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March 19, 2007
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Acer Aspire 9300-5005 The Acer Aspire 9300-5005 desktop replacement laptop sports a beautiful 17-inch screen and a low price tag, but second-rate components make it best for someone with modest multimedia needs... HP Pavilion dv9000t... Dell XPS M1710... |
PC Magazine
June 1, 2008
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Enough for High-Def? What adapters do you need to view high-def content on your computer? |
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July 2006
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DVD Goes High-Def High-definition DVD products are here, but consumers still face a thorny dilemma as two incompatible formats battle for their dollars. |
PC Magazine
January 22, 2007
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HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7690n PC The first HD DVD tower desktop from HP brings crisp multimedia playback to an already competent multimedia system. All you need is Windows Vista and you'll have all the buzzworthy tech in your hands. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2005
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The High-Def DVD War In the seesaw battle over which high-definition DVD technology will become the next standard, two companies have finally made a commitment. |
PC Magazine
April 30, 2007
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LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive The LaCie d2 is a pricey external Blu-ray drive with a good software bundle. |
PC World
August 23, 2006
Robert Luhn |
Best PC Upgrades The PC you need for tomorrow's tasks may be the one you own today after you upgrade its performance in one or more key areas. We show you how. |
PC Magazine
January 29, 2007
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HP Pavilion dv9000t (Vista) If you're ready to jump on the HD DVD bandwagon, the dv9000t offers the best playback software and features on a desktop-replacement laptop. |
PC World
June 2004
Tom Mainelli |
Make a Media-Savvy PC Here's how to custom-design a machine to handle TV and music with aplomb--or just make your current system more entertaining. |
PC World
February 2006
Baguley, Mainelli & Baguley |
Greater Graphics You don't have to be a gamer to benefit from a better graphics card. Our lab tests identify the best choices with EVGA's e-GeForce 6800 GS coming out on top. |
PC Magazine
October 10, 2007
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Better Graphics On a Budget These six graphics cards feature low prices and decent performance. How do they compare with their higher-priced, enthusiast-level counterparts? And is it time for an upgrade? |
PC World
July 25, 2006
Allen & Perenson |
Toshiba and Sony Laptops Sport Next-Gen DVD The Qosmio G35-AV650 and VAIO VGN-AR190G offer HD DVD and Blu-ray, respectively. |
PC Magazine
January 1, 2008
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PC to HDTV the Right Way The typical home PC is no longer just for homework and accounting. It's now the entertainment hub of the household. |
PC Magazine
March 14, 2007
Cisco Cheng |
Acer TravelMate 8210-6038 The Acer TravelMate 8210-6038 is a high-performance business laptop with some multimedia-friendly components. |
PC Magazine
December 20, 2006
Loyd Case |
The PC Magazine 2007 Upgrade An upgrade guide to help you choose the components best suited to your needs based on three different PC usage models. |
PC World
April 2006
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PC Magazine
January 3, 2007
Cisco Cheng |
Fujitsu LifeBook N6420 The Fujitsu LifeBook N6420's HD DVD-ROM is a nice addition, but the company will need to add an HDMI or DVI out port, more RAM, and an internal remote sensor to compete with Media Center notebooks from HP and Toshiba. |
PC Magazine
March 13, 2007
Jan Ozer |
MyDVD 9 Studio Premier MyDVD 9 Studio Premier packs a lot of value for standard-definition DVD production, but all that functionality increases complexity... Nero 7 Ultra Edition Enhanced... Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus... |
PC Magazine
May 15, 2007
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ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT If the promised driver update can fix the noise issue, we'd gladly call the ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT the best $400 card around, even though the power requirements are steep. Until then, we have to ding it for power and noise issues. |
PC World
January 2005
Patrick Norton |
These Hot Graphics Got Game The spotlight this month shines on powerhouse graphics boards, including new PCI Express models. |
PC Magazine
April 30, 2007
Cisco Cheng |
OWC Mercury Pro SW-5582 The OWC Mercury Pro SW-5582 external Blu-ray drive can store massive amounts of data, but getting movies to play easily from it is another story. |
PC Magazine
July 5, 2006
Robert Heron |
Samsung BD-P1000 A stylish and capable DVD player that unleashes the full capabilities of the Blu-ray format. Unfortunately, the initial Blu-ray titles are a reminder that there are lots of older films that need some TLC before they will look great in HD. |
Popular Mechanics
November 7, 2009
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How to Build a Powerful Home Theater PC for Less Than $500 This is the easiest home theater PC you'll ever put together -- until the next breakthrough product comes along! |
PC World
September 2004
Tom Mainelli |
First PCI Express Graphics Cards Arrive Cards based on the new bus have more impact on future graphics headroom than on immediate performance gains. |
PC Magazine
December 20, 2006
John C. Dvorak |
The Perfect PC 2007 Your next PC will have some powerful technology, including a multicore CPU, a few graphics cards, maybe a terabyte hard drive. |
PC World
February 26, 2007
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Motherboards: Power at the Right Price If you want the newest CPU, graphics, and storage technologies, you need a motherboard that can support them all. Our lab tests reveal great boards that won't break the bank. |
PC Magazine
April 4, 2007
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PC Magazine
June 22, 2004
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Buy or Build Your Perfect PC We help you make the right decision by examining the current computer technologies. |
PC Magazine
January 12, 2007
Cisco Cheng |
Gateway NX570X Budget-friendly, a stable design, and great performance are compelling reasons to consider the Gateway NX570X as your next business laptop... Dell Inspiron E1705... HP Pavilion dv9000t... |
PC Magazine
October 23, 2009
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HP Pavilion p6267c-b The HP Pavilion p6267c-b is a stylish quad-core desktop with a generous amount of memory, good-sized hard drive, and a beautiful 25-inch LCD monitor... HP TouchSmart 300-1007... Compaq Presario CQ5210f... etc. |
PC World
June 14, 2007
Kirk Steers |
The Cheapskate's Guide to Supercharging Your PC Overclock your CPU, upgrade your graphics, and swap out your motherboard to give your PC a boost. |
PC Magazine
April 5, 2007
Robert Heron |
LG Super Blu Player (BH100) LG delivers the first set-top player that supports HD DVD and Blu-ray movies. |
PC World
February 25, 2007
Anush Yegyazarian |
Upgrade Your Home Entertainment Larger HDTV sets, better color, more playback and recording choices. |
PC World
November 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
Most Monitors Won't Play New HD Video Vista's content protection will block or blur high-def movies on today's displays. |
PC World
January 28, 2008
Melissa J. Perenson |
LG Super Blu BH200 Dual-Format HD Player The BH200 offers two high-def formats in one player, but its price is too high. |
PC World
July 26, 2006
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An Elegant Player for High-Def Movies Samsung's Blu-ray DVD player proves to be well-crafted but pricey. |
PC Magazine
October 8, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Lenovo C300 (3012-2DU) The Lenovo C300 (3012-2DU) is the best of a new class of up-and-coming PCs: the all-in-one nettop. |
PC World
January 1, 2008
Jon. L. Jacobi |
First Tests: AMD's Phenom CPU Won't Scare Intel AMD's new CPU has impressive technology but turns in disappointing performance. Can AMD remain competitive if its high-end processor isn't much faster than a year-old Intel CPU? |
PC World
September 2004
Dahl & Baguley |
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PC World
May 22, 2007 |
Game Time for DirectX 10 To get the most out of the new technology for realistic games, you'll need a graphics board designed to handle it. |
PC World
February 25, 2008
Yardena Arar |
For True High-Def Movies, Discs Are Best--for Now Services for downloading or streaming movies sound great, but not if you're looking for 1080p HDTV content. |
PC Magazine
May 17, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
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PC Magazine
March 3, 2010
Daniel S. Evans |
How to Build a Kid's Desktop PC Building a kid's desktop PC is fairly simple it won't be a huge drain on your wallet. |
PC World
May 29, 2008
Melissa J. Perenson |
Now Playing: High-Def Movies Whether you choose a Blu-ray Disc player or opt to access your video from the Web, here are the best options for watching high-definition movies on your TV. |
PC World
November 29, 2007
Melissa J. Perenson |
High-Def Player Prices Plunge Both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD players have come down in price this year. |
InternetNews
April 12, 2007
Andy Patrizio |
Who Is Drawing Out The High-Def DVD Stalemate? The split in HD DVD format has irritated many of those involved and resulted in consumer confusion over both formats. |
PC World
September 2002
Anush Yegyazarian |
Buyers' Guide to Office & Home PCs Even inexpensive PCs are very capable and now boast many features that were once exclusive to high-end systems. |
PC World
March 2004
Alexandra Krasne |
Building a Better System Assembling your own PC starts with the right motherboard. We look at eight boards and show you what to look for. |
