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  Nvidia bumps up laptop graphics to GForce 9M series

  Nvidia is gearing up to release its 9-series of graphics cards, pumping up the gaming power of laptops everywhere.

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  Intel ready with Atom processors for low-cost notebooks

  Intel is ready to ship the latest edition of its Atom processor family, this time going after the emerging market for low-cost subnotebooks.

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  Acer aspires to lead low-cost laptop race

  After months of speculation in the media, Acer introduced its own low-cost mini-notebook PC at the Computex trade show in Taipei.

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  Report: Sony to make low-cost mini notebook

  Sony is prepping a notebook based on Via's OpenBook reference design.

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  Nvidia's mobile ambitions adding MIDs to the list

  Nvidia is doubling down on its budding processor business for the next generation of mobile computers.

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  Asus to launch laptops with instant-on feature

  Five new laptop models from Asus will incorporate DeviceVM's Splashtop instant-on software.

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  Intel's next Atom CPU might be going dual-core

  With Intel's new low-power Atom CPU for Netbook-style laptops (and other ultraportable devices) just starting to see the light of day, industry watchers are already pointing to that chip's successor.

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  Via opens up it mini-notebook design

  Chip designer Via Technologies unveiled its OpenBook Mini-Note reference design on Monday, in a move that throws some open source into its core business of developing chips for mobile devices.

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  HP to launch fall line of teen PC products

  HP's looking to sharpen up its image towards teens — and it's employing teens to do just that.

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  Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

  Centrino is dead -- it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 -- codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.

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  Photos: Inside Apple's Sydney store

  Apple took the wraps off its first Australian store today. Here is a sneak peek of what is inside the big glass walls.

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  Small is big at Computex 2008

  If there is one category of product which is capturing the imaginations and desires of consumers, it would have to be sub-notebooks. Here's a gallery of some on show at Computex.

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  Photos: Intel's vision for the future

  If the world's largest chip manufacturer wanted to impress the world, what would it do? Our inside photo gallery from the Intel developer conference in Shanghai reveals the world's smallest motherboard, fondling robots, fuel cells, medical technology and Intel finally unleashing the power of the Atom.

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  Microsoft TechFest 2008: A glimpse into the future

  Each year Microsoft holds its Techfest show, an exhibition of some of the research projects it's working on. CNET.com.au went to check out where the future lies.

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  Fujitsu Design Collection 2008

  Fujitsu shows off some sleek concept designs that never hit the market, and the brand new P series at the de de ce showroom in Sydney.

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  Valentine's Day Gift Guide

  Face it -- roses, chocolates, and yes, diamond rings, have been done before. If you really want to impress your sweetheart, surprise him or her with a tech present that will have them remembering you the whole year through.

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  Mock OS X: Five ways to make your PC more like a Mac

  If you're suffering from envy of your Apple compadres, here's a few quick tips for tricking out Windows to look like your fruity friends.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: New ASUS Eee TV, desktop PC and monitor

  ASUS has gone Eee crazy, and we're trembling with anticipation.

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  Oi!: Dell and Microsoft unite to help AIDS victims

  Dell and Microsoft go Red, to help treat AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria sufferers in Africa.

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  Oi!: Crystals are a geek's best friend

  Figuring they were on to a good thing with the Diamond TV, Philips and Swarovski have again teamed up, but this time on some slightly more affordable jewellery-with-a-practical twist offerings.

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  Oi!: Dell: Doing the right thing

  Everyone's jumping on the environmental sustainability bus. Yay!

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  Oi!: Pinnacle launches USB TV sticks for Mac

  Two Pinnacle USB TV tuners for Mac have been launched in Australia -- the Pinnacle TV for Mac DVB-T Stick for digital TV and the Pinnacle TV for Mac Hybrid Stick for both analog and digital signals.

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  Oi!: Belkin aims to make Vista upgrade easier

  Following the success of Belkin's USB 2.0 File Transfer Cable, the company have released a new version designed especially for Windows Vista.

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  Oi!: A comfy couch for your laptop

  Over this Christmas period, there is bound to be a lot of lounging around on the couch trying to escape the heat. Well, Belkin have taken this idea one step further and applied it to your laptop.

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  Oi!: Elgato integrates IceTV EPG for Macs

  Australian television guide provider IceTV has integrated its subscription-based Australian electronic program guide (EPG) into Elgato's EyeTV software through an update released yesterday.

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  Boxing Day launch for Unwired laptop card

  Sydney wireless carrier Unwired plans to start selling a long-awaited PCMCIA card version of its broadband modem for laptops on Boxing Day.

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  Gold-plated USB stick sparkles

  What do you give someone who's got everything? How about a 1GB diamond-encrusted memory stick?

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  A comfy couch for your laptop

  Over this Christmas period, there is bound to be a lot of lounging around on the couch trying to escape the heat. Well, Belkin have taken this idea one step further and applied it to your laptop.

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  PCI Express turns 2.0

  An industry group has formally christened a faster second-generation version of the PCI technology that's used to plug everything from video cards to InfiniBand adapters into computers.

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  Remote control keyboards

  Whether you put a keyboard in your living room for your home theatre PC or you simply want some extra distance from your desktop, both Microsoft and Logitech have you covered.

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  Verbatim fires blanks, nudges Blu-ray ahead

  Verbatim today announced the immediate availability of blank BD-R and BD-RW Blu-ray media, joining TDK and Sony as the three manufacturers shipping blank Blu-ray discs to Australia at this point in time. In contrast, HD-DVD blanks are still yet to arrive.

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  USB 3.0 to offer 5Gbps transfer speed: Intel

  Intel and others plan to release a new version of the ubiquitous Universal Serial Bus technology in the first half of 2008, a revamp the chip maker said will make data transfer rates more than 10 times as fast by adding fiber-optic links alongside the traditional copper wires.

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  Australians miss out on Seagate kilobyte refunds

  Although a discrepancy between the traditional and modern definitions of kilobyte has led to Seagate Technology offering a rebate on their hard drives, a Seagate representative has confirmed that Australians will not be eligible for the refund.

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  Western Digital My Passport Elite (320GB)

  Western Digital's My Passport Elite is a great little portable hard drive with an even better warranty to back it up.

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  Wacom Cintiq 12WX

  A great input device if you do a lot of brush-based graphics, the Cintiq 12WX nonetheless has some awkward design aspects and a bit of a high price.

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  Creative GigaWorks T40 Speakers

  The Creative GigaWorks T40 is a good choice for those looking for larger than average size and sound in their PC speakers.

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  Tamrac Adventure 9

  Great for day hikes or vacationers who can't leave the SLR at home, the Adventure 9 combines a serious camera backpack on bottom with a small daypack compartment in the top.

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  Netcomm NP200AV Homeplug

  Netcomm's chunky purple NP200AV Homeplugs offer those stricken with wireless data woes a way out — at a price.

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• Western Digital My Passport Elite (320GB)

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  Wacom Bamboo

  Wacom's Bamboo promises to "reinvent the pen for the 21st century". It falls somewhat short of that lofty goal, although it's a great introduction to using a graphics tablet if that's what you're after.

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  3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card

  Those seeking a wireless "broadband anywhere" connection have another reliable option with the 3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card, but the usual "subject to coverage area" caveats apply.

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  Western Digital Passport Portable 160GB

  Double the capacity and double the price, the new WD Passport offers some extra speed but little in the way of new features.

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  NetComm Banksia Digital HD USB TV Tuner

  The Banksia USB HDTV tuner is a high quality, space-saving way to reap the benefits of a high-definition television and PVR system for under AU$200.

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  Netcomm NP200AV Homeplug

  Netcomm's chunky purple NP200AV Homeplugs offer those stricken with wireless data woes a way out — at a price.

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  Western Digital My Book Studio Edition (1TB)

  The My Book Studio Edition is a welcome addition to the My Book family, and should find a home on many Mac and PC users' desks.

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  Corsair Flash Survivor (16GB)

  Corsair's Survivor is a flash drive that's nigh on impervious, and sports 200m water resistance.

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  Corsair Flash Voyager (16GB)

  Corsair's ruggedised stick just got bigger.

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  Logitech VX Revolution

  The Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is the ultimate mousing experience on the go, providing comfort, performance, and features in a travel-friendly form factor. If you can afford its price, you won't be disappointed.

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