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  Apple's new MacBooks: Which one is right for you?

  Each laptop in Apple's Macbook range is geared toward a certain kind of user. We breakdown which is best for you.

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  Tiny laptops, tiny price

  Netbooks, mini-notes, call them what you will — these diminutive notebooks are taking the world by storm. We browse through what's on the market and what will soon be offered.

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  Under the hood of Apple's new MacBooks

  A redesigned MacBook Pro and MacBook Air were introduced at today's Apple event, as well as a new cheaper MacBook. Here's our take on what the new developments mean for you.

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  MacBooks go metallic, with Nvidia inside

  Steve Jobs today unveiled the new, redesigned range of Apple's Macbooks with Nvidia graphics cards inside.

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  Apple beefs up MacBooks, trims prices

  Apple has unveiled a revamped line of Macintosh laptop computers made leaner, slicker, faster and a bit more affordable.

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  Apple will repair faulty MacBooks

  Apple late last week said it would repair at no charge MacBook Pros where the Nvidia GPU has failed, or fails within two years from the purchase date.

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  Fujitsu LifeBook T1010

  The Fujitsu T1010 has tablet features and a somewhat striking price point, but the rest of the package feels a bit lifeless.

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  HP Pavilion dv7-1005tx

  While everyone scrambles for the latest low-spec netbook, the DV7 takes the opposite route, promoting itself as the ultimate entertainment notebook. It's almost right, too.

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  Intel X-25M solid-state drive (80GB)

  Intel's X-25M solid-state drive enjoys several advantages over both conventional disk drives and other SSDs, including improvements to data throughput, boot time and notebook battery life. If you can forget about the cost, this is by far the fastest data drive available.

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  DIY: Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean

  Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy. A full Windows reinstall is the ultimate cure-all for inexplicable errors, crashes and glitches. Our step-by-step primer leads the way.

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  New Apple laptops to arrive next week

  Apple is expected to unveil updates to its laptop line next week with the official confirmation issued overnight that it was planning a press event in the US.

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  Apple will repair faulty MacBooks

  Apple late last week said it would repair at no charge MacBook Pros where the Nvidia GPU has failed, or fails within two years from the purchase date.

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  The five most beautiful laptops

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

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  Hands on with the Acer Aspire One

  Acer Aspire One is quite literally "the one"

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

  You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.

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  Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

  In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

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  Laptops with long battery life

  Unless you're buying a desktop replacement, battery life is arguably the key consideration in any notebook purchase. CNET.com.au gives you our top five long-lasting models.

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  Fujitsu LifeBook T1010

  The Fujitsu T1010 has tablet features and a somewhat striking price point, but the rest of the package feels a bit lifeless.

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  HP Pavilion dv7-1005tx

  While everyone scrambles for the latest low-spec netbook, the DV7 takes the opposite route, promoting itself as the ultimate entertainment notebook. It's almost right, too.

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  Intel X-25M solid-state drive (80GB)

  Intel's X-25M solid-state drive enjoys several advantages over both conventional disk drives and other SSDs, including improvements to data throughput, boot time and notebook battery life. If you can forget about the cost, this is by far the fastest data drive available.

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  Asus Eee PC S101

  A premium netbook may sound like an oxymoron, but that is precisely what the Asus Eee PC S101 delivers with its stunning design and relative affordability.

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  HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx

  The sleek design and good performance of the HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx makes it a solid contender, but don't plan on removing the power cord any time soon.

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  Asus Eee PC S101

  A premium netbook may sound like an oxymoron, but that is precisely what the Asus Eee PC S101 delivers with its stunning design and relative affordability.

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  HP Pavilion dv7-1005tx

  While everyone scrambles for the latest low-spec netbook, the DV7 takes the opposite route, promoting itself as the ultimate entertainment notebook. It's almost right, too.

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  HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx

  The sleek design and good performance of the HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx makes it a solid contender, but don't plan on removing the power cord any time soon.

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  Sony Vaio CS Series

  Sony's fashion-conscious CS series offers a range of bright colours and an LED panel that lights up when you stroke the cover.

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  Dell Latitude E6500

  The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.

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  Dell Inspiron Mini 9

  The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is a prime example of the netbook form factor, and the best 8.9-inch one available.

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  Microsoft Arc Mouse

  Microsoft's Arc is one of the best mouse concepts we've seen, combining the benefits of portability and a full-sized mouse into the one unit.

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  Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse

  Logitech's MX 1100 wireless laser mouse is the best in its class, thanks to a wide array of features that make navigation easier.

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  Dell Latitude E6500

  The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.

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  Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

  The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.

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