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Sony Vaio W

Attempting to create a premium-priced version of a netbook, Sony has added an HD display to the Vaio W. It's an attractive step-up package, but the internal components are the same as are in cheaper models.

Fujitsu Lifebook L1010

They're certainly a colourful bunch, but underneath the bling, Fujitsu's latest range of notebooks fail to impress.

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Reviews

  • 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.

  • ASUS M70SA

    With a mass of storage and a large breadth of features, the M70SA from ASUS is a solid performer and a decent media centre/desktop replacement to boot.

  • Lenovo IdeaPad Y510

    Lenovo's Y510 represents the company's best crack at the consumer notebook market to date, but there's no doubting this system's ThinkPad heritage.

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Features

  • Desktop shopping checklist

    Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.

  • An inside look at Windows Vista

    Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

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  • Can Seagate steer hybrid-drive market?

    Price and industry standardisation remain barriers to widespread adoption, but the biggest hard-drive maker could force competitors to keep pace.

  • CES 2007: At CES, Gates tells what a geek wants

    Bill Gates says his house is already wired to the hilt, with touch screens and high-definition displays. But, in the second installment of a two-part interview with CNET News.com, the Microsoft chairman admits he's ready to revamp his system to add "some vision and speech-type things."

  • Vista aims to be snappier with photos

    Windows Vista has lots of new photography features, but not all of Microsoft's ideas are clicking with digital shutterbugs.

  • Will your PC keep pace with Vista?

    How does Windows Vista love thy computer? Let it count the ways.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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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