CNET Digital Dispatch: win a $5,000 dream machine!
March 5, 1998
Vol. 4, No. 9
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CNET: win a PC...Net PIMs...frame fun
This is a big week on CNET Online: enter a contest on
COMPUTERS.COM to win a new PC (U.S. residents only); and
while you're there, drool over the latest jumbo (19 inches
and up) displays.
Sidekick, Outlook, or GoldMine? Is there a good organizer
for the Net? CNET.COM's top pick may surprise you.
Hate frames? BUILDER.COM tells you why you should love them.
(To unsubscribe from this newsletter, refer to the details
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Christopher Barr, Editor in Chief
chris_barr@cnet.com
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This week on CNET:
1. Win your dream machine!
2. COMPUTERS.COM: jumbo monitors--cheaper and better
3. Put your little black book on the Web
4. BUILDER.COM: why frames don't suck
5. NEWS.COM report: Mr. Gates goes to Washington
6. GAMECENTER.COM: the 411 on 3D gaming
7. Net everywhere with Cidco iPhone
8. More hot new products
9. Speakers, sessions announced for Web.Builder SF
10. "Your Turn": Wall of Shame continues
11. DOWNLOAD.COM: the best weekly wares
12. Hart: who're you calling shallow?
13. CNET TV: "Ally McBeal" Webcast; how to use encryption
14. Job of the week: senior quality assurance engineer
(Bridgewater, New Jersey)
15. Subscribe and unsubscribe
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1. WIN YOUR DREAM MACHINE!
If you could buy any computer--and price was no object--what
system would you choose? COMPUTERS.COM will not only let you
decide, but we'll also give you the chance to win a dream
machine worth up to $5,000 (U.S. residents only)! Visit
COMPUTERS.COM for your chance to win:
computers.com
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2. COMPUTERS.COM: JUMBO MONITORS--CHEAPER AND BETTER
Faster CPUs and cheaper memory mean users can now run more
and bigger programs than ever before. But there's still one
roadblock on the way to true multitasking nirvana: the
monitor. For our updated review of 19- to 21-inch monitors,
we tested 11 models ranging in price from $789 to $1,299. At
these prices, these colossal displays can make sense even to
average users. But which big screen might be right for you?
cnet.com
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3. PUT YOUR LITTLE BLACK BOOK ON THE WEB
Personal information managers (PIMs) are going through some
dramatic changes. Today's workers want to use the Internet
as a business tool--a place to make contacts, arrange
meetings, and close deals. We found six precocious PIMs that
possessed truly grown-up Net capabilities. Find out which
one not only kept us in order, but also kept us connected:
cnet.com
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4. BUILDER.COM: WHY FRAMES DON'T SUCK
You think frames are old news? Think again. Our "Fun with
frames" story goes into largely undocumented territory,
including site design, floating frames, and scripting. Find
out how to mix frames with JavaScript and other technologies
to create powerful new Web apps:
cnet.com
At $5,000 a pop, Web ads are too expensive for most small
businesses. BUILDER.COM editor Fredric Paul discovers a
couple of innovative outfits working to change that:
cnet.com
"Master Builder" Dan Shafer shares some of the best
conversations he's had on "Builder Buzz," BUILDER.COM's
online conversation area. See what readers have said about
contract issues, Perl vs. JavaScript, and new concepts in
Web advertising. Then head over to the "Buzz," and
contribute your own thoughts:
cnet.com
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5. NEWS.COM REPORT: MR. GATES GOES TO WASHINGTON
The Senate hearing on industry competition became a forum
for Microsoft critics from Silicon Valley to Washington--
with Bill Gates himself defending his company. Check out
NEWS.COM's in-depth special report:
news.com
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6. GAMECENTER.COM: THE 411 ON 3D GAMING
The world of 3D graphic acceleration is a rough and tumble
place. The big boys are battling it out in the market place,
and Intel is about to enter the ring. Where can you turn?
Gamecenter's Michael Brown takes the latest news, adds his
commentary, and puts it all into context for you. If you're
interested in 3D gaming, do not miss this special report:
gamecenter.com
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7. NET EVERYWHERE WITH CIDCO IPHONE
Just when you think there are no more gizmos for the Net,
here comes the iPhone. This kitchen appliance--at least
that's where it landed in our house--combines phone, email,
and Web access in one piece of plastic. Great idea. Slick
implementation. Horrible price. Read the review, and find
out why the iPhone is not making us jump:
cnet.com
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8. MORE HOT NEW PRODUCTS
BigDisk: no more "insufficient disk space"
ShortCuts 1.1: fewer clicks
Castanet 2.0: more secure the second time around
3D Webmaster: pricey virtual world builder
You can search for these and other reviews here:
cnet.com
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9. SPEAKERS, SESSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR WEB.BUILDER SF
It's coming April 14 to April 16, 1998! Check out the new
speaker and session listings for Web.Builder San Francisco,
the conference created for experienced Web designers,
developers, and managers! Sign up now, and SAVE $200 off
onsite registration:
builder.com
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10. "YOUR TURN": WALL OF SHAME CONTINUES
Help us put together a bracing reality check for the CNET
Internet Excellence Awards, which will be announced Monday,
March 9. Phone in your votes for the lousiest technology
from 1997: hardware, software, and bright ideas that you
think were losers.
Phone CNET at 415/395-7805, enter extension 5400, and leave
a message. We'll run down your losers and our winners Monday
on CNET Radio's 1 p.m. PT show, so tune in!
radio.com
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11. DOWNLOAD.COM: THE BEST WEEKLY WARES
Psst! Software seekers--need some friendly advice? Bookmark
this URL, and check back weekly for recommendations from
DOWNLOAD.COM's resident superhero, Power Downloader. From
dial-up utilities to PalmPilot add-ons to image editors, our
superhero's got the goods:
cnet.com
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12. HART: WHO'RE YOU CALLING SHALLOW?
"CNET Central" host Richard Hart revisits his first column
"Dweeb Chic" by sharing readers' responses to his criticism
of high-tech execs who dress down. In this week's column,
Richard shares some of the most scathing remarks he received
and rises to the challenge of defending himself!
cnet.com
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13. CNET TV: "ALLY MCBEAL" WEBCAST; HOW TO USE ENCRYPTION
"TV.COM": check out our "Ally McBeal" Webcast, and see the
dancing baby in action. Plus, how to tell if virus warnings
are true, and a company that's in business to make fun of
the computer industry:
tv.com
"CNET Central": "Titanic" has become the highest grossing
film ever, and we've got the Webcast! Plus, famous female
celebrities hit the Net, and a download to help organize
your TV viewing.
"The Web": a sneak peek at the hottest underground game,
Half-Life.
Info about all CNET programs is available here:
cnet.tv.com
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14. JOB OF THE WEEK: SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER
(BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY)
Description: senior quality assurance engineers (SQAEs) are
responsible for establishing test methodologies, writing
test plans, and leading the execution of the tests. SQAEs
have significant input into the technical direction of the
quality assurance group by participating in the
establishment of test methodologies, policies, and tools.
Requirements: at least four years of experience in
commercial software testing and quality assurance. Degree in
computer science or a related field preferred; in-depth
knowledge of software test methodologies and practices;
demonstrated ability to lead small teams of quality
assurance engineers and an ability to provide guidance in
the design and development of testing practices; familiarity
with relational database concepts and some hands-on SQL
experience; understanding of and experience with Windows and
Unix environments; some experience with scripting languages
such as shell programming, Perl, or Tcl; experience with the
Web and familiarity with the Internet industry; and the
ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Please send resumes to: seanl@cnet.com
For more information about this position and other positions
at CNET, click below:
cnet.com
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