Give Your Old Laptop New Life

Give Your Old Laptop New Life
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August 4, 2011
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* Give Your Old Laptop New Life

Laptop running a little slow these days? Before you go buy a new
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- Senior Editor Jason Cross

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Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011
PCW Rating 93
Pros: Good interface; Strong malware detection
Cons: Scan speeds lag behind top performers
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Nikon Coolpix S9100
PCW Rating 84
Pros: Very good macro capabilities; 18X-optical-zoom lens; Large array of useful and creative scene modes; In-camera editing features improve low-light shots; Superior image quality; Extremely easy to use; Excellent performance for the price; Light and slim for such a long-zoom camera
Cons: No RAW shooting mode; No manual controls
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Canon PowerShot S95
PCW Rating 86
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