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Photo excursion of Bangkok's Grand Palace
Last week Samsung launched three cameras, the ST500, ST550 and ST1000, in Bangkok, Thailand. The next day we were given a camera and let loose on Thailand's Grand Palace.
New Apple patent means no more microwaving your iPod
A US patent application filed by Apple hints at new ways the company may be able to diagnose if customer abuse has caused an iPod or iPhone to malfunction.
Reviews
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Corel Home Office
Despite some compatibility setbacks, Corel Home Office suite is useful for creating documents. Its conscientious size, small-screen optimisations, and attractive price make it a good buy for a Netbook office suite, or for saving space by shedding advanced features.
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Avira AntiVir 9
AntiVir 9 doesn't appear to have changed much — but that's only because the interface sports the slightest of what's new. One-click infection removal, rolled-in anti-spyware and other strong security enhancements top the feature list.
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Asus G71
The G71 is an excellent system. It's expensive, and there's a few missteps Asus has made with hardware configuration, bling and the inclusion of a 32-bit version of Windows, but by and large with this system you get what you pay for — assuming your pockets are deep enough.
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Apple MacBook Air (Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)
If you weren't a fan of the previous MacBook Air, nothing will change your mind here. It does, however, present an excellent user experience. We can only hope the next revision is a little more feature-laden.
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Gears of War 2
Gears of War 2's new environments, weapons, and multiplayer features round out an all-around superior action package.
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Asus P750
The Asus P750 may be chunky, but it packs in a huge array of features. Combined with an equally impressive software bundle, the result is an excellent multifunction handheld that should appeal to a wide range of mobile professionals.
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Optimus Maximus
As impressive as we find the Optimus Maximus keyboard in concept, the US$1,600 price tag overwhelms its real world benefits. We can only recommend this keyboard to those most charmed by this unique keyboard's novelty.
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Sony Ericsson C702
There's a lot to like about the C702, sadly the Cyber-shot camera is not part of this list. People hunting for a rugged mobile phone will rejoice at this compact and attractive option.
Features
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Digital SLR buying guide
CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.
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FAQ: How to smoke out that recalled battery
And to think people used to be put off by the phrase "batteries not included".
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Fun apps for your Mac
A collection of quirky and fun Mac apps that have caught our eye over the past few months, such as software to turn your MacBook into a virtual lightsaber and a package that allows you to change your desktop environment by smacking your Mac.
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The ABC of PSP: Your PSP launch guide
To help you cut through the hype and excitement of the PSP launch, CNET.com.au has compiled this must-read survival guide detailing everything you need to know about the PSP.
News
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Games desensitise children to violence: South Australian Attorney General
South Australian attorney general says he is not the only classification minister to oppose R18+ classification; lauds current system's ability to "encourage modification".
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Can cryptography prevent printer-ink piracy?
A San Francisco company is developing chips that use encryption to control which ink cartridges and printers work together.
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Digg in tough spot with DMCA debacle
Digg in tough spot with DMCA debacle
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Music industry sues P2P firm LimeWire
Federal lawsuit comes a week after makers of Kazaa file-sharing technology agreed to pay music labels US$115 million.
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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Dual boot Windows XP and Vista
Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.
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Tech support for your parents
Perhaps the best gift you can give your parents this Christmas is some tech support. We offer some guidance on how to keep their sanity and yours.
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How to clean your digital SLR
To get the best-quality images from your dSLR, you'll need to give it a dust every now and then, both on the inside and out. CNET.com.au guides you step-by-step through cleaning your camera to make your photos blemish-free.
Downloads
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Quickoffice Premier v7.6 for Palm OS
Ditch your laptop! Open, edit, and save MS Office (Excel, Word, & Powerpoint) files in native format on your PDA or smartphone with the #1...
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File Encryption XP
Encrypt and protect your files.
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Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner
System maintenance, optimization, antivirus.
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Selkie Music Mover
Recover MP3, MP4, WMA audio files from crashed Windows systems.
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'.





















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