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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.

The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

LG KF310

For a prepaid mobile, the KF310 has a few tricks up its sleeve, notably HSDPA web browsing. It's a shame it looks so much like a budget-priced phone.
LG KF700

Tossing the KF700 into a mobile market obsessed with the iPhone could be a tough pitch for LG. HSDPA data speeds and multiple methods of input could be what's needed to turn a few heads away from the competition.
Samsung YP-T10

Samsung's super-cute player has several enchanting features — including a dancing dog — but its touch-sensitive controls can be temperamental.
Apple iPhone

Despite some flaws, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated phone and MP3 player.
LG 42LC2DR

If you like simplicity, you'll find this all-in-one 42-inch HD tuner/video recorder/LCD TV combo a very appealing proposition.
LG 50PB2DR

If you like simplicity, you'll find this all-in-one 50-inch HD tuner/video recorder/plasma TV combo a very appealing proposition.
Sony RDR-HX900

Sony's flagship DVD recorder supports a wide range of DVD formats and has a 160GB hard drive that can store up to 204 hours of video.
Sony Ericsson Z1010

The Sony Ericsson Z1010 is more than just a phone that does video calls -- it's a multimedia package in your pocket.

Buyer's tips: Choosing the best music phone

The variety of music and media focused phones available can make it difficult to be sure you're getting the best device for your money. The following is the most important factors to consider before you hand over your coin or sign your life away on a long-term contract.
Top 10 phones of August

CNET.com.au's mobile guru Jeremy Roche shows you the hottest phones money can buy.

Microsoft previews Windows Mobile 6.5

On Monday, Microsoft officially unveiled the latest version of its mobile operating system at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009.
Don't bury the tube TV quite yet

As consumers continue to scoop up CRTs, it appears the reports of the demise of the old-style sets have been greatly exaggerated.
PCs now ready for Blu movies

Playback software supporting Blu-ray (BD) commercial movies, and video cards certified for High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) are now readily available, which means BD disc drives can now be used to their full potential.
LG: No go on combo of Blu-ray, HD DVD

Will the competing next-generation optical disc standards ever meet in the same device? Not for now, it seems.

Camera phone buying guide

Digital cameras have become an inseparable component of mobile phone technology. With the quality of these cameras continually improving, CNET.com.au is here to guide you through the various pitfalls of separating the gems from the junk.
Tips on buying a digital TV

CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.

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.