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Optima Centoris KN (15.4-inch, 1.73GHz)

The Optima Centoris KN offers top performance and above-average battery life. It's a great notebook, if you can live with the lack of certain features and its added bulk.

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BenQ Joybook R55

Given its impressive performance, generous software bundle and superb screen, at just AU$2299 the R55 is a rare bargain.

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BenQ Joybook A33E

The A33E is a reasonable notebook for those on a budget, but its dearth of features and low battery life when compared to some of its competitors is undoubtedly a deterrent.

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BenQ Joybook S41

As possibly the only 14.1-inch machine to hold the powerful Nvidia GeForce 8600M GS graphics card, the JoyBook S41 offers fantastic performance for a portable unit. If only it had dedicated multimedia buttons and better internal speakers.

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Pioneer DreamBook Light 350S

At AU$999, the DreamBook Light 350S is one of the cheapest notebooks money can buy. You get what you pay for, however.

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Best Budget Notebooks

Buying a budget notebook is a tricky task, since the value for money offered by models in the lower price range can vary immensely. We've put four head-to-head to make your choice easier.