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Gran Turismo 5

We know now that it's scheduled for release in Japan in March 2010, so we headed down to creator Kazunori Yamauchi's offices to have a chat about what we can expect from his new baby.

MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.

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Reviews

  • James Bond: Quantum of Solace

    Quantum of Solace will leave you shaken and stirred, but not entirely satisfied.

  • Samsung SyncMaster 305T LCD Monitor

    Thanks to its incredible viewing angle, high resolution, and stellar overall picture quality, Samsung's 30-inch SyncMaster 305T gets an assured recommendation.

  • Norton Internet Security 2008

    While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

  • Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.4GHz)

    Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify its higher price.

  • Enspire Vitesse XPS

    The Enspire Vitesse XPS is a good, all-round performer that should please the whole family, but we'd put it in the study instead of the lounge.

  • Pioneer Dreamvision VIIV Media Centre Mini PC

    The Pioneer Dreamvision VIIV Media Centre is a flexible machine which can reasonably serve in a multitude of roles, but the word "compromise" springs to mind.

  • ASUS U1F

    The ASUS U1 is one of the best ultraportable laptops available today, and more than powerful enough for Web browsing and office tasks -- just don't expect it to run 3D games

  • Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007

    Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 was hard to install and produced several noticeable glitches that distracted us from the benefits of the suite.

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Features

  • The top 10 songs the web brought back

    Thanks to iTunes, YouTube, Guitar Hero and the like, it's possible for long-forgotten music to be revived in a big way — even if it had disappeared from the airwaves for a reason.

  • Steam report card: 2009

    One year on, things have gotten worse on Steam. While there's more publishers, there's even more discrepancies in pricing and availability between the US and Australia.

  • Mobile phone buying guide

    Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device — your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the right plan and handset for you.

  • Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

    How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

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  • Apple Australia's $300m iPhone boom

    The Australian launch of Apple's iPhone and other lines in 2008 delivered the company's local division a whopping $300 million revenue boom, new financial documents revealed this week.

  • HP shrinks Firebird gaming PC with Voodoo

    News of HP's new Firebird gaming PC leaked a few weeks ago, but the rumour has been confirmed as HP announces Firebird with VoodooDNA.

  • Musicians still waiting on a YouTube payday

    Some top music managers say their clients haven't seen any money from the licensing deals the four largest music labels have signed with YouTube.

  • Wikipedia's neutrality is a 'facade'

    An Australian academic has accused Wikipedia of "US-centric bias" over the way the online encyclopaedia's administrators edit user-generated entries.

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DIYs and How-to

  • How to family-proof your PC

    You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.

  • The best ways to back up your data

    Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.

  • Five tips for stealthy Facebooking

    Want to spend all day on Facebook without getting caught? Here's how.

  • 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.

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Downloads

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The Explain Series

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