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  Sony recalls VAIO TZ laptops

  Sony advised today that there has been a recall on certain units of its VAIO TZ series notebook, due to "irregularly placed wires near the hinge" or "a dislodged screw inside the hinge" causing a short circuit and the laptop to overheat.

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  Dell Inspiron Mini 9

  Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 solidifies the netbook line up in Australia, laying the final foundation stone in the establishing market.

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  Father's Day Gift Guide

  Let someone else buy the ties and tool kits for Dad. If you really want to win him over, get him one of these tech presents.

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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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  Laptops for Father's Day

  Stuck for dad? Got a huge budget just kicking around? Well you could buy a laptop...

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  Intel's wireless power means no more batteries

  Intel has shown showed off a wireless electric power system that could revolutionise modern life by freeing devices from transformers and wall outlets.

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  Asus M51Va

  Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a mid-weight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.

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  Australia's neighbours get laptop for every child

  The tiny South Pacific nation of Niue today became the first nation in the world to issue laptop computers to all its children, officials said.

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  Apple grows Australian market share

  Apple's share of the Australian personal computer market has jumped sharply in the last year, according to statistics released this week by Australia's two largest technology analyst firms.

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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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  Hands on with the Acer Aspire One

  Acer Aspire One is quite literally "the one"

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  Father's Day Gift Guide

  Let someone else buy the ties and tool kits for Dad. If you really want to win him over, get him one of these tech presents.

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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 for Father's Day

  Stuck for dad? Got a huge budget just kicking around? Well you could buy a laptop...

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  MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

  Now that Macs are migrating to Intel processors, the Mac vs. PC argument can finally be put to a fair test. See which one won the debate.

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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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  Best ultraportable laptops

  Six ultraportable laptops to tickle the fancy of the light-weight enthusiast.

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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 5 long-lasting models.

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  Dell Inspiron Mini 9

  Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 solidifies the netbook line up in Australia, laying the final foundation stone in the establishing market.

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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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  Asus M51Va

  Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a mid-weight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.

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  Dell Studio 1535

  The Dell Studio 1535 is a good mid-range laptop that fills the gap between premium and mainstream, and offers good quality for the price.

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  ASUS EeePC 1000H

  The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.

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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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  Asus M51Va

  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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  Toshiba Satellite A200

  The A200 is a good all-rounder notebook with plenty to offer those on a budget. Just don't expect a performance powerhouse at this price.

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  Dell Studio 1535

  The A200 is a good all-rounder notebook with plenty to offer those on a budget. Just don't expect a performance powerhouse at this price.

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  Asus EeePC 900

  The Asus EeePC 900 is an excellent update to the EeePC 701, and a fantastic purchase.

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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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  ASUS EeePC 1000H

  The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.

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  MSI Wind

  This is one of the best mini laptops so far -- it's comfortable to use, has a good display and it's affordable.

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  Acer Aspire One

  The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the Web. However, its battery life lets it down slightly.

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  Asus EeePC 901

  The Eee is now faster, looks nicer, and has better battery life. It's also heavier and the keyboard is still too small, but we like it. A lot.

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