PCWorld Staff Favorites of 2011

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PCWorld Staff Favorites of 2011 Here are the laptops, printers, phones, tablets, and other gear that the PCWorld editors really liked this year. Tell us if you agree with these top picks. - Zohra Ashpari, PCWorld Holiday Gift Ideas 15 Hot Phones for the Holidays With contract prices ranging from $50 to $300, this list of the season's top phones has something for any stocking or budget. Share: 12 Tech Gifts for Commuters Looking for the perfect present for someone who has a long commute to work? Here are a dozen great options that won't bust your budget. Share: 10 Top Holiday Deals forTablet, Laptop, and Desktop Bargain Hunters Holiday bargains are still out there for PCs, desktops, and tablets. Here is a list of ten deals worth checking out. Share: Smartphone News 5 Apps Banned from Apple's App Store in 2011 Best of Google 2011: Gags, Easter Eggs, Pranks, and Games Verizon Galaxy Nexus Found Early at Best Buy, Verizon Android Blog Buzz: Google Prepping Siri Killer Dubbed Majel Windows 8: Four Big Concerns (Based On What We Know So Far) Windows Phone 7.5 SMS Vulnerability Can Disable Messaging Android Market Apps Pulled Due to SMS Fraud Tech Stories of 2011: Jobs, Android, and Anonymous Rank in Top 10 Get the Latest News and Reviews Browse the Latest Tech Deals Visit PCWorld's new PriceGrabber Deals page for price drops, promotions, and coupon codes. Phones on PCWorld.com Read reviews and news on mobile devices and services. Cameras on PCWorld.com Compare prices, features, and reviews on point-and-shoot cameras, SLRs and more. The Future of 3D Gaming Read the latest updates on the gaming revolution. Read more. Advertisement Lenovo ThinkPads & IdeaPads Click thru to shop the bestselling ThinkPads & IdeaPads! Most Popular Searches Kindle Windows 7 Apps iPad Google Easter eggs Essential iOS App Collection: Shop 'Til You Drop Do that last-minute holiday shopping from the comfort of your iPad. Target for iPad Lifestyle Catalogue by TheFind Lifestyle Catalog Spree Lifestyle Windowshop Lifestyle Walmart for iPad Lifestyle See more apps from 'Shop 'Til You Drop' Discover 282602 iPhone apps in the PCWorld App Guide Product Reviews HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-One Printer 85 Pros Very fast; Legal-size scanner platen; Cheap ink Cons Pale graphics on plain paper at default settings Read Complete Review » Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers » Brother MFC-9970CDW 82 Pros Cheap toner; Color touchscreen LCD; Wireless networking Cons Dark scan quality Read Complete Review » Top 10 Color Laser Multifunction Printers » Top 10 Color Laser Multifunction Printers » Samsung Epic Touch 4G 92 Pros Bright, clear Super AMOLED Plus display; Superb performance; Excellent camera Cons Lots of bloatware/preloaded apps ; Plasticky build Read Complete Review » Top 10 Cell Phones » Best 10 Phones for Business » Best Android Phones for Business » Top 10 Android Phones » 100 Best Products of 2011 » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. Torch 9850 Black Smartphone (CDMA, Bluetooth, 5 MP, 768 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM, microSD Slot) Price: $429.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review iPhone 4 16GB Black Smartphone - Verizon Wireless Price: $373.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Cell Phones, VOIP Phones, Headsets, Best Prices on PDAs Top News on PCWorld.com Best of Google 2011: Gags, Easter Eggs, Pranks, and Games Google spent a goodly amount of time this year playing tricks on readers and amusing them with gags, Easter eggs, fake videos and Web pages, and, of course, the famous interactive Doodles. Share: Actual Kindle Sales Figures: More Than 3 Million Sold So Far Amazon breaks tradition and discusses sales figures for its Kindle lines. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com 20 Best U.S. Airports for Tech Travelers Looking for a place where you can get things done--or be entertained--while waiting for a flight? We tested Wi-Fi quality and cell reception (and counted electrical outlets) at the 40 largest airports in the United States, to find the ones that do the best job of keeping you plugged in at the gate and in the air. Share: Galaxy Nexus for Verizon: First Impressions After only a few hours of using the Galaxy Nexus, Im already impressed with its performance, its design, and the overall Ice Cream Sandwich update. Share: ZTE Warp Review: Boost Mobiles Android Gem There is a lot to like about the ZTE Warp, particularly because of its excellent performance. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection Free Software Worth a Donation, Part 2 We often think of software as either commercial or free. But there is another category of software: donationware. It's given away for free, in the hope that users will donate to support the application or a cause the developer wishes to bolster. Part II covers the lesser-known gems. For well-known software and some great reasons to donate, read "Part 1." Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Sponsored Downloads Fireplace 3D ScreensaverToo cold to go out and get firewood? Enjoy a crackling fire right on your computer monitor with this classic fireplace screensaver. The virtual fireplace is faced with fine masonry and has massive metal and iron adornments, which have darkened with age and soot. Tongues of flame embrace the logs and dance like mystical spirits. Fire brightens the dark room and fills it with romantic appeal. And no cleanup. (Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/Win7) Use discount code DEF-6Y1E-DA to receive the PCWorld newsletter subscribers' 50% off! OJOsoft All-in-One Media ToolkitA unique opportunity for access to all 35 OJOsoft programs as well as all new programs and updates. Too many programs to describe them all, but included are DVD rippers and the ability to convert them to virtually any format you need. 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