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World's first organic light emitting diode TV.

World's first mode-locked silicon evanescent laser.

World's highest capacity 2.5in portable external hard disk drive.

World's fastest now even faster.

World's first carbon-free processor.

World's first 20x DVD burner offers 1.5Gbps transfer rate.

World's fastest drive, vendor claims.

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World's largest superconducting magnet ready to tackle the big questions ofthe universe.

World's first 3-inch VGA flat panel.

World's Fastest Notebook.

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