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Best 1080p projectors

If you're looking for the ultimate big screen experience, then try out one of these full 1080p projectors. Perfect for big screen gaming, the Games, or Ripley's Game.

24/07/2008 04:41 PM

Best touchscreen mobile phones

Like lightning in our fingertips, touchscreens make us feel like tech-gods, controlling mobile menus with the flick of a finger. Check out our reviews of some of the best touchscreens on the market.

14/07/2008 01:07 PM

Best MP3 players for podcasts

Like to walk around town with strangers talking in your head? Podcast fans need an MP3 player that handles episodes and feeds with finesse. Here are our top three.

26/06/2008 12:16 PM

Tiny laptops, tiny price

Netbooks, mini-notes, call them what you will — these diminutive notebooks are taking the world by storm. We browse through what's on the market and what will soon be offered.

23/06/2008 11:56 AM

Which Canon digital SLR?

Which Canon digital SLR? Your heart's set on a Canon. How do you choose?

11/06/2008 04:30 PM

Top ultrathin MP3 players

Thin is in, so why not pick up a space-saving MP3 player? Here are some of our picks.

30/05/2008 01:43 PM

Best printers for homes on a budget

Whether you need a printer for your school work, personal documents, or work-at-home business, chances are you're looking for the best bang for your buck. Check out this list of our favourite low-cost printers, and save some of that hard-earned dough!

27/05/2008 03:15 PM

Best mid-range digital SLRs

These dSLR cameras cost between AU$1000 to AU$1500. They're not the cheapest models around, but they're worth the extra dough.

23/05/2008 05:05 PM

Best tiny MP3 players

Flash memory chips are tiny, meaning the players that use them can be small to the point of ridiculousness. Here are some of our favourite teeny little super guys.

21/05/2008 01:12 PM

Which IXUS? Choosing the right Canon ultracompact camera

CNET.com.au provides advice for choosing among Canon's Digital IXUS ultracompact digital camera models.

15/05/2008 11:08 AM

Best long zoom compact cameras

The average compact camera packs a 3x zoom, while anything larger than 10x qualifies as a megazoom or superzoom. But there's a growing number of cameras in the 3-10x hinterland that combine compact portability with distant-shooting goodness.

13/05/2008 04:14 PM

Samsung unveils new TVs, home theatre

Samsung has come out swinging with 1080p and picture quality its main weapons in order to attract your TV dollars in 2008.

12/05/2008 03:27 PM

Compact cameras that shine in the dark

Snapshot cameras generally don't perform well in low light, but some are better than others. We shed light on some of your options.

08/05/2008 09:49 AM

Mobile phones for Mother's Day

With Mother's Day just around the corner we've compiled a list of the best phones for mum, whoever she may be.

01/05/2008 05:45 PM

Laptops for Mother's Day

She's already juggling countless priorities and rushing from home to school to work and back again, so don't weigh her down with a heavy laptop.

01/05/2008 05:29 PM

Cameras and camcorders for Mother's Day

Give your mum a digital camera or camcorder this Mother's day and help her capture precious moments that will last a lot longer than chocolates or flowers.

01/05/2008 05:25 PM

MP3 for Mother's Day

Forget sneaking around in the kitchen in the early hours of Mother's Day trying to throw together a continental brunch for your dear mum. Wake her up with the sound of her favourite music, as heard via a new MP3 player, headphones or a sound system.

01/05/2008 05:21 PM

Digital SLRs that won't break the bank

Remember when it was common to drop AU$1000 on a nice digital point-and-shoot? These days, for around the same outlay, you can pick up a digital SLR camera.

01/05/2008 01:06 PM

Top 10 wireless modem/routers

Routers, particularly wireless ones, are always a bit of an unknown quantity. These are our top 10 picks for wireless routers and modem/routers, for you to be able to make a more informed choice.

01/05/2008 10:47 AM

Best receivers under $1500

AV receivers are the central hub of any home theatre system, and so we look at the best receivers available for under AU$1500.

28/04/2008 09:30 AM

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Apple's MobileMe woes continue

Apple continued to have problems with its new MobileMe service over the weekend and into Monday in the US, with several users unable to access their e-mail.
ABC unveils new Web TV platform

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation tonight unveiled its new online streaming platform, allowing users to watch TV shows on the internet.
Sony Ericsson unveils Walkman W595, W302 phones

Sony Ericsson not only unveiled the slimtastic W902 today, but it also took the lid off two other Walkman handsets: the W595 and the W302. Both will be available toward the end of this year.
More Australians using broadband than dial-up: ABS

Broadband now accounts for between 50-75 per cent of internet connections and the number of older Australians accessing the Web is increasing.
Electronics heavyweights unite to develop wireless HD video

Sony, Samsung and other consumer electronics heavyweights are uniting to support a technology that could send high definition video signals wirelessly from a single set-top box to screens around the home.
Car makers study impact of next-generation rechargeable cars

General Motors has joined with more than 30 utility companies across the US to help work out electricity issues that will crop up when it rolls out new electric vehicles in a little more than two years.
Servers in the home remain scarce

Microsoft tried to make fun of the notion of a home server with a faux children's book. However, it faces the real challenge of trying to convince consumers that they want to install a server at home.
ACCC warns 'iPhoners' on bill shock

Australia's competition watchdog has warned consumers to carefully consider their data allowances when using 3G mobile devices to avoid exorbitant excessive data charges, known in the industry as 'bill shock'.
Retailers pull iTunes gift cards from sale

iTunes gift cards are no longer available for purchase from stores including Coles, Myer, JB Hi-Fi and Target due to payment provider Bill Express going into administration.

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Vauxhall Insignia in photos

The Opel/Vauxhall Insignia replaces the unloved Vectra in Europe. Not only does the new name mean an attractive new style, but some interesting tech too.
New Chevrolet Camaro is a Commodore coupe of sorts

Chevy's Camaro has finally been revealed. Although its skin is all-American, it shares many of its components with the humble Holden Commodore.
Jeep Cherokee Sport diesel (2008) in detail

The Cherokee's made to climb boulders, not gain admission to a swanky bar. Here it is, up close and personal.
Pioneer 'Kuro' LCD sneak peek

It's been a big year for Pioneer. First it announced that it would be ceasing production on its own plasma panels and then we found out it would be producing an LCD TV, which on the face of it sounds like heresy.
BMW X6: the coupe-4WD mashup in-depth

We took BMW's polarising X6 coupe-cum-4WD for a spin around San Francisco and came away impressed by its excellent cabin electronics and handling, but it's far from being a practical car.
Citroen C3 Picasso: a people mover on a small canvas

Citroen has taken the wraps off its little people mover, the C3 Picasso, ahead of the Paris Motor Show in October. And like a good French car it has a certain je ne sais quoi.
Holy F1 Batman! The Batpod's gone public

We aren't going to make a secret of it: of all the superhero films out this year, we're most excited about The Dark Knight. As luck would have it, we've already spotted the Bat bike.
iPhone: Australia's first unboxing

Only hours after Australia's first iPhone was sold in Sydney, we eagerly unboxed a 16GB model to show you what to expect inside.
Australia's midnight iPhone launch

At midnight 11 July Optus became Australia's first mobile carrier to sell the iPhone 3G. We were on hand to witness the festivities and to finally play with Apple's much hyped handset.

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Oi!: Sony Ericsson W902: Style dictator, headphone hater

There are two key features a portable music player needs: first, the ability to play music and second, somewhere to put the headphones. Sony Ericsson's new W902, only gets one out of two right.
Oi!: Best free iPhone apps

If you're like us the first button you pressed on your brand-spanking new iPhone read "App Store". Check out our top free iPhone apps.
Oi!: Yes! Optus has no time for you

Optus says goodbye to bill-shock and the ancient concept of time itself, offering 'unlimited' calls and messages.
Oi!: Unlocked iPhone works with 3

While 3 Mobile begs for the iPhone 3G, tech-savvy Aussies are unlocking their iPhones and taking them to the iPhone-less telco.
Oi!: Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

Panasonic is spending some of the profits from all the Viera TVs and Lumix cameras we're buying in a socially responsible manner by taking up a scientific sponsorship with the Australian Museum.
Oi!: Video: Australia's first iPhone unboxing

We must love you guys so much. After braving the cold and battling the queues, we rushed this 16GB iPhone back to the labs so you could share this special moment with us.
Oi!: Australia's cheapest iPhone

Finding it hard to figure out which iPhone deal is the best value for money? We've got our calculators out and read the fine print to bring you this easy to follow breakdown of Australia's iPhone pricing.
Oi!: Chew on this iPhone alternative

iPhone buyers will likely be ignoring their families and pets to play with their new toy this Friday, but dogs can get in on the action with their own iBone toy.
Oi!: iPhone 3G: The waiting is getting old

A week out from the official release of the 3G iPhone, a queue has formed outside the Apple flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York. Is it just us or is queuing for Apple products so 2007?

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Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?
Yes! Optus has no time for you

Optus says goodbye to bill-shock and the ancient concept of time itself, offering 'unlimited' calls and messages.
ACCC warns 'iPhoners' on bill shock

Australia's competition watchdog has warned consumers to carefully consider their data allowances when using 3G mobile devices to avoid exorbitant excessive data charges, known in the industry as 'bill shock'.
Retailers pull iTunes gift cards from sale

iTunes gift cards are no longer available for purchase from stores including Coles, Myer, JB Hi-Fi and Target due to payment provider Bill Express going into administration.
BMW X6: the coupe-4WD mashup in-depth

We took BMW's polarising X6 coupe-cum-4WD for a spin around San Francisco and came away impressed by its excellent cabin electronics and handling, but it's far from being a practical car.
Apple iPhone vs Nokia N95

Will Apple's iPhone reshape the mobile phone market? Are there better devices actually available already? We put the iPhone head-to-head with its competition to see how it stacks up.
Samsung Omnia: Photo Gallery

We'd heard the rumours, we'd seen the pictures and finally we had a chance to play with Samsung's flagship phone Omnia for ourselves.
Top 5 PDA-phones

These hybrid devices combine the organisational features of a traditional PDA with the communication capabilities of a mobile phone. To make your life easier, here are our current top five picks.
Samsung U900: Hands on

After waiting six months since we first saw the U900 at the World Mobile Congress, we've finally had our chance to get our grubby mitts all over its adaptive touch window.

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Canon HF10

Canon's first flash-based camcorder, the Canon HF10, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.
Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

If sport or movies are your aim then plasma is still the king, and the Panasonic TH-42PZ800A offers a great picture for a great price.
Motorola MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone

For people who need an in-car hands-free speakerphone the MOTOROKR T505 will certainly do the job. It looks good and couldn't be simpler to use.
Tonium Pacemaker

The Pacemaker is a pricey but addictive toy for beat mixers, and a good way to experiment with song combos without having to lug records and turntables around.
Fujifilm FinePix J50

The J50 is strictly for beginners who want a simple shooter to start exploring the world of photography. While the extensive modes make up for the lack of fancy features, little has been done to salvage the less-than-desired image quality.

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Nokia 6220 Classic

Playing on the brunette-stereotype, the Nokia 6220 Classic is a 3G smartphone that transcends its demure looks with pragmatic appeal, a stand-out 5MP camera and assisted-GPS.
Nokia N96

The Nokia N96 is a step up from the Nokia N95 8GB and offers some truly mouth-watering features.
Sony Ericsson C902

The Nokia N96 is a step up from the Nokia N95 8GB and offers some truly mouth-watering features.
HTC Touch Pro

With the tech-savvy still drooling over the Touch Diamond, HTC has followed up with the announcement of the Touch Pro. The obvious difference is a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, though under the hood HTC has tweaked a few key specs.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

With high-speed data, a three-inch touchscreen and A-GPS, Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 looks to be the Windows Mobile equivalent of a hamburger with the lot.

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Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

If sport or movies are your aim then plasma is still the king, and the Panasonic TH-42PZ800A offers a great picture for a great price.
Motorola MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone

For people who need an in-car hands-free speakerphone the MOTOROKR T505 will certainly do the job. It looks good and couldn't be simpler to use.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Professor Layton and the Curious Village mixes an interesting story, challenging logic puzzles, and exploration into an extremely entertaining package that you won't want to put down.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.
Canon Pixma iP100 Inkjet Printer

It isn't cheap compared to standard printers, but the Canon Pixma iP100 has the highest resolution available in the mobile printer market and prints at an impressive speed to boot. If you simply must have a printer with you at all times, the iP100 should be the do-it-all at your side.

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