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Digital Life #77: Getting drunk on Kool-Aid
Google Wave, is it email done right? Plus we look at a gaggle of Google phones, the LG New Chocolate, camera projectors and much more.
Create a Google Calendar for the whole family
Never fight about a forgotten appointment again! Keep track of the whole family with a shared Google Calendar.
Reviews
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HTC Tattoo
If you want an affordable Android smartphone, the Tattoo will fit the bill. Power users should look elsewhere.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson has finally satisfied our curiosity and thrown the covers off its first Android-powered handset. A veritable powerhouse, the X10 features a 1GHz processor and a high resolution 4-inch display.
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Motorola Dext
Motorola has taken the wraps off its first Android-based smartphone and its exciting new Motoblur user interface. Can the Dext bring Motorola back from the brink?
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Samsung Galaxy Icon
While we like the design, Samsung needs to do more with the software. Without customisation, Android's absent features are glaringly obvious.
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HTC Hero
HTC shows just how customisable Google's Android platform is, delivering a swag of home screen widgets out of the box. We can't wait to get our hands on the Hero.
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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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Flock 2.5
Flock's differentiator is the way it integrates other services into the main browser frame — almost everything you'd want to do on the social web is already built in.
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HTC Dream
Google's Android is awesome, but the Dream needs work. Parts of this handset are superb, but its lacklustre design and poor battery life hold it back significantly.
Features
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Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV
Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.
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Tips for shooting extreme weather
As Sydney awoke this morning to a blanket of orange haze and Armageddon-esque forecasts, everyone was reaching for their digital camera or mobile phone to grab a shot.
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Opera 10
What's new in Opera 10? Oh, just a major compression engine, better customisations, and dual identity for tabs.
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Budget shopping tips: Printers
Shopping for a budget printer doesn't have to be an exercise in anger management and self-abasement. Contrary to the stigma, many printers can produce great-quality photos and documents without breaking the bank or eating up expensive consumables.
News
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Sneaky leak of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Thought the first sneak peek at the Android UI for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 looked good? Check out this mouth-watering video.
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Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation coming soon
Google Maps with built-in turn-by-turn navigation is coming soon, but so far this has only been confirmed for phones running the new Android 2.0 platform.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 Android set for 3 Nov announcement?
If news of the imminent Motorola Droid announcement wasn't exciting enough for Android fans, it looks like Sony Ericsson is set to make a similar claim.
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Motorola Droid outed early
As seemingly accidental as Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction, the Motorola Droid has been outed online by the company that intends to sell it in the US.
DIYs and How-to
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Create a Google Calendar for the whole family
Never fight about a forgotten appointment again! Keep track of the whole family with a shared Google Calendar.
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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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Getting started on Android
Our quick guide to the Android software gives you a glimpse into the mobile operating system and what it can do for you.
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Android starter kit
Google's Android Market may not be overflowing with apps just yet, but it's still hours of work separating the good from the bad. We do the hard yards on your behalf, identifying which apps you need now.
Downloads
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A1 Sitemap Generator
Generate HTML, XML, RSS, or text sitemaps for your Web sites.
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Google Maps for Windows Mobile
View maps and satellite imagery and get driving directions on your Windows Mobile device.
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Google Maps for Nokia/Symbian S60
View maps and satellite imagery and get driving directions on your Symbian phone.
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Darq Software Transmute
Transfer bookmarks between various Web browsers.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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