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Asus UL50Vt
It doesn't quite live up to its own battery hype, otherwise Asus' thin and light laptop is pretty good.
Top 10 tips for festive season photos
Don't get left out in the cold this Christmas with sub-standard photos. We've got 10 photographic tips to help you get the best out of your festive season celebrations.
Reviews
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Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet
Dell's tablet isn't cheap, but it'll appeal to the business crowd who desire a solidly built system.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2
Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X200
It lacks some basic features you may require — touch pad, optical drive — but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we've seen.
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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.
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Acer Extensa 5635Z
The Extensa is a business laptop with no particular frills. That's not a bad thing per se, but it's tough to get too excited about it, either.
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Samsung N110
An easy-to-use netbook with a long battery life, but there are cheaper options.
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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.
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Dell Mini 10v
Dell's Mini 10v keeps a lot of the features of the more expensive Mini 10, while dropping the price to AU$549. It's one of only a handful of AU$600 netbooks that doesn't look and feel especially cheap.
Features
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Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV
Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.
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Tips for shooting extreme weather
As Sydney awoke this morning to a blanket of orange haze and Armageddon-esque forecasts, everyone was reaching for their digital camera or mobile phone to grab a shot.
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Budget shopping tips: Printers
Shopping for a budget printer doesn't have to be an exercise in anger management and self-abasement. Contrary to the stigma, many printers can produce great-quality photos and documents without breaking the bank or eating up expensive consumables.
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Laptops with long battery life
Unless you're buying a desktop replacement, battery life is arguably the key consideration in any notebook purchase. CNET.com.au gives you our top long-lasting models.
News
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Laptop Connect: No strings wireless broadband
If you're facing a short period without internet access then Laptop Connect could be just what you're looking for.
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New Apple MacBooks demystified
We round up the key specs, pricing and features of the current MacBook family in one handy spot.
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NZ, Australia to get Win7 first
The first retail sales of Windows 7 will take place in New Zealand and Australia on 22 October, Microsoft confirmed this week.
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Toshiba unveils two new notebooks in Satellite series
Toshiba continues its line-up with a couple of new notebooks from its Satellite series.
DIYs and How-to
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Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop
Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.
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Basic Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips
Are you having problems with your Wi-Fi connection? Molly Wood has a pile of tips to help you out.
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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.
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Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7
It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.
Downloads
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DPM DirectParallel Connection Monitor
Troubleshoot and test your Direct Cable Connection (DCC).
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Oasys Columbus Personal Edition
Edit, print, and organize data regardless of document type.
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Portable Offline Browser
Always have your browser with you.
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LameXP
Deploy a graphical front-end for the LAME MP3, Ogg Vorbis and Nero AAC audio encoders.
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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