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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.

Jabra Halo

Jabra's Halo is stylish to look at, but just too fiddly to use on a regular basis.

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Reviews

HTC Hero

With excellent web browsing, email and access to apps, the HTC Hero is one of the few mobiles to truly challenge the iPhone this year.
NewU: Fitness First Personal Trainer

NewU combines fitness and nutrition in a well balanced combination, although it would benefit from better on-screen feedback.
Sharp LC42D77X

The Sharp LC42D77X is a great TV let down by poor sound. But if you have a sound system already then the set's belting image quality makes it worth considering.
Corel Home Office

Despite some compatibility setbacks, Corel Home Office suite is useful for creating documents. Its conscientious size, small-screen optimisations, and attractive price make it a good buy for a Netbook office suite, or for saving space by shedding advanced features.
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".
Palm Pre

With webOS, Palm goes past matching its competitors and offers something more. The Pre might not be a home run, but it is an indication of good things to come.
Onkyo TX-NR906

It's not often that we fall in love with a piece of equipment, but the Onkyo TX-NR906 receiver is the answer to our technological prayers.
Telstra EasyTouch Discovery

The EasyTouch Discovery is the perfect first phone for people who are not confident with mobile technology. Designed for ease of use, the Discovery has a few extra toys to play with once you've mastered the basics.

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Features

Tech gifts for the geek who's got everything

Don't worry — there are a few genuinely new products on the Australian market this year, even if you're shopping for a gadget lover who is quick on the early adoption front. Here are some gift ideas for new products that they probably won't already own.
Top 5 tips for buying a PVR

So you've finally ditched your VHS recorder but are unsure what to replace it with. We look at the five features you should be looking at when buying a PVR.
Network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.
PS3 Slim: FAQ

We've compiled a quick run-down of what's new and what's not in the latest edition of PlayStation 3.

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News

Freeview misunderstanding quashed, but SBS still wants new standard

The network needs MPEG-4 technology — a more efficient method for compressing digital TV signals than the MPEG-2 technology currently in use — to expand beyond its current two digital channels.
Hands-on with the new Xbox Experience

Crave Microsoft has named a date for the launch of its revamped Xbox Live service — 19 November — and we got our hands on it to see if hardcore fans have anything to worry about.
Seven to launch crippled TiVo

Seven today confirmed that the TiVo HD digital video recorder will be sold in Australia for AU$699 from 29 July, but users will have to buy a software upgrade next year to unlock its full suite of features.
The geeks were right; music labels bow to technology

Many have predicted that the music industry would one day bow to technology. That day has most certainly arrived.

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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.
Ebook readers: A guide to the world of digital books and how to read them

E-readers are just entering the Australian market, and plenty of people are interested. But what should you know before you start buying digital books and e-readers? We explain the basics.

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Downloads

Aqua Globs

Aqua Globs is now easily an Absolute Must! - appadvice.com6 GREAT LEVELS, NEW GLOBS, 39 ACHIEVEMENTS AND 11 LEADERBOARDS!Please review and rate,...
AlgebraPrep: Real Numbers

AlgebraPrep: #1 Education app, September 2009*****Featured by Apple in the App Store August-October 2009, including High School Survival Guide...
AlgebraPrep: Roots and Radicals

AlgebraPrep: #1 Education app, September 2009*****Featured by Apple in the App Store August-October 2009, including High School Survival Guide...
AlgebraPrep: Systems

AlgebraPrep: #1 Education app, September 2009*****Featured by Apple in the App Store August-October 2009, including High School Survival Guide...

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.