New iPad vs. iPad 2: Which is the Better Deal?

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New iPad vs. iPad 2: Which is the Better Deal? Should you go with the new model and its better screen and processor, or save some cash on the smaller, lighter iPad 2? - Melissa J. Perenson, PCWorld Mobile Computing Tips & Reviews Improve Your Laptop's Battery Life Every laptop owner wants to maximize the time between battery recharges. Here's how to achieve that goal with a few basic hardware and software tweaks; as a bonus, they may improve your notebook?s performance, too. Share: Toshiba Satellite P755D Review: Middle of the Road, With Blu-ray and Good Sound Despite its quad-core CPU, Toshiba's 'everyday value' laptop fails to deliver exceptional performance. But it has a Blu-ray drive and good sound, and you can play your iPod through the speakers even when the laptop is turned off. 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