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Dell XPS M1710 (Blu-ray)

A solid all-round multimedia notebook with the grunt to back up its price tag, those expecting something light and cheap should look elsewhere.

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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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Dell XPS 420

Dell widens the target market for the XPS, scoring a few hits and misses.

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Dell XPS One

Fantastic looks and good media capabilities, but Dell's XPS One is very pricey

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Dell Inspiron 1520

With a bevy of component options and colour choices -- plus a low starting price -- the Dell Inspiron 1520 series looks poised to be a favourite among home users.

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LG: No go on combo of Blu-ray, HD DVD

Will the competing next-generation optical disc standards ever meet in the same device? Not for now, it seems.

Forrester: Blu-ray winning drawn-out format war

Sony's Blu-ray format for next-generation DVD drives will win over Toshiba's rival HD DVD format, analyst firm Forrester predicted on Wednesday - but it won't be a quick victory.

FAQ: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray

Microsoft and Intel want one format for new DVDs, Dell and HP want another. But why, and who, if anyone, is likely to win?

Dell unleashes 15.4-inch XPS laptop

Dell has announced a new laptop in the XPS range -- the M1530 -- which in the company's words is "like the M1330, but bigger".

A hi-def DVD combo? Don't bank on it

For consumers, a device that could play both HD DVDs and Blu-ray discs would take much of the risk out of adopting the new video players -- but one may not arrive for a long time.

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

Blu-ray & HD DVD reach Australia, sort of

Next-generation DVD players are finally washing up on Australian shores. Trouble is, there's no content to go with them. Asher Moses gives you the low-down.

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?

Feelin' the vibe at Intel's Viiv launch

Intel, accompanied by a slew of launch partners, today unleashed Viiv on the Australian market. More of a platform than a product, Intel is hoping that Viiv will do for the lounge room PC what its Centrino brand has done for Wi-Fi notebooks.

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.

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.