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.
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.
A new portable gadget for the blind takes a digital picture of a page of text and then reads the words aloud. At $3,495, it’s quite expensive. But it works.
A look at alternative keyboard options: two sets that operate wirelessly using Bluetooth, and a stand-alone wired ergonomic keyboard made for touch typists.
Adobe’s PDF is one of the most universally accepted file formats, but creating them yourself can be costly and confusing. A look at several inexpensive options for producing PDFs.
The time it takes to boot up a computer can be a source of frustration — especially if you’re in a rush and just want to log on, get information and move on with your day. If televisions took as long as PCs take to start working, we’d miss game-winning touchdowns.
Edited by Walt and written by Katie Boehret, this is a guide to gadgets, web services and other consumer technologies.
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