The iPad 2 Is No Retina Display, but Still Easy on the Eyes

An analyst says that taking a close look at the screen on the new iPad 2 reveals it is a high-quality display, especially considering the tablet’s comparatively low price. However, he did find a few bones to pick in the way Apple’s iOS software handles certain display issues.

Blogs, MacBooks and GSM phones

Walt answers readers’ questions on starting a blog, sleeping MacBooks and GSM phones.

New Mac Laptops Use Batteries Sealed for Power

More electronic products are being designed with their rechargeable batteries sealed inside. Walt Mossberg tests two new Apple laptops with higher-capacity, sealed-in batteries.
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Two New Devices Give Presentations Some Portability

By Nick Wingfield

Digital projectors are the best way to get the biggest possible image for a PowerPoint presentation or a movie. But the projectors are often pretty big themselves, with even most “pocket projectors” too big to stuff into the typical pocket or laptop bag. That is changing.

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