The new Palm Pixi, the successor to the Palm Pre, is light and cute for people on the go, WSJ’s Katherine Boehret says. But its slower processor and lack of built-in Wi-Fi are deal breakers.
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When it was launched a year ago, the Blackberry Bold was big on features but short on style. WSJ’s Katie Boehret says the newer model is sleeker and more compact, while retaining many of the same features.
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A motion-detecting sensor called Fitbit could be the latest thing to encourage a healthy lifestyle. WSJ’s Katherine Boehret says the device — which counts steps and even monitors sleeping habits -- could be a great way to keep track of how active you are.
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New Blackberry customers might be lured by a $49 price tag (only at Walmart), but there are several drawbacks to the new BlackBerry Curve 8520, Katie Boehret says.
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After a day at Google, Katherine Boehret and Walt Mossberg test the Flip Video Ultra, a handheld video camera from Pure Digital Technologies, and one of the Google bikes. (Sept. 12)
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A handful of new software programs can improve and customize how you use Twitter. Mossberg Solution columnist Katherine Boehret provides a look.
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Katie Boehret reviews the Logitech Vid, a video chatting software program aimed at people who may not know how to use a webcam. But the program may cause a headache for owners of computers with built-in webcams.
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WSJ’s Katherine Boehret tests Nokia's first netbook, the Booklet 3G, and the HP Mini 311. She finds the high-resolution netbooks each have their benefits.
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WSJ’s Katie Boehret reviews the Plantronics Discovery 975 and Jawbone Prime headsets. She finds if you're concerned about comfort, Plantronics is a good pick, but Jawbone does a better job of cutting background noise.
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Yahoo’s Web site has been given a makeover. The Wall Street Journal's Katherine Boehret says the overall look is cleaner and the introduction of a host of new apps makes Yahoo one of the more functional home pages out there.
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