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  Fujitsu LifeBook T1010

  The Fujitsu T1010 has tablet features and a somewhat striking price point, but the rest of the package feels a bit lifeless.

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  Adobe embraces latest Canon, Nikon, Sony SLRs

  Adobe Systems has updated Photoshop's ability to deal with raw-format images from several of the latest SLR cameras.

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  Lexus RX400h (2006)

  For those craving a luxury four-wheel drive with an emphasis on luxury rather than cornering elan, then the RX400h is a good choice. It's about as much four-wheel drive as many of us will ever need, and its fuel thrift is pleasing too.

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  Report: MP3 players threaten users' hearing

  People who listen to personal music players for only five hours a week at a high volume may be doing permanent damage to their hearing.

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  Canon EOS 50D

  The 50D is remarkably similar to the 40D in terms of performance, looks and features — but if you can spare the extra cash, it's a much nicer package.

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  Samsung S3 (4GB)

  A competent player with decent audio quality and some cool customisation options, but the screen is too small and navigation can be slow-going.

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  HP Pavilion dv7-1005tx

  While everyone scrambles for the latest low-spec netbook, the DV7 takes the opposite route, promoting itself as the ultimate entertainment notebook. It's almost right, too.

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  Adobe After Effects CS4

  After Effects, the popular post-production tool for video professionals, offers numerous workflow improvements for the CS4 release.

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  Intel X-25M solid-state drive (80GB)

  Intel's X-25M solid-state drive enjoys several advantages over both conventional disk drives and other SSDs, including improvements to data throughput, boot time and notebook battery life. If you can forget about the cost, this is by far the fastest data drive available.

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  New production cars at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

  Motor shows are a great way of checking out everyone's wares without the stress of showroom pressure tactics. Here are the affordable newbies which debuted at this year's Sydney show.

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  Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

  Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

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  New Mazda3 kinda debuts in Sydney

  While the second-gen Mazda3 isn't actually at this year's Sydney show, it was shown digitally at Mazda's press conference.

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  Concept cars at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

  Visions of the future or visions from the bottom of a brandy bottle? We take a look through the concept cars on show at this year's Sydney Motor Show.

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  Top 5 PDA-phones

  These hybrid devices combine the organisational features of a traditional PDA with the communication capabilities of a mobile phone. To make your life easier, here are our current top five picks.

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  DIY: Setting up a Wi-Fi home network

  With a broadband connection and a wireless network, you can get blazingly fast access on multiple computers throughout your home.

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  MWg: There's a new phone in town

  Mobile and Wireless group (MWg) has announced the launch of its growing range of Windows Mobile-based smartphones in Australia.

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  Best free Windows Mobile software

  You dig your Windows Mobile device, but you'll love it more when it's loaded up with free software for entertainment, security and work. Find the best and brightest free downloads for your faithful handheld.

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  DIY: Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean

  Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy. A full Windows reinstall is the ultimate cure-all for inexplicable errors, crashes and glitches. Our step-by-step primer leads the way.

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  Canon EOS 50D

  2008/10/10 14:57:56

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  How to make your iPod Nano talk

  2008/10/09 11:24:35

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  Planet CNET: Spooning at 40,000 feet

  2008/10/09 09:20:25

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  Cracking open Apple's revamped iPod Nano

  The new-model iPod Nano is tall, thin, and well-built. Maybe just a little too well-built for its own good. Let's smash it!

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  Concept cars at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

  Visions of the future or visions from the bottom of a brandy bottle? We take a look through the concept cars on show at this year's Sydney Motor Show.

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