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Wi-Fi standards face patent threat

A patent ruling in favour of an Australian government agency could mean equipment makers will have to pay up.

Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)

The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like — SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two — but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a borderline budget PC.

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Reviews

  • Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)

    Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease.

  • TomTom GO 910

    An excellent GPS device that's very easy to use and fully loaded with features.

  • Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP

    If you're happy to wait a few months for more Blu-ray content to land, the AR18GP is a powerful, multimedia-rich laptop whose only glaring omission is a TV tuner.

  • NEC VERSA S5200

    While NEC isn't a big name in Australian notebooks, the VERSA S5200 should put the company on the ultra-portable map thanks to its competitive price and performance.

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Features

  • HP's Mobile Computing Lineup for 2006

    HP has announced its mobile computing lineup for 2006, unveiling five new notebook products and two smart phone handhelds. We show you how they stack up.

  • Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

    AMD and Intel both have dual-core CPUs out on the market, but which chip maker's technology is truly the best?

  • Gadget Buzz

    From MP3 sunglasses to floating pod homes, we show you the latest gadgets from around the globe.

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