Laptops reviews

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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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  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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  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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  The five most beautiful laptops

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

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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 F8Va

  It may not be the sexiest notebook in town, but Asus' 14.1-inch laptop is Centrino 2 certified, and sports some excellent multimedia capabilities.

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  Dell Studio 17

  The Dell Studio 1735 is a decent laptop which is best for multimedia and casual gaming, but the glossy, hi-res screen isn't suited to general usage.

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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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  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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  The five most beautiful laptops

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

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  101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

  Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

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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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  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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  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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  50 significant moments from internet history

  We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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  Dell Inspiron Mini 9

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  Dell Studio 1535

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  BenQ Joybook

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  Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

  Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.

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  New HP laptops hope to make a fashion statement

  At this week's HP event in Hong Kong, CNET Australia got its first up close and personal look at some of the company's upcoming laptops, from the new scratch-proof Elite Book range and a new female focused netbook by fashion designer Vivienne Tam, as well as several "imprint" Pavilions.

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