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Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.

Sonos ZonePlayer S5

The ZonePlayer S5 shrinks the Sonos streaming music experience down to a compact single-speaker system with great sound, which you can control from any iPhone or iPod Touch.

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Reviews

Nokia 6760 Slide

Awkward design choices spoil an otherwise excellent phone for people who rate messaging features over calling or web browsing.
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.
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.
OXX Digital Classic DAB+

The OXX Digital Classic DAB+ takes the strengths of the company's previous model and adds DAB+ making it one of the best value table-top models on the market.
Altec Lansing inMotion Classic

The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.
Dell Inspiron One 19

Following the trend of all-in-one desktops, the Dell Inspiron One 19 is aimed at the budget market and clearly shows in both design and performance.
Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround

As an all-in-one sound system, the Arena Surround is a solid performer capable of engaging the user in a surround audio experience.
Sharp LC40LE700X

The Sharp LC40LE700X is an LED-backlit television that comes in at a very reasonable price, and features great sound and decent picture quality.

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Features

Home cinema for under $1500

You get what you pay for with HTIB systems, so if you're prepared to spend up to AU$1500 you'll achieve sound quality that will better match the picture.
Top iPod speakers

What's the best way to listen to your tunes while charging your iPod? A dedicated speaker dock, of course.
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.
Portable or in-dash GPS?

So you've decided to get satellite navigation for your beloved automobile, but you're caught between what type of system to get. CNET Australia investigates whether an integrated in-dash unit or portable device is suitable for you.

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News

Sony Ericsson W205: A Walkman only your wallet could love

With its aim on those struggling with the dwindling economy, Sony Ericsson announced two new budget-priced handsets today, the S312 and the W205.
Cisco CEO beats on the consumer electronics drum

Cisco Systems plans to focus on the consumer market a lot more in the next three to five years, the company's CEO John Chambers said on Wednesday during the company's press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show.
CES 2009 preview: Portable audio

CES is a great place to spot new iPod accessories, such as speaker docks, video goggles, headphones and boom boxes. One thing we can say for certain: CES 2009 will be littered with products proclaiming their iPhone 3G compatibility.
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.

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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.
VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.
Learn to rock with GarageBand

Step-by-step instructions on setting up your own home recording studio.
Subwoofer set-up guide

Merely buying a great subwoofer is no guarantee you'll wind up with great bass — properly setting it up in your home is crucial. This guide will tell you how to get the most from your subwoofer.

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Downloads

Afraid

Afraid is a sound box designed to inspire fear in the unsuspecting listener. The sounds selected are of the utmost highest quality and are well...
Sofa Control

Control any app with the remote control.
Guitar FX BOX

Turn your PC into a guitar effects processor.
The Final Battle - 2007 Best Adventure Game - for Nokia S60 5th Edition

The Final Battle is a new, huge and funny adventure game which reminds us the old classic ones.

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.