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Touch in Windows 7: Just for show?
Support for multi-touch input is one of the most tangible ways that Windows 7 differs from its predecessors. But will many people actually get their hands on the technology?
HP Pavilion DV2 1001AU
For a 12-inch laptop we'd expect more performance and features than we're getting, but there are obviously compromises to be made in making ultrathin affordable.
Reviews
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Dell Adamo
Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.
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Crayola EZ Type Keyboard
While the EZ Type Keyboard is designed to be for children over three years of age, there is no doubt that it can easily elicit squeals of delight from those who are still children at heart.
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Altech SysArielAtom-DP04
The DP04 is a classic example of why nettop buyers are better off buying netbooks.
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Dell Studio XPS 13
The Dell Studio XPS 13 is a very good laptop. It could have been excellent, but Dell seems to have actually tried too hard in some areas, such as the laptop's design, and we feel it's backfired slightly.
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Acer Aspire 8930G (Core 2 Duo T9400 processor 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM)
With a true 1080p display, the 18-inch Acer Aspire 8930G is a capable HD content playback machine.
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HP Mini 2140 (Intel Atom N270 processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM)
HP offers a premium version of its Mini 1000 while keeping the price down, making the Mini 2140 the netbook to beat.
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Sony Vaio VGN-P15G (Intel Atom Z530 processor 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM)
Sony's upscale Atom-powered Lifestyle PC has the components of a cheaper machine, but the design of a more expensive one. The end result will be a useful travel PC for some and a conversation piece for others.
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Asus N10 (Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM)
You'll pay a bit more for the privilege, but the Asus N10 is unique because of its discrete, switchable graphics and extra ports.
Features
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Software that's ready for takeoff in 2008
Keep your eye on these apps as 2008 ticks by. Either stuck in development or newly released, this bushel of newbies is poised to make this year their year.
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Desktop shopping checklist
Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.
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10 things to know before buying a video card
Selecting a video card upgrade can be an intimidating task. Here are 10 things you need to know about video cards before shopping for one.
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An inside look at Windows Vista
Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.
News
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Lenovo sticking with face recognition tool
Detailed demonstrations show how easily Veriface can be tricked, but Lenovo said it's keeping the current notebooks equipped with the technology.
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HP shrinks Firebird gaming PC with Voodoo
News of HP's new Firebird gaming PC leaked a few weeks ago, but the rumour has been confirmed as HP announces Firebird with VoodooDNA.
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CES 2009 preview: Computers and hardware
The annual consumer electronics show isn't always a hotbed of new laptops, desktops and accessories. That being said, there are several big trends in the computer industry that will be prevalent on the show floor.
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The future of subscription music
Is it too late for an Australian subscription music service? We look at the history and rocky future of pay-per-month music.
DIYs and How-to
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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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XP to Vista: How to transfer your data
In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.
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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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File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network
You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.
Downloads
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Adolix PDF Converter PRO
Professional PDF writer software to convert files into PDF. Vista ready.
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Keylink
Launch programs using keyboard shortcuts.
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NMC Player
Play multimedia files.
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Reconsprite 2D to 3D Converter
Convert 2D drawings into 3D.
