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Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home  Image Gallery

Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.

23/09/2008 05:27 PM

New HP laptops hope to make a fashion statement

New HP laptops hope to make a fashion statement  Image Gallery

At this week's HP event in Hong Kong, CNET Australia got its first up close and personal look at some of the company's upcoming laptops, from the new scratch-proof Elite Book range and a new female focused netbook by fashion designer Vivienne Tam, as well as several "imprint" Pavilions.

19/09/2008 05:48 PM

Laptops for Father's Day

Laptops for Father's Day

Stuck for dad? Got a huge budget just kicking around? Well you could buy a laptop...

25/08/2008 12:19 PM

Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

Inside Apple's new Chatswood store  Image Gallery

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.

11/08/2008 10:09 AM

Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

Centrino is dead -- it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 -- codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.

01/07/2008 01:16 PM

Photos: Inside Apple's Sydney store

Photos: Inside Apple's Sydney store

Apple took the wraps off its first Australian store today. Here is a sneak peek of what is inside the big glass walls.

18/06/2008 12:55 PM

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

Hands on with the Acer Aspire One

Hands on with the Acer Aspire One  Image Gallery

Acer Aspire One is quite literally "the one"

06/06/2008 05:30 PM

Small is big at Computex 2008

Small is big at Computex 2008  Image Gallery

If there is one category of product which is capturing the imaginations and desires of consumers, it would have to be sub-notebooks. Here's a gallery of some on show at Computex.

06/06/2008 01:56 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

The best mobile processor is...

The best mobile processor is...

Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

03/06/2008 05:18 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

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Give your mum the gift of tech. We've rounded up gadgets that will make her life better well beyond Mother's Day: cameras, mobile phones, laptops and MP3 players.

01/05/2008 05:41 PM

Photos: Intel's vision for the future

Photos: Intel's vision for the future

If the world's largest chip manufacturer wanted to impress the world, what would it do? Our inside photo gallery from the Intel developer conference in Shanghai reveals the world's smallest motherboard, fondling robots, fuel cells, medical technology and Intel finally unleashing the power of the Atom.

03/04/2008 01:49 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

Microsoft TechFest 2008: A glimpse into the future

Microsoft TechFest 2008: A glimpse into the future

Each year Microsoft holds its Techfest show, an exhibition of some of the research projects it's working on. CNET.com.au went to check out where the future lies.

11/03/2008 02:17 PM

Cracking open the MacBook Air

Cracking open the MacBook Air  Image Gallery

Ever wanted to see what makes an Apple MacBook Air tick? We crack one open in the interest of science.

06/03/2008 12:47 PM

Memory cards: All your questions answered

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.

27/02/2008 02:56 PM

Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

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.

26/02/2008 04:50 PM

Fujitsu Design Collection 2008

Fujitsu Design Collection 2008  Image Gallery

Fujitsu shows off some sleek concept designs that never hit the market, and the brand new P series at the de de ce showroom in Sydney.

08/02/2008 06:57 PM

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