OPEN Networks reviews

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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 Apple laptops to arrive next week

  Apple is expected to unveil updates to its laptop line next week with the official confirmation issued overnight that it was planning a press event in the US.

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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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  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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  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 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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  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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  BlackBerry Storm finally official

  Research in Motion finally unveiled its first touchscreen smartphone in a joint announcement confirming the phone's exclusive worldwide release through Vodafone.

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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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  Lamborghini thrusts its four-door Estoque forth

  Lamborghini has been teasing us over the last couple of weeks with teaser shots of its latest concept car. Now the company has let the bull into the china shop: a four-door sports car called the Estoque.

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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: 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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  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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