Desktop stories

  • HP considers own Linux-based OS

    15 Sep 2008 7:36 AM

    Hewlett Packard is reportedly considering building an alternative operating system to Microsoft Windows, based on Linux.

  • Apple in touchscreen Mac patent

    29 Aug 2008 11:23 AM

    Rumours of Apple working on a touchscreen Mac have been circulating for years, and will only grow with the revelation that the company is hoping to patent similar technology.

  • Apple has killed the video store; will ISPs be next?

    21 Aug 2008 12:07 PM

    The Olympics are nearly over, and the Australian team deserves kudos for an excellent performance all around. Yet even as the Olympic sun sets on the Bird's Nest for the last time this weekend, millions of spectators around the world will be scanning their dials in the hope of finding something else to fill their viewing hours.

  • Intel reveals Core i7 chips

    12 Aug 2008 7:16 AM

    Intel has revealed the branding for the successor to its Core 2 Duo brand.

  • Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

    11 Aug 2008 10:09 AM

    Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

  • Sydney's Chatswood to get Apple store

    04 Aug 2008 10:53 AM

    Apple announced today that it would open a second official retail store at 9am this Saturday (9 August), in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood.

  • Microsoft's computer in the round

    30 Jul 2008 4:08 PM

    CNET News' Ina Fried gets an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Microsoft's Sphere surface computer.

  • Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

    28 Jul 2008 12:49 PM

    Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

  • Seagate announces 500GB notebook drive

    14 Jul 2008 9:32 AM

    Seagate last week unveiled a 500GB 2.5-inch notebook drive as well as a 1.5TB desktop hard drive, claiming industry firsts for both.

  • Photos: Inside the Apple Macintosh Classic

    07 Jul 2008 11:22 AM

    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.

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  • Dell Inspiron One 19

    Following the trend of all-in-one desktops, the Dell Inspiron One 19 is aimed at the budget market and clearly shows in both design and performance.

    Specs: 2GB , Windows 7 Home Premium , Intel Pentium

    Where to buy? $999 to $1,799 at 1 store

  • Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz)

    Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal.

    Specs: 4GB , Mac OS X , Intel Core 2 Duo

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Dell Vostro 320

    While a few tweaks such as an in-built wireless receiver for keyboard/mouse and a video input so it could double as a monitor for your laptop would be nice, if you're looking for a cheap all-in-one PC, it's hard to ignore the Vostro 320 as an option.

    Specs: 2GB , Windows Vista Business , Intel Core 2 Duo

    Where to buy? $799 to $999 at 1 store