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Laptop milestones in 2009

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:03:02 +0800

We take a walk down memory lane and remember notebooks which struck a chord with us.

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Blu-ray sound bar roundup

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:13:02 +0800

Tired of the cable clutter in your home theater setup and want nothing less than an HD-capable system? Here're some available alternatives.

Running Windows apps in Ubuntu Linux

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:39:02 +0800

Wishing to make the leap to Linux but have essential Windows programs? Here's how to have the best of both worlds.

True full-HD display stars

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:58:02 +0800

Sourcing for a panel that packs enough pixels to resolve every single detail of your 1080p gadgets? Check out these cream-of-the-crop models with inbuilt full-HD capability.

How to select the right HTC phone

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:14:01 +0800

Confused about HTC's growing portfolio of products? We show you how to pick the right one for your needs.

What Intel's next-gen Atom CPU for Netbooks means for you

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:23:02 +0800

The new Atom N450 promises both lower power consumption and enhanced performance, but does it deliver?

Top 10 cameras of November

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:37:02 +0800

Our latest chart indicates a strong consumer trend toward advanced point-and-shoots and innovative cameras.

Fastest-loading Blu-ray players

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:31:05 +0800

We compare four of the fastest-loading Blu-ray players available in the market, and surprisingly, the Sony PS3 console isn't on the list this time.

Top 5 home A/V products for 2009

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0800

If budget is the least of your concern, here's a round up of our home entertainment top picks for the year in each of their product categories.

Top 10 laptops of November

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:40:02 +0800

See which notebooks and Netbooks made it to our latest monthly Top 10 chart.

Top 10 phones of 2009

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:52:01 +0800

It's that time of the year again where we round up the movers and shakers of 2009.

Notebook Price Watch

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:06:02 +0800

With a new category of notebooks that are as portable as Netbooks but with Intel CULV performance, consumer choice has taken an interesting turn.

Five point-and-shoot must-have accessories

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:52:02 +0800

Just got a new compact? Here are some peripherals which you might be interested in.

Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:32:01 +0800

Change the factory default settings on your new LCD for smooth home-theater viewing.

200Hz HDTV roundup

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:51:01 +0800

These motion-enhanced displays boast the latest video-processing wizardry to minimize film judder and image blurring for sports and action flicks.

What a US$5,900 lens says about photography

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:03:02 +0800

The premium for high-end optics are justified and CNET's Stephen Shankland will tell you why.

Chrome edges out Safari in browser usage

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:25:02 +0800

Google's browser has passed Safari in terms of worldwide browser usage--at least by one measurement.

Google ponders risky Android solo act

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:52:01 +0800

Is the search company about to throw a wrench into two years of Android community building with plans to sell its own phone directly to consumers?

Top 5 Blu-ray notebooks

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +0800

Whether you're looking for high-defintion movie playback or massive optical storage backup, these Blu-ray-equipped portables will serve your needs.

How to select the right Samsung HDTV

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:03:01 +0800

Are you overwhelmed by the huge selection of LCD, LED and Plasma TVs from the Korean chaebol? Here's our guide to help you make sense of your options.