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IN THIS ISSUE: * Review Roundup: Smart Phones * BeInSync remote computing * Primera Signature Z1 CD/DVD Printer * Avery Personal Label Printer 9100 * Product Bulletin: MSN TV 2, AIBO ESR-7 For more stories, log on to http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1161-4-4-252229-109037-1 ============================================================ Review Roundup: Mobile Phones Get Smart For on-the-go professionals and tech-savvy consumers, nothing is more important than staying connected. And nothing helps you stay connected like a smart phone, fully loaded with synced e-mail and PIM capabilities, voice and data transmission, Web browsing, and a camera just for fun. Our PC Labs experts have compiled the ultimate guide to smart phones, featuring 14 product reviews, buying tips, and the Smart Phone IQ Test. These phones aren't just smart, they're brilliant. Check out our online review package now to find out more. http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1161-4-4-252229-109040-1 ============================================================ Remote Computing For Cheap Tired of e-mailing files to yourself, or carrying your work with you on flash drives? Sync your PCs with BeInSync, which gives you remote, browser-based access. Our experts say BeInSync even surpasses GoToMyPC in some ways, and it's convenient, easy-to-use, and very affordable. Find out more in our online review. (4 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1161-4-4-252229-109043-1 ============================================================ Pro Disc Printing For Everyone Do you burn rapid-fire CDs and DVDs? If so, put the Sharpie away. Primera's Signature Z1 CD/DVD Printer prints directly onto your discs, giving them a more professional look than the standard sticker label or Sharpie scrawl. Our reviewers liked the convenience of the printer, and recommend it for people with burgeoning disc collections. Read their review to find out more. (3.5 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1161-4-4-252229-109046-1 ============================================================ Label Printer and Peeler In One For harried office assistants and families with huge Christmas card lists, the Avery Personal Label Printer 9100 will be a godsend. The 9100 both prints and peels the labels for you, making onerous labeling tasks a bit easier. Find out more in our online product review. (3 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1161-4-4-252229-109049-1 ============================================================ Product Bulletin: Newly announced tech offerings Here are just a few of the items you'll find in our current Product Bulletin. MSN TV 2 MSN's overhaul of MSN TV (formerly WebTV) adds media-hub capabilities to the receiver, syncing it with a home PC. Users can access PC files and display them on a TV or other entertainment system, and perform basic online tasks like Web browsing and e-mail. Find out more in our online Product Bulletin. http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1161-4-4-252229-109052-1 AIBO ESR-7 Man's best friend is now available with upgrades. Sony's robotic puppy will be available soon in a new color and with significant software changes that improve AIBO's response time, movement, and watchdog capabilities. Find out more in today's Product Bulletin. http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1161-4-4-252229-109055-1 For the full listing of Product Bulletins, go to: http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1161-4-4-252229-109058-1 ============================================================ 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. 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