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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.

Thinking of buying a camcorder? Just got one? Let's take a look behind the specs and see what you've got in your hands.

JVC Everio GZ-HD40

JVC's CMOS-based Everio GZ-HD40 finally offers AVCHD recording, but a few shortcomings keep us from giving it a full recommendation.
Panasonic TH-50PZ700A

Despite a recent price drop, the Panasonic TH-50PZ700A still struggles in the face of its main competitor, the Pioneer Kuro.
Sony Cyber Shot DSC-N2

The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-N2 is small and fast, but compression artifacts and an awkward touch screen hinder its use.
Samsung DVD-R135

The Samsung DVD-R135 is a relatively inexpensive and stylish DVD recorder with HDMI upscaling, but it's not quite as good as the competition.
Sony Handycam DCR-HC26

The Sony DCR-HC26 provides impressive size, zoom power and features for a bargain-basement camcorder, but its substandard video quality is disappointing.
Denon AVR-1906

While the Denon AVR-1906 can't boast the ultimate features list in its midrange class, it does offer the company's typically impressive sound and build quality at an affordable price.
ViewSonic N4060W LCD TV

The ViewSonic N4060W is a 40" (102cm) HD-ready LCD TV that offers great value for money and loads of video connectors, despite being hobbled by an analogue tuner and some image quality issues.
NEC HT510G

Nicely designed and with all required connectivity, the NEC HT510 is a good-value home projector.

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.
CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.
The littlest three-chip video cameras

If you're picky about colour in your videos, a three-chip camcorder may be what you need.

CES 2007: Sony's SD hard-drive camcorders

Sony launches five new camcorders for its standard-def hard-drive range.
Panasonic improves its compact three-chips

Panasonic released three new compact three-chip MiniDV camcorders today, adding to the GS line that first brought three-CCD video capture to the sub-US$1000 consumer market a couple of CESs ago.
Toshiba next-gen recorder slated for year's end

Toshiba executives said they will release a next-generation DVD recorder by year's end as part of their new product plans.

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.
Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.
How to get more out of your PSP

Do not let your PSP screen go to waste. Load up some movies. Now.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

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