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Panasonic SC-PM71 SD Micro System

Look! It's a Micro HiFi System! It's a portable MP3 player! It's not up in the sky, and it's not without its minor quibbles, but if you need a micro system and an MP3 player with only moderate storage capabilities, it's a good option to pursue.

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Propellerhead Reason 3

With its impressive new Combinator tool, Propellerhead's Reason 3 makes it even easier -- and more fun -- to create amazing songs and sounds.

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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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Diablo 3

We've got the first look at the gameplay of Blizzard's latest dungeon crawler.

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Don't you dare Touch my new iPod

Is Apple keeping the iPod Touch and iPhone platform closed to third-party developers to protect its impressive record on security?

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.

Apple: Our biggest competitor is P2P

Apple's biggest competitors in the digital music downloading market are illegal music file sharing services such as Kazaa and BitTorrent, according to iTunes vice-president Eddy Cue.

Jumpstart the beat with a Pacemaker

DJs can now spin their tracks by fiddling in their pocket, courtesy of Tonium's Pacemaker handheld tune mixer.

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Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

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.

DIY: How to buy a home theatre system - are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home-theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.

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It's the new social: Music discovery services

By the time the Zune hits Australia's shores (if ever), the social would have gone to bed. Here's our primer on how to search for free music online.

Q&A: World of Warcraft composer Jason Hayes

We talk to World of Warcraft composer Jason Hayes about music, technology, jingles, and more.

iTunes: Just how random is random?

Think that song has appeared in your playlists just a few too many times? David Braue puts the randomness of Apple's song shuffling to the test -- and finds some surprising results.

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.

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Raduga 3.8.5

Automate music playlists then start broadcasting.

D'Accord Keyboard Method

Learn to play keyboard and piano.

D'Accord Guitar Method

Learn how to play the acoustic guitar.

Antechinus Audio Editor 2.4 build 2

Edit audio files easily by point and click editing.

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