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Apple slashes cost of SSD MacBook Air

Apple has reduced the cost of an SSD-based MacBook Air by around AU$700.

04/07/2008 11:52 AM

Dell Studio 17

Dell Studio 17

Dell's Studio range is gearing up to be a successful entry into the mainstream market.

03/07/2008 12:28 PM

Acer Aspire 6920G (Core 2 Duo T8300 Processor 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM)

Acer Aspire 6920G (Core 2 Duo T8300 Processor 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM)

The Aspire 6920G is a stylish machine that offers great performance for watching movies or playing the latest games. It's an excellent option if you're looking for a desktop replacement laptop that can keep you entertained.

25/06/2008 11:06 AM

Acer Aspire One

Acer Aspire One   Editors’ Choice

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.

23/06/2008 04:07 PM

Asus EeePC 901

Asus EeePC 901   Editors’ Choice

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.

20/06/2008 03:13 PM

Sydney Apple Store: Fans say wait was worth it

Sydney Apple Store: Fans say wait was worth it  Video

Check out the scenes from the Sydney Apple Store's opening night and find out how queuers passed the time awaiting its launch.

20/06/2008 02:14 PM

Lenovo IdeaPad U110

Lenovo IdeaPad U110

Lenovo's bright red foray into the ultraportable consumer space is for the most part a successful one, despite a few missteps.

20/06/2008 11:30 AM

Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

Hardware may be less 'in your face' than software, but it can still ruin your day. We've listed our main bugbears: let us know if you agree.

11/06/2008 01:05 PM

Apple replaces .Mac with MobileMe

Apple replaces .Mac with MobileMe

At the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced the next evolution of its .Mac service, MobileMe.

10/06/2008 08:53 AM

Hands on with the Acer Aspire One

Hands on with the Acer Aspire One  Image Gallery

Acer Aspire One is quite literally "the one"

06/06/2008 05:30 PM

XP on your desktop till 2010, if it's cheap

Microsoft has announced that manufacturers will be able to sell Windows on "nettops" — or low-cost desktops — in another move that looks set to keep XP alive for several years yet.

06/06/2008 11:12 AM

Hey, look! Full-size systems from Asus

Hey, look! Full-size systems from Asus

In addition to introducing its Eee Box SFF PC at Computex today along with adding WiMAX to its Eee PC minilaptop, Asus had its first gaming desktop on display along with its G70 gaming laptop.

05/06/2008 02:53 PM

Photos: Chips on display at Computex

Photos: Chips on display at Computex

At Computex 2008 in Tapei, Taiwan, the biggest buzz is about the developing new market for Netbooks, smaller than traditional notebooks but larger than PDAs -- and the revolutionary new chips to run them.

04/06/2008 03:44 PM

Ubuntu for mobile devices to be unveiled

The new version of the Ubuntu Linux operating system for mobile Internet devices and mini-notebooks will be demonstrated for the first time this week.

04/06/2008 11:16 AM

Intel unleashes low cost chips for subnotebooks

Intel has unveiled the latest addition to its Atom processor family, aimed at what it sees as the emerging market for low-cost subnotebooks.

04/06/2008 10:36 AM

The best mobile processor is...

The best mobile processor is...

Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

03/06/2008 05:18 PM

New OLPC laptop looks way too cool for school kids

The OLPC is getting a makeover — and some new funky features. But will it be able to keep a low price point, especially with touchscreens?

29/05/2008 04:53 PM

Toshiba Portege R400 (with HSDPA)

Toshiba Portege R400 (with HSDPA)

The last year has not been kind to Toshiba's Portege R400. While it retains the advantage of being a tablet, in all other respects the rest of the ultraportable crowd have left it well behind.

27/05/2008 10:31 AM

Samsung unveils 'world's smallest' 256GB SSD drive

Samsung unveils 'world's smallest' 256GB SSD drive

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a 256GB SSD solid state drive that is less than 10mm thick.

27/05/2008 08:14 AM

FastMac wants to charge your spare MacBook battery

FastMac wants to charge your spare MacBook battery

If you need to charge your spare Mac laptop battery, the U-Charge can do it for you without needing to plug it into your computer.

23/05/2008 05:34 PM

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      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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      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 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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      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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      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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