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9th September 2007 Archive

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  • Ch-ch-ch-changes

    Welcome to the new-look Register Hardware, the personal technology web site that goes from the lab to the living room to bring you the best news and product reviews of the coolest kit - and some of the clangers - coming out of the computer and consumer electronics worlds. In addition to an fresh, dynamic design, we've …

    Gadgets and Gizmos 9 Sep 2007, 13:48

  • AppleTV with my TV?

    Q&A

    I want to buy an AppleTV. I have a standard definition TV, but it is widescreen, and I know the AppleTV supports its resolution. But my TV only has composite and SCART inputs. Any ideas how I can link the AppleTV's HDMI or composite ports to my TV? I though about getting a HDMI to female DVI adaptor, then plugging in the DVI- …

    Q&A 9 Sep 2007, 13:48

  • Belkin wi-fi problem!

    Wireless not-work

    I bought a Belkin N1 wireless basestation about six months ago and I was really pleased with the range and speed I get in the places in my flat where I usually want to connect to the net. Not any more. In a couple of places the network appears to have vanished. I haven't changed the settings, I have rebooted the N1. There are a …

    Q&A 9 Sep 2007, 13:48

  • Best big TVs?

    Plasma vs LCD

    Simple question: plasma or LCD? I'm looking for a 37in screen (or thereabouts) and what I've seen of plasmas I like and what I've seen of LCDs I don't. Should I go plasma then? The price is putting me off, though, and the lack of free-to-air HD. Thoughts?

    Q&A 9 Sep 2007, 13:48

  • HD-DVD or Blu-ray?

    Best for movies

    Should I buy an HD DVD player or a Blu-ray Disc player - maybe a PS3, but I'm not a gamer? Or should I stay sitting on the fence? I do fancy 300 in HD, though...

    Q&A 9 Sep 2007, 13:48

  • MS confirms UK Xbox HD DVD drive price cut

    Microsoft has confirmed that recent rumours of a cut in the price of the Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on drive across Europe are correct. The manufacturer told Register Hardware that the drive will now retail for around €20 (£13/$27) less than before. According to a Microsoft representative, the player will now retail for £115 in the …

    Consoles 9 Sep 2007, 17:35