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How to make your own iPhone ringtones

Just because Apple charges for iPhone ringtones doesn't mean we should have to pay for them. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating your own ringtones using your favourite MP3 files.

Citroen Survolt

A curious cross between the Batmobile and boy racer, the Citroen Survolt is the latest in the craze du jour: battery-powered supercars. Although it could have been a highlight of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, it's little more than a dramatically-styled curio.

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Reviews

Nokia N97 mini

The N97 mini is better than the original, but not so when compared with smartphones from other manufacturers. Its S60 OS helps the mini feel like an old phone even before it hits the stores.
Canon EOS 550D

The Canon 550D has the best implementation of video on a digital SLR yet, and matches it with excellent still image quality.
Ricoh CX3

Ricoh has finally hit the nail on the head with the CX3, it has the right balance between features, performance and affordability.
Hitachi SimpleTough 500GB

An aptly named external drive; it's simple and it's tough.
Olympus SP-800UZ

Olympus continues to push its cameras into record-breaking territory with the 30x optical zoom SP-800UZ.
Olympus E-P2

Sharing a host of similarities to the E-P1, the E-P2 just doesn't have that wow-factor anymore. But if you can forgive it for this, you will find that it's a great Micro Four Thirds camera.
Samsung N150

The Samsung N150 will appeal to anyone who puts battery life at the top of their list of priorities, but it's not massively different to previous-generation machines and its keyboard isn't quite as good as those on rivals such as the Eee PC 1000HE.
Samsung Q320

Samsung's Q320 impresses us on most levels, except for the critical issue of battery life.

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Features

Best value SIM-only contracts

Are you at the end of your mobile contract but not looking for a new phone? We take a closer look at the carriers' offerings to discover the best value SIM-only deals.
Camera showdown: Nexus One vs. iPhone 3GS

How does the iPhone's camera stack up to the Nexus One's? We put the two mobile phone cameras through their paces.
Understanding exposure

Ever wondered how to gain total control over your photographs? Welcome to the world of exposure. In this instalment of the Learning Centre, we'll take you through aperture, shutter speed, ISO and light meters.
What is Bluetooth?

An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.

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News

3D photography at the Olympics

A photographer at the Olympics in Vancouver used a dual-SLR camera rig to take 3D images.
Samsung's Flip-style camcorder gains optical zoom

Samsung's second-gen Flip-style camcorder, the HMX-U20, makes a splash with a unique new feature for the category: a 3x optical zoom lens.
Google Voice finally on iPhone browser

Google's end run around Apple's App Store is complete: Google Voice is ready as a web application.
Ask Us: What is depth of field?

What is depth of field? It's the area in front of and behind your area of focus that looks sharp.

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DIYs and How-to

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.
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.
Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
How to split audio tracks

This tutorial can help you split music and audio books into shorter tracks for your convenient listening pleasure.

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Downloads

Screen Guard

Personal computer protection
Pacific General demo

Command troops in this exciting WWII strategy game.
Front Page Sports: Football Pro '97

Hike that ball and start the game in this highly rated football game.
Metrology

Perform various unit conversions.