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  Asus VW223B

  The Asus VW223B is acceptable for its intended audience — those who need to add a second monitor cheaply, and are undemanding in its use.

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  Asus MK241H

  The MK241H is a decent performer for what it is, but for AU$100 more you could have the vastly superior Dell 2408WFP or Samsung 245T.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  Acer P241WB

  High brightness and a low price make the 24-inch Acer P241w immediately appealing, as does its unique bezel design, but we found its brightness came at the expense of deep colours and blacks.

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  Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

  Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

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  HP LP2480zx

  HP's LP2480zx is a sight to behold. Now if only we had a spare AU$4,200 kicking around...

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  ViewSonic VP2250wb

  While it's definitely not a professional monitor as claimed, as an all-purpose monitor ViewSonic's VP2250wb does well, offering a step up within the 22-inch space.

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  ViewSonic VLED221wm

  ViewSonic's LED back-lit monitor leaves a lot to be desired in the performance stakes, especially considering its price.

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  BenQ V2400W

  BenQ's V2400W is a great way to get a higher resolution at a cheap price, although some of the usual extras are left out along the way.

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  HP's professional colour monitor arrives

  HP is dropping in on the pro-colour market with its LP2480zx "DreamColor" monitor, a product designed as a result of its collaboration with DreamWorks.

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  Gaming monitors with true 3D images

  3D is making a comeback at CES this year, with Samsung's plasma and now a couple of PC monitors. Zalman is a name known by PC enthusiasts for its cooling products and cases, but the company is now branching out into peripherals -- including two new 3D monitors.

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  Dell Crystal display: It's well glassy

  If the Alienware Curved Display is a little too mental for your tastes, then check out the new Dell Crystal — a 22-inch monitor that's seven different types of sexy.

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  CNET monitor buying guide

  Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

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  HP refreshes consumer lineup

  CNET.com.au attended HP's annual consumer launch in Singapore this week. Dubbed "Simply Yours" the event focused on design, innovation and ease of use. Check out our gallery to see the new PCs, laptops, printers and iPaqs that were on display.

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  High-def buyers face upgrade headaches

  Australians may be snapping up high definition (HD) capable equipment, but movie studios and technology vendors face a potential public relations disaster if they can't help consumers avoid compatibility problems that could potentially force consumers to repurchase equipment down the road.

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  Wonderful wide screen: Dell's 30-inch monitor

  We predicted some big LCD monitors would debut at CES, and Dell proved us right by announcing the 30-inch wide-screen UltraSharp 3007WFP.

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  Double Vision: Add a second monitor to your system

  Using two monitors simultaneously doesn't make much sense -- until you try it! Step up to our dual-monitor challenge and immerse yourself in a digital panorama.

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  Consumers see red over dead pixels

  You've just blown $5,000 on a sexy new flat-panel TV, and it thinks there should be a little black pimple in the middle of Tom Cruise's face.

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  Asus VW223B

  The Asus VW223B is acceptable for its intended audience — those who need to add a second monitor cheaply, and are undemanding in its use.

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  Asus MK241H

  The MK241H is a decent performer for what it is, but for AU$100 more you could have the vastly superior Dell 2408WFP or Samsung 245T.

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  Acer P241WB

  High brightness and a low price make the 24-inch Acer P241w immediately appealing, as does its unique bezel design, but we found its brightness came at the expense of deep colours and blacks.

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  HP LP2480zx

  HP's LP2480zx is a sight to behold. Now if only we had a spare AU$4,200 kicking around...

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  ViewSonic VP2250wb

  While it's definitely not a professional monitor as claimed, as an all-purpose monitor ViewSonic's VP2250wb does well, offering a step up within the 22-inch space.

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  HP w2408h

  The HP w2408h is an excellent monitor that's suited to graphics or gaming, but it has its flaws and competitors offer more for your money.

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  Asus VW223B

  The HP w2408h is an excellent monitor that's suited to graphics or gaming, but it has its flaws and competitors offer more for your money.

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  Dell 2408wfp

  While the 2408wfp is more evolution than revolution, when all this goes for under AU$1,000 it's hard to pass up, especially if you're looking for something in the size range.

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  Dell 2407WFP-HC

  Dell has provided an excellent revision to its 2407 series, at an amazing price point. The only reason we can come up with not to buy it is if you desperately need 1080p over component.

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  Dell SP2208WFP

  The Dell SP2208WFP is a versatile 22-inch display monitor that delivers outstanding overall performance and a pleasing design for a price that's hard to beat.

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  Dell 2408WFP

  While the 2408wfp is more evolution than revolution, when all this goes for under AU$1,000 it's hard to pass up, especially if you're looking for something in the size range.

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  Dell 3008WFP

  With a crazy number of inputs, 1080p over component and good rendering of 1080i, this screen has set itself up as a potential TV replacement, let alone a huge monitor. This one's the new king.

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  Dell 2407WFP-HC

  Dell has provided an excellent revision to its 2407 series, at an amazing price point. The only reason we can come up with not to buy it is if you desperately need 1080p over component.

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  Dell SE198WFP

  The Dell SE198WFP is a 19-inch monitor which presents excellent value for money, and a decent level of performance as well. Check our Australian review.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  Photos: Inside the Apple Macintosh Classic

  The Apple Mac is one of the most famous and easily recognisable personal computers ever manufactured. This photo gallery takes a look inside Mac Classic -- and what technology was like in 1991.

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