Two Challengers Enter The Smartphone Wars
Two of the latest Microsoft-based, would-be Treo killers boast larger screens and roomier slide-out keyboards, but neither of the devices offers the form and functionality of the Treo 650.
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Internet Service Offers Help With Homework
Cosmeo, a subscription site from Discovery Communications which marshals a mix of video, audio, photos, text articles and step-by-step math instruction, allows parents to help their kids — and learn a little bit more themselves.
Setting Up Your Own Security Camera at Home
A security camera can be a useful addition to a household but can be expensive and require a professional installation. Walt and Katie test an affordable surveillance camera that users can set up on their own.
Tuning In to Internet Radio Without a Computer
The Roku SoundBridge Radio wirelessly connects to your broadband service and streams Internet radio without a computer. The device needs a little tweaking, but its easy set up might encourage more people to step away from their computers.
Using a Fingerprint To Log On to Your PC
Fingerprint-reading sensors are a smart solution for saving time and avoiding the memorization of long lists of passwords, but some of the software that controls the process is confusing and could be a lot better.
A New Way to Avoid the Video Store
MovieBeam is selling a gadget prestocked with movies that you rent at the click of a button. It’s a smart way to avoid the hassle of renting DVDs or downloading movies online, but its limited selection is a major drawback.
Searching the Web for Video Clips
Video on the Web is all the rage now, but what are the best ways to find clips? Here’s a look at 10 video searching/hosting sites where one can find everything from TV shows to amateur videos.
Sizing Up the Latest Crop of Digital Cameras
Here’s a look at three new, pocket-sized digital cameras: the Olympus Stylus 710, Nikon Coolpix S5 and Canon PowerShot SD630. All are impressively svelte and take good pictures, but the Canon comes out on top.
A Simple Way to Back Up Cellphone Contacts
Losing your cellphone can be a disaster, because it often contains the only copy of your address book. Spark Technology’s CellStik, which plugs into your phone to back up data, offers a smart, easy way to protect against this.
A New Web Site For Real-Estate Voyeurs
Zillow allows users to look up the value of a home, without having to register or communicate with an agent or broker. Even in its test phase, the site is a valuable online asset for homeowners or those shopping for a home.
Test-Riding a $5,000 Indoor Bike
A test-workout on the Spark, a new Web-connected stationary bike that allows you to race against virtual riders, finds that it makes exercise more interesting. But most of the virtual courses will be too strenuous for out-of-shape users.
Turning Your Cellphone Into Your Home Phone
Cellphones rule in lots of places but the old-fashioned wired phone still wins at home. Here’s a look at two products that aim to solve that problem by tying your cellphone into your wired home phone setup.
The iMac Gets a Brain Transplant
Last week, Apple’s iMac became the first Macintosh model to be converted to work on Intel processors. So, how did it go? After testing an Intel-based iMac against an iMac G5 the verdict is in: The brain transplant was a success.
Sunglasses That Bring Music to Your Ears
The Thump 2, Oakley’s sunglasses with an MP3 player, gets points for style, but it’s very expensive and rather impractical.
A New Audio-Book Option Emerges
Findaway World’s Playaway provides a new audio-book option — a portable device that never requires any file downloading or transferring. But while it’s simple to use, the cost is quite high.
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