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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.

Sony has issued another large battery recall, affecting HP, Toshiba and Dell laptops.

BenQ Joybook A33E

The A33E is a reasonable notebook for those on a budget, but its dearth of features and low battery life when compared to some of its competitors is undoubtedly a deterrent.
Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch; 1.67GHz)

The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.
Toshiba Portege R200

Though it's a tad expensive, the Toshiba Portege R200 is a well-designed ultraportable with enough speed and battery life for business travellers.
ThinkPad X32

For businesspeople who work long hours on the road, the ThinkPad X32 offers an excellent combination of light weight, sufficient screen and keyboard space, plenty of ports and lengthy battery life.
Dell Inspiron 9200

The Dell Inspiron 9200 is an awesome desktop replacement, with cutting-edge features and solid performance.

FAQ: How to smoke out that recalled battery

And to think people used to be put off by the phrase "batteries not included".
DIY: Punch up your portable

Revive your aging laptop with a new CPU, memory, and hard drive.

Dell: Exploding batteries are Sony's fault

Dell: Exploding batteries are Sony's fault
Apple recalls 1.8 million batteries

Because of a risk of fire, Apple Computer is recalling 1.8 million batteries that use Sony's battery cell technology, which also was at the root of Dell's historic recall last week.
Yearning for colour on laptops

Black and grey may dominate the choices for many machines, but options are growing for people bored with plain old PCs.

DIY: MP3 player buying guide

Let our video and text guide help you pick the perfect MP3 player.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

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