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Dell Inspiron 13

The Dell Inspiron 13 is great for those hampered by a tight budget, but who still want a competent and power-efficient thin-and-light notebook with a decent design.

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Dell Inspiron Mini 12

The Dell Inspiron Mini 12 is a good size and features lots of storage, but is hampered by its sluggish performance and inability to stay on your lap.

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Dell Inspiron 1525

Taking consumer complaints to heart, Dell updates its mainstream 15-inch laptop with the Inspiron 1525. It's thinner, lighter, and less expensive than its predecessor.

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Dell XPS 420

Dell widens the target market for the XPS, scoring a few hits and misses.

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Dell Inspiron 1150

Dell's budget notebook has exemplary battery life, and is recommended as long as you can look past its rather plain styling and heavy weight.

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DIY: Ultralight notebooks

Expert advice on choosing the perfect ultralight notebook -- from size and weight to the right processor for your needs.

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.

Handhelds buying guide

Choosing the right handheld is all about finding the perfect balance of size, weight, performance, features, and cost. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to Intel processors

Confused about Intel's new naming scheme for their processors? Here's a quick guide to show you how they measure up.

Best Budget Notebooks

Buying a budget notebook is a tricky task, since the value for money offered by models in the lower price range can vary immensely. We've put four head-to-head to make your choice easier.

Top 10 notebooks of March

Dell went on a rampage in March, snagging four of the ten spots in our most popular list. Desktop replacement and mid-sized notebooks continue to rate well, as do cheaper entry-level offerings.

Top 10 notebooks of February

January had budget offerings ruling the notebook roost, but in February desktop replacements snagged our top two spots, while ultra-portables also faired well.

Best laptops of 2006

We round up the best notebooks of 2006 with something for everyone: from snazzy ultraportables to desk-bound behemoths.

Top 10 notebooks of January

January's 10 most popular notebooks prove once and for all that people aren't only interested in the most exorbitant, high-end notebooks available.