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Western Digital Passport (250GB)

If you're consistently moving large amounts of data between places and burning DVDs is starting to get your goat, you could do a lot worse than picking up one of these incredibly useful devices.

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LaCie Safe Mobile Hard Drive (40GB)

This fingerprint-protected drive is a great way to protect large quantities of data, but it lacks backup software.

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Apple iBook G4 (1.33GHz, 512MB, 12.1-inch TFT)

Now with 512MB of RAM, Apple's baseline 12.1-inch iBook G4 offers competitive specs, along with all the ports and connections basic users need and a terrific software package.

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Fujitsu LifeBook T2010

The LifeBook T2010 qualifies as a middle of the road offering from Fujitsu. It'll do the job, but you'll want to poke around at its competitors first.

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HP xb2000 notebook expansion base

The HP xb2000 notebook expansion base features most of the important ports, as well as a great set of speakers and a wireless keyboard and mouse, but it's very expensive.

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SanDisk rolls out flash hard drives for laptops

SanDisk wants to replace the hard drive in notebooks with flash memory, a swap that it says will make thin laptops faster and more reliable.

WD and Fujitsu announce first 250GB notebook drives

Western Digital and Fujitsu have announced the largest 250GB capacity drives available for laptop computers, with Western Digital's drives due in Australia next month.

Samsung goes commercial with hybrid hard drive

Samsung says notebook users will get an extra half hour of battery life and be able to boot up their computers faster using its hybrid hard drive, which will come out in PCs in 2007.

Toshiba touts data density record with new drive

Toshiba says it has earned the right to say it's more dense than its competitors.

Seagate announces 500GB notebook drive

Seagate last week unveiled a 500GB 2.5-inch notebook drive as well as a 1.5TB desktop hard drive, claiming industry firsts for both.

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.

DIY: Notebook buying

We cover every aspect you need to consider in making a notebook purchase in our extensive guide.

Notebook shopping checklist

Processors, memory, hard drives, screens, graphics cards, optical drives, connectivity. What should you be looking out for?

DIY: Ultralight notebooks

Expert advice on choosing the perfect ultralight notebook -- from size and weight to the right processor for your needs.

DIY: How to buy a laptop for your business

A laptop offers a number of advantages, particularly portability. Even if your business doesn't call for much travel, you can take all of your data with you on a daily commute or just down the hall for a presentation.

How to upgrade your PlayStation 3 Hard Drive

Find out how to upgrade the hard drive on your PlayStation 3.

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.

Next-Gen Notebooks: Intel Centrino Duo Launch Guide

If you are planning on buying a new notebook in 2006, you'll more than likely be looking at one with a new computing platform from Intel known as Centrino Duo. Here's what you need to know as well as a first look at some of notebooks that are using the platform at launch.

HP mixes business with pleasure

Recognising business users' demand for entertainment features as well, HP has revealed its new line of business laptops that combine work and play.

Lenovo 3000 vs. ThinkPad

How do Lenovo's two flagship notebook lines -- the ThinkPad and the 3000 series -- differ and which is best suited to your needs? CNET.com.au gives you the low-down.

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HDDlife for Notebooks 3.1.155

Diagnose and control your notebook hard drive health state.

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Synchronize 1.0.1

Synchronize data in different folders, disks or different computers.

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TechTool Pro 4 4.6.2

Get a diagnostic and repair tool for your Mac OS X.

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DVDneXtCOPY iTurns 1.3

Convert all your iTunes music to MP3 files.

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FreeWish 1.4

Turn your PC into a social Web site, share media content, host blog and forum.

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