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IN THIS ISSUE: * Editors' Choice: Apple iMac G5 * OKI B6200n printer * Amazon A9 search * Panasonic VDR-M50 DVD camcorder * Product Bulletin: Dust Networks' SmartMesh For more stories, log on to http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1114-4-4-252229-103571-1 ============================================================ Editors' Choice: Apple Does It Again Incorporating stunning design, fantastic capabilities and a great price tag, Apple is likely to win a few converts with the beautiful new Apple iMac G5. By stuffing a monitor and everything else you need into a slim chassis, Apple has created a powerful desktop with a small footprint that can even mount on your wall. Thinking of switching to Mac? See if our review and slideshow convince you. (5 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1114-4-4-252229-103574-1 ============================================================ OKI On The Job Oki Data's OKI B6200n monochrome laser offers fast performance and a bargain price. The workhorse has a 75,000-page monthly duty cycle and great paper-handling options, making it perfect for the mid-size business that needs capable text printing. Find out more in our online review. (4 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1114-4-4-252229-103577-1 ============================================================ Searching With Amazon A big step up from the public beta version, Amazon's A9 search utility is powered by Google and includes some unique personalization options. The utility is tied to your Amazon.com account, and links to related search results from IMDB, Google images, books on Amazon.com, and more. Best of all, it's free. Check out our online review for more details. (3.5 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1114-4-4-252229-103580-1 ============================================================ Simple Shooting Panasonic's VDR-M50 camcorder is designed to simplify your life: The easy-to-use handheld records straight to DVD without requiring a PC hookup. The setup might be nice for the family vacation video, but the lack of superior DV recording will frustrate the enthusiast. Read the review from our experts to find out more. (2.5 stars) http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1114-4-4-252229-103583-1 ============================================================ Product Bulletin: Newly announced tech offerings Here is just one of the items you'll find in our current Product Bulletin. SmartMesh New from Dust Networks, SmartMesh is a collection of 900MHz, battery-powered nodes that communicate with each other and a server or base PC. The wireless SmartMesh network has remarkable range, with each node acting as a router for the others until data is collected in the management node. Find out more in our online Product Bulletin. http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1114-4-4-252229-103586-1 For the full listing of Product Bulletins, go to: http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-1114-4-4-252229-103589-1 ============================================================ 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. Or that annoying problem that keeps occurring. Well, you can rely on Neil Randall and your friends at PC Magazine to correct that oversight. 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