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Digital Life #78: Intergalactic planetary!
We haven't got US$200,000 to spend sending our podcast into space so we're living vicariously through those who can, and to show just how cheap we are we round-up some top tech gifts under AU$100.
HTC Hero
With excellent web browsing, email and access to apps, the HTC Hero is one of the few mobiles to truly challenge the iPhone this year.
Reviews
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HTC Tattoo
If you want an affordable Android smartphone, the Tattoo will fit the bill. Power users should look elsewhere.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson has finally satisfied our curiosity and thrown the covers off its first Android-powered handset. A veritable powerhouse, the X10 features a 1GHz processor and a high resolution 4-inch display.
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Motorola Dext
Motorola has taken the wraps off its first Android-based smartphone and its exciting new Motoblur user interface. Can the Dext bring Motorola back from the brink?
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Samsung Galaxy Icon
While we like the design, Samsung needs to do more with the software. Without customisation, Android's absent features are glaringly obvious.
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HTC Dream
Google's Android is awesome, but the Dream needs work. Parts of this handset are superb, but its lacklustre design and poor battery life hold it back significantly.
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Kogan Agora Pro
The much-hyped Google Android phone operating system will hit Australia on 29 January 2009, in the form of the Kogan Agora and Agora Pro. At first glance, this looks to be one of the most exciting products of the year.
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Chrome (beta)
Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.
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Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended
Adobe Acrobat 9 document-creation software is adding dynamic features such as integration of animation, dynamic maps, 256-bit encryption, and improved forms. We've been playing with the beta edition of Acrobat 9 Pro Extended.
Features
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Wolfram Alpha explained: The world's most academic search engine
Wolfram Alpha claims to be a web-based "computational knowledge engine". What does that mean exactly?
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50 significant moments from internet history
We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.
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Best free Windows Mobile software
You dig your Windows Mobile device, but you'll love it more when it's loaded up with free software for entertainment, security and work. Find the best and brightest free downloads for your faithful handheld.
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Start-page smackdown: Netvibes, Pageflakes, iGoogle and Live.com
Want to create your own homepage? We put four personalised start pages through their paces and rank them according to looks, features and performance.
News
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Google Goggles lets you search by sight
Google's latest search innovation lets you perform an internet search by submitting a photograph.
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Sneaky leak of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Thought the first sneak peek at the Android UI for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 looked good? Check out this mouth-watering video.
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Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation coming soon
Google Maps with built-in turn-by-turn navigation is coming soon, but so far this has only been confirmed for phones running the new Android 2.0 platform.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 Android set for 3 Nov announcement?
If news of the imminent Motorola Droid announcement wasn't exciting enough for Android fans, it looks like Sony Ericsson is set to make a similar claim.
DIYs and How-to
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Getting started on Android
Our quick guide to the Android software gives you a glimpse into the mobile operating system and what it can do for you.
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Android starter kit
Google's Android Market may not be overflowing with apps just yet, but it's still hours of work separating the good from the bad. We do the hard yards on your behalf, identifying which apps you need now.
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Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps
Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.
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Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps
Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
Downloads
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A1 Sitemap Generator
Generate HTML, XML, RSS, or text sitemaps for your Web sites.
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SearchStatus
View Google PageRank, Alexa rank, and Compete ranking.
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Google Maps for Windows Mobile
View maps and satellite imagery and get driving directions on your Windows Mobile device.
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Google Maps for Nokia/Symbian S60
View maps and satellite imagery and get driving directions on your Symbian phone.
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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