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Dell XPS M1710 (Blu-ray)
A solid all-round multimedia notebook with the grunt to back up its price tag, those expecting something light and cheap should look elsewhere.
Dell Studio 17
The Dell Studio 1735 is a decent laptop which is best for multimedia and casual gaming, but the glossy, hi-res screen isn't suited to general usage.
Dell Studio Hybrid
If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.
Dell SE198WFP
The Dell SE198WFP is a 19-inch monitor which presents excellent value for money, and a decent level of performance as well. Check our Australian review.
HD DVD vs. Blu-ray: who cares?
Since its 1997 debut, the DVD format has gone on to become perhaps the biggest success in the history of home theatre and consumer electronics. But will the current king of the video hill still be number one by the time it hits its 10th birthday?
Blu-ray burns for interactive content
Flashy features could tempt consumers--and that tempts Hollywood, which could help Blu-ray beat out a rival technology.
FAQ: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray
Microsoft and Intel want one format for new DVDs, Dell and HP want another. But why, and who, if anyone, is likely to win?
LG: No go on combo of Blu-ray, HD DVD
Will the competing next-generation optical disc standards ever meet in the same device? Not for now, it seems.
Forrester: Blu-ray winning drawn-out format war
Sony's Blu-ray format for next-generation DVD drives will win over Toshiba's rival HD DVD format, analyst firm Forrester predicted on Wednesday - but it won't be a quick victory.
DIY: Desktop buying guide
What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.
Laptops with Blu-ray or HD DVD drives onboard
Blu-ray may be the current talk of the town, but there's still a war going on. HD DVD and Blu-ray are not only competing for space in your home theatre, but inside your laptop as well.
Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?
Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?
Top 5 gaming notebooks
A samurai might have carried a sword in the past, but the modern virtual warrior whips out one of these top-end portables instead.
CES 2007: Computers and hardware preview
CES is the biggest consumer electronics show in the world. Here's some of the technology and trends we expect to see on the show floor.
Format wars: the tech that should have won
Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.
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