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More about Windows Phone 7 Series unveiled

The more we hear about Windows Phone Series 7 the more we want to play with Microsoft's slick-looking new mobile phone OS. Here are a few new points we picked up during Mix10.

Nokia N97 mini

The N97 mini is better than the original, but not so when compared with smartphones from other manufacturers. Its S60 OS helps the mini feel like an old phone even before it hits the stores.

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Reviews

HTC HD mini

Do you disagree with the bigger-is-better camp? Fear not, HTC has those with small pockets covered with the upcoming release of its scaled down HD2.
Apple Mac Mini (Late 2009)

If you demand a small, relatively affordable Mac, the Mac Mini is your only option. Otherwise, you can find Windows-based small form factor desktops that offer more interesting features with better value.
Nokia N900

What's Maemo? Never mind. The N900 ditches the "internet tablet" moniker of its predecessors and stands out as one of the most impressively featured handheld devices of 2009.
Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz)

Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal.
Apple MacBook (Spring 2009)

The Apple MacBook may look the same as before, but it's had a Spring makeover and is now a better deal than ever.
Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation, 32GB)

Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
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.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)

Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been — it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.

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Features

Q&A: Microsoft talks about Windows Phone 7

Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 Series at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We sat down with the team from Redmond, Washington, to discuss the new mobile operating system, the phones it will be on, the competition, its services and, of course, the fate of Windows Mobile 6.5.
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 Dell Studio XPS 13, 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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News

Why buy a Windows Phone over an iPhone?

The upcoming release of Windows Mobile 6.5 promises a huge leap forward in usability for users of Microsoft's mobile platform, but is it enough to lure punters away from the competition?
Next Mac Office, due by 2010's end, gets Outlook

The software maker says it is working on a new version of its Mac Office product, which will include a Mac version of Outlook, replacing Entourage.
Chrome OS for the clueless: What it means for real people

Google's new operating system is certainly something to get excited about, but don't put a new laptop purchase on hold because you want a Chrome netbook.
Want a free laptop? Microsoft's paying

As part of its campaign in which it's trying to prove that Windows PCs are cheaper than Macintoshes, Microsoft is teaming up with Nova FM to giveaway AU$1300 a day for people to buy a Windows laptop.

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DIYs and How-to

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.
Make MP3s from iTunes downloads: A guide to file conversion

Any MP3 player or audio device can play music bought from the iTunes Store, even if it doesn't support the format Apple sells it in. Here's our three-step guide to show you how to convert iTunes Plus downloads to MP3 format.
Top GPS features

So you've decided you're going to get a portable GPS device, but what features should you look out for and which brand is best at what?
Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

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Downloads

MAS Heavy Metal E-Commerce Platform

Ecommerce shopping cart software
Adarian Money for Windows

Keep track of the balances for all your bank or credit card accounts.
PDAGraphiX2

The Best Pocket Excel Graphic Tool.
WebTerm

secure terminal emulator