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ASUS W7S
The ASUS W7S offers powerful performance in a small portable package, and considering that it has discrete graphics, we were surprised it had excellent battery life.
NEC Versa E6200
The Versa E6200 is a rugged business notebook with enhanced features including Skype connectivity and low-power mode.
Yappermouse
The Yappermouse delivers on its promise of being a mouse that talks, although it'll only talk to the Skype network. It's not without its flaws, and we'd like to see a slightly lower local pricing model, but if you need a speakerphone for travelling and can handle looking a bit ridiculous, it's not a bad buy.
Asus EeePC 701
The EeePC isn't for everyone — in fact within about two seconds from picking it up you'll know if it's for you or not. For those it does appeal to, it's a brilliant little thing that fills a much lamented gap.
BenQ Joybook R55
Given its impressive performance, generous software bundle and superb screen, at just AU$2299 the R55 is a rare bargain.
When Intel calls, Skype listens
The latest version of Skype's Internet-calling software can host up to 10 users on a conference call, but only if your PC has a dual-core processor from Intel, Skype and Intel announced Wednesday.
Boxing Day launch for Unwired laptop card
Sydney wireless carrier Unwired plans to start selling a long-awaited PCMCIA card version of its broadband modem for laptops on Boxing Day.
Macworld 2008 predictions: Have your say
As CES, the world's largest tech, show wraps up, we gaze into the crystal ball in search of what Apple's annual Macworld conference next week might have in store.
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