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CNET Australia's best tech of 2009

Looking for a tech enthusiasts shopping list for the post-Christmas sales? Look no further then CNET Australia's best of the best in tech for 2009.

With iTunes gift cards being a great gift idea this Christmas, what apps will you be splurging on over the holidays?

LG Watch Phone GD910

The GD910 certainly has wow-factor. It looks like a watch but performs well as a mobile phone cum messenger. Sadly, the high price really dents the appeal of this wonderful gadget.
Nokia N900

What's Maemo? Never mind. The N900 ditches the "internet tablet" moniker of its predecessors and stands out as one of the most impressively featured handheld devices of 2009.
Nokia E72

Nokia E72 is a smartphone with loads of attitude and great features , well-suited for busy business people or anyone looking for a cool piece of technology.
Nokia 6760 Slide

Awkward design choices spoil an otherwise excellent phone for people who rate messaging features over calling or web browsing.
LG New Chocolate

If you're looking for an excellent touchscreen with outstanding performance, look elsewhere. The LG New Chocolate looks great but lacks all the hallmarks of a great phone.
Motorola H790 Bluetooth Headset

The H790 may not have some of the complementary technologies we sometimes see in Bluetooth products, but the functions it does perform it does exceptionally well.
INQ Mini

Sporting a funky, small design and social networking features this phone is a great choice for both the young and young at heart.
Samsung Galaxy Spica (i5700)

On the surface the Spica looks like a very competent smartphone, but we're beginning to expect a lot more from manufacturers that take on Google's OS.

Best mobile phones of 2009

Ladies and gentlemen, we present the year's best phones, rated on features, performance and value for money.
Extend your mobile phone's battery life

There's little in life more frustrating than having your mobile phone run out of battery when you've left your charger at home. Follow these simple tips to extend your phone's battery life and avoid being caught short.
Best GPS-enabled mobile phones

While it could be argued they're not as robust as in-car sat-navs, these GPS-enabled mobile phones can help you find your bearings when you're on the move.
What is Bluetooth?

An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.

Nokia's Fun Camera brings back memories

It's amazing what you find when you're cleaning out your desk at the end of the year, like this ancient Nokia Fun Camera accessory circa 2004.
Samsung's new mobile OS: What's a Bada?

Samsung will launch a new mobile operating system in 2010 called Bada. We take a closer look at what to expect and examine the various barriers to success facing an entirely new platform.
In the labs: Nokia N900

The Nokia N900 is in the CNET testing labs now. Don't miss your chance to ask us anything about this phone before the review is finished.
Hands-on: Bing for iPhone

Snigger as you will over Microsoft's decision to call Bing, its overhauled search engine, a "decision engine", but know this: Bing is the real deal.

Make a Windows 7 system repair disc

Before anything has a chance to go bad, make an emergency disc for Windows 7.
Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7

In most cases you can do an in-place upgrade of Vista to Windows 7. Here's how.
Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.
Windows 7 demo: Search tools

Our colleague from ZDNet, Ed Bott, takes a closer look at the search tools in Windows 7 and shows you how you can use them to make your digital life a little more organised.

Standard Admin Icons

Enhance your software and Web sites.
DesktopAngel Calendar

Display a customizable clock on your desktop.
ActiveX System Tray Icon

Display desired icons in the system tray.
Icon Tools

Copy and paste and add effects to your icons via Control-click actions.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.