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    30 Days with Windows Vista

    By Brian Boyko   April 04, 2007

    Comparisons, conjecture, and controversy. Microsoft's new operating system is here, but is it ready for primetime? We spend 30 days with Windows Vista to see if it's worth the leap or if Microsoft should go back to the drawing board.

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    Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950

    By Keith Mullins   April 03, 2007

    It's a fact that many good things come on a stick, which includes the WinTV-HVR-950. It's a surprisingly effective USB device that delivers broadcast HD and analog cable television to laptops, with the added bonus of full PVR functionality.

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    Dell XPS 710 H2C

    By Josh Norem   April 02, 2007

    Dell has talked about competing head-to-head in the boutique gaming PC market for a while now. The company's first factory over-clocked and water-cooled gaming PC is the strongest sign yet that Dell is playing for keeps.

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    Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD: The War of the Formats

    By Gary Huff   March 26, 2007

    The high definition world is split between two camps: HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Which of these offers the better viewing experience and has the ability to deliver HD to your home theatre both now and in the future?

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    Hypersonic Phantom GX

    By Joey Seiler   March 21, 2007

    Premium integrator Hypersonic is back with a SFF built for gaming power. In previous evaluations, the company has had some issues with tech support and providing a good ownership experience for the money. Does it get it right this time?

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    SXSW Interactive Technology Conference Recap

    By Joey Seiler   March 19, 2007

    In the middle of the swirling festival of music and film, the geeks are also converging on Austin to talk about all things technical. We checked out the SXSW Interactive Conference to see what the future holds for gaming and consumer technology.

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    Editorial: Vista - Where's My Innovation?

    By Scott Unzicker   March 12, 2007

    Microsoft’s global influence is second-to-none. As a company, its products have revolutionized the consumer computer market by bringing an easy graphic interface to the masses. But really, that’s ancient history – where does Vista fit into that legacy?

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    Shuttle X200 Mini-HTPC

    By Tim Roper   March 12, 2007

    Shuttle's ultra-compact X200 has power-efficient hardware, a small physical footprint, and wireless connectivity - important factors for HTPCs these days. But has Shuttle sacrificed functionality in favor of space-saving design?

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    Xbox 360 Custom Case Installation

    By Steve Lynch   March 07, 2007

    We have always felt that the Xbox 360, while it is a wonderful console, is a bit too plain for our tastes. The solution? Complete case replacement for that out of warranty Xbox 360, the resulting look is truly impressive.

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    AVADirect Custom HTPC

    By Gary Huff   March 07, 2007

    AVADirect's previous evaluation went very well. The company proved that it could build a solid desktop and provide great support. But the true acid test of an integrator is building a stable and fully-featured HTPC. Did AVADirect pull it off?

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    30 Days with Linux

    By Brian Boyko   March 05, 2007

    Many people, daunted by Vista's hardware requirements and product activation issues, claim on various boards how they plan to "switch to Linux." We spend 30 days using nothing but Ubuntu Linux to find out if this is truly a viable alternative for the consumer.

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    Gateway FX530XG Gaming PC

    By Josh Norem   March 01, 2007

    Gateway’s FX series is billed as “ultimate technology” and is meant to compete with Dell’s XPS line, as well as offerings from boutique builders. We found the FX to be a great gaming PC, but did Gateway come through on the rest of the ownership experience?