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Five things still missing from Apple MacBooks

We like the new MacBook Pro range, but that doesn't stop us from asking for more. Here are some items still on our MacBook wish list.

Move your iTunes library to an external hard drive

If you're an iTunes user whose appetite for music, movies and podcasts is outstripping the capacity of your computer, it might be a good time to think about offloading that library to an external hard drive.

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Reviews

iLife '09

Apple iLife '09 is a great application suite for simple media organising and editing, and the addition of features like face recognition, geotagging and music lessons makes it worth the update.
Toshiba 46XV500A

The Toshiba 46XV500A 46-inch LCD is the company's best yet, but it's got a lot of competition from TVs with more sophisticated performance and features.
Philips 42PFL9703D

We had high hopes for the Philips 42PFL9703D, but a poorly performing 100Hz mode and some set-up quirks means the TV isn't quite the Bravia killer we first thought.
ASUS M70SA

With a mass of storage and a large breadth of features, the M70SA from ASUS is a solid performer and a decent media centre/desktop replacement to boot.
Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200

The MCE DMA2200 is probably the best media streaming device we've ever tested. It only works with Windows Vista, but for streaming media from a PC to the TV, it's ideal.
Apple Time Capsule (1TB) Network Storage

Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, but Windows users and those who demand speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed.
Dvico TVIX 4130SH PVR

DViCO's 4130SH will play back just about anything you throw at it. Just don't do your throwing from the network.
Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard

If you're a home theatre PC owner looking for the perfect input device, look no further. Logitech has melded the keyboard of a BlackBerry with a flexible cursor control pad into an attractive, coffee-table-ready package.

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Features

Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?

With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.
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.
Desktop shopping checklist

Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.
What the future holds for MMOs

Speakers at the GCDC 2006 roundtable offer some interesting perspectives on the future of massively multiplayer online games.

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News

JVC rolls out second-gen iPod-friendly TVs

In 2008, JVC became the first company to offer TVs with built-in iPod docks. For 2009, Panasonic is joining the fray with its own line of iPod-friendly TVs, but JVC is looking to defend its turf with a second generation of models.
High hopes at Yahoo, Intel for internet-enabled TV

Yahoo and Intel hope products to be shown at CES in January will mark the beginning of their internet-fuelled expansion to the world of TV.
Servers in the home remain scarce

Microsoft tried to make fun of the notion of a home server with a faux children's book. However, it faces the real challenge of trying to convince consumers that they want to install a server at home.
What's next for Apple? We think it's the remote

After looking at what Apple has done in the past, there are some clues going forward. A good place to look is some of its older products, both software and hardware.

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DIYs and How-to

720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?

Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.
Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.
Watch downloads on your TV

Media wants to be free, but it should be accessible everywhere in your house too, especially on your TV. Find out how to play the files on your PC on a bigger screen.
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.