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  TomTom One (4th generation)

  Both the One and XL are great GPS units: compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use. At AU$349 we'd pick the narrow screen One every time though.

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  TomTom XL (2nd generation)

  Compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use, the XL is a great portable GPS. But does its wider screen justify the AU$100 difference between it and the otherwise identical One?

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  Jeep Cherokee Sport diesel (2008)

  Built for serious off-roading, not just dashing up the gravel track to your favourite vineyard, the Cherokee demands too many compromises to be a city-bound family hauler.

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  Toyota Tarago GLi (2006)

  A people mover that transports all manner of cargo with ease. Pity that it's so pricey and that many of the valuable safety features are optional extras.

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  Jabra SP5050

  The Jabra SP5050 is a good choice for those who want a basic and affordable Bluetooth speakerphone.

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  Best portable in-car GPS navigators

  All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

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  Four phone-less PDAs

  They're a pretty rare breed nowadays but phone-less PDAs have their advantages. We track down four of the best.

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  HP expands iPAQ range with business users in mind

  HP has reinvigorated its iPaq handheld range with the launch of five new devices and a host of software programs, accessories, and services designed to attract business users.

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  Father's Day Gift Guide

  Sure, you can always go the tie or cologne route (again), but if you want to really put a smile on Dad's dial, make sure the present he unwraps has tech inside.

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  Navman S50

  This GPS is blessed with a good price and attractive design but is marred by its buggy Bluetooth and horrible windshield mount.

• Nokia N95

  If you need an all-in-one communications, navigation and imaging device and don't mind charging it every night, Nokia's N95 raises the bar in the mobile world.

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  TomTom Go 720

  Don't let its beautiful body tempt you, the TomTom Go 720 is both too pricey and too buggy. The cliche "beauty is only skin deep" is particularly apt here.

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  Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed

  Some may want to pick nits about the definition of "fastest" but we do know that this Bentley is supremely quick and mind-numbingly luxurious.

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  Garmin Nuvifone

  Garmin made the trek to Barcelona to showcase its first smartphone at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2008.

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  TomTom One (4th generation)

  Both the One and XL are great GPS units: compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use. At AU$349 we'd pick the narrow screen One every time though.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Mio DigiWalker C320

  Mio's C320 GPS provides a good balance between affordability and features.

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  Mio DigiWalker C520

  Bluetooth, text-to-speech, massive screen and good looks make the C520 a good GPS. Its great price transforms it into a great GPS.

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  Nokia N95

  If you need an all-in-one communications, navigation and imaging device and don't mind charging it every night, Nokia's N95 raises the bar in the mobile world.

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  Navman S80

  No not the Volvo, this S80 is part of Navman's S-Series GPS range. The S80 comes packed with a 4.3-inch touch screen, text-to-speech, NavPix and Bluetooth hands-free.

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  Navman S90i

  We'd love to heartily endorse the S90i but, like the spurned high school prom queen in every slasher flick ever made, its surface beauty is marred by intermittent spurts of insanity, and so we can't.

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  Navman S50

  This GPS is blessed with a good price and attractive design but is marred by its buggy Bluetooth and horrible windshield mount.

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  TomTom Go 720

  Don't let its beautiful body tempt you, the TomTom Go 720 is both too pricey and too buggy. The cliche "beauty is only skin deep" is particularly apt here.

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  Mio DigiWalker A702

  It works well as a GPS navigator but, as a phone, the slow responses and awful text messaging really let the A702 down.

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  Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

  We like VW's Golf GT Sport TSI a lot. We pick at its nits and study its bits, including its Twincharger engine.

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  Oi!: Segway, meet the Toyota Winglet

  Last week Toyota showed off a new stand-up scooter that could one day be seen zipping alongside the Segway on the personal-transporter superhighway.

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  Google defends Street View coverage

  Search giant Google today defended the incomplete Australian coverage provided by its Street View add-on to its Google Maps and Earth tools, after launching the service early this morning.

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  Meet MiTo, Alfa Romeo's Mini

  Small is cool again, witness the sales of the Mini and Fiat 500. Last month, Alfa Romeo took the wraps off its curiously named entrant in this field, the Mi.To.

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  Alfa Romeo MiTo gets in sync with Londoners

  Styled to have more than a passing resemblance to Alfa's 8C supercar, the MiTo is set to tackle BMW's hotter than Derek Zoolander Mini.

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  Toyota drinks crazy juice to make Aygo Crazy

  Toyota brings a little something for the tuner crowd to the 2008 London Motor Show with its Aygo Crazy concept.

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  Google Street View now in Australia

  Close-up photos of Australian homes, businesses and famous landmarks in cities, towns and remote areas are now available on Google Maps Australia, absolutely free.

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  TomTom One (4th generation)

  Both the One and XL are great GPS units: compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use. At AU$349 we'd pick the narrow screen One every time though.

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  Best portable in-car GPS navigators

  All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

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  Meet MiTo, Alfa Romeo's Mini

  Small is cool again, witness the sales of the Mini and Fiat 500. Last month, Alfa Romeo took the wraps off its curiously named entrant in this field, the Mi.To.

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  Google Street View now in Australia

  Close-up photos of Australian homes, businesses and famous landmarks in cities, towns and remote areas are now available on Google Maps Australia, absolutely free.

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  Best portable in-car GPS navigators

  All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

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  Google defends Street View coverage

  Search giant Google today defended the incomplete Australian coverage provided by its Street View add-on to its Google Maps and Earth tools, after launching the service early this morning.

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  Photos: Lotus Evora

  Lotus finally makes a play for the Porsche 911 crowd with its new Evora, which goes on sale in 2009.

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  Toyota drinks crazy juice to make Aygo Crazy

  Toyota brings a little something for the tuner crowd to the 2008 London Motor Show with its Aygo Crazy concept.

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  Photos: CNET.com.au at Melbourne's F1 Grand Prix

  A Formula 1 weekend in Melbourne is all about cars and racing. And while our seats weren't perfect for capturing race action, we did manage to snap lots of interesting metal.

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  A Dynolicious car performance meter for your iPhone, iPod Touch

  Dynolicious appears to be the first automotive performance meter available for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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  Alfa Romeo MiTo gets in sync with Londoners

  Styled to have more than a passing resemblance to Alfa's 8C supercar, the MiTo is set to tackle BMW's hotter than Derek Zoolander Mini.

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  Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

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