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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is a solid, but not standout, superzoom option for the money.

As a mid-priced multifunction the MP560 performs well, and we appreciate the inclusion of realistic claimed print speeds.

Sony Ericsson Elm

Sony Ericsson's Greenheart initiative pushing forward with this upcoming budget release. It could also be the top choice for outdoors types, it's stiff plastic cover offering splash resistance.
AgfaPhoto DC-600uw

The AgfaPhoto is a cheap, knockabout waterproof camera that's ideal for life at the beach. The feature set and image quality is average but for the price you can't go too far wrong.
Canon Legria HF20

As far as mid-range camcorders go, there's not much to fault the Canon Legria HF20 for; the image quality is good, the autofocus speedy and feature list fairly full.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

The big daddy of digital SLR cameras has arrived — ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.
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.
Canon Pixma MP270

The MP270 is a basic multifunction printer that can copy and scan as well, with direct connection to a PictBridge enabled device.
Canon Pixma MP640

With a 3-inch screen, the MP640 can print, scan and copy as well as produce photo printouts.
Canon Pixma MP990

The MP990 is a Wi-Fi printer that has a 3.8-inch screen, Wi-Fi, automatic duplexing, plus all the usual multifunction features of copying and scanning.

Compact cameras with HD video

Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.
Best high-definition camcorders

High-def camcorders, while not exactly cheap, are now more affordable then ever. CNET Australia picks a few that offer the best compromise between image quality and price.
Best budget camcorders

A budget camcorder is not without its compromises, but these three camcorders should satisfy most casual videographers out there.
Best budget digital cameras

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned amateur, sometimes you just want a cheap camera that can do the job. We round up a few of the best buys available under AU$400.

Telstra first with free Facebook notifications

Facebook fanatics who also happen to be Telstra mobile customers can now receive Facebook notifications via SMS to their Next G handset for free.
Foxtel TV now on iPhone

Telstra customers can finally subscribe to Foxtel TV on their iPhones, 18 months after the first iPhones were sold on the Next G network.
Polaroid relaunches instant cameras

After an incredible response to the passing of the Polaroid instant film, the new licensee of the Polaroid brand has decided to relaunch some of the most popular instant cameras.
Samsung launches the AMOLED 12M

As 12-megapixel camera phones trickle into market, Samsung steps it up a gear, releasing in Korea the world's first 12MP camera phone with 3x optical zoom.

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.
3 tips to extend your camera battery's life

Struggling to squeeze out some more shots from your digital camera? Here are three useful tips that you can put into action right now to conserve battery power and make sure you don't miss that vital moment.
How to take video in total darkness

All sorts of interesting things happen in the dark, but how do you take a video of them? These tips will help you shoot video in even the darkest places.
Camcorder formats: which one is best?

Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.

Falco Auto Image

Scan or load image, apply different filters, and save in another format.
Advanced JPEG Compressor

View, edit, resize, convert, and share your digital photos.
PTZ Controller

Take control of your Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras.
Artizen HDR

Process, edit, and browse various images.

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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.
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