Laptops

  • 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

  • Apple MacBook (June 2009)

    11 Jun 2009 2:33 PM

    For AU$1599, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop.

    Specs: 160 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 5 hours, 2.13 GHz, GeForce 9400M , 13.3 inch

  • Dell Latitude 2100

    01 Jun 2009 11:05 AM

    The Latitude 2100 is an interesting answer to customising for the needs of schools. As a by-product, Dell has created a robust little netbook that can just as easily be tossed around by any techie who likes to work roughly.

    Specs: 80 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 1.6 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 , 10.1 inch

  • 7.0

    Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7

    29 May 2009 11:22 AM

    The Toughbook CF-W7 isn't bad. It's designed for a specialised niche, and if you're constantly exposed to water we'd say it'd be a good choice. We'd expect more for our money though, and would otherwise be more tempted to pick up a Thinkpad for general ruggedness.

    Specs: 160 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 1.2 GHz, 12.1 inch

  • 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

  • 5.0 1

    MSI X-Slim X340

    18 May 2009 2:36 PM

    Ultimately MSI's X-Slim X340 is a disappointment. It is reasonably attractive, but it's not worth the price due to the horrible keyboard and budget touchpad.

    Specs: 250 GB, 2GB , Intel Celeron M , 1.2 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 , 13.4 inch

  • 7.0 4

    HP Pavilion DV2 1001AU

    12 May 2009 10:00 AM

    For a 12-inch laptop we'd expect more performance and features than we're getting, but there are obviously compromises to be made in making ultrathin affordable.

    Specs: 120 GB, 2GB , AMD Neo , 1.6 GHz, ATI Radeon Xpress 1270 , 12.1 inch

  • Asus Eee PC 1004DN

    06 May 2009 3:17 PM

    Asus' Eee PC 1004DN seems to be the final word in netbook computing, but then stumbles at the last moment due to the stratospheric price.

    Specs: 120 GB, 1GB , Intel Atom , 1.67 GHz, 10.2 inch

  • Kogan Agora Pro

    04 May 2009 9:37 AM

    The Agora brings the concept of a low-cost netbook firmly back on the agenda, but its woeful wireless performance seriously detracts from its value proposition.

    Specs: 160 GB, 2GB , Intel Atom , 1.6 GHz, 10 inch

  • 7.6 1

    Dell Adamo

    21 Apr 2009 4:30 PM

    Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.

    Specs: 128 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 5 hours, 1.2 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , 13.4 inch

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