Best laptops

  • 9.5 8

    Asus N51V

    21 Apr 2009 2:07 PM

    The Asus N51V is an excellent mid-sized laptop, and should absolutely be considered if you're looking for that price/performance sweet spot.

    Specs: 500 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.66 GHz, 15.6 inch

  • 9.0 9.3

    Samsung N120

    28 May 2009 2:35 PM

    Samsung's netbook is an excellent entry into the Australian market, and an incredibly tempting buy for anyone looking in this space.

    Specs: 160 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 1.6 GHz, 10.2 inch

  • 9.0

    Asus U80V

    24 Jul 2009 12:54 PM

    The U80V is without question our favourite 14-inch laptop, and Asus deserves praise for what it has achieved here. If the company can overcome the final stumbling block of having a reliable multi-touch touchpad on PC, we'll be thoroughly impressed indeed.

    Specs: 500 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.53 GHz, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 , 14 inch

  • 9.0

    Samsung NC10

    24 Sep 2009 3:39 PM

    The NC10 betters previous Samsung netbooks with a built-in HSDPA SIM card reader and the portability this provides. Optus wireless broadband bundles seem like excellent value.

    Specs: 160 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 6 hours, 1.6 GHz, 10.2 inch

  • 9.0 8

    Toshiba Portege R600

    20 Nov 2008 2:39 PM

    Toshiba's Portege R600 is one of the best ultraportables on the market, if you're willing to pay the price.

    Specs: 128 GB, 3GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 1.4 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 , 12.1 inch

  • 8.8

    Samsung N110

    28 Sep 2009 5:02 PM

    An easy-to-use netbook with a long battery life, but there are cheaper options.

    Specs: 160 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 1.6 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 945GSE , 10.1 inch

  • 8.6 5

    Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, June 2009)

    11 Jun 2009 3:12 PM

    Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminium unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price.

    Specs: 250 GB, 4GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 7 hours, 2.53 GHz, GeForce 9400M , 13.3 inch

  • 8.5 8

    HP Pavilion dv6-1128tx

    11 Jun 2009 3:34 PM

    The dv6 is a gorgeous laptop for quite an affordable price. If you're looking in the 16-inch space, definitely check this one out.

    Specs: 320 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.2 GHz, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 , 16 inch

  • 8.5

    Dell Inspiron 15

    18 Aug 2009 12:24 PM

    The Dell Inspiron 15 is likely the best bang for buck you'll get for AU$1000, from its battery life to its upgrade options. We do miss the numpad, but the rest is perfect for the budget-conscious user.

    Specs: 320 GB, 3GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.1 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , 15.6 inch

  • 8.5

    Dell Latitude E6400

    01 Sep 2009 5:42 PM

    Dell's Latitude E6400 is a full featured business laptop that delivers on performance, battery life and price in one neat bundle.

    Specs: 250 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.4 GHz, Quadro NVS 160M , 14.1 inch

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