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CES 09: Sony Vaio P challenges Eee PC
by William Maher

Is Sony’s new Vaio P the new Lord of the Mini Notebooks? The tiny mini-me laptop weighs a puny 600grams, with 60GB HDD or 128GB SSD.

Jan 9, 2009
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CES 09: Sony’s new ultimate is the Bravia XBR9, but where’s the LED?
by William Maher

While Samsung, LG, Toshiba and others pump LED TVs, Sony rolls out another big hitter – the Bravia XBR9.

Jan 9, 2009
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CES 09: Windows 7 enters next phase
by William Maher

Everyone will be able to download a beta of Windows 7 by the end of the week (US time), as Microsoft moves into its next phase of replacing the OS that shall not be named.

Jan 8, 2009
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Screw the financial crisis: Sony CES stand has 150 Bravia TVs
by William Maher

We knew CES was big, but Sony’s CES display in Las Vegas this week is bordering on the ridiculous. See our photos.

Jan 8, 2009
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CES 09: Blu-Ray in your TV
by William Maher

Despite the expense, TV vendors seem hell bent on pushing the Blu-Ray format here in Las Vegas – and now Sharp has even built it into the TV itself.

Jan 8, 2009
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CES 09: Internet on TV big in 2009
by William Maher

The 240Hz TV isn’t the only thing coming to home cinema in 2009. Onboard Internet looks set to be the next big trend in flat screens with Toshiba and Samsung jumping onboard.

Jan 8, 2009
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The new Macbook Pro – time to rethink the 17in notebook?
by William Maher

We rarely recommend 17in notebooks to friends, because they’re too clunky and expensive. Apple has solved half the problem.

Jan 7, 2009
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Macworld 'snoozefest' a lesson for Microsoft at CES
by William Maher

Apple fans don’t seem so smug, with neither Snow Leopard or an iPhone nano to be seen at today’s Macworld keynote. But maybe that’s the point. Apple doesn’t need another new killer device when they’ve the iPhone and Mac OS platform to lean on.

Jan 7, 2009
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Last call: Conroy blog turns off comments today
by William Maher

The government’s blogging team says it will “reflect on the many lessons learned” after punters posted more than 1,500 comments, mostly about Internet filters.

Dec 24, 2008
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CES 2009 is nearly here
by William Maher

And we’re gearing up for more HD TVs, laptops, cameras, wireless devices that Las Vegas and CES 2009 can throw at us. Yes, we’re going to Vegas.

Dec 23, 2008
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Conroy making valiant effort, then mentions BitTorrent
by William Maher

Full credit to Senator Stephen Conroy for being the bravest man on the Internet, declaring BitTorrent filtering a possibility.

Dec 23, 2008
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Macworld 2009: Apple says it's the last hurrah
by William Maher

And Steve Jobs will not be delivering his famed speech at this coming Macworld in January. Say it isn't so, Steve.

Dec 17, 2008
Unboxed: pine scented ASUS F6V laptop
by William Maher

As we open the box it hits us, the unmistakable wafting scent of a pine forest, floating on the summer breeze and carrying away our troubles . . .

Dec 16, 2008
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Telstra bumped, super fast Internet still a dream
by William Maher

Hands up who wants 12Mbps? Fingers crossed that kicking Telstra out of the plan (for now) means we still get the speeds we want and the plans we can afford.

Dec 15, 2008
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Ubuntu tries marketing slogan, fails
by William Maher

Hey, we like Linux, which is why we're a tad concerned by Ubuntu's efforts to come up with a hip training slogan.

Dec 12, 2008
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People of Earth, do not install Winfixer
by William Maher

If you're new to the Internet, or have a habit of randomly clicking things on screen, here's a handy lesson in security - don't click things unless you have a reason. Especially popups.

Dec 11, 2008
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PlayStation Home confirmed for Australia
by William Maher

Strap on your virtual party pants, Sony has confirmed news that Australian PS3 owners will get PlayStation Home access later today.

Dec 11, 2008
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Intel attempts to spoil AMD's party with 32nm
by William Maher

After a relatively boring 12 months of Intel spanking AMD all over the park, the CPU is getting interesting again.

Dec 10, 2008
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Dark Knight smashing Blu-Ray, BitTorrent records
by William Maher

I once heard my local Blockbuster manager cruely toying with a hapless punter by describing Blu-Ray as a "government conspiracy". Not any more.

Dec 10, 2008
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Can Gmail Tasks solve your To-Do list nightmare?
by William Maher

If you're one of those people who struggles with impossibly long to-do lists, Gmail has a new feature for you. But is it any better than the humble Word document?

Dec 10, 2008
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