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Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP
If you're happy to wait a few months for more Blu-ray content to land, the AR18GP is a powerful, multimedia-rich laptop whose only glaring omission is a TV tuner.
Sony VAIO VGN-AR49G
The Sony VAIO VGN-AR49G is without a doubt a premium multimedia machine with strong graphics performance and a Blu-ray drive. The high price may drive those with smaller wallets to Toshiba's HD-DVD machines which offer similar functionality (sans Blu-ray) though.
Samsung BD-P1000
Samsung's BD-P1000 is the first Blu-ray player to land in Australia. While it raises the bar for high-definition video with 1080p output, it also carries a lofty price tag.
First Blu-ray disc drive won't play Blu-ray movies
The first Blu-ray (BD) disc drive for desktop PCs is here, but be warned -- it won't play commercial BD movies.
Verbatim fires blanks, nudges Blu-ray ahead
Verbatim today announced the immediate availability of blank BD-R and BD-RW Blu-ray media, joining TDK and Sony as the three manufacturers shipping blank Blu-ray discs to Australia at this point in time. In contrast, HD-DVD blanks are still yet to arrive.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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