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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.
B&W VM6
The B&W VM6 are surprisingly capable loudspeakers but the compact dimensions stunt their performance.
Reviews
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LG Micro HiFi System FB163
It's clad in a pretty package, but the FB163 disappoints on the performance front, offering confusing iPod features and an arguably superfluous USB recording function.
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System Mechanic 7 Professional
System Mechanic 7 Professional goes beyond its original greatness, morphing a system utility suite into a kind of grand security suite. As such, it comes up short.
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Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft has released its new operating system, Windows Vista, to hardware manufacturers, marking the end of the development phase and the beginning of the distribution phase.
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Pioneer HTP-GS1
Pioneer's HTP-GS1 speaker system is ideally suited for the Xbox 360 fanatic in your life. Read our Australian review.
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KEF KHT-3005
KEF's stunningly styled egg-shaped speaker package, the KHT-3005, boasts audiophile-quality sound for music and impressive home-theatre performance.
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Logitech Wireless Music System for PC
The Logitech Wireless Music System can wirelessly stream any audio file format from your PC to your home stereo system, but you'll have to fly blind because it doesn't have a visual user interface.
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Apple Boot Camp (beta)
Apple gives the people what they want: Windows on Macs. Geeks proved it could be done through a variety of complicated hacks and now Apple makes it a breeze with a free download. We take Boot Camp for a test run.
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Panasonic SC-PM71 SD Micro System
Look! It's a Micro HiFi System! It's a portable MP3 player! It's not up in the sky, and it's not without its minor quibbles, but if you need a micro system and an MP3 player with only moderate storage capabilities, it's a good option to pursue.
Features
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An inside look at Windows Vista
Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.
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Apple Mac OS X on x86: a first test
Steve Jobs might not approve, but Apple's latest operating system can be installed on any x86 hardware. How well does it function? Read our preliminary labs test to find out.
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Optimise your spyware scans for faster, more effective results
Make your spyware scans run faster so you can get back to work sooner.
News
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Microsoft takes down barrier in Vista firewall
Windows update will turn off the firewall's new feature by default -- something customers have asked for, Microsoft says.
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FAQ: Windows on Macs
There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.
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Will your PC keep pace with Vista?
How does Windows Vista love thy computer? Let it count the ways.
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Microsoft boxes up Vista
Six versions of Microsoft's next operating system are being prepped and polished for launch in the second half of 2006.
DIYs and How-to
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How to set up a subwoofer
Take our easy-to-follow procedures to integrate your powered subwoofer into a component-level home theatre system.
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DIY: How to update firmware on your MP3 player
We'll step you through how to upgrade the firmware on some of the most popular MP3 players, so there'll be no excuses not to have the latest and greatest feature set available.
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DIY: How to buy a home theatre system - are kits or components right for you?
Whether you want to buy a home-theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.
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Calibrate your surround sound
As no two home theatre rooms are exactly alike, setting up a system for optimal sound can be a real challenge. But now we're increasingly seeing clever automated audio calibration systems to help eliminate the hassle of an audio setup routine.
Downloads
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Watchman
Protect your files and monitor unwanted applications.
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Windows Winset
Optimize, clean up, and speed up your PC.
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RRT - Sergiwa Antiviral Toolkit
Enable back all settings disabled by the malware and clean your PC.
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XYplorer
Manage and keep track of your files.
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.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 2% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
