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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.

Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround

As an all-in-one sound system, the Arena Surround is a solid performer capable of engaging the user in a surround audio experience.

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Reviews

Logitech Harmony 700

The Harmony 700 is a fine remote, but Logitech's older universal remotes outclass it in features and value.
JVC Everio GZ-MS130

The GZ-MS130 is a nice, albeit run-of-the-mill, flash-memory-based standard-def camcorder.
Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz)

Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal.
Sennheiser PXC 310 headset

Noise-cancelling headphones are a necessity for any frequent flyer, and if you have the money, the PXC 310 is an excellent example of what you'll need.
Tekken 6

With its beefy cast, impressive Scenario Campaign mode and expansive customisation options, Tekken 6 is the new heavyweight in the fighting game arena
Canon EOS 7D

Canon has created a proficient prosumer digital SLR with the 7D, sporting excellent specifications and performance such as burst shooting speed and HD movie recording.
Bose QuietComfort 15

While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.
Panasonic SC-BT207W

This is a well-featured system that will produce great looking Blu-ray and DVD images. Sound quality's generally pretty good, just don’t push it too far.

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Features

Netbooks: Mini laptops, max portability

Netbooks are excellent secondary laptops, or if you're always on the road and need portability but not necessarily performance. We round-up the best we've seen so far.
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.
Blu-ray: Everything you need to know

In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?
Q&A: Canon helps usher in the video SLR era

In this interview for CNET, Chuck Westfall, technical adviser for Canon's professional products marketing division, answers questions on the future of dSLR, video technology and provides insights into the company's future.

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News

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.
Seven reasons you shouldn't use the PS3 as your Blu-ray player

While Sony's PlayStation 3 is arguably the best Blu-ray player on the market right now, we offer up a few legitimate reasons why you might want to get a stand-alone player instead.
Another technically advanced car that doesn't exist

Most people dream up crazy car concepts but keep them within the confines of their own heads. Others, like Alfred DiMora, choose to start up a company and post those dreams online.
Find movie times through Google

Google adds yet another useful tool -- the ability to search for movie times.

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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.
Wipe your hard drive clean

Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.
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.

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Downloads

Xilisoft Video Cutter

Cut and merge videos of various formats.
Trilix

Search and get files found on most trendy networks.
SageTV

Integrate Mac, PVR, online video.
3D Photo Browser for 3D Users

Audio file organizer.

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.