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HP TouchSmart IQ505a

The second generation TouchSmart as just a panel PC is gorgeous. The AU$1,999 price is fantastic as well — but we can't help but feel that there's so much more potential in the touchscreen aspect being left, ahem, untapped.

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Crysis Warhead

Warhead is a fantastic stand-alone expansion to a superb shooter, and should be played by anyone who likes games with guns.

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Panasonic DMP-BD35

Quite simply, the Panasonic BDP-BD35 is one of the most sensibly priced and best-performing stand-alone Blu-ray players on the market.

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BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

While much of the attention has turned to the BlackBerry Storm as of late, the Pearl Flip 8220 shouldn't be forgotten, as it's the first BlackBerry to sport a clamshell design.

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Madden NFL 09

A few key gameplay additions and enhancements make this year's Madden great despite some unseemly flaws.

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With smart phones, it's all about the OS

IDC study of mobile phone habits from major world markets finds, among other things, that applications drive competition.

Three things Apple won't do

Buried at the end of Tuesday's notebook event, CEO Steve Jobs makes clear what direction he won't be going next time his company makes another Mac announcement.

Smart Alex: Why wireless networks are really insecure

And why you should buy a potted plant today...

Sony Ericsson updates flagship smart phone

The P990, which uses the latest Symbian OS, lets users connect over 3G or Wi-Fi.

Smart phone big boys on the hunt for killer app

Is it mobile TV, data feeds or washing machine connectivity?

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.

Headphone Buying Guide

Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.

How to buy a flash-based MP3 player

Need an MP3 player that won't weigh you down? Flash-based ones will fit the bill, and here are tips on how to choose one.

CNET monitor buying guide

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

Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.

The M Factor

CNET.com.au's M Factor competition lets you decide which is the ultimate mobile phone in each of six categories - Fashion, Camera, MP3, Smart, Budget and 3G.

Should I get a smart phone?

Smart phones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

iTunes 8: Slick Genius, still sluggish

Apple's improvements to iTunes have garnered the music and video jukebox a full-point jump, although long-time users will only find one major new feature and a few interesting smaller ones.

Memory cards: All your questions answered

With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

CES 2007: Mobile phone preview

CES is the biggest consumer electronics show in the world, and at the 2007 show, we expect to see a lot of mobile phones. Read our mobile phone preview to find out what technology and trends we expect to see at CES.

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Active SMART 2.62

Monitor the SMART parameters of your hard disk to detect its fault condition.

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Smart WAV Converter 3.6

Reduce the size of audio files, and convert WAV files to MP3 and OGG formats.

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Secure2sign 4

Verify the originality of your digital documents by affixing your signature to them.

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Smart Color Pick n Capture

Pick up any color value from the screen or other program, or image.

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Mobile Activity

Record your activity with a simple timer and reach daily goal for cardio exercise.

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