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Adobe Flash CS3 Professional

Adobe has improved the speed of Flash and its integration with other CS3 apps, although flashy new features are few. Plus, Flash now works natively on Intel-based Macs.

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Dell OptiPlex GX620

The Dell OptiPlex GX620's multiple chassis choices offset middling performance for business users.

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Apple Power Mac G5 dual 2.5GHz

The 2.5GHz dual-processor Power Mac G5 is an expensive but elegantly designed, fast computer that could use more internal expansion options.

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Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz)

The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software, and a few transitional performance issues that keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.

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Adobe offers sneak peek of CS4 apps

Trials of early versions of the next Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Soundbooth are available for download at Adobe Labs.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

Desktop shopping checklist

Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.

CNET Labs' Dream PC

We started with a custom-painted case, then sought out the most powerful PC components we could find to make our desktop dream a reality.

MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Now that Macs are migrating to Intel processors, the Mac vs. PC argument can finally be put to a fair test. See which one won the debate.