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ASUS EeePC 1000H

The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.

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Apple MacBook Pro (1.83GHz)

The MacBook Pro delivers unparalleled style, a solid set of features and software, and a few transitional performance issues that keep it from rivaling the most powerful PC laptops.

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Dell Latitude X1

Executives searching for a very light business notebook could well consider the Latitude X1.

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HP Compaq Tablet PC tc4200

This latest tablet PC from HP Compaq is a decent improvement over its predecessors, though unresolved legacy flaws may dampen user enthusiasm.

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Fujitsu LifeBook S7010 Notebook

Anyone seeking a well-designed, reasonably priced thin-and-light with satisfying performance and battery life should consider the Fujitsu LifeBook S7010.

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Promiscuous laptops

Laptops now outsell desktops, and more and more locations are offering free public Wi-Fi networks. Yet there are no formal recommendations on how one should secure a laptop on a public wireless network. Here's an attempt to formalise some best practices.

How to keep your laptop from being stolen

It's the traveller's nightmare: one minute your laptop is there, the next minute it's gone.

Putting Vista in the fast lane

The forthcoming Windows Vista will be primed to keep PCs from slowing down over time, Microsoft says.

Gadgets on parade at CeBit

Covers come off Microsoft's much-teased Origami and other new devices at the giant German trade show this week.

Taming the Tangle

Who worries about wires? Editor Rafe Needleman didn't, until it was too late. See how his neglected cabling turned into a jungle beast.

DIY: Laptop tuneup tips

Is your laptop cranky, sluggish, or out of sorts?

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

Tips to boost Vista performance

Vista can be a performance hog, but there are many ways you can tweak the OS components to speed it up. See what actions you can take to remove bottlenecks and optimise Vista.

XP to Vista: How to transfer your data

In this quick guide we'll show you how to transfer your files and settings from an aging Windows XP computer to a new Vista machine.

Speed up Vista

Whether you upgrade an older PC to Windows Vista or have bought a new PC with Vista installed, you might think the operating system doesn't run as quickly as it should.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Now that Macs are migrating to Intel processors, the Mac vs. PC argument can finally be put to a fair test. See which one won the debate.