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Apple Macbook (1.83GHz, 13-inch)

Starting at AU$1,749, Apple has released its Intel-based MacBook, which replaces its iBook series of budget laptops.

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Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch, SuperDrive)

The foxy Apple 17-inch PowerBook delivers the performance and the features most users will need, but it's more expensive than a similarly outfitted Windows laptop.

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Sony to launch notebook battery recall

Sony plans to recall 340,000 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that shipped with notebook computers in the US, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Monday.

Apple aims to patent fall-detecting iPod

Apple Computer is eyeing a technology that could make the iPod more likely to survive a fall.

Apple recalls 1.8 million batteries

Because of a risk of fire, Apple Computer is recalling 1.8 million batteries that use Sony's battery cell technology, which also was at the root of Dell's historic recall last week.

HP recalls 135,000 battery packs

The batteries, sold with HP and Compaq notebooks, are being recalled after incidents of overheating and melting.

Some MacBooks have premature age spots

What began as a few isolated reports of mysterious stains appearing on the wrist rests of Apple Computer's MacBooks looks to be more widespread.

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.

FAQ: How to smoke out that recalled battery

And to think people used to be put off by the phrase "batteries not included".