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Reviews
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Dell Vostro V13
The Dell Vostro V13 is a compact, stylish notebook that could be an intriguing netbook alternative if only the battery life were better.
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Samsung R519
Samsung's R519 brings entry-level pricing and sensibilities to the market in a notebook that won't wow anybody, or send them broke either.
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Fujitsu LifeBook P3110
Fujitsu has perfectly positioned the LifeBook P3110, from the AU$1099 price, to its size and specs. If you have modest needs but have been hesitant about picking up a netbook, you'll be pleasantly surprised by what this laptop can offer.
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Apple MacBook (Spring 2009)
The Apple MacBook may look the same as before, but it's had a Spring makeover and is now a better deal than ever.
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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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Corel Digital Studio 2010
A majority of home users will appreciate Corel Digital Studio's feature set, its interactive projects, and wide support for photo and video formats.
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Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010
Going by older detection and removal numbers, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers competent if basic security protection. However, so do many free competitors. This year, we recommend giving Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 a pass.
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Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)
Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been — it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.
Features
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MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition
Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Dell Studio XPS 13, into the ring for an all-out brawl.
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Should I buy a laptop now or wait for Windows 7?
There's a key question being asked by students, parents and anyone in the market for a new laptop: if I buy a laptop now, can I get Windows 7 for free?
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WWDC 2009 live blog
We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
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Windows Vista: One year on
Craig Simms wades through the mess that is still Windows Vista.
News
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Intel Core i7 Mobile laptop chips to be served with Windows 7
Laptop manufacturers are gearing up to release machines that use Intel's next-generation Core i7 mobile chips, code-named Clarksfield, on Intel's next-gen Centrino platform, code-named Calpella.
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Chrome OS for the clueless: What it means for real people
Google's new operating system is certainly something to get excited about, but don't put a new laptop purchase on hold because you want a Chrome netbook.
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Touch in Windows 7: Just for show?
Support for multi-touch input is one of the most tangible ways that Windows 7 differs from its predecessors. But will many people actually get their hands on the technology?
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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.
DIYs and How-to
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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop
Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.
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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.
Downloads
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AudioInLite - WiFi wireless headphones
Do you need a wireless headphones for watching movies or listening to music without disturbing your family or roommates? With AudioIn, youll never...
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AudioIn - WiFi wireless headphones
Do you need a wireless headphones for watching movies or listening to music without disturbing your family or roommates? With AudioIn, youll never...
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 36 plans |  6% |
| HTC Magic | 5 plans | 4% |
| Nokia E72 | 28 plans | 7% |
| Nokia E71 | 47 plans | 5% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 36 plans | 3% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 11% |
| Apple mobile phones | 12% |
| HTC mobile phones | 5% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones |  29% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
