Walt Mossberg's Personal Technology

The Rise of Built-In Batteries

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EST

This week, Walt Mossberg explains why companies such as Apple and Dell are opting for sealed-in batteries over replaceable batteries in new products.

Mossberg Reviews the iPhone 3G S

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:30:51 EST

Walt Mossberg says this year's version of the iPhone isn't as compelling an upgrade as last year's, but it is faster. Plus, the new operating system has some useful tweaks, additions and applications.

Mossberg Says Palm Pre May Rival iPhone

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:01:03 EST

Palm's new Pre is a smart, sophisticated and could give the iPhone and BlackBerry strong competition, Walt Mossberg says, but only if it fixes its app store and attracts third-party developers.

Mossberg Reviews Verizon's H-P Netbook

Wed, 13 May 2009 23:30:00 EST

Verizon Wireless is offering a H-P netbook with built-in cellular modem for a less than H-P's retail price, provided consumers sign up for a data service. What you get in portability, you give up in battery life, Walt Mossberg says.

For Now, Mossberg Gives Thumbs Down to Quickoffice

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:58:09 EST

One of the missing functionalities for the iPhone are old standbys like cut and paste. Walt reviews Quickoffice, the first app that lets you create and edit both Word and Excel documents on an iPhone.

Mossberg Reviews Two New PCs from Dell

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:00:00 EST

While the Dell Adamo and Studio One 19 computers are not ground-breaking, they may appeal to consumers based on their style and price points, Walt Mossberg says.

Mossberg: It May Pay to Wait for New PC

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:42:29 EST

This year, Microsoft will introduce a new version of Vista, while Apple is updating its operating system to Snow Leopard. If you're looking to buy a new computer, Walt Mossberg explains why you may want to wait until the fall.

Walt Mossberg Finds 'My Book' Drive a Good Buy

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:51:32 EST

WSJ/All Things Digital's Walt Mossberg speaks to Fox Business Network's Brian Sullivan about Western Digital's "My Book" network storage solution. Video courtesy of Fox Business Network.

Mossberg's Early Look at Windows 7

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:50:30 EST

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg provides a preview of the coming Microsoft Windows 7 operating software, which he says offers significant improvements over the unpopular Windows Vista.

Mossberg on Ebook Software for iPhone, iPod Touch

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:50:00 EST

WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews ebook software, Shortcovers and Iceberg, for the iPhone and iPod Touch that aim to compete with Amazon's Kindle.