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PCMag.com's ProductWire: First Looks Update

February 21, 2008

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The Best Blu-ray Gear
If you've been holding off on buying a hi-def player until the end of the format war, now's the time to invest in one. Take a look at our guide to the best Blu-ray and combo players, as well as Blu-ray PCs to find the model that's perfect for your home.

Leopard Gets Even Better
Our favorite consumer operating system keeps getting better with every update. Apple OS X 10.5.2 has eliminated nearly all its first-release glitches and still offers speedy performance, comprehensive backups, and intuitive navigation. Learn more about Leopard's new and improved features in our full review.

Microsoft Releases XP SP3 RC2
Does Service Pack 3 spell the end of Windows XP? Largely thought to be Microsoft's last version of XP available to the public, SP3 Release Candidate 2 introduces a number of new features, as well as networking and security improvements. Visit PCMag.com for our complete SP3 coverage and a hands-on preview.

The Best Toys from Toy Fair
From MP3 players for babies to easy-to-assemble solar robotics kits, the annual Toy Fair showcased many gadgets to please children of all ages. We scoured the largest toy trade show in the Western hemisphere to find the hottest new tech toys on the market. Check out our photo blog.

10 Tips to Avoid Negative eBay Seller Feedback
As of February 20, negative feedback on eBay no longer hurts just your reputation. Sellers with less-than-perfect standing will have their wares demoted in search results and--in severe cases--have their payments withheld for up to three weeks. If this worries you, here are ten things you can do to reduce the likelihood of negative feedback when selling on eBay.

AppScout: MusicPortl Serves Up Info On Your Favorite Bands
There are plenty of sites to find information about your favorite solo artists or bands, but none aggregate like MusicPortl. This combination wiki and search service will link you to band photos on Flickr, videos on YouTube, and albums on Amazon. Learn more about what MusicPortl has to offer on AppScout.com.

Gearlog: T-Mobile Offers Wi-Fi Landlines
Sure, unlimited calling over Wi-Fi sounds sweet, but up until now, it's only worked on a handful of phones. Now T-Mobile's Hotspot@Home service is offering a new router with a phone jack, so you can hook up your home phone. Find out the pros and cons of $10 per month unlimited calling (yes, there are cons) on Gearlog.com.

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