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Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?

With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.

Sony USB Turntable PSLX300USB

As a basic consumer-grade way to get your old LPs onto your PC, the PSLX300USB delivers good results, although the supplied software has a harsh learning curve.

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Reviews

  • D-Link DGL-4500 GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router

    The D-Link DGL-4500 GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router almost succeeds for home networking and hardcore gamers.

  • Apple Time Capsule (1TB) Network Storage

    Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, but Windows users and those who demand speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed.

  • HP Colour LaserJet CM1017

    The HP Colour LaserJet CM1017 MFP is a great choice for small offices that need a multifunction laser with excellent print quality.

  • Canon Pixma MX700

    The Canon Pixma MX700 is a great choice for small offices with a wide variety of print tasks. This inkjet multifunction beats out the competition with a winning combination of features and performance.

  • Brother HL-4040cn

    Despite its lagging black print speeds, the Brother HL-4040CN does a lot of things right and makes a compelling colour laser printer for small offices or workgroups.

  • Canon Selphy CP710

    If you already own a Canon digital camera, you may want to consider the company's new dye-sub portable photo printer.

  • Canon i80

    Canon i80

  • Canon CP-330

    Canon CP-330

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Features

  • Digital photography glossary

    Having problems with certain camera jargons? Fret not. We have compiled a list of the common terms and definitions used in digital photography.

  • An inside look at Windows Vista

    Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

  • Panasonic introduces 2006 camera, camcorder line-up

    Year kicks off with six new Lumix digital still cameras and eight e.cam video cameras.

  • Gadget Buzz

    From a transparent hybrid kayak to robot dogs and mind machines, we bring you some of the coolest tech products around the globe.

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  • Networked storage heads for homes

    Storage companies are betting a technology once reserved for businesses will appeal to consumers dealing with large files shared by multiple PCs and a need for data protection.

  • When bad things happen to good colours

    Unless you put in at least a little effort, what you see onscreen is rarely what you get on paper (or TV). Here are some quick tips on improving the match and the beginning of a journey through colour space.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Scanning photo basics

    Learn the best methods for scanning a photo into your PC. This guide will get you up and running with your scanner and show you how to get the best-quality results for scanning and sharing your photos online.

  • CNET monitor buying guide

    Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

  • 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.

  • How to build a wireless network

    CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.

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