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Tech gifts for the geek who's got everything

Don't worry — there are a few genuinely new products on the Australian market this year, even if you're shopping for a gadget lover who is quick on the early adoption front. Here are some gift ideas for new products that they probably won't already own.

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Canon's SX120 IS pocket megazoom falls behind the competition in every aspect except photo quality.

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Reviews

Sony Handycam HDR-XR100

While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money.
Samsung UA40B7100

The Samsung UA40B7100 is the most "entertaining" television yet, and further evidence that the way forward for LCD televisions is in LED-backlighting.
Samsung PS50A650

Though the Samsung PS50A650 plasma is better than the Panasonic PZ850 feature-wise, it loses out slightly in terms of picture quality.
Pioneer BDP-LX71

The Pioneer LX71 is a great Blu-ray player, despite a slow loading speed for interactive discs and the high price.
Panasonic HDC-HS9

This year's high-def hybrid camcorder from Panasonic is of the much more useful SD card/hard-disk variety. There's 60GB of on-board storage and 1080p recording at 25fps.
Panasonic TH-50PZ700A

Despite a recent price drop, the Panasonic TH-50PZ700A still struggles in the face of its main competitor, the Pioneer Kuro.
Sony Cyber-shot T200

The Sony Cyber-shot T200 is a perfect camera for those who prize style and gimmicky features over performance and control.
Fujitsu P50XHA58EB

The Fujitsu P50XHA58EB is a decent plasma screen but it has been eclipsed both in terms of price and performance by younger upstarts.

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Features

Best of CES Awards

Since 2006, CNET has presented the Best of CES Awards, given to the top products in 10 categories as well as one coveted Best in Show award. See the gadgets that topped our list for this year, and find out the People's Voice winner, decided by more than 10,000 member votes.
Plasma burn-in explained

Still trying to decide between plasma and LCD and want to know about plasma burn-in effects? Well look no further as we go through what it is and how to avoid it.
Must-have HD TV add-ons

Hesitant to buy an HD TV because you are not sure what to get out of it? Find out what extras will make your HD TV experience perfect in our must-have list.
Top 10 mobile phones of November

Nokia's cute clamshell, O2's mini PDA and Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone are what CNET.com.au readers have been researching the most in the weeks leading up to Christmas, with Samsung's 2-megapixel D600 and Motorola's RAZR also featuring in the top 10.

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News

Panasonic range focuses on 1080p and plasma

Panasonic has unveiled its 2008 range of televisions and home theatre in Sydney with HD recorders and plasmas high on its priority list.
Panasonic gets size-wise

Panasonic announce a bunch of size-focused products: teeny camcorders and the world's first 32GB SDHC memory card.
HD DVD vs. Blu-ray: who cares?

Since its 1997 debut, the DVD format has gone on to become perhaps the biggest success in the history of home theatre and consumer electronics. But will the current king of the video hill still be number one by the time it hits its 10th birthday?

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DIYs and How-to

Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.

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.