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Samsung NV7 OPS

The Samsung NV7 OPS' novel, engaging interface can't compensate for merely adequate performance and so-so photo quality.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Although we like the features and image quality of the W300, it lacks a wide-angle lens which has become a must-have for a premium shooter. While other alternatives in the market may not offer as high a capture resolution as the Sony, they do make up with other features.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ15

A 10x optical zoom with a 28mm wide-angle lens sets this point-and-shoot to be one of the favourites among travellers.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 is an inexpensive point-and-shoot for casual shooters.

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Nikon Coolpix P6000: Dripping with features

Nikon announced the newest addition to its P series of compact camera, the P6000, featuring a 13.5-megapixel image sensor, integrated GPS and an Ethernet connection.

Nokia E66 and E71 mean business

Nokia improves on the popular E65 and E61 with sharper designs and some incremental improvements to the features lists.

Photo industry braces for another revolution

Replacing film with digital sensors was a major change, but new combining computing with photography is beginning to transform the industry more radically.

Apple camera support catches partway up to Adobe

Apple's Leopard OS 10.5.2 update supports new Canon, Nikon, and Sony SLRs — months later than Adobe's software. Also included: a Lightroom-related bug fix.

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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.

Should I get a smartphone?

Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

Why do Canon cameras have more than one name?

With the help of your Web site I've decided my new camera will be a Canon Digital IXUS 800. However, I've also seen it referred to as a Powershot SD 700. Some cameras have PowerShot on the front (tending to be a bit cheaper) and some have IXUS. Is there a difference?

CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

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Memory cards: All your questions answered

With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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.

Wireless glossary

3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

Printer buying guide

CNET.com.au's printer buying guide is all the input you need to get the best output.

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ACDR 4.1

Read audio tracks from standard audio CDs and write them to a variety of different file formats.

Free Registry Defrag 2.35

Defrag the Windows Registry and improve system performance.

Secure VDisk 2.1

Protect your files and create encrypted virtual disks.

Macrium Reflect 4.2 build 2020

Back up files into a compressed archive or create a browseable image of your disk for easy recovery.

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