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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.

Logitech Speaker System Z320

Logitech's Speaker System Z320 offers good looks and decent sound quality at a reasonable price. The speakers are rather lacking on the bass front, though.

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Reviews

  • Dell UltraSharp U2410

    The only way to get better quality than the Dell UltraSharp U2410 is to spend a lot more money — if you need a 24-inch, are on a budget but still need great quality images, we can wholeheartedly recommend this screen.

  • HP 2309m

    At a price of AU$649, the 2309m is a decent buy. While it performs well, the blacks aren't as deep as we'd like, and we'd be more tempted to find something with a matte screen to cut down on reflections.

  • Apple MacBook (June 2009)

    For AU$1599, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop.

  • BenQ E2400HD

    The BenQ E2400HD is a 24-inch monitor that sacrifices features for price, but doesn't have enough going for it to best its competition.

  • Cowon S9

    The Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition.

  • Lenovo ThinkPad X301

    If you've seen last year's ThinkPad X300, there are very few surprises in store here, as the X301 is simply a Centrino 2 update.

  • Apple MacBook Air (Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

    If you weren't a fan of the previous MacBook Air, nothing will change your mind here. It does, however, present an excellent user experience. We can only hope the next revision is a little more feature-laden.

  • Pioneer BDP-LX71

    The Pioneer LX71 is a great Blu-ray player, despite a slow loading speed for interactive discs and the high price.

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Features

  • 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.

  • Buyer's tips: Choosing the best music phone

    The variety of music and media focused phones available can make it difficult to be sure you're getting the best device for your money. The following is the most important factors to consider before you hand over your coin or sign your life away on a long-term contract.

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DIYs and How-to

  • A guide on how to iPod your car

    An iPod, or any MP3 player, is a great way of carrying around shedloads of music. But why should you only listen to your music collection on the bus or train? We show you how to hook your iPod up to your car.

  • CNET monitor buying guide

    Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

  • Tips on buying a digital TV

    CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.

  • DIY: Start your VoIP DJ career

    Want to create your own streaming radio station? We show you how with this simple hack.

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The Explain Series

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