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LAPTOP Magazine September 2006 Table of Contents
Feature
Top 10 Back-to-School Notebooks
Our favorite laptops for every type of student—and every budget.
Survey
Mind Your Manners
Take our Digital Etiquette Quiz
Review
Sony VAIO VGN-UX180P
The first handtop that performs like a real notebook crams in a ton of features but falls a bit flat when it comes to usability.
News
Samsung SCH-a990
The first 3.2-megapixel camera hits stateside.
45 Ways to Make Your Notebook Better 
From quick tips to hardware and software recommendations, we'll show you the best ways to make your notebook faster, more secure, more entertaining, more creative, more at home, and more mobile.
Don’t kid yourself, that flimsy backpack isn’t up to the task of protecting your $1,500 baby. Keep your notebook safe and do it in style with this great selection of cases.
Have we all become incorrigible pests because of our cell phones, BlackBerrys, and iPods? With the help of some experts, we examine how mobile technology is affecting everyday civility.
No matter how far away from the couch you are, you’ll always have a great view of the action with these tech touchdowns.

UP FRONT

MOBILE IMPACT
News & Views 
God gets back into His tech groove, Toughbooks take on Mount Everest, and political activists get the (text) message out.

ARRIVALS
  
Fresh off the boat: Sanyo's Katana cell phone slices through the competition, the Creative Zen goes microscopic, and Samsung's strange media player/camera hybrid.

AT YOUR SERVICE

INSTANT EXPERT: TPM       
Learn how this advanced technology keeps your data safe even if your notebook is swiped.

5 TIPS FOR:
Pimping Your Desktop             
From widget collections to total overhauls, check out our top picks for a great desktop makeover.

HOW TO
  • UPLOAD CAMERA PHONE VIDEO
  • SHARE YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR 
  • STREAM MUSIC TO YOUR STEREO 
  • PASSWORD PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK 
  • SEND LARGE FILES 

HANDS-ON

TEST TRACK 
Toshiba's pocket movie player, a slimmer Nintendo DS, and MVNO Helio's big debut.

DOWNLOADS 

We turn our critical eye toward Windows Media Player 11, an affordable multimedia suite, and ad-supported apps for your cell phone.
 
BEST FOR LESS:
GPS Navigators for Less Than $500
 
Avoid nasty traffic jams and never get lost with these affordable navigators.

BEST OF THE BEST 
Don't even think about stepping foot into that Best Buy until you read our top laptop picks for every category (updated monthly).

GO WIRELESS

CELL PHONE CENTRAL
Carrier Incentive Plans
            
It’s no secret that people who switch carriers get the best deals on new phones, but there are some rewards for customer loyalty. Here’s the 411 on the incentives from the big four providers.

WI-FI NOW
Do More With Wireless
            
Take your network to the next level with these affordably priced music streamers, extenders, and network storage devices. 

BUSINESS EDGE

MOBILE IT
The Outsourcing Question       
When does it make sense to outsource your IT? We take a look at the pros and cons of handing control over to outsiders.

BUSINESS TRAVELER
Join the Club
          
Keep away from the screaming babies and crowded seating and keep the scotches coming at a flight club. In some cases you can even use miles to pay.

PRESENTATIONS
How to Fight Stage Fright
        
Don’t let nerves kill your big business proposal. Follow these easy tips for keeping cool under pressure.

ENTERTAINMENT TO GO

BEST IPOD ACCESSORIES   
Treat your sexy iPod like a queen with these great speaker docks, battery packs, FM tuners, and other cool add-ons.

DIVERSIONS          
Make that layover fly by with The Chappelle Show’s final episodes, a World War II real-time strategy game done right, and the new PSP version of Madden NFL.

PORTABLE PUNDIT

Pick Your Packet 
Will the service providers ruin the Web without a Net neutrality bill? Our expert breaks down the doomsday scenarios.

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