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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
The FZ35 should be at the top of any potential superzoom buyer's list, with a fully featured specification sheet and good image quality.
Ricoh CX2
The CX2 is an attractive proposition on the outside: a CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom and wide-angle lens, but inside there's a host of noise issues.
Reviews
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Panasonic DMR-BW750
If you're looking for a flexible PVR that's packed with features, then the excellent Panasonic DMR-BW750 Blu-ray recorder is almost a one-stop shop.
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Ricoh GR Digital III
Packed full of features, the Ricoh GR Digital III won't appeal to every photographer, but for those looking for a fixed focal-length camera and something to complement a digital SLR, it's a great companion piece.
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Even for a full-featured megazoom camera at a low price, the Fujifilm FinePix S1500 delivers average photo quality and mixed performance.
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Nikon D3000
As long as you don't expect too many fancy bells and whistles, you won't be disappointed with the quality and performance of the D3000.
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Dell UltraSharp U2410
The only way to get better quality than the Dell UltraSharp U2410 is to spend a lot more money — if you need a 24-inch, are on a budget but still need great quality images, we can wholeheartedly recommend this screen.
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Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
Don't let its new sensor technology scare you off: the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR is an excellent compact camera with shooting features for just about every type of user.
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Ricoh CX1
For a very reasonable price of AU$599 you get a proficient compact camera with heaps of features, great dynamic range and, dare we say, sexy styling for a Ricoh. Pity about the noise issues and lack of HD video, then.
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Samsung UA40B7100
The Samsung UA40B7100 is the most "entertaining" television yet, and further evidence that the way forward for LCD televisions is in LED-backlighting.
Features
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Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV
Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.
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Megazoom shootout: Nikon Coolpix P80 vs Olympus SP-570UZ
These two cameras go head-to-head in a fight to see who the stronger shooter is.
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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.
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Format wars: the tech that should have won
Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.
News
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Adobe tests RAW support for Olympus E-P1, new Nikons
Adobe Systems has released a test version of its Camera Raw 5.5 plug-in so Photoshop can handle RAW images from the latest compact and SLR cameras from Olympus, Nikon and Panasonic.
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Sony SLR sensor ranks below Nikon, above Canon
Three mid-range Sony SLRs now are included in DxO Labs' measurements of image sensor performance, and the Alpha A700 proves to be reasonably competitive.
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New firmware for Canon 40D and Nikon D3, D700
The top two SLR makers have released relatively minor firmware revisions for three cameras, Nikon's higher-end full-frame D3 and D700, and Canon's prosumer-grade EOS 40D.
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Sony camcorder first with GPS geotagging and back-illuminated CMOS
In what's probably the most interesting camcorder announcement of 2009, Sony has proffered up the Handycam HDR-XR500 series, a pair of hard disk-based AVCHD camcorders which integrate the dual firsts of built-in GPS and a new Exmor-R back-illuminated CMOS sensor.
DIYs and How-to
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Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital
Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
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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.
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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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Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new TV
If you're lucky enough to unwrap a new HDTV this holiday season, make sure you've made these three lighting adjustments before settling down with your favourite movie.
Downloads
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Cleanerzoomer
Advanced image noise reduction and image enlargement tool
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VZOchat
Chat over the Internet via your Web camera.
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Pocket Artist
Powerful drawing and image editing software for Pocket PC. With Pocket Artist, you can edit and retouch photos, add text and special effects,...
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Cool Music Record Edit Station
Record, create, edit, filter, and convert audio files.
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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| Apple mobile phones | 4% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 6% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
