Dell's Inspiron 630m is undoubtedly the king of the budget notebook hill. Its battery life blitzes the competition, and its performance and features are also top notch.
If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.
The Dell SE198WFP is a 19-inch monitor which presents excellent value for money, and a decent level of performance as well. Check our Australian review.
Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.
Your new PC will only be as good as the sum of its parts. Here's a quick guide to the main PC components you'll find available in 2006, so you can match your performance requirements and budget realities.
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.
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.
January had budget offerings ruling the notebook roost, but in February desktop replacements snagged our top two spots, while ultra-portables also faired well.