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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.

What is Bluetooth?

An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.

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Reviews

  • Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem

    This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.

  • 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.

  • Logitech G330

    The G330 may not sound great, but it's certainly one of the most comfortable headphones around.

  • 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.

  • Lenovo ThinkPad T400

    Lenovo's ThinkPad T400 is another fine entry into its portfolio, but be prepared to spend extra to get the features you need.

  • 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.

  • Powertraveller powergorilla

    Outdoor types and those who want fuzzy warm green feelings will love the powergorilla and solargorilla, as long as they can bear the price.

  • Powertraveller solargorilla

    Outdoor types and those who want fuzzy warm green feelings will love the powergorilla and solargorilla, as long as they can bear the price.

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Features

  • Network buying guide

    Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

  • What equipment is used to connect to a network?

    We look into the sort of equipment or infrastructure that you may find being used to create a home network.

  • Twitter-integrated TV: Stepping into the time warp?

    Some viewers would eat it up; others would ignore it. But packaged right by the industry, Twitter could easily become the biggest thing in interactive TV since Dr Frank-N-Furter played the hot dog.

  • 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 Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.

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DIYs and How-to

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