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  • Top smartphones for newbies

    If you're looking to get organised digitally for the first time, and are a little bamboozled by what's out there, we've corralled together the best smartphones for first timers.

  • Exiting Microsoft deals risky

    Several factors have combined recently to make a number of Australian organisations reconsider their Microsoft Enterprise Agreements.

  • Google deal highlights Web 2.0 boom

    Google's acquisition of a tiny Web word processing maker turns the spotlight on a growing number of so-called Web 2.0 companies struggling to survive -- or angling to be Google's next purchase.

  • Microsoft eyes ads as consumers close wallets

    Although Office and Windows continue to produce vast revenue and profits for Microsoft, some of the company's other well-known consumer titles are generating only a trickle of business.

  • Microsoft's 'big bang' could be its last

    When Microsoft releases its SQL Server 2005 database on Nov. 7, it will have been five years since the last version debuted. If Windows Vista arrives as scheduled next fall, it too will follow its predecessor by five years.

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  • Top smartphones for newbies

    If you're looking to get organised digitally for the first time, and are a little bamboozled by what's out there, we've corralled together the best smartphones for first timers.

  • Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router

    The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. Its lack of gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it.

  • Brother DCP-165C Multifunction Printer

    We've tested plenty of printers at CNET, but very few have frustrated us as much as the Brother DCP-165C multifunction has. The counter-intuitive set-up, bland design, deplorable print quality and crawling output speeds earn this printer a double thumbs down.

  • Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N

    The Linksys WRT320N forces you to pick either the 2.4GHz or the 5GHz band for your wireless network. Given that, it's not an ideal choice for an environment with both types of wireless clients.

  • Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (2009)

    The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking and works well for their homes. Savvy and Windows users will find many other alternatives that offer a lot more features for their money.

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