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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.

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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Reviews

  • Brother MFC-990CW

    The Brother MFC-990CW is a speedy, fully capable all-in-one device that earns our recommendation for an individual or a family that will make use of its touchscreen and telephone/answering machine.

  • iRiver Lplayer (8GB)

    The iRiver Lplayer is a very likeable player with a decent feature set and an ideal choice for anyone seeking a small and simple MP3 player for music. The best reason to choose it is its small size and intuitive navigation system.

  • Philips PET825

    A stylish portable DVD player with excellent image quality let down slightly with average performance from the speakers.

  • 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.

  • Apple MacBook (2.0GHz, 13-inch, black)

    With the MacBook, Apple has corrected a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hit a reasonable price point, and delivered a laptop that makes a great compromise between size and portability.

  • Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz)

    The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software, and a few transitional performance issues that keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.

  • Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)

    If we could choose only one PVP, it'd be the Archos AV500 Mobile DVR.

  • Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch, SuperDrive)

    The high-performance, fully loaded, simply beautiful 15-inch PowerBook G4 will satisfy students and creative professionals who can afford to sacrifice cash for style.

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Features

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  • Video download comes to iPhone

    Our suspicions that Apple would soon be offering iPhone and iPod Touch users direct downloads of iTunes video content were confirmed during announcements at WWDC 2009.

  • Miles ahead of the true video iPod

    While we impatiently await the arrival of the latest iPod, has it already been surpassed by other manufacturers' efforts?

  • Podcasts popular in the holodeck

    People who download podcasts share a distinct personality, according to an ongoing study of online behaviour.

  • New video iPod's secret sauce?

    It's an open secret that a "real" video iPod is coming soon. But the secret to its success may have nothing to do with the hardware.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Renovating? Don't forget to network

    Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

  • Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

    Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!

  • Game and watch: Video playback on your PSP

    With falling Memory Stick prices, there is no better time to use your PSP as a portable video player than now. Read our concise guide on how to do so.

  • Bluff it as a fashion photographer

    Whether you're interested in a career in fashion photography, or just want to take impressive portraits of your friends, this is your essential guide to the latest techniques that photographers are using to get their work noticed.

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Downloads

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