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Time Crisis 4

A bland first-person shooter mode does little to freshen up the stale taste of this aging light-gun series.

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Smart ForTwo cabrio (2008)

Its two-seat configuration limits its appeal to just a few. That's a shame because Australia's cheapest convertible is loveable, unique and deserving of a wider audience.

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Samsung BD-P1400

The Samsung BD-P1400 has a lot to offer for the price in HD audio-video performance and is highly recommended — especially if you don't care for interactive features.

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Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific

Silent Hunter 4 is an excellent simulation of World War II submarine warfare in the Pacific.

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Toshiba gigashot GSC-R60

Despite some design foibles and troubled TV connectivity, the GSC-R60 is a good value hard-disk camcorder.

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Mazda's big six: the CX-9

If you've craved a roomy Mazda with a six-cylinder engine, you haven't had much choice in recent years -- utilitarian Escape aside. Now, though, there's the seven-seat CX-9 with a 3.7-litre V6 under the bonnet.

Meet the Bugatti Veyron, the 400km/h super-supercar

A close encounter with this vehicular god at the Melbourne Motor Show left us weak at the knees.

Which is better, Aperture or Lightroom?

With Aperture 2.0, Apple made up ground it had lost to Adobe Lightroom. What software for processing and cataloging raw images should a new customer buy?

Ford teases with details of FG Falcon

Although the new Ford Falcon won't swoop into showrooms until May, Ford has released some details to keep us going but has stopped short of releasing full specifications and pricing.

Why do Apple customers care so much?

There is no question that Macintosh users are by far the most passionate advocates for their products in the technology industry. And while such passion is remarkable and even moving, it can also be terribly disturbing.

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

Camcorder formats: which one is best?

Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.

Should I get 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.

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!

Digital SLR buying guide

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

Start-page smackdown: Netvibes, Pageflakes, iGoogle and Live.com

Want to create your own homepage? We put four personalised start pages through their paces and rank them according to looks, features and performance.

Gaming mouse roundup

We check out three of the latest and greatest gaming mice -- the Razer Lachesis, Microsoft SideWinder and the Logitech G9.

Printer buying guide

CNET.com.au's printer buying guide is all the input you need to get the best output.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

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FastCon 3.1.3.5

Get a command line replacement tool.

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ScopePar 1.1

Transform your PC into a multi-channel oscilloscope utilizing the parallel port.

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PulsePar 1.1

Turn your computer into a multi-channel pulse generator utilizing the parallel port.

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ConVert 9 2.0

Convert files between any file format.

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SeriCon 2.5

Monitor and control the data from your hardware connected to a port.

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