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Dell Studio 17

The Dell Studio 1735 is a decent laptop which is best for multimedia and casual gaming, but the glossy, hi-res screen isn't suited to general usage.

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Asus F8Va

It may not be the sexiest notebook in town, but Asus' 14.1-inch laptop is Centrino 2 certified, and sports some excellent multimedia capabilities.

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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.

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Asus M50Vm

The M50Vm is a great mid-weight laptop, with a few years of longevity in it as well. And at AU$1,999, it's definitely worth a look.

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Acer Aspire 8920G

Acer's interesting take on the entertainment desktop replacement makes a few good steps, a few bad, but ultimately is a viable option.

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Toshiba shows first laptop with HD DVD drive

We got a glimpse at a Toshiba HD DVD laptop, and it is (unsurprisingly) a Qosmio.

Dell unleashes 15.4-inch XPS laptop

Dell has announced a new laptop in the XPS range -- the M1530 -- which in the company's words is "like the M1330, but bigger".

Centrino 2 launches in Australia

Centrino 2 is among us — with three laptops already on the shelves, and significantly more due by August.

Toshiba goes Pro with Centrino

Toshiba has updated its business and consumer notebook line-up introducing models with Intel's Centrino Pro platform and Core 2 Duo processors.

Dell XPS notebook details leaked

Dell is reportedly planning a follow-up to its 12-inch M1210 ultraportable notebook which will update it to Santa Rosa standards and include a 13-inch screen and a weight reduction.

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.

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new laptop

You were extra good this year and got a new laptop ... so that you can work from home (oh, joy!). Here are three ways that you can also have some fun with your laptop in 2007.

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.

Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

Centrino is dead -- it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 -- codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.

Top 5 gaming notebooks

A samurai might have carried a sword in the past, but the modern virtual warrior whips out one of these top-end portables instead.

CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball

CES 2008 has wrapped for another year, and so CNET.com.au looks over the tech and the products we will be using in the years to come.

Santa Rosa: hands on with the new Centrino

Good news, laptop fans, we've a Santa Rosa laptop and we've been putting it through its paces for the last few days. What is it? Why should you care? Read on to find out!

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

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