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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.

HP Pavilion HDX - 'Dragon'

With a 20-inch widescreen, HD DVD drive and HDTV tuner, HP's Pavilion HDX has supersized the desktop replacement into a fire-breathing, multimedia beast.

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Reviews

  • Lenovo ThinkPad X61s

    The ThinkPad X61s provides excellent dual-core performance in a lightweight, compact package that's still comfortable to use.

  • Apple SuperDrive Mac Mini (1.42 GHz)

    The Apple SuperDrive Mac Mini addresses some of the shortcomings of its AU$799 predecessor, making it a well-rounded home PC at its base configuration.

  • Toshiba Portege M300

    The M300 will satisfy users who need a stylish lightweight notebook with an optical drive for their work. Mind the processing power, though.

  • Toshiba Libretto U100

    Toshiba's tiny 1kg Libretto U100 (1.4kg with the docking base) may be just too small for many people to use effectively, but it's a triumph of design and engineering. The only hefty thing about it is the price tag.

  • Fujitsu LifeBook E8020H

    For geeks who want the best in technology, the LifeBook E8020H caters to that need, though the high price may be quite a turn-off.

  • Apple iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 256MB, 14.1-inch TFT)

    The 14-inch iBook G4 is a solid and stylish laptop, but it's considerably more expensive than the PC competition.

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  • Fujitsu adopts flash memory for new tablets

    Tablet PCs probably get dropped more than other computers, so Fujitsu has created two machines that store data by using flash memory rather than traditional hard drives.

  • Apple details Mini release

    Apple Computer confirmed the upcoming release of a AU$799 computer aimed at increasing its audience beyond the Mac faithful.

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