A fully digital multitrack audio production suite for under $2,500

It turns out that Microsoft [I]is[/I] bringing out Windows XP Media Center Edition in Australia, but until such time as it materialises -- and Microsoft Australia is being very sketchy on the dates -- those of us looking to integrate our PC media files with our televisions and hi-fi systems have to turn to bridging solutions.

As the iPod continues to be enhanced, and storage capacity increased, we had a look at the latest from Apple.

Improved handling of templates, tracing, text and layers along with new table support, but ultimately X4 disappoints

New effects enable richer design results, while a host of other improvements boost productivity.

When everything from your movie collection to your photo album is digital, why would you want to watch it all on a tiny monitor with tinny speakers while your big television and surround sound sits idle in the lounge room?

Superpowered and workgroup friendly with great features, but with a steep learning curve for administrators. Find out what the "other" side of the server world looks like

This access point did not perform very well, the only exception was an admirable performance for the short file transfer with good reception.

The eXpanium is an MP3 CD player that uses a near-standard CD display, showing only track and album numbers and times, and has six transport control keys scattered over the lid. In addition to the usual functions, these provide 30 track programming, track and disc repeat and shuffle modes.

The widest format support, plus flawless wireless streaming, put this among the best network players we’ve seen so far

Piranesi gets the major overhaul of interface and tools that its extraordinary creative power deserves

Piranesi gets the major overhaul of interface and tools that its extraordinary creative power deserves

With solid-state media still expensive and offering limited capacity, MP3 players with hard disks seem like the perfect solution.

Small screen, but it's packed with features, including DivX playback, slot loading DVD, HDMI, and a digital TV tuner.

A geotagging GPS that tries to do everything, but overly complicates what should be a simple task of getting from A – Z in a couple of clicks.

Not the most useable email tool, but very sleek.

Pocketable, but expensive and lacks high-speed internet access.

A comprehensive set of audio-editing tools, but not enough to justify the high price.

Why is this external hard drive different from all other external hard drives?

With Flash media handling and integration with Acrobat.com the Acrobat platform embraces the Internet – at last