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Meet MiTo, Alfa Romeo's Mini

Small is cool again, witness the sales of the Mini and Fiat 500. Last month, Alfa Romeo took the wraps off its curiously named entrant in this field, the Mi.To.

Photos: Bill Gates, a photo biography

Just days before he finally hangs up his hat as Microsoft's figurehead and inspiration (on 27 June), ZDNet.com.au looks back at Bill Gates' career over the past 30 years.

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.

Photos: Hands-on with the HTC Touch Diamond

It's not the Android phone we'd been hoping for, but HTC's Diamond looks like a real gem. The team from CNET.co.uk were on hand at the launch, armed with a camera, to bring us this exciting first look.

Windows Mobile 6.1 screenshots

Windows Mobile 6.1 may not be available in Australia until August, but that doesn't mean we can't take a peek.

Photos: CES 2008 starts up

From Bill Gates' final CES hurrah to Yoko Ono and Wil.i.am, CES launched with a star-studded cast. See the full slide show.

Photos: Inside a Microsoft Zune

The second-generation Microsoft Zune media player was intended as an iPod killer, but the Zune never made the splash Microsoft had hoped it would. Which is strange, considering our inside look will reveal just how similar the two media players are.

Photos: A deeper look at Microsoft's Surface

The software giant has been showing off some of the applications of its tabletop computer, the Surface -- an interactive, touch-sensitive environment that reacts to objects coming into contact with its flat surface.

Zune 2.0 photo gallery

Okay, so Microsoft has no plans to bring the Zune to our part of the world (well, none that it's willing to admit to) but that doesn't stop us from wanting to find out more about the new range.

Photos: 10 tech flops -- with cool names

Have you ever thought that some tech companies occasionally invest more brainpower in naming their products than in making them successful? You're not the only one who thinks so.

Sony Ericsson announces the K850i, W960i and much more

Sony Ericsson laid down the smackdown that every phone fan was waiting for and announced a whole bunch of new kit on Friday, including an impressive 5-megapixel camera phone and a Walkman phone with a whopping 8GB of on-board memory.

Microsoft axes Digital Image Suite

Microsoft has decided to halt development of its Digital Image Suite line of consumer photo-editing software. Here are some of the artistic effects made possible by the program, as seen on photos from a trip to the San Diego Zoo.

Photos: Reaching out and touching 'Milan'

There's no mouse or keyboard needed for Microsoft's new tabletop computer, which is entirely controlled through touch.

Xbox 360 Elite

Up close with the newest member of the Xbox family -- the Xbox 360 Elite, an upgraded version of the console which comes with HDMI capabilities and a 120GB hard drive.

Emoticons for every mood

For 25 years, the emoticon has been a mainstay of Internet culture. But are there frowns in its future?

Windows Mobile 6

Announced slightly earlier than expected, Microsoft took the wraps off its new mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6. We have pictures of some of the new features, so take a peek at what could be on your next smart phone or PDA.

How to Install Microsoft Office 2007

Here's what you should know before you invite the new Office onto your hard drive.

How to repartition Windows XP for Windows Vista

It's possible to keep your working copy of Windows XP and perform a clean install of Windows Vista. Here's how.

HP keeps in touch with Windows Vista

In the lead-up to the consumer launch of Windows Vista, HP unveiled its new range of PCs designed for the OS, which included the "walk-up" TouchSmart PC and the tablet-like tx1000.

Photos: Fellows lifts the veil on Vista

Windows Vista was officially launched at the The Museum of Contemporary Art of Sydney. It was also an unofficial handover of sorts from outgoing Microsoft Australia managing director Steve Vamos to Tracey Fellows, who starts her stint next week.

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