Laptops

  • 6.0

    HP ProBook 4310s

    06 Nov 2009 5:30 PM

    If you find that the price is right and you are only planning on doing menial tasks, you could do a lot worse than the HP ProBook.

    Specs: 250 GB, 2GB , Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.1 GHz, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , 13.3 inch

  • 6.0

    Asus K50AB

    27 Oct 2009 4:54 PM

    The K50AB is a typical mid-range laptop that looks good, but the in-built GPU-switching feature doesn't save on battery at all. We'd suggest looking elsewhere for your mid-range needs.

    Specs: 320 GB, 2GB , AMD Athlon QL65 , ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 , 15.6 inch

  • 6.0

    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

  • 7.0

    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

  • 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

  • 8.5 8

    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

  • 7.5 1

    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

  • 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

  • 6.7

    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

  • 7.9

    Dell Mini 10v

    25 Sep 2009 2:52 PM

    Dell's Mini 10v keeps a lot of the features of the more expensive Mini 10, while dropping the price to AU$549. It's one of only a handful of AU$600 netbooks that doesn't look and feel especially cheap.

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

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