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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.

Corel Digital Studio 2010

A majority of home users will appreciate Corel Digital Studio's feature set, its interactive projects, and wide support for photo and video formats.

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Reviews

  • Sony Ericsson C903

    The Sony Ericsson C903 blew our minds with its excellent photo quality. Its plastic-y body and lack of Wi-Fi connectivity reflect its low price, but it performs like a more expensive model.

  • Corel Home Office

    Despite some compatibility setbacks, Corel Home Office suite is useful for creating documents. Its conscientious size, small-screen optimisations, and attractive price make it a good buy for a Netbook office suite, or for saving space by shedding advanced features.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Motorola VE538

    The VE538 makes a great phone for someone who doesn't expect the extras. Motorola keeps the price of the VE538 low, but leaves out important accessories to do so.

  • Samsung UltraTouch (S8300)

    Its camera is great and the screen looks amazing, but the UltraTouch is not a knockout. It's a weird mix of business looks, average apps and dodgy performance, and we just can't tell who exactly Samsung is trying to sell it to.

  • Kogan Agora Pro

    The Agora brings the concept of a low-cost netbook firmly back on the agenda, but its woeful wireless performance seriously detracts from its value proposition.

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Features

  • CNET's mega touchscreen showdown

    Choosing a touchscreen smartphone is getting more and more difficult, with fierce competition delivering excellent new features to the super desirable handsets. Which phone will stand out as the best touchscreen smartphone?

  • 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.

  • WWDC 2009 live blog

    We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.

  • Should I buy a smartphone?

    Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

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  • Top five free apps you must have on your N95

    Next time someone waves their iPhone at you, claiming application superiority, at least you'll be able to use Google Maps to tell them where to go, and what to jump off when they get there.

  • iPhone OS 3.0: What you need to know

    Apple unveiled the next version of the operating system that powers the iPhone, dubbed version 3.0 offering users expanded functionality like MMS, copy and paste and a landscape keyboard.

  • Pre-boot operating systems solve problems we shouldn't have

    PC BIOS maker Phoenix on Tuesday is announcing its own operating system: Hyperspace, a "pre-boot" environment that allows you to get your PC up and on the web in seconds.

  • Advertising could fund future broadband

    The leaders of two of Australia's largest ISP's see a viable business model in offering free or discounted broadband connectivity, sponsored by advertisements targeted according to a user's web surfing habits.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

  • Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

    Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.

  • 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.

  • How to make your smart phone smarter

    You don't have to be a brain surgeon to boost your smart phone's IQ. Downloadable software offers maps and directions, an instant messenger, and the latest news to go.

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Downloads

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The Explain Series

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