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Features and Buying Guides

Camcorders
Today's camcorders are a thousand times removed from the big, clunky VHS machines of a decade ago. Modern camcorders are slim, compact machines with powerful zoom, image stabilisation, special effects, and bright view screens.
Read our camcorder buying guide and camcorder glossary

Digital Cameras
Digital cameras have revitalised photography as a hobby. Because digital cameras record images on reusable memory cards instead of film, there are no developing costs, so you can take as many pictures as you want and only print the ones you like.
Read our digital camera buying guide

DVD
What the CD did for listening to music, the DVD is doing for watching movies. DVD video quality is twice as good as VHS tape and what's more, you can get different versions of a film on a single disc as well as extras like deleted scenes.
Read our DVD buying guide

Graphics Cards
When the time comes to upgrade a computer, graphics cards are frequently overlooked. But few components can provide both the performance boost and visible improvement that a good graphics card can.
Read our graphics cards buying guide

Handhelds and PDAs
Need information on the go? Keep yourself informed, organised and entertained with a handheld computer, also called a personal digital assistant (PDA). Handhelds are mobile computers that manage your calendar, contact information and to-do lists. Some provide a voice recorder and note taker; others let you read e-mail and information downloaded from the Internet.
Read our handhelds and PDAs buying guide

Home Networking
Don't retire your old computer when a shiny, new unit arrives--network the two together. In the past, computer networks primarily existed in the business realm, and a staff of professionals ensured that they were operating smoothly. The technology behind networks hasn't changed much, but it is now easier than ever for computer users with basic skills to network several PCs in their homes.
Read our home networking buying guide

Memory Stick
Massive expandability and storage capacity in a unit that's smaller than a stick of chewing gum! The Memory Stick^® Digital Data Storage System is your passport to convenience and high-performance output, connecting you to the full spectrum of Sony computers and audio/video products.
Read our Memory Stick feature

MP3
There are many things to consider when choosing an MP3 player, from its storage capacity to its expansion options and the software it uses. Understanding the importance of these features is key now that there are so many players coming onto the market at ever more affordable prices. This buying guide will help you make an informed choice when it comes to purchasing your MP3 player.
Read our MP3 buying guide

Network MiniDisc Walkman
The MiniDisc format has always offered high-quality audio recording and playback in a portable unit, but bringing together the power of MiniDisc with the versatility of MP3 digital audio, Sony's new Net MD technology could redefine the way we listen to music while on the move. Sony's new Net MD players can record from various sources, accept multiple Internet audio formats, such as MP3 and WMA files, and feature flexible editing tools.
Read our Net MD buying guide

Portable Audio
Whether you're putting in time at the gym, blocking out the noises around you or just waiting for your bus, life sounds a lot better when you have your own music to keep you company. So take your music on the road.
Read our portable audio buying guide

Printers
A printer is one of the key peripherals for your computer. You're not using your PC to its full potential if you can't print. Significant technological advances have produced very affordable ink-jet printers that deliver top quality colour prints. This guide will help you understand what you need to consider before you buy.
Read our printer buying guide

Scanners
Even though the electronic-information age is upon us, we still live in a world filled with paper documents. A scanner provides the essential link between hard-copy information and your computer. With a scanner, you can scan photos for Web sites or e-mails and translate paper documents into word-processing files. Our guide will help you decide which scanner is right for your needs.
Read our scanner buying guide

Sony ATRAC CD Walkmans
No matter what some people say, size is important. And it doesn't get much more important than when you're talking about CD capacity. If you prefer CDs but you're fed up with lugging them about, then a Sony ATRAC CD Walkman is the ideal travel accessory. It can play standard audio CDs as well as CD-Rs encoded in ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and even MP3. A standard audio CD holds around 74 minutes of audio, however ATRAC technology allows you to "burn" up to 490 tracks, that's about 30 CDs, on to a standard 80-minute CD-R.
Read our ARAC CD Walkman guide

Sony S2 Sports--Extreme Music for Extreme Sports
Imagine the spine-tingling feeling of the wind screaming past your ears, adrenaline racing through your body, music pumping in your veins. This is the extreme life where Sony's new S2 Sports line of portable audio products fits perfectly. Whether you are running on the road or just chilling on the beach, this gear is designed to perform anywhere. The S2 Sports CD players, cassette players, NetMD player/recorders and radios are built to take a pounding.
Read our S2 Sports feature

Video Editing
You can easily learn to edit your own movies on your personal computer using the same technology that's been embraced by film auteurs from George Lucas to Lars von Trier. Find out what you need and where to get it.
Read our video editing buying guide

Video Recorders
Whether you want to watch rented films or tape your favourite programmes, a VCR is an essential part of your home theatre.
Read our VCR buying guide

WebCams
Intrigued by the idea of video conferencing, but not sure where to start? Want to put together some video clips to send to distant relatives? Are you looking to take some digital photographs, without spending a fortune on a digital camera? A WebCam could be just what you are looking for.
Read our WebCam buying guide

Wireless-G
Wireless-G is the new 54 Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the widely deployed 802.11b products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hot spots around the country. But since they share the same 2.4 GHz radio band, 54g wireless devices also work with existing 11 Mbps 802.11b equipment.
Read our Wireless-G Feature