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MTV Music Generator 3

MTV Music Generator 3 allows you to create professional music mixes -- as long as you have some kind of musical ability in the first place.

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Sony USB Turntable PSLX300USB

As a basic consumer-grade way to get your old LPs onto your PC, the PSLX300USB delivers good results, although the supplied software has a harsh learning curve.

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BlackSite: Area 51

BlackSite: Area 51 is an ordinary first-person shooter that's held back by a collection of bugs and other issues.

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Pioneer BDP-LX70

The Pioneer BDP-LX70 player is a very good Blu-ray player and media streaming device, but it's not as successful with DVD playback.

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Sid Meier's Pirates! for PSP

The captivating PSP version of this classic PC strategy game captures all the charming fun of being a pirate of the Caribbean.

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Microsoft's Bach looks for harmony in entertainment

Unit chief Robbie Bach's toughest task may be dovetailing the company's entertainment efforts.

Nike+iPod takes its mark Down Under

In a partnership with Apple, Nike will launch the Nike+iPod Sports Kit in Australia on 28 October, which will carry a price tag of $48.

Viiv's 3 metre user interface

Will a badge from Intel be enough to move your PC to the lounge or will you refuse to jump on the Viiv marketing bandwagon?

Microsoft hopes to sell Zune using brown, not green

Software maker won't replace tracks bought on iTunes as rumours suggested, but the Zune will come in a unique colour.

With Vista, seeing is believing, says Gates

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates speaks with CNET News.com's Ina Fried in New York about the long-awaited launch of his company's new operating system, Windows Vista.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

Sync your mobile phone with your computer

Become the master of your mobile with phone-syncing software. Here's how to backup data such as contacts and messages from your phone onto your computer without paying your carrier.

Telstra Next G mobile phones

Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 percent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET.com.au explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.

What is Bluetooth?

An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.

Media player mini guide

We've compared seven free media jukeboxes - which one best suits your music and video needs?

CES 2007: Home theatre preview

Interested in a sneak peek of what's heading our way in the not-so-distant future? Get your dose of home A/V buzz with CNET.com.au's Consumer Electronics Show 2007 preview.

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.