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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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s

The T400s is the lightest 14-inch ThinkPad yet from Lenovo — just be ready to pay for the convenience.

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Reviews

  • HP Pavilion DV2 1001AU

    For a 12-inch laptop we'd expect more performance and features than we're getting, but there are obviously compromises to be made in making ultrathin affordable.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Fujitsu Lifebook L1010

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

  • Toshiba Portege R600

    Toshiba's Portege R600 is one of the best ultraportables on the market, if you're willing to pay the price.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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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  • Touch in Windows 7: Just for show?

    Support for multi-touch input is one of the most tangible ways that Windows 7 differs from its predecessors. But will many people actually get their hands on the technology?

  • Lenovo sticking with face recognition tool

    Detailed demonstrations show how easily Veriface can be tricked, but Lenovo said it's keeping the current notebooks equipped with the technology.

  • CES 2009 preview: Computers and hardware

    The annual consumer electronics show isn't always a hotbed of new laptops, desktops and accessories. That being said, there are several big trends in the computer industry that will be prevalent on the show floor.

  • 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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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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