Walt Mossberg's Personal Technology

Mossberg: Litl Cloud Computing Device is Lacking

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST

The Litl looks like a laptop, but it's meant to be a stripped-down connection to servers for "cloud computing." Walt Mossberg finds for $699, the Litl needs a little more work.

Mossberg Reviews Bayer's Contour USB Meter

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST

Bayer's computer-connectable diabetes glucose meter allows patients to test levels and track results. Walt Mossberg finds it's a good system for $75, but there are a few software and compatibility issues.

Mossberg: Nook Not a Kindle Match

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST

WSJ Personal Technology Columnist Walt Mossberg gives a hands-on review of the new Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader. He says the Nook, a direct competitor to Amazon's Kindle, comes up short.

Intel's Reader Can Help Visually Impaired

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:57:12 EST

Intel's Reader isn't a Kindle competitor. The $1500 mobile device is aimed at helping people with vison impairement or learning disabilities read books, newspapers, menus and other printed materials on the go. WSJ's Walt Mossberg explains how it works.

Mossberg: Ultrathin Laptops Promising

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews a new class of thin, lightweight, laptops that boast long battery life. He says this new class, which falls between the netbook and a typical laptop, is a promising one.

Walt Mossberg Reviews the Droid

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST

Attention Verizon customers, the new Motorola Droid may be the answer to customers lust for the Apple iPhone. Walt Mossberg takes on the Droid.

Mossberg's Fall Computer Buyer's Guide

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist gives an overview of his annual fall buyer's guide to computers, providing tips on what specs and features to look for when choosing between a PC and a Mac.

Mossberg on Apple's New Product Line

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews Apple's new iMac and Macbook. He also tests its new Magic Mouse, which incorporates the same multi-touch technology used on iPods and iPhones.

Mossberg: Second Chances for Smart Phones

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:21:06 EST

With a flood of new super-smart phones are entering the market, WSJ's Walt Mossberg looks at the Motorola CLIQ, based on Android software, and RIM's Blackberry Storm 2, which he says offer Apple's iPhone some clever competition.

Windows 7, A Successful Successor to Vista

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews Windows 7, the successor to one of the least successful versions of Microsoft's operating system, Windows Vista.