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Verizon Now Sells Subsidized Netbook With Cell Service

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on May 13, 2009 at 6:12 pm PT

Verizon’s H-P Mini netbook is an adequate light-duty computer for a low price, but the charge for Internet service is high if used as a main online connection.

The Median U.S. Broadband Speed? Finland's Divided by 10.

John Paczkowski in News on August 13, 2008 at 4:59 am PT

An estimated 15 percent of Americans still use dial-up to connect to the Internet. And they might as well. Because according to a new study by the Communication Workers of America, the typical real-time Internet connection speed in the United States isn’t that much faster.

The Median U.S. Broadband Speed? Finland’s Divided by 10.

John Paczkowski in News on August 13, 2008 at 4:59 am PT

An estimated 15 percent of Americans still use dial-up to connect to the Internet. And they might as well. Because according to a new study by the Communication Workers of America, the typical real-time Internet connection speed in the United States isn’t that much faster.

Internet-a-Gogo: Airlines to Offer In-Flight Access

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on June 19, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

This summer, Wi-Fi access will arrive in the passenger cabins of some commercial U.S. airliners with a new system called Gogo. For travelers who want to stay connected in the air, Gogo does the job, but it has its limitations.

Two Laptops Travel Light, but Flaws Weigh Them Down

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on May 8, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Walt Mossberg tries out two laptops that weigh 3 pounds or less. They are worth considering for frequent travelers, but each has its own flaws.

Hulu Is a Good Site for Online Shows, but Fare Is Thin

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on March 13, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Hulu.com, a site that aims to be a legal, one-stop shop for streaming of TV shows and movies, is far better than the typical network or studio Web site. But the site’s offerings lack depth.

Dash and Treo 680 Have Bargain Prices, If You Can Compromise

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on November 30, 2006 at 11:59 pm PT

Palm’s Treo is being challenged by new rivals that are thinner, lighter and less expensive. So it is striking back with a cheaper model of its own. Walt tests the Treo 680 and T-Mobile’s Dash and finds that neither is as good as it could be. (Video)