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Nokia N97
The N97 features class-leading specs matched with outstanding design and build, but it loses marks for the Symbian platform that desperately needs an overhaul to stay competitive.
Reviews
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LG BD370
Cheap and very cheerful, the LG BD370 Blu-ray player is a fantastically optioned piece of blue laser finery, and a new benchmark for budget players.
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Denon AVR-789
The Denon AVR-789 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.
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Edimax nMax AR-7265Wn Wireless 802.11n ADSL2/2+ modem router
Edimax's 802.11n router combines a perfect storm of poor throughput and unfriendly set-up routines to make a modem/router that's incredibly easy to pass by.
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Denon AVR-1909
The Denon AVR-1909 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.
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Archos 5
If you can afford it and want the best combination of Web access and outstanding video performance, this is one of the only players in the world you need to consider, despite its flaws.
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Apple iPod Nano (4th generation)
Apple has set the Nano back on track with the thinnest, lightest design yet, and has features that are hard to ignore.
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Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)
If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.
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SanDisk Sansa Fuze
Hey there, Nano killer! The Sansa Fuze has its sights set on Apple's skinny player, but comes up a little short. Still, with its extra features and ease of use, it's one to put on the shortlist.
Features
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Blu-ray: Everything you need to know
In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?
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Take note! MP3 players with voice recorders
No one wants to get writer's cramp or carpal tunnel, but it can be hard to avoid if you're taking notes in classes or meetings all day. CNET.com.au rounds up these lecture-worthy MP3 players.
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HDMI 1.3 - is it worth waiting for?
HDMI 1.3 is touted as a major enhancement of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) specification. John Falcone looks at what it offers, and whether you should hold off purchases until AV gear with this HDMI update is more widely available.
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MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition
Now that Macs are migrating to Intel processors, the Mac vs. PC argument can finally be put to a fair test. See which one won the debate.
News
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125k Aussie iPhones in first 3 months
Apple shipped about 125,000 iPhones to Australia in the first two and a half months after the device went on sale on 11 July last year, analyst firm IDC said today.
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Aussie ISPs have content ambitions
Executives from several of Australia's largest internet service providers have over the past few months expressed their desire to become media companies in their own right.
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Archos debuts two 'internet media tablets'
Two high-res, Wi-Fi toting, high-capacity handhelds from Archos will be hitting shelves in October. Just don't call them media players.
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MusicStation and LoadIt bring subscription music to Oz
Subscription music services have finally hit Australia with the launch of Vodafone's MusicStation and Microsoft-Sanity venture LoadIt.
DIYs and How-to
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How to network your home
We tackle one of the most complex tasks for a home user — how to set up a network in your own home. In this month's instalment we talk about the basics of networking.
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mp3HD: New lossless MP3 format explained
The lossless "hybrid" MP3 format not only offers the sound detail lost in a normal MP3, but remains compatible with your existing MP3 player or iPod.
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DIY: How to create an MP3 CD
Got a lot of songs on your MP3 player that you'd like to hear on your PC, home stereo or car CD player? Our tutorial explains how to burn you favourite playlist to CD to get more mileage from the music on your portable player.
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CNET's glossary of music terms
Confused by the jargon? Our glossary will help explain commonly used terms related to digital music.
Downloads
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Dolet for Finale
Finale plug-in that reads and writes MusicXML 2.0 files
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SportsDraw
Excel spreadsheets for automating the recording of results for sports.
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Music DVD Maker
Create music DVD with your audio files for playback on DVD player.
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Virtual Bingo and Number Generator
Generate animated virtual number balls randomly for bingo games.




















