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Samsung N310
The Samsung N310 is a forthcoming netbook that is pretty bog-standard in terms of features, but boasts a stunning design.
Fisker hopes to impress the Karma police
Among the different alternative-fuel strategies playing out, Henrik Fisker is betting big on plug-in hybrids. At a recent dinner speech, he said plug-in hybrids will be the dominant type of car for the next 10 to 15 years.
Reviews
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QNAP TS-509 Pro
The QNAP TS-509 Pro comes highly recommended — it's a flexible NAS with an interface that's gaining usability as time goes on.
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Fujitsu M2010
With a thick chassis and features that don't rise above the pack, the Fujitsu M2010 will have a hard time breaking through the netbook clutter.
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Toshiba NB200
The Toshiba NB200 is an excellent netbook — we just wish someone would evolve the platform already, but with Microsoft and Intel holding the reigns it doesn't seem set to happen soon.
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Ricoh CX1
For a very reasonable price of AU$599 you get a proficient compact camera with heaps of features, great dynamic range and, dare we say, sexy styling for a Ricoh. Pity about the noise issues and lack of HD video, then.
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Dell Latitude 2100
The Latitude 2100 is an interesting answer to customising for the needs of schools. As a by-product, Dell has created a robust little netbook that can just as easily be tossed around by any techie who likes to work roughly.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7
Even though it's no longer the sole contender in the travel camera category, the TZ7 still stands far above its competitors. If it wasn't for the clunky mode dial and lack of manual controls, we would have no qualms about recommending the TZ7.
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Kogan Agora Pro
The Agora netbook looks like a winner and may just upset the other players in the game thanks to its good build quality at a great price.
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Iomega Home Media Network Drive (1TB)
The Iomega Home Media Network Drive, a single-volume NAS server, is easy to set up and use for even the most novice user; however, its lack of advanced features might lessen its appeal to savvy users.
Features
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Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?
With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.
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Megazoom shootout: Nikon Coolpix P80 vs Olympus SP-570UZ
These two cameras go head-to-head in a fight to see who the stronger shooter is.
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Q&A: Infinity Ward's Grant Collier on Call of Duty 4
Infinity Ward studio head Grant Collier on creating Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, why they ditched the World War II setting, Mecha-Hitler, and why Live 360 versus PC matches don't appeal.
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Free Adobe CS3 alternatives
We take a look at some freeware alternatives for the applications of Adobe Creative Suite 3.
News
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BMW to make voice commands more natural
Using speech recognition to enter destinations into a car's sat nav system is usually an exercise in tedium, but BMW will soon be launching a more natural system for destination entry, as well as music searches, on its iDrive-equipped models.
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell caught in the wild
While CNET Car Tech in the US was out testing the Aston Martin DB9 Volante in the Santa Cruz mountains recently, we ran across the car's antithesis, a Mercedes-Benz F-Cell research car. We easily caught up with the F-Cell and followed it to a scenic lookout, where we cornered its driver and started grilling him about the car.
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Android sales to outstrip iPhone by 2012?
The iPhone's lead over smartphone upstart Android may be short-lived, according to an industry watcher's predictions.
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New Canon cameras: waterproof, colourful and now with HD video
It's taken a while for Canon to catch up with its compact competitors in the HD video race, and it seems the company has acquiesced on this front, announcing a range of new IXUS and PowerShot models with the much sought after functionality.
DIYs and How-to
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101 software tips, tweaks and tricks
Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
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Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics
Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.
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DIY: Add a Mac to your Windows Network
If the Mac and the PC are the yin and yang of the tech universe, then these two seeming opposites should be able to coexist harmoniously.
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DVD burning 101
What are the different types of DVD storage media available?
Downloads
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New Folder Wizard
Create multiple folders using numbers, text, or file.
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24U Phone Companion
Telephony integration for FileMaker Pro.
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Premember
Track time by using saved screenshots.
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Premember Light
Track time by using saved screenshots.






















