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3. Working Out With a Trainer And Friends Via Webcam.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*EXERCISE, *PERSONAL trainers, *VIDEOCONFERENCING, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews a three-hour group workout class and a 30-minute solo workout class provided by personal trainers using the exercise videoconferencing website Wello.

Published
2013

5. Gaming Proves Touchy With The New Wii U.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*VIDEO game consoles, *NINTENDO video game consoles
Abstract

The article reviews the video game console Wii U and the touch-screen remote controller GamePad, by electronics firm Nintendo.

Published
2012

6. Flip, Slide and Touch: New Machines for a New OS.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*PERSONAL computers, *TOUCH screen interfaces, *TABLET computers, *LAPTOP computers, *WINDOWS (Graphical user interfaces), *TOUCH screens
Abstract

The article evaluates laptops, tablet computers, and personal computers (PC) with touch screen interfaces by a variety of PC manufacturers for compatibility with the Windows 8 operating system created by the software company Microsoft, which includes touch-capable laptops by the computer manufacturer Acer, the Inspiron 15z Ultrabook by Dell, and the VivoBook S400 by Asus.

Published
2012

7. Not Ready for iPhone 5? Upgrade Offers Some New Tricks.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation, *MOBILE computing software, *APPLE operating systems
Abstract

The article outlines and evaluates the features of the iOS 6 mobile operating system from computer and electronics company Apple Inc.

Published
2012

8. TiVo Stream Gets Viewers Off the Couch.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*DIGITAL video recorders, *STREAMING video & television, *PRODUCT reviews
Abstract

The article presents a review of TiVo Stream, a device available from www.tivo.com that streams video from a TiVo digital video recorder to mobile devices such as tablet computers.

Published
2012

9. Ten Tips and Tricks Every iPhone and iPad User Should Know.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*MOBILE communication systems, *IPHONE (Smartphone), *IPADS, *EMAIL software, *MOBILE apps, *APPLICATION software
Abstract

The article presents information on various services available for use through the iPhone cell phone and iPad tablet computer from Apple Inc. Suggestions for the iPhone include shortcuts for accessing email drafts, faster ways of scrolling through pages of information, and ways to directly access software applications without unlocking the phone's security system. Tips for using the iPad include how to take screenshot images, quicker methods for content searching, and how to mute the device.

Published
2012

10. Apple's New System for Mac Borrows From iPhone.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*COMPUTER operating systems, *MACINTOSH (Computer)
Abstract

The article presents a review of the Mountain Lion operating system for Macintosh computers from Apple Inc.

Published
2012

11. Bing Goes Sleek And More Social.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*SEARCH engines
Abstract

The article evaluates changes made to U.S. computer company Microsoft's Internet search engine known as Bing as of May 2012.

Published
2012

15. Nintendo's 3DS Brings Dizzying Fun On the Go.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*PRODUCT reviews, *VIDEO game consoles
Abstract

The article presents a review of the 3DS portable video-game player from Nintendo.

Published
2011

16. New Way to Check Out eBooks.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*COMPUTER software
Abstract

The article presents a review of the Overdrive Media Console for the iPad, an application from OverDrive Inc. that lets users read on their iPad tablet computers electronic books borrowed from libraries.

Published
2011

17. Apple Music: The Good, The Bad and the So So.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*IPOD (Digital music player), *PORTABLE media players, *DIGITAL music players, *ONLINE social networks
Abstract

The article presents reviews of the Ipod Touch, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle digital-music players, as well as the Ping social network, all from consumer-electronics firm Apple Inc.

Published
2010

18. Making Hotmail Hot Again.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*EMAIL systems
Abstract

The article presents a review of the revamped Hotmail Web-based, electronic-mail service at www.hotmail.com from Microsoft Corp.

Published
2010

19. In Search Of... Images Worth 1, 000 Results.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*PRODUCT reviews, *WEB search engines, *INTERNET searching, *PHOTOGRAPHS
Abstract

The article presents reviews of the Google Image Swirl and Bing Visual Search image-searching tools from, respectively, Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp.

Published
2010

20. Giving Your Pictures Some Va Va 'Zoom'

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*PRODUCT reviews, *DIGITAL cameras
Abstract

The article presents an evaluation of digital cameras made by companies including Nikon, Canon and Sony.

Published
2010

21. A Clicker To Watch TV Online.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*STREAMING video & television
Abstract

The article presents a review of the Web site www.clicker.com.

Published
2009

23. How to Tweak Outlook Email To Work for You.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*EMAIL, *MICROSOFT software
Abstract

The article provides instructions on how to use various features of the Outlook 2007 electronic-mail software program from Microsoft Corp.

Published
2009

24. The Joys, Pains Of Switching Smart Phones.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*SMARTPHONES, *IPHONE (Smartphone), *BLACKBERRY (Smartphone), *ELECTRIC batteries
Abstract

The article discusses the differences between the iPhone smartphone from Apple inc. and the Blackberry device from Research in Motion Inc. by drawing upon the experiences of 5 people who switched from the latter to the former. Users appreciated the applications available for the iPhone, but were frustrated by its relatively short battery life.

Published
2009

25. Lost in Immersion: Speaking French on the Web.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*PRODUCT reviews
Abstract

The article presents a review of Rosetta Stone's Rosetta Stone Totale Web-based language-learning course of study.

Published
2009

26. A BlackBerry Priced Right For Newcomers.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*PRODUCT reviews, *BLACKBERRY (Smartphone)
Abstract

The article presents a review of the Blackberry Curve 8520 smartphone from Research in Motion Inc.

Published
2009

27. Software That Makes Twitter So Much Tweeter.

Author

Boehret, Katherine and Mossberg, Water S.

Subjects
*PRODUCT reviews, *INSTANT messaging, *FREEWARE (Computer software), *WEBSITES
Abstract

The article discusses several software programs and Web sites that enhance functionality of the Twitter messaging service including the free applications TweetDeck and Seesmic, and the HootSuite program available at ww.HootSuite.com.

Published
2009

29. Yahoo Widgets lend Brains To Boob Tube.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation
Abstract

The article presents a review of the Samsung LED TV 7000 with the Yahoo Widget Engine from Samsung Electronics, a television set that enables one to simultaneously watch television while using the Internet.

Published
2009

30. Lost Cellphone? Your Carrier Has Your Backup.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*CELL phone software, *WIRELESS telecommunication services industry, *CELL phone systems software, *EQUIPMENT & supplies
Abstract

The article examines the replacement services offered by cellular telephone services companies for customers who lose their cellular telephones. All major carriers now offer backup software for telephone contact information and electronic mail message address information lost with the user's telephone. The services provided by carriers including Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T are described.

Published
2009

31. A BlackBerry That's Easy On Your Thumbs.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation, *BLACKBERRY (Smartphone)
Abstract

The article presents a review of the Blackberry Curve 8900 smartphone from Research in Motion Inc.

Published
2009

32. BlackBerry Bold Is Big, Bulky And Beautiful.

Author

Boehret, Katherine and Mossberg, Water S.

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation, *BLACKBERRY (Smartphone)
Abstract

The article presents a review of the BlackBerry Bold mobile device from Research In Motion Inc.

Published
2008

33. The App Test: Rating Programs For Google's G1.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*COMPUTER software, *SMARTPHONES, *POCKET computers, *APPLICATION software
Abstract

The article discusses several free applications for the G1 smart phone from Google Inc. and T-Mobile Ltd. including "WI-FI Toggle," "Ringdroid," and "Bonsai Blast."

Published
2008

34. New BlackBerry Offers Versatility In Flip Form.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation, *SMARTPHONES, *BLACKBERRY (Smartphone)
Abstract

The article presents a review of the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 smartphone from Research in Motion.

Published
2008

35. Fresh 'Discoveries' From iPod, Zune.

Author

Boehret, katherine

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation, *ZUNE (Digital music player), *IPOD (Digital music player)
Abstract

The article presents reviews of the Zune and iPod portable digital music devices from Microsoft Corp. and Apple Inc., respectively, with a special emphasis on the software in both that makes music recommendations.

Published
2008

36. A Shopping Trip To the App Store For Your iPhone.

Author

Mossberg, walter S. and Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation, *WEBSITES, *COMPUTER software, *IPHONE (Smartphone)
Abstract

The article review the "App Store," an online repository of applications designed for the iPhone smartphone from Apple Inc.

Published
2008

37. Ways to Unlock The Potential Of a BlackBerry.

Author

Boehret, katherine

Subjects
*BLACKBERRY (Smartphone), *SMARTPHONES, *EMAIL, *COMPUTER software, *CELL phones
Abstract

The article discusses ways owners can get more value from their BlackBerry smart phones by utilizing some not-commonly-known techniques. The author describes how navigating BlackBerry applications can be made easier, how to use email more efficiently, and how to access obscure data such as the device's vendor identification number.

Published
2008

38. For Wii Lovers, Something Worth Sweating Over.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*VIDEO game equipment, *NINTENDO Wii video games, *EXERCISE video games
Abstract

The article presents an evaluation of Wii Fit and the Wii Balance Board, Nintendo Wii video games systems for exercise workouts.

Published
2008

39. New Cameras Guarantee a Smile on Your Face.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation, *DIGITAL cameras
Abstract

The article presents an evaluation of digital cameras from Sony, Kodak, and Olympus.

Published
2008

40. Finding a Mouse to Roam With Your Laptop.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation, *MICE (Computers)
Abstract

The article presents an evaluation of wireless mice for laptop computers manufacturer by Logitech, Microsoft, and Kensington Computer Products Group.

Published
2008

41. Simple Cells: Basic Phones Put to the Test.

Author

Boehret, Katherine and Mossberg, Walter S.

Subjects
*CELL phones, *PERSONAL communication service systems, *COMMERCIAL product evaluation
Abstract

The article presents a comparison of cellular telephones including products from GreatCall Inc. and Verizon.

Published
2007

42. Singing a New Zune.

Author

Mossberg, Walter S. and Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*DIGITAL music players
Abstract

The article reviews the Zune digital music player from Microsoft Corp.

Published
2007

43. Palm's Centro Tries to Steal Pearl's Glimmer.

Author

Boehret, Katherine and Mossberg, Walter S.

Subjects
*CELL phones, *SMARTPHONES, *BLACKBERRY Pearl (Smartphone), *COMMERCIAL product evaluation
Abstract

The article evaluates the Palm Centro cellular smart telephone from Palm Inc. and the Blackberry Pearl 8130 cellular smart telephone from Research in Motion Ltd.

Published
2007

44. The Best Way To Search Videos On the Internet.

Author

Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*SEARCH engines, *COMMERCIAL product evaluation
Abstract

The article presents a comparison of video search engines including products from Truveo, Google, Yahoo!, and www.blix.com.

Published
2007

45. The New iLife: We Test Upgrade Of Apple Suite.

Author

Boehret, Katherine and Mossberg, Water S.

Subjects
*COMPUTER software, *COMPUTERS, *COMPUTER equipment, *COMPUTER users, SERVICES for
Abstract

The article evaluates the iLife '08 computer software program from Apple Inc. and the iMac computer from Apple Inc.

Published
2007

46. Testing Out the iPhone.

Author

Mossberg, Walter S. and Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*CELL phones
Abstract

The article evaluates the iPhone smart phone cellular telephone from Apple Inc.

Published
2007

47. Finally, a Worthy Heir to Outlook Express.

Author

BOEHRET, KATHERINE

Subjects
*EMAIL systems, *EVALUATION
Abstract

The article evaluates the Windows Live electronic mail system from Microsoft Corp.

Published
2007

48. How to Buy Your Next Digital Camera.

Author

Boehret, Katherine and Mossberg, Walter S.

Subjects
*DIGITAL cameras, *PHOTOGRAPHIC equipment, *ELECTRONIC photography equipment, *DIGITAL photography, *CAMERA design & construction
Abstract

The article presents advice and information for consumers who are planning to purchase digital cameras. The advantages of purchasing point and shoot models and pocket models are discussed. A discussion of factors consumers should consider before purchasing a digital camera, including the camera's zoom capacity and the camera's battery life, is presented.

Published
2007

49. Where Computers Go When They Die.

Author

Boehret, Katherine and Mossberg, Water S.

Subjects
*WASTE recycling, *CUSTOMER services, *COMPUTER industry customer services
Abstract

The article reports on computer recycling programs which are available to consumers from several major computer manufacturers including Dell Inc., Hewlett Packard Co. and Apple Inc. A discussion of what physically happens to a computer when it is recycled and of recycling alternatives other than those of computer manufacturers is presented. Security measures which consumers should take with their data before recycling are discussed.

Published
2007

50. From PC to TV--via Apple.

Author

Mossberg, Walter S. and Boehret, Katherine

Subjects
*COMMERCIAL product evaluation, *HOME entertainment systems, *MARKETING, *EQUIPMENT & supplies
Abstract

The article evaluates the Apple TV wireless set top box home entertainment system from Apple Inc.

Published
2007

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