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  Lotus Omnivore runs on a variety of fuels

  Lotus Engineering, the automotive consultancy division of Lotus, is back in the news again, this time with a new engine concept, called the Omnivore, which can run on a variety of fuel types.

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  Best 1080p televisions

  Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing five of the best 1080p televisions -- the highest resolution there is.

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  Kodak ESP 5 All-in-One Printer

  Kodak sells the ESP 5 on its cheap printing capabilities. Sadly, in this context, cheap equals not very good.

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  Lightning GT: a good looking, fast electric car

  Electric cars can be frumpy, soul-less looking conveyances. The Lightning GT aims to be different, it mixes sexy and electric together in automotive form.

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  3 taps into Telstra Next G

  Mobile carrier 3 has made a push to expand its third-generation (3G) mobile coverage, announcing plans to extend its 2100MHz network, and taking the lid off an agreement to use parts of Telstra's 850MHz Next G network for roaming.

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  Apple releases iPhone firmware update, 3G fix?

  Apple has released a firmware update for the iPhone that might be the fix iPhone 3G owners have been awaiting.

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  Renegade Game Chair

  It performs well as a gaming enhancement but costs as much as a next-gen console. The Renegade is for committed gamers only.

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  HP iPAQ 612c Business Navigator

  HP's latest iPAQ, the 612c Business Navigator, is a solid offering with lots of features and good battery life. It's a bland-looking and giant handset, but good performance and crisp touchscreen somewhat make up for the poor keypad.

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  Videography 101

  Struggling to figure out how to best record special events in your life? We've rounded up all our camcorder how-tos that might just turn you from Uwe Boll into Francis Ford Coppola.

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  Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

  Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

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  PlayStation 3 80GB release date, pricing

  Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has announced that the new PlayStation 3 80GB model will be released on the 28th August 2008, replacing the current 40GB version.

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  Optus prepaid broadband data robbery

  Optus launched an innovative prepaid wireless broadband service but soiled the deal by counting data used in enormous 10MB increments.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  Top 5 PDA-phones

  These hybrid devices combine the organisational features of a traditional PDA with the communication capabilities of a mobile phone. To make your life easier, here are our current top five picks.

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  Tiny laptops, tiny price

  Netbooks, mini-notes, call them what you will — these diminutive notebooks are taking the world by storm. We browse through what's on the market and what will soon be offered.

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  Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

  We like VW's Golf GT Sport TSI a lot. We pick at its nits and study its bits, including its Twincharger engine.

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  Best portable in-car GPS navigators

  All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

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  Top PDA phones with QWERTY keyboards

  If you're a road warrior who receives and sends plenty of email, then these mobiles with full keyboards will make your life much easier.

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  Kodak ESP 5 All-in-One Printer

  Kodak sells the ESP 5 on its cheap printing capabilities. Sadly, in this context, cheap equals not very good.

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  Renegade Game Chair

  It performs well as a gaming enhancement but costs as much as a next-gen console. The Renegade is for committed gamers only.

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  HP iPAQ 612c Business Navigator

  HP's latest iPAQ, the 612c Business Navigator, is a solid offering with lots of features and good battery life. It's a bland-looking and giant handset, but good performance and crisp touchscreen somewhat make up for the poor keypad.

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  Nokia E66

  While we like the E71 better, the E66 is a great smartphone with class leading features. If you want the functionality of a business phone without the bulk of a PDA form factor, the E66 is the phone you've been looking for.

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  Samsung LA40A650

  The Samsung LA40A650 is a very good all-rounder which particularly shines in high definition, but it's facing some talented competition.

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  PlayStation Home

  Sony's Home is one of the most highly anticipated titles on the PlayStation 3, and it has the potential to revolutionise the way users interact online. However, there's no doubt it's taken a long time to come to fruition.

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  Nokia 6220 Classic

  Playing on the brunette-stereotype, the Nokia 6220 Classic is a 3G smartphone that transcends its demure looks with pragmatic appeal, a stand-out 5MP camera and assisted-GPS.

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  LG Secret (KF750)

  Though its teeny selection key can be a bit of a nuisance, the Secret has some winning features, including one of the best 5-megapixel cameras we've encountered on a phone.

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  Sony Ericsson C902

  Though its teeny selection key can be a bit of a nuisance, the Secret has some winning features, including one of the best 5-megapixel cameras we've encountered on a phone.

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  Nokia N96

  The Nokia N96 is a step up from the Nokia N95 8GB and offers some truly mouth-watering features.

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  Braid

  A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience.

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  Nokia E71

  With its combination of excellent features and performance, matched with sleek design and its affordable price tag, Nokia's E71 manages to outshine recently released smartphones as our business phone of choice.

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  TomTom One (4th generation)

  Both the One and XL are great GPS units: compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use. At AU$349 we'd pick the narrow screen One every time though.

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  Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

  The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.

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  ASUS EeePC 1000H

  The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.

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  Lightning GT

  2008/07/30 16:37:44

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  Please Explain: Dual Clutch Transmission

  2008/08/08 16:47:15

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  Electric cars at the 2008 London Motor Show

  2008/07/30 14:31:11

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

  We like VW's Golf GT Sport TSI a lot. We pick at its nits and study its bits, including its Twincharger engine.

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