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Best gaming mice

From macros to on-the-fly-dpi to storing configurations on the device itself, the mouse is arguably the most important tool in a PC gamer's arsenal. Here we have a list of our five favourite gaming mice.

Best portable video players

When you buy an MP3 player these days, it's more than likely to come with video playback support as well. Even so, we've collected some of the best players for watching video on the go.

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Reviews

  • Mophie Juice Pack Air

    It costs a pretty penny, but for people who need more juice in their iPhone, the Juice Pack Air is worth every cent.

  • Brutal Legend

    This amazing tribute to metal delivers a hugely entertaining gaming experience despite missing a few chords.

  • FIFA 10

    FIFA 10 offers the best gameplay in the series' history and includes even more features and game modes to boot.

  • Dead Space Extraction

    This story-focused on-rails shooter is a worthy follow-up to Dead Space that delivers the same sort of thrills, chills and kills, but in a whole new way.

  • EA Sports Active Personal Trainer

    You can really feel the burn with this collection of exercises and sports-themed challenges.

  • Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation, 32GB)

    Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.

  • Apple iPod Classic 160GB

    The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life and intuitive user interface.

  • 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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Features

  • Best tiny MP3 players

    When it comes to tiny MP3 players, flash chip-based players are where it's at. We choose some of the tiniest, cutest models on the market.

  • MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

    Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.

  • Best games for Mac

    With all the focus on console gaming these days, the poor old Mac often seems to be totally ignored. But fear not, Apple fans, for some of the greatest PC games are also available for your Mac. We've gathered some of the best.

  • Shanzhai ji: All you need to know about fake phones

    A behind-the-scenes look at a Chinese "Shanzhai" market, where you can get an iPhone in any colour or shape and with features Apple doesn't offer. But what are the drawbacks of these unofficial phones?

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  • Rickroll virus targets iPhones

    An Australian has released a virus for the Apple iPhone, ikee, which replaces the infected device's background picture with an image of Rick Astley.

  • Nokia: Apple wants a free ride

    Nokia is suing Apple for 10 counts of patent infringement, pointing to wireless technology patents owned by the Finnish manufacturer.

  • 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.

  • Rock Band iPhone: Finger-cramping fun

    Rock Band for iPhone may be one of the most expensive games in the Apple App Store, but it's worth every cent.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Advanced iTunes: Get more from the software

    Here's a collection of four tips for getting more out of the software — using multiple libraries on a single machine, the best uses for Smart Playlists, getting true CD-quality rips from your CD, and tips for getting perfect album art.

  • Troubleshooting iPhone upgrade issues

    We outline a few simple tips to help overcome tethering woes for iPhone users upgrading to firmware version 3.0.

  • Get songs and playlists off the iPhone

    It's easy to get songs on to an iPhone; it's notoriously hard to get them off. Whenever you plug someone else's iPhone or iPod into a computer, iTunes wants to erase everything on that player. Here's an easy way to get your songs and videos off your iPhone.

  • iTunes Plus: Everything you need to know

    How does a DRM-free world affect your iTunes library? CNET fills you in on a few key things you need to know.

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Downloads

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