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Photos: Inside the Apple Macintosh Classic

Photos: Inside the Apple Macintosh Classic

The Apple Mac is one of the most famous and easily recognisable personal computers ever manufactured. This photo gallery takes a look inside Mac Classic -- and what technology was like in 1991.

07/07/2008 11:22 AM

Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

Hardware may be less 'in your face' than software, but it can still ruin your day. We've listed our main bugbears: let us know if you agree.

11/06/2008 01:05 PM

Photos: Chips on display at Computex

Photos: Chips on display at Computex

At Computex 2008 in Tapei, Taiwan, the biggest buzz is about the developing new market for Netbooks, smaller than traditional notebooks but larger than PDAs -- and the revolutionary new chips to run them.

04/06/2008 03:44 PM

Under wraps: Apple's Sydney City Store

Under wraps: Apple's Sydney City Store  Image Gallery

Work is coming along at the soon-to-open Sydney Apple store, although the high-security site is wrapped up to resemble a Steve Jobs skivvy.

14/05/2008 02:25 PM

What a waste! Australian tech recycling options limited

What a waste! Australian tech recycling options limited

The overwhelming majority of councils in the Sydney metropolitan region fail to provide any direct e-waste recycling services for their residents.

18/04/2008 05:41 PM

Sony unveils latest Cybershots, Vaios and Handycams

Sony unveils latest Cybershots, Vaios and Handycams  Image Gallery

Sony hosted a product showcase at Carriageworks in Sydney's innner west yesterday, with the latest Handycam camcorders, Vaio notebooks and Cyber-shot digital cameras on display.

18/03/2008 06:00 PM

New MacBook Air photos

New MacBook Air photos  Image Gallery

Steve Jobs unveils an ultrathin notebook and take two for the Apple TV, amid an array of iPhone, iPod, and iTunes updates.

16/01/2008 10:33 AM

Apple unleashes new Xserve, Mac Pro

Apple unleashes new Xserve, Mac Pro  Image Gallery

Just a week before Macworld, Apple has unveiled a Mac Pro with eight processor cores and a new system architecture. Apple said its two Intel 45-nanometer Quad-Core Xeon processors running up to 3.2GHz will double the power of its predecessor.

09/01/2008 09:28 PM

Desktop shopping checklist

Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.

05/11/2007 06:56 PM

The secure Mac: myth or legend?

The secure Mac: myth or legend?

Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

10/10/2007 10:01 AM

Photos: A deeper look at Microsoft's Surface

Photos: A deeper look at Microsoft's Surface

The software giant has been showing off some of the applications of its tabletop computer, the Surface -- an interactive, touch-sensitive environment that reacts to objects coming into contact with its flat surface.

05/10/2007 04:12 PM

HP refreshes consumer lineup

HP refreshes consumer lineup  Image Gallery

CNET.com.au attended HP's annual consumer launch in Singapore this week. Dubbed "Simply Yours" the event focused on design, innovation and ease of use. Check out our gallery to see the new PCs, laptops, printers and iPaqs that were on display.

14/09/2007 05:47 PM

Photos: Apple unveils new iMacs

Photos: Apple unveils new iMacs  Image Gallery

Steve Jobs shows off sleek desktops and a big upgrade to its home media suite, especially the iMovie app.

08/08/2007 10:39 AM

Photos: Dell launches Vostro range for small business

Photos: Dell launches Vostro range for small business

Dell has introduced its new Vostro range, aimed at small businesses that require minimal IT support. Here's the full line-up available in Australia at launch.

12/07/2007 11:30 AM

Photos: Reaching out and touching 'Milan'

Photos: Reaching out and touching 'Milan'

There's no mouse or keyboard needed for Microsoft's new tabletop computer, which is entirely controlled through touch.

30/05/2007 05:56 PM

PCs that barely resemble PCs

PCs that barely resemble PCs  Image Gallery

Results are in for the PC Design Contest 2007, co-sponsored by Intel Korea and Samsung. The winning designs try to merge style with practicality.

26/04/2007 03:46 PM

Intel expands multi-core CPU technology and considers open source UMPCs

Intel expands multi-core CPU technology and considers open source UMPCs

Multicore processors, ultra mobile PCs, new platform technologies... These are some of the gems which came out of the Intel Developers Forum happening in Beijing this week.

18/04/2007 11:43 AM

HP keeps in touch with Windows Vista  Image Gallery

In the lead-up to the consumer launch of Windows Vista, HP unveiled its new range of PCs designed for the OS, which included the "walk-up" TouchSmart PC and the tablet-like tx1000.

31/01/2007 02:42 PM

The Mac desktop family album

Just as the Xeon-based Mac Pro completed Apple's transition to Intel CPUs, the iMac received an upgrade to the new Core 2 Duo chips while also appearing in an awe-inspiring 24-inch model. Lest we forget the plucky Mac Mini, it is now completely dual core -- and still cheap. Our reviews will help you find your Mac match.

26/09/2006 03:22 PM

New iMacs grow with Intel inside  Image Gallery

Intel's latest processors are now inside all iMac desktops, including a new machine with a 24-inch widescreen.

07/09/2006 12:27 PM

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