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Quick Tips: Quickly preview files in Windows Vista

Forget about launching some slow program to see what's in a file. Molly Wood shows you a Vista trick for previewing files the faster way.
Insider secrets: Turn your PC into a telephone

Make cheap and sometimes free phone calls from your computer.
Quick Tips: Quick Tip: Download high-quality YouTube MP4 files

Jeff Bakalar shows you how easy it is to download high quality MP4s of your favorite videos from YouTube without downloading any software.
Quick Tips: Quick Tip: Shortcut to shut down Windows Vista

Brian Tong shows you a quick way to shut down Windows Vista without dealing with the shutdown menu.
First look from the Labs: Adobe Photoshop CS3

When it comes to pro-level image editors, Photoshop CS3 still reigns supreme. Featuring a laundry list of image-editing tools, tons...
Insider secrets: Insider Secrets: Hack Google with Firefox extensions

In this Insider's Secret, Molly Wood shows you three Firefox extensions that lead to faster, safer, and smarter Google searches.
Quick Tips: Quick Tips: Speed up Windows Vista boot-up

Eliminate those start-up programs that are slowing down your fast new machine.
Prizefight: Samsung Instinct vs. Apple iPhone 3G

It's a battle between the two touch-screen titans of cell phones! Brian Tong brings you an instant Prizefight classic: the Samsung...
Buzz Report: Buzz Report: Space worms attack!

On this week's Buzz Report, the cutest kitten in the world, viruses in space, and starving Googlers.
Browsers: Google Chrome

We take a quick look at the new Web browser from search giant Google. CNET Webware's Josh Lowensohn takes you through some of its top...

RNC: Day 4 Exclusive Webcast

Katie Couric and the CBS News political team discuss John McCain's speech and answer viewer questions.
Video: News: YouTube plays party politics

During the presidential campaigning four years ago, YouTube didn't even exist. Now it's a tool candidates must master to get their...
Crave video: A comb that helps you grow hair?

Brian tong is back and he brought Hawaii with him. Bonnie Cha tells you how to customize your skateboards. And a comb that helps you...
Buzz Report: The Buzz Report: Now with Chrome plating

This week Buzz takes a look at the latest from Google, makes predictions about Apple, and explores the dark world of dark matter.
Insider secrets: Rescue your PC from disaster

Make your own rescue disk with Knoppix to help you troubleshoot.
USB Flash Drives: SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus

SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus boasts an innovative set of features, fast data transfers, and a complimentary six-month online backup...
Automobiles: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG combines very impressive performance on road and track with first-rate cabin electronics, making it...
Hard Drives: Aluratek Tornado Plus

The Aluratek Tornado external hard drive is a RFID-secured hard-drive enclosure that doesn't have the performance or the innovation...
CNET Top 5: CNET Top 5: Most popular gadgets

The hottest gadgets you're looking at on the CNET site.
Gaming: Gaming preview: 'Spore'

After years of development and delays, the evolutionary sim is finally here. 'Spore' is one the most ambitious games ever to come from...
Video: News: Daily Debrief: A four-bagger for Spore?

The waiting is over, and Spore is finally coming to market. Charles Cooper speaks with Gamespot's Kevin VanOrd about the ins...
Desktops: Sony Vaio JS190J

By virtue of its price, its desktop processor, and its Blu-ray drive, the Sony Vaio JS190J makes a case for itself as the new king...

Notebooks: Dell Inspiron Mini 9

The computer giant gets in on the tiny laptop action with a new Netbook.
Notebooks: Dell Latitude E6400

A total revamp of Dell's ubiquitous business laptop line, the Latitude E6400 offers Intel's latest Centrino 2 mobile platform and introduces...
Notebooks: Gateway T-6836

A standout among budget midsize laptops, the 14.1-inch Gateway T-6836 marries strong performance and battery life with a compact, well-designed case.
Notebooks: Gateway P-7811FX

We don't know how Gateway makes money selling these things, but the combination of high-end components and low price makes the 17-inch...
Notebooks: Sylvania G Netbook

The tiny Sylvania G Netbook offers decent battery life and can be had for a low price, but it still brings up the rear of the Netbook...
Notebooks: Acer Aspire One.

The Acer Aspire One is easily the best of the current under-$400 Netbooks, but its meager allotment of memory and tiny battery limit its appeal.
Notebooks: MSI Wind

Dan Ackerman takes a First Look at the MSI Wind, a 10-inch Netbook laptop, that is more affordable than its competitor, the Asus Eee...
Notebooks: Asus Eee PC 901

Nine-inch laptop with one of the first Intel Atom processors. Runs Windows XP.
Notebooks: Dell Studio 15

Dell's first release from its new Studio line, the Studio 15, sits between the Inspiron and XPS lines and offers a good mix of features for the price.
Tablet PCs: Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium

The new generation of similarly sized Netbooks do more and cost less than the Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium, putting another nail in the UMPC coffin.
Notebooks: Acer Aspire 8920

With Blu-ray and a true 1080p display, the 18-inch Acer Aspire 8920 is a movie fan's dream, but we'd go for the cheaper of Acer's two...
Notebooks: Asus Eee PC 900

The 9-inch Asus Eee PC 900 adds a bigger screen and more SSD hard-drive space than its 7-inch precursor, but the new price has passed...

Best of back-to-school laptops

We've looked at dozens of new laptops available on retail store shelves and picked our favorites for every budget.
Product Spotlight: Sony Ericsson W760i

Brian Tong showcases the best Walkman phone we've ever seen from Sony Ericsson.
Finding the perfect Netbook

With so many Netbooks hitting the market, how do you know which one is right for you? Dan Ackerman breaks down the specs on a few low-cost...
Product Spotlight: LG Dare

Looking for a phone that truly dares to be different? Brian Tong tells you everything you need to know about the LG Dare from Verizon.
Product Spotlight: Firefox 3

Is Firefox 3 ready to take down Internet Explorer? Molly Wood takes a good, hard look at the new browser.
Product Spotlight: Samsung Instinct

Brian Tong showcases Sprint's Samsung Instinct, which is directly taking on the iPhone.
Product Spotlight: LG Voyager

Brian Tong digs deep into the phone that beat out the original iPhone in their first Prizefight encounter.
Product Spotlight: Samsung Glyde

Brian Tong showcases the sexy and compact Samsung Glyde, whose touch screen and QWERTY keyboard have people buzzing.
Product Spotlight: Sony PSP Slim

Brian Tong turns the spotlight on Sony's PSP Slim. It has the best graphics on a handheld and multimedia features galore.
Product Spotlight: Flip Video Ultra

Brian Tong shines the spotlight on Pure Digital's Flip Video Ultra. An excellent budget digital camcorder that will flip you out!
Product Spotlight: Canon Vixia HF10

Brian Tong showcases Canon's first entry for flash-based high-definition camcorders. What's the verdict? Canon does it right.
Product Spotlight: BlackBerry Curve 8310

We all love hot curves! Brian Tong showcases the BlackBerry Curve on AT&T's network with its integrated GPS that separates it from the pack.

September 5, 2008

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SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus

Created: 09/04/2008

SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus boasts an innovative set of features, fast data transfers, and a complimentary six-month online backup subscription, but we're put off by the subsequent annual service fee and the expensive retail price, especially when other drives at equal capacity cost much less.

The Buzz Report: Now with Chrome plating

Created: 09/04/2008

This week Buzz takes a look at the latest from Google, makes predictions about Apple, and explores the dark world of dark matter.

Rescue your PC from disaster

Created: 09/04/2008

Make your own rescue disk with Knoppix to help you troubleshoot.

2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Created: 09/03/2008

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG combines very impressive performance on road and track with first-rate cabin electronics, making it fun and convenient. Just make sure you budget for gas.

Aluratek Tornado Plus

Created: 09/04/2008

The Aluratek Tornado external hard drive is a RFID-secured hard-drive enclosure that doesn't have the performance or the innovation to warrant its expensive price tag. We don't recommend the poorly designed Tornado since the competition offers more storage space and a higher level of security at less cost.

CNET Top 5: Most popular gadgets

Created: 09/04/2008

The hottest gadgets you're looking at on the CNET site.

Daily Debrief: A four-bagger for Spore?

Created: 09/04/2008

The waiting is over, and Spore is finally coming to market. Charles Cooper speaks with Gamespot's Kevin VanOrd about the ins and outs of this much-anticipated computer game.

Gaming preview: 'Spore'

Created: 09/04/2008

After years of development and delays, the evolutionary sim is finally here. 'Spore' is one the most ambitious games ever to come from the mind of Will Wright. The game starts you off as a single-cell organism, which you must evolve into a civilization and beyond, through survival of the fittest. 'Spore' will release on September 7 for the PC and Mac, and for the Wii and DS at a later date.

Sony Vaio JS190J

Created: 09/04/2008

By virtue of its price, its desktop processor, and its Blu-ray drive, the Sony Vaio JS190J makes a case for itself as the new king of the all-in-ones. Its screen might be a bit smaller than some, but no other all-in-one, including Apple's iMac, can do as much, as fast, for the same price.