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TECH BUYING GUIDE
Introduction

WIRELESS
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COMPUTERS
Laptops
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Micro Storage
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THE DIGITAL HOME
Wired Home
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Digital Photography




NOTEBOOKS




IBM ThinkPad T30 series
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 9
DESCRIPTION: Pentium 4-M, 1.80 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB hard disk, 14.1 in display, XGA TFT active matrix, 5.25 Ibs, 1 ( 2 ) Lithium Ion battery installed (max), Microsoft Windows XP Professional

GOOD: Now available with both pointing stick and touchpad; great keyboard; solid support; extra security features.

BAD: No-frills design.

BOTTOMLINE: The thin-and-light IBM ThinkPad T series offers an innovative design, top-notch performance, and tons of features.



Dell Latitude C400
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 8.7
GOOD: Lightweight; roomy keyboard; includes touchpad and pointing stick; outstanding speed; wireless support.

BAD: Can use only one secondary storage drive at a time; average battery life.

BOTTOMLINE: Dell's other ultralight, the Latitude C400, offers heavyweight performance and features for business users.



Dell Latitude C640 series
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 8.6
DESCRIPTION: Pentium 4-M, 2.0 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 30 GB hard disk, 14.1 in display, XGA TFT active matrix, 5.5 lbs, Lithium Ion battery installed (max), Microsoft Windows 2000

GOOD: Fast; long battery life; reasonable price; excellent warranty; has modular devices that are compatible with other Latitudes.

BAD: Ho-hum looks; only one USB port; high-end models are expensive.

BOTTOMLINE: The Dell Latitude C640 thin-and-light notebook offers an unbeatable combination of speed and features.



Toshiba Portege
CNET RATING: 8.3
GOOD: Great design; lightweight; long battery life; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options; FireWire port.

BAD: Small display; mediocre performance; awkward trackpoint and key layout.

BOTTOMLINE: The Toshiba Portege 4010 is one of the smallest, lightest, and sexiest corporate notebooks around.



Dell Inspiron 8200 for Home (Pentium 4 2.0 GHz-M, 256MB, 30GB)
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 8.3
DESCRIPTION: Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz, 384 MB RAM, 30 GB hard disk, 15 in display, TFT active matrix, 7.9 lbs, Lithium Ion battery installed (max), Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

GOOD: Speedy; top-notch graphics and screens; built-in Wi-Fi; dual pointing devices; great keyboard.

BAD: Big and heavy; high-end models are expensive; no doors to protect PC Card slots; three-prong AC plug.

BOTTOMLINE: Got the need for speed? The Dell Inspiron 8200 series of desktop-replacement notebooks excel at everything but portability.



COMPAQ N410C
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 8.3
GOOD: Very long battery life; fast; many configuration choices; includes USB 2.0 ports.

BAD: So-so keyboard; no FireWire connector.

BOTTOMLINE: The Evo N410c is a speedy, long-lasting, thin-and-light notebook--a dream for frequent business fliers.



APPLE PowerBook G4
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 8.2
GOOD: Faster processor and graphics chip than previous model; gorgeous design; beautiful 15.2-inch screen; good battery life.

BAD: Expensive; lacks expansion bay and audio-input jack; weak standard warranty.

BOTTOMLINE: If price is no object, the Apple PowerBook G4 can replace just about any Windows notebook or even a desktop PC.



GATEWAY 600XL
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 8
GOOD: Speedy; large, lovely screen; reasonable price, good battery life.

BAD: Huge; heavy.

BOTTOMLINE: The Gateway 600XL blurs the line between desktop and notebook with its features, performance, and heft. It's a stellar portable for home or office.



 Reviews Provided by: CNET.com

DESKTOPS

NOTEBOOKS

HANDHELD/PHONE

PERSONAL FIREWALLS

CAMERAS

DIGITAL HOME

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