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Best soundbar theatre systems

Looking for a compact home theatre without wires? Then try a soundbar — a single speaker that sits under your TV and simulates a 5.1 surround system.

Once this intense and action-packed role-playing game pulls you into its orbit, you won't want to escape.

Telstra Turbo 21 modem

Telstra's Turbo 21 delivered the fastest wireless broadband experience we've seen. This excellent performance will be enough to justify its high price for some.
Denon DHT-FS3

While it's a bit lean on features, Denon's compact DHT-FS3 home theatre system delivers big, room-filling sound.
Ninja Gaiden II

This action-packed sequel isn't quite up to the standards of its precursors, but it's still a brutal blast.
Onkyo LS-V501

The Onkyo LS-V501 is a 2.1 home theatre in a box which will upscale your DVDs to 1080i and supports a plethora of audio and video formats.
SanDisk Sansa View (16GB)

If you value features and price over a flashy interface and excellent sound quality, the SanDisk Sansa View digital media player is definitely worth a look. It's easy to use and offers a relatively large screen and a memory expansion option.
Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer

Mask of the Betrayer offers up a deeper, darker, and ultimately more satisfying role-playing experience than Neverwinter Nights 2.
The Sims 2: Castaway

Castaway might just be one of the best iterations of The Sims 2 on consoles yet.
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2

Ultimate Ninja 2 still values style over substance, but a bigger cast of fighters and a better-realized story mode will certainly make it a hit with Naruto fans.

Best PlayStation 2 games

Sony's PlayStation 2 is far from dead -- it's still alive and kicking. If you have Sony's now classic console, then these are some of the must-have games you need to have in your collection.
CNET.com.au's Top Games for August

The hot Christmas 2005 games releases may still be a few months away, but here's some top quality titles released in August that'll help you pass the time.
Sony PSP and Nintendo DS head to head

It's game on in the handheld space, with the Sony PSP about to hit Australian shores and compete head to head against the Nintendo DS. Which gives you more bang for your buck? Are they even in the same league?
Surround Sound Gaming: Connect your PS2, Xbox or Gamecube to a home theatre

Get the most out of your games by hooking up your PlayStation 2, Xbox or GameCube to a surround sound system.

Google Docs gets limited PDF support

Google Docs, the online office suite from the search giant, now has some limited but still useful support for PDF files.
Adobe Acrobat takes big online leap

Adobe is launching an online community with a word processor and file sharing, while adding Flash and interactive maps to Acrobat 9.
Creative's I-Trigue speakers give you sharper tunes

Creative's I-Trigue 3000i iPod speaker system has hit the shelves, bringing a skinny subwoofer and vintage-looking remote to the mix.
Office SP3: Are new formats more secure?

Blocking old file formats in the Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) release was meant to bolster security for Microsoft customers, but whether the new formats are any more secure than older ones is debatable.

Ask Us: How do I stop PDFs from crashing Firefox?

Tired of crashing your browser every time you click on a PDF link? Craig Simms shows you an easy way to fix this problem.
YouTube: Guide to advanced features

YouTube is massively popular and incredibly simple to use, but it also has a few powerful features that are tucked away. This guide aims to help you learn how to use some of these advanced features and to serve as a simple reference page.
Sims 2 on PS2?

Is The Sims 2 ever coming out on PlayStation 2?
CNET.com.au's quick guide to TV types

Read our guide to the pros and cons of new, high-tech TVs, and you'll feel a whole lot more confident when you hit your local electronics store.

Descent II demo

Exterminate alien robots in this 360-degree 3D war zone.
WWII Fighters demo

Do battle in the skies over Europe.
LodeRunner 2 demo

Try out the 3D sequel to this popular action/puzzle game.
The Operational Art of War, Vol. I demo

Recreate historical battles that occurred between 1939 and 1955.