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HP Pavilion Elite m9090a

The Pavilion m9090a is a media power station -- but really needs a better TV tuner, and perhaps the option to upgrade to a more serious video card -- then it could truly be called Elite.

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NEC PowerMate MT M5005h

A very capable desktop PC that achieves reasonable results overall but is marred by an outdated CPU.

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Dell OptiPlex GX620

The Dell OptiPlex GX620's multiple chassis choices offset middling performance for business users.

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HP Pavilion Media Centre M7390

A marked improvement over HP's previous media centre offerings, the m7390's powerful internal components and free IceGuide subscription look certain to justify its high price tag.

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Lenovo takes brave step back into consumer PCs

Lenovo is set to launch its Idea consumer range in Australia in 2008.

Harris Technology holds all the Acers

Harris Technology is helping customers build their own Acer PC.

Google takes Web apps offline

Google today announced the availability of a new open-source browser plug-in, Google Gears, that promises developers the ability to create applications that work within a browser -- even without Internet connectivity.

Microsoft eyes making desktop apps free

Even as Microsoft readies a host of new ad-supported online services to battle rivals, the software maker has been mulling a plan to offer free, ad-supported versions of some of its desktop products, CNET News.com has learned.

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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.

CNET monitor buying guide

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

VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.

DIY: How to buy a laptop for your business

A laptop offers a number of advantages, particularly portability. Even if your business doesn't call for much travel, you can take all of your data with you on a daily commute or just down the hall for a presentation.

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Mock OS X: Five ways to make your PC more like a Mac

If you're suffering from envy of your Apple compadres, here's a few quick tips for tricking out Windows to look like your fruity friends.

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.

Top 5 gaming notebooks

A samurai might have carried a sword in the past, but the modern virtual warrior whips out one of these top-end portables instead.

Format wars: the tech that should have won

Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

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rFactor

Obtain titles and awards fighting in battles.

OpenLaszlo (OS X) 4.0.3

Create zero-install Web applications with capabilities of desktop client software.

Australia Zoo Animal Links

Stop the zoo animals from becoming extinct.

MostFun Chicktionary 1.3

Unscramble letters and find as many words as you can.

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