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Christmas gift ideas under AU$100
Most people will be spending less than AU$100 on Kris Kringle gifts or stocking stuffers, so we've rounded up a bunch of our favourite inexpensive tech gift ideas, from MP3 players to video games and even printers.
Reviews
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Altec Lansing inMotion Classic
The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.
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Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround
As an all-in-one sound system, the Arena Surround is a solid performer capable of engaging the user in a surround audio experience.
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Sennheiser PXC 310 headset
Noise-cancelling headphones are a necessity for any frequent flyer, and if you have the money, the PXC 310 is an excellent example of what you'll need.
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Philips SHL8800
Despite the funky replaceable covers, a tight fit and overwhelming mid-bass mean the Philips SHL8800 aren't the best headphones for the money.
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TDK iVibe
If you can find a place for the iVibe in your home then you'll be happy with the sound it produces, especially if you overlook its various shortcomings.
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Sony Dream Machine (ICF-CL75iP)
We have a few nitpicks and grumblings, but overall the Dream Machine is a happy marriage between the alarm clock, iPod dock and digital photo frame.
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EOS Wireless multi-room iPod dock
Given its price and average sound, the EOS only makes sense if you absolutely need to stream music from one room to another.
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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini is a cut-down version of the company's premium iPod dock but boasts even more features.
Features
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Best high-capacity MP3 players
Music hoarders rejoice! Here are a few picks of the top players for those large collections.
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Best portable video players
When you buy an MP3 player these days, it's more than likely to come with video playback support as well. Even so, we've collected some of the best players for watching video on the go.
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Best headphones for audiophiles
With more and more people looking for a fully immersive audio experience, we've listed some of our best headphone picks for audiophiles.
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Best FM transmitters for the car
Not all iPod FM transmitters are created equal — some have dodgy cradles that fling your iPod around the cabin, others roll over at the first sign of interference. We pick three of the best, so you have your tunes everywhere you drive.
News
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iPod cases unleash your inner DJ
Not everyone can afford B&W Panoramas for Christmas, so if you have a music fan in your life then try out one of these funky turntable iPod cases.
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Sony Ericsson unveils motion-sensitive headphones
The rumour mill chalks up another point for getting it right again, as Sony Ericsson unveils its latest audio innovation: motion-activated earphones.
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Creative's drastic price drop on unreleased MP3
The player hasn't even started shipping yet, but Creative has already dropped the price on its newest flagship, the Creative X-Fi2.
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Does Madden 10 play nice without buttons?
The real NFL season is about to kick off, and EA has seized the opportunity to finally slide in the release of its much-anticipated port of Madden to the iPhone/iPod Touch format.
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
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Convert your videos for the iPhone or iPod for free
Brian Tong shows you some free programs that can be used to take all your videos and move them to your iPhone or iPod.
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Advanced iTunes: Get more from the software
Here's a collection of four tips for getting more out of the software — using multiple libraries on a single machine, the best uses for Smart Playlists, getting true CD-quality rips from your CD, and tips for getting perfect album art.
Downloads
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iPresent It
Convert PowerPoint and PDF files into slideshows for your iPod or iPhone.
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Amadis iPod Video Converter
Convert video files to view them on iPod device.
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Amadis Video to iPod/iPhone/PSP/3GP/MP4/Apple TV/Zune/AVI Converter
Convert your videos for playback on iPod and mobile devices.
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Amadis DVD to iPod/PSP/3GP/MP4/AVI Converter
Make DVD video discs viewable on any portable device.
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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If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.

























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