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Five years of CNET Australia: Camcorders

Would you pay two thousand smackers for a camcorder that's chunky, heavy and only records in standard definition? Don't laugh, were this 2004 that's exactly what you would be doing, if you were in the market for a top quality camcorder that is.

Altech SysArielAtom-DP04

The DP04 is a classic example of why nettop buyers are better off buying netbooks.

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Reviews

  • Infinity TSS-800

    Infinity's TSS-800 satellite speakers produce a highly transparent sound, but the subwoofer's muddied bass is the system's Achilles' heel.

  • Zensonic Z500

    Zensonic's Z500 is one of the most advanced DVD players we've seen. It has built-in 802.11g wireless, Ethernet and USB connectivity to play almost any type of format you could throw at it.

  • Lenovo 3000 C100 (1.5GHz)

    The Lenovo 3000 C100 is a decent budget laptop that delivers competent performance and long battery life, but other laptops offer superior features for a similar price.

  • Dell Inspiron 630m (14.1-inch, 1.6GHz)

    Dell's Inspiron 630m is undoubtedly the king of the budget notebook hill. Its battery life blitzes the competition, and its performance and features are also top notch.

  • Asus S-presso

    Asus' S-Presso Media Centre is an attractive looking PC if you're only after mid-range performance.

  • Dell Inspiron 630m (14.1-inch, 2GHz)

    Dell's mid-range Inspiron 630m provides excellent value for money with a hearty system under its hood, a 14.1-inch widescreen display and the option of Windows Media Center.

  • 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.

  • Pioneer DVR-630H

    Pioneer's flagship DVD recorder can store up to 24 hours of video on 8.5GB dual layer discs and 455 hours of television on its internal hard disk.

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Features

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  • Shock proof and hybrid camcorders star in Panasonic's 2008 line-up

    The rain held off for Panasonic's launch event at the Great Barrier Reef but there was a deluge of another kind: nine new camcorders from Panasonic.

  • New DVD camcorders from Canon

    Canon just announced at CES three new standard-definition DVD camcorders, the latest in the company's DC-series of camcorders.

  • CeBIT's back for 2005

    CeBIT Australia is back for 2005 in Sydney from Tuesday to Thursday this week. And while the show's focus is still strongly on business technology, consumers aren't being left out thanks to a varied range of new products on display.

  • PC joins the Mickey Mouse club

    Banking on the huge popularity that Mickey Mouse enjoys with children worldwide, Walt Disney unveils a desktop PC with a monitor sporting the ears of the cartoon character.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

  • Build the ultimate quiet PC

    A noisy PC can drive you to distraction. Use our guide to discover the main causes of unwanted computer noise and build yourself the ultimate quiet PC!

  • DIY: Create a blockbuster home video

    Got hours of home movies that no one can bear to watch - not even you? Desktop video editing is the answer. Our 10-step guide will help you cut out the boring bits and add effects that will have your family and friends wanting more.

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Downloads

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