC L42H761 limit this low-cost 42-inch HDTV’s appeal.
45. LG Electronics 42LG60 (Scarlet) 42-inch LCD HDTV Thursday, 17 July 2008, 6:00 pm
    The advanced features, impressive style, and very good image quality of LG’s 42LG60 42-inch HDTV come at a cost.
46. Toshiba Regza 42RV530U 42-inch LCD HDTV Thursday, 17 July 2008, 6:00 pm
    The good-quality sound and nice design touches of the 42RV530U don’t make up for this 42-inch HDTV’s overly bright and washed-out image.
47. Westinghouse TX-42F430S 42-inch LCD HDTV Thursday, 17 July 2008, 5:30 pm
    The TX-42F430S is a great basic 42-inch HDTV, but it lacks the good looks and extra ports that higher-end models offer.
48. In-Depth and Hands-On: Nintendo Wii Sports Resort and Wii Music Thursday, 17 July 2008, 2:45 pm
    Here’s a detailed look at Nintendo’s next two powerhouse casual gaming titles.
49. What the Film Industry Can Teach Games Thursday, 17 July 2008, 8:15 am
    The film industry is taking a more active role in helping create better movie-licensed games.
50. Hands-On with the New Sony PlayStation Video Store Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 9:35 am
    The PlayStation Video store is now live with some 300 movies and over 1,200 slices of TV content.