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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.

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Reviews

  • Canon Pixma MX330

    The Canon Pixma MX330 doesn't produce the best quality prints, but you won't find a more versatile printer in the sub-$200 category. An auto-document feeder, 1.8-inch LCD screen, and easy-to-use features make it an excellent choice for creative homes on a budget.

  • HP 2309m

    At a price of AU$649, the 2309m is a decent buy. While it performs well, the blacks aren't as deep as we'd like, and we'd be more tempted to find something with a matte screen to cut down on reflections.

  • HP Pavilion DV2 1001AU

    For a 12-inch laptop we'd expect more performance and features than we're getting, but there are obviously compromises to be made in making ultrathin affordable.

  • Kogan Agora Pro

    The Agora netbook looks like a winner and may just upset the other players in the game thanks to its good build quality at a great price.

  • HP Color LaserJet CP1215

    The Color LaserJet CP1215 is HP's entry-level printer built to serve small workgroups, but it suffers from frustratingly slow print speeds, a missing LCD screen, and other problems.

  • Canon Pixma MP630

    The Pixma MP630 is a good all-round multifunction printer, without winning a best-in-class prize for any one feature.

  • HP Pavilion DV3540TX Special Edition

    HP's latest Special Edition laptop just misses the mark due to some odd design decisions, and poor battery life.

  • Far Cry 2

    Although you can't say the same for the plot, Far Cry 2's first-person action squeezes every last drop of potential out of the unique African setting.

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Features

  • Budget shopping tips: Printers

    Shopping for a budget printer doesn't have to be an exercise in anger management and self-abasement. Contrary to the stigma, many printers can produce great-quality photos and documents without breaking the bank or eating up expensive consumables.

  • Green printing: How does your printer stack up?

    Considering the extensive range of consumables, from paper to cartridges, it's no surprise that printers are one of the big areas where environmental concerns take centre stage. So what can you do to lessen the impact that your printing has on the environment?

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    She's already juggling countless priorities and rushing from home to school to work and back again, so don't weigh her down with a heavy laptop.

  • Memory cards: All your questions answered

    With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  • Europe hits Intel with billion Euro fine

    Intel has been fined more than €1 billion by the European Commission for violating antitrust legislation, following a lengthy investigation prompted by complaints made by its chipmaking rival AMD.

  • CES 2009 preview: Computers and hardware

    The annual consumer electronics show isn't always a hotbed of new laptops, desktops and accessories. That being said, there are several big trends in the computer industry that will be prevalent on the show floor.

  • Three things Apple won't do

    Buried at the end of Tuesday's notebook event, CEO Steve Jobs makes clear what direction he won't be going next time his company makes another Mac announcement.

  • Dell gears up to reveal Aussie retail union

    Dell is set to reveal its Australian retail partner tomorrow, with observers expecting a considerable market shake-up in wake of the announcement.

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DIYs and How-to

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    So you've decided you're going to get a portable GPS device, but what features should you look out for and which brand is best at what?

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    How come there are so many different versions of Blu-ray, and what's the difference anyway? We look at the three different types and the features they offer.

  • CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

    Prices for GPS devices have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

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