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Asus Eee PC S101

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.

08/10/2008 03:56 PM

The five most beautiful laptops

The five most beautiful laptops

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

02/10/2008 03:31 PM

HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx

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.

30/09/2008 05:05 PM

Asus F8Va

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.

30/09/2008 12:40 PM

Dell Studio 17

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.

30/09/2008 11:13 AM

New MacBooks could arrive shortly

New MacBooks could arrive shortly

A redesign of Apple's MacBook line is reportedly just around the corner that will see the laptops get the aluminium covers already sported by their MacBook Pro cousins.

29/09/2008 10:27 AM

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Dell Inspiron Mini 9   Editors’ Choice

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

26/09/2008 04:20 PM

Vaio CS series

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.

25/09/2008 09:29 AM

Sony Vaio TT

Sony Vaio TT

The Vaio TT is billed by Sony as the world's smallest Blu-ray laptop. With noise-cancelling energy-saving technologies, it's designed for business users who want to watch their own movies after the work's done on long international flights.

24/09/2008 02:33 PM

Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home  Image Gallery

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

23/09/2008 05:27 PM

Dual-core Atom heading for nettops

Dual-core Atom heading for nettops

Intel has begun shipments of the first dual-core version of the Atom processor.

23/09/2008 11:30 AM

New HP laptops hope to make a fashion statement

New HP laptops hope to make a fashion statement  Image Gallery

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.

19/09/2008 05:48 PM

Laptops with long battery life

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.

19/09/2008 11:46 AM

Asus M50Vm

Asus M50Vm

The M50Vm is a great mid-weight laptop, with a few years of longevity in it as well. And at AU$1,999, it's definitely worth a look.

11/09/2008 05:10 PM

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.

05/09/2008 02:49 PM

Father's Day Gift Guide

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.

25/08/2008 02:49 PM

Dell Latitude E6500

Dell Latitude E6500   Editors’ Choice

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.

25/08/2008 02:10 PM

Laptops for Father's Day

Laptops for Father's Day

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

25/08/2008 12:19 PM

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.

22/08/2008 08:02 PM

Asus M51Va

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.

22/08/2008 06:55 PM

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      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.

    • HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx

      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.

    • Asus F8Va

      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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      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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