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Tech gifts for the geek who's got everything
Don't worry — there are a few genuinely new products on the Australian market this year, even if you're shopping for a gadget lover who is quick on the early adoption front. Here are some gift ideas for new products that they probably won't already own.
BlackBerry Bold 9700
While it's hard to recommend it as an upgrade to current Bold owners, the 9700 is an outstanding phone in its own right and is still among the best handsets for business users.
Reviews
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iRiver B30
Idiosyncratic as hell, the iRiver B30 is a feature-complete player with sparkling sound, but it won't put a fire up the Cupertino boys.
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Philips DAB AE5230 Radio
Philips' inexpensive entry into the digital radio world offers few surprises, either nice or nasty.
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Nokia E72
Business users looking for a competent, no-nonsense smartphone will like the E72 for its breadth of features and stylish design.
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Laser DVBT-MP32 Multimedia Plus
It's not the prettiest PMP on the block, but the inclusion of digital TV support makes the MP32 a great little gadget.
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Pure Sensia
The Sensia is a "visual" DAB+ radio, with a 5.7-inch colour touch screen interface that incorporates access to apps like Facebook, Twitter and Picasa.
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TomTom for iPhone
With the highest price, fewest features and the same ol' iPhone nav problems, TomTom's app is hard to recommend.
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HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One C309g
The Photosmart Premium is a nifty little multifunction with the added novelty of a touchscreen. It does a great job of plain text, but it's a pity about its colour prints.
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Panasonic SC-HC3 Compact Stereo System
Panasonic's attractive SC-HC3 combines CD and iPod playback with excellent audio quality, although iPhone owners should shop elsewhere.
Features
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Best DAB+ digital radios
Digital radio is finally here, but what equipment do you need to receive it? We look at eight different receivers to find the best.
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Aussie sports games: Win, lose or draw?
The past, present and future on video games based on the biggest sports down under.
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Will the NBN kill digital TV as we know it?
As the NBN bypasses the airwaves and offers a new pipe into 90 per cent of Australia's homes, could long-languishing IPTV services spell the beginning of the end for TV as we know it?
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Telstra's blue tick phones
Check out our reviews of the Next G mobiles that Telstra recommends for use in rural areas.
News
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Telstra boosts Melbourne cable to 100Mbps
Telstra has announced an upgrade to its HFC broadband network within Melbourne as well as its Velocity fibre-to-the-home network and will begin trailing a new TV set-top box.
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Internode cuts 3G modem prices
Broadband provider Internode has cut the price of its 3G modem range by $50.
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Digital Radio Central
Look here for everything you need to know about digital radio in Australia.
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Telstra snares LG's world first
Telstra has announced six new handsets soon to join its Next G range, including the LG Xenon, which will be a world's first when it's released on the Australian network.
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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Ask Us: How can I improve the wireless connection from my laptop to my router?
Frustrated by poor signal strength on your network? Here are four options you can try to improve it.
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Tips and tricks for shooting a wedding video
So you've been entrusted to videotape your sibling/cousin/best mate's wedding, what do you do now?
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TV buying guide
Whether you want a new bedroom set or a massive home-theatre centrepiece, our CNET editors' guide gives you the full picture on shopping for a new TV.
Downloads
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ViewTi N Free for iPhone
Puts own virtual caddy in your iPhone.
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Internet Connection Counter
Display various statistics about Dial-up, ADSL and so forth connections to the Internet.
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Color Style Studio
Choose color schemes for your house based on photos of real objects.
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Tabula Rasa Couple Edition
Design any event layout with the added ability of seating attendees at tables.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans | 1% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans |  3% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 2% |
| Apple mobile phones | 3% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 3% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 2% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 3% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
