Editors' choice laptops

  • 8.2

    Lenovo ThinkPad X200

    13 Oct 2009 9:53 AM

    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, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , 12.1 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

  • 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

  • 8.4 9.5

    Asus Eee PC 1005HA-H

    12 Aug 2009 4:11 PM

    Asus hits nearly all the marks in the 1005HA-H, the latest version of its iconic Eee PC, highlighted by a six-hour-plus battery life.

    Specs: 160 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 10.5 hours, 1.6 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 , 10.1 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

  • 8.2 9.5

    Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (June 2009)

    18 Jun 2009 10:34 AM

    Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro makes only minor tweaks to the previous version, but cutting prices and swapping the ExpressCard slot for an SD card slot are enough to make it a solid improvement over its predecessor.

    Specs: 500 GB, 4GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 7 hours, 2.8 GHz, GeForce 9600M GT + 9400M , 15 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

  • 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

  • 9.5 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

  • 8.4 7.3

    Apple MacBook Pro (2.66GHz, 17-inch)

    03 Mar 2009 2:05 PM

    A little late to the party, Apple's redesigned 17-inch MacBook Pro joins the 15-inch model with a redesigned aluminium body, new trackpad with expanded functionality, and a dual graphics set-up for either longer battery life or better performance.

    Specs: 320 GB, 4GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 8 hours, 2.66 GHz, GeForce 9600M GT + 9400M , 17 inch

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