By David Gabel
- 133 MHz Notebook from Toshiba-lightning on the road
- 5 New Internet Programs-become a web expert in a flash
- Instant Infrared Wireless Network Connectivity-connect anywhere
you like in the office
- New 166 MHz OptiPlex system from Dell-fast, full-featured
business system.
Our reviewers evaluate products on installation, usability, supporting
materials, functionality, performance and utility. We compile
these ratings to yield an overall WinMag Box Score of 1 to 5.
The Box Score, which is explained in detail at the bottom of this
page, is used along with other factors to determine which products
will be included in the WINDOWS Magazine Recommended list.
Our reviewers evalute products with one simple thought in mind:
Would I recommend this product to a friend or relative if asked,
"Which one should I buy?" The WinMag Box Score gives
you a clear indication of which products we consider to be among
the best choices available.
The WinMag Box Score rates products on installation, usability,
supporting materials, functionality, performance and utility.
Our overall ratings follow this scale:
- 5--Outstanding or breakthrough product, best of its kind;
- 4--Exceeds expectations, superior to most competing products;
- 3--Works well, meets all our expectations, no major problems;
- 2--Has serious difficulties or limitations;
- 1--Has critical flaws.