• Falcon Northwest Mach V

  
  If you can afford it, the Mach V packs in the latest technologies--including Intel’s new Core i7 processor--for the pinnacle of powerful PC performance.

• Black Friday will be Big Despite Lousy Economy, Survey Says

  
  Digital gear tops the shopping lists of many who plan to line up after Turkey Day.
• Asia Shines for Dell Despite Economic Downturn
• Gateway MC7803u All-Purpose Laptop
• HP HDX16: All-Purpose Multimedia
• Tom Brady Teams Up With OLPC
• IBM Tries to Bring Brain Power to Computers
• Targus Chill Mat for Mac
• Speck Offers 'satin' Case for New MacBook
• HP Gets Touchy with New TouchSmart tx2

Editor's Computers Picks

• Top 10 Internal Hard Drives Need more storage? The top-ranked internal hard drives will fill the bill. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
• Top 10 All-Purpose Laptops These laptops can do it all and are a great choice for most notebook users. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
• Top 10 Ultraportable Laptops Ideal for the mobile professional, these notebooks stand out for their low weight and small footprint. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
• Top 5 Value Desktop PCs Our top-rated value desktops cost around $800 (yet still include a monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard), and have enough computing power for everyday tasks like browsing the Web, e-mail and word processing.
• Top 10 Power Desktop PCs These powerful desktop PCs are the right choice for demanding users. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Computers Reviews

• Gateway MC7803u All-Purpose Laptop Gateway's MC7803u laptop promises entertainment features--but while the price is right, some aspects of its performance aren't.
• HP HDX16: All-Purpose Multimedia This machine brings desktop replacement performance and features to the all-purpose class--and does it well.
• Falcon Northwest Mach V If you can afford it, the Mach V packs in the latest technologies--including Intel’s new Core i7 processor--for the pinnacle of powerful PC performance.
• Gammatech Durabook D15TS All-Purpose Laptop A good performer, the semiruggedized D15TS laptop is a reasonable choice for secure indoor and outdoor use.
• HP Compaq 6530b All-Purpose Laptop This business-friendly laptop is a great road-ready presentation tool, but it could benefit from a better screen.

Computers News

• Black Friday will be Big Despite Lousy Economy, Survey Says Digital gear tops the shopping lists of many who plan to line up after Turkey Day.
• Asia Shines for Dell Despite Economic Downturn Dell says Asian revenue and profits grew even as the company's overall revenue and profits declined.
• Speck Offers 'satin' Case for New MacBook Speck on Thursday announced the forthcoming expansion of its SeeThru hard shell case line with a new "SeeThru Satin" model...
• Tom Brady Teams Up With OLPC Injured quarterback is buying 1,500 low-cost computers and will send them overseas.
• IBM Tries to Bring Brain Power to Computers IBM Research wants to bring the brain's processing power to computers, making it possible for PCs to process vast amounts of...

Computers Playing in PCW Video

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  NEC's Rugged Laptops to be Available Internationally NEC's rugged Shield Pro N22A will be the first of the company's rugged PCs heading outside of Japan.
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  Intel Announces New Classmate PCs Intel has unveiled new models in its Classmate PC range.
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  PC World's $30K Dream PC is Ready! The $30,000 Dream PC we're giving away is ready to go!

Computers Slideshows

• Inside the Commodore 64 This pioneering PC made instant geeks out of millions of people back in the 80s. But what lies within the Commodore 64's fetching brown shell?
• Mini-Notebooks Under $500 New sub-$500 mini-notebooks hit the scene--and thanks to Intel's Atom processor, they all run Windows XP reasonably well.
• In Pictures: Apple Refreshes MacBook Line We find a lot to like in Apple's new laptop lineup--faster graphics chip sets, a sturdy new aluminum chassis, multitouch trackpads, and new solid-state hard-drive options. Here is a look at what's new.
• The 10 Most Overrated Products Hype springs eternal. Lots of technologies, products, and services don't merit the praise heaped on them. Here are 10 tech items that don't live up to their billing--and 10 that deserve respect that they don't receive.
• The Best All-Purpose Laptops Two laptops sporting Intel's new Centrino 2 CPU crash our lineup of the best all-purpose laptops. These models can do it all and are a great choice for most people.

Computers How-Tos

• Three Quick Ways to Improve Laptop Battery Life When you're on the go, there's no such thing as too much juice. Here's how to keep your laptop running longer, with minimal effort.
• Tips for Laptop Users From Hassle-Free PC PC World blogger Rick Broida tells you how to revive a dead laptop, turn a notebook into a hotspot, and protect sensitive docs from prying eyes.
• Did I Just Damage My PC? Cheyenne821 removed then reinserted one of a desktop PC's two RAM DDR sticks. Now the PC won't boot. Is the damage serious?
• One Way to Revive a Dead Notebook Notebook won't boot? There may be a simple fix, but you'll need a screwdriver.
• Reducing the Cost of a Laptop, Part 2 Refurbished laptops can save you hundreds of dollars compared to nearly identical, new models.