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Conceptronic Grab'n'GO CH3SNAS

Conceptronic's Grab'n'Go NAS is a solid offering that comes with enough features to keep the home user happy.

Koss PortaPro headphones

Koss hits a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, there's no denying the sound quality here: they're the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts.

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Tossing the KF700 into a mobile market obsessed with the iPhone could be a tough pitch for LG. HSDPA data speeds and multiple methods of input could be what's needed to turn a few heads away from the competition.

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Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS

The Kodak EasyShare Z8612 IS has trimmed off every gram of fat, but the 12x zoom lens overbalances the camera. It oozes understated élan and even has some clever features, but the performance isn't quite there.

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Philips 42PFL9703D

On first impressions, the 42-inch Philips 42PFL9703D is a potential Bravia-killer with stylish curves and a 100Hz system that is the best we've ever seen.

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Apple orders 50 million GB serve of flash chips

Samsung is warning its customers that NAND flash memory might be hard to come by for some time after Apple placed a large order, according to a report out of Taiwan.

A wristed development for Disney

Disney has partnered with Lexar to release a range of brightly coloured data storage accessories, including a High School Musical USB bracelet.

iPhone killer: Samsung Omnia offers 'everything'

Omnia is Latin for everything, and Samsung is intent on keeping that promise by piling everything into the Omnia minus the kitchen sink or a keyboard.

ISPs: Govt porn filters 'could cripple internet'

Broadband providers Internode and iiNet have hit out against the Federal government's ISP-level content filtering initiative — a scheme that could cripple Australia's high-speed internet access, according to one exec.

Algae farm in Mexico to produce ethanol in 2009

Rather than squeeze algae for its oil, like other companies are proposing, Algenol wants to turn each algae cell into a tiny ethanol factory.

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Things DIYs and How-to

How to take video in total darkness

All sorts of interesting things happen in the dark, but how do you take a video of them? These tips will help you shoot video in even the darkest places.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.

Camcorder formats: which one is best?

Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices 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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Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

Megazoom shootout: Nikon Coolpix P80 vs Olympus SP-570UZ

These two cameras go head-to-head in a fight to see who the stronger shooter is.

Best tiny MP3 players

Flash memory chips are tiny, meaning the players that use them can be small to the point of ridiculousness. Here are some of our favourite teeny little super guys.

What's next for Flickr video?

Flickr's video hosting service has been out for almost a month. So what's happening with it?

Laptops for Mother's Day

She's already juggling countless priorities and rushing from home to school to work and back again, so don't weigh her down with a heavy laptop.

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Rural highways get $8m mobile phone signal boost

The government yesterday laid down AU$8 million for the next year to fill mobile phone black spots on sections of highway as well as selected towns in WA and NT.
Memeo launches Share for sending photos to grandma

Share your shots without a host using Memeo.
Whaddyareckon?: Functionality vs. popularity

In this week's Whaddyareckon? we're finding out what's more important when you buy a gadget: decent tech specs or the ability to draw jealous glances on the bus.
Apple slashes cost of SSD MacBook Air

Apple has reduced the cost of an SSD-based MacBook Air by around AU$700.
iPhone: Google Talk, new security threats

Google is making its Google Talk instant-messaging application available for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch, however these new applications come in light of new security scares.
Optus 3G iPhone pricing announced

Optus will sell Apple's 8GB 3G iPhone for the outright price of AU$729 and AU$849 for the 16GB model, when purchased with Optus prepaid SIM cards.
Xbox 360 gets Aussie price cut

Xbox 360 Arcade now cheaper down under than Wii; more than 400,000 360s sold in Australia/New Zealand to date.
Apple orders 50 million GB serve of flash chips

Samsung is warning its customers that NAND flash memory might be hard to come by for some time after Apple placed a large order, according to a report out of Taiwan.
Seven to launch crippled TiVo

Seven today confirmed that the TiVo HD digital video recorder will be sold in Australia for AU$699 from 29 July, but users will have to buy a software upgrade next year to unlock its full suite of features.

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Where vinyl records are born

Ever wondered how records are made? Come on a voyage to the land of vinyl as CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman visits United Record Pressing in Nashville, Tennessee.
New Mazda RX-8 gets angry

Mazda's RX-8, the four-door "coupe" with a rotary engine, has been fed some angry pills during its recent facelift.
A camper van for the land and sea

What could possibly be better than a million-dollar motor home outfitted with state-of-art technology? One that goes in the water, of course.
Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

Centrino is dead -- it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 -- codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.
Photos: T[Life] Melbourne

Telstra's new T[Life] store in Melbourne is glossy and enormous, and those south-of-the-border should count themselves lucky. Everyone else we bring you a virtual walk through.
Ford's new Focus XR5 Turbo goes kinetic

Ford has given the hero car of its Focus range, the XR5 Turbo, a "kinetic" makeover, however, the rest of the range will have to wait.
New Honda Accord Euro edges into town

The first Euro did much to revive the Accord nameplate; the new, edgier second-gen model aims to continue that success.
Ferrari pimps the Motorola RAZR2 V9

Forget phones that mimic a Ferrari car, here's the real (cross-branded) deal — the Motorola RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition.
Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

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Oi!: Look professional with AKG's high-def headphones

High-end audio manufacturer AKG has introduced a range of high-def headphones designed to please the pickiest of music appreciators.
Oi!: Telstra readies Next G mobiles for barcode invasion

Uncross those eyes! It may look like a 3-D image but it's in fact a barcode designed to direct your web browser to a relevant web page, or a phone number to dial.
Oi!: Whereis Everyone tracks kids, cheating partners

Telstra mobile customers can now keep tabs on loved ones and agreeable enemies with the newly launched Whereis Everyone service which tracks mobile phones via mobile towers, displaying users' locations on Whereis Maps.
Oi!: iPhone remote: Controlling iTunes from bed

Have you reached the point of ultimate laziness and can't even be bothered to control iTunes from bed? Use your iPod or iPhone instead.
Oi!: Nokia's loud and proud Supernova series

Nokia wants you to "Xpress yourself" with the Supernova range. Whether you're into 'mellow yellow', 'candy pink', or 'wasabi green', your phone will never look out of place at the circus again.
Oi!: A wristed development for Disney

Disney has partnered with Lexar to release a range of brightly coloured data storage accessories, including a High School Musical USB bracelet.
Oi!: Sony unveils 'PS3 with Bravia' countdown timer

Sony has unveiled its latest "Bonus PlayStation 3 with a Full HD Bravia TV" promotion with a new "armaggedon clock" gimmick, and the announcement that all HD Bravias are included.
Oi!: Three asks customers to beg Apple for the iPhone

Telco 3 has gone to extreme measures to get the iPhone, creating a website where customers can beg Apple to make the handset available on its network.
Oi!: HP's professional colour monitor arrives

HP is dropping in on the pro-colour market with its LP2480zx "DreamColor" monitor, a product designed as a result of its collaboration with DreamWorks.

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Optus 3G iPhone pricing announced

Optus will sell Apple's 8GB 3G iPhone for the outright price of AU$729 and AU$849 for the 16GB model, when purchased with Optus prepaid SIM cards.
Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?
New Mazda RX-8 gets angry

Mazda's RX-8, the four-door "coupe" with a rotary engine, has been fed some angry pills during its recent facelift.
Whereis Everyone tracks kids, cheating partners

Telstra mobile customers can now keep tabs on loved ones and agreeable enemies with the newly launched Whereis Everyone service which tracks mobile phones via mobile towers, displaying users' locations on Whereis Maps.
Apple iPhone vs Nokia N95

Will Apple's iPhone reshape the mobile phone market? Are there better devices actually available already? We put the iPhone head-to-head with its competition to see how it stacks up.
Top 5 PDA-phones

These hybrid devices combine the organisational features of a traditional PDA with the communication capabilities of a mobile phone. To make your life easier, here are our current top five picks.
Samsung Omnia: Photo Gallery

We'd heard the rumours, we'd seen the pictures and finally we had a chance to play with Samsung's flagship phone Omnia for ourselves.
Apple considering slider-style iPhone?

A new report suggests that Apple has developed prototypes of an iPhone with a hardware keyboard that slides under the display, but it won't be out until next year.
Samsung i900 sneak peek

Samsung has been hinting at a hot new release and our friends at CNET Asia managed to get a bit of face-time with this sexy new model.

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Where vinyl records are born

Ever wondered how records are made? Come on a voyage to the land of vinyl as CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman visits United Record Pressing in Nashville, Tennessee.
New Mazda RX-8 gets angry

Mazda's RX-8, the four-door "coupe" with a rotary engine, has been fed some angry pills during its recent facelift.

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