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Seen on CNET: the tech videos Australians watched this year
What were the most watched videos on CNET Australia this year? It seems we're all trying to figure out our big screens TVs (and finally make that Windows 7 upgrade).
Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?
Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.
Reviews
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NHL 10
While it isn't as big of a leap forward as last year's game, NHL 10 is still one fantastic hockey sim.
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Tivoli Audio NetWorks
Despite a couple of shortcomings, the sound and look of the Tivoli Audio NetWorks Internet/FM radio makes up for a lot of its niggles.
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MSI Wind Top AE1900
MSI's Wind Top AE1900 tries harder than most to sell the nettop concept, but still falls flat in several specific areas, especially value for money.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 looks to be an improvement on the Mini 9, although the initial low resolution screen, lack of WWAN and three-cell battery option could hamper initial sales. We'd recommend waiting for the updated model coming later this year.
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Lowepro Tasca 10
Lowepro's Tasca 10 sleeve is a cheap and cheerful pouch for protecting your digital camera, MP3 player, mobile phone or PDA.
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Yamaha RX-V3800
The Yamaha RX-V3800 boasts all the features expected of a top-of-the-line receiver, and while audio performance is exceptional video could use some work.
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Logitech Squeezebox
You couldn't ask for a much simpler audio/Internet radio streamer than the Logitech Squeezebox, although you do pay a premium for that convenience.
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Apple Final Cut Studio 2
Final Cut Studio 2 is a solid value and worthy upgrade for serious film editors who work on Macs. However, hobbyists should consider simpler software.
Features
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Best party games
Got people over? Not sure how to keep them entertained as you're preparing the beef bourguignon? Check out this collection of great party games.
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Best PC games
Console titles may get all the fanfare, but there are still plenty of great games to play on the PC.
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Best PlayStation 3 games
With its Blu-ray and music features, Sony loves to spruik the PlayStation 3 as a multi-purpose home theatre centre, but face it, you wouldn't have one if you didn't want to play games. Here's our pick of the best.
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Five of the best Blu-ray players
It's now three years after the first standalone Blu-ray player went on sale in the Australian market, and we've seen prices drop from an incredibly lofty three grand to under AU$300.
News
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Dell officially unveils Adamo, Mini 10
Dell trotted out a fashion model to show off the newest addition to its notebook line-up, but beyond explaining the name of Adamo, the company gave no further details.
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VTech enters the home-audio market with music-streaming device
In an interesting move, VTech, the makers of wireless home phones, has entered the home-audio fray with the IS9181, a Wi-Fi-enabled internet radio receiver.
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Pacemaker 2.0 brings beats to the masses
The folks behind the Tonium Pacemaker, a DJ-focused MP3 player that made its debut in the middle of 2008, are gearing up to release a new version of the device in 2009.
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iLuv hits the wall with the iMM9500 Vertical Hi-Fi
If you ever wanted a Bang & Olufsen wall-mountable system but couldn't afford one, iLuv will be offering the poor-man's version this May when it releases the iMM9500 Vertical 4CD/MP3 Hi-Fi Audio System with Subwoofer.
DIYs and How-to
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Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps
Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.
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Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps
Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
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How to split audio tracks
This tutorial can help you split music and audio books into shorter tracks for your convenient listening pleasure.
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How to record streaming audio
Many online music sites prefer to stream songs rather than serving them up as downloadable files. Here's a free way to record the audio as MP3s.
Downloads
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Glint Free Video Converter
Convert your video files between multiple formats.
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iTech Video Cutter
Cut segments of your video and audio files.
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Winner Video to FLV and SWF Converter
Convert your video files to FLV and SWF formats.
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Remote Audio
Hear audio from a remote computer over a network.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Videos
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 36 plans |  1% |
| Nokia N97 | 43 plans | 2% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 43 plans | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 14 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 1% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 7% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 3% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 3% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
