In the late 1990s Merrill jumped into technology stocks too late, then got too close to Enron, where, the feds say, it helped slap together fraudulent deals.

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But if you do still have a PC lying around (we had to slap one together just for this review) the included software works, but just isn't perfect.

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As you can see, this two-and-a-half minute video illustrates why a properly planned and executed video stands a much better chance of being viewed, shared and acted upon than something you quickly cobble together and slap onto YouTube.

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