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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.

JVC Everio GZ-MS130

The GZ-MS130 is a nice, albeit run-of-the-mill, flash-memory-based standard-def camcorder.

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Reviews

  • Cars Race-O-Rama

    Cars Race-O-Rama is a terribly generic racer aimed at the younger crowd. It's neither great nor awful, just absolutely middle-of-the-road gaming.

  • Samsung ST550

    Self-portrait screen or not, this camera marks Samsung's coming of age. Aside from a few too many megapixels and battery life that's too short, it's a delight to behold and use.

  • Apple Magic Mouse

    The Magic Mouse introduces some new innovations, but its long-term comfort and lack of customisability puts it behind the competition.

  • Nikon Coolpix S640

    The S640 boasts dSLR-like responsiveness and good pictures but is let down by its price and lack of competitive features like HD video.

  • Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2

    Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.

  • WD My Passport Elite 500GB

    Desktop users who need a portable drive will find the My Passport Elite endearing, although the dock could stand to be a little more user friendly.

  • WD My Passport Essential SE 1TB

    Western Digital's 1TB Passport drive isn't pretty or cheap, but its bland look belies the storage and backup goodies within.

  • Withings WifiScale

    We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.

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Features

  • What is Bluetooth?

    An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.

  • What is a digital camera?

    Just getting started with digital photography? Our comprehensive guide covers the ins and outs of your digital camera in the first instalment of our Learning Centre series.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Digital camera buying guide

    So you're looking for a brand new compact digital camera? CNET Australia is here to help with our guide to choosing and buying a compact digital camera.

  • How much mobile data do you need?

    Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.

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