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  Tiny laptops, tiny price

  Netbooks, mini-notes, call them what you will — these diminutive notebooks are taking the world by storm. We browse through what's on the market and what will soon be offered.

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  Nokia N-series: Multimedia mobiles

  Stylishly designed and brimming with features, Nokia's N-series handsets up the ante on multimedia mobiles.

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  Best mid-range digital SLRs

  These dSLR cameras cost between AU$1,000 to AU$1,500. They're not the cheapest models around, but they're worth the extra dough.

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  Which IXUS? Choosing the right Canon ultra-compact camera

  CNET.com.au provides advice for choosing among Canon's Digital IXUS ultra-compact digital camera models.

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  SLRs for savvy shooters

  Compared to high-end professional cameras and sub-AU$2,000 consumer SLRs, these mid-range SLRs are neither here nor there. But for many photographers — both pros and serious amateurs — they occupy exactly the right middle ground.

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  Which Nikon digital SLR?

  Which Nikon digital SLR is right for you? Take your pick from our comprehensive round-up.

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  The five most beautiful laptops

  Forget the 50 most beautiful people — check out these foxy laptops.

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  Laptops with long battery life

  Unless you're buying a desktop replacement, battery life is arguably the key consideration in any notebook purchase. CNET.com.au gives you our top five long-lasting models.

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  The Apple iPod family album

  We take a look at all of Apple's iPods past and present. It's sure been a journey since that chunky, black-and-white original.

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  Philips SoundBar HTS8140

  If you're looking for a discrete budget system as equally at home with music as it is with movies then they don't come much better than the Philips SoundBar HTS8140.

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  D-Link DNS-343

  The DNS-343 is the natural evolution of the DNS-323 — a four-drive NAS that's quite good indeed.

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  Dell Inspiron Mini 9

  The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is a prime example of the netbook form factor, and the best 8.9-inch one available.

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  Microsoft Arc Mouse

  Microsoft's Arc is one of the best mouse concepts we've seen, combining the benefits of portability and a full-sized mouse into the one unit.

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  Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

  If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

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  Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse

  Logitech's MX 1100 wireless laser mouse is the best in its class, thanks to a wide array of features that make navigation easier.

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  Netgear WNHDEB111 HD/Gaming 5GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit

  They're big and quite ugly, but there's no doubting that Netgear's WNHDEB111 delivers in the 802.11n speed stakes — finally!

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  Buzz! Quiz TV

  Thanks to its wireless buzzers and online play, the first Buzz for PS3 is a must have for trivia or party game fans. Make sure you have a widescreen TV though.

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

  The LX3 is a good camera with an excellent feature set that positions it way beyond any conventional point-and-shoot on the retail shelves today.

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