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March 22, 2005

Dear CNET members,
I remember back in the '90s when Netscape was the spotlight browser. Sadly, today it seems like only a secondary choice, if that. With all this talk of Firefox and Internet Explorer lately, Netscape seems starved of attention. But lo and behold, earlier this month, Netscape released to the public its beta version, Netscape 8.0, with new enhanced features that may give the big boys a run for the money. Read what Senior Editor Molly Woods has to say with her test run of the Netscape 8.0 beta. Are you going to give Netscape a chance? Or is it just too little, too late for Netscape to make a comeback? Better yet, take Netscape 8.0 (beta) for a whirl yourself and tell us if it is a worthy competitor. Is Netscape going to be called the comeback kid, or are we just fooling ourselves? Tell us your thoughts by talking back to us.

Cheers!
Lee Koo
Manager, CNET community

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This week's hot topic:

Sneak Peek: Netscape 8.0
In her AnchorDesk column, Molly Wood recently shared her thoughts on the beta release of Netscape 8.0. Will it be a worthy competitor in the browser wars? Here's what you had to say:

Netscape forever!
CNET member kansa has been a Netscape loyalist for years and doesn't plan to switch anytime soon. She's sticking with Netscape because of its ease of use.
Read kansa's full post in CNET TalkBack

Stick with the leader
Though he was in the surprising minority, CNET member zee10 is a proud IE user. Working in tandem with the new Microsoft Antispyware system, zee10 has all the features and security he needs for browsing the Web.
Read zee10's full post in CNET TalkBack

Follow the fox
A large majority of you are sticking with Firefox, and CNET member sjpatrick is no exception. His main reason for picking the open-source browser? It works consistently across several different operating systems.
Read sjpatrick's full post in CNET TalkBack

Speak Up!
Can Netscape reclaim its title as the world's top browser? Read "Netscape 8.0: a test-drive" and speak up in the TalkBack section.

TalkBack about Netscape 8.0!

CNET browser resources:
• Netscape 8.0 (beta) user opinions
  From CNET Reviews

• Browser forum
  From CNET forums

• Netscape Browser 8.0 beta download
  From CNET download.com

Quick Hits

Here are some great comments you've recently submitted on CNET. Keep the feedback coming!

• Netscape 8.0 (beta) vs. Mozilla Firefox 1.0
   TalkBack posted in Sunday Smackdown

• The iPod phone is here
   TalkBack posted in MP3 Insider

• Should you hold out for an ultra-HD HDTV?
   TalkBack posted in Fully Equipped

Weigh in on this week's hot topic:

What would make you go back to using the Netscape browser?

I already use it.
I'll check out the 8.0 beta, then decide.
Firefox for life.
Internet Explorer for life.
I'll consider it if it can prove itself
to better than the rest.
Only if Jim Clark and Marc Andreessen
take over Netscape again.

and discuss it here!

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• Mobile music uproar
• TV on your PC
• Strong arm of Apple

Hot Products
AAlong with the never-ending browser wars, CNET members had plenty of new tech products to talk about this week.

Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch)
The Apple hits just keep on coming. You showered the new Apple PowerBook G4 with praise, giving it a respectable overall rating of 8.2. Most of you were equally enamored by its performance, design, and light weight. The only common complaint was one that's often given to Apple products--it's too expensive.
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Sony Network Walkman NW-HD3
It looks like Sony may make a mark in the MP3 player world after all. You gave the latest in the Walkman line an overall rating of 7.5. While you praised the player's sleek design and long battery life, several of you panned the fact that certain music formats, such as WMA, must be converted before the Walkman can play them.
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Logitech Driving Force Pro (PS2)
When it comes to driving games on the PS2, you take your fun seriously. And, so far, the Logitech steering wheel is your accessory of choice. Giving it an overall rating of 9.0, most of you loved the steering wheel's user-adjustable force feedback, realism, and durability.
Read User Opinions | Compare prices

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