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Left 4 Dead 2
With exciting new content across the board and plenty of it, Left 4 Dead 2 outdoes its predecessor and makes the zombie apocalypse an absolute blast.
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
Best enjoyed after beating GTAIV, this superb double-pack of episodic content shows you sides of Liberty City you never knew existed.
Reviews
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
This year's Pro Evo improves upon its predecessor in some key areas, but it does little else to keep up with the competition.
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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.
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Epson Stylus Photo TX710W
Excellent photo quality and average text quality equals a standard result for the TX710W, a multifunction that's great at some tasks and only just OK at others.
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HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One C309g
The Photosmart Premium is a nifty little multifunction with the added novelty of a touchscreen. It does a great job of plain text, but it's a pity about its colour prints.
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FIFA 10
FIFA 10 offers the best gameplay in the series' history and includes even more features and game modes to boot.
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Asus Eee PC 1101HA Seashell
Swelling the ranks of 11.6-inch netbooks, the Asus Eee PC 1101HA impresses with its design and battery, but having to overclock a slower version of Intel's Atom CPU is a dodgy workaround.
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Scribblenauts
Creativity is your primary weapon in this charming platformer from the team behind Drawn to Life.
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Samsung Preston Icon
The Preston has the look of a better handset, but poor call quality spoils an otherwise well-performing budget-priced touchscreen phone.
Features
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Should I buy a laptop now or wait for Windows 7?
There's a key question being asked by students, parents and anyone in the market for a new laptop: if I buy a laptop now, can I get Windows 7 for free?
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Aussie sports games: Win, lose or draw?
The past, present and future on video games based on the biggest sports down under.
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Online transaction security: Tips for staying safe
Many people regularly bank and shop online with ease, confident that the millions of transactions that take place each day are secure. Good safeguards are in place, but as the internet is constantly susceptible to new threats, these best practices will help you keep your money and financial information safe.
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Steam report card: 2009
One year on, things have gotten worse on Steam. While there's more publishers, there's even more discrepancies in pricing and availability between the US and Australia.
News
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Flickr adds new photo-sharing idea: Galleries
Flickr has added a new feature called galleries to showcase photos — and this time not just your own shots.
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Aussie web data consumption doubles
Australian internet users now consume twice as much data than they did a year ago, but figures by Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal there are still over 200,000 businesses and government agencies on a dial-up connection.
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Digital radio: In the pink or just in the red?
Yes, digital radio is here and it does sound better than FM. But it will hardly change the world of radio overnight.
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Facebook gets Twitter-like search; buys FriendFeed
The giant social platform gets two key features: Real-time search and the Everyone filter. The company also announced plans to buy social media aggregator FriendFeed.
DIYs and How-to
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Ebook readers: A guide to the world of digital books and how to read them
E-readers are just entering the Australian market, and plenty of people are interested. But what should you know before you start buying digital books and e-readers? We explain the basics.
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How to family-proof your PC
You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.
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Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online
This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.
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Apple iCal: An insider's guide
iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, integrating it with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.
Downloads
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Pocket Chef
Your culinary companion -- 45+ recipes, shopping list, plus add your own!
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BEIKS Medical Dictionary for Palm OS
Medical dictionary with over 38,000 terms
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BEIKS Russian-English-Russian Dictionary for Palm OS
Vast Bi-Directional English-Russian Dictionary with over 40, 000 entries
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BEIKS Greek-English Dictionary for Palm OS
Greek to English Dictionary for PalmOS
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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| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
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| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
