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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: What You Need to Know Before Buying Samsungs new Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet is now available at major national retailers starting at $500. So far, reviews of the new Samsung slate have been mixed. Critics such as PCWorlds Melissa Perenson call the Note 10.1 a "solid performer with wide-reaching appeal." However, others have called the device "disappointing" and a tablet overstuffed with features. --Ian Paul, PCWorld More of This Week's Best The Ultrabook Revolution Laptops are undergoing radical change, with the latest crop of Ultrabooks leading the way. Smartphones Can Distract Diners, Prompting Restaurants to Act Mobile devices can distract drivers. That's a given. Well, now you can add distracted dining to your lexicon. Windows 8 $15 Upgrade Offer: FAQs for Recent PC Buyers Microsoft is now taking sign-ups for $15 Windows 8 Pro upgrades, an offer that is available to anyone who purchased a new PC on June 2 or later. 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