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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.

720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?

Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.

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Reviews

  • Pro-Ject Debut III/Phono USB

    The Pro-Ject Debut III/Phono USB turntable is a great turntable which simplifies archiving recordings on a PC — even if it still doesn't make it easy.

  • 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.

  • Samsung Syncmaster 305T

    Samsung's 30-inch Syncmaster LCD is still overkill for most users, but if you must have this much screen real estate it's a very solid contender.

  • HP Pavilion tx1000

    HP's first Vista-based laptop, the Pavilion tx1000, is an unusual but largely successful hybrid, combining a tablet design with an entertainment-focus.

  • SanDisk Sansa c150 (2GB)

    The c150 is SanDisk's latest attempt to bust open the flash-based MP3 player market.

  • Apple GarageBand 3

    Mac users with even a minor interest in music or podcasting will be pleased with GarageBand 3's user-friendly interface and ample feature set, but the heavy app isn't ideal for most laptops.

  • Apple iTunes 6

    Version 6 of Apple iTunes is the perfect complement to the video-friendly iPod.

  • Apple SuperDrive Mac Mini (1.42 GHz)

    The Apple SuperDrive Mac Mini addresses some of the shortcomings of its AU$799 predecessor, making it a well-rounded home PC at its base configuration.

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Features

  • Gaming mouse roundup

    We check out three of the latest and greatest gaming mice -- the Razer Lachesis, Microsoft SideWinder and the Logitech G9.

  • Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3 vs Wii

    Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which next generation games console will reign supreme?

  • 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.

  • Must-have HD TV add-ons

    Hesitant to buy an HD TV because you are not sure what to get out of it? Find out what extras will make your HD TV experience perfect in our must-have list.

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  • iPhone: HP gets 'touchy'

    Hewlett-Packard's new TouchSmart PC is more likely to popularise touch-based communications than Apple's iPhone, a senior HP executive claimed.

  • IBM demos low-cost 3D TV tech

    Just because the television is flat doesn't mean the content has to be.

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DIYs and How-to

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