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Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
Samsung HT-BD1255
Despite the rather plastic look and feel, this Samsung system offers plenty for the money and its audio and visual performance are both rather good for a HTIB system.
Reviews
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Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, June 2009)
Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminium unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price.
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Apple MacBook Pro (2.66GHz, 17-inch)
A little late to the party, Apple's redesigned 17-inch MacBook Pro joins the 15-inch model with a redesigned aluminium body, new trackpad with expanded functionality, and a dual graphics set-up for either longer battery life or better performance.
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Samsung HT-TX500T
The Samsung HT-TX500T delivers sound and image quality as expected from a mid-range home theatre package.
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Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)
Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?
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Epson EMP-TW1000
It may lack luxury functions, extended connectivity and the inky blacks of pricier models, but this is well offset by beautiful HD pictures, extended lens shift and ultra-short throw capabilities.
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Samsung PS-50Q91HD
The Samsung PS-50Q91HD boasts a truckload of useful features, an extremely high contrast level, and is particularly strong in high definition.
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Sony PlayStation 3
Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?
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Samsung BD-P1000
Samsung's BD-P1000 is the first Blu-ray player to land in Australia. While it raises the bar for high-definition video with 1080p output, it also carries a lofty price tag.
Features
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Format wars: the tech that should have won
Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.
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Desktop shopping checklist
Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.
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PS3's got game: plus Blu-ray, MP3 and more
We take an in-depth look at PS3's non-gaming attributes and cover what you need to know about how it handles Blu-ray and DVD movies, music, photos, Internet browsing and more.
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CES 2007: Home theatre preview
Interested in a sneak peek of what's heading our way in the not-so-distant future? Get your dose of home A/V buzz with CNET.com.au's Consumer Electronics Show 2007 preview.
News
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Samsung's Blu-ray and LCD TV plans disclosed
David Steel, marketing vice president of Samsung's Digital Media Business, addresses Blu-ray, future products, and whether the company is ditching plasmas in favour of LCDs.
DIYs and How-to
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DIY: Desktop buying guide
What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.
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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| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans | 1% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans |  3% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 2% |
| Apple mobile phones | 3% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 3% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 2% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 3% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
