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Acer Aspire L3600

The Aspire aspires to be one half media center, one half desktop PC, and it's ultimately one half as compelling as a result.

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LaCie Brick Desktop Hard Drive (160GB)

The LaCie Brick combines great performance with clever styling to make a desktop hard drive that you'll want to use and show off.

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Dell Dimension 9100

If you're a fan of multitasking or do lots of multimedia encoding, then dual core systems like the Dimension 9100 are a solid option. Those whose programs are older might want to hold back a while.

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Apple Mac Pro

Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too. You might need more flexibility in your config options, especially for 3D design, but otherwise, the Mac Pro is as solid a professional-class PC as we've seen.

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Consumers see red over dead pixels

You've just blown $5,000 on a sexy new flat-panel TV, and it thinks there should be a little black pimple in the middle of Tom Cruise's face.

AMD Live takes on Intel's Viiv

AMD is getting onboard the entertainment PC bandwagon, coming up with its own tag for PCs that meet certain hardware/software specs- AMD Live!

Lenovo takes brave step back into consumer PCs

Lenovo is set to launch its Idea consumer range in Australia in 2008.

More worries about Google Desktop 3

Google Desktop's new search-across-computers feature could put sensitive data at risk and violate US data-privacy regulations, say IT administrators at a public university and a large manufacturing company. Both are banning it from their networks.

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DIY: What kind of desktop is right for me?

Whether you are a home user or power gamer, it is important to get a desktop that best suits your lifestyle. Here's what to look out for.

Switching to an Intel-based iMac

CNET lays out the issues involved in switching to an Intel-based Mac and shows you how to fight some common problems as well as what's the story on software upgrades.

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.

How to store your files online

Six options for sharing, backing up and storing your files online.

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50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball

CES 2008 has wrapped for another year, and so CNET.com.au looks over the tech and the products we will be using in the years to come.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

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Stock Toolbar Icons 2008.3

Make your program sparkle and shine with vivid images.

Wild Fire 3D

Watch as a wild fire burns up your desktop.

Crawler Toolbar 5.1

Protect computers with a real-time detection from spyware, adware, and keyloggers.

Enterra Icon Keeper Deluxe 1.1.0.2

Recover and organize icons layouts.

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