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Intel's quad-core chip unleashed

The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.

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Asus EN9600 GT

Nvidia's new GeForce 9600 GT graphics chip gives the Asus EN9600 GT some of the best bang-for-the-buck we've seen in a midrange 3D card.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

Office 2008 for Mac may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less expensive alternatives.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2008 on January 15, making this the first update in about four years. We've tested beta versions of the new applications over the last month without running into glitches.

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Dell XPS 420

Dell widens the target market for the XPS, scoring a few hits and misses.

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Intel makes performance claims, AMD rebuffs them

As might be expected, Advanced Micro Devices doesn't think much of Intel's performance claims for its upcoming Conroe and Merom products.

High-def buyers face upgrade headaches

Australians may be snapping up high definition (HD) capable equipment, but movie studios and technology vendors face a potential public relations disaster if they can't help consumers avoid compatibility problems that could potentially force consumers to repurchase equipment down the road.

Adobe offers sneak peek of CS4 apps

Trials of early versions of the next Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Soundbooth are available for download at Adobe Labs.

HP's laptop mega-launch

It's just as well that HP isn't superstitious -- the company launched 13 new notebooks at its 2007 Mobility Summit in Shanghai this week.

DIY: Wireless network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

CNET Labs' Dream PC

We started with a custom-painted case, then sought out the most powerful PC components we could find to make our desktop dream a reality.

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BuildersPal 1.1

Analyze rate, estimate cost, and manage billings for RCC buildings.

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BuildersPal 1.1

Analyze rate, estimate cost, and manage billings for RCC buildings.

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AmTapi Telephony Control (Lite Edition) 1.1

Make and answer telephone calls, build interactive voice response systems, and much more.