Computers

Dell and Napster just announced that starting later this month select Inspiron and Studio PCs will include a free year (a $60 value) of Napster, along with 60 MP3s of your choice. The MP3's can be downloaded onto any compatible device, including Zunes, iPods and music-enabled mobile phones. Napster automatically adds music to your iTunes or Windows Media Player as well.

Select Dell Studio and Inspiron PC models shipping directly from Dell in the U.S., U.K. and Germany, as well as Dell PCs purchased at Best Buy in the U.S., will be sold with a Napster icon on the desktop and "Dell Dock" that enables instant redemption of a one-year Napster subscription. After the free year, you can get MP3 downloads and unlimited on-demand music from Napster for as low as $5 per month.

Nero BackItUp & Burn software has everything you need for burning, restoration, recovery and syncing your content. It is easy enough even for the most non-technical person to use! Most tasks can be completed with just three steps, for example:

• Backup data to hard drive, CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, FTP, memory card and online storage
• Automatically backup to local hard drive and online storage
• Schedule backups with convenient e-mail confirmations
• Burn discs
• Create audio CDs and copy DVDs and Blu-ray discs
• Synchronize files and folders for easy access to latest versions
• Recover data from deleted and damaged storage media
• Restore files, folders, drives and systems
• Boot from retail CD if system recovery is needed

Dell's new Vostro 430 desktop, aimed at small businesses, is available now with prices starting at $699. The desktop is optimized for Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 OS, and comes with pre-installed video conferencing software. It also supports dual display and multi-touch technology (an optional touch screen monitor and webcam is required).

The Vostro 430 includes the Intel Core i5 or optional Intel Core i7 processors, and your choice of graphics options from NVIDIA and ATI. The Vostro 430 can accommodate up to 16GB of DDR3 SDRAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. Read more

Verizon Wireless and Gateway announced today that the Gateway LT2016u netbook now comes with Verizon Wireless' Mobile Broadband service built into the device. The Gateway LT2016u will be available October 4th at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Stores for $149.99 (after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement).

The netbook features a 10.1-inch high-definition WSVGA LED backlit display and comes well-equipped with 1 GB of memory, 160 GB hard drive and a digital media card reader. The 6-cell battery provides battery life of up to six hours.Read more

Toshiba just announced a new series of laptops, the Satellite T100 Series. Unlike the pricey Dell Latitude Z, these ultra-thin laptops start at just $449.99.

Toshiba's Satellite T100 Series will be available in two screen sizes. The T135 features a 13.3-inch widescreen display and will be available with Toshiba's Fusion Finish in Nova Red, Nova Black and Nova White. The Satellite T115 has an 11.6-inch widescreen display and will be available in Nova Red and Nova Black.

The laptops feature Windows 7 Home Premium, spacious hard drives, ultra-fast DDR3 memory and lots of expansion ports, including HDMI-out. Built-in Wireless N technology and Bluetooth (available on select models), full-sized keyboards and full-sized Touch Pads with Multi-touch Control are included as well.Read more

Dell's new Latitude Z laptop is what the company calls "the world's first ultra-thin 16-inch laptop." Weighing in at 4.5 pounds and measuring less than an inch thin, the Latitude Z comes standard with a four-cell battery. But what makes this laptop really stand out is it's the first laptop to offer wireless inductive charging via a docking station (sold separately).

The Latitude Z also includes a 1600x900 WLED display and a two megapixel camera with Dell Capture technology that lets you scan and save business cards to Microsoft Outlook contacts, as well as copy documents to PDF. Read more

I told you about the new HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web way back in June, and now I'm pleased to tell you that it is available for purchase online at HP's Online Store. Priced at $399, this all-in-one device not only prints, faxes, copies and scans, but also gives you on-demand, one-touch access to printable content from the web.

Print App partners include:

• Disney Online and its websites Disney.com and DisneyFamily.com, offering coloring pages and craft projects from a choice of characters, such as a Disney Princess, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse and Handy Manny as well as fun recipes.
• CNET.com for product reviews of the latest tech gadgets and gift guides.
• CBS News for text versions of 60 MINUTES.
• Flickr, to allow members to access and print their photos directly from the printer.
• Tabbloid for creating and printing customized newsletters by selecting any combination of RSS feeds from favorite blogs and websites.

Are you going to upgrade from Windows Vista or XP to Windows 7 when it becomes available on October 22? If so, Best Buy's Geek Squad can do it for you for just $39.99. That's a deal, considering the standard Geek Squad Operating System Install price is $129.99!

Also, if you purchased a qualifying PC from Best Buy between June 26, 2009 and October 21, 2009, you don't have to wait for the mail (visit www.bestbuy.com/windows7upgrade to see if you qualify). Simply bring the PC and receipt to the nearest Best Buy Geek Squad location and receive a free Windows 7 upgrade instantly when the $39.99 upgrade service is purchased on or after October 22. Read more