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A new product from Void Communications lets your e-mails stay anonymous, but discretion may still be the better path
The revamp comes with abundant bells and whistles. But be warned: This is a product where beta truly means beta
A new finance blog-aggregator lets you pick from many postings, but its search quirks and indirect links make original blogs more attractive
Microsoft's answer to YouTube and Guba holds its own in the online video-sharing derby with some nifty features
It aims to grab more of the search market with a new slew of search services that copy, and try to build on, Google's approach
This Web video site has lots of movies to rent or buy, but they might not be the ones you want to watch. Still, it beats driving
The movie rentals make this online video site stand out from its rivals, but don't cancel your NetFlix membership just yet
This Web video site, with 64 channels of free on-demand audio and video, is news-heavy but doesn't stint on entertainment
The search giant's video service is easy to use, but skimpy when it comes to programs you actually want to watch
In spite of its attractive revenue-sharing incentives, there's not enough traffic, or quality, to make this upstart Web site worth watching
The Time Warner unit's new video site gets high marks for content, but tests the patience with compulsory commercial viewing
Whether you want to share videos with others or are simply looking for laughs, this site is a great resource
The portal's upgrades make it a must-read for investors and business news hounds. But message board changes leave users wanting more
The new site aggregates message boards and "best of the Web" financial data faster than a speeding bullet
As an online community for soccer fans, the Nike and Google co-creation, Joga.com, mostly attracts kids, potentially getting dyed-in-the-wool fans offside
Expedia's partner has some great deals for last-minute and flexible travelers. But it won't show the name of your airline or hotel until after you buy
This online dynamo scans hundreds of travel sites for the best deals. Yes, it's good, but it can't match its closest competitor
Easy to use and offering a wide range of listings, travel site SideStep meta-searches its way into the hearts of those looking for flight or hotel deals
The site could be an online personal shopper for those who hate to shop, but it's going to have to learn how to pay attention
The site offers some of the lowest fares available, but don't expect too many of the extra features and customer care you get elsewhere
CheapTickets delivers most of the time. But it doesn't pull far ahead of the pack, nor is it the cheapest
The site's tools, including obliging customer-service reps, make planning a trip easy. What it lacks is a lowest-price guarantees
The travel booking site offers a cornucopia of information and convenient features to make a trip easier to put together. But it has some limits
The search giant's beta site offers a slate of simple features—too simple, in some cases, and not sharp enough in others
It's not hard to see why the test version of Google's shopping service has yet to gain widespread acceptance -- but it does show promise
A recent addition to its online services, Google Maps has vaulted to the front of the pack with cool offerings such as satellite imagery
The net giant's photo software is seductively easy for basic editing and organizing. But beyond that, it has way too many flaws
The VoIP service offers user-friendly features and decent customer service, but it has more than its share of glitches
Now that users can order prints online, one of the most innovative photo sites on the Web just got even better
If you want cheap prints in a hurry, zoom in on the retailer's online Photo Center. For other features, focus elsewhere
Google's e-mail offers plenty of storage and swift, sure searches. But some of its eccentricities are just plain annoying
The photo site formerly known as Ofoto handles basic tasks well. If you want more than that, do your clicking elsewhere
The print quality is decent, but for a site that lets users customize slide shows, the tools on offer could be a whole lot sharper. And that music? Can it, please
Still has the most comprehensive and highest-quality Web search tools
"Good for sharing, advanced features offer fun ways to get creative"
Buffs need not apply. Users happy with the basics will find Snapfish is a snap
"The search giant fails to deliver a KO. For now, it's just another blog search engine"
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