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Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

Microsoft's pared-down SideWinder X5 Mouse is supposed to offer PC gamers a lower-cost version of its higher-end model. Instead, it comes across as flimsy and overly stripped down.

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Navigon 2150max

This is a great GPS if you have a piano black fetish. For the rest of us, it's just OK. Its good points (Aussie-capable text-to-speech, junction view, extended lane info) are balanced out by an inconsistent interface and unfriendly windshield mount.

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Samsung i560

Seeing or using the i560 is hardly a pulse-racing experience. People looking for a solid phone with navigation will find what they are looking for in the i560. Fashionistas should look elsewhere.

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JVC Everio GZ-HD6

In isolation the HD6 is a good camera, however, on almost every turn it is outpointed by its Sony counterpart, the HDR-SR12.

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Apple releases Aperture plug-in programming kit

Third-party programmers can now get started creating plug-ins for the company's Aperture software for editing and cataloguing photos.

Adobe confirms Flash for iPhone

Adobe has reportedly confirmed that its Flash technology is coming to Apple's iPhone.

Rock Band coming to Australia

EA confirms Harmonix-developed band simulation game finally making its way down under on 7 November.

Rock out with your tech out

If you're heading to the Fat as Butter music festival in November don't forget your Wi-Fi enabled mobile phone.

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Wireless network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

Digital photo pro secrets

Learn the secrets of getting great, clear photographs no matter what the situation. This guide teaches you the fundamentals of digital photography, and reveals the tricks pro photographers use to get great images of people, objects, live action, and much more.

DIY: Master your Windows processes

Suffering from a slow PC, but bamboozled by what's going on with Windows Task Manager? Here is some software that will take the mystery out of what's going on with your system processes.

Build the ultimate quiet PC

A noisy PC can drive you to distraction. Use our guide to discover the main causes of unwanted computer noise and build yourself the ultimate quiet PC!

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PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads

What are the first programs you put on a new PC? Find 20 essential applications for any Windows computer, new or old.

Adobe's Lightroom 2 beta broadens editing horizons

New version of Adobe software, going into public beta testing Wednesday, significantly expands editing possibilities — and brings it closer to regular Photoshop.

GPS: not just for the car anymore

Declining prices and improved miniaturisation mean GPS is making its way out of the car and into other gadgets. You may never get lost again.

Digital SLRs that won't burn your pocket

You don't need to reach deep into your pockets to own a digital SLR. We've rounded up these shooters under the AU$2,000 price point.

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Altova MissionKit for Pro Software Architects 2008

Develop applications with all necessary tools.

Quake 4 Software Developers Kit

Create levels, mods, meshes, and sounds, as well as customize the UI for the first-person shooter.

Civilization IV software development kit

Start making mods and tweaks for the turn-based strategy game.

Visio 2007 Software Development Kit 10

Provide latest documentations, samples, header files, libraries, and tools for Visio 2007.

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