Laptop stories

  • Want a free laptop? Microsoft's paying

    09 Jun 2009 5:29 PM

    As part of its campaign in which it's trying to prove that Windows PCs are cheaper than Macintoshes, Microsoft is teaming up with Nova FM to giveaway AU$1300 a day for people to buy a Windows laptop.

  • New Apple MacBooks demystified

    09 Jun 2009 1:06 PM

    We round up the key specs, pricing and features of the current MacBook family in one handy spot.

  • WWDC 2009 live blog

    09 Jun 2009 4:59 AM

    We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.

  • Is Apple behind the laptop curve?

    27 May 2009 12:00 PM

    As good as Apple laptops are, Windows-based PCs do have a few leading-edge features not found in MacBooks.

  • Six things we'd like to see in future netbooks

    26 May 2009 9:31 AM

    Small and cheap not good enough for you? We start the list of things that would make buying a netbook even more enticing.

  • Apple store: Victoria gets another

    19 May 2009 4:11 PM

    Melbourne gets its second Apple retail store, this time at Doncaster Westfield.

  • Ubuntu to be offered by Dell Australia

    19 May 2009 3:43 PM

    Dell today announced its Latitude 2100, a netbook designed specifically for school children. It is also the first Dell product in Australia to offer the Ubuntu operating system.

  • HP laptop batteries recalled for overheating

    19 May 2009 12:21 PM

    HP has announced a recall on batteries included in 21 of its laptops sold between August 2007 and March 2008.

  • The five most beautiful laptops

    18 May 2009 11:02 AM

    Forget the 50 most beautiful people — check out these foxy laptops.

  • Europe hits Intel with billion Euro fine

    14 May 2009 10:01 AM

    Intel has been fined more than €1 billion by the European Commission for violating antitrust legislation, following a lengthy investigation prompted by complaints made by its chipmaking rival AMD.

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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

  • 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

  • Dell Adamo XPS

    Dell's Adamo brand of notebooks emphasise design as well as mobility, and its latest offering seems to have an abundance of both. But will breaking tradition help the Adamo XPS trump the MacBook Air?

    Specs: 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 1.4 GHz