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Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)
Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.
Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.
Reviews
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Netgear ReadyNAS Pro
With the ReadyNAS Pro, Netgear has proven it's still king of the hill. However, some interface quirks, inelegant recovery from catastrophic volume failure, and poor volume, user and share management may put some users off.
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Apple iWork '09
Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)
Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favourite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter).
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Chrome (beta)
Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.
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Firefox 3
If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.
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Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.
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Apple iWork '08
Apple's new iWork becomes a more well-rounded productivity package by adding Numbers for spreadsheets. Pages and Keynote include some nifty visual enhancements too.
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Wacom Bamboo
Wacom's Bamboo promises to "reinvent the pen for the 21st century". It falls somewhat short of that lofty goal, although it's a great introduction to using a graphics tablet if that's what you're after.
Features
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WWDC 2009 live blog
We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
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Best of CES Awards
Since 2006, CNET has presented the Best of CES Awards, given to the top products in 10 categories as well as one coveted Best in Show award. See the gadgets that topped our list for this year, and find out the People's Voice winner, decided by more than 10,000 member votes.
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Wireless glossary
3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.
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Skype starter kit: update
Skype, the pioneer that kick-started the mass uptake of VoIP phone calls, has grown into an Internet phenomenon with over 100 million users and still counting. If you haven't jumped on the Skype bandwagon yet, CNET.com.au will show you how.
News
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Google tries jump-starting 3D web
An open-source browser plug-in gives games and other web applications the ability to take advantage of a computer's graphics chip.
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Google Earth brings virtual tourism to iPhone
The internet giant releases an iPhone version of its geographic exploration software. And with multi-touch and GPS, the interface is better than a PC's.
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Google Chrome faster than Firefox, IE, Safari
Google introduced Chrome in part because it wants faster browsing and the richer Web applications that speed will unlock. So how does Chrome actually stack up?
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Adobe hopes Lightroom captures photo trends
Lightroom 2.0 is better at editing just a portion of an image and it plays more nicely with Photoshop. More broadly, it's designed for digital-era photography challenges.
DIYs and How-to
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Top GPS features
So you've decided you're going to get a portable GPS device, but what features should you look out for and which brand is best at what?
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Handhelds buying guide
Choosing the right handheld is all about finding the perfect balance of size, weight, performance, features, and cost.
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DIY: How to update firmware on your MP3 player
We'll step you through how to upgrade the firmware on some of the most popular MP3 players, so there'll be no excuses not to have the latest and greatest feature set available.
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Google hacks
Three handy tips to help you get more out of your Googling experience.
Downloads
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Komodo IDE
Unified workspace for end-to-end development of dynamic web apps.
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Komodo Edit
Multi-language editor for dynamic languages.
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Ofaco
Plug-in for improved text completion in Mail.app.
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MyBlood
Genealogy software to manage and organize your ancestry.
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'.
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  2% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 1% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
