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HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx

The sleek design and good performance of the HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx makes it a solid contender, but don't plan on removing the power cord any time soon.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

Sony's T700 is a winner in the looks department, but beneath the brushed metal exterior lies a clever way to share photos. With 4GB of internal memory and a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen, the T700 is a good, if slightly expensive camera, especially given that image quality isn't always up to scratch.

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Parrot MINIKIT Slim

The Parrot Minikit Slim makes it very easy to make and receive calls without taking your eyes off the road to look at your phone, but a poorly executed visor clip makes this otherwise excellent speakerphone feel cheaper than it is.

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Motorola RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition

There's nothing technically wrong with RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition but if you want to Ferrari-fie your phone there are cheaper and better ways of doing it. For free.

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Water-powered phones by 2010

Samsung has developed a new mobile phone battery which is powered by water and aims to bring this battery to the market by 2010.

Can anything tame the battery flames?

Fuel cells and alternative batteries have a chance to go mainstream, thanks to technological improvements.

A battery of questions about lithium ion

With no suitable replacement for lithium ion notebook batteries visible over the next few years, slow progress on battery life will have to do.

Phone recycling doubles as CDMA killed off

The number of phones being handed in for recycling has sky-rocketed in NSW and Victoria in the lead up to Telstra's shutdown of its CDMA network.

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DIY: Replace your iPod's battery

Users of the first 5GB iPod model can expect a long, slow descent to shorter and shorter battery life between recharges. Eventually, you're going to have to switch out the battery - we'll show you how.

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new mobile phone

Did you get a brand-new phone for the holidays? Find out how to make the most of its camera and its battery.

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.

DIY: Mobile phones for your business

Want your mobile to be a useful business tool rather than a frivolous gadget? Here's what you should be looking out for.

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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".

Under the hood of Apple's new MacBooks

A redesigned MacBook Pro and MacBook Air were introduced at today's Apple event, as well as a new cheaper MacBook. Here's our take on what the new developments mean for you.

The Apple iPod family album

We take a look at all of Apple's iPods past and present. It's sure been a journey since that chunky, black-and-white original.

Digital cameras and imaging myths busted

CNET.com.au paparazzi hunts down the common folklore about digital imaging and bring them to light.

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