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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.

Wipe your hard drive clean

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Reviews

  • LG Xenon

    Matching a touchscreen with a full-QWERTY keyboard at this price point is fantastic. Anyone looking to make their cyber-life mobile should check out the Xenon.

  • Nokia N96

    It's a little slimmer and it has loads of storage, but Nokia's latest flagship model has little to justify its top-shelf price tag.

  • Nokia E71

    With its combination of excellent features and performance, matched with sleek design and its affordable price tag, Nokia's E71 manages to outshine recently released smartphones as our business phone of choice.

  • Sony Ericsson K660i

    The K660i shares most of its specs with budget-priced phones, with the addition of HSDPA data speeds, and minus the budget price tag.

  • PocketSurfer 2

    Want free Web surfing on an easy to use and speedy device? Then the PocketSurfer 2 is exactly not what you're looking for.

  • Boost Mobile Platinum (D615)

    Inside its stylish facade lurks low-grade features and some of the most boring video games ever coded -- and we've played Cooking Mama!

  • Motorola Hiptop Slide

    The Hiptop Slide is social networking heaven paired with average standard phone features. This is one for the kids.

  • Microsoft Expression Web

    Microsoft Expression Web is a solid Web site layout program that replaces FrontPage and offers tools for dynamic designs, although we'd like more help for newbies.

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Features

  • Wireless networking demystified

    With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?

  • 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.

  • Setting up your new phone

    You've just bought your shiny new phone that promises the world — so what next? We step you through how to get the most out of your new purchase.

  • The top 10 songs the web brought back

    Thanks to iTunes, YouTube, Guitar Hero and the like, it's possible for long-forgotten music to be revived in a big way — even if it had disappeared from the airwaves for a reason.

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  • Megaphone: Your guide to the mobile web

    In this episode of Megaphone we explore the best ways to browse the web from your phone, looking at websites designed specifically for mobiles, and search engines that help you find them.

  • Norton 360 gets community-minded

    Symantec has launched the latest version of its Norton 360 security suite with the expected promises of faster performance and system optimisation tools, but the new feature that stands out most, Norton Safe Web, does so by harnessing the community powers of the internet.

  • Microsoft previews Windows Mobile 6.5

    On Monday, Microsoft officially unveiled the latest version of its mobile operating system at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009.

  • Televisions will still get EPG after Freeview

    The head of Freeview has announced that existing customers will still be able to use an electronic guide if their equipment currently supports it, but won't be able to use any of Freeview's additional features.

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DIYs and How-to

  • GPS buyer's guide

    Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

  • Digital camera buying guide

    So you're looking for a brand new compact digital camera? CNET Australia is here to help with our guide to choosing and buying a compact digital camera.

  • VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

    Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.

  • How to avoid suspicious websites

    Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.

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