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Jasper Hunting 101: Waiting for the 65nm Xbox 360
by Michael Andrawes on 10/6/2008

On the verge of buying a new Xbox 360? The first models to include a 65nm GPU and CPU are on their way. Their arrival is imminent, but read on to see what you can do to help identify ones as soon as they hit.

Apple's iPhone 3G Firmware 2.1 Update: More Battery Life?
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 9/30/2008

I ran some quick tests on the latest iPhone firmware which claims to improve battery life. While talk times didn't improve, battery life while using data did go up.

Anand Reviews the Apple iPhone 3G
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 7/16/2008

It's time for round two of the iPhone. Apple managed to create and steal its own hype with the iPhone 3G. On the one hand we got a new iPhone, on the other hand we got tons of new features for the old iPhone as well. There's a lot of sifting to do, so let's get started.

iPhone 3G Preview - Buying Today? Find out if you Should
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 7/11/2008

We're hard at work on a full iPhone 3G review, but here are some of our initial impressions for those of you buying today. The big features are 3G and assisted GPS, as it turns out, their usefulness will really depend on how you use your phone.

iPhone 3G - First Battery Life Results
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 7/11/2008

We just got the first battery life test results back, and as expected, they aren't good. The iPhone 3G lasts a bit over 3 hours in 3G mode while surfing the web.

Anand's Home Theater PC - Part I: The First Builds
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 5/1/2008

I've been building a theater now for several months, but more recently I've been focusing on building a HTPC to drive the whole thing. Follow me on my journey for the perfect HTPC...

iPod vs. Zune: January 2008 High End MP3 Player Roundup
by Ryan Smith on 1/21/2008

We're re-launching our gadget coverage, starting with a look at the latest high-end MP3 players from Apple and Microsoft

Microsoft's Xbox 360 goes 65nm: Falcon Dissection and Power Consumption
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 11/15/2007

With Intel shipping 45nm CPUs and AMD is moving 55nm GPUs, it's about time that Microsoft made the transition to 65nm in the Xbox 360. We tell you how to identify a 65nm console, talk about die size reductions, the red ring of death and power savings of course. These new Xboxes use less power under load than the old ones did at idle!

No 3G on the iPhone, but why? A Battery Life Analysis
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 7/13/2007

We look at the impact of 3G vs. EDGE on battery life, as well as Wi-Fi vs. EDGE on the iPhone. Did Apple make the right decision by stripping its most important product to date of a fast cellular standard?

Apple's iPhone: The Future is Here
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 7/2/2007

In the coming pages we'll walk through the iPhone, looking at what it does right and what it does wrong.  We'll figure out what it needs, and maybe what we could expect in the near term from Apple.  We'll look at its competitors; the argument that the iPhone does nothing new is valid, but is that ultimately what matters?  And we'll look ahead to the long term significance of the iPhone and where Apple wants to take it. 

Apple's iPhone Dissected: We did it, so you don't have to
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 6/29/2007

Want to know what's inside the iPhone? So do we.

Apple iPhone: Unboxed
by Anand Lal Shimpi on 6/29/2007

Like many others waiting in line around the country, we finally laid hands on our iPhone. As we work on the review we'd like to provide you with some shots of the unboxing process, as well as some initial feedback on use with other SIM cards.

The New Theater 650 TV Tuner Solution from ATI
by Josh Venning on 6/14/2006

The latest installment of the Theater series of TV tuner cards from ATI has some impressive new features. We'll take a look at them and see how the 650 stands up to the older Theater 550 and the recently reviewed NVIDIA DualTV MCE.

NVIDIA DualTV MCE TV Tuner
by Josh Venning on 5/19/2006

The NVIDIA DualTV MCE looks to be a cut above the rest with the ability to record/watch two separate programs at once. We'll see how it compares with two other TV tuners from ATI.

Speech Recognition - Ready for Prime Time?
by Jarred Walton on 4/21/2006

Have you ever tried out speech recognition and been underwhelmed? Do you yearn to play the role of Scotty and call out instructions to your computer? We take a look at the current state of some speech recognition packages and see how they fare.

HTPC – TV Tuner Reviews
by Jarred Walton on 12/7/2005

Ever thought of using your PC as a Home Theater device? We have some advice along with several of the more interesting TV Tuners, and we're going to put them through their paces and see if there's a card out there worth purchasing.

X-Fi and the Elite Pro: SoundBlaster's Return to Greatness
by Derek Wilson on 8/30/2005

Creative has jam-packed quality and features galore into their newest line of sound cards based on X-Fi technology. The end result is a very high quality product, but is it worth the money?

Winter Audio Reference: On-Board, Consumer, and Pro Solutions
by Derek Wilson on 2/3/2005

AnandTech is bringing back audio reviews with a look at offerings from Creative, Intel/Realtek, and Echo Audio.

Gearing up for HDMI on the Desktop
by Kristopher Kubicki on 1/17/2005

Although the eventual DVI replacement has already penetrated the home theater market, HDMI is just starting to pick up in the PC world today. Let's take a look at the technology and what it means to PC users.

Bluetake's BT460EX Bluetooth Hi-Fi Audio Station Kit - A Quick Look
by Andrew Ku on 11/3/2004

Thermaltake's spin-off Bluetooth company takes a real crack at the Home Theater market. Let's take a peak at what resulted.

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