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IN THIS ISSUE: * First Looks Roundup: 7-Megapixel Cameras * Canon Pixma iP5000 photo printer * Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader * Gift of the Day: H2O Audio SV-iMini iPod case For more stories, log on to http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1314-4-54-252229-127415-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ First Looks Roundup: Lucky Sevens The 7-megapixel digital cameras in today's roundup have the perfect blend of superior image quality and reasonable price. We ran eight cameras through our rigorous benchmark tests, evaluating their boot time, recycle speed, and image quality to find the best of the emerging flock of 7MP cameras. Read the reviews and see the test results online now. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1314-4-54-252229-127418-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Multi-Faceted Photo Printer Though it's dubbed a "photo printer," the Canon Pixma iP5000 holds its own printing high-quality text and graphics quickly. The paper handling options are also better than what we usually see on an inkjet. And while photo printing isn't as fast as it could be, it's still quicker than your local drugstore. Find out more in our online review. (4 stars) http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1314-4-54-252229-127421-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Give Passwords the (Index) Finger Too many passwords got your head spinning? Microsoft's Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader does away with all those pesky log-in screens by giving you access to your personal sites and information after a quick fingerprint scan. See our online review for full details. (4 stars) http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1314-4-54-252229-127424-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Daily Gift Idea: H2O Audio SV-iMini Keep your iPod Mini safe from the elements with the H2O Audio SV-iMini case, which is fully waterproof as well as submersible. Let your loved ones ski and surf in peace, knowing their tunes are protected. Check it out online. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1314-4-54-252229-127427-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ 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. 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://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1314-4-54-252229-127430-0-0-0-1 PC Magazine Guide to Home Networking Ready to plunge into creating your own home network? 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