Tag: hard drives

The Apple iPod family album

We take a look at all of Apple's iPods past and present. It's sure been a journey since that chunky, black-and-white original.

iTunes everywhere: Best products for accessing iTunes in the home

iTunes is preconfigured to stream music over your home network, but you need the right hardware. Here are some products that will do the trick.

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.

Memory cards: All your questions answered

With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

MP3 players that shaped 2007

2007 ushered in devices with wireless capabilities, touch screens, and high capacity flash memory at increasingly lower prices.

Best high-capacity MP3 players

If you're a digital music hoarder, you'll want a player that can store a hefty number of songs. Here are four of our picks.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music and videos in Australia

CDs and DVDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc and want to disco over to digital, then check out CNET.com.au's list of the major online media stores in Australia.

Top free image editors

Every computer user needs a good image editor for making screenshots, cropping, photo colour correction, and countless other tasks. Check out some of our top free image editors.

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

Tech toys for speed junkies

Not everyone can go touring in a Bugatti or racing in a Ferrari. But that's half the allure — you want it but you can't have it. Well, that's not entirely true.

You can take it with you: portable storage devices

If you're looking to transport data between PCs, you're going to need a portable storage solution. But what are the options and which one should you choose? CNET.com.au's Portable Storage Guide has you covered.

Best hard-disk camcorders

Hard-disk camcorders offer more space than you can poke the proverbial stick at, allowing you to record hours upon hours of footage. We nominate three of the best.

CNET 2008 antivirus performance test scores

Kaspersky Anti-Virus earns our Editors' Choice as the best standalone antivirus application we reviewed this year. But, as the performance charts below show, the competition is knocking at the door.

Best hard-disk MP3 players

Far from being dinosaurs, hard drive MP3 players are perfect for both budding Glenn A. Bakers and those with a penchant for viewing videos on the go. We pick the best.

Desktop shopping checklist

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

Leopard vs Vista

What's inside Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and Windows Vista? Here's a rundown of the features offered by each.

Gaming online: Which console is best?

Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.

SCE Australia boss on the 40GB PS3

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand managing director Michael Ephraim on the new 40GB PS3 model, discontinuing the 60GB version, and copping flak from gamers.

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?

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