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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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HP Pavilion dv7-1005tx

While everyone scrambles for the latest low-spec netbook, the DV7 takes the opposite route, promoting itself as the ultimate entertainment notebook. It's almost right, too.

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ASUS M70SA

With a mass of storage and a large breadth of features, the M70SA from ASUS is a solid performer and a decent media centre/desktop replacement to boot.

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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.

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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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Blu-ray burns for interactive content

Flashy features could tempt consumers--and that tempts Hollywood, which could help Blu-ray beat out a rival technology.

Sony Blu-ray notebooks to hit Australia in July

It's game on in the next-generation DVD battle. Hot on the heels of Toshiba's release of Australia's first HD DVD equipped notebook, Sony has announced that it will be bringing in Blu-ray in the form of the VAIO VGN-AR18 laptop from next month.

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".

HD video podcasts come to iTunes -- and Apple TV

One of our biggest complaints with the Apple TV was the dearth of HD video content, but HD content has finally arrived on iTunes -- and it's free.

What will you do with 100Mbps Bluetooth?

Bluetooth industry body announces plans to boost the wireless standard using ultra-wideband technology, but what will this enable and will we see another format war ignite over competing 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.

Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!

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.

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.

BD-Live: Blu-ray's secret weapon or bust?

With Disney set to make BD-Live available on all its new releases we look at the technology behind this Blu-ray feature and whether it's worth having.

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?

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.

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.

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