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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.
HP Compaq 6910p
Small businesses on tight budgets take note: The HP Compaq 6910p laptop offers enterprise-level features and decent performance at a price that's lower than the competition.
Reviews
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Lenovo ThinkPad X61s
The ThinkPad X61s provides excellent dual-core performance in a lightweight, compact package that's still comfortable to use.
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HP Compaq nx6320 and HP Desk Value Bundle
The HP Compaq nx6320 is a excellent business notebook, while the Premium Desk bundle isn't as attractive as options from companies like Logitech.
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Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz)
The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software, and a few transitional performance issues that keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.
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Acer TravelMate C200
Acer's C200 provides a decent tablet computing experience, but it is let down by sub-par battery life.
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Acer TravelMate 8200
From a performance perspective, the fast Acer TravelMate 8200 does Intel's new Core Duo processor proud -- but its mediocre battery is hardly the five hours Intel promised.
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LG LW70 Express
LG wants you to work and play with its new notebook, the 17-inch widescreen LW70.
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ThinkPad R52
Businesses seeking a sturdy, secure, portable workhorse should consider the ThinkPad R52.
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Toshiba M40
The M40 boasts an impressive array of the latest notebook technologies, especially for those with a multimedia bent, although it could do with running a little quieter and cooler.
Features
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Five things to consider if you want to buy a laptop in 2007
Buying a laptop is a hard decision at the best of times, but with the release of Vista and the pending release of new mobile technology the task is that much more difficult. We help you sort through it all.
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HP mixes business with pleasure
Recognising business users' demand for entertainment features as well, HP has revealed its new line of business laptops that combine work and play.
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DIY: Punch up your portable
Revive your aging laptop with a new CPU, memory, and hard drive.
News
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Intel seeks lift from Centrino follow-on
When it comes to laptops, lightweight doesn't have to mean light on features.
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Keep hot-spot hackers at bay
Wi-Fi access is a great convenience, but frankly, it's beginning to worry me.
DIYs and How-to
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Notebook shopping checklist
Processors, memory, hard drives, screens, graphics cards, optical drives, connectivity. What should you be looking out for?
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All about laptop batteries: Updated
Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.
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DIY: Notebook buying
DIY: Notebook buying
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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