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Alienware Area-51 m9750

Alienware's flagship gaming laptop, the Area-51 m9750, has plenty of appeal for high-end gamers, but the alien head aesthetic seems dated, and newer components are right around the corner.

Acer TravelMate 8200

From a performance perspective, the fast Acer TravelMate 8200 does Intel's new Core Duo processor proud -- but its mediocre battery is hardly the five hours Intel promised.

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Reviews

  • Samsung WriteMaster SE-W164 USB 2.0 drive

    The no-frills WriteMaster SE-W164C isn't the fastest DVD burner around, but its decent overall performance and reasonable price make it a solid choice for casual users.

  • Onkyo TX-SR503

    Abundant features and stellar sound quality put this Onkyo receiver at the top of its class.

  • Onkyo TX-SR602S

    Despite the lack of a competent autosetup feature, this receiver is still a solid value.

  • Denon AVR-1705

    As long as you don't need tons of power, this is the midpriced receiver to get.

  • Asus DRW-1604P

    This drive handles double-layer media with aplomb, but its shortcomings make it a questionable choice.

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