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Mini laptopsSince the release of the Eee PC 701, the 'Notebook' has dominated. Easy to use, cheap, and able to be left on the coffee table next to the remote, Notebooks are true appliance computing. The choice of which one to buy comes down to personal preference, but it's hard not to prefer those with the best usability. Our rundown of your options covers their performance, battery life, and design. |
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Laptop bagsHere's a handful of the best laptop bags around - perfect for protecting your pride and joy while you're out and about. In addtion to the essential protection, these bags also come with oodles of style. |
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SmartphonesOnce you've tasted the freedom of surfing the internet on your smartphone, it's hard to go back. Fortunately, a number of mobile phone providers offer great deals on smartphone with included data. We've assessed their ease of use, features and handset design. |
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Compact camerasIf there's someone in your life without a digital camera, there's never been a better time to get them started. Compact cameras now offer 8-12 megapixels for under $500, and provide large LCDs for easy viewfinding and shot setup as well as automatic face recognition, multiple focal points and more! |
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Blu-ray writersBlu-ray writers are more affortable than ever. We look at four internal models to find the best way to go high-def. The last time we did a round-up of optical drives, the format war was in full swing. But now Blu-ray has at last seen off HD DVD and taken its place as the industry standard for high capacity optical media. |
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GPSGPS units are now mainstream, and the prices have never been better - the Tomtom One in particular is an incredible bargain, and it's been on our A-list for a full two years. Around Christmas time, it's relatively easy to find deals that include pouches, external antenna, screen protectors and other accessories: shop around before buying. |
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MP3 playersWhether you're after something small, portable and cheap - such as the Creative Zen Mozaic - or something more fully featured, we've got the latest and greatest in portable music on test. The benchmark they all try to meet is the iPod Classic, which at $300 for 80GB of storage and 45 hours of audio battery life is still the clear leader. |
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fun stuffSome items just don't fit any other category, but their looks, features or quirkiness scream 'Christmas Gift Idea'. From everyone's favourite AI dinosaur, Pleo, to the groundbreaking Tivo PVR, we think we've got a little something for everyone. |
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P45 motherboardsThe P45 chipset takes the stability of the P35 chipset and introduces support of PCI Express 2.0 - the latest standard for graphic cards. If you were waiting for the best choice of upgrade for an existing LGA775 system, or want a board for a budget system, this is definitely the chipset of choice. It's a great time to bag an upgrade. What better gift for the DIY geek in your household? |
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