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Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia

Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.

GPS navigators for Father's Day

A portable GPS might just be the gift to give on Father's Day for dads who like to drive but aren't much cop at reading a map or taking instructions. We've selected a quartet of capable GPS's to make your Dad's Day shopping a little easier.

Cameras and camcorders for Father's Day

There are enough digital cameras and camcorders out there to make the clued up, keen-eyed technophile wince. So, we've narrowed down the field a bit to make your Father's Day gift shopping a little bit easier.

Best portable in-car GPS navigators

All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

Lexmark's new multifunction line-up

Lexmark had announced seven new multifunction printers; four for small office and home users, and three for professional use.

Tech trends for digital cameras

Itching to upgrade your old camera but not sure what to look for? Well, here's a summary of what we think will make or break a compact shooter this year.

Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

Best 32-inch LCD TVs

We look at five of the best 32-inch LCD televisions and are surprised by the level of competition and the number of features offered for the price.

What a waste! Australian tech recycling options limited

The overwhelming majority of councils in the Sydney metropolitan region fail to provide any direct e-waste recycling services for their residents.

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.

Best 'home theatre in a box' systems

You've finally taken the plunge and invested in a large screen TV, but found out pretty much straight away that the sound is thin and not deserving of the term "home theatre". So where to next?

Q&A: Canon's camera tech guru Chuck Westfall

Nikon and Sony are bringing competition to the full-frame SLR camera market that Canon once had to itself. Canon's Westfall sees imitation as the sincerest form of flattery.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music and videos in Australia

CDs and DVDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc and want to disco over to digital, then check out CNET.com.au's list of the major online media stores in Australia.

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

Format wars: the tech that should have won

Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

Printer buying guide

CNET.com.au's printer buying guide is all the input you need to get the best output.

Wireless glossary

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

Best hard-disk camcorders

Hard-disk camcorders offer more space than you can poke the proverbial stick at, allowing you to record hours upon hours of footage. We nominate three of the best.

SCE Australia boss on the 40GB PS3

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand managing director Michael Ephraim on the new 40GB PS3 model, discontinuing the 60GB version, and copping flak from gamers.

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