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Camcorder formats: which one is best?
Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.
Toshiba Qosmio G40
Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.
Reviews
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Sony Handycam HDR-SR7
If you've got the prerequisite high-def hardware in your lounge room and are in the market for a camcorder, this is the one to get.
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Sony Handycam HDR-SR8
Sony breaks through the 100GB barrier with this range-topping high-def camcorder. Like its SR7 twin, it is highly recommended.
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Sony Handycam HDR-SR1
A very attractive high-end consumer camcorder, this is easy to use out-of-the-box, offering great features even if video quality could be better.
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Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP
If you're happy to wait a few months for more Blu-ray content to land, the AR18GP is a powerful, multimedia-rich laptop whose only glaring omission is a TV tuner.
Features
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Apple iPod killers 2005
We know what you're thinking: Why mention the iPod in the same breath as digital audio players from Archos, and Creative when the iPod doesn't even play the WMA format?
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In-flight entertainment: best MP3 players and PVPs for air travel
When you're gearing up for air travel, be sure to pack some digital entertainment along with your travel pillow.
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The best-sounding MP3 players
Ultimately, MP3 players are about the music -- so which one sounds the best?
News
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Hitachi's high-def Blu-ray camcorders here in November
Hitachi's long talked about Blu-ray camcorders have moved from rumour to reality with its announcement of two high-def cameras.
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Sony details Blu-ray plans, new product releases
After a year of skirmishing with technology rivals, Sony announced plans for its first high-definition Blu-ray DVD players and recorders aimed at the international market. The company also provided a look at its broader 2006 electronics lineup.
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Studio bridges next-gen DVD divide
In latest twist in war over next-generation DVD tech, Paramount says it will release high-definition films in Sony-backed format.
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FAQ: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray
Microsoft and Intel want one format for new DVDs, Dell and HP want another. But why, and who, if anyone, is likely to win?
DIYs and How-to
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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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