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Dell UltraSharp U2711

Continuing its IPS assault on the monitor space, Dell outs a 27-inch, 2560x1440 wunderkind, with all the expected trappings to boot.

We're still not convinced touchscreen monitors plugged into desktops without dedicated software is a good idea, and the SX2210t does nothing to change this. Combined with the heaviness of the stand and the cost, unless you absolutely have a hankering for touch, we'd suggest a normal monitor instead.

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Reviews

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (Intel Atom N450)

Dell's basic netbook adds better battery life and the newest Intel Atom CPU, and robust configuration options add a level of flexibility many other netbooks lack.
Dell Inspiron Zino HD

While our review sample doesn't quite have the power to be a usable HTPC, if you're willing to spend a little more Dell offers the upgrades to get there.
Sony Vaio VPCL118FG/B

Sony's all-in-one PC isn't cheap and it could do with more storage, but otherwise it's a highly attractive option for those who crave simplicity.
Dell IN1910N

The Dell IN1910N is an economy monitor that sacrifices too much in terms of performance and features to achieve its low price tag. We recommend saving up for a better model.
Sony Vaio VPCCW15FG

Sony's latest vibrant Vaio has plenty of grunt, but nowhere near enough power.
Samsung Q320

Samsung's Q320 impresses us on most levels, except for the critical issue of battery life.
Alienware M15x

Alienware's big and bulky 15-inch M15x pulls out most of the stops, thanks to a super-powered CPU.
Dell Inspiron 13z

While we had a few design quibbles and we'd highly recommend getting the battery upgrade, the Inspiron 13z offers exceptional value.

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Features

Best 13-inch laptops

13-inch laptops are the new 15-inch. With decent resolution screens, excellent portability, good performance and in some cases stellar battery life, this segment is set to explode in 2010.
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.
Christmas gift ideas under AU$100

Most people will be spending less than AU$100 on Kris Kringle gifts or stocking stuffers, so we've rounded up a bunch of our favourite inexpensive tech gift ideas, from MP3 players to video games and even printers.
Most beautiful monitors

Monitors have a tendency to be fairly plain objects, but every now and then a vendor goes out of its way to bring design to the fore.

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News

Dell's first tablet won't be its last

It looks like Dell isn't interested in releasing just one tablet computer; they're ready to start a whole collection.
The Olympics run on Windows (XP)

The many Acer computers that dot the Winter Olympic venues are running Windows, but it's the venerable Windows XP rather than one of Microsoft's newer operating systems.
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.
Microsoft hikes Win7 prices for Australia

Australian buyers of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system will pay between AU$50 and AU$150 more in real terms than US residents for the software, the company revealed this morning.

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DIYs and How-to

How to family-proof your PC

You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.
XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.
File sharing between XP, Vista and OS X on a local network

You've got a Mac and a PC hooked up to a local network, and you'd like to share files between them. Thing is, file sharing isn't easy. No sweat! CNET.com.au walks you through setting up file sharing on OS X, Vista and XP.
Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

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Downloads

Remote Audio

Hear audio from a remote computer over a network.
Dell STB Virge Video Drivers & Utilities

Download the STB Virge video drivers for the Dimension series.
Dell XJ3288R Modem Drivers Disk

Download the drivers for the Megahertz XJ3288R PCMCIA modem for the Latitude series notebooks.
Dell Dimension Pxxxv FlashBIOS

Download the flash BIOS for the Dell Dimension Pxxxv systems.