Tag: christmas

Asus F8Va

It may not be the sexiest notebook in town, but Asus' 14.1-inch laptop is Centrino 2 certified, and sports some excellent multimedia capabilities.

All ASUS reviews

Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

If sport or movies are your aim then plasma is still the king, and the Panasonic TH-42PZ800A offers a great picture for a great price.

Compare Prices | All Panasonic reviews

Samsung LA32A650A1

The Samsung LA32A650A1 is a 32-inch TV with a difference — it's a full 1080p resolution — and it also features the company's new Crystal Design, 100Hz and four HDMI ports.

Compare Prices | All Samsung reviews

Nissan GT-R (R35)

The R35 Nissan GT-R is a technical tour de force, with evidence of brilliance throughout. Hopefully not too many of its tech goodies are chucked overboard by the time it finally goes on sale in Australia in 2009.

All reviews

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

We check out a plethora of new content in Blizzard's upcoming expansion pack for World of Warcraft.

Compare Prices | All Blizzard reviews

Nokia unveils 'Tubular' 5800 touch phone

Nokia today announced its latest XpressMusic mobile handset, the long-awaited 5800 XpressMusic touchscreen phone, known originally as the Nokia Tube.

New MacBooks could arrive shortly

A redesign of Apple's MacBook line is reportedly just around the corner that will see the laptops get the aluminium covers already sported by their MacBook Pro cousins.

Sony promotes new Blu-ray players, format

Sony has unveiled two new Blu-ray players this week cheaper than the PlayStation 3, and announced plans to promote the Blu-ray format.

Paranoid Android: Did they forget Oz?

Dozens of phone calls and emails today made one thing clear: none of Australia's telcos or handset manufacturers has briefed their staff on when mobile phones running Google's Android system will be made available locally, if they are at all.

Mamma Mia! Sony announces SingStar ABBA

Sony's karaoke franchise has signed up the 1970's superstars for PlayStation collaboration.

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

Tech support for your parents

Perhaps the best gift you can give your parents this Christmas is some tech support. We offer some guidance on how to keep their sanity and yours.

Which of my older video games will work on the new consoles?

Which of my older video game titles and accessories will--and won't--work on the new game consoles?

DIY: How to make better videos

Shooting better-looking home videos is easy; you just need to follow some straightforward guidelines.

iPod Mini killer

Ever since the release of the Creative Zen Micro in the US, I've wanted to get my hands of one of these -iPod Mini killers". The question is, will they ever be released in Australia and what will the price tag be?

Last-minute quirky gadget gifts

We're getting down to the wire as far as Christmas gifts are concerned, but here are some last-minute options if you'd like to spoil a tech head.

Best ultraportable laptops

Six ultraportable laptops to tickle the fancy of the light-weight enthusiast.

SCE Australia boss on the 40GB PS3

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand managing director Michael Ephraim on the new 40GB PS3 model, discontinuing the 60GB version, and copping flak from gamers.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

Q&A: RedOctane cofounder Charles Huang

RedOctane cocreator and Guitar Hero rocker Charles Huang discusses working with Microsoft, picking the right guitar for the job, and his take on Rock Band this holiday season.

Download Now

Data Guardian 1.5.3

Secure your privacy information database with Blowfish encryption.

Download Now

Easy Photo Frame 6.10

Apply frames and mask effects to your photos.

Download Now

Data Guardian 1.5.2

Secure your important data.

Download Now

InVideo Studio 1 build 2002

Apply various effects to your video clips, share them online, or e-mail to your friends.

Download Now

Animated Christmas Screensaver

Display a Christmas-themed screensaver on your desktop.

Membership benefits

Create wishlists

Create wishlists

See a product on CNET.com.au that you want? Add it to your wishlist and send a hint to your friends and family. Sign up for a free CNET.com.au membership now!