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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.
Five years of CNET Australia: Computer retrospective
Five years is a long time in the realm of technology. Join us as we stroll through our archives, bringing up the highlights and lowlights of the computer industry of the last five years...
Reviews
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Dell Adamo
Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.
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HP Mini 2140 (Intel Atom N270 processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM)
HP offers a premium version of its Mini 1000 while keeping the price down, making the Mini 2140 the netbook to beat.
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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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Vaio CS series
Sony's fashion-conscious CS series offers a range of bright colours and an LED panel that lights up when you stroke the cover.
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Toshiba Portege R500
Toshiba's much-anticipated Portege R500 may be the best ultraportable laptop available right now, but mobile broadband is conspicuously absent.
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BenQ Joybook S61
There's a lot to love about BenQ's ultra-portable media centre notebook, even if battery life isn't ideal.
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Dell Inspiron 9200
The Dell Inspiron 9200 is an awesome desktop replacement, with cutting-edge features and solid performance.
Features
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Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?
With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.
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Turning Japanese
What Japanese technologies are we likely to see here? CNET.com.au's Alex Kidman investigates.
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Gadget Buzz
From MP3 sunglasses to floating pod homes, we show you the latest gadgets from around the globe.
News
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What's next for Apple? We think it's the remote
After looking at what Apple has done in the past, there are some clues going forward. A good place to look is some of its older products, both software and hardware.
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Lenovo takes brave step back into consumer PCs
Lenovo is set to launch its Idea consumer range in Australia in 2008.
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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.
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PC makers walk fine line with 'crapware'
Computer makers tweak their approaches to avoid alienating customers while still trying to milk third-party software's cash cow.
DIYs and How-to
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Camera phone buying guide
Digital cameras have become an inseparable component of mobile phone technology. With the quality of these cameras continually improving, CNET.com.au is here to guide you through the various pitfalls of separating the gems from the junk.
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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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DIY: What kind of desktop is right for me?
DIY: What kind of desktop is right for me?
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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