============================================================ ------ ProductWire ------ ------ First Looks Update ------ ------ for October 1, 2004 ------ ============================================================
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IN THIS ISSUE: * Polywell Poly 939VF-FX53 desktop * Qnext instant messenger * QuickBooks SimpleStart accounting software * Nikon Coolpix 4100 * Product Bulletin: Lexmark C760, C762, X762e color laser printers; IronPort C-Series Email Security Appliance For more stories, log on to http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1149-4-4-252229-107513-1 ============================================================ It's All Fun and Games Another well-priced gaming machine from Polywell, the Poly 939VF-FX53 is built around AMD's Athlon 64 FX-53 processor and is nicely configured for working with multimedia or the latest games. There are plenty of expansion options and room in the case for additional hardware, and the system runs remarkably quiet. Read our review to find out more and see the benchmark test scores. (4 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1149-4-4-252229-107516-1 ============================================================ IM, I Said Qnext is everything an instant messaging app should be--it's compatible with all the major IM clients, lets you send photos and video, initiate audio chats or a videoconference, and even log onto and access another computer. Our expert analysts say Qnext is more powerful than any other IM client, and you'll love the price: absolutely free. Read all about it in our online review. (4 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1149-4-4-252229-107519-1 ============================================================ Easy Bean Counting Be honest, do you actually use all those complex features built into your premium accounting software? Unless you're a CPA (or Kathy Yakal, our expert reviewer), the answer is probably "no." For a simpler, more intuitive accounting program, turn to Intuit's QuickBooks SimpleStart. Easier to use than normal accounting software, yet with all the features small businesses need, QuickBooks SimpleStart is an approachable software package that's long overdue. Check out Kathy Yakal's review online for full details. (4 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1149-4-4-252229-107522-1 ============================================================ Nikon's Slow Shooter We don't have anything against Nikon's Coolpix line of consumer cameras; several of them have received high ratings and excellent benchmark scores in the past. Not the Coolpix 4100, though. It's ergonomically pleasing and easy to use, but the benchmark scores ruined it for us. See the test results and read the review online. (2 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1149-4-4-252229-107636-1 ============================================================ Product Bulletin: Newly announced tech offerings Here are just a few of the items you'll find in our current Product Bulletin. Lexmark C760, C762, X762e Three new color laser printers from Lexmark claim a speed of 25 ppm, and Lexmark says they're the only printers rated for 1 million pages with proper maintinence. Intrigued? Read more online in our Product Bulletin. http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1149-4-4-252229-107525-1 IronPort C-Series Email Security Appliance The latest version of the enterprise security appliance allows network administrators to set different incoming mail flow policies for individual senders, and includes Virus Outbreak Filters, which provide a first layer of defense against new virus outbreaks. Find out more in our online Product Bulletin. http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1149-4-4-252229-107528-1 For the full listing of Product Bulletins, go to: http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1149-4-4-252229-107531-1 ============================================================ 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. Well, you can rely on Neil Randall and your friends at PC Magazine to correct that oversight. Here's the complete compendium of solutions to the things that bug you, threaten your security, slow you down, or other-wise prevent Windows XP from running like it should. http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1149-4-4-252229-107534-1 PC Magazine Guide to Home Networking Ready to plunge into creating your own home network? 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