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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

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

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

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

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

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

Photos: a closer look at MacBook Air

Photos: a closer look at MacBook Air  Image Gallery

Fresh from its headline act at Macworld 2008, Apple's latest and sleekest laptop, the MacBook Air, deserves a closer look.

17/01/2008 02:48 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

CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball

CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball

CES 2008 has wrapped for another year, and so CNET.com.au looks over the tech and the products we will be using in the years to come.

14/01/2008 06:21 PM

ASUS EeePC Australia launch

ASUS EeePC Australia launch  Image Gallery

ASUS EeePC gets an official launch in Australia, the focus very much being on schools.

21/11/2007 05:26 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

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

On the floor at Sony.Experience More

On the floor at Sony.Experience More  Image Gallery

CNET.com.au attended the annual Sony.Experience More showcase to check out the latest from the Japanese electronics giant.

06/08/2007 10:57 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

Tech takes a holiday

Tech takes a holiday  Video

Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.

22/06/2007 06:34 PM

Q&A: Is Santa Rosa right for me?

Q&A: Is Santa Rosa right for me?

Intel's vice president, Shmuel (Mooly) Eden speaks on how Intel intends to pursue first-time buyers, and educate the public on the new platform.

12/06/2007 11:33 AM

Photos: Palm adds Foleo to its portfolio

Photos: Palm adds Foleo to its portfolio

Palm co-founder Jeff Hawkins has unveiled the company's latest project: the Palm Foleo. A companion product for smartphones, the Linux-based Foleo looks like an ultraportable notebook and is designed to let you more easily view and edit e-mail and office documents, among other things.

01/06/2007 01:07 PM

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