Dell Inspiron 6400 Specifications

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  Dell to cut PC energy use by 25 percent

  Dell on Wednesday announced energy efficiency targets for its laptops and desktop PCs: a 25 percent reduction by 2010 based on the efficiency rating of today's models.

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  Stolen Mac helps nab burglary suspects

  A remote desktop access feature found in some Macintoshes is being credited with leading police to two suspects in the burglary of an apartment in New York.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Unusual uses for tech

  From tales of makeshift furniture to a troubling anecdote about a toilet, we're not afraid to dive into the S-bend of public consciousness to ask "What unusual uses do you have for your technology?".

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  Dell announces major retail partnership with Officeworks

  Dell has announced a major retail partnership with Officeworks, to sell 10 PC models across its 104 outlets.

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  Dell gears up to reveal Aussie retail union

  Dell is set to reveal its Australian retail partner tomorrow, with observers expecting a considerable market shake-up in wake of the announcement.

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  Windows XP SP3: A quick, painless upgrade

  Windows XP SP3 is a breeze to install compared to SP2.

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  Aussie scientists put faster laptops, iPods in a spin

  A new class of materials invented by researchers at the University of Wollongong will make future gadgets work better and faster by tapping into the power of electrons.

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  Apple to fix flickering MacBook video flaw

  Apple has acknowledged it has problems with the video software used in the latest shipment of MacBooks and MacBook Pros.

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  Intel cracks open Atom-based MID

  Intel has posted a video showing the inside of a device using the Atom processor as it rolls out five new Atom chips at the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai.

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  Under wraps: Apple's Sydney City Store

  Work is coming along at the soon-to-open Sydney Apple store, although the high-security site is wrapped up to resemble a Steve Jobs skivvy.

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  Mother's Day Gift Guide

  Give your mum the gift of tech. We've rounded up gadgets that will make her life better well beyond Mother's Day: cameras, mobile phones, laptops and MP3 players.

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  Photos: Intel's vision for the future

  If the world's largest chip manufacturer wanted to impress the world, what would it do? Our inside photo gallery from the Intel developer conference in Shanghai reveals the world's smallest motherboard, fondling robots, fuel cells, medical technology and Intel finally unleashing the power of the Atom.

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  Sony unveils latest Cybershots, Vaios and Handycams

  Sony hosted a product showcase at Carriageworks in Sydney's innner west yesterday, with the latest Handycam camcorders, Vaio notebooks and Cyber-shot digital cameras on display.

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  Microsoft TechFest 2008: A glimpse into the future

  Each year Microsoft holds its Techfest show, an exhibition of some of the research projects it's working on. CNET.com.au went to check out where the future lies.

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  Cracking open the MacBook Air

  Ever wanted to see what makes an Apple MacBook Air tick? We crack one open in the interest of science.

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  Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

  Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

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  Fujitsu Design Collection 2008

  Fujitsu shows off some sleek concept designs that never hit the market, and the brand new P series at the de de ce showroom in Sydney.

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  Valentine's Day Gift Guide

  Face it -- roses, chocolates, and yes, diamond rings, have been done before. If you really want to impress your sweetheart, surprise him or her with a tech present that will have them remembering you the whole year through.

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  Oi!: Alienware, coming to a store near you

  Alienware has expanded its sales model from its direct method, letting local resellers on the bandwagon.

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  Oi!: MSI Wind: Another EeePC rival blows in

  MSI's Wind is the latest in a crop of competitors for Asus' EeePC.

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  Oi!: Eee! Windows is on ASUS' smallest PC!

  Anti open-source? A Windows version of the EeePC has just been announced.

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  Oi!: Apple announces new MacBooks

  Apple updates its MacBook lines with the latest hardware, and the Macbook Pro gets a multi-touch touchpad and LED screen.

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  Oi!: New ASUS Eee TV, desktop PC and monitor

  ASUS has gone Eee crazy, and we're trembling with anticipation.

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  Oi!: Dell and Microsoft unite to help AIDS victims

  Dell and Microsoft go Red, to help treat AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria sufferers in Africa.

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  Oi!: Get some educated lovin' with Apple

  Apple's iPod-plus-Mac education rebate is back for another school year, and coupled-up Cupertino lovers take note: there's a new pink Nano in time for Valentine's Day.

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  Oi!: Dell unleashes 15.4-inch XPS laptop

  Dell has announced a new laptop in the XPS range -- the M1530 -- which in the company's words is "like the M1330, but bigger".

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  Oi!: Dell: Doing the right thing

  Everyone's jumping on the environmental sustainability bus. Yay!

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  Under wraps: Apple's Sydney City Store

  Work is coming along at the soon-to-open Sydney Apple store, although the high-security site is wrapped up to resemble a Steve Jobs skivvy.

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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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  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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  Best ultraportable laptops

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

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  Windows XP SP3: A quick, painless upgrade

  Windows XP SP3 is a breeze to install compared to SP2.

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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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  ASUS EeePC Australia launch

  ASUS EeePC gets an official launch in Australia, the focus very much being on schools.

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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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  Stolen Mac helps nab burglary suspects

  A remote desktop access feature found in some Macintoshes is being credited with leading police to two suspects in the burglary of an apartment in New York.

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  HP Pavilion dv2840TX Artist Edition

  If you swing with the funky, then HP's Artist Edition laptop could be for you.

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  Toshiba Satellite L300 (PSLB0A-02M027)

  The Toshiba Satellite L300 is the perfect budget laptop — simply designed and passable in performance.

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  MSI Turbobook GX600

  Good value for money, considering the fact it can so easily be overclocked, but it's far from perfect

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  HTC Shift

  HTC's Shift is yet another UMPC — and another white elephant to add to the pile.

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  ASUS Lamborghini VX3

  The ASUS Lamborghini VX3 is the laptop recast as a status symbol. It looks and feels like a luxury item; we just wish it had a bit more power under the hood.

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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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  ASUS EeePC 900

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

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  Dell XPS M1530

  Don't let the slim design and relatively light heft fool you. This XPS is one powerful gaming portable with an impressive feature set for work and play.

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  Acer Aspire 8920G

  Acer's interesting take on the entertainment desktop replacement makes a few good steps, a few bad, but ultimately is a viable option.

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  ASUS M70SA

  Acer's interesting take on the entertainment desktop replacement makes a few good steps, a few bad, but ultimately is a viable option.

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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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  HP Pavilion dv6724TX Special Edition "Thrive"

  HP has well and truly hit its stride with its laptops, and the dv6700 Special Edition series represents a new level in quality. Unless your needs involve being ultramobile, requiring gigabit ethernet or requiring HSDPA, you shouldn't be disappointed with this machine.

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  Lenovo ThinkPad X300

  The newest addition to the ThinkPad X series incorporates the best of the MacBook Air, with the best of the Portege R500, while also adding its own great features, such as a built-in DVD burner, WWAN connectivity, and GPS.

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  Apple MacBook Pro (2008 Edition, 2.4GHz)

  A solid, if predictable, upgrade to the MacBook Pro line, but noteworthy for stealing the MacBook Air's best feature -- expanded gesture controls for the touch pad.

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  Dell XPS M1530

  Don't let the slim design and relatively light heft fool you. This XPS is one powerful gaming portable with an impressive feature set for work and play.

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