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Windows 7 means new laptops
While most vendors are simply installing Windows 7 across their existing range, a number of new laptops will be available for purchase now that Microsoft's new operating system has hit the market.
Reviews
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Acer Extensa 5635Z
The Extensa is a business laptop with no particular frills. That's not a bad thing per se, but it's tough to get too excited about it, either.
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Acer Aspire 5536
The Acer Aspire 5536 is a little light on battery, but it's a good all-rounder for anyone seeking an affordable laptop with a big screen and keyboard.
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Acer Aspire One D250
For the price, it's hard to find fault with Acer's even cheaper version of the 10.1-inch Aspire One, as long as you're not expecting top-of-the-line features.
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Acer G24 LCD Monitor
While its gaming performance is stellar, due to its ultra-glossy and reflective screen its viewing angle is unforgiving. It's also not the most ideal monitor for colour accuracy.
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Acer Aspire Timeline 4810T
Since when did vendor battery claims actually represent the truth? Acer's Timeline notebook just keeps going and going and going, but it's a pity that it's otherwise underpowered and hampered by Windows Vista.
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Acer Aspire One AOD150
The new 10-inch Aspire One AOD150 will further cement Acer's lead in the netbook market, largely on account of its price.
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Acer Aspire 8930G (Core 2 Duo T9400 processor 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM)
With a true 1080p display, the 18-inch Acer Aspire 8930G is a capable HD content playback machine.
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Acer Aspire Gemstone 6930G
Keeping up the 16:9 ratio trend, Acer launches this 16-inch multimedia laptop into the market, with Centrino 2 certification.
Features
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Is Apple behind the laptop curve?
As good as Apple laptops are, Windows-based PCs do have a few leading-edge features not found in MacBooks.
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Contrasting Windows: New feature comparison
Since 2002 when Microsoft introduced Windows XP, its operating system upgrades have caused a wide range of reactions. In this chart, we compare the major features in each OS and look at Windows' progress over the years.
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The best new Windows programs of 2008
In 2008, there were several standout new applications and here are six of what we think are the best ones.
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Laptops with Blu-ray or HD DVD drives onboard
Blu-ray may be the current talk of the town, but there's still a war going on. HD DVD and Blu-ray are not only competing for space in your home theatre, but inside your laptop as well.
News
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Microsoft dabbles in hardware
Taking a page from arch-rival Apple, Microsoft has teamed up with hardware-maker Acer to deliver a Windows 7 laptop created to its specifications.
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Acer's first Android phone impressively specced
Acer's first Android-powered smartphone is a processing powerhouse, with a 1GHz Snapdragon processor under the hood.
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Eee PC maker Asus goes gadget
Taiwanese company, Asus, finds itself smack in the middle of a transition from components maker to serious contender in PCs and accessories. Could Asus be an Acer in the making?
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Microsoft's plan to get back in the phone game
The company's long-rumoured "Pink" plans will start revealing themselves next year, as a long delayed overhaul of Windows Mobile hits the market.
DIYs and How-to
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Security Starter Kit: Apps to protect your PC
Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers — a new PC can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. We've devised a list of essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity.
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XP to Vista: How to transfer your data
In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.
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101 software tips, tweaks and tricks
Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
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Dual boot Windows XP and Vista
Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.
Downloads
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EF Commander Free
View and manage your files and folders.
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All Inclusive Bahamas ScreenSaver
Get the most exclusive Bahamas screensaver and look at beautiful landscapes.
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DFX Audio Enhancer for J. River Media Center
Improve J. River Media Center with 3D surround, higher fidelity, and bass boost.
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Macro Scheduler Automation Tool
Manage and automate Windows tasks.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Videos
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  2% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans | 4% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 2% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 2% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 3% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 2% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 3% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
