On Monday, May 21, PCWorld.com released an article ranking the best PC’s, HDTV’s, components, sites and services of 2007. There are many interesting and exciting products featured on the list. Here are a few highlights from the Top 100.

1. Google Apps Premier Edition – Watch out Microsoft Office. Google has released an office suite that includes Gmail, Google Docs and Spreadsheets, Google Calendar, Google Talk and other business related programs. The basic suite is offered for free to anyone but there is also the Premier Edition available for $50 which gives you some more features and preferences to customize it towards your business. Google Apps still aren’t up to par with Microsoft Office but given some more time, it may be a serious contender.

3. Nintendo Wii - There was an extreme amount of hype over the last year about video game systems. Sony was releasing the long awaited PlayStation 3, XBOX was the first to release theirs with the XBOX 360 and nobody expected much out of the Nintendo Wii. The Wii has proven to be the hottest gaming system around and you are lucky if you can find one in a store. The Wii has an innovative motion sensored control that gets gamers up off the couch and moving around. With exciting new games, the Nintendo Wii is a great gaming system for the whole family; a feature that isn’t so common in the Sony PlayStation 3 and XBOX 360.

16. Canonical Ubuntu – The latest Linux release from Canonical is going to be featured as an operating system from Dell. The latest Ubuntu features very impressive security fixes and an interface that welcomes new Linux user. Ubuntu is the strongest Linux operating system out there currently and may change people’s mind about trying a new operating system.

35. Mozilla Firefox 2 – Firefox entered the scene in previous years with an exciting new browser that rivals the standard Internet Explorer browser. Many have tried to create a more functional browser but few have succeeded. Mozilla Firefox must have been a threat to Microsoft because in the first updated Internet Explorer browser in years, Internet Explorer copied many of the innovative features offered in Firefox. Mozilla’s Firefox has a strong following from the open source crowd. It’s another awesome new product that Microsoft is going to have to keep its eyes on in the future.

58. Digg.com – More and more Internet users are jumping on the Web 2.0 bandwagon and getting involved in the content that makes up the web. Digg.com is one of the most popular social bookmarking sites that allows you to “digg” articles that are submitted by other users. The voting concept puts articles on the front page that are truly interesting to many people. If you don’t like the article, you can also bury it and vote it down from the front page.

74. Meebo – This free web based instant message service is the perfect match for any multi-messenger users. At meebo.com, you can log in to all of your instant messenger services with just one simple log in and all of your buddy lists are combined into one. It makes using multiple messengers very simple. No annoying software updates to worry about. Meebo is growing worldwide and is becoming more and more popular every day.

79. TiVo Series3 – Anyone who has ever owned a TiVo or DVR knows that they cannot live without it. With the new TiVo Series3, you can finally record cable HD to your TiVo for playback. It is a little bit expensive but if you’re paying the big bucks for HD, you need a method to record it.

For a full list of the top-100 rankers, go and check the article at PC World.

If you are in the market for a new cell phone, then listen up. The cell phone search has gotten much more difficult with so many options out there. In this article, I will give tips for finding the perfect cellular phone. Hopefully, you will leave feeling more informed and ready to make a buying decision.

Sometimes, you can get a cell phone for a cheaper price if you sign a contract with a certain mobile phone carrier. Do your research on these mobile phone carriers and you will be ahead of the game. You must also look into the add-ons such as texting and special features that may cost a little bit more. There are almost always catches when it comes to these special deals. Make sure to read those contracts extremely closely or you could wind up getting burnt. If the deal looks really good, then there is a chance that they did not include certain things such as texting or different messaging. Alltel is one company that is known to do this so keeping a close eye on their contracts would be in the best interest of the customer.

Some strange people think that phones are simply for calling other people. If, by chance, you are one of those folks who wants to use a phone for exclusive calling purposes, then you do not need certain extra features. When they offer you things like a camera, ring tones, video capability, or messaging, simply tell them that you do not need it. In addition, you must find a cell phone that is respected for its calling merits instead of its added features. You can save a lot of money by losing out on these special features and you can use that money to go towards a better cell phone plan with more coverage area or a greater number of minutes.

What if you are one of those folks who likes a little bit on the side to go along with your calling ability? Some folks could be described as mid-range phone users. Those are the people who like to have a little bit more out of their phone, but do not need certain things could be described as being over the top. If you are in this category, then you probably do not need something like multimedia capability. This should also save you a good bit on the costs. If you opt to have a phone that gives you a whole lot of capability, then you should look towards a phone that has mega pixel capability, mp3 playback, and the option of adding Bluetooth. Before you can get a good phone for you, you must determine your categorical needs. Generally, the most advanced phones should be only for people who use those phones for business needs. These people are those folks who look like they could cook a meal with their cell phone and they have to have the phone for emailing people and other things. You might think that these things sound nice, but do you really need them? Consider this before selecting a “super phone.”

Phones are an expensive investment that you have to try to protect. When you are in the store looking for a phone, you will understand how much they cost. If you are a guy or girl who simply can not keep up with anything, then you might consider getting insurance with your cell phone. Likewise, this will guard against any sort of damage with your phone. This will probably cause you an additional monthly fee, but it will save you big time if you if that phone gets lost or broken. Be careful with insurance, though. Most, if not all policies, will not cover you in the case of a wet cell phone. Drop it in the sink? You are probably out of luck. Fall into the pool with your phone in your pocket? You’re in trouble. Ask what the policy covers, because if it excludes all of those unforeseeable circumstances, then it is probably no good to you. If you are committing money to the insurance policy, then it must be worth your dollar.

Make sure that you find out everything that you can about the cell phone you are about to buy. Many things are not what they seem when you first buy the phone. Most of these companies will try to trick you with extra or added charges and they will get away with it. Make sure that you find out from the cell phone dealer how to work some of the features that you may not understand how to use. These people are paid to give you the right information about your cell phone. If you leave the dealership with less than perfect information, then you are cheating yourself and you run the risk of losing out on your phone.

If you are looking to get some accessories for your phone, then make sure to buy them from a licensed dealer. In this case, you might pay a little bit more for your products, but they will be much more effective. In addition, they may have some sort of warranty. As a person who has had trouble with car phone chargers in the past, it always helps to have a really nice charger that you can rely on. When you are riding down the road and your cell phone dies, you will wish that you had a better cell phone charger.

Unless you are living under a rock (and possibly even there) you know that Apple’s iPod is the hottest selling mp3 player ever made. This portable music player has taken over its industry and become a household name. With the impressive popularity of Apple’s iPod, thousands of accessories from all sorts of manufacturers came next. With so many businesses selling the same accessories, you need to make sure you are getting a quality made accessory from a strong name brand. Here are some of the best and most popular iPod accessories out there today:

• iTrip FM Transmitter made by Griffin – Everyone is familiar with listening to their iPod through a set of headphones but with the iTrip FM Transmitter you can listen to your tunes through your car stereo without any installation troubles. Connect the iTrip transmitter to your iPod, tune your car stereo to the right channel and your music will play through your car or home speakers. You’ll never have to shuffle through that big book of CD’s again.
• Bose SoundDock – There is no better iPod sound docking system available than the Bose SoundDock. Bose is known for its dominance in the speaker world and their iPod compatible dock is no different. It’s simple and clean appearance blends in well in any home and office and comes in black or white to match your iPod. It’s compatible with most iPod’s and also charges your iPod while is plays your music. Also included is a small remote that will control the volume and some basic iPod functions. The Bose SoundDock fits in with Bose’s line of somewhat pricey equipment but you will not be disappointed.
• Shure E3c-n Sound Isolating Earphones – For true sound lovers, the first upgrade you must make to your iPod are the headphones. Apple’s iPod come with a standard set of earphones but if you are seeking truly great sound and portable headphones, the Shure E3c-n sound isolating earphones are truly music to your ears. These earphones will give you the best sound while maintaining their portability. The Shure E3c-n earphones also come in white or black to match your iPod.
• Apple iPod Sock Set – This accessory comes straight from Apple and its one that iPod user must have. This product comes with 6 different colored socks to keep your iPod safe from scratches and dirt. Anyone who has scratched the screen of their iPod knows the value of this simple accessory. With 6 different colors you can mix it up on a regular basis. This iPod protector is as much a fashion accessory as a screen protector.
• iGuy – This little iPod accessory may not be completely necessary for all iPod users but if you’ve ever seen it, you know you’ll want one. iGuy serves two purposes. It’s a fully rubberized protective case that will help you if you ever drop or scratch the outside of your iPod. The more entertaining function of this iPod accessory is the bendable and posable arms that make the iGuy your little companion. You slip your iPod into the iGuy to protect form scratches and dings but it also stands your iPod up and keeps you entertained.

There is no shortage of available iPod accessories out there. Be careful of buying lesser known brands that may turn out to be low quality. One of the great attractions of Apple’s iPod is the available accessories that allow you to stand out from the other millions of iPod owners. However, no iPod is complete without a new set of headphones, a protective case and a transmitter to crank out the tunes no matter where you go.