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Tech you loved in 2004

Here are some of the products our readers were passionate about in 2004, and the reasons they thought they were great.

Panasonic has updated its ToughBook range with the release of four notebooks, and a new rugged ultra-mobile PC.

Dell Inspiron 13

The Dell Inspiron 13 is great for those hampered by a tight budget, but who still want a competent and power-efficient thin-and-light notebook with a decent design.
Dell Latitude D630

Corporate users can't go wrong with the Dell Latitude D630, which integrates Intel's latest mobile platform with a business-friendly feature set and a long-lived extended battery.
Acer Aspire L320

As large as a leather-bound book, the Acer Aspire L320 is a full-featured lifestyle PC which promises to perform with the big boys without compromising space or power consumption.
Lenovo 3000 N100

In addition to a set of features and connections suitable for the small-business user, the Lenovo 3000 N100 delivers strong components and performance at a competitive price.
Apple MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro may give Apple bragging rights to the prettiest and most powerful laptop on the planet.
ThinkPad T42

ThinkPad T42

Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

Australia to miss out on 160GB PS3

Sony Australia rep says new "limited edition" PS3 version won't be made available down under; confirms PSP-3000 price locally, LittleBigPlanet and PlayTV release date.
Dell Linux PCs to skip Australia?

Dell release Linux on PCs ... only in US
Lenovo wants to be household name

Lenovo is creating a business unit that will focus on international consumers, a fast-growing segment outside its traditional strengths.
Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts

If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves.

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.
How to buy a laptop for your business

Would a notebook better suit your business needs, and if so, what should you look for before you buy?

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.