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HP Mini 210

HP's Mini 210 combines style and battery life in a combination that makes it genuinely compelling.

The R580 combines attractive design and performance grunt, but you can't take this desktop replacement too far away from a power source for long.

MSI Wind U135

MSI's latest netbook impresses us with a quality keyboard.
HP Mini 311

HP's Mini 311 adds a larger, high-definition display and advanced graphics to a basic netbook, while keeping the price very appealing.
HP Mini 5102

HP's sturdy and stylish Mini 5102 is a slight upgrade to one of our favourite netbooks, but we had hoped for a little more fresh thinking for 2010.
Asus Eee PC Seashell 1201N

As one of the few netbooks with a dual-core Atom processor and Nvidia Ion graphics, the 12.1-inch Eee PC 1201N has superior performance compared with most Atom-based machines, but any higher-level ULV thin-and-light will still do better.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge (13-inch)

With a relatively affordable starting price and a new design, the ThinkPad Edge loosens up the ThinkPad look — but losing an optical drive keeps it a yard short of being a top-choice compact business laptop.
Sony Vaio VPCCW15FG

Sony's latest vibrant Vaio has plenty of grunt, but nowhere near enough power.
Samsung Q320

Samsung's Q320 impresses us on most levels, except for the critical issue of battery life.
Samsung R519

Samsung's R519 brings entry-level pricing and sensibilities to the market in a notebook that won't wow anybody, or send them broke either.

Netbooks: Mini laptops, max portability

Netbooks are excellent secondary laptops, or if you're always on the road and need portability but not necessarily performance. We round-up the best we've seen so far.
Wireless networking demystified

With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?
Network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.
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 long-lasting models.

The iPad is Apple's netbook

The iPad fits in the market between smartphones and computers. It does more than a phone, less than a full computer, at a cost in between those products.
Some non-tablet announcements we'd love to see from Apple

If Steve Jobs and company are paying attention, we've got a handful of requests for the upcoming Apple press event.
Laptop Connect: No strings wireless broadband

If you're facing a short period without internet access then Laptop Connect could be just what you're looking for.
New Apple MacBooks demystified

We round up the key specs, pricing and features of the current MacBook family in one handy spot.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
Upgrade your laptop's hard drive

Give your notebook a little more breathing room with a bigger hard drive.
Password-protect user accounts

The first step to laptop security is making sure it's not easy to get logged on.
Making the most of Skype video-calling

Skype High Quality video-calling can help shrink the distance between yourself and loved ones overseas, but you may need to fork out for some new tech. We take a look at what you need.

Solve Any Sudoku

Unravel and crack puzzles including London Times Superior competitions.
Descent II demo

Exterminate alien robots in this 360-degree 3D war zone.
WWII Fighters demo

Do battle in the skies over Europe.
CONVAT

Make converting C code from Unix to Windows easier.