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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop
Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.
Philips DC350 iPod Dock
The DC350 features a wide-range of connectivity options, but is far too expensive for the low quality sound it produces.
Reviews
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Asus Designo MS246H
The MS246H works well if you're trying to reach a certain design aesthetic — just be aware that with this aesthetic comes a lack of adjustability options and frustrating menu buttons.
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Brother MFC-990CW
The Brother MFC-990CW is a speedy, fully capable all-in-one device that earns our recommendation for an individual or a family that will make use of its touchscreen and telephone/answering machine.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T400s
The T400s is the lightest 14-inch ThinkPad yet from Lenovo — just be ready to pay for the convenience.
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Logitech Speaker System Z320
Logitech's Speaker System Z320 offers good looks and decent sound quality at a reasonable price. The speakers are rather lacking on the bass front, though.
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Jabra M5390 USB
Jabra's business-centric Bluetooth headset might be pitched at the boardroom, but it made us feel like we were stuck in a call centre.
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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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Wacom Intuos4
With a beautiful and more functional new design, Wacom's Intuos4 tablet demonstrates that a lack of competition doesn't necessarily keep you from innovating.
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Altec Lansing FX2020 Expressionist Classic Speakers
These speakers are all about style over substance. If that's what you're after, fine, but don't expect great audio fidelity along the way.
Features
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Mobile phone buying guide
Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device — your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the right plan and handset for you.
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Tech trash to treasure: MobileMuster phone recycling
We know you're excited about buying your new iPhone 3G, but as you rip out the SIM card think about how you might dispose of your old phone thoughtfully.
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Become your own cable guy
For even the most mild-mannered gadget freak, keeping track of cables has become an unwanted challenge when travelling. David Braue offers a few tips for making the trip easier.
News
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Viiv's 3 metre user interface
Will a badge from Intel be enough to move your PC to the lounge or will you refuse to jump on the Viiv marketing bandwagon?
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Taming the Tangle
Who worries about wires? Editor Rafe Needleman didn't, until it was too late. See how his neglected cabling turned into a jungle beast.
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Mobile Guru: The Mobile Phone Anti-Guru speaks
Where's the dumb phone?
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Monitors are from Mars, printers are from Venus
The display is the glue that holds an effective colour-management system together. Does your monitor have the right stuff?
DIYs and How-to
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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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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.
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Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics
Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.
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CNET monitor buying guide
Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.
Downloads
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EasyDesk Helpdesk
Log calls for small businesses, helpdesks, and support centres.
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Freeware HelpDesk CentreDesk
Track calls and display full history.
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HelpDesk CentreDesk Corporate
Use a help desk application with various features.
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Freeware HelpDesk CentreDesk Group
Log and track customers' calls and full history.
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 |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 1% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 3% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 2% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 2% |
