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• Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

  If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

• Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox

  If data security is paramount, the DataTraveler BlackBox is the USB flash drive of choice, despite its relatively high cost.

• Sanyo PLC-XW60

  The Sanyo PLC-XW60 is a small projector promoted as being able to fit into a briefcase or handbag, albeit a very large handbag. While not the perfect picture, it is extremely portable and reasonably priced.

• HTC Shift

  HTC's Shift is yet another UMPC and another white elephant to add to the pile. By trying to be everything to everyone, the Shift succeeds at being nothing to anyone.

• Western Digital My Book Studio Edition (1TB)

  The My Book Studio Edition is a welcome addition to the My Book family, and should find a home on many Mac and PC users' desks.

• BenQ Joybook S61

  There's a lot to love about BenQ's ultra-portable media centre notebook, even if battery life isn't ideal.

• Apple iTunes 7

  iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.

• Laplink Everywhere 4.0

  Lack of a true-colour option hinders Laplink Everywhere, although the program does offer multiplatform support and flexible file transfers.

• Longhorn goes beyond search

  Microsoft will build multiple search solutions into the next version of Windows. Is it enough?

• Security with bite: 15 technologies tested

  In this special review, we round up the various authentication devices on the market. From fingerprint scanners, to single sign-on software and biometric technology -- we have the authentication market covered.

• Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones

  Bearable 14-hour international flights? With these Bose noise-cancelling headphones to cut down the engine noise, we may have found a jetlag antidote.

• Is that a computer in your pocket? 6 mobile devices tested

  Choosing a portable computing device is getting trickier -- we take a variety of devices for a spin and weight up the pros and cons.

• Tech Guide: Wireless glossary

  3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

• First Take: Windows Media Player 10 Beta

  Microsoft's Technical Beta release of Windows Media Player 10 features a redesigned interface that provides easy access to online media stores. It also syncs better with portable devices.

• Microsoft releases Media Player 10 beta

  Microsoft released the first test version of its new Windows Media Player software Wednesday, marking a significant upgrade aimed squarely at the burgeoning portable device market.

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