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Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2007

The latest digital edition of this trusted reference source emphasises information over infotainment and is much better than its predecessor.

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Google Earth

Google has launched an impressive 3D geographic imaging application called Earth useful for education, travel and business. Best of all, it's free.

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Intel X-25M solid-state drive (80GB)

Intel's X-25M solid-state drive enjoys several advantages over both conventional disk drives and other SSDs, including improvements to data throughput, boot time and notebook battery life. If you can forget about the cost, this is by far the fastest data drive available.

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Samsung LA46A850

The Samsung LA46A850 is packed with features and stylish looks, but it's stuck between two other ranges which appear to offer better bang for buck.

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Dell V305w All In One

The Dell V305w is an inexpensive all-in-one printer that also connects wirelessly to your home network. However, the output quality needs significant improvement, and the cost to maintain the printer is much higher than the industry standard.

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BlackBerry Storm finally official

Research in Motion finally unveiled its first touchscreen smartphone in a joint announcement confirming the phone's exclusive worldwide release through Vodafone.

Firefox gets geographic plugin

Mozilla has revealed plans to announce a plug-in called Geode that would give the Firefox web browser a better ability to understand and use geographic information on the web.

Ford lets parents set limits for teens

Australian experts and police have mixed views on Ford's announcement that from 2010 its US Focus models will limit teen drivers to 130 km/h, using a computer chip called MyKey.

Digital 3D photography made easy by Fujifilm

Ever since digital imaging became popular, Fujifilm has been the pioneer of several new technologies. At the recent Photokina imaging trade show, the Japanese company has unveiled another ground-breaking idea — a 3D digital camera.

Travellers don't want mobiles on planes: survey

Four in five travellers say the introduction of mobile phones on planes would drive them crazy, a survey has found.

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.

How to convert video for the iPod

Got a bunch of video you want to put on your iPod? Here's how to get it into the right format for watching on the go.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

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

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia

Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.

Pioneer unleashes Susano

Named after Susano-oh, the Japanese god of storms and sea, Pioneer's AU$9,999 surround sound amp is its latest flagship.

BD-Live: Blu-ray's secret weapon or bust?

With Disney set to make BD-Live available on all its new releases we look at the technology behind this Blu-ray feature and whether it's worth having.

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

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MSDict Oxford English Minidictionary (Pocket PC) 5.8

Add simple English dictionary to your Pocket PC.

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MSDict Oxford Dictionary of the Bible (Pocket PC) 5.8

Learn more about themes and doctrines of the Bible on your Pocket PC.

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MSDict Concise Oxford Spanish Dictionary (Pocket PC) 5.8

Add powerful Spanish dictionary to your Pocket PC device.

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MSDict Concise Oxford Thesaurus (Pocket PC) 5.8

Find the correct word, whether you are writing a letter or solving a crossword.

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MSDict Concise Oxford American Dictionary 5.8

Expand your vocabulary by finding definitions of unknown words.

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