============================================================ ------ ProductWire ------ ------ First Looks Update ------ ------ for December 21, 2004 ------ ============================================================
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IN THIS ISSUE: * First Looks Roundup: Gaming Notebooks - Voodoo Envy m:790 - Alienware Area-51m - Falcon Northwest FragBook DR 6800 - Dell Inspiron XPS (P4 EE) * First Looks Roundup: Recovery Software - RecoverLost Data - Search and Recover 2 * Dell Photo All-in-One Printer 942 * Daily Gift Idea: Mitsubishi Mini-Mits projector For more stories, log on to http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1353-4-54-252229-133220-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ First Looks Roundup: Portable Gaming For Every Budget The discrepancy between the average gamer's income and the cost of a gaming system can be staggering, but our PC Labs experts are here to help. Our latest First Looks Roundup includes reviews of several high-end gaming notebooks with bleeding-edge components and premium price tags. Alongside that, however, is a review of a moderately priced gaming portable that packs a punch, but not to your wallet. Read all about them in our First Looks Roundup. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1353-4-54-252229-133223-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ First Looks Roundup: Undelete Your Data Nothing stops the heart like not being able to find that all-important presentation, term paper, or photo file. Was it deleted? Lost forever? New software from iolo Technologies and StompSoft promise to retrieve those lost or deleted files, and we put them to the test to see if they deliver on that promise. Find out more in our recovery software review roundup. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1353-4-54-252229-133226-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Dell's All-Around All-In-One The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 942 is one of the few AIOs that have reasonable printing quality and speed across the board, and the 2.5-inch preview LCD and direct-printing capabilities are nice bonuses. Users who want a photo printing AIO will be satisfied with this one, and though it doesn't feature a fax machine, the 942 does include a utility that lets you scan and fax via your computer's modem. Check it out online in our expert review. (3 stars) http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1353-4-54-252229-133229-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Daily Gift Idea: Mitsubishi Mini-Mits projector This 3.3-pound portable projector really shines. With HDTV compatibility and an exceptionally clear image, Mini-Mits is great for home entertainment, or anything else you care to use it for. Find out more online. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1353-4-54-252229-133232-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ 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. 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