Tag: graphics card

Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition

While Core i7 presents a new performance paradigm, the heinously gluttonous Australian prices will need to come down before it's accepted by the mainstream.

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Fujitsu Lifebook E8420

Fujitsu's foray into Centrino 2 laptops is solid, but the competition is offering more features at a lower price.

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Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz)

Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.

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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.

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Asus M50Vm

The M50Vm is a great mid-weight laptop, with a few years of longevity in it as well. And at AU$1,999, it's definitely worth a look.

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Asus VW223B

The Asus VW223B is acceptable for its intended audience — those who need to add a second monitor cheaply, and are undemanding in its use.

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Acer Aspire Predator

Acer's Aspire Predator ticks most of the boxes for an enthusiast's machine, but the interior is a let down.

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Dell XPS 630

With its newest full-fledged gaming PC, Dell shows that it understands the mainstream gaming desktop as well as the high-end.

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Asus EN9600 GT

Nvidia's new GeForce 9600 GT graphics chip gives the Asus EN9600 GT some of the best bang-for-the-buck we've seen in a midrange 3D card.

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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.

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Asus EN9800GX2

Nvidia's new flagship 3D card delivers almost all the performance we expect for its price. We wouldn't blame Crysis fans for waiting to see what's in store later this year.

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Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

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Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT

Our early look at Nvidia's new midrange GeForce 6600 GT reveals an affordable 3D card with impressive performance.

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Apple MacBook Pro (2008 Edition, 2.4GHz)

A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature — expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.

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Acer Aspire m5630

The M5630 seems unable to decide if it's an entry level or a multimedia PC -- but might be a good first foray for entry level users who want to do both.

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Samsung PS42A450P1

The Samsung PS42A450P1 is a 42-inch plasma which features 100Hz motion compensation and is capable of displaying 3D games and videos.

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Acer Aspire M3200

Despite the quad-core processor and 4GB RAM, the M3200 is still a budget PC. If you're a bit strapped for cash and looking for a general purpose desktop, this might be the one for you.

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ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2

The ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 shows promise, but we would still wait until AMD works out the kinks before handing over your hard earned.

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MSI Wind

This is one of the best mini laptops so far — it's comfortable to use, has a good display and it's affordable.

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Sony VAIO LT VCG-LT28G

We're still trying to work out who the target market for the highly expensive LT VAIO is. Design-crazed multimillionaires, perhaps.

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