m6 : HP Pavilion

The good: The HP Pavilion m6 adds some high-end details from HP's more expensive laptops, while keeping the price down. This is a highly configurable system, with options for discrete graphics and fast CPUs.

The bad: This is just not as solidly built as HP's Envy laptops. The keyboard isn't great, and the low screen resolution feels clunky on a 15-inch laptop.

The bottom line: This near-ultrabook packs in processing and graphics power, along with an optical drive, at a reasonable price. The only real knock against the Pavilion m6 is that some of HP's higher-end systems hardly cost more.

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LG Motion 4G

The good: The LG Motion 4G from MetroPCS is a prepaid, reasonably priced handset with Android 4.0 and a zippy dual-core CPU.

The bad: The Motion 4G comes packed with a lot of bloatware, and its sound quality is mediocre.

The bottom line: MetroPCS' LG Motion 4G is worth it for price-conscious customers who want a contract-free 4G LTE-enabled device, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and a swift processor.

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Best advanced compact cameras

You might already own an SLR, but would like the convenience of a smaller camera. On the other hand, you might just be getting into photography, and want a camera that will grow with you as your skills improve. Here are some of the most competent compacts for advanced photographers, and anyone looking for a little more control.

All of the cameras listed below have manual controls, allowing you to set exposure accordingly. Although they don't have the flexibility of interchangeable lenses like their SLR cousins, some have extra goodies, like hotshoes.

Others have huge zooms and an array of extra accessories like teleconverters to add a more professional shooting feel.

If you're a fan of shooting video, all of these cameras are very capable recorders, able to capture full HD in most cases. It's also worth checking about the ability to add an external microphone as an optional extra if better audio quality is important to you.

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Top 5 Things to do with an old Kindle Fire

Published on Sep 7, 2012 by CNETTV : There's a new Kindle Fire in town, but that doesn't mean the old version is extinguished. Here are the top five ways to put your old Kindle Fire to good use.

Amazon Announces Kindle Fire HD

Published on Sep 6, 2012 by IGNentertainment : Amazon's oft-rumored Kindles became official at a press event in Santa Monica today. Here's the scoop on the new best 7" tablet.

Nokia launches 'last chance' phone

Published on Sep 5, 2012 by Euronews : Nokia is unveiling its most powerful smartphone ever on Wednesday in what may be the struggling Finnish company's last major shot at winning back a market lost to Apple, Samsung and Google.

The stakes are high for both Nokia and Microsoft. The new Lumia runs the latest Windows Phone operating software which Microsoft hopes will rival Apple's iOS and Google's Android which currently dominate the market. If the new phones do not appeal to consumers, it could spell the end for loss-making Nokia and deal a serious blow to Microsoft's attempts to regain its footing in the market.

Nokia has posted more than three billion euros in operating losses in the past 18 months, forcing it to cut 10,000 jobs and pursue asset sales. Its share of the global smartphone market has plunged to less than 10 percent from 50 percent during its heyday, before the iPhone was launched in 2007. Windows phones have only captured 3.7 percent of the global smartphone market, according to Strategy Analytics. Android phones have 68 percent, while Apple has 17 percent.

Samsung sells 20 million Galaxy S3s, adds new colors

Samsung is calling the sales of its most successful smartphone so far "record-setting."

Samsung Galaxy S3 in amber brown. Click to enlarge.

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Samsung clinched the global impact today of its flagship phone today, announcing that its Samsung Galaxy S3 (S III) has sold 20 million units globally in the 100 days since its May release.

Samsung is calling the sales of its most successful smartphone so far "record-setting."

To put things into perspective, Samsung's Galaxy S II sold 5 million units globally in the first 85 days, and 10 million units after five months, Samsung confirmed with CNET. In 100 days, the Samsung Galaxy S3 has already doubled the sales of its predecessor after five months.

Samsung also announced the addition of four new colors: amber brown, garnet red, sapphire black, and titanium gray.

In the U.S., the red shade has been available exclusively for AT & T this summer, but Samsung will begin distributing the garnet hue, along with the other three shades, more broadly throughout markets around the world.

There are no country-specific announcements or carrier-announcements yet, so sit tight.

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Samsung New Series 9 vs. Vizio Thin+Light CT14-A2

Published on Sep 5, 2012 by CNETTV : It's a Prizefight punchout between two of the top premium ultrabooks on the market. Does the new kid on the block, Vizio, have what it takes to take down Samsung? Let's do this!

FBI disputes Anonymous' Apple data claims

The FBI disputes an AntiSec claim that it stole personal identification data on more than 1 million Apple device owners from a US agent's laptop. 

The FBI is disputing a computer hacker group's claim that it stole personal identification data on more than 1 million Apple device owners from an FBI agent's laptop.

The FBI says it never asked for and never possessed the database that the group, which calls itself AntiSec, is posting on a website.

The group released a link to a database of more than 1 million Apple device identification numbers.

Federal officials are warning that computer users should be careful when clicking on such links because they may contain malware that can infect computers.

AntiSec is a hacker group affiliated with Anonymous, a collection of internet-savvy activists who have targeted governments, officials or corporations over a variety of political grievances.

Apple did not respond to repeated requests for comment.

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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD

The ultra-thin Motorola Droid Razr and the long-lasting Droid Razr Maxx were hit phones for Verizon Wireless, so it makes sense that Motorola Mobility would want to quickly follow up.

Enter the Droid Razr HD and Droid Razr Maxx HD, which both feature better specifications, a bigger, crisper display, and of course, better battery life. The phones, announced today at an event in New York, mark the first products unveiled by Motorola under parent Google, which acquired the company last May.

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Korean Social Media Erupts After Samsung-Apple Ruling

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by linktv : South Koreans took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the billion US dollar ruling against Samsung. Some were critical of Samsung's call for a patriotic boycott of Apple products, admonishing the company to refocus on innovation.

Samsung Montage is a true budget texter (Virgin Mobile)

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by CNETTV : $50 is a good price to pay for a no-contract phone that you'll use mainly to text and call.

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Galaxy Note 2: Samsung's next-generation phablet

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by CNETTV : From the IFA show in Berlin, Samsung product marketing director Ryan Bidan demos the new Galaxy Note 2 for CNET's Stephen Shankland.

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Logitech UE bluetooth Boombox

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by CNETTV : The $250 Logitech UE Mobile Boombox's sculpted construction, logical simplicity, and booming sound earn this device a solid recommendation for music lovers shopping for an audio solution to use in and out of the home.

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The compact LG Motion 4G

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by CNETTV : serves up Android 4.0

Be on the move with the LG Motion 4G, a petite handset equipped with a 3.5-inch screen, 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, and Android 4.0.

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