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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.

The Panasonic SC-PT870 is a good system, offering decent-quality surround sound and very good picture performance.

Topfield TRF2400 Masterpiece HD

The Topfield Masterpiece HD is a very capable PVR that offers a lot of recording flexibility and just as many cutting edge features as the "big boys".
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.
Seagate FreeAgent Theater

Its poor video support means it's not perfect, but if you have a FreeAgent portable hard drive it's quite a capable photo and audio streamer.
Sony Bravia KDL40E4500

The Sony Bravia KDL40E4500 is a competent television at a good price, and features network playback, clean styling and a proficient picture.
Sony BDP-S5000ES

The Sony BDP-S5000ES is a premium Blu-ray player, which features impressive build quality and audio performance, but if video is what you crave there are cheaper options.
Onkyo TX-SR607

If you can overlook its poor analog video conversion, the Onkyo TX-SR607 offers up a ton of HDMI connectivity and excellent sound quality for a mid-range AV receiver.
LG 42PQ60D

The LG 42PQ60D is a budget plasma that also performs like one. While design and picture quality are mostly good, we'd spend a little bit more on a Panasonic instead.
Sony XEL-1

Sure, the Sony XEL-1 OLED is ludicrously expensive, but it is also hands-down the most impressive television we have ever seen. Read our Australian-first review.

Blu-ray: Everything you need to know

In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?
Top 10 image-editing software downloads

Check out the 10 most popular image-editing software downloads from CNET Downloads.
Memory cards: All your questions answered

With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.
The economy of piracy: How game publishers are killing the PC

For as long as I can remember, the media has talked about the death of the PC as a gaming platform. The latest hot console comes out with comparable graphics, and the doomsayers dust off their placards and start chanting.

Can Panasonic save plasma?

Pioneer and NEC have exited the plasma market, leaving the mantle of responsibility on Panasonic's shoulders. But can the best technology survive?
Panasonic makes your Blu-ray discs portable

While DVD players are virtually everywhere and portable DVD players are cheap, when you buy a Blu-ray disc you're typically limited to watching it in your home theatre. The Panasonic DMP-BD15 looks to address this; it is the first portable Blu-ray player and it's also designed to be used easily around the house with a built-in stand.
EzyDVD in receivership after poor sales

Australia's largest DVD retailer has announced it is going into receivership after a downturn in sales in recent months.
Three things Apple won't do

Buried at the end of Tuesday's notebook event, CEO Steve Jobs makes clear what direction he won't be going next time his company makes another Mac announcement.

Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps

Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.
Blu-ray Profile 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 explained

How come there are so many different versions of Blu-ray, and what's the difference anyway? We look at the three different types and the features they offer.

Mac DVDRipper Pro

Transfer movies from DVDs to your mac.
KavaMovies

Personal movie database.
Master Voyager

Make your DVD, CD discs, and USB memory password protected.
Disclabel - Pressit Edition

Design your own labels for CDs, DVDs, and other items.