Are you ready for the next generation of televisions? Talk the talk with PC Authority's jargon guide.

High definition video is the next big thing for Australia. We explain the essential technologies for your TV or living room PC, and what to expect from our broadcasters.

An ongoing shortage of LCD parts - further exacerbated by a major maker's decision to halt external supply - may be partly relieved in the projection sector by products tipped for a 2004 release.

Olympus first introduced SLR (single lens reflex) to digital cameras in early 1998 in the form of the Camedia C-1400L.

In a world filled with gorgeous Sony, Apple and even Dell laptops, a sober, matte black machine aimed at consumers has to be truly special to turn heads. The IdeaPad Y430 is a well-built Centrino 2 machine that lacks nothing in the way of features, speed or value

We’ve had a sneak peak at the big camera expo in Brisbane this week to see what’s in store for photographers this year.

An old PC is like putty in your hands. Tim Dean looks at how you can shape it into a new system with a few easy upgrades.

A decent LCD in its own right, but the speakers are poor and the dock isn’t much more than an expensive gimmick.

Solar cells could be inserted under the iPod screen to power you music. It's only a patent, but we're already dreaming of iPods that never run out of charge.

The Hi-Grade Xperian can simply be described as a bundle of essential technology ingeniously put together in one desirable package.

Lightweight but perfect for heavy duty business, this ultraportable is sure to impress.

Cebit is the showcase for future industry trends and technologies. Everything you need to know.

Just 3.44cm at its widest point.

A wireless music player that performs audio magic through its LCD enabled remote control. It’s easy to use, quick to setup but lacks video functionality. But we still really liked it.

Features voice recording and an FM tuner. The device can be fiddly to operate, and the LCD screen doesn't display any track information other than the title. There is no playlist management, and no directory structure for your tracks. Voice recording allows the sampling rate to be set up to 48,000Hz.

There is barely an area of consumer electronics that Sony does not have a hand in, and its contributions are seldom substandard in quality.

Wireless in-car connectivity centres are gaining popularity thanks to 3G and burgeoning 4G services. We take a look at a couple of the bigger examples and investigate how they're changing the way we drive.

Camcorder, still camera and portable media player all in one sleek package.

Some of the wildest, weirdest and most useful gadgets and gizmos for kids - or big kids at heart

Enjoy your music on the move: we try out five of the best flash-based MP3 players on the market.