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HP Envy 15 (1015TX)

HP's new Envy 15 packs high-powered components into a svelte 15-inch body. The result is an upscale status symbol that still shows a few first-generation rough edges.

iRiver B30

Idiosyncratic as hell, the iRiver B30 is a feature-complete player with sparkling sound, but it won't put a fire up the Cupertino boys.

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Reviews

Apple Magic Mouse

The Magic Mouse introduces some new innovations, but its long-term comfort and lack of customisability puts it behind the competition.
Philips GoGear Aria (8GB)

The GoGear Aria may be cheaper than a comparable iPod Nano, but it's leagues behind in terms of quality.
Philips GoGear Vibe

The Philips GoGear Vibe isn't the best budget MP3 player we've seen, but its enviable colour screen, photo viewer and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the price range.
D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615

At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed.
Apple iTunes 9

iTunes 9 is a natural, yet relatively minor, evolution of Apple's popular media management software and is a required download for new iPod owners.
Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700)

The Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a great dual-band router for networking enthusiasts who also want a quick and easy network storage solution.
Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation, 32GB)

Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
Apple iPod Classic 160GB

The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life and intuitive user interface.

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Features

CNET's mega touchscreen showdown

Choosing a touchscreen smartphone is getting more and more difficult, with fierce competition delivering excellent new features to the super desirable handsets. Which phone will stand out as the best touchscreen smartphone?
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.
WWDC 2009 live blog

We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
Six things we'd like to see in future netbooks

Small and cheap not good enough for you? We start the list of things that would make buying a netbook even more enticing.

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News

Apple breaks up Palm Pre-iTunes lovefest

We can't say this was a complete surprise, but it looks like Apple made good on its earlier warning and put an end to the Palm Pre-iTunes synchronisation with the release of iTunes 8.2.1.
iPhone 3G vs. iPhone 3G S: Big difference?

Is the iPhone 3G S a necessary and important step forward for Apple, or is it just a lot of hot air? We match it up against the current iPhone to find out.
BlackBerry Storm 2 confirmed by RIM CEO

Research In Motion confirmed on Monday what many have speculated to be in the works: a BlackBerry Storm 2.
Top five free apps you must have on your N95

Next time someone waves their iPhone at you, claiming application superiority, at least you'll be able to use Google Maps to tell them where to go, and what to jump off when they get there.

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DIYs and How-to

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
Advanced iTunes: Get more from the software

Here's a collection of four tips for getting more out of the software — using multiple libraries on a single machine, the best uses for Smart Playlists, getting true CD-quality rips from your CD, and tips for getting perfect album art.
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.
Make MP3s from iTunes downloads: A guide to file conversion

Any MP3 player or audio device can play music bought from the iTunes Store, even if it doesn't support the format Apple sells it in. Here's our three-step guide to show you how to convert iTunes Plus downloads to MP3 format.

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Downloads

Free Convert ASF WMV to AVI MP4 3GP Converter

Convert ASF and WMV video to AVI, MP4 or 3GP format.
Free Convert MPEG WMV to MP4 FLV AVI Converter

Convert MPEG and WMV video to AVI, MP4, or FLV format.
Free Convert MOV AVI to FLV Flash WMV Converter

Convert MOV and AVI video to Flash WMV MP4 3GP iPod iPhone Zune FLV video format.
Video to PSP Converter (MovieSoft)

Convert your video files to play them on your PSP or other portable devices.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.