Tags: compact, international

Canon PowerShot A580

The Canon PowerShot A580's chunky, cheery styling isn't to our taste, but the friendly price, accessible controls and respectable image quality pull it out of the bag for this unsophisticated and easy-to-use point-and-shoot camera.

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Samsung i8

Aimed at amateurs, the Samsung i8 is a user-friendly digital camera with strong multimedia functionality and helpful how-to guides. Slow performance and the sometimes frustrating logic of the main menu will mean this is probably one to skip unless you're interested in the bare basics.

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Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS

When a camera is this good-looking and takes respectable pictures, we'll forgive the lack of features.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Although we like the features and image quality of the W300, it lacks a wide-angle lens which has become a must-have for a premium shooter. While other alternatives in the market may not offer as high a capture resolution as the Sony, they do make up with other features.

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Nikon Coolpix S600

The Nikon Coolpix S600 is one of the fastest cameras we've tested, and it doesn't compromise on features or image quality.

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Thirty photos a second with a compact digicam?

Micron Technology is coming out with an imaging chip for compact digital cameras next year that will let amateurs maniacally click away like Austin Powers.

Warner Music readies CD-free 'e-label'

Warner Music Group is creating a new music-distribution mechanism that will rely on digital downloads instead of compact discs.

New Olympus cameras beat PMA rush

Olympus has introduced five new cameras to refresh its consumer lineup just days before the international Photo Marketing Association show in Las Vegas.

PMA 2008: Pre-show predictions

What will the world's largest international photo imaging event showcase? We dare some predictions.

Casio's new ambition: Fast-frame rate camera

Casio generally emphasises style for its point-and-shoot cameras, but its EX-F1, which the company says can shoot 60 6-megapixel shots in one second, is a radical high-end departure.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Digital Camera Buying Guide

Everything you need to know when pondering a new camera purchase, from the kind of user you are to current technologies to consider.

How does a speaker work?

CNET explains the jargon behind the conventional loudspeaker, with a quick guide on the anatomy of this important home theatre component.

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

Handhelds buying guide

Choosing the right handheld is all about finding the perfect balance of size, weight, performance, features, and cost. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

MP3 players that shaped 2007

2007 ushered in devices with wireless capabilities, touch screens, and high capacity flash memory at increasingly lower prices.

Wireless glossary

3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

PDA Buyer's Guide: What to look for when buying a handheld

The right PDA has to be small enough that you enjoy toting it around, but the battery needs to be big enough that it has some juice left when you need it; plus, it must have a decent-size screen.

Digital photography glossary

Having problems with certain camera jargons? Fret not. We have compiled a list of the common terms and definitions used in digital photography.

The M Factor

CNET.com.au's M Factor competition lets you decide which is the ultimate mobile phone in each of six categories - Fashion, Camera, MP3, Smart, Budget and 3G.

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Airport Codes 2.38

Get reference about US and international airports on your Palm.

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CD&DVD Analyse 3.02

Analyze CDs/DVDs and show contents which Windows Explorer can not display.

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DiskInternals Flash Recovery 2

Restore lost and deleted photos from your hard drive or flash memory devices.

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Display your current WAN and LAN IP addresses.

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Display your current WAN and LAN IP addresses.