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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2
Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.
Microsoft Office 2010 beta: First take
The beta for Microsoft Office 2010 is here and we've had a chance to check out the latest version. Though the changes are more incremental than they are major, there are some useful new enhancements worth noting in this revision.
Reviews
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Toshiba Regza 52XV600A
The Toshiba Regza 52XV600A is a 52-inch LCD which features a 100Hz mode, three HDMI ports and a native 5000:1 contrast ratio.
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Toshiba Regza 42XV600A
The Toshiba Regza 42XV600A is a 42-inch LCD which features a 100Hz mode, three HDMI ports and a native 1300:1 contrast ratio.
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Toshiba REGZA 47ZV600A
The Toshiba REGZA 47ZV600A is a 47-inch LCD which features the company's ClearScan 200hz technology and USB playback.
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Toshiba REGZA 55ZV600A
The Toshiba REGZA 55ZV600A is a 55-inch LCD which features the company's ClearScan 200hz technology and USB playback.
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Toshiba REGZA 42ZV600A
The Toshiba REGZA 42ZV600A is a 42-inch LCD which features the company's ClearScan 200hz technology and USB playback.
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Toshiba 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD Combo
Toshiba's 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD combo unit is compact and simple to use, but screen quality could be better.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X200
It lacks some basic features you may require — touch pad, optical drive — but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we've seen.
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Asus Lamborghini VX5
Asus' Lamborghini VX5 is a luxury laptop, with a luxury price to match — thankfully justified by the quality of the laptop and package. If you've got a wad of cash burning in your pocket, and don't mind a little luxury, the VX5 might be for you.
Features
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Best laptops under AU$1000
Only got AU$1000 to spend? We look at the competitors to see who comes up trumps.
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Best LCD TVs over 40-inch
CNET.com.au looks at the best LCD televisions available today, featuring everything from 1080p to 100Hz and from sizes 40 inches and up.
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Laptops with long battery life
Unless you're buying a desktop replacement, battery life is arguably the key consideration in any notebook purchase. CNET.com.au gives you our top long-lasting models.
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Is Apple behind the laptop curve?
As good as Apple laptops are, Windows-based PCs do have a few leading-edge features not found in MacBooks.
News
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Microsoft introduces 'Starter' version of Office
The new ad-supported, limited feature version of Office will come preloaded on certain new PCs. The replacement for Microsoft Works is one of several new ways Microsoft is trying to create new customers for its productivity suite.
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Next Mac Office, due by 2010's end, gets Outlook
The software maker says it is working on a new version of its Mac Office product, which will include a Mac version of Outlook, replacing Entourage.
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Nokia to work with Microsoft for mobile Office
With the next version of Office, Microsoft is trying to expand its hold on the productivity market and has announced a deal with Nokia to help achieve this goal.
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Toshiba plans 64GB SDXC memory cards for 2010
The new SDXC specification for faster, higher-capacity flash cards emerged in January, and Toshiba now promises the cards themselves will begin arriving about a year afterward.
DIYs and How-to
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Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
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Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps
Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.
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Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps
Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
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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.
Downloads
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Theme Manager
Use third-party programs to completely customize your desktop.
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ShareTool
Securely access your Bonjour services from anywhere.
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Netman
Achieve remote control by inputting partner's IP.
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Lalim VBA Password Recovery
Recover lost or forgotten passwords to Word and Excel macros.
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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