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IN THIS ISSUE: * Editors' Choice: Canon CanoScan 8400F flatbed scanner * Editors' Choice: Astaro Security Linux 5 * Mozilla Firefox 1.0 Web browser * HP mp3130 projector For more stories, log on to http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1252-4-54-252229-119495-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Editors' Choice: Canon CanoScan 8400F The Canon CanoScan 8400F strikes the perfect balance between a low price and high ratings for slide, film, and photo scanning quality. Though the flatbed scanner is not a dedicated photo or slide scanner, its scores are high enough to rival those of expensive, dedicated photo scanners, but without the limitations. See our online review for details. (4.5 stars) http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1252-4-54-252229-119498-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Editors' Choice: Astaro Security Linux 5 Beleaguered SYSADMINs, take heart: Astaro's here to help. The software-based security solution features an extremely low price, excellent protection from all types of threats, and rock-bottom system requirements (offices on a budget can convert an older PC into a security server). ASL 5 got rave reviews from our PC Labs experts, who definitely recommend it for both small businesses and large organizations. Read all about it in our online review. (4.5 stars) http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1252-4-54-252229-119501-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Firefox is Faster Besides being slick, simple, and free, Mozilla Firefox 1.0 is also noticeably faster than the Web browser you're probably using (we won't name names). Download the streamlined Firefox 1.0 for quick, easy browsing, or opt for Mozilla 1.7, which is also free and includes an e-mail client and HTML editor. Find out more in our online review. (4 stars) http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1252-4-54-252229-119504-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Projecting and Connecting The best feature on the HP mp3130 doesn't actually come with the projector. While it looks good and projects well, we really like the optional add-on network module, which offers Ethernet connectivity, and the CompactFlash slot, which accepts a wireless adaptor card. These will add considerably to the price of the projector, but if you want full connectivity, it's the way to go. Read our online review for more information. (3.5 stars) http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1252-4-54-252229-119507-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ The PCMag.com Bookstore PC Magazine's Windows XP Solutions Ever wish they'd consulted you before they designed Windows XP? Sure, it's a great system, but there's this one feature that makes you crazy. Or that annoying problem that keeps occurring. 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