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In this month's issue, we show you how to use one of the fastest growing sites, YouTube, and point out online's most useful Web-based services. PC World's Test Centre checks out 11 graphics cards from $189 and the latest high-speed 3G data card and USB offerings from Telstra, 3 Mobile and Vodafone. Plus read about the innovative HP TouchSmart PC with its hands-on interactivity.

The Mitac MIC2D63120DLH isn't a system you're likely to ask for by name (the model name is definitely a mouthful), but it's a good all-purpose system that has plenty of CPU power for the home or the office user.

Mitac's Atlanta III Series PC is an inexpensive dual-core solution charged with the task of boosting your productivity. Its Pentium D 930 CPU and 1GB of DDR2 RAM makes it a suitable machine for multitasking and the supplied 19in widescreen monitor allows for two application windows to be easily situated side by side.

The Mitac DL75 is a competitively priced notebook, which offers a big screen, decent connectivity and acceptable performance

In the May 2006 issue of PC World, available now:

Get ready for Vista - Our preview of Microsoft's first full-featured version of its new operating system. Windows hacks - Easy tricks to make Windows XP run at its best. Super-size me - 10 of the best projectors for home and business use revealed. The new virus fighters - A complete update of the latest antivirus products on the market. 23 things to do with a thumb drive - you'll be surprised by some of the handy uses for your humble USB drive. Better ways to eBay - An insider's guide to making money and picking up bargains on the popular auction site.
PLUS, our regular sections: Industry news; Quick Takes - a glance at the hottest new high tech. Best Buys charts - head-to-head comparisons at a glance detailing the latest and best PCs, notebooks, TV tuners, LCD monitors, DVD burners, high-end graphics cards, wireless routers and ADSL2+ modems. First Looks - the latest in hardware and software, reviewed; Here's How; Backbytes - Gadgets, games and Dr Backbytes' casts a quirky eye over what's new in high tech.

Best Buys report card: Altech NRG Hydro

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PLUS, on the cover DVD: FULL report cards from all Best Buys categories; Free Full Versions: Ulead VideoStudio 8SE, Personal Diary, iPIG mobile security. FREE GAME DEMO: Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-Earth II; FREE TRIALS: Trend Micro Internet Security plus other antivirus software, Digital Image 2006 Suite Starter Edition. Essentials for your PC and Internet; Patches & Updates; HelpScreen, Here's How and Features software.

In the April 2006 issue of PC World, available now: Get more out of your PC - Teach your old PC new tricks. Cutting it fine - Give your video footage the treatment it deserves. Built for speed - Make your ADSL2 connection run at warp speed. The Web just got wider - We test your mobile broadband options. A smart new Office - All about Microsoft's update to Office.
Plus, our regular sections: Industry news, Quick Takes, First Looks - the latest in hardware and software, reviewed, Best Buys charts - head-to-head comparisons at a glance detailing the latest and best PCs, notebooks, TV tuners, LCD monitors, DVD burners, high-end graphics cards, wireless routers and motherboards. Also, Here's How, Backbytes, Gadgets, games and Dr Backbytes' casts a quirky eye over what's new in high tech.

Best Buys report cards: Acer Aspire 5672WLMi, DFI LANParty UT NF4 SLI-DR Extreme, DViCO FusionHDTV DVB-T Hybrid, Plus Corporation Aspect 3500 and NetComm NB620W.

Best Buys PCs $1500-$3000 chart

PLUS, on the cover DVD: FULL report cards from all Best Buys categories; Free Full Versions: ACT 6, Hard Drive Washer, First Lessons for Electric Guitar. FREE GAME DEMO: Star Wars: Empire At War; trailers; Audio and video software; free graphics applications; Linux tools and Knoppix 4 Live CD; Repair Kit utilities; Essentials for your PC and Internet; Patches & Updates; HelpScreen, Here's How and Features software.

China's largest online games provider, Shanda Interactive Entertainment, is gearing up to launch a handheld game console equipped with Wi-Fi and the ability to play digital music and video files.

If a handheld device doesn't have voice capabilities, a growing number of users around the world aren't interested, according to research company, IDC.

If a handheld device doesn't have voice capabilities, a growing number of users around the world aren't interested, according to IDC.

In the July 2004 issue of PC World, available now: Outwardly mobile -- Road warrior superguide + best-performing road notebooks reviewed; The trouble-free PC -- Utilities to help keep problems at bay and to recover from disaster ; What to buy for your SOHO setup -- The office gear to buy with tax-time dollars; Gaming gladiators -- Hits and misses from the E3 gaming expo; Web and you -- Search engine strategies; LinuxWorld --Play that funky beat: music creation apps. In the Test Centre -- Photo printers. PLUS, Best Buys reviews of PCs and Notebooks, Tech.Files and Sweet Spot. Also, the regular sections of News, Broadband, First Looks and Quick Takes, Here’s How, and Backbytes.
PLUS, on the cover CDs:
FREE full program -- Digital Cookbook 2.4; FREE CD tools; FREE recovery software -- Smart Recovery 4.44; plus, Browsers, Essentials, Web essentials, Game demos, Patches and updates.
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