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Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3 vs. Wii: Updated

Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which game console should you buy?

Xbox 360 Elite vs. PS3 Slim

It's another clash of the titans as Microsoft and Sony fight for gaming console supremacy. The PS3 has yet to win in the Prizefight ring. Will its fortunes change this time?

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Reviews

  • LG New Chocolate

    If you're looking for an excellent touchscreen with outstanding performance, look elsewhere. The LG New Chocolate looks great but lacks all the hallmarks of a great phone.

  • Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000

    Standing out from the many desktop combos, the Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 has an impressive keyboard but comes with a hefty price tag.

  • Style Boutique

    One part fashion mix and match, one part introduction to consumerism. Style Boutique's a weird little game, especially coming from Nintendo, but tween girls will love it regardless.

  • Forza Motorsport 3

    The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.

  • Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700

    Although it's not our favourite keyboard and mouse combination, the Logitech Wireless Desktop MK700 set earns our recommendation for its comfortable "Incurve" key design, quick scrolling mouse and impressive battery life.

  • Microsoft Security Essentials

    Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.

  • Halo 3: ODST

    An awesome campaign and addictive new Firefight mode make ODST a thrilling new entry in the Halo franchise.

  • Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000

    The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 doesn't leave much room for complaint. It fits comfortably in your hand and works on almost any surface, thanks to Microsoft's BlueTrack sensor technology. It would make a useful addition to your mobile arsenal.

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Features

  • Microsoft Office Web Apps: Hands on

    Microsoft has finally started to open up its web-based versions of Office apps to early testers. We got access to a "technical preview" of Excel and PowerPoint on the web (not, notably, Word).

  • Microsoft Word 2010 technical preview

    Molly Wood takes you inside the new features of Word, including some cool cut-and-paste tricks.

  • 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.

  • Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison

    Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.

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  • Hands-on: Bing for iPhone

    Snigger as you will over Microsoft's decision to call Bing, its overhauled search engine, a "decision engine", but know this: Bing is the real deal.

  • Office 2010 beta gets LinkedIn

    Microsoft has released a beta of Office 2010 at its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles. The beta integrates social network LinkedIn with Outlook, offers a stripped back Excel for browser editing, and video editing tools for PowerPoint.

  • Microsoft dabbles in hardware

    Taking a page from arch-rival Apple, Microsoft has teamed up with hardware-maker Acer to deliver a Windows 7 laptop created to its specifications.

  • New Wi-Fi spec challenges Bluetooth

    A new Wi-Fi specification will let wireless devices discover and connect to one another without a router.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

  • How to share files between Office and iWork

    Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.

  • Reduce digital photos for the Web

    In this CNET quick tutorial, you will learn how to quickly reduce digital photos to e-mail and post on Web sites.

  • Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

    Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.

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Downloads

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The Explain Series

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Videos

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