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Monday May 21, 2012

EDITOR'S NOTE

Last week, Dell refreshed its current suite of Alienware gaming laptops at Hoyts Cinema in Sydney. The M14x, M17x and M18x are now equipped with Core i7 Ivy Bridge processors and boast a cavalcade of gamer-friendly features. We checked out the new range during a night of big-screen gaming at the cinema. Check out all the photos from the event below.

Plus: Best Android apps of the week, Microsoft wants Windows 8 systems to be bloatware-free, 27 downloads you may have missed this week, Nokia Lumia 900/610 land in Australia.

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

		PHOTO GALLERY In Pictures: Alienware Ivy Bridge laptop launch party May 18, 2012 Alienware unveiled three Ivy Bridge gaming laptops during a night of big-screen gaming at the cinema. Check out the photos.

		NEWS Report: Microsoft wants Windows 8 systems to be bloatware-free By Chris Jager \| May 21, 2012 'Signature' anti-bloatware Windows 8 PCs will be available direct from Microsoft, according to online reports.

		NEWS Hack Samsung S Voice on to your Android phone By Paddy Smith \| May 21, 2012 If you’ve been quietly harbouring Siri envy and can’t wait until the end of the month to pick up Samsung’s Galaxy S3, here’s your fix.

		NEWS Software roundup: 27 downloads you may have missed this week By Mark Wilson \| May 20, 2012 Halfway through May and the software release schedule shows no sign of abating – get the best downloads here.

		NEWS 5 of the best industrial grade gadgets By Sophie Charara \| May 21, 2012 Why hide yourself away under boring plastic? These industrial icons lay their good looks bare.

		NEWS How to build a website on the cheap By Paddy Smith \| May 20, 2012 Need a site built stat? These web building tools are cheap or free and let you spread the internet love quickly and easily.

		NEWS Nokia Lumia 900, 610 land in Australia By Allie Coyne \| May 20, 2012 Nokia Lumia 900 and 610 to arrive in June, July.

		NEWS Best Android apps this week (18/05/12) By Sophie Charara \| May 20, 2012 With an Android by your side, you can re-kill the undead, smash giant fruit with RC cars and stop spending money this week.

		NEWS Sony SLT-A37 launched By Sam Kieldsen \| May 20, 2012 New mid-range 16.1-megapixel translucent mirror camera can shoot at up to 7fps.

		NEWS Apple iPhone 5 to debut bigger screen: report By Sophie Charara \| May 20, 2012 Smartphone to boast Steve Jobs-approved design.

		NEWS Samsung Galaxy S III gets nine million pre-orders By Paddy Smith , Allie Coyne \| May 20, 2012 Overtakes Apple.

		NEWS Future tech: AlphaSphere By Sophie Charara \| May 20, 2012 Part disco ball, part musical instrument, AlphaSphere is the latest way to trip the light fantastic.

		NEWS Sony unveils wind-up USB battery charger for smartphones By Paddy Smith \| May 20, 2012 Need to make an important call with no battery life? Energise your phone with the Sony CP-A2LAKS (and a bit of elbow grease).

		NEWS ESET Smart Security 6, NOD32 Antivirus 6 public betas now available By Mike Williams \| May 20, 2012 ESET has released NOD32 Antivirus 6 and Smart Security 6 to public beta, and is attempting to lure early adopters by offering a chance to win one of 500 one-year licences for Smart Security.

		NEWS Retro Chic – Sega Master System (1987) By Sophie Charara \| May 20, 2012 This may be your best bet for a hit of arcade nostalgia – we're talking Shinobi, Wonder Boy, OutRun 3D and countless more.

		NEWS LastPass Wallet gives iOS users a secure – and free – place to keep personal information By Nick Peers \| May 20, 2012 LastPass.com, developer of the LastPass family of password-storage products, has released a new free app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Get the free download here.

		NEWS Fixed NBN wireless broadband coming to NSW's North Coast By Chris Jager \| May 18, 2012 The NBN Co has announced plans for fixed wireless broadband on the North and Mid North Coast of NSW.

		PHOTO GALLERY Hands on with Acer's all-in-one Aspire May 19, 2012 Meet the PC/TV hybrid.

		PHOTO GALLERY Inside Acer's Australian computer facility May 16, 2012 See inside Acer's Australian headquarters where desktops and laptops are repaired, tested and assembled.

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