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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ever wanted to see what makes an Apple MacBook Air tick? We crack one open in the interest of science.
Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.
Fresh from its headline act at Macworld 2008, Apple's latest and sleekest laptop, the MacBook Air, deserves a closer look.
Steve Jobs unveils an ultrathin notebook and take two for the Apple TV, amid an array of iPhone, iPod, and iTunes updates.
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.
ASUS EeePC gets an official launch in Australia, the focus very much being on schools.
Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?
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.
CNET.com.au attended the annual Sony.Experience More showcase to check out the latest from the Japanese electronics giant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dell's Studio range is gearing up to be a successful entry into the mainstream market.
Acer Aspire 6920G (Core 2 Duo T8300 Processor 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM)
The Aspire 6920G is a stylish machine that offers great performance for watching movies or playing the latest games. It's an excellent option if you're looking for a desktop replacement laptop that can keep you entertained.
The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the Web. However, its battery life lets it down slightly.
The Eee is now faster, looks nicer, and has better battery life. It's also heavier and the keyboard is still too small, but we like it. A lot.
Lenovo's bright red foray into the ultraportable consumer space is for the most part a successful one, despite a few missteps.
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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.
Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery
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