Laptop articles
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Dell Vostro 1220
15 Oct 2009 11:33 AM
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, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 , 12.1 inch
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Gigabyte Booktop M1022M
14 Oct 2009 3:52 PM
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, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 , 10.1 inch
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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
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Asus Lamborghini VX5
08 Oct 2009 4:03 PM
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, GeForce GT130M , 16.1 inch
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Ask Us: Should I bother with wireless broadband?
07 Oct 2009 3:33 PM
Joseph Hanlon takes you through the pros and cons of wireless broadband to help you figure out if it's right for you.
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Upgrade your laptop's hard drive
07 Oct 2009 3:30 PM
Give your notebook a little more breathing room with a bigger hard drive.
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Sony Vaio, Walkman, Reader get OLED treatment
07 Oct 2009 2:51 PM
In lieu of OLED TVs, Sony shows off OLED-based Vaio, Reader and Walkman prototypes at the CEATEC show in Japan.
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Acer Extensa 5635Z
06 Oct 2009 5:08 PM
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 , 15.6 inch
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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
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Sony Vaio W
28 Sep 2009 4:20 PM
Attempting to create a premium-priced version of a netbook, Sony has added an HD display to the Vaio W. It's an attractive step-up package, but the internal components are the same as are in cheaper models.
Specs: 160 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 1.66 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 , 10.1 inch
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Reviews
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Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet
Dell's tablet isn't cheap, but it'll appeal to the business crowd who desire a solidly built system.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo , 1.2 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , 12.1 inch
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HP Pavilion dm3
With a feature set that is aimed at maximising battery life and portability, the dm3-1011tu is a stylish and competent ultraportable for those constantly on the go.
Specs: 320 GB, 4GB , Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , 13.3 inch
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Fujitsu LifeBook P3110
Fujitsu has perfectly positioned the LifeBook P3110, from the AU$1099 price, to its size and specs. If you have modest needs but have been hesitant about picking up a netbook, you'll be pleasantly surprised by what this laptop can offer.
Specs: 320 GB, 2GB , Intel Pentium , 1.3 GHz
















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