Computer accessories
Christmas gift guide
We've got round-ups of the best products in each category to help you make the right choice for every person on your list. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from the CNET Australia team.
BeBook Mini
The BeBook Mini takes some getting used to, but it's the perfect handbag-sized ebook reader for someone on the go.
Articles
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Ask Us: What is the plural of mouse?
Mouses, mice or multiple pointing devices? Craig Simms weighs in on the correct terminology for computer accessories.
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Best gaming mice
From macros to on-the-fly-dpi to storing configurations on the device itself, the mouse is arguably the most important tool in a PC gamer's arsenal. Here we have a list of our five favourite gaming mice.
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Qantas to deploy faster check-in technology
Qantas says it is aiming to halve check-in times for customers at CityFlyer ports with new technology to be rolled out across Australia.
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Record audio with your computer
Learn the basics of recording voice and music onto a computer using microphones, audio cables and USB adapters.
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Australian pricing for new Macs
Apple has revealed Australian pricing details for the new hardware line-up it announced overnight in the US, with the vendor's new low-end MacBook laptop starting at AU$1299.
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Augmented reality in Aussie film clip
Aussie band Lost Valentinos is using augmented reality in its latest video clip and is asking for your help.
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Ebook readers: A guide to the world of digital books and how to read them
E-readers are just entering the Australian market, and plenty of people are interested. But what should you know before you start buying digital books and e-readers? We explain the basics.
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Amazon's Kindle comes to Oz
Amazon's hyped e-reader Kindle is coming to Australia, with plans for the device to begin shipping on 19 October.
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Sony Vaio, Walkman, Reader get OLED treatment
In lieu of OLED TVs, Sony shows off OLED-based Vaio, Reader and Walkman prototypes at the CEATEC show in Japan.
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Microsoft shows off pressure-sensitive keyboard
What could you do with a keyboard that was sensitive to pressure? Check out the demo video.
Reviews
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Withings WifiScale
We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.
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Logitech G500
If you loved the G5, you'll continue loving the G500, the natural evolution of Logitech's classic gaming mouse. Though Microsoft brings stiff competition in the form of the SideWinder X8, which may be more appealing to some.
Specs: Mouse
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Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700
Although it's not our favourite keyboard and mouse combination, the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700 set earns our recommendation for its comfortable "Incurve" key design, quick scrolling mouse and impressive battery life.
Specs: Mouse, Keyboard
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Logitech G330
The G330 may not sound great, but it's certainly one of the most comfortable headphones around.
Specs: Headphones
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Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch
Wacom's new range of Bamboo graphics tablets are not just for designers and illustrators. The introduction of touch technology means that even people totally unfamiliar with tablets can now use the devices.
Specs: Miscellaneous
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Logitech Wireless Mouse M505
The Wireless M505 Mouse is a good choice for anyone using Logitech's Unifying USB transceiver, which also works with some of the company's keyboards, but it's priced a bit high considering its limited button layout.
Specs: Mouse
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Targus Armoured Notebook Case
The TANC is a tad bulky, but it's a reasonable price to pay for the protection it could afford your child's school laptop.
Specs: Case
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Logitech Speaker System Z320
Logitech's Speaker System Z320 offers good looks and decent sound quality at a reasonable price. The speakers are rather lacking on the bass front, though.
Specs: Speakers
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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Round-ups
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  4% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 4% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 4% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
