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Shanzhai ji: All you need to know about fake phones
A behind-the-scenes look at a Chinese "Shanzhai" market, where you can get an iPhone in any colour or shape and with features Apple doesn't offer. But what are the drawbacks of these unofficial phones?
Which broadband plan is right for me?
Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.
Reviews
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Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Tiger Woods 10 for the Wii is as close as you can get to a golf course without paying green fees.
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Panasonic SC-PT870
The Panasonic SC-PT870 is a good system, offering decent-quality surround sound and very good picture performance.
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Loewe Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100 DR+
Not within everyone's ballpark, the Loewe Art 42 SL is a pricey LCD TV, but if you can afford it, you won't be disappointed. It's a stylish bit of kit with plenty of upgrade and customisable options.
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Topfield TRF2400 Masterpiece HD
The Topfield Masterpiece HD is a very capable PVR that offers a lot of recording flexibility and just as many cutting edge features as the "big boys".
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Sony Ericsson W508
The W508 is a great phone for listening to music and playing games, but it's yet another Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson that doesn’t really standout from the pack.
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Linksys NMH405 Media Hub
The Linksys NMH405 Media Hub is a back-to-basics "media-aggregation" server that is perfect for beginners but it does have its hiccups.
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Logitech G19
Logitech's G19 Gaming Keyboard boasts a built-in colour LCD with exciting capabilities, as well as lots of little improvements over previous models. But with few apps — thus far — that take advantage of the screen in a meaningful way, the G19's potential remains largely untapped.
Features
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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.
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Digital radio: All you need to know
Forget about AM and FM, as digital radio (or DAB+) is the way of the future. It features interference-free transmissions, rewind and pause, and track info.
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Blu-ray: Everything you need to know
In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?
News
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Mafia Wars iPhone: Making the mad money
After battling rival gangs for years on Facebook, it's time to take the fight to the mobile with Mafia Wars for iPhone.
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Freeview misunderstanding quashed, but SBS still wants new standard
The network needs MPEG-4 technology — a more efficient method for compressing digital TV signals than the MPEG-2 technology currently in use — to expand beyond its current two digital channels.
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Sony and Panasonic give away BD players
Sony has followed on Panasonic's heels (who followed on LG's and Sony's before it) to give away a Blu-ray player with its Bravia TVs.
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Freeview EPG won't be compatible with current TVs
Freeview will be coming to a television near you from March this year, but the organisation's head has said that you may need to buy a new TV to get the most out of it.
DIYs and How-to
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How to network your home
We tackle one of the most complex tasks for a home user — how to set up a network in your own home. In this month's instalment we talk about the basics of networking.
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720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?
Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.
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Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online
This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.
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Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital
Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
Downloads
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Linic Poker
Play Texas Hold'em poker video game where the emphasis is on betting.
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Expressway Flexchat
Add real-time audio video and text chat to any Web site.
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Karaoke Eddie
Create your own MP3 Karaoke, change tempo and key, personalize appearance.
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Rohan: Blood Feud
Join your friends and make new ones in huge fantasy-world MMORPG game.


























