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Top 5 tips for buying a PVR
So you've finally ditched your VHS recorder but are unsure what to replace it with. We look at the five features you should be looking at when buying a PVR.
How to get the best deal on a new TV
If you're looking to buy a new television, there are a lot of things to consider. Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone, as CNET Australia is here to help.
Reviews
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Apple MacBook (Spring 2009)
The Apple MacBook may look the same as before, but it's had a Spring makeover and is now a better deal than ever.
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Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0
The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.
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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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Sony PSP Go
We love its slimmer, sexier, more pocket-friendly shape, as well as its pause and restore anywhere feature, but the PSP Go doesn't quite add enough to the mix to justify its price tag.
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LG BD390
The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.
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Pioneer BDP-120
The Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray player boasts fine video and audio capabilities, but its frustrating operational quirks make this player an also-ran.
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NAD C 717 Micro DVD Receiver
If you're after a super compact system that'll primarily provide great music and movies second, the NAD C 717 does just that.
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Guitar Hero 5
Wide-ranging improvements and an excellent new Party Play mode make Guitar Hero 5 a great way to bring some rock into your living room.
Features
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What storage should I get in my camcorder?
There are many types of camcorders on the market, and all take different types of storage. We look into what's available, so you can decide what's best for you.
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MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition
Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.
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PS3 Slim: FAQ
We've compiled a quick run-down of what's new and what's not in the latest edition of PlayStation 3.
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Should I buy a laptop now or wait for Windows 7?
There's a key question being asked by students, parents and anyone in the market for a new laptop: if I buy a laptop now, can I get Windows 7 for free?
News
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Panasonic readies 3D plasma display
Panasonic has developed a full-HD 3D plasma panel and high-precision active shutter glasses for the consumer market. The 50-inch prototype will be unveiled at the Ceatec Japan 2009 trade show next week.
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Sony beefs up Blu-ray strategy
A new real-time movie database, called MovieIQ, will be included with high-profile Blu-ray disc releases.
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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.
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PlayTV, BD-Live not out of Australian starting blocks
We look at a couple of Sony's hot topics of 2008 that have yet to make an impact in 2009.
DIYs and How-to
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Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7
It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.
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Get the most out of iPhoto 08
Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.
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Camcorder formats: which one is best?
Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.
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Seven tips on buying a DVD recorder
With so many different models and tons of unfamiliar specifications to consider, finding the right DVD recorder can be quite overwhelming.
Downloads
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CD Duplicate Master
Copy both audio and data CDs.
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BurnAware Professional
Compile, copy, and burn data discs, audio CDs, video DVDs, and disc images.
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Smart Defrag
Defrag your hard drive in the background automatically.
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The Undelete
Automatically recover lost and deleted files and documents from NTFS and FAT drives.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 4% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 4% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 5% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
