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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.
Forza Motorsport 3
The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.
Reviews
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Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation, 32GB)
Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
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Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player
With a mind-blowing feature set and superlative performance, the Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player could very well be the last disc spinner you'll ever need.
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Guitar Hero 5
Wide-ranging improvements and an excellent new Party Play mode make Guitar Hero 5 a great way to bring some rock into your living room.
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Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)
Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the AU$39 upgrade fee.
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Palm Pre
With webOS, Palm goes past matching its competitors and offers something more. The Pre might not be a home run, but it is an indication of good things to come.
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HTC Magic
Parts of the phone are as the name suggests, magic, but the absence of outstanding multimedia jeopardises the success of this latest Android.
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Western Digital WD TV
Western Digital comes to the media streaming party with a product set to shake.
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Apple iTunes 8
Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.
Features
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MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition
Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.
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Best MP3 players for podcasts
Not every MP3 player handles podcasts equally, so we've rounded up some of the best options for you.
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Australian music download services compared
If you're keen to boost your music collection without stepping away from the glow of your monitor, our quick guide to Australian download services will give you all the info you need.
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WWDC 2009 live blog
We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
News
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Top 5 iPod features you'll never see
All signs point to a new crop of iPods in September, and while I'm as interested in the rumours and blurry "leaked" photos as the next fanboy, I'm also preparing myself for disappointment.
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Microsoft unveils new generation of Zune
New Zunes are due in November in the U.S. but there's no word, yet, on whether they're heading to Australia.
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E3 07: 360 Elite and Video Marketplace coming to Europe
Publisher announces top-end console crossing the Atlantic on August 24.
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Format wars - plan C?
The next generation high definition disc format is still being battled out in homes across the world, but are we yelling in the wrong argument? Could digital delivery steal the spotlight?
DIYs and How-to
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Ebook readers: A guide to the world of digital books and how to read them
E-readers are just entering the Australian market, and plenty of people are interested. But what should you know before you start buying digital books and e-readers? We explain the basics.
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Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps
Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
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XP to Vista: How to transfer your data
In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.
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Build the perfect baby video
With the imminent arrival of a new baby, your life will become a whirlwind. If you're planning to capture the whole experience on video, plan carefully and you'll have a priceless record of those fleeting early days.
Downloads
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SoftAmbulance Email Recovery
Recover deleted e-mails and corrupted mail bases with attached files.
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SwellDisk Maximize Capacity
SwellDisk is a revolutionary low cost solution for million of users around the world to dramatically maximize the capacity of their storage card.
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SwellDisk - Maximize Storage Capacity
SwellDisk is a revolutionary low cost solution for million of users around the world to dramatically maximize the capacity of their storage card.
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Rudeo MCE Control (for XP Media Center)
Use a Wireless Pocket PC to Control, Manage and Play Media on your XP Media Center PC. It keeps media database on Pocket PC and allows for quick...
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.
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  2% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans | 4% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 2% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 2% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 3% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 2% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 3% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
