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Pariah: Xbox review

The Xbox may not have as comprehensive a library as the PlayStation 2, but one thing it's certainly not lacking is quality first person shooters. Into this crowded space headed by the likes of Halo 2 and the recently released Unreal Championship 2 comes Pariah, a new futuristic shooter from Digital Extremes.

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Pro Evolution Soccer 5

The Pro Evolution Soccer series has always catered itself for -serious" football fanatics, and PES 5 is certainly no different. Newbies will have a hard time getting used to the controls, but returning players will find plenty of new challenges.

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187 Ride or Die

Yo gangsta. Get your bling and FUBU on the rack, dawg. 187 Ride or Die's representin' it on the streets. For real. Respect.

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Conker: Live and Reloaded

Conker was oh-so-edgy for the Nintendo 64 five years ago, but now he's back for the Xbox. Have the years been kind to our favourite foul mouthed squirrel?

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EyeToy: Kinetic PS2 review

Will EyeToy: Kinetic make a dedicated gamer get off the couch and work up a sweat? CNET.com.au senior editor Randolph Ramsay slips on his legwarmers to find out.

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Telstra's CDMA shutdown: No gain without pain?

As Telstra prepares to close off its CDMA network at the end of the month amidst concerns over customer migration to Next G, industry observers have said that after the dust settles the new network could hold promise for bush users.

Google Maps go embeddable, local in Australia

Google has updated the Australian version of its Maps application, which coincides with the search giant announcing that next week, it will update its global service so that maps can be embedded into any Web page using an iframe.

Play: DVD: Don Lane, Placid Lake and Firefly

CNET.com.au's weekly roundup of releases, news and reviews of what's happening in the world of DVD.

Perpendicular hard drives hit Australia

Seagate started shipping its first perpendicular hard drive to the Australian market on Monday, which the company said marks the beginning of the end for its traditional linear hard drive products.

Sony recalls slim-line PS2 power adapters

Sony is recalling more than 3.5 million slim-line PlayStation 2 console power cords worldwide because of overheating concerns. AC adapters manufactured between August and December 2004 and supplied with the black slimline PlayStation 2 models SCPH70002, 70003 and 70004 are at risk.

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VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.

Digital Radio: All You Need To Know

Forget about AM and FM, digital radio is the way of the future. You'll want to tune in -- if you live in Sydney.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

Avoiding downloading pitfalls

Downloads always breaking? Follow our handy pointers to get the most out of your Internet connection.

Five tips for stealthy Facebooking

Want to spend all day on Facebook without getting caught? Here's how.

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HD TV resolution explained

Is there such a thing as high def and higher def? CNET helps cut through the hype surrounding the various formats of HD resolution.

Perfect Picture: A professional explains TV calibration

Watch this CNET.com.au video of calibration professional Aaron Rigg, who will explain the process of calibrating a plasma TV to achieve picture perfect results.

Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

Telstra Next G mobile phones

Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 percent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET.com.au explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.

HD TV World

We take you through the process of choosing, buying and making the most of, a high-definition television.

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Teach Yourself Driving in Australia eBook 1.02

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