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Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite For Bluetooth

Microsoft's Optical Desktop Elite For Bluetooth is probably overkill for the average user, but if you want a wireless keyboard and the added convenience of Bluetooth connectivity to other devices, it's a worthy buy.

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Microsoft Optical Mouse By S+ARCK

Does Microsoft's designer mouse appeal? Read our Australian review.

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Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse

Smaller than the average mouse, the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse is a worthy companion for any laptop. But its small package brings down the comfort level.

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Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader

Microsoft's Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader will bring relief to IE users who have too many passwords to remember.

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Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000

The Microsoft Windows Optical Mouse 5000 is a straightforward, reliable mouse for basic home or office productivity.

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NHK smashes the 4K image barrier

Japanese broadcaster NHK has developed display technologies capable of displaying 32-megapixels of information, or 16 times more detail than high-definition consumer panels.

Hands-on with Samsung's i900

Leaked images and specifications have led to much speculation about the new Samsung SGH-i900, a Windows Mobile 6.1 PDA-phone. We had one in our hands for a few brief moments, and bring you this quick and dirty hands-on description.

Seven reasons you shouldn't use the PS3 as your Blu-ray player

While Sony's PlayStation 3 is arguably the best Blu-ray player on the market right now, we offer up a few legitimate reasons why you might want to get a stand-alone player instead.

HTC Touch Diamond vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

Only a phone face-off can decide which of these feature-packed business-focused smartphones will rule the boardroom.

Think of Sony's HDR-TG1 as a high-def Net-Sharing cam

Ever since the Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 turned up on the company's Australian Web site, we've been wondering what it's all about.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

How to connect your HDTV

In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

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.

Camera phone buying guide

Digital cameras have become an inseparable component of mobile phone technology. With the quality of these cameras continually improving, CNET.com.au is here to guide you through the various pitfalls of separating the gems from the junk.

Scanning photo basics

Learn the best methods for scanning a photo into your PC. This guide will get you up and running with your scanner and show you how to get the best-quality results for scanning and sharing your photos online.

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.

Digital SLR buying guide

CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

Best long zoom compact cameras

The average compact camera packs a 3x zoom, while anything larger than 10x qualifies as a megazoom or superzoom. But there's a growing number of cameras in the 3-10x hinterland that combine compact portability with distant-shooting goodness.

Cameras and camcorders for Mother's Day

Give your mum a digital camera or camcorder this Mother's day and help her capture precious moments that will last a lot longer than chocolates or flowers.

Canon's trio of new IXUS cameras

Hot on the heels of its pre-PMA announcements in January, Canon has added three new compact cameras to its IXUS range.

Samsung Omnia: Photo Gallery

We'd heard the rumours, we'd seen the pictures and finally we had a chance to play with Samsung's flagship phone Omnia for ourselves.

Samsung U900: Hands on

After waiting six months since we first saw the U900 at the World Mobile Congress, we've finally had our chance to get our grubby mitts all over its adaptive touch window.

Samsung mid-year roadshow

Even with CommunicAsia 2008 just days away, Samsung has made time this week to show off some of the best of its upcoming mobile handset line-up.

Samsung i900 sneak peek

Samsung has been hinting at a hot new release and our friends at CNET Asia managed to get a bit of face-time with this sexy new model.

Nikon P80 photo samples

Photo samples plus a discussion of the photo quality of the Nikon Coolpix P80.

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RelayFax Network Fax Server 6.7.6

Automate the process of sending, receiving, and managing your network fax messages.

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Peanut Butter PC 2.5.1

Make your PC kid-friendly.

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DxO Optics Pro 5.1

Edit and improve quality of your images produced by Digital-SLR cameras in batch mode on your Mac.

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FemtoScan Online 2.2.184

Analyze different kinds of microscopic images.

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Phantom CD 1.0.1.1239

Mount your CD/DVD image files as virtual CD.

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