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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.

Groove may be in Deee-Lite's heart, but it will be far from yours after you've finished with Just Dance.

World of Zoo

Animal-obsessed kids will be in seventh heaven with World Of Zoo — and they might even learn a little along the way.
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

Despite its originality and charm, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter is a mediocre platforming game.
Cars Race-O-Rama

Cars Race-O-Rama is a terribly generic racer aimed at the younger crowd. It's neither great nor awful, just absolutely middle-of-the-road gaming.
Lego Rock Band

This charming rhythm game is especially good for first-timers, but it's a little light on content.
Punch-Out!!

Punch-Out for the Wii isn't much different from the NES version, but it hardly matters when it's this much fun.
DJ Hero

DJ Hero spells a new frontier in rhythm gaming of electrifying fun, but the cover charge is steep.
Wii Fit Plus

User-created routines and plenty of new activities make Wii Fit Plus a vast improvement on the original, although some important omissions stop it from being a standout.
My Fitness Coach

My Fitness Coach: Get In Shape lacks vital feedback that distinguishes the more worthy fitness titles for the Wii.

Great games for the musically minded

It doesn't matter whether you've classically trained at the Conservatorium or only sing in the shower, these games will bring out your inner songbird.
Best racing games for those who need speed

Are you a demon behind the wheel who thinks too fast is never fast enough? Save yourself a speeding ticket by getting in the driver's seat with one of these racing titles.
Best televisions for gaming

So you've bought yourself a spanking new PlayStation 3 and you're thinking about buying a flatscreen, but what should you choose?
Best fitness games

If you want to hire your game console as your new personal trainer, here are some of the best fitness titles to pick from.

Sydney movie, music pirate earns jail time

The Australian arms of the music and film industry have won a victory against piracy with the news that Sydney man Yong Hong Lin has been handed a three-month jail term for selling illegal imported discs from his Eastwood music and movie store.
The Beatles: Rock Band price and launch date announced

You can't buy me love, but you will be able to buy The Beatles: Rock Band in Australia come 9 September, according to game developer Harmonix.
Broken record: Why labels want new album format

There's not enough margin in single downloads, so the music industry wants to find the next-gen album. Let's hope it won't force unwanted tracks on listeners.
Warner Music Group and YouTube talking again

Six months after Warner Music's songs disappeared from YouTube, the two companies are trying to hash out their differences, sources say.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
Wipe your hard drive clean

Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
GPS buyer's guide

Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.
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.

Transcribe

Analyze a piece of music to transcribe it.
Free Xmas Ideas Toolbar

Look forward to Christmas with accompanying music.
DownloadStudio

Acquire files, programs, audio, video, and complete Web/FTP sites.
QuickScore Elite

Write your own music and edit it with a set of pre-defined tools.

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.
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