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Garmin Nuvi 5000

It might be perfect for truck drivers, but the 5.2-inch Garmin 5000 is a bit too big for us car-bound road denizens. And the lack of Bluetooth hands-free, lane guidance and junction view condemns it to also-ran status.

Best DAB+ digital radios

Digital radio is finally here, but what equipment do you need to receive it? We look at eight different receivers to find the best.

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Reviews

Garmin Nuvi 1390T

There's nothing particularly flash about it, but the 1390T is a solid and dependable choice, with traffic, lane guidance, Aussie and NZ maps, and Bluetooth hands-free amongst its features.
WD My Passport Elite 500GB

Desktop users who need a portable drive will find the My Passport Elite endearing, although the dock could stand to be a little more user friendly.
Sangean DPR-69 Plus

Sangean's cute DRP-69 Plus isn't quite portable or desk bound, and isn't quite sharp enough to make it a must-have DAB.
Cygnett Maestro Portable Speaker System for iPhone & iPod

The Maestro does a lot of things right for its AU$189.95 asking price. It produces good sound and is cross-compatible with a range of iPods and iPhones, but it's also light on exciting features.
HP SimpleSave Portable 320GB

HP's SimpleSave portable drive does make backups simple, as long as your file names aren't too long.
Garmin Nuvi 1350

As the entry-level thin Nuvi with a widescreen, the 1350 features a 4.3-inch screen, red light and speed camera locations, lane guidance, text-to-speech, and Australian and Kiwi maps. You miss out on Bluetooth hands-free though.
Garmin Nuvi 1260

The step up model in Garmin's thin Nuvi model range, the 1260 features a 15.5mm thick body, text-to-speech, Australian and NZ maps and safety camera locations as seen on the entry-level 1250. The extra AU$50 gives you Bluetooth hands-free.
Garmin Nuvi 1250

The Nuvi 1250 spearheads Garmin's line of thin of portable nav devices. At 15.5mm thick, the 1250 features Aussie and NZ maps, text-to-speech, and speed and red light camera locations.

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Features

Best portable 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.
Portable or in-dash GPS?

So you've decided to get satellite navigation for your beloved automobile, but you're caught between what type of system to get. CNET Australia investigates whether an integrated in-dash unit or portable device is suitable for you.
Take note! MP3 players with voice recorders

No one wants to get writer's cramp or carpal tunnel, but it can be hard to avoid if you're taking notes in classes or meetings all day. CNET.com.au rounds up these lecture-worthy MP3 players.
Top portable storage devices

If you're looking to transport data between PCs, you're going to need a portable storage solution.

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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.
Detailed speed limit info on GPS units soon

At this year's CeBIT show in Sydney, Navteq announced the inclusion of more detailed speed limit information, as well as the addition of points-of-interest reviews from Lonely Planet and Australian Good Food and Travel Guide.
Garmin-Asus unveils Nuvifone M20, more details about G60

Garmin-Asus is wasting no time on creating some pre-Mobile World Congress buzz, with the release of details about its long-awaited Nuvifone G60 and the announcement of a lower-end model, the Nuvifone M20.
Garmin teams up with Asus for Nuvifone series

On Wednesday, Garmin and Asus announced a strategic alliance to develop and distribute co-branded GPS-enabled smartphones to be known as the Garmin-Asus Nuvifone series.

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DIYs and How-to

Installing speed and red light camera alerts on your Garmin Nuvi

School zone, speed and red light camera alerts are now de rigueur on portable GPS navigators. While Garmin's Nuvi range has an excellent alerting system, you need to be the Howard Carter of the internet to find them. We show you how, although we make no guarantees about avoiding Tutankhamun's curse.
Game and watch: Video playback on your PSP

With falling Memory Stick prices, there is no better time to use your PSP as a portable video player than now. Read our concise guide on how to do so.
PDA shopping checklist

Thinking of buying a new PDA? Here's a run-down of all the features you'll need to consider before you hit the shops.
DIY: Grab music from another computer with your iPod

Remember: Your iPod is a hard drive as well as an MP3 player. If you need to, say, move your music from one computer to another, simply use your iPod. Here's how.

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Downloads

Sticky Password

Keep your passwords and personal data secure and accessible only by you,at home and on the road.
TrailRunner

Plan sports routes; works w/Nike, Apple, iPod, Google Earth.
IZArc2Go

Archive files into various formats using portable archive utility from your USB.
XYplorer

Manage and keep track of your files.

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.