Web Watch: Wed, November 29th Edition

By Ian Bell
November 29, 2006

The definitive snapshot of the latest content and product evaluations from across the Internet.

Computing:

HP Pavilion m7690n Media Center TV PC @ CnetHow to build a quiet PC @ ExtremeTechHP Pavilion d4650y @ PCMagShuttle XPC P2 3700G @ HexusSapphire Radeon X1300 XT 256MB @ ThinkComputers.orgMSI K9N Neo-F Socket AM2 motherboard @ RbmodsMSI MEGA mPC 945 SFF @ PCStatsAMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ @ Digit-LifeXFX GeForce 8800 GTX  @ NordicHardwareAbit AW9D-MAX Motherboard @ Bonafide ReviewsSeagate Barracuda 750GB ES @ Tech GageMid-Range DIY Computer Buyer's Guide @ TheTechLoungeSapphire X1650 Pro 256 MB @ techPowerUpLTB Magnum USB 5.1 Headphones @ PhoronixToshiba Qosmio G30-102 @ TrustedReviewsHoliday 2006 PC Case Buyer's Guide @ ThinkComputers.org

 

Software:

Windows Vista Upgrade Guide @ WindowsAtoZ.comYahoo! Mail Beta, Take 2 @ PCMagSkype 3.0 @ PCMagMS Office 2007 Editorial @ bit-tech.netHow to choose an edition of Windows Vista @ VIA Arena

 

Connected Home:

Belkin F1PP000GN-SK Wi-Fi Phone Review @ Buzz Me BabyCompro VideoMate TV Tuners – T100 Digital and U500 DVB-T @ TweakTownAntec''s Fusion HTPC Case @ OCModShopWestinghouse DPG-0701 Widescreen Digital Photo Frame @ KrunkerZalman HD135 HTPC Case Review @ Bigbruin.comMyTVPal.com – North America's First 1080p High Definition IPTV Service @ eHomeUpgrade

 

Home Audio/Video:

neodigits H4000 1080p DVD Player @ I4UHDTV Insider Advice @ eCousticsPioneer VSX-82TXS @ CnetKnow your HDTV Options This Holiday Season @ Future LooksPhilips SRU9600 Universal Remote Control @ HardwareZoneToshiba Regza 32WLT68 32in LCD TV @ TrustedReviewsPanasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma HDTV, SA-XR57 A/V Receiver, DMR-EH55 DVR/DVD Recorder, and SB-TP100 Speaker System @ Home Theater MagazineVidikron Vision Model 50 DLP Projector @ AVRev.com

 

Mobile:

Bang & Olufsen Serene @ CnetLG enV (VX9900) @ CnetSamsung SPH-M610 @ CnetNokia 5300 XpressMusic @ Adrians Rojak PotMotorola Bluetooth - No Wires, No Limits @ Blue TomorrowBlackBerry Pearl @ XYZ ComputingPreview: Samsung M610 @ PhoneScoop

 

Portable Media:

Microsoft Zune @ ExtremeTechSony Network Walkman NW-S203F @ TrustedReviewsX-Micro F610 Music Video Player @ RbmodsToshiba gigabeat S60 60GB @ KrunkerMeizu miniplayer 4GB (PMP) @ HardwareZone

 

Photography:

Kodak EasyShare V705 Dual Lens Camera @ TrustedReviewsSanyo Xacti VPC-CA6 @ HardwareZone

 

Video Games:

Tony Hawk’s Project 8 (Xbox 360) @ TrustedReviewsWii and Bluetooth: A Perfect Pairing @ BlueTomorrowRTS Games: In Praise of Slowness @ OCModShopDark Messiah Might and Magic @ Game SpyreWarhammer: Dark Crusade @ bit-tech.netWar Front: Turning Point MP Demo @ Blues News