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June 13, 2006
Dear CNET members,
I'd like to be the first to introduce to you a brand-spanking-new and exciting feature on CNET--CNET TV! Currently, it is still in its beta phase, and because you are a registered CNET member, it's available exclusively for your eyes and your use. Here's quick rundown of what CNET TV is all about: it's a personalized, customizable, personality-driven video destination where you can watch all CNET videos, ranging from such channels as tips and tricks, hot products, tech news, and much, much more. It has a pretty cool video player interface that not only lets you control what you want to watch but allows you to keep track of your favorite CNET videos in your personalized space on CNET. So what are you waiting for? Give CNET TV a thorough run-through!

My coworkers have put a lot of heart and devotion into bringing you this new feature, so a big shout-out to them. We truly hope you enjoy this value-added experience as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Now that you've had a sneak peek at CNET TV in action, gather up your thoughts and tell us what you think of it. Since it's still in its beta stage, nothing is set in stone yet. So whether you love it or hate it, you can be brutally honest with us. As key members of the CNET Community, it's your feedback that counts. This feature was built for your use, and we want to do our best to make it right for you. So speak up! We're all ears. Thank you in advance for all your input.

Cheers!
Lee Koo
Manager, CNET community


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This week's hot topic:
CNET TV
As part of CNET Community, we're offering you a sneak peek at CNET TV. Once you've checked it out, feel free to tell us what you think in the special CNET TV feedback forum. Below are a few popular videos to get you started.

First Look: Toshiba Gigabeat S
Finally, a portable video player that's not the size of a pizza box. Check out our first look at the Toshiba Gigabeat S, a compact, easy-to-use device that can play all your media files.
View the full video on CNET TV

The Buzz Report
This week on the Buzz, Executive Editor Molly Wood reports the latest on operating system winners and losers, HP cameras that burst into flame, and crafty ways to curb hackers.
View the full video on CNET TV

First Look: Motorola Q
The Motorola Q gives the Palm Treo a definite run for the money by offering good call quality and an excellent multimedia experience, all wrapped up in a sexy little package.
View the full video on CNET TV

Speak Up!
We're still hard at work on CNET TV, and we need your help! Tell us what you love, what you hate, and how we can improve our latest video offering. Give CNET TV a test-drive, then speak up in our special feedback forum.
Quick Hits
Here are some interesting comments you've recently submitted on CNET. Read up on it and talk about it.

Should kids have cell phones?
Would you give your kid a cell phone? This topic is often debated. Some feel strongly about kids not having one because of uncontrollable costs, yet others are quick to disagree for the reason of emergency use. With that said, where do
you stand?
Do camera and camcorder salespeople know their stuff?
We recently heard from a reader who got in an argument with the salesman over the camera she wanted--he insisted that a Rebel XT was too heavy for her! In your experience, have you found salespeople to be a help or a hindrance?
Best Firefox plug-ins for work
What makes Firefox a better browser? Not what it is, but what you add to it. Read what CNET editor Rafe Needleman picked out as a few of his favorite Firefox plug-ins that he uses every day. And when you're ready, tell us what are your most productive plug-ins.


 
Weigh in on this week's poll:
What type of video are
you most likely to watch
on CNET TV?

(Please click on button to vote)

 Product reviews (why?)
 Tech news (why?)
 Music videos (why?)
 Movie trailers (why?)
 Help and how-to videos (why?)
 Gaming (why?)
 Car tech (why?)
 User-generated videos (why?)
 Other (what type?)
 Sorry, none of the above (why not?)
Last week's poll results 
What's the number one thing that keeps you occupied during long airplane trips?

Hot Products
Along with discussing CNET TV, CNET members had plenty of new tech products to talk about this week.

Sony Handycam HDR-HC3
CNET member skurra says:
"I cannot stop filming ever since I replaced my old MiniDV Sony camcorder. The cine mode lets you shoot with filmlike video quality that resembles 35mm Hollywood efforts." (read more)
See all user opinions | Compare prices

Nikon Coolpix P3
CNET member desertratchel says:
"I recently took this camera on a desert outing, and even in the middle of the day, when the sun bleached everything to a monotone, this camera picked up plenty of contrast and detected color invisible to the naked eye." (read more)
Read all user opinions | Compare prices

Palm Treo 700p (Sprint)
CNET member jmanstarr says:
"Well, after two days, I can't give the 700p much love. While surfing the Web to download ring tones, the OS crashed and rebooted six times in 20 minutes." (read more)
Read all user opinions | Compare prices

This week on CNET 
Gifts for grads and dads Gifts for grads and dads
Need the perfect gift for a new grad or your dear old dad? We have dozens of great picks, whether they want basic tech, higher-end gadgets, or accessories to go with the gear they already own. See our picks



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