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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.

Jawbone Prime

The Jawbone Prime's ability to filter out nearby sounds is astonishingly good. We suspect black magic is at work here.

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Reviews

  • Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2

    Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.

  • Samsung S6700T

    If you're looking for an inexpensive phone with a nice, simple interface and a decent number of features, you won't be disappointed with the Samsung S6700T.

  • Sony Ericsson HCB-105

    If you never plan to share it and will never use it in a loud vehicle, the HCB-105 is a good sounding, simple to use choice. Everyone else should look elsewhere.

  • Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem

    This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.

  • Bose Mobile In-Ear Headset

    The Bose mobile in-ear headset is a fantastic pair of headphones for people who love music, and for those who just have to sit close to them on the bus.

  • Nokia 6720 Classic

    With so many excellent phones to choose from, Nokia hasn't done nearly enough to make the 6720 desirable. It does the basics well, but struggles to justify its price.

  • Logitech Wireless Mouse M505

    The Wireless M505 Mouse is a good choice for anyone using Logitech's Unifying USB transceiver, which also works with some of the company's keyboards, but it's priced a bit high considering its limited button layout.

  • Acer Aspire One D250

    For the price, it's hard to find fault with Acer's even cheaper version of the 10.1-inch Aspire One, as long as you're not expecting top-of-the-line features.

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Features

  • Twitter-integrated TV: Stepping into the time warp?

    Some viewers would eat it up; others would ignore it. But packaged right by the industry, Twitter could easily become the biggest thing in interactive TV since Dr Frank-N-Furter played the hot dog.

  • Portable or in-dash GPS?

    So you've decided to get satellite navigation for your beloved automobile, but you're caught between what type of system to get. CNET Australia investigates whether an integrated in-dash unit or portable device is suitable for you.

  • Memory cards: All your questions answered

    With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

  • Tech takes a holiday

    Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.

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  • 1.5bn downloads from App Store in a year

    While Apple still has a ways to go to be the dominant mobile phone provider in the world, CEO Steve Jobs is comfortable with his lead in selling mobile applications.

  • PSP Go: What we know so far

    Ahead of E3, a leaked video is revealed by a Sony executive touting a sliding screen handheld — with no second thumb stick — and built-in flash memory.

  • HTC Maple, a BlackBerry lookalike, appears

    CNET Germany managed to get its hands on an unreleased HTC smartphone codenamed Maple, which bears a striking resemblance to the current BlackBerry Curve with its QWERTY keyboard and trackball navigator.

  • How Better Place plans to revive the electric car

    We sat down with the CEO of Better Place Australia, Evan Thornley, to discuss how his company plans to make the electric car a reality in Australia.

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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.

  • Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps

    Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.

  • Headphone Buying Guide

    Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.

  • The best ways to back up your data

    Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.

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