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Acer TravelMate 6292 (602G16Mn)

The Acer TravelMate 6292 passes muster, and comes in at a great price. We just wish it looked a little nicer.

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Toshiba Tecra M9

The Toshiba Tecra M9 business laptop makes up for its somewhat unwieldy design by offering Intel's Centrino Pro platform, plus shock and spill protection.

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HP Compaq 2510p

HP's no-nonsense ultraportable laptop scores for its solid construction and some biz-friendly features, but the Compaq 2510p costs just as much as the flashy, consumer-oriented competition.

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Motorola Q 9h

If you're looking for an attractive 3.5G PDA-phone with push email, Windows Mobile 6 and a QWERTY keyboard, the Motorola Q 9h is worthy of consideration, so long as you don't need a touchscreen or Wi-Fi.

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Dell OptiPlex SX280

Thanks to its diminutive size and next-generation Intel chipset and CPU, the Dell OptiPlex SX280 is perfect for small-business buyers who need future-proof, small-form-factor desktops.

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Search technology comes to the camera phone

Image recognition technology turns the camera phone into a text-free tool for promotions and Internet search.

Networked storage heads for homes

Storage companies are betting a technology once reserved for businesses will appeal to consumers dealing with large files shared by multiple PCs and a need for data protection.

When it comes to tech, we like what we can't use

Consumers may never actually use all the functionality available in their tech gear, but woe betide any manufacturer who stops packing in all the bells and whistles, BenQ's CEO K.Y. Lee says.

ThinkPad founder details future laptop tech

On his recent trip to Sydney, the father of the ThinkPad provided some great insights into the future of laptop computing.

Can a new hard drive meet the flash challenge?

Hard-drive manufacturers are contemplating a new-size hard drive to counter the challenge presented by flash memory.

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.

DIY: Ultralight notebooks

Expert advice on choosing the perfect ultralight notebook -- from size and weight to the right processor for your needs.

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

Best touchscreen mobile phones

Like lightning in our fingertips, touchscreens make us feel like tech-gods, controlling mobile menus with the flick of a finger. Check out our reviews of some of the best touchscreens on the market.

Top 5 business smartphones

Want to work on the move but don't want to lug a laptop? You'll need a smartphone of some kind that lets you do e-mail, open business documents and browse the web, among other things. Here are five recent contenders.

Intel expands multi-core CPU technology and considers open source UMPCs

Multicore processors, ultra mobile PCs, new platform technologies... These are some of the gems which came out of the Intel Developers Forum happening in Beijing this week.

The best smartphone is...

Read all the latest reviews but still confused about what smartphone to buy? In our most comprehensive comparison of business-focused smartphones, we've broken down our rating criteria so you can find the best phone based on the criteria you consider most valuable.

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Akhbarakom (Arabic) 2

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NoiseFree VoIP 0.8 beta

Get clearer VoIP calls with noise-cancelling software for Skype, Yahoo Messenger, and Google Talk.

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