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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.

Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.

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Reviews

  • Apple MacBook (June 2009)

    For AU$1599, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop.

  • Samsung N120

    Samsung's netbook is an excellent entry into the Australian market, and an incredibly tempting buy for anyone looking in this space.

  • Asus Eee PC 1004DN

    Asus' Eee PC 1004DN seems to be the final word in netbook computing, but then stumbles at the last moment due to the stratospheric price.

  • Dell Inspiron Mini 1210

    The Mini 1210's upgraded processor and shift to Windows XP does remove some of the original model's biggest issues, but it's still not a netbook that we'd buy.

  • Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds

    The W700ds will make a huge dent in both your wallet and your lap, but for power users, it's tough to beat.

  • Apple MacBook Air (Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

    If you weren't a fan of the previous MacBook Air, nothing will change your mind here. It does, however, present an excellent user experience. We can only hope the next revision is a little more feature-laden.

  • Sony Vaio VGN-TT15GN

    If you have the money, you shouldn't hesitate to buy the TT, in any of its guises. It looks phenomenal, is comfortable to use and is exceptionally portable.

  • 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.

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Features

  • Laptops with long battery life

    Unless you're buying a desktop replacement, battery life is arguably the key consideration in any notebook purchase. CNET.com.au gives you our top long-lasting models.

  • WWDC 2009 live blog

    We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.

  • Laptops for Mother's Day

    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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  • 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?

  • Want a free laptop? Microsoft's paying

    As part of its campaign in which it's trying to prove that Windows PCs are cheaper than Macintoshes, Microsoft is teaming up with Nova FM to giveaway AU$1300 a day for people to buy a Windows laptop.

  • Lenovo, Acer picked for Tassie schools

    The Tasmanian Department of Education has placed Lenovo and Acer on its panel to supply computers to schools for the Federal Government's Digital Education Revolution.

  • Dell mobiles too boring to live?

    According to an investor magazine Dell's rumoured mobile phones are so mind-meltingly dreary, they've been rejected by operators.

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DIYs and How-to

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Downloads

  • Movavi iCopy

    Copy iPod music, video, podcasts, and playlists to PC and iTunes, Backup iPod.

  • Linic Poker

    Play Texas Hold'em poker video game where the emphasis is on betting.

  • FanBand

    Sell your MP3 files at shows, directly to your live audience.

  • ProPrompter

    Teleprompting software.

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