Friday was the day: Apple set Leopard free to the Mac-loving masses and us. We're still testing Apple's new operating system, but so far Leopard looks as if it can give Vista a serious run for its money. But we thought we'd let you in on some of our first impressions. Is it all we hoped for (so far, at least)?
Review Roundup: More HD for the Money with Rear-Projection TVs
If you think you're really ready to bite the bullet and buy an HDTV but are still apprehensive about dropping a huge chunk of change on it, a rear-projection set may be your best bet. Sure, they don't have the sleek form factor of their superthin plasma and LCD cousins, but for the price, these sets certainly offer the most bang for your buck. Check out the reviews here.
Top 10: Creative Ways to Reuse Circuit Boards
Got an old circuit board or two lying around your house or computer workstation? There's a lot you can do with those old PC components—and it's got nothing to do with computing. Here are 10 creative ways you can transform the circuit boards into office-friendly products like a mouse pad or tape dispenser. Here are our favorite creations.
Review: Spread Out with the New Sidekick
The trend in cell phones is to keep making them more compact while adding more functionality, features, and speedier components. But what if you want something you don't have to squint to see? The Sidekick LX is like a messaging limousine, with a big, luxurious keyboard and huge, bright screen that makes e-mails and IMs fun to write and easy to read. Read the full review to find out more about how it performed on our PC Labs tests.
Column: Facebook Is Not Worth $15 Billion
When Microsoft dropped some serious coin for its Facebook stake last week, estimates started flying about how much all of the social-networking site is worth. The answer: $15 billion. That number made Editor-in-Chief Lance Ulanoff's head spin. Head to PCMag.com to read his take on the price, and why he thinks it's bloated beyond belief.
Review: A Competent Budget Laptop
The Acer TravelMate 4720-6727 has the raw horsepower and a stacked feature set to make it seem like a steal at its price, and the system will appeal to business start-ups and bargain hunters alike. But the news isn't all good: Despite its great performance and fully loaded business system, it's not exactly the belle of the ball.
AppScout: Royalty Rates Will Be the End of Pandora
Is Pandora shutting its doors? If the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) refuses to lower the rates it decided upon in March, Pandora and other Internet radio stations are most certainly doomed, according to Tim Westergren, Pandora's founder. Check out the full report on AppScout to see what the future of the music site may hold.
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