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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available. We don't find this upgrade necessary for the most basic dictation, although new features may benefit heavily-accented English speakers and those who rely heavily on voice commands.

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HP LP2480zx

HP's LP2480zx is a sight to behold. Now if only we had a spare AU$4,200 kicking around...

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BlueAnt Supertooth 3

The BlueAnt Wireless Supertooth 3 is an excellent choice for a portable car speakerphone, especially since it will read out incoming caller ID so you can keep your eyes on the road.

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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Crisis Core is an exciting and poignant journey that every fan of role-playing games should take.

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HP iPAQ 312 Travel Companion

It may not be entirely rational buying a GPS for its beautiful screen and multimedia features, but the 312 almost makes the case despite its numerous bugs and flaws.

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Internet allowed in Sydney school exam

A Sydney girls' school will let its student use iPods, the internet and mobile phones during exams as a new method of assessment.

Intel Germany executive reportedly confirms Atom-based iPhone

An Intel Germany executive has reportedly confirmed that Apple plans to use Intel's Atom processor in a future iPhone.

Whaddyareckon?: Leet speak

Strap in, n00bs: we're hopping a ROFLcopter and flying to the land of Leet in this week's Whaddyareckon?

PS3 spreads its wings with PlayTV, BD-Live and social gaming

Sony has sold some 238,000 PS3s in Australia since its launch, and plans to keep that number ticking over with new games, community features and a TV recorder.

BBC and Missy kick goals for 3D TV

With punters now donning special glasses to watch 3D music videos and rugby matches as well as animated movies, is there new momentum behind this old technology?

How to use Ad-Aware 2007

The free spyware-removal program from Lavasoft is currently one of the most popular on CNET.com.au's Downloads, but after downloading it, many users can be confused by the process of getting started. This guide will walk you through the normal installation, set-up and use of Ad-Aware.

Avoiding downloading pitfalls

Downloads always breaking? Follow our handy pointers to get the most out of your Internet connection.

Set Firefox on fire

Firefox's extensions can make a good browser into a great browser. We show you how.

DIY: How to avoid phishing scams

Phishers want to steal your identity and then your money. Their e-mail messages can be pretty clever. Find out how not to get ripped off.

DIY: Analog vs. digital LCD connections

Many LCD monitors now come with both an analog and a digital connection. What's the difference?

Microsoft Techfest 2008: New language tools for the web

Microsoft Research shows off some new language tools they're working on.

Digital encyclopaedias put the world at your fingertips

Digital encyclopaedias Microsoft Encarta 2006, Encyclopedia Britannica 2006, and Wikipedia let you look up any subject in a second.

The depths of the uncanny valley

What are the factors that contribute to uncanniness -- this unusual quality of realistic-looking characters that can seem so discomforting when we see them in action?

Top World Cup downloads

To sate your football needs, we've chosen a few of our favourite World Cup-themed downloads that you can check out.

Best of CeBIT Australia 2006

CeBIT Australia attracted around 30,000 people last week to its computer expo at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here are our top picks from what we saw and CNET.com.au's CeBIT 2006 People's Choice Award the best consumer product or service.

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WikiTaxi 1.03

Read, search, and browser Wikipedia offline with a portable app that fits on a memory stick.

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SPAMfighter: Spam Filter Outlook/Outlook Express 6.3.25

Filter spam from your Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express inbox.

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Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary (Java) 2.71

Add a Spanish-English dictionary with 90000 words and phrases to your Symbian-driven device.

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Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary (Java) 2.71

Add a Russian-English dictionary with 70000 words and phrases to your Symbian-driven device.

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Pocket Oxford Italian Dictionary (Java) 2.71

Add an Italian-English dictionary with 80000 words and phrases to your Symbian-driven device.

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