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Microsoft Sidewinder

The Sidewinder is a good attempt by Microsoft to launch themselves back into the gaming arena after testing the waters with the Habu, but they're not quite there yet.

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Microsoft Reclusa

The Reclusa is an excellent keyboard, with good tactile feedback -- however in its target market the Logitech G15 thoroughly dominates.

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Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000

Yep, it's a keyboard, with no delusions of trying to be anything else. For the price it's pitched at, it also happens to be a very good one.

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Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Unless you desperately need a full-sized keyboard covered in silver to match your decor, we'd suggest you pass on the Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, and go for one of the cheaper options.

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Microsoft Expression Web

Microsoft Expression Web is a solid Web site layout program that replaces FrontPage and offers tools for dynamic designs, although we'd like more help for newbies.

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E3 '08: Avatars go Live on Xbox 360 this spring

Microsoft unveils a new avatar feature coming as part of a major system update later in the year.

E3 '08: Gears 2 dated, RE5 slated, Fable 2 "finished"

Epic's slaughter-filled sequel coming 7 November, Capcom's horror-survival game coming 13 March, Lionhead's RPG done and due in October.

AC/DC, Guns'n'Roses confirmed for Rock Band 2

Sequel to ship with 84 songs; Harmonix says more than 500 songs will be available by year's end.

Video game technology gets smarter

Recent advancements in video game design — and new game consoles with dazzling computing power — have endowed computer-controlled characters with a sense of self-preservation and unpredictability not seen even a year ago.

CIOs pass their verdict on the 3G iPhone

CIOs of top Australian organisations spilled the beans to ZDNet.com.au on what they think of the 3G iPhone, and whether they will let the device, launched early this morning, into their enterprise.

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.

Apple Spaces: Separate work and play

There's a nifty feature inside OS X Leopard called Spaces to keep your horseplay and work time separate.

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.

Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

How to store your files online

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

Reduce digital photos for the Web

In this CNET quick tutorial, you will learn how to quickly reduce digital photos to e-mail and post on Web sites.

The best mobile processor is...

Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3

A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!

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.

Microsoft Techfest 2008: Multimedia technology

Microsoft unveils new imaging technologies in Redmond at TechFest 2008.

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CrossOver 7.0.2

Install and use your favorite Windows programs and games on Mac OS X.

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NeoOffice 2.2.4 patch 2

Perform word processing, create presentations, and draw images.

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Avant DVD/DivX Player 2.46

Play DVD, AVI, and MPEG files, and set wallpaper with your favorite images.

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Mindjet MindManager Pro 7.2

Accelerate project and process planning by creating maps to capture, organize, and share ideas and information.

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Bible Max 1.1

Study 100 Bibles with references and commentaries.

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