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Fujitsu LifeBook N6460
Amongst the monster "laptops" there's been a heavy focus on multimedia and power, and to a degree, the Fujitsu does well here -- the speakers, lack of Bluetooth and price being the only things that truly cripple it.
ASUS U5F
Ignoring the low-resolution, standard aspect display, the U5F is a fast ultra-portable with great battery life.
HP Pavilion dv1600
The HP Pavilion dv1600 is an entry-level thin-and-light notebook with a plethora of multimedia features. Its performance troubled us, but the low asking price and impressive battery life are difficult to argue with.
Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch; 1.67GHz)
The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.
Acer Ferrari 1100
Acer's Ferrari is nice to use, but the exclusivity and inflated price feels manufactured, not earned.
Intel debuts Core Duo: dual-core processors come to laptops
In a keynote speech by CEO Paul Otellini at CES 2006 in Las Vegas, Intel officially unveiled its new Centrino Duo Mobile Technology.
New Wi-Fi chips embedded in Samsung laptops
Samsung is set to announce that it will be the first laptop maker to incorporate new technology that greatly expands the range of Wi-Fi access and speeds up performance.
New-age keyboard: Trace, don't write
It may not be long before you can input data into your smart phone using a space-age Etch-a-Sketch. IBM has come up with an experimental keyboard system that lets users write by connecting the dots.
Putting Vista in the fast lane
The forthcoming Windows Vista will be primed to keep PCs from slowing down over time, Microsoft says.
Wireless network buying guide
Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.
How to build a wireless network
CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.
Upgrading to Vista: 5 burning questions
With the specter of Windows Vista looming, there are surprisingly still many questions on the minds of the average consumer. We decided answer the top five questions about the new operating system.
FAQ: Getting a handle on Windows Vista
From features and requirements to versions and release dates, here is everything you need to know about the new update to the dominant operating system.
FAQ: Wi-Fi alphabet soup
Wireless-networking standards can be daunting. Get fluent in Wi-Fi speak so you can pick the gear that's right for you.
Mobile Internet for Laptops 2.0
Surf the wireless Internet with your mobile phone and your laptop, also when you go abroad.
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