Sony’s high-end cameras have consistently impressed us at PC Authority, but just recently they’ve fallen short of Labs Winner status. The DSC-F717 changes all that, with its heady mix of image quality, features and design propelling it to the top of the pile.

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If there was an award for functionality in this comparison, Sony's CyberShot DSC-F505 would win it hands down, not least contributed by its use of the new Sony Memory Stick technology.

Microsoft prepares to march into Adobe territory with its forthcoming suite of graphics and web development software.

Selecting the right photo editing software can be a difficult task, given the number of capabilities offered in today's graphics packages.

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An above-average all-rounder that adds 720p recording to an already attractive mix

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Not quite small enough to inhale, but the features and looks will still leave you breathless.

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We look at the gadgets in the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace, and chat to director Marc Foster about the technology behind Bond (includes spoilers).

Is Panasonic's new CF-U1 really the toughest computer available? We take it to the Australian Outback for some punishment, including desert heat, rock drops, and H20.

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