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Buy now or wait? When you're contemplating a tech purchase, getting the timing right is always a challenge. Every once in a while, though, a major change in the technology--say, a new generation of CPUs-- creates a buying opportunity. And friends, this happens to be one of those times. You see, Intel has a whole new line of pricey quad- and dual-core processor (code name: Sandy Bridge) entering the market right about now. Which means manufacturers and resellers are discounting their existing crop of laptops to make room for the new stuff. If you're intrigued, check out "10 Great Laptop Deals," our pick of discounted Intel machines powered by pre-Sandy Bridge chips. If you don't need the fastest laptops in the world, buying one of these previous- generation models can save you real bucks. --Editorial Director Steve Fox --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories 10 Great Laptop Deals As sellers clear the shelves for laptops with the latest Intel processors, you can get a good buy on a slightly older laptop if you don't need the performance boost. Apple iPad 2 Review: An Improvement All Around The iPad 2--faster, smaller, and lighter than its predecessor--is poised to dominate the tablet market. Here's an in-depth look at all of its features and functionality. Five Big Security Threats for 2011 We introduce you to this year's batch of security vulnerabilities to watch out for. For more security news and tips visit PCWorld.com. News The Big Camera Trends for 2011 We've already seen two waves of camera releases so far in 2011, enough to identify the latest feature trends and get an idea of what will come in the future. Here are some of the most popular new features in digital cameras. iPad 2 Spurs Deals on Original iPad: Where to Buy for Less Thinking of buying the original iPad on the cheap? Here's where the best deals are. Cartridge World Printer Ink: A Good Bargain? Our cheapskate serial refiller saved a few bucks by buying remanufactured HP cartridges from Cartridge World--but the retailers pricing quirks mean your savings will vary. For the latest reports, visit our News page . PCW Business Center Secrets to Making the iPad Your Only Mobile PC With the right apps and some tweaks to how you work, the iPad can replace your netbook or notebook as your go-to mobile PC. Visit the PCW Business Center. Blogs iPad 2 Launch: Should You Buy, Wait--or Sell? With Apple's iPad 2 going on sale Friday evening, should iPad owners buy the new one and keep the old one, sell the old one to help pay for an iPad 2, or just wait for iPad 3? And where's the best place to buy a discounted iPad 1? We have some advice. 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How-To The Early Adopter's Guide to 3D TV, Cameras, Camcorders, and Editing Will the 3D footage from your Sony camcorder play on your Panasonic 3D TV? Should you wait for glasses-free 3D? We did some experimenting to find the answers to these and other 3D mysteries. Firefox Tips, Plus a Warning: Protect Those Passwords Follow these tips to make scrolling in Mozilla Firefox much smoother, plus a public service announcement: don't take password security lightly. For more tips, visit PCWorld.com. Videos Video Review: the iPad 2 For Apple's competitors in the tablet market, the iPad 2 is a wake up call, says Macworld's Jason Snell. The iPad 2 raises the bar, and it gets help from clever Smart Covers, nifty HDTV features, GarageBand, and iMovie. For more videos, visit PCWorld.com. Downloads FreeOTFE This "on-the-fly" (OTFE) transparent disk encryption program is free and open source. For more free and trial software, visit PCWorld.com. 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