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Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch; 1.67GHz)

The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.

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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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Sony VAIO A39GP

Sony's latest flagship VAIO notebook, the A39GP, will appeal to avid gamers and multimedia enthusiasts with deep pockets.

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Sony VAIO A39GP

Sony's sexy entertainment-focused baby offers the best in multimedia and tech-specs. You know you want it, but can you afford it?

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Sony VAIO VGN-FZ18G

We can't imagine the market for a 15-inch home theatre laptop with Blu-ray is very large, but the Sony VAIO VGN-FZ18G certainly fits the bill if it's out there.

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All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

Under the hood of Apple's new MacBooks

A redesigned MacBook Pro and MacBook Air were introduced at today's Apple event, as well as a new cheaper MacBook. Here's our take on what the new developments mean for you.

Top 10 notebooks of March

Dell went on a rampage in March, snagging four of the ten spots in our most popular list. Desktop replacement and mid-sized notebooks continue to rate well, as do cheaper entry-level offerings.