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The BlackBerry Storm looks smart, but its innovative SurePress touch-screen causes us a few concerns. We’re also surprised and disappointed by the absence of Wi-Fi.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 provides adequate protection, but the program itself could use some work in telling the user what’s going on.

It may lack Wi-Fi, have a cramped screen and use proprietary cables, but we like the Treo 750v a lot. Palm’s usability enhancements to Windows Mobile 5.0 are particularly well implemented.

So long as you don’t intend to carry this rather bulky notebook too often, its high-quality screen and excellent keyboard, plus a solid set of internal components, should make it a serviceable workhorse.

Although not even in beta, Windows 7 already appears stable and full of consumer-friendly features.