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Hi-Grade DMS Extreme Xtc2_02 review

The Xtc2_02 is designed to be the heart of your multimedia world, storing photos, music, recording television and playing hi-def Blu-ray movies on your big-screen television. It's large and slightly noisy, but it has plenty of hard drive space Read more

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6 February 2007 by Rory Reid

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Sony Vaio VGC-RC204 review

The Sony Vaio VGC-RC204 is the first PC to come equipped with a Blu-ray disc drive. The long-awaited optical format allows dozens of gigabytes of data to be stored on a single disc. This makes the RC204 an attractive prospect for video editors or anyone who needs large backups, but sadly it won't play Blu-ray movies in full high definition Read more

£1,799

15 June 2006 by Rory Reid

CNET UK > Reviews > Computers > Laptops

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Sony Vaio S5VP review

Featuring the Intel 915GM chipset and the latest iteration of Centrino, the S5VP is ideal for those who want a truly portable laptop that can still deliver strong performance. It's not perfect, though -- it runs hot, it's occasionally noisy and it's pricey Read more

£1,799

10 January 2006 by Rory Reid

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Shuttle XPC P2 3700G review

If you thought Shuttle small-form-factor PCs were dainty, then think again. The XPC P2 3700G provides enough grunt to embarrass most desktops twice its size. If you've ever fancied a miniature PC with Alienware-type performance, you're looking in the right place Read more

£2,432

29 November 2006 by Rory Reid

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Alienware Aurora 7500 (FX-60) review

The Aurora 7500 is the perfect showcase for Alienware's ability to produce high-performance PCs. Its specification makes for impressive reading -- Alienware has equipped it with not one, but two of the latest graphics cards, 1 terabyte of physical storage and the fastest gaming processor available Read more

£3,451

10 April 2006 by Rory Reid

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Expert Technologies Fusion Multi Media PC review

A Media Center PC with extensive PVR functions, the Fusion blends in with your under-TV tech, and its hybrid digital/analogue tuner lets you watch and record a host of terrestrial Freeview channels -- all for under £800. But it's badly let down by very noisy fans Read more

£763

7 December 2005 by Rory Reid

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Compaq Presario SR1729 review

The sheer number of mid-range desktops available makes it difficult to make a buying decision, but it also means you can pick up bargains such as this Presario SR1729. It's by no means the sexiest of PCs, but it is a competent all-rounder that Compaq has blessed with a generous specification and modern components Read more

£799

4 May 2006 by Rory Reid

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The world's sexiest laptops

Portability and power are the two of the biggest factors to consider when choosing a laptop. But sheer aesthetic excellence is arguably just as important for the style-conscious user Read more

16 June 2006 by Rory Reid

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Hauppauge WinTV-PVR TV Anywhere review

Hauppauge's 'HardPVR' model, with dedicated hardware MPEG-2 encoder chip, doesn't rely on your computer's CPU to take the strain of recording video -- making all the difference to a slow PC. It's compatible with Orb, letting you stream live TV, photos, music and video to a Web-enabled laptop or mobile phone Read more

£100

9 November 2006 by Rory Reid

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Acer Aspire E300 review

The 64-bit Gamer version of the Aspire E300 uses a single-core Athlon 64 3500+ CPU, Windows XP Home Edition and a 200GB hard drive. Particularly good value for money, it produces respectable gaming performance for only £600, a bargain in our book -- and it doesn't make you look like a car-modding chav Read more

£489

18 January 2006 by Rory Reid