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Linksys NMH405 Media Hub
The Linksys NMH405 Media Hub is a back-to-basics "media-aggregation" server that is perfect for beginners but it does have its hiccups.
Seagate FreeAgent Theater
Its poor video support means it's not perfect, but if you have a FreeAgent portable hard drive it's quite a capable photo and audio streamer.
Reviews
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Sony BDP-S5000ES
The Sony BDP-S5000ES is a premium Blu-ray player, which features impressive build quality and audio performance, but if video is what you crave there are cheaper options.
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Samsung S7330
The S7330 is little more than a basic mobile phone with a flashy-looking touch panel for navigation. It works well but it's a little pricey for the phone you actually get.
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Dualsim Slider
The genius of the dual-SIM technology is overshadowed by missing basic features, poor navigation and terrible battery life. The idea is right, but this phone needs to be refined.
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Unison B-XT Bluetooth Speakers
A sharply designed portable speaker system with bass so domineering it spoiled most of the music we played through it.
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Garmin Nuvi 760
If you're in the market for a GPS navigator with an FM transmitter and MP3 playback, not to mention excellent safety camera warnings, the Nuvi 760 is the one to go for.
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Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)
If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.
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LG KF600
Are two screens better than one? The KF600's morphing touch-navigation pad is a cool concept and adds a little high-end class to an otherwise low-spec handset.
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LG KF700
Tossing the KF700 into a mobile market obsessed with the iPhone could be a tough pitch for LG. HSDPA data speeds and multiple methods of input could be what's needed to turn a few heads away from the competition.
Features
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Best high-capacity MP3 players
If you're a digital music hoarder, you'll want a player that can store a hefty number of songs. Here are four of our picks.
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CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball
CES 2008 has wrapped for another year, and so CNET.com.au looks over the tech and the products we will be using in the years to come.
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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.
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Desktop shopping checklist
Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.
News
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Will your next camera be an iPod?
If you're to believe the rumours, there's a good chance that the next generation of iPods will be outfitted with basic cameras.
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SanDisk Sansa slotRadio takes a page from Slacker's book
SanDisk's slotRadio MP3 player uses preloaded microSD cards filled with 1,000 hand-picked songs arranged into playlists.
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Sources: Apple, music labels talk DRM-free songs
Apple is in discussions with three top recording companies about acquiring DRM-free songs, according to two music industry sources.
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Is microSD the music medium of the future?
SanDisk and the big four music labels will shortly make albums available on microSD cards. But is the format a great idea or a fiddly mess?
DIYs and How-to
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Mobile phone buying guide
Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device — your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the right plan and handset for you.
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101 software tips, tweaks and tricks
Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
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Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly
Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.
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Headphone Buying Guide
Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.
Downloads
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Create Ringtone
Make your own MP3/iPhone ringtones from any audio file with a few mouse clicks.
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Plato Video to 3GP Converter
Convert AVI, DivX, RM, MKV, MPEG, WMV, ASF, MOV, MP4, FLV, SWF, and NSV to 3GP video.
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Plato FLV to Video Audio Converter
Convert FLV to DivX, xVID, AVI, WMV, IPod, PSP, 3GP, Zune, and audio.
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Plato Video Converter
Convert video to iPod, Sony PSP, Cellphone, 3GP, Microsoft Zune, or FLV video.
























