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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.
Asus Lamborghini VX5
Asus' Lamborghini VX5 is a luxury laptop, with a luxury price to match — thankfully justified by the quality of the laptop and package. If you've got a wad of cash burning in your pocket, and don't mind a little luxury, the VX5 might be for you.
Reviews
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Norton AntiVirus 2010
Norton AntiVirus 2010 builds on the immense progress made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.
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Norton Internet Security 2010
Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the immense progress it made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.
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Asus UX30
The UX30 gets oh so close to what it strives to achieve, but small design choices like the stippled touchpad and port covers, and large issues like the low battery life prevent it from achieving greatness.
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MSI Wind12 U200
The MSI Wind12 U200 sits in that comfortable space between netbook and laptop — if you have modest needs, but still want a decent screen size and a bit more power than Intel's Atom offers, the U200 might be the laptop you're looking for.
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Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010
Going by older detection and removal numbers, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers competent if basic security protection. However, so do many free competitors. This year, we recommend giving Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 a pass.
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Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010
Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but questionable efficacy and middling performance mean it's a program we're not recommending for this year.
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Toshiba Satellite U500
Toshiba's Satellite U500 wants to be portable and powerful, which has a negative impact on both the battery life and the weight. Still, if you need power in a petite package, the U500 might do it for you.
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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.
Features
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MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition
Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.
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Norton Antivirus: When did it get good?
It seems that thinning down your application for greater performance has finally caught on, and bloat is being stripped away. This year's surprise contender: Norton.
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Spyware Central: Frequently Asked Questions
Check here to see answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about spyware.
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CNET 2006 antivirus performance test scores
CNET Labs compares the performance of antivirus apps.
News
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PC Tools to be poor man's Norton
Computer security giant Symantec this week said it would not integrate the software of recent acquisition PC Tools into its mainstream Norton suite, instead using the products as its low-cost option for countries such as India and China.
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"Trusted" Web sites can no longer be trusted
"Trusted" Web sites can no longer be trusted
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Windows Vista's half-cocked firewall
The new Windows Firewall in Windows Vista allows outbound connections by default.
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Beta out for next-generation McAfee tools
McAfee released test versions of two consumer security products on Friday, promising integrated protection that people can install and then forget about.
DIYs and How-to
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Secure your mobile wireless device
Worried about malware attacks on your mobile device? Discover software and tips to stop gate-crashing spyware, viruses, and thieves in their tracks.
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How to secure your wireless network
As convenient as wireless networks are to use, they can also be easy to hack if you don't have the proper security.
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DIY: Forward your Web-based e-mail to Outlook Express
If keeping track of all your e-mail accounts has gotten out of hand, we'll show you how to direct your Webmail to Outlook Express.
Downloads
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Comodo Internet Security
Protect your PC from various harmful threats.
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Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security
Protect your online security and privacy, so you can use the Internet how, when, and where you want.
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Ad-Aware Plus Internet Security
Keep your computer secure through all kinds of Internet activities.
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K7 Total Security
Protect your computer and network from viruses, malware, spyware, and hacker attacks.
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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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 35 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 35 plans |  3% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 1% |
| Blackberry Curve 8520 | 6 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 3% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 2% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 2% |
