Tag: lighting

Aston Martin Cygnet: It's on

It's really happening. Aston Martin is building a city car based on a Toyota for sale in Europe. What would James Bond think?

A very light game of interest only to Littlest Pet Shop fanatics, but they'll most likely love it to bits.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is a solid, but not standout, superzoom option for the money.
HP Compaq LA2205wg

Despite a few build and design issues, HP's latest 22-inch monitor punches above its weight and is perfect for users looking for a budget, widescreen solution that is both versatile and sturdy.
PC Tools Internet Security 2010

We're big fans of PC Tools Internet Security's ThreatFire component, and the overall toolset that PC Tools provides is robust, but the suite could be both faster and easier to use.
Asus HP-100U Dolby Headphone Set

Gamers with a penchant for very loud explosions will like the HP-100U, but those who want distinct audio levels will want to listen elsewhere.
LG New Chocolate

If you're looking for an excellent touchscreen with outstanding performance, look elsewhere. The LG New Chocolate looks great but lacks all the hallmarks of a great phone.
HP Envy 13

HP's upscale Envy 13 looks and feels like an expensive status symbol, with performance and features that impress us — but its high price makes it a tough sell over the similar-looking MacBook Pro.
Denon AVR-790

The Denon AVR-790 is a fully featured midrange AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.
BenQ G2220HD

BenQ's G2220HD is a great budget monitor, but an HDMI port would have been a welcome addition.

Extend your mobile phone's battery life

There's little in life more frustrating than having your mobile phone run out of battery when you've left your charger at home. Follow these simple tips to extend your phone's battery life and avoid being caught short.
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.
Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.
Best budget GPS navigators

With the words crisis and meltdown being a regular feature in newspaper headlines, we investigate some of the cheaper GPS options out there.

Seesmic Twitter app lands in BlackBerry store

On Monday, Seesmic released an update to Seesmic for BlackBerry, a Twitter app that first debuted in late November.
iPhone game wins top plaudit at Australian developer awards

Game Developers' Association of Australia (GDAA) crowns Firemint's Flight Control as best Aussie-made game of 2009; Heroes Over Europe and Puzzle Quest: Galactrix also honoured.
Inventors of CCD sensors win Nobel Prize

Never heard of the names Willard S Boyle and George E Smith before? Well, remember them now — thanks to their invention, you're able to use a digital camera today.
Sony Vaio, Walkman, Reader get OLED treatment

In lieu of OLED TVs, Sony shows off OLED-based Vaio, Reader and Walkman prototypes at the CEATEC show in Japan.

Must-have utilities for your Windows tool-kit

How often do you think about the background systems that make your computer run smoothly and surely? We show you seven of our favourite programs to keep your system in tip-top shape.
How to get the best deal on a new TV

If you're looking to buy a new television, there are a lot of things to consider. Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone, as CNET Australia is here to help.
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.
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.

EyeProtectorPro

Protect your eyes from damage caused by long hours of PC use.
Artensoft Photo Editor

Edit, convert, and manage your photos.
USB Disk Security

Protect your computer against viruses trying to attack via USB memory disk.
WebLight

HTML & link checker.

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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.