I was taken aback by the new tablet PC requirement for incoming freshman engineers (CT: April 12). Though the arguments against tablets are many, the strongest against tablet PC's are two-fold. First ...

NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live?

Computers are vital for work or school. Computers can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars for a basic model to upwards of $3,000 for a top-of-the-line machine. Either way, purchasing a computer ...