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Logitech G500
If you loved the G5, you'll continue loving the G500, the natural evolution of Logitech's classic gaming mouse. Though Microsoft brings stiff competition in the form of the SideWinder X8, which may be more appealing to some.
Forza Motorsport 3
The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.
Reviews
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Acer Extensa 5635Z
The Extensa is a business laptop with no particular frills. That's not a bad thing per se, but it's tough to get too excited about it, either.
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Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.
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Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)
Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the AU$39 upgrade fee.
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Verbatim Rapier V1
Verbatim's Rapier V1 is an interesting beast. If it can bring up the responsiveness of the mouse buttons and make its powerful software more polished and easy to use, then it could be on to a winner for its next revision.
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BenQ nScreen i91
BenQ's nettop looks affordable on the surface, but you're still paying a premium for a low-powered desktop machine.
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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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Halo Wars
Halo Wars is a fun strategy outing for fans of the universe, but it feels simplistic and short alongside other games in the genre.
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Apple iWork '09
Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.
Features
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Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia
Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.
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Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia
How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.
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Microsoft Techfest 2008: Multimedia technology
Microsoft unveils new imaging technologies in Redmond at TechFest 2008.
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CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview
The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.
News
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Nokia to work with Microsoft for mobile Office
With the next version of Office, Microsoft is trying to expand its hold on the productivity market and has announced a deal with Nokia to help achieve this goal.
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Chrome OS for the clueless: What it means for real people
Google's new operating system is certainly something to get excited about, but don't put a new laptop purchase on hold because you want a Chrome netbook.
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Mozilla releases Firefox 3.5
Firefox 3.5, the embodiment of Mozilla's attempt to "upgrade the web", is now available for Windows and Mac.
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Apple devices hit cafe sweet-spot
Nearly 50 per cent of devices used to access free wireless across inner city Melbourne and Sydney run Apple operating systems, according to ISP Unwired.
DIYs and How-to
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Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7
It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.
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101 software tips, tweaks and tricks
Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
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How to store your files online
Six options for sharing, backing up and storing your files online.
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CNET monitor buying guide
Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.
Downloads
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Ultra Recall
Capture, organize, and recall all your electronic information.
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Ultra Recall Professional
Recall the information from all your installed applications.
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Company Employee Payroll List
Use employee payroll list with HR dashboards Excel template for your small business.
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MoneyGreen Software Loan Calculator
Give your Web site visitors an opportunity to calculate mortgage payments.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.


























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