The good Fast throughput Easy to use True dual-band Guest networking Printer and network storage support Aesthetically pleasing design The bad Limited networking features Picky support for USB external hard drive Only three Ethernet ports No web interface No remote access for Windows users Supports only 50 clients Only OS X 10.4 or later can access storage feature Editors' note: Apple recently released a new revision of the AirPort Extreme Base Station, presumably to address speed and performance concerns with the older model. We tested the new model and retested the old one for this review. Only the Performance section of the review has been changed, as that is the only difference between the previous version of the AirPort Extreme Base Station and the new one.

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Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Late 2009)

The good Integrated ADSL2+ USB 3G compatibility Integrated VoIP The bad Design is ugly and dated Serious stability issues Design When we first unpacked the Billion BiPAC 7404VNPX, we were struck with an immense feeling of deja vu. We couldn't shake the idea that surely, we'd reviewed this router before. That's basically because visually, it's a dead ringer for the Billion BiPAC 7800N 802.11n dual-WAN ADSL2+ firewall router

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Billion BiPAC 7404VNPX

The good Dual-WAN approach Great signal strength The bad Complex web interface Ugly router design 2.4GHz only Poor throughput Design We've complained previously about router design being a boring topic, simply because routers themselves are usually pretty boring to look at. With the 7800N, Billion has reached the zenith of this kind of router design. It's white.

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Billion BiPAC 7800N

The good Above average speakers Excellent battery life SU7300 processor should cover most needs Multi-touch touchpad The bad No gigabit Ethernet Some of the bundled software isn't as slick as it could be Design and features Asus' UL30A follows in the footsteps of the U80V , with a piano black exterior, chiclet-styled keys and a minimalist but attractive design. One mark of difference though is the lid, in a subtle black brushed aluminium, bringing the standard up a small notch more

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Asus UL30A

Backup is one task in IT that no one looks forward to, so if you've been looking for a comprehensive, low maintenance solution, Data Protection Manager (DPM) from Microsoft might just be the ticket.

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Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 Beta 1

The good Apple's industry leading design The bad Poor performance for its price Not as living-room-friendly as its Windows-based competition Apple's newest iMacs, especially the 27-inch model , offer strong value thanks to their fast performance, good looks and large, attractive displays. The new Mac Mini is not quite as compelling. We're looking at only the AU$1099 2.53GHz model in this review, and with its particular combination of size and features, it competes in a strange middle ground.

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Apple Mac Mini (Late 2009)

The good Excellent photo printing CD/DVD printing capability Slide/film scanning Wi-Fi printing The bad Installs a tonne of add-on packages Average print speeds Weird print pauses make print speeds even slower Design The Pixma MP990 is, in essence, a beefed up version of the Pixma MP560 we've already reviewed, so it shouldn't be surprising that both printers share a pretty similar design outlook.

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Canon Pixma MP990

The good No client access licences required Simple one-size-fits-all licensing Extremely easy to manage The bad Poor web-based mail user interface Push notification of email to iPhone and iChat voice calls from Windows devices didn't work in our tests Launched in August and compatible with all the Intel-based Macs, Apple's Snow Leopard Server is a full 64-bit server OS: for the first time in OS X's history, the kernel, the apps and the drivers are all 64-bit software.

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Snow Leopard Server

The good No client access licences required Simple one-size-fits-all licensing Extremely easy to manage The bad Poor web-based mail user interface Push notification of email to iPhone and iChat voice calls from Windows devices didn't work in our tests Launched in August and compatible with all the Intel-based Macs, Apple's Snow Leopard Server is a full 64-bit server OS: for the first time in OS X's history, the kernel, the apps and the drivers are all 64-bit software. This makes for better performance on the same hardware, and Apple has produced an impressive set of benchmark to prove it. But for most people, server performance is not the key issue, and Snow Leopard Server considerably increases the list of things you can do

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Snow Leopard Server

The good Great value HDMI output The bad Some build and design issues Poor battery life if you don't upgrade Design and features Dell's Inspiron 13z has a pleasing, compact form that tapers slightly towards the front, making it easy to lift and carry. While the subtly rounded bottom and sides are made of a fairly robust matte plastic, our review unit came with a glossy black top that was prone to picking up fingerprints. This laptop features a 13-inch, glossy, 1366x768 display and the requisite webcam at the centre top of the screen bezel.

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Dell Inspiron 13z