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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.
Gigabyte Booktop M1022M
The Booktop may be on the costly side, thanks to the bundled docking station, but it still falls below "premium" netbook costs. Plus the excellent battery life and ability to switch from a desk-bound PC to a portable mini-laptop captured our attention.
Reviews
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HP TouchSmart tx2 (1015AU)
HP's TouchSmart tx2 is its next-generation tablet PC, stuck in last generation's body.
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Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz)
Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro has a raft of new features, however, there's now less incentive to spend extra on a Pro because its 13-inch mainstream cousin received a greater overhaul.
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HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx
The sleek design and good performance of the HP Pavilion dv5-1050tx makes it a solid contender, but don't plan on removing the power cord any time soon.
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Fujitsu Lifebook V1010
The thoroughly average Fujitsu LifeBook V1010 has a lovely display, solid battery life, and relatively trim weight, but it lacks the features of similarly priced systems. You can get more for your money elsewhere.
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Apple MacBook Air (1.6GHz)
Apple has released what has to be the thinnest notebook ever -- the MacBook Air.
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Sony VAIO VGNG118GNB
Sony's latest business-centric Vaio is a wonder of sturdy construction, ultra light portability and enticing design. At the same time, it's not exactly an inexpensive number-crunching beast.
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Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz, 13-inch, black)
The new MacBook, updated to Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU, compares very favourably with Apple's high-end MacBook Pro line, offering premium performance at a reasonable price.
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HP iPAQ rx5965
The HP iPaq rx5965 Travel Companion delivers a sleek all-in-one navigation, productivity, and entertainment device to mobile professionals; we just wish it had better battery life.
Features
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WWDC 2009 live blog
We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
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Wireless glossary
3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.
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Inside Intel's Napa platform
Intel's latest mobile platform, now officially christened Centrino Duo, introduces the Core Duo (Yonah) chip with dual CPU cores. This and other developments should deliver useful -- if not revolutionary -- increases in notebook performance and battery life.
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Inside Intel's Sonoma
Intel's latest portable computing platform is here. We lift the lid on the improved CPU, chipset and wireless components, and outline the benefits that mobile professionals are likely to experience.
News
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Wireless USB devices arriving by September
First devices using the technology will be external hard drives, digital cameras and printers, industry group leader says.
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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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Will your next MP3 player be a mobile phone?
Will mobiles replace MP3 players?
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Mobile Guru: BlackBerry jamming your inbox
It seems everyone is sticking their fingers into the BlackBerry pie. Would you care for a slice?
DIYs and How-to
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Headphone Buying Guide
Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.
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DIY: Desktop buying guide
What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.
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Tips and tricks for using your BlackBerry
The BlackBerry is an extremely powerful productivity tool, and while it's very much a "pick up and play" device, knowing the various operating system quirks and shortcuts can be very handy.
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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.
Downloads
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Agendus Standard for Windows Mobile
Agendus has been optimized to handle the dynamics of your everyday life, and provide an unsurpassed level of proactive personal assistance
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Agendus Professional for Windows Mobile
Agendus has been optimized to handle the dynamics of your everyday life, and provide an unsurpassed level of proactive personal assistance
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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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 34 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 34 plans | 1% |
| Nokia N97 | 42 plans | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 6 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 1% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 1% |
