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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.

Corel Digital Studio 2010

A majority of home users will appreciate Corel Digital Studio's feature set, its interactive projects, and wide support for photo and video formats.

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Reviews

  • Toshiba Tecra M9

    The Toshiba Tecra M9 business laptop makes up for its somewhat unwieldy design by offering Intel's Centrino Pro platform, plus shock and spill protection.

  • Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz)

    The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software, and a few transitional performance issues that keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.

  • Optima Prolite K Series

    The sub-2kg Prolite K Series notebook includes a DVD burner and a decent set of features, but its average battery life will not satisfy road warriors.

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Features

  • Next-Gen Notebooks: Intel Centrino Duo Launch Guide

    If you are planning on buying a new notebook in 2006, you'll more than likely be looking at one with a new computing platform from Intel known as Centrino Duo. Here's what you need to know as well as a first look at some of notebooks that are using the platform at launch.

  • Intel ready to ship dual-core processors

    A new era for desktop CPUs has arrived with the introduction of the dual-core processor.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

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The Explain Series

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