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  • 8.6

    BMW 320i Executive Touring (2009)

    05 May 2009 4:45 PM

    It may be slow and the options pricey, but with the new iDrive system the updated 3-Series will sate your tech and luxury urges.

    Specs: petrol , No , standard , standard

  • Sony XEL-1

    04 May 2009 12:08 PM

    Sure, the Sony XEL-1 OLED is ludicrously expensive, but it is also hands-down the most impressive television we have ever seen. Read our Australian-first review.

    Specs: OLED , 11 inch, 960 x 540 pixels, 2

  • LG Prada KF900

    01 May 2009 3:57 PM

    The Prada phone update is proof that LG is well and truly in touch with the fashion phone segment, and the slide-out keyboard is a master stroke.

    Specs: Slider , Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, HSDPA , 60 MB, QWERTY keyboard, Touchscreen , microSD , 5-megapixel

  • 9.5 8

    Asus N51V

    21 Apr 2009 2:07 PM

    The Asus N51V is an excellent mid-sized laptop, and should absolutely be considered if you're looking for that price/performance sweet spot.

    Specs: 500 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.66 GHz, 15.6 inch

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II

    21 Apr 2009 9:38 AM

    The long-awaited successor to the 5D has arrived in the guise of the 5D Mark II. With its competent HD video functionality and excellent image quality, this camera doesn't disappoint.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 21.1 megapixels, 3 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II

  • Marantz SR6003

    16 Apr 2009 3:45 PM

    Marantz is back in the game with its SR6003 receiver &mdash it features up-to-date audio decoding, superb sound and drop-dead gorgeous looks.

    Specs: 7.1 , 100 W, 100 W, 3 in/2 out

  • 9.5

    Nikon D3X

    07 Apr 2009 12:35 PM

    Normally we would express disappointment with a camera being overly similar to a predecessor, but not in this instance. Nikon has improved, refined and upped the megapixel count from the D3 to produce a professional-grade camera with every function you could ever wish for, apart from video recording.

    Specs: Digital SLR , 3 inch, CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II

  • Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

    24 Mar 2009 2:57 PM

    Nokia may have been late to the touchscreen party but we like what it's finally delivered; a responsive, full-featured phone with some deal-making extras.

    Specs: Touchscreen , Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Next G, 3G, HSDPA , 84 MB, Touchscreen , microSD , 3-megapixel

  • LG BD370

    17 Mar 2009 1:35 PM

    Cheap and very cheerful, the LG BD370 Blu-ray player is a fantastically optioned piece of blue laser finery, and a new benchmark for budget players.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • 9.0

    Killzone 2

    04 Mar 2009 3:49 PM

    Killzone 2 boasts amazing visuals, an intense campaign and extraordinary online play that will keep you coming back for more.

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