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Unboxing Sony's PS3 Slim
CNET Australia was among the first to get a chance to see Sony's new PS3 Slim. Click through for our gallery of the new PlayStation 3.
2004: A trip down mobile memory lane
In the world of mobile phones, 2004 will be remembered for its daring designs, quirky accessories and the tongue-twisting length of product names.
Reviews
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Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)
Sony's upscale Atom-powered Lifestyle PC has the components of a cheaper machine, but the design of a more expensive one. The end result will be a useful travel PC for some and a conversation piece for others.
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Kogan 42-inch 1080p LCD TV
Kogan's 42-inch panel offers a budget entry point into 1080p Full HD TV, but there are compromises to deal with along the way.
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God of War: Chains of Olympus
Although it feels a bit like God of War: Lite, Chains of Olympus delivers a great, combat-heavy adventure with excellent production values.
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Ridge Racer 7
Ridge Racer 7 introduces some great new additions that make this the most significant update Namco's arcade-style racing series has seen in years.
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TalkMan (PSP)
This interactive translator and language tutor helps you communicate in six foreign languages, and makes for a novel, if flawed, travelling companion.
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Xbox 360
The first 'next generation' console to hit Australia, the Xbox 360 promises plenty of extras aside from gaming. Should you rush out and buy one? Read our extensive Australian review to find out.
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Sony Bravia KLV-V32A10 LCD television
Sony's Bravia range marks the Japanese giant's latest foray into LCD televisions, with the V Series of sets leading the pack.
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Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition -- PSP review
All told, it's a flawed but fun street racer, and genre enthusiasts will certainly enjoy it on some level.
Features
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Aussie sports games: Win, lose or draw?
The past, present and future on video games based on the biggest sports down under.
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Blu-ray: Everything you need to know
In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?
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Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?
With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.
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Aussie games to watch in 2009
If you thought gamers were spoilt for choice in 2008, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
News
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Microsoft, Sony set E3 in motion
The big stories from E3 2009 were not about console exclusive titles and freshly revealed games, but rather on just one idea — motion control.
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Sony cuts costs, but not brand problems
Big layoffs may save pennies, but they won't fix what's really wrong with the Japanese consumer electronics giant.
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IPTV off the radar in Oz
Although Internet video seems to be going mainstream in the US, the idea of tuning in to IPTV content without needing to connect to a next gen console or home theatre PC is not catching on with Australian vendors, let alone consumers.
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Bill Gates bids farewell to CES
Bill Gates may be stepping away from full-time work later this year, but he still has a few things he wants to show off.
DIYs and How-to
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720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?
Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.
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Headphone Buying Guide
Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.
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DIY: Desktop buying guide
What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.
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.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 4% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 4% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 5% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
