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Help me: CNET Australia's top How-to stories of 2009
Need help working out your new tech device? Here's a round-up the top Help stories our readers turned to for info in 2009.
Samsung's new mobile OS: What's a Bada?
Samsung will launch a new mobile operating system in 2010 called Bada. We take a closer look at what to expect and examine the various barriers to success facing an entirely new platform.
Reviews
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Samsung LA52B750
The Samsung LA52B750 is a 52-inch LCD television which features 200Hz motion compensation and YouTube access.
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Samsung LA40B750
The Samsung LA40B750 is a 40-inch LCD television which features 200Hz motion compensation and YouTube access.
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Samsung LA46B750
The Samsung LA46B750 is a 46-inch LCD television which features 200Hz motion compensation and YouTube access.
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Asus UL50Vt
It doesn't quite live up to its own battery hype, otherwise Asus' thin and light laptop is pretty good.
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Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet
Dell's tablet isn't cheap, but it'll appeal to the business crowd who desire a solidly built system.
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Samsung Galaxy Spica (i5700)
On the surface the Spica looks like a very competent smartphone, but we're beginning to expect a lot more from manufacturers that take on Google's OS.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2
Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.
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Samsung HT-BD8200
The Samsung HT-BD8200 not only offers a likeable and easy to set-up home cinema system, it also offers audio and video of a higher standard than the price lets on.
Features
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Compact cameras with HD video
Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.
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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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Home cinema for under $1500
You get what you pay for with HTIB systems, so if you're prepared to spend up to AU$1500 you'll achieve sound quality that will better match the picture.
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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.
News
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OLED TV makers look to shift out of neutral
Samsung and LG say they intend to increase production of bigger TVs using the new technology, though that is still years away.
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Samsung launches the AMOLED 12M
As 12-megapixel camera phones trickle into market, Samsung steps it up a gear, releasing in Korea the world's first 12MP camera phone with 3x optical zoom.
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Samsung LED TV ads called 'misleading' by UK authority
Samsung has been taken to task over its LED TV advertising in the UK where it has been found to be "misleading" to consumers.
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Samsung opens Australian Customer Service Plazas
While Panasonic is busy boosting its customer service capabilities through Twitter, Samsung is taking a more old school route by opening seven "Customer Service Plazas" (CSP) across Australia.
DIYs and How-to
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How to upgrade your laptop
If you've ever wondered if you can get extra life out of your laptop by upgrading your hardware, there are some options open to you.
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How to get the best deal on a new TV
If you're looking to buy a new television, there are a lot of things to consider. Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone, as CNET Australia is here to help.
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Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
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Upgrade your laptop's hard drive
Give your notebook a little more breathing room with a bigger hard drive.
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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Portable Offline Browser
Always have your browser with you.
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Phone Plugins
Quick dial numbers & quick send text messages from any app.
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H+Soft Arcade
Play 2D and 3D retro style mini games on H+Soft Arcade.
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
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 36 plans |  2% |
| 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% |
