Tags: digital, diy, tech

Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.

A little tear falls from our collective cheek as we say a fond farewell to 2009 on Digital Life.

OXX Digital Classic DAB+

The OXX Digital Classic DAB+ takes the strengths of the company's previous model and adds DAB+ making it one of the best value table-top models on the market.
Philips DAB AE5230 Radio

Philips' inexpensive entry into the digital radio world offers few surprises, either nice or nasty.
Olin 8-inch Digital Photo Frame with Printer

The Olin digital photo frame is such a novel concept that we can't help wonder why someone hasn't done this before. Fortunately, it works exactly how we want it to.
Pure One Classic

The Pure One Classic DAB+/FM radio does what it's designed to with simplicity and style, and is a good entry point to the new world of digital radio.
Dvico TViX HD R-3300 HD Digital Jukebox + Ultimate PVR

TViX's supposedly HD PVR promises to be the "ultimate" PVR. We can't help thinking that "basic" would have been a better appellation.
D-Link DSM-210 10-inch Wireless Internet Photo Frame

D-Link's wireless enabled photo frame tries to be all things to all people. What it ends up being is pretty awful.
Kaiser Baas 1.8-inch Digital Media Keyring

Though the Kaiser Baas digital media keyring sounds like a novel idea, the reality is hampered by its tiny size and cumbersome navigation system.
Ricoh R10

Though the R10 has some smart, retro styling and a feature list as long as your arm, it falls down in the noise and performance stakes. Still, the camera's versatility gives you a headstart over its failings.

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 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.
Plasma vs. LCD: Which is right for you?

Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?
Digital radio: All you need to know

Forget about AM and FM, as digital radio (or DAB+) is the way of the future. It features interference-free transmissions, rewind and pause, and track info.

Seven unveils 7Two digital channel

Seven has announced the details of its new digital channel called 7Two which begins broadcasting next month and will feature a mix of new run series and "old favourites".
Digital radio: In the pink or just in the red?

Yes, digital radio is here and it does sound better than FM. But it will hardly change the world of radio overnight.
Beatles perfect storm on 9 September 2009?

For the first time, the Beatles' entire catalogue will be released, in stereo, in one fully digitally remastered collection. Will an iTunes announcement happen the same day?
Digital Radio Central

Look here for everything you need to know about digital radio in Australia.

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.
Ebook readers: A guide to the world of digital books and how to read them

E-readers are just entering the Australian market, and plenty of people are interested. But what should you know before you start buying digital books and e-readers? We explain the basics.
DIY home surveillance with a webcam

Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.
Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.

WinZip

Make it easy to zip and unzip files for quick, efficient, and secure data transmission and storage.
Citra FX Photo Effects

Modify your digital photos with various image filter effects.
Picture Information Extractor

Transfer, view and rename digital photos and extract metadata from JPEG and RAW files.
PhotoZoom Classic

Enlarge digital images while preserving quality.

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.