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Dell Dimension 8400 (Pentium 4 Processor 550 3.4GHz, 1GB RAM)

The Dell Dimension 8400 offers exciting new hardware, but unless you're a staunch early adopter, you won't see a compelling reason to make an immediate upgrade.

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Optima WorkPro 7000T

For those after a sub-AU$1500 PC, the Optima WorkPro 7000T offers the best bang-for-buck we've seen so far. Highly recommended.

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Dell Dimension 3100

For users on a budget, the Dimension 3100 has most of its bases covered despite there being alternatives that provide superior value for money.

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Lenovo 3000 J105

The Lenovo 3000 J105 is best suited for basic office and home productivity tasks; but with limited upgrade options and a one-year warranty, better deals are out there.

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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.

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Adobe offers sneak peek of CS4 apps

Trials of early versions of the next Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Soundbooth are available for download at Adobe Labs.

Acer ekes out a bargain

In order to make way for its Centrino Duo line of laptops, Acer is having a fire sale of one of its older Pentium M-based Centrino models. Those that don't mind being one step behind the cutting-edge are sure to find it a bargain.

Dell elevates its game with the XPS 600 Renegade

If you think two graphics cards are excessive, you ain't seen nothing yet. Announced at the Dell keynote during CES, Dell's new XPS 600 Renegade high-end gaming PC marks the introduction of Nvidia's GeForce Quad SLI technology.

Intel seeks lift from Centrino follow-on

When it comes to laptops, lightweight doesn't have to mean light on features.

Will your PC keep pace with Vista?

The next version of Windows will grade performance. You'll have to decide whether to buy a new hard drive.

DIY: What kind of desktop is right for me?

Whether you are a home user or power gamer, it is important to get a desktop that best suits your lifestyle. Here's what to look out for.

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.

Notebook shopping checklist

Processors, memory, hard drives, screens, graphics cards, optical drives, connectivity. What should you be looking out for?

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

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.

Apple Mac OS X on x86: a first test

Steve Jobs might not approve, but Apple's latest operating system can be installed on any x86 hardware. How well does it function? Read our preliminary labs test to find out.

DIY: Punch up your portable

Revive your aging laptop with a new CPU, memory, and hard drive.

Media player mini guide

We've compared seven free media jukeboxes - which one best suits your music and video needs?

Get them while they last: 5 LCD monitors tested

If you're looking to replace monitors or roll out new PCs, it's hard to go past one of these 15-inch LCD monitors. But is the 15-inch form factor in danger of becoming extinct?

PS3's got game: plus Blu-ray, MP3 and more

We take an in-depth look at PS3's non-gaming attributes and cover what you need to know about how it handles Blu-ray and DVD movies, music, photos, Internet browsing and more.