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Xi Mtower HAF-SLI
This rig sacrifices some graphical prowess to achieve blazing overclocked performance at a killer price.Reviews
HP HDX18: Multimedia Marvel
As a desktop replacement, the HDX18 not only performs well, it makes your desk itself look snazzier, with great multimedia features.Reviews
HP HDX16: All-Purpose Multimedia
This machine brings desktop replacement performance and features to the all-purpose class–and does it well.Reviews
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.Reviews
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.Reviews
A Tour of Windows 7 Beta
Senior editor Denny Arar takes a look at the beta version of Windows 7, and talks about interface changes, performance enhancements, and other new features.Reviews
HP Pavilion Elite a6560t Value Desktop PC
This is a nice value system with good mainstream performance and a TV tuner.Reviews
Dell Inspiron 518 Value Desktop PC
If excellent everyday performance on a budget is your desire, this PC is a good choice.Reviews
Gateway GT5692 Value Desktop PC
This triple-core Phenom system is a solid buy for SOHO users on a budget.Reviews
Acer Veritron L460 Value Compact Desktop PC
Tiny but powerful, this PC is perfect for small workspaces and kiosks.Reviews
Gateway FX4710 Desktop PC
This handsome PC, which just missed the price cutoff for the value PCs category, demonstrates what a little extra cash can bring.Reviews
Intel’s New SSD Drive Delivers Blazing Fast Performance
Drive lives up to hype, and to the promise of solid-state drive's advantages over traditional, magnetic disk-based media.Mobile Computing
Road Test: Checkpoint-Friendly Bags
Is a specially designed, checkpoint-friendly laptop bag worth the money?Reviews
Vigor Gaming Force Recon BT Gaming Desktop
While not a world-beater, the Force Recon BT offers good performance at a reasonable price.Reviews
Micro Express MicroFlex 82B Value Desktop PC
The MicroFlex 82B gives you plenty of horsepower without draining your savings.Reviews
Dell XPS 630 Power Desktop PC
Customizable desktop system provides affordable performance in a stylish package.Reviews
Cerise Quad Core Workstation Power Desktop PC
Cerise Computers has built one of the most nicely designed and largest-capacity PCs we've tested.Reviews
Polywell Poly X4800-Extreme Power Desktop PC
Expensive desktop provides knock-your-socks-off performance and lots of rear-port connectivity.Reviews
Polywell MiniBox 780G-9950 Power Desktop PC
Polywell’s MiniBox is an attractive, compact PC with a medium level of expandability.Mobile Computing
Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags
New bags promise to make it easier and safer to get your computer through airport security.Reviews
5 Movies Starring Computers
Homicidal. Amorous. Vengeful. Yearning. Cute. Anyone who says that computers aren't emotional hasn't seen these five films.Reviews
Top Five Free iPhone Productivity Apps
Our favorite iPhone apps let you aggregate various online accounts, back up notes and photos, create to-do lists, look up local businesses, and surf the Web offline–all without spending a dime.Reviews
PC World’s Guide to Mobile Living
A special guide, in PDF format, with detailed reports on laptops, remote access, and wireless devices.Reviews
Dell Studio Hybrid Compact PC
This aesthetically pleasing system has a terrific compact design, but it sacrifices performance for miniaturization.Reviews
Asus Eee Box B202 Compact PC
Well-designed, ultrasmall desktop serves for basic computing, but don't expect much in the way of performance.Reviews
The 10 Funniest Apple-Ad Parodies
From 1984 to the famous manila folder, Apple's TV ads have been ripe targets for satirists and rival companies. Here are 10 of the best take-offs.Reviews
HP w2207h 22-Inch Wide-Screen LCD Monitor
This reasonably priced, full-featured LCD monitor has good physical adjustments and offers great image quality.Reviews
LG W2452T 24-Inch Wide-Screen LCD Monitor
Attractive industrial design doesn�t make up for this model�s lack of basic features.Reviews
Western Digital WD VelociRaptor Internal Hard Drive
Western Digital's 10,000-rpm, 300GB high-performance hard drive chomps through the competition.Reviews
Chumby Internet Appliance
If you're into gadgets and addicted to the Net, the Chumby is worth a look.Reviews
War Machine M1 Elite Desktop Computer
This exceptional performer's extreme expandability will appeal to power users whose storage requirements are extremely high.Reviews
The Wide World of Monitors
We brought 17 flat-screen LCDs–from the wide to the double-wide to the ultrawide–into the PCW Test Center. Whether you want to see more work or more movie, we have product recommendations and shopping tips for you.Reviews
LG GGW-H20L Blu-ray Drive/HD DVD Reader
LG introduces a dual-format drive for high-def discs at a very competitive price.Reviews
Cheap and Free Tools to Put Zip Back in Your PC
You can have a zippier, more responsive PC–you really can. You just need the right tools. We've collected 15 great downloads that will do the trick.Reviews
Alienware Area-51 7500
Pricey system has good looks, and its liquid-cooled, overclocked CPU offers plenty of horsepower.Reviews