Laptops
Christmas gift guide
We've got round-ups of the best products in each category to help you make the right choice for every person on your list. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from the CNET Australia team.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2
Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.
Articles
-
Microsoft dabbles in hardware
Taking a page from arch-rival Apple, Microsoft has teamed up with hardware-maker Acer to deliver a Windows 7 laptop created to its specifications.
-
Seven essential free software apps for a new PC
Once you get that new Windows 7 computer, here are the apps you need to install.
-
Netbooks: Mini laptops, max portability
Netbooks are excellent secondary laptops, or if you're always on the road and need portability but not necessarily performance. We round-up the best we've seen so far.
-
Tough products you can take outdoors
Check out our round-up of ruggedised phones, cameras and laptops that have been built to last in tough environments.
-
Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
-
Wipe your hard drive clean
Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
-
Fix Ethernet driver problems in virtualised Windows 7
How to get the internet working in Windows 7 running on VMware.
-
Run Windows 7 on your Mac
Brian Tong explains how to install Windows 7 on your Apple Mac.
-
Windows 7 means new laptops
While most vendors are simply installing Windows 7 across their existing range, a number of new laptops will be available for purchase now that Microsoft's new operating system has hit the market.
-
Apple MacBook unboxing
CNET Australia unboxes the brand new Apple MacBook which features a white polycarbonate body and large multi-touch trackpad.
Reviews
-
HP ProBook 4310s
If you find that the price is right and you are only planning on doing menial tasks, you could do a lot worse than the HP ProBook.
Specs: 250 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.1 GHz
-
Asus K50AB
The K50AB is a typical mid-range laptop that looks good, but the in-built GPU-switching feature doesn't save on battery at all. We'd suggest looking elsewhere for your mid-range needs.
Specs: 320 GB, 2GB , AMD Athlon QL65 , ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
-
Dell Vostro 1220
At first glance, the Vostro 1220 looks like an ultraportable notebook that was born from Dell's consumer range. But instead Dell has created its own little niche, targeting the more fashion-conscious business user on a budget.
Specs: 250 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.1 GHz
-
Gigabyte Booktop M1022M
The Booktop may be on the costly side, thanks to the bundled docking station, but it still falls below "premium" netbook costs. Plus the excellent battery life and ability to switch from a desk-bound PC to a portable mini-laptop captured our attention.
Specs: 160 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 1.66 GHz
-
Lenovo ThinkPad X200
It lacks some basic features you may require — touch pad, optical drive — but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we've seen.
Specs: 160 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.4 GHz
-
Asus Lamborghini VX5
Asus' Lamborghini VX5 is a luxury laptop, with a luxury price to match — thankfully justified by the quality of the laptop and package. If you've got a wad of cash burning in your pocket, and don't mind a little luxury, the VX5 might be for you.
Specs: 500 GB, 4GB , Intel Core 2 Quad , 2.0 GHz
-
Acer Extensa 5635Z
The Extensa is a business laptop with no particular frills. That's not a bad thing per se, but it's tough to get too excited about it, either.
Specs: 250 GB, 2GB , 2 hours, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
-
Samsung N110
An easy-to-use netbook with a long battery life, but there are cheaper options.
Specs: 160 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 1.6 GHz
The Explain Series
-
Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
-
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
-
Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
-
Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
-
Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Videos
Image Galleries
Round-ups
-
Netbooks: Mini laptops, max portability
-
Tough products you can take outdoors
-
Laptops for Father's Day
-
Best laptops under AU$1000
-
Laptops with long battery life



































4%
1%



