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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.

Olympus E-P2

Less than six months after the E-P1 was announced, Olympus has come out of the starting gates with the E-P2, an incremental update to the retro-inspired camera.

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Reviews

Nikon D3000

As long as you don't expect too many fancy bells and whistles, you won't be disappointed with the quality and performance of the D3000.
Sony Bravia KDL46EX1

The Sony Bravia KDL46EX1 is a gorgeous looking unit that shows the tremendous promise of wireless HD technology. But we’d hold off on investing till it matures a little.
Polk Audio SurroundBar 360 DVD Theatre

The Polk Audio SurroundBar 360 DVD Theatre delivers excellent sound from a single speaker bar, with the lack of built-in Blu-ray being the only real sticking point.
Panasonic HDC-HS200

At AU$2,299, the HS200 sits at the top of Panasonic's new camcorder range. With a 3MOS sensor and 80GB hard drive, we think it might just make up for the company's previous HD offerings.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may be only a practice lap for the real thing, but it's a beautiful joyride while it lasts.
Samsung DVD-1080P7

This DVD player upconverts signals to 1080p output, making it ideal for those who want to play their old DVD library on a new full HD screen.
Sharp Aquos LC-52PD7X

Sharp has ticked all the boxes for launching a seriously tantalising LCD offering, including larger size options, HD tuners, 1080p resolution and a stylish design.
Sony Handycam HDR-UX5

High-def recording for the masses at AU$1,799. You'll have to do without optical image stabilisation though.

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Features

Turning Japanese

What Japanese technologies are we likely to see here? CNET.com.au's Alex Kidman investigates.

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News

Microsoft in Sony talks about Blu-ray

Following its brief campaign to support the doomed HD-DVD format, Microsoft has now apparently entered into talks with Sony to bring Blu-ray disc technology to the Xbox 360.
Mac freezes blamed on graphics woes

Apple's recently updated iMacs seem to be having issues with their graphic interface.
Panasonic exec calls Blu-ray Christmas win

The decisive battle between Blu-ray and HD DVD is at hand, says a prominent Panasonic exec.
Canon releases its first hard-disk camcorder

Canon finally hops on the hard-disk camcorder train with the announcement of additions to its range of high-def consumer camcorders.

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DIYs and How-to

DIY: Add a Mac to your Windows Network

If the Mac and the PC are the yin and yang of the tech universe, then these two seeming opposites should be able to coexist harmoniously.
CNET.com.au's quick guide to surround sound formats

Everything you need to know about surround sound formats, explained by our experts -- now including the upcoming Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD formats.

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.