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Sony MDR-XB40EX 06/01/2009 13:10:00

Sony’s MDR-XB40EX in-ear canal-phones are designed for lovers of big bass beats, with great isolation and very low frequency extension. While this makes them well suited to hip hop or drum 'n' bass, they are not as suitable as some other headphones for overall fidelity and sound quality.
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Our favourite Internet radio stations 05/01/2009 14:34:00

Despite offering inferior quality to non-streamed music, Internet radio offers fantastic diversity and convenience at the click of a button. We asked our staff which stations they listen to.
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Samsung L100 19/12/2008 17:20:00

Samsung’s L100 compact digital camera is aimed at novices, with an easy-to-use interface and a host of scene modes. It takes crisp photos, but colour accuracy is not fantastic. It is also missing a few features that would have enhanced picture quality.
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Sony MDR-XB700 18/12/2008 09:20:00

Sony’s xTra Bass range of headphones are designed for bass lovers. You know them well -- they drive through your suburb late at night with drum'n'bass blasting, while windows shake in their frames and family pets hide under tables. Imagine all that aural confrontation boxed up into an equally offensive (in looks, at least) pair of headphones.
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Sony MDR-XB500 18/12/2008 12:30:00

Sony’s MDR-XB500 headphones sit under the MDR-XB700s in the company's line-up, offering slightly inferior specifications but a lower price-tag.
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Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS 18/12/2008 17:20:00

On paper, the M1093 IS has plenty of good features. It has a 10-megapixel sensor, optical image stabilisation and a host of manual shooting features.
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DIY home theatre part 2: A/V receivers 17/12/2008 15:40:00

The second part of our DIY home theatre series covers the selection of an A/V receiver, which powers your speakers and allows you to connect multiple audio and video devices simultaneously.
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Epson EH-DM2 16/12/2008 12:20:00

The Epson EH-DM2 combines the limitations of a standard-definition DVD player with the advantages of a crisp, vibrant LCD projector. For easy transportation and set up it cannot be beaten.
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Mitsubishi Electric HC7000 15/12/2008 17:30:00

Mitsubishi’s HC7000 is a home theatre projector that melds fantastic specifications with contemporary styling. If you’re using it in a traditional home theatre room you won’t be disappointed, but its performance in a well-lit room doesn’t impress.
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Nationwide Internet censorship protests planned for weekend 12/12/2008 15:00:00

A group called the Digital Liberty Coalition (DLC) has called on Australians to take part in demonstrations this weekend to oppose the Federal Government's planned Internet content filter.
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Maxon Visimax 11/12/2008 14:30:00

There are times when you wish your iPod had a larger screen or that you did not have to lug around a "portable" data projector to each one of your clients and plug it in. The Maxon Visimax solves these problems and adds a bucket-load of convenience to the task of projecting.