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CNET Australia's best tech of 2009

Looking for a tech enthusiasts shopping list for the post-Christmas sales? Look no further then CNET Australia's best of the best in tech for 2009.

Best GPS devices of 2009

Despite GPS devices reaching the point of ubiquity this year, we wade through the morass to pick our devices of the year.

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Reviews

  • Asus HP-100U Dolby Headphone Set

    Gamers with a penchant for very loud explosions will like the HP-100U, but those who want distinct audio levels will want to listen elsewhere.

  • Asus UL50Vt

    It doesn't quite live up to its own battery hype, otherwise Asus' thin and light laptop is pretty good.

  • Asus O!Play HDP-R1 Media Player

    The O!Play might have a silly name, but this is one seriously good media streaming solution, as long as you don't need Windows streaming.

  • Navman MY500XT

    Improved, but still deeply flawed. We'd suggest checking out the lesser fruit from the Navman tree first.

  • Asus K50AB

    The K50AB is a typical mid-range laptop that looks good, but the in-built GPU-switching feature doesn't save on battery at all. We'd suggest looking elsewhere for your mid-range needs.

  • Asus Lamborghini VX5

    Asus' Lamborghini VX5 is a luxury laptop, with a luxury price to match — thankfully justified by the quality of the laptop and package. If you've got a wad of cash burning in your pocket, and don't mind a little luxury, the VX5 might be for you.

  • Asus Designo MS246H

    The MS246H works well if you're trying to reach a certain design aesthetic — just be aware that with this aesthetic comes a lack of adjustability options and frustrating menu buttons.

  • Sony Vaio W

    Attempting to create a premium-priced version of a netbook, Sony has added an HD display to the Vaio W. It's an attractive step-up package, but the internal components are the same as are in cheaper models.

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Features

  • Most beautiful monitors

    Monitors have a tendency to be fairly plain objects, but every now and then a vendor goes out of its way to bring design to the fore.

  • Best large-screen GPS navigators

    For the last several years, GPS units have come in two sizes: 3.5-inch and 4.3-inch. Fast forward to 2009 and larger sizes are now not only common, but affordable too.

  • Netbooks: Mini laptops, max portability

    Netbooks are excellent secondary laptops, or if you're always on the road and need portability but not necessarily performance. We round-up the best we've seen so far.

  • Best budget GPS navigators

    With the words crisis and meltdown being a regular feature in newspaper headlines, we investigate some of the cheaper GPS options out there.

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  • GPS deals for Christmas

    It's Christmas and the season for giving, whether it be to loved ones or oneself. We check out what deals GPS makers are willing to make to separate us from our cash.

  • Sony Vaio, Walkman, Reader get OLED treatment

    In lieu of OLED TVs, Sony shows off OLED-based Vaio, Reader and Walkman prototypes at the CEATEC show in Japan.

  • Eee PC maker Asus goes gadget

    Taiwanese company, Asus, finds itself smack in the middle of a transition from components maker to serious contender in PCs and accessories. Could Asus be an Acer in the making?

  • Better Place's software tells you where you can go

    Better Place founder Shai Agassi is ready to show off his software industry experience to improve electric vehicles. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the electric car service company will show off in-car software designed to ensure that electric car drivers have enough charge to keep driving.

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DIYs and How-to

  • GPS buyer's guide

    Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

  • Top GPS features

    So you've decided you're going to get a portable GPS device, but what features should you look out for and which brand is best at what?

  • Geotagging your digital photos

    Struggling to keep control of your growing collection of digital photos? Breathe easy — you're not alone.

  • Geotagging links photos to locales

    Attaching location data to images enables new ways to search photos, give slide shows or be a virtual tourist. For now, early adopters only need apply.

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