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ATI All-In-Wonder X600 Pro Review

ATI's new All-In-Wonder X600 Pro targets the casual multimedia enthusiasts, and comes with more software and features than ever before.

StudioTech U-22T Review

StudioTech's U-22T plasma TV stand features real wood veneer, European door hinges and a number of accessories to choose from.
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MSI Mega Player 516 Review

The MSI Mega Player 516 features a vibrant OLED display, 128MB, 256MB, or 512MB of internal memory as well as media card expansion.

MSI DR4-A DVD Writer Review

MSI's DR4-A features a well-rounded software package and a large 8MB internal buffer to help prevent writing errors. Can this 4x DVD writer compete with the new 8x burners?

Maxtor 6Y200M0 200GB Review

Maxtor's 6Y200MO is an extremely quiet 200GB 7,200 RPM hard drive with a Serial ATA interface. If you're looking for a quiet and fast drive, this might be the one for you.

Sony DRU-800A Review

With the Sony DRU-800A DVD Writer, Dual Layer technology is in full bloom. Write to both +/- Dual Layer media, and just about every other format out there at blazing speeds.
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Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Sigma Review

Review: The Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Sigma from Creative is an affordable headset that should satisfy all but the most hardcore gamers.

HP dvd400i Review

HP's dvd400i DVD+R/RW writer is currently the company's fastest home DVD writer. While it may not support both +/- formats, a lot of emphasis is put into the dvd400i's software package.

Plextor PlexWriter PX-708UF Review

Plextor's PlexWriter PX-708UF is the external version of their award winning PX-708A drive. Find out why we we think the PX-708UF doesn't live up to our expectations.

Plextor PlexWriter PX-708A Review

Plextor ups the ante with their new PlexWriter PX-708A DVD+/- drive capable of writing DVD+R media at blazing 8X speeds. Currently the fastest DVD+/- drive on the market, the PX-708A is king of the hill.

TDK AID+440BX Review

The TDK 440N Indi DVD is compared against the best Plextor has to offer. Does good looks alone help TDK's drive or is there a brutal punch packed behind the fancy dressing? Read on to find out.

Cowon iAudio X5 20GB Review

The Cowon iAudio X5 is the BMW of the MP3 player market. It looks spiffy, sounds great, but like BMW, has its share of problems.

Creative Labs Zen Vision 30GB Review

Creative Labs jumps ahead of the pack with their new Zen Vision. Slightly larger than an iPod, the Zen Vision shows off photos and plays both music and video.

ATi All-In-Wonder Radeon 8500 DV Review

With its Radeon core technology and the heavy multimedia capabilities, the ATI AIW 8500DV is great for gaming as well as just about anything else multimedia related.
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Savant Pro Remote X2 review: Easy to use and pleasing to the eye

Savant has the best-looking smart home remote control on the market right now.

HP w22 Review

The HP w22 is a big dissapointment coming from HP, and hopefully is not a sign of things to come from their monitor division.
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Sony Playstation 3 Unleashed

Well folks, Sony has finally released Playstation 3 information and it looks like Microsoft and its Xbox console need to be afraid -- the PS3 looks smoking hot!

Sony Ericsson T68I Review

Could the Sony Ericsson T68i be the best bang for your buck? With features like Bluetooth connectivity, synchornization with outlook and more the T68i is hard to beat.

Philips 32FD9954 Review

Philips new 32FD9954 32" Plasma television offers new plasma technology, high definition connectivity and a unique design to compliment any contemporary room.

LaCie 40 GB Pocket Drive Review

What do you get when you put both FireWire and USB 2.0 interfaces onto a pocket sized 40 GB hard drive? You get complete compatibility and portability.

Logitech MX700 Review

Logitech is hoping that with the introduction of their new MX700 cordless mouse, gamers may look at their product as a viable solution.

Motorola Timeport 270c Review

Not only can you talk hands free on your Timeport 270c, you can also conduct conference calls with other callers or people in the same room sharing your phone.

MPIO DMK 128MB Review

Once in a while we get our hands on a product so innovative in design and function that everyone here in the office cannot wait to get their hands on it. The MPIO-DMK MP3 player is one of those products.

Panasonic Allure Review

The Allure may be small, but it is packed with features. The Allure comes with a built in speakerphone, voice commands for calling, and more.

Turtle Beach AudioTron Review

What perked our interested in the Audiotron was that not only could it stream MP3's and music from your computer and the internet but was the fact that it was component width which meant that it fit right in with your other home theater components.

Apple iMac 17-inch Review

As lifestyle computing continues to emerge in the home we have no doubt that Apple will be at the forefront of this digital convergence. The 17" Apple iMac will not disappoint anyone looking for both style and substance.

Plextor PX-504A Review

Plextor's name and reputation has traditionally been synonymous with performance and quality. This time however, Plextor's new PX-504A DVD+R/RW drive is lacking their usual refinement.

Casio Exilim EX-S2 Review

Casio has introduced the successor to the Exilim EX-S1 digital camera with the EX-S2. The EX-S2 camera is stylish looking with a sharp stainless steel case and is incredibly intuitive to use; perfect for any occasion.

VPR Matrix 200A5 Review

The VPR Matrix 200A5 is a fantastic full featured laptop. It is packed with great components, looks sexy and is very innovative.

Sony VAIO PCG-Z1AP1 Review

Sony attempts to mesh form, function and features into their new VAIO PCG-Z1AP1, a Centrino based laptop. What Sony has produced in the PCG-Z1A1 is a beautiful masterpiece.

Maxtor 5000DV Personal Storage Review

Maxtor's new 5000DV external hard drive is both large and fast; perfect for those in need of a lot of storage. It also comes with built-in backup software that works at the touch of a button.

Gateway 450 XL Review

We have seen various iterations of laptops based off the Centrino processor and Gateway takes a different perspective with their 450XL notebook computer.

iRiver iMP-400 SlimX Review

iRiver's new SlimX 400 CD player proves that not only is there longevity in the CD, but there are countless ways to improve on the already reliable format.

JBL Invader 4.1 Review

Like the JBL Creature speakers, the Invaders have a radical design but get a power boost over their predecessor proving that you can have your cake and eat it too.

Nokia 5100 Phone Review

Based on the Series 40 platform the 5100 shares many common functions with the Nokia 7210, 6610 and 6100 series phones. The exterior design of the 5100 is out of this world.

Gateway M500S Review

Gateway's M500 laptop could quite possibly be the best multimedia laptop currently available on the market. But don't take our word for it, check out our review to see why the M500 shines above the rest.

Gateway Media Center XL Review

Gateway's Media Center XL is a valiant attempt to leave a distinguishable mark in a new emerging PC niche geared towards audio and video enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the Media Center XL slightly misses the target.

Sony VAIO PCV-RS220 Review

The Sony VAIO PCV-RS220 is Sony's latest entry level system in the sub $1000 market. Geared for the small office or home, the PCV-RS220 would be best suited for office work than gaming or any 3D related software.