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Gear Gallery: Laptops That Replace Your Desktop
Aug 18, 2008 05:00
&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/jumbo_gateway_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtThrough some loophole, wormhole or deal with the devil, Gateway has produced a massive desktop replacement that's fast, good and cheap. How fast, you ask Fast enough to go toe-to-toe with -- and school -- a &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/review-alienwar.html">$4,800 Alienware Area 51 m15x: In our Quake 4 test, the Gateway posted a score of 167.8 fps to the m15x's 167.2. This is partially because the Gateway's 512-MB Nvidia Geforce 9800M is running the show. The FX also has Olympic endurance for larger-class notebooks, going 2 hours, 23 minutes to play a DVD.&ltp&gtAnd that brings us to the cheap part. The Gateway is just $1,400 -- more than three times less than the Alienware and hundreds and more hundreds less than most other desktop replacement machines. Sure, it lacks the latest processor it's got a 2.27-GHz Core Duo, but it has a whopping 4 GB of RAM to help it attack processing tasks and a spacious 200 GB of drive space for your stuff. The big bummer here is the missing Blu-ray drive, which is what is likely keeping this thing so affordable. &ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Some of the best gaming performance ever recorded on a PC. Long battery life for a desktop replacement. Comfy and solid keyboard withstands heavy hands. Multimedia controls and slide volume look cool without glowing too brightly.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: No Blu-ray is a letdown for HD-heads, and you can't configure your PC to include the drive. The battery sticks out a bit in the back, and the power brick is monstrous. Power lights on the front, unlike the multimedia controls, are too bright.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtPrice/maker: $1,400 as tested, &lta href="http://www.gateway.com"&gtGateway &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles8.gif" alt="8 out of 10">&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/review-alienwar.html"&gtGateway P-7811FX Notebook review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/alienware_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtAlienware prides itself on its tower rigs and desktop replacements, but several of its earlier forays in to the mid-size laptops were disastrous; the branding was intact but the performance wasn't. Not so with the m15x. This 15.4-incher is plenty portable, yet it has all the gaming trappings and the performance to back it up.&ltp&gtFrom the unboxing onward, you can tell that you are paying for the experience as well as the hardware. A baseball cap with an alien head on it, an extra battery, VGA-to-DVI adapter, FireWire adapter and entertainment remote show that Alienware will risk no dissatisfied customers due to lackluster goodies. With specs that include a 2.8-GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme processor, 3 GB of RAM, and a 512-MB nVidia GeForce 8800M GTX, the m15x performs impressively, but not out of this world. It all comes down to the loot; this is a luxury item and there are far more affordable PCs with comparable performance. &ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Tip-top business and gaming performance. Lots of included extras for gaming elitists. The solid and handsome design will please gamers, and cool lighting effects will titillate geeks.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: Exorbitant price that only a space tourist could pay without wincing. For all the expense, it's not the very best gaming PC. Dual batteries take a long time to charge up. The Blu-ray drive must be removed to accommodate the secondary battery.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtPrice/maker: $4,880 as tested, &lta href="http://www.alienware.com"&gtAlienware &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles6.gif" alt="6 out of 10">&ltp>&ltem&gtPhoto: Jon Snyder/Wired.com&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/review-alienwar.html"&gtAlienware Area-51 m15x review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/archos_605_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtThe Archos 605 WiFi is a damn fine portable media player. Now it’s slightly mo' better due to this new GPS accessory, which for $130 adds full-bore street navigation that's on par with a Garmin or TomTom system. Well, a low-end Garmin or TomTom from a few years ago, anyway: This lackluster accessory does not have many of the bells and whistles of modern nav systems, and the one it does have -- real-time traffic updates -- works only in Europe.&ltp&gtOn the plus side, the software locks in satellite signals faster than NORAD. However, it navigates like a base commander heading home from the officer's club. On several occasions the GPS tried to route us totally out of the way instead of continuing on the road right in front of us. To make matters worse, the software doesn't announce street names, only directions. The GPS Car Holder would look pretty good if this were, say, 2003. And it does get you where you're going, if not always by the fastest or most logical route. At $130, it's a decent deal for current owners, but definitely behind the GPS times. &ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Cheaper than a standalone GPS, at least if you already own an Archos 605. High-resolution screen makes maps look mighty purty. Lightning-fast satellite lock.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: The 605 can’t navigate without the car holder, so you can’t go on walkabout. Doesn’t say street names. Requires you to move to Europe if you want traffic features. You have to manually restart the GPS app every time you power on the 605.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtPrice/maker: $130, &lta href="http://www.archos.com"&gtArchos &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles5.gif" alt="5 out of 10">&ltp>&ltem&gtPhoto: Jon Snyder/Wired.com&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/review-archos-g.html"&gtArchos 605 WiFi GPS Car Holder review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/fujitsu_lifebook_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtAs one of six new Fujitsu offerings equipped with Intel's Centrino 2, the Lifebook A6120 more than makes up for its dull exterior with features that will have prettier laptops quaking in their neoprene sleeves. Opposite its no frills glossy shell resides a gorgeous 15.4-inch LCD capable of brightening even the darkest depths of Mordor. &ltp&gtBattery life and performance are equally impressive. The new 2.26-GHz CPU more than did the job when it came to photo editing, gaming and pretty much every other benchmark we threw at it. What's more, we squeezed a respectable four and a half hours of battery life under normal usage out of A6120. In fact, after playing with the Lifebook for a week, we were hard pressed to find anything significant to complain about. Would Fujitsu be well served by spending a little more time and effort on design and shrinking down that plump chassis Sure. But this reviewer is more than happy to overlook a 1.7-inch waistline as long as it hides enough goodies.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Great bang/buck ratio. The A6120 starts at only $1,150 and jumps but $200 for a Radeon HD 3470 card and Blu-ray drive. Sharp, beautiful screen is one of the brightest we've seen on a laptop. Screw the chicklet-style keys found on other notebooks: Fujitsu's old school keyboard provides near perfect "clickiness" to borrow a term from designer &lta href="http://amarsagoo.blogspot.com/2008/05/science-of-keyboard-design.html"&gtAmar Sagoo.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: Small trackpad makes for a less than thrilling multitouch experience. Runs consistently hot -- don't rest it on your lap for long or risk a scorched crotch. While certainly not ugly, design is blander than a plate of lima beans.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtPrice/maker: $1,350 as tested, &lta href="http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Ecommerce/buildseriesbean.doseries=A6210"&gtFujitsu &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg alt="8 out of 10" src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles8.gif">&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/review-fujitsus.html"&gtFujitsu Lifebook A6120 review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/getac_e_100_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtGeTac clearly had utilitarian users in mind with the E-100, which makes for a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to function. On the bright side, this surprisingly light ultramobile PC is military certified to withstand splashes of water, dust, humidity, shock and even freezing temperatures. Even common vulnerabilities like exposed ethernet and USB ports have been sidestepped with a bevy of watertight rubber stoppers. In fact, my review unit was able to smoothly stream &ltcite&gtSouth Park episodes while taking repeated tumbles down a flight of stairs.&ltp&gtBut it was when I looked under the hood that I found kinks in the armor. Mission-critical applications like Office ran at a reasonable clip in a number of bumpy environments, but for the E-100's price I was expecting a little more "oomph." The 100-GB shock-resistant ATA hard drive and 1 GB of RAM tilt the balance a little bit, but honestly, even the unassuming Eee PC comes stock with Intel's newer Atom chips. Mediocre specs aside, this rough and tumble UMPC performs solidly in a number of harsh environments and boasts a host of connectivity options. &ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Rock-solid construction, ergonomics and field performance. Responsive 8.4-inch touchscreen looks phenomenal in direct sunlight. Web ready with 802.11b/g, gigabit ethernet and SIM card slot. Waterproof combination SmartCard/PCMCIA slot. Decent battery life at 3.5 hours WiFi on. 100-GB hard drive has its own heater for cycling up in freezing conditions.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: Too little processing given the amount of buck. Near three grand price tag Seriously No option for a solid state drive! Recessed USB and headphone jacks are a hassle to plug into. Tinny speaker is more of an afterthought. Lose the stylus and you're S.O.L. Looks that only a FedEx driver could love.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtPrice/maker: $2,880 as tested, &lta href="http://www.getac.com"&gtGeTac &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles6.gif" alt="6 out of 10">&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/review-ruggediz.html"&gtGeTac E-100 review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/MSI_laptop_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtMost of the new mini-laptops look like toys, educational tools or lab experiments in miniaturization, but the MSI Wind is an actual PC. Packing the latest 1.6-GHz Atom processor and a roomy 80-GB drive, the Wind boasts some legit PC cred. Yes, your iPod probably has more drive space, but 80 gigs was plenty not so long ago, and it's not like you're going to be producing HD video on this thing; it's more of an internet lapdog than a laptop. &ltp>The 10-inch widescreen can display most fixed-width webpages comfortably, and its keyboard is large enough to house decent-size keys so you can type easily without resorting to Homer's dialing wand. While even some larger laptops are short on ports, the Wind finds room for three USBs, an SD slot and a display connector take note, MacBook Air!. Of course, it's not perfect. We would have loved to see a DVD burner included, and with all its ports, a mini FireWire would be welcome. Also, don't expect high-end performance from the unit or hearty battery life from its slim, three-cell battery. But if you want a cheap and tiny companion for uploading pictures during a Malaysian jungle trek, or just a little buddy to hang out with you on the couch for IMDB searches, it's pretty hard to be against the Wind. &ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Grown-up looks as opposed to "I want to sit at the big kids' table" found in other netbooks. Full keyboard and the largest screen among mini-notes. Plenty of ports to plug away at. 2.3-pound weight and rounded edges make it simple to pack and lug.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: Lack of a DVD is understandable, but it still makes us cry a little. Hard drive sometimes makes mysterious swallowing sounds. Two-hour battery life is OK, but three would be better.&ltp>$500, &lta href="http://www.msimobile.com"&gtMSI Mobile &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles8.gif" alt="8 out of 10">&ltp>&ltem&gtPhoto: Jon Snyder/ Wired.com&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/review-msis-nap.html"&gtMSI Wind U100 review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/eee_box_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtBehold, the new Eee Box! Like the rest of the Eee bloodline, these varicolored desktop boxes are small, cheap and adorable think AppleTV or Mac Mini. Intel's 1.6-GHz Atom processor, up to 2 GBs of memory, four USB ports, an SD card slot, 802.11n and Bluetooth are plenty for the Eee Box to hit that elusive "good enough" mark with aplomb. Once again, you'll get your choice of running either Linux or Windows XP. &ltp&gtThen there's the size. While it does have a slightly larger overall footprint, it's much trimmer than the Mac Mini. Not only will this elegant 8.5 x 7 x 1-inch box fit anywhere, but you also have the choice of mounting it directly to the back of any extra monitor you happen to have lying around. To be clear, the Eee Box is not for sweaty frag fests or heavy-duty HD video decoding. But if you have a hankering for a killer kitchen PC or just an über-cheap second or third home PC that runs Linux or XP, it simply can't be beat.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Small, lightweight and cuter than a bowlful of kittens. More than enough processing power for everyday computing. Cheaper than an ounce of &lta href="http://www.drugscience.org/Archive/bcr4/4Price.html"&gtDa Kine bud. The option of running Splashtop for preboot access to Skype, web browsing and IM clients.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: Where's the optical drive No HDMI output, which actually doesn't matter much because there's also no hardware to decode acceleration. By itself, the Atom processor can barely handle 720p H.264 streams, dashing our hopes of this being the ultimate home-streaming box. &ltp>$300 as tested, &lta href="http://www.asus.com"&gtAsus &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles8.gif" alt="8 out of 10">&ltp>&ltem&gtPhoto: Jon Snyder/Wired.com&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/review-asuss-mi.html"&gtAsus Eee Box review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/iomega_dvdr_expander_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtIomega's own $190 solution for a filled DVR is a 500-GB drive that plays nice with two DVRs in particular: Scientific Atlanta's 80-GB standard definition 8300 and the more recent 160-GB 8300-HD model. We tested the drive out on the latter model and found it more or less did what it promised. It even worked with a neighbor's Series 3 TiVo, which to its credit is known for being something of an eSATA slut. &ltp&gtSetup in both instances was quick and painless, and involved simply turning off the DVR, plugging in the Iomega drive, and then turning everything back on again. Voila, no more having to choose between &ltcite&gtEmmanuelle: The Art of Love and the latest episode of &ltcite&gtMad Men. &ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Reasonably priced. Your grandmother could probably set it up. Instantly adds an additional 300 hours of SD TV, or 60 hours of HD content.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: Only one way to connect the drive to a DVR that would be eSATA. Limited compatibility, although Iomega claims the drive will work with future SA eSATA-enabled DVRs. No way of controlling what gets stored on the expander drive and what gets stored on the DVR. Transporting DVR'd content to your computer is verboten, and plugging the drive into a computer will automatically reformat it.&ltp>$190, &lta href="http://www.http://store.iomega.com/sectionp=4760&ampamp;secid=40079"&gtIomega &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg alt="6 out of 10" src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles6.gif">&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/review-iomega-d.html"&gtIomega DVR Expander Drive review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/samsung_slider_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtThe Samsung U900, aka Soul, aka Magical Touch, doesn't really have any supernatural abilities. What it does have is a tiny, touch-sensitive OLED nav-pad that is one of the coolest, most efficient touch interfaces we've seen on a handset. The small display situated below the main 2.2-inch QVGA screen features icons that morph based on whatever application is currently on the screen. Switch to camera mode and controls for snapping pictures. Toggle to the music player and buttons for fast-forward, rewind, pause and play pop up. &ltp&gtThe big selling point is the phone's pocketability. The picture quality and dynamic range could be better LED flash, we're talking about you, but at 0.5-inches thick and 7 ounces, this slider is more svelte than just about every 5-MP cam we've tested. Ultimately, our biggest complaint is that you cannot use the camera without sliding open the phone first. This design protects the lens from dust bunnies and pocket grime, yes, but shooting with a fully open device was a tad awkward at times. &ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: External microSD slot makes it a cinch to swap cards on the fly. Bluetooth A2DP. Competent image-editing suite. Video editor allows you to layer additional audio tracks. Decent facial detection. Haptic feedback can be tweaked to three different levels of intensity or switched-off entirely. &ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: Bundled proprietary ear buds sound duller than Ben Stein. No Xenon flash. No GPS. No WiFi. Lower-res video clips. Proprietary headphone jack positioned on the side = hard to pocket when phones are plugged in. Noticeable screen glare when outdoors. &ltp>$400, &lta href="http://www.samsung.com"&gtSamsung &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg alt="7 out of 10" src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles7.gif">&ltp>&ltem&gtPhoto: Issac Brekken/Wired.com&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/07/review-svelte-s.html"&gtSamsung SGH-U900 Soul "Magical Touch" review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/t_mobile_sidekick_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtThe biggest selling point of the new Sidekick is supposed to be the customizable "skins" you can order to replace the solid-color ones we opted for jet black. But apart from flashy aesthetics, the pocket-friendly 2008 is 0.4-inches shorter and 0.9-ounces lighter than the pricier LX. It also packs features that were sorely missed with the tragically minimalist iD. Most notably, a 2.0-megapixel camera that can also capture video clips albeit crappy ones. &ltp&gtThough the 2.6-inch WQVGA swivel screen’s received a slight -- and necessary -- boost in pixels 400 x 240, the resolution’s still not fantastic. And neither is Bluetooth. We found data transfers not only paused the media player annoying, but afterward, we had to go back and manually un-pause whatever track was playing doubly annoying. For the price, though the 2008 is a solid option compared to the LX -- but only if you live and die by instant messaging and you don't mind being seen with Paris Hilton's device of choice in public.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Spacious, comfy QWERTY. 3.5-mm headphone jack. Surprisingly loud, radically clear music player. Wide screen excellent for web browsing. Solid battery life. Quick video recording/sharing. Comes with two skins we got black and iridescent lime. Bluetooth with A2DP great to have, even if it does disrupt tunes.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: Screen retains more fingerprints than the Feds. No flash. No WiFi. Mike captures poor sound when recording video. Only 20-second video clips. Only 512-MB microSD card included. Apps are mostly in the $2.99 range except for the janky free Calculator. No 3-G.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtPrice/maker: $150 with 2-year contract, &lta href="http://www.t-mobile.com"&gtT-Mobile &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles6.gif" alt="6 out of 10">&ltp>&ltem&gtPhoto: Jon Snyder/Wired.com&ltp&gtRead our full &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/07/review-newest-t.html"&gtSidekick review.&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/planet_bike_blaze_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtCyclists know it's plum foolish to roll around on two wheels sans helmet, but it can be just as dangerous to bike about at night without a light. A good headlight affixed to your handlebars is just the thing to help cut through the murk and get you to your destination safely. Here we pit two of the top dogs on the market against each other and see which comes out on top. &ltstrong>—Eric Smillie&ltbr>&ltstrong>&ltbr>Planet Bike Blaze&ltp&gtThis one-watt LED cannon goes the extra mile, and we don't just mean it shoots light a ridiculous distance. Due in no small part to its particularly aggressive blinking mode, accurately called superflash, it didn’t just help us catch drivers' attentions; it had them anxiously craning their necks to check whether we were trying to pull them over. Drawing on only two AA batteries, this baby cuts down on weight but its CREE XR-E diode, coupled with a specially engineered Fraen lens, still pumps out the brightest light of all the lamps we tested -- enough to bounce off signs, license plates, and other reflective materials up to four blocks away, giving us plenty of time to make an impression. All we have to worry about now is whether some cop-hating, GTA IV-overdosing motorist trying to run us down.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Recessed switch only works if pressed firmly, which means it won’t turn on in your bag while you jostle your way to the bar, leaving you in the dark at closing time. Planet Bike spends 25 percent of its profits on bike advocacy.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: The brightness and reduced weight come at a price: 20 hours of battery life in blinking mode, and only seven on high. Though it installs without the use of a tool, the handlebar bracket is tricky to tighten and slips easily.&ltp>$50, &lta href="http://www.planetbike.com"&gtPlanet Bike &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg alt="8 out of 10" src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles8.gif">&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/topeak_whitelite_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtWhile not the sharpest bulb on our handlebars, the WhiteLite HP AA is in it for the long haul. Don’t get us wrong -- just like other 1-watt LED headlamps, this portable, all-in one lamp is more than a glorified blinky. When engineering this light, Topeak got all snippy, cutting the cords to one of its external power-pack lights and reengineered it to accept three AA batteries. &ltp&gtIts widely diffused beam covers plenty of surface area and earned our trust by helping us dodge nasty potholes and tree roots on unlit paths. But where this guy really shines is in perseverance, by lasting 30 hours on high and a whopping 120 on flash.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: The mounting bracket screws tight with a finger knob and adjusts five degrees left and right to get a straight aim even on angled handlebars, although it does require an Allen key to tighten. Little red LED signals when batteries are low.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: Blinks come slowly and lack urgency in flashing mode. Pushing the rear on/off push button can rotate the mount and mess up the light angle. Sound like a small problem It won't be when you look up just in time to face plant into the bumper of a lifted pickup. &ltp>$60, &lta href="http://www.topeak.com"&gtTopeak &ltp>&ltem>&ltimg src="http://blog.wired.com/images/circles7.gif" alt="7 out of 10">&ltp&gtCheck Wired.com's latest &lta href="http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/reviews/"&gtGadget Lab reviews, updated daily.&ltimg src='http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/08/gallery_gadgets/nokia_e71_t.jpg'>: &ltp&gtThe E71 looks more like a Blackberry Killer, but don’t be fooled: This great white hope gives the iPhone a run for its money in a lot of different areas yes, really. Despite its obvious lack of an oversize touchscreen interface, Nokia wins points for a remarkably trim profile 10mm vs. 12.3mm, decent 3.2-megapixel camera instead of 2.0, and the fact it's not tied to any carrier yet. Setting up Nokia's Mail for Exchange program required no IT help or time. QuickOffice let us create, edit and send Word/Excel/PowerPoint files on the fly while we browsed PDFs with Adobe Acrobat Reader. &ltp&gtThe E71 is stocked with enough apps and goodies to keep even the most overworked road warrior on the ball, but it didn't feel too "business" due to two separate customizable home screens. One is designed to house all of your work apps while the other is geared more toward entertainment with programs for audio, video and gaming. The phone's 2.36-inch, 320 x 240 QVGA display is only slightly smaller than the iPod classic's, and though the resolution can't top the iPhone's, with 15 fps, the E71 is still solid for YouTube clips. Oh, and did we mention the E71's got battery life for days Yes, literally, three of them.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtWIRED: Up to 8 GB in an easy-to-access, external microSD slot. Quick and seamless OS. GPS, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth you name it, it's basically got it. Vivid screen even in direct sunlight. Textured stainless steel backing prevents slippage. Relatively lightweight 127 grams = six grams lighter than iPhone. Hit any letter on the QWERTY pad and predictive text calls up that section of your address book.&ltp>&ltstrong&gtTIRED: No standard 3.5-mm headphone jack. 3.2-megapixel camera's optics could be better. LED flash could be way better. N-Gage gaming platform not available. Screen's wide, but not wide enough to do a feature-length film justice. 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