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First look: HP Slate 500 with Windows 7 Professional

After months of waiting, the HP Slate is finally here. I was fortunate enough to get a hands-on look at the Windows 7 Professional-based tablet, and here's what I found.

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A Windows Phone 7 'review' from a non-reviewer

I am not a reviewer. I also am not a smartphone user. So how the heck did I end up with not one, but two, Windows Phone 7 review units? (And more importantly, what do I think?)

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Dell delivers new XPS laptops: Nvidia Optimus graphics, HD Webcam

Dell hasn?t released laptops under the XPS brand alone for some time, but the series is back with a vengeance, as the computing giant has introduced three new models.

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Subscribe to the annual Zune Pass for equivalent of $31.20/year

Microsoft rolled out an annual subscription option for Zune Pass for just $149.90 per year, but you get $118.80 in free song credits to keep music forever so it is a deal you can't pass up.

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Nook color e-reader is coming, report says

A full-color, Google Android-based Nook e-reader is coming to Barnes & Noble soon, according to a new report.

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Infinity rolls out Primus Series home theater loudspeakers

Looking to boost your home theater speaker system? Infinity, a division of Harman International, has a few suggestions for you with the launch of its refreshed Primus Series loudspeaker collection.

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Hands-on review: Altaz Internet Clock Radio

Earlier this week, Altaz introduced its compact Internet Clock Radio. Here's the hands-on review.

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Asus Eee PC 1015PN on the market with 9.5 hours of battery life

Asus has expanded its Eee PC series with the 1015PN netbook, which boasts a stellar battery life and HD video playback.

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Latest Reviews

 

Gateway SX2850-33 Compact Desktop PC
It might cost more than a Nettop or a dedicated video-streaming device, but for its overall speed and flexibility, we'd pick this system as a budget PC or an online living-room content center.

 

Grado SR225i
Grado's audiophile-friendly SR225i headphones deliver stellar sound quality, though some design caveats may limit their appeal for on-the-go listening.

 

Samsung Focus (AT&T)
For those looking for an alternative to the iPhone and want better multimedia features and a more organized user interface than Android offers, the Samsung Focus with Windows Phone 7 offers all that plus solid performance and a sleek design.

 

TDK EB900 in-ear headphones
Despite some small shortcomings, TDK's EB900 in-ear headphones sound as good--or better--than a lot of more-expensive competitors.

 

HP 2310e
The HP 2310e is a great-performing, stylish monitor with a surprisingly low price.

 

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