Jennifer DeFeo

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Jennifer DeFeo is the associate editor responsible for PCs and devices at PC Magazine.

Dell Adds to Optiplex Desktop Line

Dell Inc. on Thursday announced two new additions to its corporate Optiplex desktop line, the GX520 and the GX620. The GX620 ($579) will be the higher-end solution, targeted at investment protection. It will be available in four different chassis sizes, including ultra-small. The desktop will include Pentium 4 and Celeron D processors, with plans for […]

New iPaq Packs GPRS, WLAN, Bluetooth

Analysts continue to predict the demise of the PDA, frequently citing Sonys exit from the market, but Hewlett Packard Corp. is moving in a different direction. The company is introducing six new iPaq models in its Pocket PC line, including its first phone/PDA combo. The iPaq h6315, which is being introduced in partnership with T-Mobile, […]

Sonys Featherweight Portable

Sony knows a thing or two about miniaturization, and it shows in the Sony VAIO VGN-X505ZP notebook. At just 1.8 pounds and three-quarters of an inch thick, the VGN-X505ZP is smaller and lighter than some fashion magazines. It features a 1.1-GHz Intel Pentium M processor, 512MB RAM, a 20GB hard drive, and a 10.4-inch screen. […]

Sony Halts U.S. Clié Production

In a prepared statement released on Tuesday, Sony announced it will halt production of all Cliés in the U.S. for the remainder of this year. The company says it is taking this time to reevaluate the PDA market. “Sony continues to view mobile devices as a key pillar to our core business strategy. Presently, Sony […]