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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.

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.

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Reviews

  • Forza Motorsport 3

    The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.

  • Toshiba 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD Combo

    Toshiba's 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD combo unit is compact and simple to use, but screen quality could be better.

  • NewU: Fitness First Personal Trainer

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

  • Kogan 1080P37

    Kogan's 37-inch Full HD panel is inexpensive and should appeal to budget sensibilities, but it's not great for those who demand visual fidelity.

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

    The Lumix DMC-GH1 proves that there's fight and fury in the Micro Four Thirds format, with brilliant HD video quality and great still images.

  • FIFA 10

    FIFA 10 offers the best gameplay in the series' history and includes even more features and game modes to boot.

  • Olympus Mju 7020

    We're a bit ambivalent about the Olympus Mju 7020. It's got a wide-angle lens and a relatively long zoom at 7x, but misses out on good picture quality and class-leading features like HD movie recording.

  • Fake iPod Nano (4th generation)

    If it wasn't for the glitchy software and sub-standard battery life, the fake iPod Nano might have been almost as good as the real thing.

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Features

  • What is Bluetooth?

    An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.

  • Five digital cameras for just about anyone

    Confused about what camera to buy? Manhandled by megapixel counts? Fear no more, because one of these cameras will be right for just about anyone.

  • Getting to know your camcorder

  • 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.

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  • Eee PC maker Asus goes gadget

    Taiwanese company, Asus, finds itself smack in the middle of a transition from components maker to serious contender in PCs and accessories. Could Asus be an Acer in the making?

  • Left 4 Dead 2 banned in Australia

    It looks like the dead won't be rising down under anytime soon with Left 4 Dead 2 being the latest game refused classification in Australia.

  • Apple's iTunes store gets modest facelift

    At Apple's press event, CEO Steve Jobs showed off what is essentially a modest face lift for iTunes 9 with improvements to Genius, music-sharing capabilities and the "LP" format.

  • CBHD: Blu-ray rival based on HD DVD

    HD DVD might win the format war against Blu-ray. No, this is not a repeat from 2006.

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DIYs and How-to

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Downloads

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The Explain Series

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Videos

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