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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.

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Reviews

  • Powertraveller powergorilla

    Outdoor types and those who want fuzzy warm green feelings will love the powergorilla and solargorilla, as long as they can bear the price.

  • Powertraveller solargorilla

    Outdoor types and those who want fuzzy warm green feelings will love the powergorilla and solargorilla, as long as they can bear the price.

  • Dell UltraSharp U2410

    The only way to get better quality than the Dell UltraSharp U2410 is to spend a lot more money — if you need a 24-inch, are on a budget but still need great quality images, we can wholeheartedly recommend this screen.

  • Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

    Top production values and exciting gameplay make Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood one call you should definitely heed.

  • Powermonkey eXplorer

    Powermonkey is a heavy-duty power pack for recharging your mobile devices whether you're a city slicker like us or a rugged bushman alike. Though it's a shame the adapters aren't as sturdy as the battery itself.

  • Sony Ericsson W995

    The W995 under-performs where it counts. The screen is small and of a low-resolution, the web browser doesn't inspire web browsing, and worst of all, the W995 is just too expensive.

  • Sony Ericsson W508

    The W508 is a great phone for listening to music and playing games, but it's yet another Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson that doesn’t really standout from the pack.

  • HP 2309m

    At a price of AU$649, the 2309m is a decent buy. While it performs well, the blacks aren't as deep as we'd like, and we'd be more tempted to find something with a matte screen to cut down on reflections.

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Features

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DIYs and How-to

  • Apple Spaces: Separate work and play

    There's a nifty feature inside OS X Leopard called Spaces to keep your horseplay and work time separate.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Downloads

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The Explain Series

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