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Dual Shock 3 hands-on

How does the new Dual Shock 3 differ from the Sixaxis controller?

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may be only a practice lap for the real thing, but it's a beautiful joyride while it lasts.

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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (Japanese)

The release date for GT5 has slipped more times than an Olympic speed skater, so to keep fans interested there's a Prologue version available. It's only in Japanese at the moment though.

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ViewSonic NextVision N3260w (32-inch LCD)

ViewSonic needs to improve picture quality and usability to compete with the big boys -- ultimately you get what you pay for.

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Blu-ray more scratch-resistant than DVD

Blu-ray discs are more resistant to damage caused by scratches and fingerprints than DVDs due to a TDK hard coat applied to the surface of the disc, according to proponents of the storage format.

Sony sued over Blu-ray

California-based Target Technology alleges patent infringements in PS3 maker's latest optical disc technology.

Netflix picks Blu-ray, rattles HD DVD

If Warner Bros.' decision to go exclusively with Blu-ray Disc was an industry-rattling earthquake, Monday's news that Netflix would begin to phase out HD DVD rentals is an inevitable aftershock: much smaller impact, potentially damaging, and still leaves everyone feeling unsettled.

FAQ: What's next in HD video fracas?

HD DVD isn't dead, at least not quite. That leaves many options and potentially expensive mistakes for consumers.

Sony says sayonara to father of PlayStation

It appears the disappointing PlayStation 3 has claimed its first executive victim inside Sony.

How to connect your HDTV

In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

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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CD Recovery Toolbox Free 1.1.8

Recover data from damaged disks.

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CD Recovery Toolbox Free 1.1.8

Recover data from damaged disks.

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Multi Data Rescue 2.1

Recover files from damaged, scratched, or defective discs and digital media.

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Multi Data Rescue 2.1

Recover files from damaged, scratched, or defective discs and digital media.

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Nero 8 Ultra Edition 8.3.2.1b

Burn video, audio, and data CDs and DVDs.