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Best cameras of 2009
We take a look back at the best cameras that graced our presence in 2009, from SLR, Micro Four Thirds to compacts.
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.
Reviews
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Nikon D3S
The Nikon D3S is the replacement for the professional workhorse, the D3, and sits alongside the D3X at the top of the Nikon FX sensor line-up.
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Nikon D300s
The D300s is a fast, reliable workhorse for the semi-professional or amateur photographer, and it feels great to use and makes picture taking a real pleasure. But if you don't need HD video, you might want to try the plain old D300 instead.
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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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Belkin Switch-To-Mac cable
Belkin's Switch-To-Mac package performs adequately, but at a high price for what's likely to be a single use cable.
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Olympus E-P1
Though it's rather expensive, we can't help adoring the E-P1. The pictures it takes with the included lenses are mostly great, just don't expect compact-like features such as a viewfinder and flash to be included.
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Apple Mac Pro (2009)
Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios.
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2009)
A few other all-in-ones make this 20-inch iMac look expensive on a dollars-per-screen-inch basis, but none are as attractive or as capable juggling multiple programs. With a fast dual-core CPU and a strong array of features, Apple's updated all-in-one will slide seamlessly into a variety of roles at home or at work.
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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.
Features
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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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Digital SLR basics
Looking to enter the world of digital SLR photography? The next instalment of our Learning Centre on digital photography helps explain some of the terms and key features you'll come across.
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Digital camera basics
Just getting started with digital photography? Our comprehensive guide covers the ins and outs of your digital camera in the first instalment of our Learning Centre series.
News
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Australian pricing for new Macs
Apple has revealed Australian pricing details for the new hardware line-up it announced overnight in the US, with the vendor's new low-end MacBook laptop starting at AU$1299.
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Snow Leopard brings great news for Windows 7
Every time I see the "I'm a Mac/I'm a PC" ads on TV, I can't help but wonder, "why not both?" And it has never been a better time for that.
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Intel Core i7 Mobile laptop chips to be served with Windows 7
Laptop manufacturers are gearing up to release machines that use Intel's next-generation Core i7 mobile chips, code-named Clarksfield, on Intel's next-gen Centrino platform, code-named Calpella.
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Apple to ship Mac OS X Snow Leopard 28 August
Snow Leopard isn't so much about adding new features as it is about refining the code in the Apple operating system.
DIYs and How-to
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Format a drive for Mac OS X and Windows
If you move a hard drive between the two operating systems, here's what you need to know.
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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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Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users
If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.
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Apple Spaces: Separate work and play
There's a nifty feature inside OS X Leopard called Spaces to keep your horseplay and work time separate.
Downloads
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Apple Remote Access MultiPort Server Update
Update the Apple Remote Access MultiPort server for backwards compatibility with client software.
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ColorReady Updater
Update your registered copy of ColorReady to 1.0.1.
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FractionalBoldPatch
Fix a boldface type error.
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Umax MagicScan 4.x Updater for PowerMac G3
Update your Umax MagicScan scanner software to work with the new PowerMac G3 machine.
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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