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Dell Studio 1535

The Dell Studio 1535 is a good mid-range laptop that fills the gap between premium and mainstream, and offers good quality for the price.

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Dell Latitude D630

Corporate users can't go wrong with the Dell Latitude D630, which integrates Intel's latest mobile platform with a business-friendly feature set and a long-lived extended battery.

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Dell XPS M1530

Don't let the slim design and relatively light heft fool you. This XPS is one powerful gaming portable with an impressive feature set for work and play.

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Dell Axim X51v

The Dell Axim X51 series brings Windows Mobile 5.0 and a more robust software bundle into the same sleek package.

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Dell Inspiron 5160

Slower but less expensive than the competition, the Inspiron 5160 makes a decent system for nondemanding home or small-office use.

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Dell and Microsoft unite to help AIDS victims

Dell and Microsoft go Red, to help treat AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria sufferers in Africa.

Dell and HP still the life of the XP party

Facing a 30 June deadline to stop selling PCs with Windows XP, the world's largest computer makers are getting creative, with Dell and HP's Australian offices staying cagey about their intentions.

Dell customers want XP, not Vista

After adding it back as an option for small businesses, Dell offers the older OS on consumer machines in response to demand in the US.

PC makers climb onboard with Vista

As expected, the PC industry is ready with new Vista computers after years of delays. But the immediate impact on the PC market could be muted.

Dell denies 30 percent SSD return rate

Dell has crunched its numbers and says there isn't a problem with solid-state drives — but it's still early days for the costly technology.

Should I buy a mid-range Vista PC, or get a MacBook Pro and use Parallels?

Is it worth buying a mid-range $2000-2500 Dell PC or iMac and running Windows Vista on it, or is it better to buy a high-end computer like the MacBook Pro and run Vista using Parallels?

Can my three-year-old PC handle Windows Vista?

I have a Dell 2003 vintage desktop 4550 with XP Home Edition. Will I be able to upgrade to Windows Vista when it is available?

Tips to boost Vista performance

Vista can be a performance hog, but there are many ways you can tweak the OS components to speed it up. See what actions you can take to remove bottlenecks and optimise Vista.

DIY: Upgrade your PDA

Updates! Get your updates here. If you own a Palm LifeDrive or one of the new Windows Mobile 5 handhelds, listen up.

The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.

Windows Vista: past and future

Jeff Putt of Microsoft Australia discusses the future of Vista, and looks at the hardware hits (and misses) that have accompanied their operating systems.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

On the move: Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition

Microsoft's latest OS for handhelds and smart phones -- Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition -- adds some attractive features, such as VGA support.

Format wars: the tech that should have won

Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

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ZC Video Converter 1.8.8

Convert video and audio into popular formats.

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Driver Detective 6.2.1.1

Maintain your system updated and optimized with the latest drivers.