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More about Windows Phone 7 Series unveiled

The more we hear about Windows Phone Series 7 the more we want to play with Microsoft's slick-looking new mobile phone OS. Here are a few new points we picked up during Mix10.

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 apps: photos

During Mix10 in Las Vegas, Microsoft showed off several prototype apps for the Windows Phone Series 7, highlighting content in gaming, news, social networking and multimedia.

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Reviews

HTC HD mini

Do you disagree with the bigger-is-better camp? Fear not, HTC has those with small pockets covered with the upcoming release of its scaled down HD2.
Style Boutique

One part fashion mix and match, one part introduction to consumerism. Style Boutique's a weird little game, especially coming from Nintendo, but tween girls will love it regardless.
Nokia 6500 Slide

The Nokia 6500 Slide is an attractive 3G phone, but despite features like video-out doesn't really offer anything enticing enough to buy one.
Def Jam: Icon

Def Jam: Icon plays well enough, but it really shines thanks to its crazy story mode and healthy roster.
Windows Live Toolbar

Windows Live Toolbar can enhance the usefulness of Internet Explorer, make Web surfing more fun, and spare you some mouse clicks -- if you take the time to get acquainted with its features.
MSN Search Toolbar with Windows Desktop Search

MSN Search Toolbar with Windows Desktop Search turns your Windows 2000 and Windows XP into an Apple Mac Tiger.
Sony Cyber-shot DSCT7

Attention style gurus - Sony's latest T series Cyber-shot, the DSCT7, is the thinnest and sleekest model yet.
MSN Desktop Search

MSN Desktop Search delivers fast searches, but without a viewer or media player, it still lags behind the competition.

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Features

Q&A: Microsoft talks about Windows Phone 7

Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 Series at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We sat down with the team from Redmond, Washington, to discuss the new mobile operating system, the phones it will be on, the competition, its services and, of course, the fate of Windows Mobile 6.5.
Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.
Tips for shooting extreme weather

As Sydney awoke this morning to a blanket of orange haze and Armageddon-esque forecasts, everyone was reaching for their digital camera or mobile phone to grab a shot.
CNET's mega touchscreen showdown

Choosing a touchscreen smartphone is getting more and more difficult, with fierce competition delivering excellent new features to the super desirable handsets. Which phone will stand out as the best touchscreen smartphone?

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News

Windows Phone 7 Series FAQ

Finally, Microsoft has delivered a mobile operating system that not only looks completely new and compelling, but also functional and competitive. However, there are still a number of unanswered questions about the specifics of the release.
The Olympics run on Windows (XP)

The many Acer computers that dot the Winter Olympic venues are running Windows, but it's the venerable Windows XP rather than one of Microsoft's newer operating systems.
Three new Microsoft mice with Bluetrack laser sensor

BlueTrack sensing technology lets you ditch your mouse pad and use your pointer on all types of surfaces.
Aussies wait till Xmas for Win 7 mobile?

Australians might not get their hands on a mobile phone running Windows 7 until Christmas, despite the platform having its first outing last night at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

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DIYs and How-to

10 tips for better home cinema sound

We've assembled this checklist to help you quickly improve the sound of your home theatre system.
Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.
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.
101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

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

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Downloads

Microsoft IrDA (Infrared) Driver

Connect to peripheral devices or Windows 95 PCs without using connecting cables.
Microsoft CD-ROM Changer Drivers

Avoid problems with these updated, protected-mode CD-ROM changer drivers. File date 7/96.
Microsoft Golf demo

Tighten your grip and get ready to par.
Gex demo

Tour cheesy TV with a trash-talking reptile.