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Today's Top Pick DESKTOPS Build a solid barebones system for $350 Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: As component prices continue to fall, it's a great time to build a great computer for a few hundred dollars. Here are the components that I'd choose for a $350 barebones system. MORE FROM THIS BLOGGER: When (and why) do you buy a new PC? HP recalls 70,000 "fire hazard" Li-Ion batteries Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for May/Jun 09 Top Rated Products   FLAT-PANEL TVS Samsung LN52B750 ZDNet Score: 8.0 Check prices >>   FLAT-PANEL TVS Samsung UN46B7000 ZDNet Score: 8.2 Check prices >>   FLAT-PANEL TVS Sony KDL-52XBR9 ZDNet Score: 7.6 Check prices >> Sponsored Yankee Group: Software as a Service dramatically improves CRM success See how to buck the CRM failure rate with a clear understanding of how new on-demand services and technologies can help overcome user reluctance and ensure sales success. (Oracle) For Daily Deals... Check out ZDNet's Gadget Gal! Looking for cheap or discounted gadgets and gear? ZDNet's own Gadget Gal scours the Web each morning to bring you the best deals around. Check it out! Latest Posts SMARTPHONES & CELL PHONES Matthew Miller: BlackBerry Curve 8900 now available from AT&T HOME THEATER Sean Portnoy: Projection Connection: Sanyo's PLC-WXU700 LCD projector comes with built-in 802.11n MOBILE GADGETEER Matthew Miller: The sky is failing; GAO warns GPS satellite program needs funding and leadership DIGITAL CAMERAS & CAMCORDERS Janice Chen Turn your iPhone into a wireless remote for Canon SLRs THE TOYBOX Jennifer Bergen: BlackBerry Curve 8900 available at AT&T on May 22 THE TOYBOX Andrew Nusca: Microsoft: 'We touch every piece' of auto business LAPTOPS & DESKTOPS John Morris: Living with a netbook: The performance penalty Sponsored ERP at the speed of light Read this white paper to learn the five key benefits of an accelerated enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation. (Oracle) Most Popular Products   Samsung BD-P3600 Check prices >>   Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 Check prices >>   Samsung N120 Check prices >>	New This Week HP Photosmart C6380 all-in-one The HP Photosmart C6380 is a good fit for beginning photographers that want more than just a simple printer. Its six-ink cartridge bay, scanning, and copying extend its versatility, and while the output quality suffers a few missteps, the C6380 remains a worthwhile deal for the money. ViewSonic DPG807BK - digital photo frame Viewsonic's 8-inch DPG807 has a lot of positives, including decent image quality, an attractive design, and a couple of nice extras--but some quirks hold it back from a higher rating. Sony Cyber-shot W290 The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera. TomTom One 140 S portable navigation Benefits greatly from feature trickle-down, bringing high-end features to an entry-level model without much price bloat. Samsung N120 Part of Samsung's second generation of Netbooks, the N120 offers a generous keyboard and some unexpected audio power. E-mail the editor, Andrew Nusca Sponsored White papers Using ERP To Gain Competitive Advantage For midsize companies, now could be the perfect time to think about significant IT expansion, especially if a proposed solution will create efficiencies, cut your overall costs, or make your business more competitive. (Oracle) eBook: BI and the Power of Choice Download this eBook from Oracle and DMReview.com to learn how companies implement and use Business Intelligence (BI) in different ways to overcome challenges. (Oracle) Yankee Group: Software as a Service dramatically improves CRM success See how to buck the CRM failure rate with a clear understanding of how new on-demand services and technologies can help overcome user reluctance and ensure sales success. (Oracle) Build or buy: Oracle's pre-built analytic applications vs. building a custom warehouse Read about the pros and cons of deploying pre-built analytic applications from Oracle versus building a custom data warehouse. (Oracle)
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