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Canon PowerShot A580

The Canon PowerShot A580's chunky, cheery styling isn't to our taste, but the friendly price, accessible controls and respectable image quality pull it out of the bag for this unsophisticated and easy-to-use point-and-shoot camera.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX520

Besides the start-up time and stylus, it is hard to find fault with the FX520. Image quality has also improved and we really like the features that are incorporated with the touchscreen.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Although we like the features and image quality of the W300, it lacks a wide-angle lens which has become a must-have for a premium shooter. While other alternatives in the market may not offer as high a capture resolution as the Sony, they do make up with other features.

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Nikon Coolpix S600

The Nikon Coolpix S600 is one of the fastest cameras we've tested, and it doesn't compromise on features or image quality.

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CompactFlash revamp aimed at cameras

A higher-performance revamp of CompactFlash could start arriving in cameras in 2009. But it's not compatible with today's standard, so prepare to toss your old cards.

Grundig's LCD TV is an iPod wanna-be

Not that many iPods are actually white anymore, but that hasn't stopped other vendors from continuing to go the glossy colour-free route.

Canon loses SLR share, as Nikon surges

For 2007, Canon kept its top-dog status in compact and SLR camera shipments. But Nikon gained major ground in the strategic SLR market, IDC said.

A bittersweet look at ten years of MP3s

In the '90s, when the MP3 was new, it was difficult to predict the medium's effect on the music industry and our culture. Today, the results of the MP3 revolution are starting to show -- and they're not all good.

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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.

CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

How does a speaker work?

CNET explains the jargon behind the conventional loudspeaker, with a quick guide on the anatomy of this important home theatre component.

Video capture with a still camera

Why would I want video capability in my digital camera? Wouldn't video from a camcorder be better? Or can my camera do double duty?

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Digital SLR buying guide

CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

Best digital SLR for beginners

If you're looking to buy your first dSLR, you're spoilt for choice — or possibly overwhelmed by the options.

Q&A: Canon's camera tech guru Chuck Westfall

Nikon and Sony are bringing competition to the full-frame SLR camera market that Canon once had to itself. Canon's Westfall sees imitation as the sincerest form of flattery.

MP3 players that shaped 2007

2007 ushered in devices with wireless capabilities, touch screens, and high capacity flash memory at increasingly lower prices.

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Easy Address 2006.5.21

Store all your contact information.

Yahoo Messenger 9.0 beta

Get a new interface, new emoticons, and Flickr support in this beta version.

MGC Slideshow

Manage image list and perform picture transformations.

TomeBase 1.140

Research books and movies with searching and sorting options.

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