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edahl

4 posts since
Mar 12, 2007

Mar 15, 2007 9:24 AM

Help PC World Choose its Top 100 Products of the Year

As we do every year, PC World is beginning to compile its list of the best 100 tech products available. This year, we'd like your help! We're looking for nominations of great products, sites, and services.

Nominating a product is simple: Just pick one of your favorite tech products, web sites, or services and tell us why you think it belongs on our list. In the coming weeks, we'll take your nominations, add in some of our own and begin debating which products belong on the final list.

That's it. Thanks for your help, and happy nominating!

Eric Dahl, Senior Editor @ PC World

Docusa

75 posts since
Aug 28, 2006

1. Mar 22, 2007 7:33 AM

in response to: edahl

Here we go!

I know that I am asking for it, but for the First nomination today for new tech will have to go to the famously, most unanimous-not-to-be a nominee: PS3! I know that you are thinking WHAT! Look at it like this: This system is not the best system, at the time but give it time it will kick in. This is the only machine that you can buy for $600 and have about 6 systems in one. If you look at it from a technological stand point it is second to none. PS1 check, PS2 check, DVD check, CD's check, and last and certainley not least: Blu-Ray Check. Add to that it is wireless, plus bluetooth, and other features. I really don't mean to sound like a Sony salesman, but DAMN that is a lot to offer at $600. Nothing else offers that much at that price. IF and I do mean IF you look at it as a Player for every format that is alive , it is astonishing. Xbox Fanboys, please don't reply cause you will give me a totally bias point and I am not looking at it from YOUR point of view, but from a technological point!! Thank You! Have a great day!

SpiritWind

1,202 posts since
Aug 19, 2006

2. Mar 15, 2007 9:59 PM

in response to: edahl

antiSPYWARE/antiTROJAN program

{size:18px}[/size:083ec25c7a] Hi :

I am unsure if my recommendation for one of the top ( & FREE )
antiSPYWARE/antiTROJAN program "qualifies" in one of the
categories, but in case it does, I nominate "SUPERantispyware"
available from www.superantispyware.com . They also have a
"paid" version called "Professional" which has more features.
Some of the experienced, trained, volunteer Malware Experts
on several Online Support Forums are starting to recommend it
to their "clients" to install it . Of course, I have had it on my computer
for about a year.

For the BEST in what COUNTS in LIFE : http://www.tacf.org

kellie

3,360 posts since
Jun 27, 2007

3. Mar 19, 2007 10:21 AM

in response to: edahl

This was originally posted by johnarama and was accidentally removed. Here is is again.

Well, I can't narrow it down to just one so here's two:

1) http://www.zamzar.com
It's a file-conversion website, extremely useful, that lets you convert file types right on their web page. You can easily convert a jpg to a gif, a wav to mp3, etc..., even video files. Very reliable and easy to use.

2) http://www.gigatribe.com
GigaTribe is free software that lets you and your friends access each other's harddrives. You can share/download entire folders at a time, and even view pictures as thumbnails on your friends' PC before you download them. Great way to exchange huge files with friends and give different friends different access to specific folders on your PC.

Hope this is helpful, I look forward to your list (I love useful lists!).

Kellie Parker | Online Community Manager | PC World

anndeng

1 posts since
Mar 19, 2007

4. Mar 20, 2007 1:19 AM

in response to: edahl

May I suggest my lovely information security USB drive: PSA?

Hello,
May I recommend this lovely information security USB drive with many useful & attractive functions? It's name is PSA(Personal Security Assistant).
Website: http://www.ezcq.biz
PSA is a password & privacy security USB drive. it is designed to primarily provide security functions like identifications management, information storage, password manager, portable digital certificates, address book, favorites on frequently visited websites and confidential data management in a convenient and secure manner.

Maybe my expression is not so good but I am sure many ones love it and need it.
Thank you.
Have a nice day.

Harmonic7

101 posts since
Jul 30, 2006

5. Mar 26, 2007 11:17 AM

in response to: edahl

IMO, the Comodo Firewall & Spyware Terminator should definitely be on the list.

AuroraDizon

4,027 posts since
Jul 30, 2006

6. Mar 26, 2007 11:52 AM

in response to: edahl

The Wii

firefox 2.0 (with the adblock plugins) < not sure how old the extensions are though.

Read the latest DigiYumi cartoon "RIP Gateway" here

Harmonic7

101 posts since
Jul 30, 2006

7. Mar 26, 2007 12:31 PM

in response to: edahl

Oh yeah, & Firefox 2.0 - how could I forget that one (thankfully, Aurora's around to help keep it real :wink: ).

loriluwh02

7 posts since
Mar 27, 2007

8. Mar 27, 2007 6:30 PM

in response to: edahl

Xbox

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Definatly the xbox 360! :lol:*[/size:9b990e8dbf]

AuroraDizon

4,027 posts since
Jul 30, 2006

9. Mar 27, 2007 6:48 PM

in response to: edahl

Unfortunately the Xbox 360 was released November of 2005 (America)

lol Harmonic

Read the latest DigiYumi cartoon "RIP Gateway" here

madtytan

2 posts since
Mar 30, 2007

10. Mar 30, 2007 6:45 AM

in response to: edahl

MAC OS X.4

I have been in IT support in some fashion or another for ten years. I have been a hardcore Windows guy. For me the best product of the year is Mac OS 10.4.9. I had to learn mac support this past year and i would never buy a PC again. My mother has been using computers starting with the old Texas Instruments, through DOS, up to XP. I had her buy a macbook this year for her business. She has never been happier. It is the first time in her life she never has to reboot, uninstall or reinstall anything. It realy does "just work". I spend all day fixing computers. For the fist time i can remember when i come home from work i can turn on my computer (MAC) and NOT HAVE TO FIX ANYTHING.

The fact that it is visualy gorgeous and intuitive dosen't hurt either. Visa is still a big step behind OS X .4 Tiger (which has been out for how long now?) and X.5 leopard is on its way.

I know alot of reades will want to crucify me for this post. I understand. I used to be a mac hater myself. One thing i have to point out: I have never seen a mac user forced to use a pc and say 'wow, what have i been missing all these years, i'm converted, no more macs for me". I have seen MANY a pc guy, myself included, make the switch. That should say something.

advidana

3 posts since
Mar 31, 2007

11. Apr 2, 2007 7:45 AM

in response to: edahl

Paypal is my choice

I know this has been around for years but I feel safer using paypal so that I don't have to give my credit card number to every vender that I buy from on the web.

Cowboy47

3 posts since
Apr 2, 2007

12. Apr 2, 2007 5:30 PM

in response to: edahl

Dryfork 3D Presentation Software

I would like to nominate Dryfork 3D Presentation Software.

The first company to ever give a good alternative to PowerPoint. A true 3D presentation environment that anyone can use, not just the pros. It is a new software but definately derserve a good look. It is easy to use as well. Great new technology.

doublewitt

21 posts since
Mar 29, 2007

13. Apr 2, 2007 5:48 PM

in response to: edahl

Hi,

I would briefly like to share this with you...
For years I've tried literally hundreds of information managers. And somehow I've always felt disappointed. I just couldn't seem to be satisfied with them. But finally, I've found one - the best one...! GemX do-Organizer. Now I can CONSOLIDATE all my valuable information in one place with quick and easy retrieval. Afterall, how can you be organized when all your information is scattered amongst so many applications on your computer? It doesn't seem to be logical...

The ground rule for being organized is consolidation. That's the concept that validates an application's strength and usefulness.

The standalone theory scatters your information everywhere. And those power APPS are so "developed" with endless options and capabilities that are hardly ever used. The real truth about standalone power apps is that most people use less than 10% of the app's resources. You're paying for resources you don't use. And so, what's the point to all of that?

In the huge company where I work, ofcourse, Microsoft apps dominate the scene. But everybody I know there utilizes so "little" of what these apps can do. They tend to use just what's necessary to "get by" for the day!

I'd rather have an application that ORGANIZES my information with less "power capabilities" but rather a more general all-around capability for handling and managing information. Afterall, that's what an organizer is for. And the FOCUS is to organize information - not power app it.

The well-designed concept in do-Organizer allows you to LINK record-to-record throughout all the sections. This highlights quick and easy ACCESS to your information. There couldn't be a better way to manage data! The RESOURCES section provides some very useful approaches in management. Lots of data can be "hidden" and uniquely presented on the home page where "keypoints" of organized data are shown. These keypoints range across the entire database structure. All-in-all, efficient data management stimulates motivation, and motivation leads to success...

With do-Organizer, the mission is accomplished...

The software is good and the service is excellant.

I've finally found it...! :D:D:D
Me and my do-O > we're unseparable!