Notebooks & Accessories
News: HP Updates Its DVD Writer
Hewlett-Packard has updated its popular Dc3000 device, an external VHS-tape-to-DVD burner, with the new DVD Moviewriter Dc4000. The Dc4000 writes at 8X speeds on DVD+R and DVD-R media and at 4X speeds on DVD+RW and DVD-RW media. The DVD burner will be available this spring for $299.
News: EMachines Notebooks Accelerate Into the Fast Lane
EMachines' latest notebooks feature 64-bit mobile processors from Advanced Micro Devices. The chips promise significantly faster speeds in handling data-intensive tasks such as audio encoding and games than the still-standard 32-bit processors. The top model, the M6807 ($1649), also ships with a DVD±RW drive, weighs about 7.5 pounds, and includes a six-in-one media reader, among other features. EMachines notebooks are sold at Best Buy and Circuit City.

















