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Little cameras, big zoom
With a growing number of compact cameras in the 3x to 12x zoom range that combine portability with distant-shooting goodness, we select the cream of the crop in our round-up.
Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR
The FinePix F70EXR has a lot to offer underneath its standard exterior, like its 10x optical zoom.
Reviews
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Panasonic SDR-H80
The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and offers plenty of storage in a compact body, but the video results aren't nearly as thrilling.
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
A good first try at a pro-level camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has the high resolution but unfortunately lacks some of the performance and usability you expect from a model in its price range.
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Canon Legria HFS10
The awkwardly named Legria HFS10 is the star of Canon's range of high-def flash memory camcorders. It features a larger 8.6-megapixel CMOS sensor, 10x zoom, 32GB of storage, optical image stabilisation and a plethora of inputs and outputs.
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Sony Cyber-shot T Slim DSC-T77
The Cyber-shot DSC-T77 is one of the slimmest touchscreen cameras we have ever seen. Sony has squeezed so many features into such a tiny profile, without sacrificing image quality.
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Samsung PS50A650
Though the Samsung PS50A650 plasma is better than the Panasonic PZ850 feature-wise, it loses out slightly in terms of picture quality.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX520
Besides the start-up time and stylus, it is hard to find fault with the FX520. Image quality has also improved and we really like the features that are incorporated with the touchscreen.
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Canon PowerShot A470
This AA-powered shooter arrives down under in February, and comes loaded with a 7.1-megapixel sensor, 3.4x optical zoom and face detection.
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Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS
Canon's Digital IXUS 80 IS adds optical image stabilisation to last year's hit IXUS 70, while delivering just as impressive image quality.
Features
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The top 10 songs the web brought back
Thanks to iTunes, YouTube, Guitar Hero and the like, it's possible for long-forgotten music to be revived in a big way — even if it had disappeared from the airwaves for a reason.
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CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide
Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.
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Top 10 mobile phones of March
2-megapixel cameras were all the rage this month, with seven out of our ten most popular phones sporting them. 3G-enabled multimedia handsets from Nokia and Motorola got quite a lot of attention, too, along with O2's range of Xda handhelds.
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Top 10 mobile phones of February
Smart phones and fashion handsets were the most popular handsets last month with the major focus on Motorola and Sony Ericsson models.
News
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iPhone OS 3.0: What you need to know
Apple unveiled the next version of the operating system that powers the iPhone, dubbed version 3.0 offering users expanded functionality like MMS, copy and paste and a landscape keyboard.
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Canon reveals flashy new Legria camcorders
In the lead up to this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Canon has unveiled 11 new camcorders, six of which have been confirmed for Australia.
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Pentax's face-tracking, vertical-snapping, HD-recording Optio P70
Pentax's new Optio P70 isn't short on the point-and-shoot features we've come to expect from new models.
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Top 5 iPod features you'll never see
All signs point to a new crop of iPods in September, and while I'm as interested in the rumours and blurry "leaked" photos as the next fanboy, I'm also preparing myself for disappointment.
DIYs and How-to
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Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE
Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.
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What to look for in a digital camcorder
Key features to consider before you buy a new camcorder
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DIY: Create a blockbuster home video
Got hours of home movies that no one can bear to watch - not even you? Desktop video editing is the answer. Our 10-step guide will help you cut out the boring bits and add effects that will have your family and friends wanting more.
Downloads
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Muvee Reveal DivX Edition
Make polished, personalized movies in minutes.
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EasyReach
Get mobile shopping, remote PC access and desktop search from your handheld device, all in one free, easy-to-use application from EasyReach.
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InVdoChat LE
Chat and send video and voice files with your friends.
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Athena CF Enabler
Save $ by running programs & storing data on the more economical (than Memory Stick) CompactFlash memory cards using the CF slot on your Sony...
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.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 4% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 4% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 5% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
