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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.
Loewe Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100 DR+
Not within everyone's ballpark, the Loewe Art 42 SL is a pricey LCD TV, but if you can afford it, you won't be disappointed. It's a stylish bit of kit with plenty of upgrade and customisable options.
Reviews
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Sony Bravia KDL40WE5
The Sony Bravia KDL40WE5 is an impressive first stab at creating a "green" LCD, and while picture quality is good you pay a premium for the proprietary backlight.
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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Nokia may have been late to the touchscreen party but we like what it's finally delivered; a responsive, full-featured phone with some deal-making extras.
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Sonim XP3 Enduro
The XP3 Enduro may not look pretty and it has the features of a prepaid mobile, but it's probably the only phone you'll find that can be driven over by a car and still work.
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Mitsubishi Electric HC7000
The Mitsubishi HC7000 is an LCD-based projector which offers a 1080p resolution and advanced picture processing, and appears to sit at a good price point.
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
Technical issues notwithstanding, the violently rewarding Age of Conan is one of the finest online RPGs available.
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Creative GigaWorks T40 Speakers
The Creative GigaWorks T40 is a good choice for those looking for larger than average size and sound in their PC speakers.
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Creative MuVo T200 (4GB)
It's tough trying to live up to your older sibling. Just ask Creative's MuVo T200, which struggles to match the company's Zen Stone on every spec.
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LaCie LaCinema Premier
The LaCie LaCinema Premier is a relatively quick and easy-to-use media streamer and external drive that won't burn holes in your coin pocket.
Features
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WWDC 2009 live blog
We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
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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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Tech takes a holiday
Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.
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What a waste! Australian tech recycling options limited
The overwhelming majority of councils in the Sydney metropolitan region fail to provide any direct e-waste recycling services for their residents.
News
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New OLPC laptop looks way too cool for school kids
The OLPC is getting a makeover — and some new funky features. But will it be able to keep a low price point, especially with touchscreens?
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Cameras with built-in geotagging on horizon
Geotagging today is a pain, but it won't be too long before ordinary cameras can automatically give your photos location stamps alongside time stamps.
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Panasonic to unveil 150-inch plasma TV
Panasonic is expected to unveil a 150-inch plasma television at the Consumer Electronics Show this week.
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Australia to dump e-waste on developing nations?
If Australia does not develop a national approach to recycling its IT, we will soon be dumping our toxic e-waste on developing countries, according to operators of Byteback, a government-backed free PC recycling service.
DIYs and How-to
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How to network your home
We tackle one of the most complex tasks for a home user — how to set up a network in your own home. In this month's instalment we talk about the basics of networking.
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Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly
Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.
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Learn to rock with GarageBand
Step-by-step instructions on setting up your own home recording studio.
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Wireless network buying guide
Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.
Downloads
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GoodNightPC
Automate your PC shutdown, restart, lock, and hibernation functions.
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Tone Guitar Tuner
Tune your electric or acoustic guitar with this chromatic guitar tuner by means of your sound card.
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Electric Sheep
Screensaver of morphing abstract animations, shared over the Internet.
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Atomic PC
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