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Hands-on: Bing for iPhone

Snigger as you will over Microsoft's decision to call Bing, its overhauled search engine, a "decision engine", but know this: Bing is the real deal.

Mobile game developer Gameloft has dropped its prices just in time for Christmas, making seven of its iPhone titles AU$1.19 for seven days.

Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz)

Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal.
Apple Magic Mouse

The Magic Mouse introduces some new innovations, but its long-term comfort and lack of customisability puts it behind the competition.
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.
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.
Apple iPod Touch 64GB (3rd generation)

Not much doing here in Touch-land. A new 64GB model, no 16GB unit and price cuts for everyone! Oh, and a bit more performance.
Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)

Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the AU$39 upgrade fee.
Pioneer VSX-1019AH

The Pioneer VSX-1019AH delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top mid-range A/V receiver pick so far.

Most beautiful monitors

Monitors have a tendency to be fairly plain objects, but every now and then a vendor goes out of its way to bring design to the fore.
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.
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.
Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.

Adobe's Photoshop.com app now on iPhone

Adobe Systems introduced a new Photoshop app for iPhone users that lets them edit photos from both their phone and their online library on Photoshop.com.
Foxtel remote record from your iPhone

A new Foxtel app for the iPhone gives the platform an advantage over all other mobile devices by letting the cable TV customers remotely record TV programs.
Jamie Oliver's pucker iPhone app

Do you struggle to get into the kitchen after a long, busy day at work? Jamie Oliver's 20-minute meals might be just what you need to take the frustration out of cooking.
iPod cases unleash your inner DJ

Not everyone can afford B&W Panoramas for Christmas, so if you have a music fan in your life then try out one of these funky turntable iPod cases.

Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.
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.
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.

iPhone Web Simulator

Simulate iPhone Web Browser interface on your PC.
OneScan

Use Apple's OneScanner with Photoshop.
Recent Additions

Make recent files and their information available in the Apple Menu.
Imagery

Make older graphic formats work with your Macintosh.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.