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New iPhone's oleophobic coating wearing off?
Images have emerged online showing an iPhone 3GS' oleophobic screen coating wearing off.
Vodafone reveals NZ iPhone pricing
Pricing for the eagerly awaited Apple iPhone 3GS has finally surfaced from Vodafone New Zealand with the least amount upfront being NZ$399 for the 16GB model, if you sign up for a two-year contract at NZ$130 a month on an iPhone-specific plan.
Reviews
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Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.
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Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (June 2009)
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor.
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Acer Aspire Timeline 4810T
Since when did vendor battery claims actually represent the truth? Acer's Timeline notebook just keeps going and going and going, but it's a pity that it's otherwise underpowered and hampered by Windows Vista.
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Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, June 2009)
Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminium unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price.
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Apple MacBook (June 2009)
For AU$1599, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop.
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Safari 4
Apple is touting Safari 4 as the fastest browser on the web for both Windows and Mac. Depending on your computer's specs that may indeed be true. However, if you need more than speed, Safari may not be the best choice.
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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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MSI X-Slim X340
Ultimately MSI's X-Slim X340 is a disappointment. It is reasonably attractive, but it's not worth the price due to the horrible keyboard and budget touchpad.
Features
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Laptops with long battery life
Unless you're buying a desktop replacement, battery life is arguably the key consideration in any notebook purchase. CNET.com.au gives you our top long-lasting models.
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Five things still missing from Apple MacBooks
We like the new MacBook Pro range, but that doesn't stop us from asking for more. Here are some items still on our MacBook wish list.
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WWDC 2009 live blog
We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
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Is Apple behind the laptop curve?
As good as Apple laptops are, Windows-based PCs do have a few leading-edge features not found in MacBooks.
News
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Freshtel gets iPhone app approved
Australian internet telephony player Freshtel has won approval for its iPhone application to be sold in Apple's app store.
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Laptop Connect: No strings wireless broadband
If you're facing a short period without internet access then Laptop Connect could be just what you're looking for.
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Apple patents point to haptics, fingerprints, RFID
Three patent applications by Apple were published last Thursday, and they cover technologies including haptics, fingerprint recognition and RFID.
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iPhone 3GS jailbreak, 'purplera1n', hits web
As America celebrates Independence Day, the news comes that iPhone 3GS owners are getting some freedom of their own.
DIYs and How-to
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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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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.
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Troubleshooting iPhone upgrade issues
We outline a few simple tips to help overcome tethering woes for iPhone users upgrading to firmware version 3.0.
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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.
Downloads
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Apple Pro Keyboard (UK) Layout (KBD)
Match your Windows XP and Windows Vista keyboard layout with the Apple Pro keyboard.
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Portable Offline Browser
Always have your browser with you.
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AppleMacSoft Video Converter for Mac
Convert between video formats and duplicate CDs.
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F.A.S.T.: Fleet Air Superiority Training
Fly jets in a fully 3D environment in this fast-paced game for iPhone.






















